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#511094 - 08/01/25 01:03 PM For Members over age 45
travlin'easy Offline
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Registered: 12/08/02
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Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
For those members over 45 years of age, both male and female, get a colonoscopy. Don't wait, do it now - it's that important.

On Father's Day, this year, I lost my 59 year old son to Adenocarcinoma, a deadly form of cancer that is NOT treatable, though some doctors claim it is. He lived just 2 weeks after being diagnosed. When he turned age 50 I told him to have the procedure performed, but he apparently, did not take my advice. The primary lesion was rectal cancer, which if detected early, can be surgically corrected and treated with chemo and radiation therapy.

He told me that thought he had bleeding hemorrhoids and from what he had heard, the surgical repair for hemorrhoids was a painful procedure and took months to heal. Therefore, he decided to just not undergo the surgery until he had to have it done because the bleeding would not stop. That was six months before he died.

My daughter is 55 and overdue for having a colonoscopy. She is having it done next week. She is not symptomatic at this time, but this is a cancer that is curable if detected early enough.

I loved my son very much, he was a very successful, handsome, young man, married to a beautiful Korean lady with three beautiful daughters, all whom are extremely intelligent. Every time I see one of the many photos of him, I find myself crying. No parent should have to bury any of their children.

All the best,

Gary cool


Edited by travlin'easy (08/01/25 01:19 PM)
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#511095 - 08/02/25 12:02 AM Re: For Members over age 45 [Re: travlin'easy]
adimatis Offline
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Registered: 01/28/05
Posts: 1168
Loc: Oradea, RO
Gary, so sorry to hear about your loss, indeed it is a terrible situation and I had it in my extended family - exactly the same tragedy going on - three cousins of mine died from the same issue, at different ages, but such devastating stories!

And you are very right about the medical checks, people are afraid of them, and yes, they might be unpleasant or annoying, but could make the whole difference! I can testify for it! We all should just DO IT!

I pray God will confort you and help you through all of these dark times and I hope you are well and still enjoy playing keyboard now and then!

I have not been active much around here for years, but I do check once in a while...

All the best!

Adi
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#511096 - 08/02/25 10:54 AM Re: For Members over age 45 [Re: travlin'easy]
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Registered: 04/25/05
Posts: 14491
Loc: NW Florida
Sorry for your loss, Gary.

Amen to that advice about getting a colonoscopy. I am a cancer survivor because of it, and regret every year I did not get around to doing it. I had stage three by the time it was detected, I have a friend of mine that caught it at stage two and he didn’t have to go through ANY of the chemo nightmare I had to endure.

Thanks to the colonoscopy, and the surgery and the chemo, I can now find new and more interesting ways to mess myself up! It is quite the revelation learning how to play with just my left hand for now!🖐🏼🤣
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#511097 - 08/02/25 12:13 PM Re: For Members over age 45 [Re: travlin'easy]
montunoman Offline
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Registered: 10/20/09
Posts: 3247
Loc: Dallas, Texas
Gary, I send you my deepest condolences. I remember over the years you posting pictures of your son and his Beautiful family. Also I remember, you posted some of his music and he had very impressive rock guitar skills. I can’t imagine how hard this must be for you and your whole family, but I’m sure you have many wonderful memories of your son and I hope you can cherish them, and that they will eventually bring you peace.
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#511101 - 08/02/25 01:43 PM Re: For Members over age 45 [Re: travlin'easy]
travlin'easy Offline
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15593
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
Thanks everyone. The past few weeks has been a nightmare, and I am having a very difficult time just trying to do things that I enjoyed a month ago.

Diki, distal neuropathy has taken its toll on little and 3rd finger of my left hand. They are completely numb and painful. Sure makes it tough to play.

Thanks again, everyone,

Gary
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#511102 - 08/02/25 01:51 PM Re: For Members over age 45 [Re: travlin'easy]
Diki Offline


Registered: 04/25/05
Posts: 14491
Loc: NW Florida
I completely understand, Gary. I have a little neuropathy in my fingers, and a lot more in my feet, but as you know, I play fairly hard, so I am not losing any touch at the keyboard when my fingers tingle. It’s a little weather dependent, seems to be worse when it’s cold lol

I am more concerned with how well my right hand comes back. It won’t matter if my fingers tingle if I can’t move my wrist lol. But they are waggling and feeling touch no problem, so it’s mostly how well the wrist rehabs.

Aging is inevitable. And it takes its toll. But stay positive, even with the small stuff, and it seems so much less than it could be… Stay well, my friend…
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#511104 - 08/03/25 01:27 AM Re: For Members over age 45 [Re: travlin'easy]
travlin'easy Offline
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15593
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
I'm back in the hospital. Really bad night, though it was over for me.

Gary
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#511106 - 08/03/25 02:48 AM Re: For Members over age 45 [Re: travlin'easy]
abacus Offline
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Registered: 07/21/05
Posts: 5470
Loc: English Riviera, UK
Hope you get well soon, and sorry for your loss.

In England (Not sure about Scotland, Wales & NI as they have their own control of the NHS resources) once your over the age, you are automatically sent a test kit every 2 years where you take some of your poo and then send it off to the lab, if something is found in the poo that could be some problem, then you are sent for a colonoscopy to make sure. (Having a colonoscopy unnecessarily is not recommended as it can cause more problems then it solves).

Ironically, even though the test is free (As is a colonoscopy if needed (It is Paid for out of general taxation), the amount of people that still don't bother is amazing.

Anyway, look after yourself.

Bill
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