OT: Cancer

Most here know I have been battling cancer for a couple of years and have been in remission for some time. Well, I've been feeling sick for a while and my GP hasn't been able to help so I revisited my pulmonary specialist about a week and a half ago. He ordered some tests and the results were bad. After more tests my oncologist gave me the prognosis. The cancer has come back with malignant pulmonary effusion and unfortunately, it's incurable. I have somewhere between a few months and a year or so to live. There's a slim chance I may be around two or three years but without a miracle survival isn't possible. Medicine offers only palliative treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life.

I wasn't going to say anything in Usenet because of certain individuals from the "other" newsgroup. However, a fair number of participants and many more lurkers here are clients and friends so I decided to post. For the moment I'm not feeling particularly ill, just short of breath and tired all the time. Friends who've heard the news are shocked since only recently I've been dancing, throwing parties and generally carrying on as usual. Soon I'll undergo surgery and start chemo. That will change everything.

I'd like to thank those who've shared technical knowledge and business ideas with me, as well as those who have been so encouraging during my first bout with cancer. I'll try to stay active in the newsgroup in the coming months as much as my health allows. I'm also continuing my online business as usual, although I've hired help to keep things running while I'm dealing with my illness.

I'd really appreciate if any who believe in prayer would lift my wife and family. This is much harder on them than me. Thanks.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

Robert L Bass wrote:
> Most here know I have been battling cancer for a couple of years and have been in remission for some time. Well, I've been feeling sick for a while and my GP hasn't been able to help so I revisited my pulmonary specialist about a week and a half ago. He ordered some tests and the results were bad. After more tests my oncologist gave me the prognosis. The cancer has come back with malignant pulmonary effusion and unfortunately, it's incurable. I have somewhere between a few months and a year or so to live. There's a slim chance I may be around two or three years but without a miracle survival isn't possible. Medicine offers only palliative treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life.
>
> I wasn't going to say anything in Usenet because of certain individuals from the "other" newsgroup. However, a fair number of participants and many more lurkers here are clients and friends so I decided to post. For the moment I'm not feeling particularly ill, just short of breath and tired all the time. Friends who've heard the news are shocked since only recently I've been dancing, throwing parties and generally carrying on as usual. Soon I'll undergo surgery and start chemo. That will change everything.
>
> I'd like to thank those who've shared technical knowledge and business ideas with me, as well as those who have been so encouraging during my first bout with cancer. I'll try to stay active in the newsgroup in the coming months as much as my health allows. I'm also continuing my online business as usual, although I've hired help to keep things running while I'm dealing with my illness.
>
> I'd really appreciate if any who believe in prayer would lift my wife and family. This is much harder on them than me. Thanks.
>


Robert:

We've not seen eye to eye on a number of issues. I'm saddened to read
your news. For what it's worth, I forgive you for all the lies and
nastiness you've posted about me. My prayers are with you. Stay
strong. Don't give up the fight!! You have a wonderful family and
that's your greatest treasure. Peace, Bro...

Regards,
Frank

"Robert L Bass" <Sales@BassBurglarAlarms.com> wrote in message news:ObGdnWX919rVJBvVnZ2dnUVZ_qTinZ2d@giganews.com ...
Most here know I have been battling cancer for a couple of years and have been in remission for some time. Well, I've been feeling sick for a while and my GP hasn't been able to help so I revisited my pulmonary specialist about a week and a half ago. He ordered some tests and the results were bad. After more tests my oncologist gave me the prognosis. The cancer has come back with malignant pulmonary effusion and unfortunately, it's incurable. I have somewhere between a few months and a year or so to live. There's a slim chance I may be around two or three years but without a miracle survival isn't possible. Medicine offers only palliative treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life.

I wasn't going to say anything in Usenet because of certain individuals from the "other" newsgroup. However, a fair number of participants and many more lurkers here are clients and friends so I decided to post. For the moment I'm not feeling particularly ill, just short of breath and tired all the time. Friends who've heard the news are shocked since only recently I've been dancing, throwing parties and generally carrying on as usual. Soon I'll undergo surgery and start chemo. That will change everything.

