Could use a little encouragement from the Army...

[huskerbrew]

I was diagnosed yesterday with colon cancer. I have a tumor the size of a lemon in my large intestine. I go under the knife Monday morning, and in the meantime I can only sit here and occupy my mind with brewing to keep my spirits up. I'm a little freaked out...I'm only 29 years old! I could use some good words from my brewing brothers and sisters. Anyone with some experience and advice out there?

[philbrasil]

Try not to think about it too much. Think about that wonderfull brew day saturday and sunday. Maybe a Baltic Porter day?

[Mylo]

Sorry to hear that, brotha. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay positive. You'll get through this.


Mylo

[gbob]

That’s rough, man. It’s no fun when our body craps out on us.

For what it’s worth, it seems attitude plays a key role in long term cancer survival. In other words, keep your chin up soldier.

I’ll raise a drink to you tonight.

[Dmac08]

Stay strong man, and think positive.

[Lars]

Ok, not to be a downer, but my mom passed from cancer a little over a year ago. If I could give you one piece of advice, do what your doctors recommend and DO NOT 'take a break' from treatment if they offer you one. My mom appeared to be doing well, and her Dr offered to give her a break from chemo, that was when the cancer took hold and she never responded to any further treatment.

Hopefully they found your cancer early and are able to eradicate it. I wish you the best of luck!

On another note, one of the guys in my vanpool had cancer around 10-15 years ago, spent months in the hospital. He had a check up last week and is cancer free! Many people live long lives after treatment. I honestly hope you are one of them!

Cheers!

[tavish2]

Best of luck to you on that dude! My downstairs neighboor had colon cancer and he recovered 100%. They found a honeydew size tumor in his lower intestines. a little bit of chemo and some surgery and he is cancer free. Hopefully it will be even easier being younger and smaller!

[leaky_porch]

Stay strong, brotha! We're all pulling for you.