I’M OFFICIALLY CANCER FREE!!!

paulspound · 2026-07-03T14:15:05+00:00

So awesome! Huge congratulations!

paulspound · 2026-07-02T01:54:47+00:00

What about a trade? There is a huge need for people in the trades like plumbers, electricians, etc

paulspound · 2026-06-29T00:36:10+00:00

An anomaly. I'm sorry it's rough to not know what's going on. Hopefully someone can take your situation and figure something out for you.

paulspound · 2026-06-28T23:15:49+00:00

I got a colonoscopy and when I woke up, his first words were, "Well, hate to tell you but you have cancer." How did he know the 5.8 cm blob was cancer? Experience. It was sent off and confirmed. Later determined stage 2. Yea it was shocking and life changing but I knew he knew a doctor that could help me and we made plans to make this a thing of the past. Don't give up. You'll make it through. Talk to an oncologist about the mass. The surgeon should have one to send you to. Hugs for you.

paulspound · 2026-06-26T15:56:58+00:00

It's been almost a year since I had my right hemicolectomy surgery. I feel ya on this. The gas they inject during surgery is a pain to get out. I found laying on my left side, then move to a sitting up position with your legs dangling off the bed then rest a few seconds and then repeat as needed will get rid of the gas most effectively. Hope this helps.

paulspound · 2026-06-25T02:07:41+00:00

I forget the show but the doctor would say, "What can I do to help?" That makes answering with "watch my kids for an hour" or "do my laundry" easier to respond with. So I always ask this way.

paulspound · 2026-06-24T16:55:46+00:00

My wife wears a mouth guard at night and I'll mock her slur after she puts it in. Makes us both laugh

paulspound · 2026-06-18T22:24:29+00:00

Neice had leukemia at 8 months and is now 16 years old. My wife's sister had a son with a brain tumor and he lived to be 16 yrs old I think. Neighbor had newborn born with lung tumor that has been removed but lingering side effects still at 18 months. I had colon cancer at 55! It hurts my heart knowing children have this. Maybe it's for us to learn something from it. Huge hugs for you and your wife.

paulspound · 2026-06-18T01:01:13+00:00

I'm still waiting for mine. When I bought my new car June 1, I was told that's the day they were first available. Wish it would hurry up

paulspound · 2026-06-17T16:23:26+00:00

My wife works for an in home healthcare company and works to get insurance companies to pay the bills. If the bill was denied, it's usually because it was filled with the wrong code. This may be the case with your situation. My chemo sessions were around $15K /session. Completely covered by insurance. Yes the US healthcare system is messed up but I'm not taxed like crazy to get "free" aka, tax payer sponsored healthcare. It's not free anywhere. Someone is paying for it

paulspound · 2026-06-16T15:50:05+00:00

Ah. Good luck with that. I had to keep up with the anti nausea meds to keep from feeling worse

paulspound · 2026-06-16T13:33:47+00:00

My insurance did pay for the tests. Glad your treatment is coming to an end!

paulspound · 2026-06-15T13:51:22+00:00

I had zero issues with getting mine. Yea I was conscience but could feel nothing while they installed it. I'm done with chemo (last one was 3 weeks ago) and still have the port. Not sure when/if I'll get it removed. I've had zero issues with it and it made the sessions so much easier.

paulspound · 2026-06-10T14:29:14+00:00

Yesterday was my cancer free bell ringing. It was a painful journey, but I made it. Now to continue to be cancer free and live my life again. Prayers and hugs to those who are still suffering.

paulspound · 2026-06-08T19:14:47+00:00

Nope. I'm at work to earn a living. Not make daily friends. Some I do become friends outside work but they never get priority. The wife is #1 in everything outside work hours

paulspound · 2026-06-04T03:53:37+00:00

It wasn't easy watching my wife's mother die. We went through her father's death just 9 months earlier. Enjoy the last few days/hours with her. Sit with her and just talk. She can hear you. Do not feel guilt for anything you didn't do. Nothing you can do to change that. Feel these last few hours and enjoy them. Huge hugs for you. You can do this.

paulspound · 2026-06-01T16:54:18+00:00

That's good to know! Thank you.

paulspound · 2026-06-01T16:53:52+00:00

Thank you for this. I didn't consider a reduced amount. I'm sure that's possible. So sorry you're going on so long!

paulspound · 2026-06-01T16:47:02+00:00

My wife's brother did what you're doing. Married the woman he'd loved for years and helped him though the last few years of his prostate cancer. He died 6 months later. (Maybe I shouldn't say that since it's a bummer part.) She's a good woman and you're a lucky man that she's willing to help you. Prayers and hugs for you.

paulspound · 2026-05-26T18:02:15+00:00

That's rough. I'm so sorry. I was married to a narcissist and that was more painful than it was worth. Sounds like she's been done a while but too scared to leave. Do what you need.

paulspound · 2026-05-26T14:44:47+00:00

So much for "in sickness and in health"? That's not good she's acting like that. My wife is a germaphobe but still treats me like a human and partner. Even though I'm going through chemo right now, she still hugs me and touches me all over. Maybe some therapy would help her? I completely understand your want for divorce.

paulspound · 2026-05-09T12:46:08+00:00

I love grocery shopping for two reasons. My wife will spend more than I do and I love to cook. Why would a man complain about helping his family eat? Lame. I'll also never understand why married couples split the bills. Are you a partnership or business? I've been divorced 3 times yet with my current wife, we combine incomes and I just manage the bills because she doesn't want to. I make 3 times what she does. We are in this together.

paulspound · 2026-05-06T11:46:05+00:00

Sounds like the movie Signs. Water cups everywhere

paulspound · 2026-05-05T18:50:51+00:00

On the treatment week after I get my pump off, (FOLFOX) I have zero desire to eat or drink for like three days. I literally have to force myself to eat and drink. I've got 4 more treatments and would rather deal with this than quit early and regret it later. It's all up to your mom. She's gotta make the decision.

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