I'd like to thank those who've shared technical knowledge and business ideas with me, as well as those who have been so encouraging during my first bout with cancer. I'll try to stay active in the newsgroup in the coming months as much as my health allows. I'm also continuing my online business as usual, although I've hired help to keep things running while I'm dealing with my illness.

I'd really appreciate if any who believe in prayer would lift my wife and family. This is much harder on them than me. Thanks.

--

Regards,
Robert L Bass

I'm very sorry to hear this news and wish you and your family the very best. Don't give up hope. New things and clinical trials are happening every day. I know that the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston has some amazing programs and may be worth looking in to.
-BRobin

> I'd really appreciate if any who believe in prayer would lift my wife and
> family. This is much harder on them than me. Thanks.

Definitely. Keep up the fight.

-Bill Kearney

I'll be praying for you, but you pray too. Trust in Jesus.
Dave W
"Robert L Bass" <Sales@BassBurglarAlarms.com> wrote in message news:ObGdnWX919rVJBvVnZ2dnUVZ_qTinZ2d@giganews.com ...
Most here know I have been battling cancer for a couple of years and have been in remission for some time. Well, I've been feeling sick for a while and my GP hasn't been able to help so I revisited my pulmonary specialist about a week and a half ago. He ordered some tests and the results were bad. After more tests my oncologist gave me the prognosis. The cancer has come back with malignant pulmonary effusion and unfortunately, it's incurable. I have somewhere between a few months and a year or so to live. There's a slim chance I may be around two or three years but without a miracle survival isn't possible. Medicine offers only palliative treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life.

I wasn't going to say anything in Usenet because of certain individuals from the "other" newsgroup. However, a fair number of participants and many more lurkers here are clients and friends so I decided to post. For the moment I'm not feeling particularly ill, just short of breath and tired all the time. Friends who've heard the news are shocked since only recently I've been dancing, throwing parties and generally carrying on as usual. Soon I'll undergo surgery and start chemo. That will change everything.

I'd like to thank those who've shared technical knowledge and business ideas with me, as well as those who have been so encouraging during my first bout with cancer. I'll try to stay active in the newsgroup in the coming months as much as my health allows. I'm also continuing my online business as usual, although I've hired help to keep things running while I'm dealing with my illness.

I'd really appreciate if any who believe in prayer would lift my wife and family. This is much harder on them than me. Thanks.

--

Regards,
Robert L Bass

Robert L Bass wrote:

>Most here know I have been battling cancer for a couple of years and have been in remission for some time. Well, I've been feeling sick for a while and my GP hasn't been able to help so I revisited my pulmonary specialist about a week and a half ago. He ordered some tests and the results were bad. After more tests my oncologist gave me the prognosis. The cancer has come back with malignant pulmonary effusion and unfortunately, it's incurable. I have somewhere between a few months and a year or so to live. There's a slim chance I may be around two or three years but without a miracle survival isn't possible. Medicine offers only palliative treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life.
>
>I wasn't going to say anything in Usenet because of certain individuals from the "other" newsgroup. However, a fair number of participants and many more lurkers here are clients and friends so I decided to post. For the moment I'm not feeling particularly ill, just short of breath and tired all the time. Friends who've heard the news are shocked since only recently I've been dancing, throwing parties and generally carrying on as usual. Soon I'll undergo surgery and start chemo. That will change everything.
>
>I'd like to thank those who've shared technical knowledge and business ideas with me, as well as those who have been so encouraging during my first bout with cancer. I'll try to stay active in the newsgroup in the coming months as much as my health allows. I'm also continuing my online business as usual, although I've hired help to keep things running while I'm dealing with my illness.
>
>I'd really appreciate if any who believe in prayer would lift my wife and family. This is much harder on them than me. Thanks.


It's not too late to apologize for the lies.

