[Important] North_Ranger's Wacky Tumor Thread
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Is that better or worse than me hearing the Trololo-guy?
Dude, you could totally bring back powdered wigs as a fashion statement!
North_Ranger
Staff member
That would also necessitate me wearing tights, and I don't think I have the gams for 'em.
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Biannoshufu
you totally do.
North_Ranger
Staff member
Awww, shucks, you're making me blush 
Would you shave those pubes off your face already!!!!!Naaaahhh... with my luck I'd probably get some lame-ass powers like being able to talk to fish or being able to telekinetically control asparagus.
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Buzzcut looks good, man. Good luck with the chemo.
A bit of a warning.
Get used to using a razor. You will want to shave your head when the hair starts to fall out. I did the bare clipper shave on my head. I was trying to avoid ingrown hairs. But once your hair starts to fall out, the remaining hair hurts. Like they are dead and stabbing you in the head. Also the hair does not fall out evenly. I looked like I had the mange before I decided to shave it all off this weekend.
North_Ranger
Staff member
Thanks for the advice, 'shaker. And good luck with your own treatment. *brofist*
Okay, this week... could have been better, but also could have been a lot worse. I pissed some blood and coagulated flakes on Sunday, so I went for a quick check-up. My one working kidney is still working efficiently, but the urine sample told me I had a small urinary tract infection. Nothing too bad, save for the fact that the chemo had pushed my white blood cell count down. Got some antibiotics, and after a few days I'm feeling fine. Didn't even get a temperature or nothing...
Rantwise, they did give me a white blood cell booster on Saturday that they said would start hurting after a few days... it hit me today. Oh my God I can't even walk without a limp, and from time to time it feels like someone is jabbing an ice pick into my pelvis and backs of my knees. But I'll live, hopefully I'll be better tomorrow when the Turku Book Fair is in town. Time to get me some sick leave reading material.
For a major piece of good news (not related to the cancer but to my mood), check the epic win thread.
Okay, this week... could have been better, but also could have been a lot worse. I pissed some blood and coagulated flakes on Sunday, so I went for a quick check-up. My one working kidney is still working efficiently, but the urine sample told me I had a small urinary tract infection. Nothing too bad, save for the fact that the chemo had pushed my white blood cell count down. Got some antibiotics, and after a few days I'm feeling fine. Didn't even get a temperature or nothing...
Rantwise, they did give me a white blood cell booster on Saturday that they said would start hurting after a few days... it hit me today. Oh my God I can't even walk without a limp, and from time to time it feels like someone is jabbing an ice pick into my pelvis and backs of my knees. But I'll live, hopefully I'll be better tomorrow when the Turku Book Fair is in town. Time to get me some sick leave reading material.
For a major piece of good news (not related to the cancer but to my mood), check the epic win thread.
The blood booster did not hurt me as much the second time around. I hope it works the same for ya...
Gusto, there are times when I get the biggest hard on for you.Fuck yeah.
This is one of those times.
And get better soon, North Ranger. Kick cancer's ass.
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Chibibar
Chime in late. Cancer is a bitch. Kick that ass and beat it to submission.
I wish you the best man.
BTW: you look really good with the buzz cut.
I wish you the best man.
BTW: you look really good with the buzz cut.
doomdragon6
Staff member
It always sounds like cancer treatment hurts more than the cancer.. I know it's probably not true, but hearing stuff like that just scares me and I commend anyone who can go through it and still keep a good outlook.
North_Ranger
Staff member
Fuck me in the neck.
Today's been a bad day. I've been sleeping badly, the new diet is making my stomach growl, I've basically had to fight myself not to buy anything sweet, and yesterday's game night was a resounding failure. One no-show, one said after an hour he needed to go, and the only woman in our group - a close friend along with her fiancé who is also in the group - was all depressed and shit. Sometimes it's hard, because it seems that after I let them know what's going on they don't always see me as me. Only the disease. And it doesn't help her mom died last spring. Of cancer.
It keeps raining which means I can't go out walking. It's quiet because there's nothing good on telly, and I can't even find anything too interesting in the Internet. Aaaaand I'm back to the hospital next week for three days of chemo, until which I have to contend with my mother who offers assistance laced with well-intended but repeated ad nauseam advice in regards to my diet. Whoop-de-fuckin'-doo.
Guess I'll just keep watching Conan, then...
