by Aloha » Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:40 pm
I am sorry to hear of the passing of a fellow hobbyist.
I know I do not know most of you but feel that maybe I should share my personal story here. I was diagnosed with Stage 4B cancer at the base of my tongue. I have never smoked in my life. It was a tumor that was brought on by a strain of the HPV Virus which is the fastest growing form of cancer for men over the age of 45. I went through 35 treatments of radiation and 3 intense chemo procedures with cisplatin (nasty stuff). Neither were something I would want anyone to have to experience and lost over 50 lbs. in the process.
May I please ask each one of you if something does not seem right please get it checked out. The virus I had we all carry with us and here is what I want to share they have vaccines for both girls and boys roughly between the ages of 12-21 that can be administered that will help prevent cervical cancer in women and the form of cancer that I had in my throat in men. So please if you have brothers/sisters, sons/daughters, grandchildren please make sure they get this vaccine. Cancer is never a good thing but we must face it and work with the resources that are available.
I am lucky and blessed to be here. I state this in respect to Tsgt and his family please never give up in yourself or the support of others. Aloha Dale