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On Jul 23, 8:47*pm, G. Morgan <no...@il.invalid> wrote:
> Robert L Bass wrote:
> >Most here know I have been battling cancer for a couple of years and have been in remission for some time. *Well, I've been feeling sick for a while and my GP hasn't been able to help so I revisited my pulmonary specialist about a week and a half ago. *He ordered some tests and the results were bad. *After more tests my oncologist gave me the prognosis. *The cancer has come back with malignant pulmonary effusion and unfortunately, it'sincurable. *I have somewhere between a few months and a year or so to live. *There's a slim chance I may be around two or three years but withouta miracle survival isn't possible. *Medicine offers only palliative treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life.
>
> >I wasn't going to say anything in Usenet because of certain individuals from the "other" newsgroup. *However, a fair number of participants and many more lurkers here are clients and friends so I decided to post. *For the moment I'm not feeling particularly ill, just short of breath and tiredall the time. *Friends who've heard the news are shocked since only recently I've been dancing, throwing parties and generally carrying on as usual.. *Soon I'll undergo surgery and start chemo. *That will change everything.
>
> >I'd like to thank those who've shared technical knowledge and business ideas with me, as well as those who have been so encouraging during my firstbout with cancer. *I'll try to stay active in the newsgroup in the coming months as much as my health allows. *I'm also continuing my online business as usual, although I've hired help to keep things running while I'm dealing with my illness.
>
> >I'd really appreciate if any who believe in prayer would lift my wife and family. *This is much harder on them than me. *Thanks.
>
> It's not too late to apologize for the lies.
>
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> Cool:http://users.skynet.be/J.Beever/pave.htm

Bob so sorry to hear what has happened but this is what is scaring me
to death with my cancer it comming back. I hope that some how the
condition will reverse for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
But if it should take it may you go peacefully is all that I ask I
know the pain i endured prior to and after my 15 hour operation and
hope you will not have to go thru it.

> Bob so sorry to hear what has happened but this
> is what is scaring me to death with my cancer it
> comming back. I hope that some how the condition
> will reverse for you and you are in my thoughts
> and prayers.
>
> But if it should take it may you go peacefully is all
> that I ask I know the pain i endured prior to and
> after my 15 hour operation and hope you will not
> have to go thru it.

Hi Nick,

I went for CT and PET scans yesterday. The next surgery (called VATS) is
nowhere near as rough as the first one was. I'll need 2-4 days in the
hospital though. Thanks for the kind words and especially your prayers.
That's the only thing that will cure this one.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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"D&SW" wrote:
>
> I'll be praying for you, but you pray too. Trust in Jesus.
> Dave W

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and prayers.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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Bass Home Electronics
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
Sales & Tech Support 941-925-8650
Customer Service 941-870-2310
Fax 941-870-3252
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On Jul 24, 5:13 pm, "Robert L Bass" <Sa...@BassBurglarAlarms.com>
wrote:
> > Bob so sorry to hear what has happened but this
> > is what is scaring me to death with my cancer it
> > comming back. I hope that some how the condition
> > will reverse for you and you are in my thoughts
> > and prayers.
>
> > But if it should take it may you go peacefully is all
> > that I ask I know the pain i endured prior to and
> > after my 15 hour operation and hope you will not
> > have to go thru it.
>
> Hi Nick,
>
> I went for CT and PET scans yesterday. The next surgery (called VATS) is
> nowhere near as rough as the first one was. I'll need 2-4 days in the
> hospital though. Thanks for the kind words and especially your prayers.
> That's the only thing that will cure this one.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
> ==============================>
> Bass Home Electronics
> 4883 Fallcrest Circle
> Sarasota · Florida · 34233http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
> Sales & Tech Support 941-925-8650
> Customer Service 941-870-2310
> Fax 941-870-3252
> ==============================>

RHC: Bob, I didn't know what to say when you called the other evening
with the news. It's stayed with me ever since it has bothered me so
much. I wasn't sure you wanted to make this public until now, what
with the hateful feelings of several of the people present in this
newsgroup. I hope and pray that things go well in spite of your less
than positive prognosis and I will continue to pray for your continued
strength in this fight. The Good Lord gives each of us only so many
days in this world to do the best we can with the short time given to
us. When we all finally go, we want each of us to be able to look back
and say that we were true to our own beliefs, and that we left the
world a better place no matter how small the difference.

I and my wife will continue to pray for your recovery. Don't EVER give
up; stay strong my friend, and I'll talk to you soon.