Today's been a bad day. I've been sleeping badly, the new diet is making my stomach growl, I've basically had to fight myself not to buy anything sweet, and yesterday's game night was a resounding failure. One no-show, one said after an hour he needed to go, and the only woman in our group - a close friend along with her fiancé who is also in the group - was all depressed and shit. Sometimes it's hard, because it seems that after I let them know what's going on they don't always see me as me. Only the disease. And it doesn't help her mom died last spring. Of cancer.
It keeps raining which means I can't go out walking. It's quiet because there's nothing good on telly, and I can't even find anything too interesting in the Internet. Aaaaand I'm back to the hospital next week for three days of chemo, until which I have to contend with my mother who offers assistance laced with well-intended but repeated ad nauseam advice in regards to my diet. Whoop-de-fuckin'-doo.
Guess I'll just keep watching Conan, then...
doomdragon6
Staff member
Play some videogames or somethin', man. 
Pick a game on Steam and I'll gift it to you. 
Pick a game on Steam and I'll gift it to you.
North_Ranger
Staff member
Thanks for the offer, doomdragon, but as a gaming platform, my laptop sucks monkey bollocks I appreciate the gesture, though...
I will, however, hit the local DVD shop later this week for some new films... Tucker and Dale vs Evil and Trollhunter oughta do it nicely
I appreciate the gesture, though...I will, however, hit the local DVD shop later this week for some new films... Tucker and Dale vs Evil and Trollhunter oughta do it nicely
North_Ranger
Staff member
Got a call from the hospital today.
They finally got a firm diagnosis of the cancer I have: Ewing's sarcoma. The bad news is that it's considered an aggressive kind of cancer, so we're keeping our fingers crossed that the CT scans won't show any metastasis.
The good news is that while rare, it is still much more well-known and well-documented than the initial diagnosis - including an internationally approved treatment plan including chemo, radiation therapy and eventually operating on the tumor. And considering that the previous diagnosis led to the doctor having to use a treatment plan that had been tested only briefly, this is indeed a piece of good news for me.
Otherwise, feeling pretty okay at the moment. I am getting more sleep, and while I still stress about going to chemo next week, I've kept my spirits up. If it doesn't rain tomorrow, I thought about taking a walk downtown. Got me a 10% discount ticket to the local comic book store, and might hit the DVD stores for some good viewing material.
They finally got a firm diagnosis of the cancer I have: Ewing's sarcoma. The bad news is that it's considered an aggressive kind of cancer, so we're keeping our fingers crossed that the CT scans won't show any metastasis.
The good news is that while rare, it is still much more well-known and well-documented than the initial diagnosis - including an internationally approved treatment plan including chemo, radiation therapy and eventually operating on the tumor. And considering that the previous diagnosis led to the doctor having to use a treatment plan that had been tested only briefly, this is indeed a piece of good news for me.
Otherwise, feeling pretty okay at the moment. I am getting more sleep, and while I still stress about going to chemo next week, I've kept my spirits up. If it doesn't rain tomorrow, I thought about taking a walk downtown. Got me a 10% discount ticket to the local comic book store, and might hit the DVD stores for some good viewing material.
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Chibibar
Dang brother. Keep fighting and never give up.
We are too!
I'm glad for the good news part of these news. Let's hope we hear more of them soon!
North_Ranger
Staff member
Bored all day.
It rained the whole day, meaning I couldn't go out much. Head ached like I was being ear-fucked by something from a friend's yaoi comic book. Possibly due to being cooped up the whole day, and possibly because I had to deal with a lot of red tape due to being unemployed and telling the social security office that no, I'm not currently looking for employment due to three months of sick-leave. God, I hate bureaucracy.
Cooked some chicken and rice, pretty good. Tomorrow a day full of tests, hopefully I'll get to rest the evening. Designing a new bracer pattern, will post pictures when feeling better. Realizing I write like I'm Rorschach from Watchmen. Troubling. Need to watch out for superpowered naked giant smurfs?
It rained the whole day, meaning I couldn't go out much. Head ached like I was being ear-fucked by something from a friend's yaoi comic book. Possibly due to being cooped up the whole day, and possibly because I had to deal with a lot of red tape due to being unemployed and telling the social security office that no, I'm not currently looking for employment due to three months of sick-leave. God, I hate bureaucracy.
Cooked some chicken and rice, pretty good. Tomorrow a day full of tests, hopefully I'll get to rest the evening. Designing a new bracer pattern, will post pictures when feeling better. Realizing I write like I'm Rorschach from Watchmen. Troubling. Need to watch out for superpowered naked giant smurfs?
North_Ranger
Staff member
Just got back from the doctor. The bad news is that the cancer has spread into my lungs. I know it sounds terrifying, but there are some mitigating factors. I knew to expect this, due to Ewing's being an aggressive cancer. Also, the tumors in my lungs are quite small and they have neither caused liquid in my lungs nor a flare-up in the lymphatic system. And finally, the chemotherapy protocol I am on now should be able to handle them while it treats the major tumor in my bladder. And while the final analysis has yet to come up, it is unlikely that the cancer has spread to my bones.
The doctor did warn me, though. The treatment is only going to get rougher as we go on, especially since it ties up with radiotherapy later this year or in January. But even though the likelihood of recovery is not 90% as it would be in case of localised Ewing's, there's still light at the end of the tunnel. Plus, I intend to keep my hopes up. Physically, I'm feeling okay. The only thing that currently troubles me is the gamma scan they took of my skeleton today. Apparently I'm now mildly radioactive and should stay away from small children and pregnant women. Although I do have this strange urge to go to the grocery store and juggle baby foods for a moment
Nah, just kidding, just kidding... Anyway, the treatment will likely last almost a year, which also makes me worry about next year's Medieval Market. I intend to go if my condition permits it. Acting, I mean... I could just go and watch, but going as a spectator instead of being one of the acting crew at the Market is like comparing watching porn to sex. Sure, it's slightly entertaining to watch it, but it's more fun doing it yourself.
Am I in denial? Perhaps. But I'd rather live and enjoy every moment of it in my own way, rather than ponder my own mortality. Heck, we all have to face the music someday, my meeting with the band is just potentially closer than most of yours. But like the doc told me; there's still hope, and she urged me to keep livin' a normal life as much as possible. Have to keep the details under wraps, though... I know some of my friends would take this rather too hard, and I already fear losing them due to them seeing only my cancer and not the person I used to be. The person I still am.
Ignorance truly is a bliss sometimes.
Rambling again, it seems. Oh well... Feels good to vent sometimes.
The doctor did warn me, though. The treatment is only going to get rougher as we go on, especially since it ties up with radiotherapy later this year or in January. But even though the likelihood of recovery is not 90% as it would be in case of localised Ewing's, there's still light at the end of the tunnel. Plus, I intend to keep my hopes up. Physically, I'm feeling okay. The only thing that currently troubles me is the gamma scan they took of my skeleton today. Apparently I'm now mildly radioactive and should stay away from small children and pregnant women. Although I do have this strange urge to go to the grocery store and juggle baby foods for a moment
Nah, just kidding, just kidding... Anyway, the treatment will likely last almost a year, which also makes me worry about next year's Medieval Market. I intend to go if my condition permits it. Acting, I mean... I could just go and watch, but going as a spectator instead of being one of the acting crew at the Market is like comparing watching porn to sex. Sure, it's slightly entertaining to watch it, but it's more fun doing it yourself.
Am I in denial? Perhaps. But I'd rather live and enjoy every moment of it in my own way, rather than ponder my own mortality. Heck, we all have to face the music someday, my meeting with the band is just potentially closer than most of yours. But like the doc told me; there's still hope, and she urged me to keep livin' a normal life as much as possible. Have to keep the details under wraps, though... I know some of my friends would take this rather too hard, and I already fear losing them due to them seeing only my cancer and not the person I used to be. The person I still am.
Ignorance truly is a bliss sometimes.
Rambling again, it seems. Oh well... Feels good to vent sometimes.
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Philosopher B.
Fuck, dude ... I don't know what to say, except you're hella brave and I admire the shit out of your attitude. Keep fuckin' that cancer up. Fuck it up right in its cancery face.
Last week i got a gamma scan and, while I was radioactive, my headphones started working worse and worse until all the sound was garbled.
Coincidence? I think not! Stay away from electronics! and pregnant women. And children.
And pregnant cyborgs.
And keep it up, man.
Coincidence? I think not! Stay away from electronics! and pregnant women. And children.
And pregnant cyborgs.
And keep it up, man.
North_Ranger
Staff member
You do that and I'll mail you some of the hair I shed today. Doused in my radioactive urine
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Biannoshufu
Stick some popcorn in your pants and see what pops!
*seriously though, (hugs)*
*seriously though, (hugs)*
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makare
<- is terrified of pussy cancer.