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Not sure where else to post this, but I just learned that an old buddy lost his lengthy battle with cancer this evening after putting up a solid fight. If anyone feels like raising a glass to a random stranger, I'm sure he'd appreciate it.

Fuck cancer, and be excellent to each other πŸ₯ƒ

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[–] ZooGuru@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago

I’m sorry for your loss. Cancer is total ass.

[–] thisbenzingring@lemmy.sdf.org 20 points 2 years ago

Sorry to hear it man.

You are a good friend for thinking of them like this. In the old times it was thought that you would think of the recently diseased for a few days so they would see the path to find the other world. Because if we are sad they left and their kin are waiting to welcome them, their path would be brighter if they were missed. So when the mourning days were over celebrate them going home. We should all sing our death songs like warriors going home.

[–] galloFino@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

Fuck cancer! Sorry for your loss.

[–] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

I'm sorry for your loss. Raising a glass, fuck Cancer

[–] maegul@lemmy.ml 13 points 2 years ago

Sorry for your loss. Seen cancer do this also!

Fuck cancer, and be excellent to each other

[–] archonet@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Currently in the hospital after dealing with a neutropenic fever (fun fact: somewhere around 106.3f your brain can no longer form coherent speech) stemming from way-too-stronk chemo. I concur, fuck cancer.

[–] dmention7@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

Stay strong friend. You got through today and you can get through tomorrow too 🍻

[–] jarfil@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

fun fact: somewhere around 106.3f your brain can no longer form coherent speech

Modlog: admin Banned @archonet reason: Trolling expires: in 3 days

Aaaand... banned until you can form coherent speech.

(This has to be the weirdest ban I've seen in a long time)

[–] bbigras@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago

Fuck cancer

[–] 108@kbin.social 9 points 2 years ago

Fuck Cancer!

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My uncle took a voluntary in early COVID days as the lymphoma required more and more frequent transfusions onsite amid sick people and he with no immune system. He didn't want to risk his daughter's pregnancy, fraught as it was already, and when the transfusions got too frequent and his time left was too short and risky, he gathered his family and left us peacefully at 5 pm on a Tuesday.

I miss him dearly.

My cousin's child was perfect and strong, and she's already the free, fearless, astounding personality as the grandpa she never knew. She will know all the stories by heart, though.

[–] dmention7@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Sounds like he made a difficult, selfless choice to protect his daughter and granddaughter. Sharing his story is a great way to honor him, so thanks for that.

[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Lost my sister earlier this year, and recently a good friend's cancer has come out of remission with a vengeance.

Fuck cancer, my friend. 🍺

[–] dmention7@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sorry to hear that... I hope you're doing okay.

[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Thank you. I hope you're doing okay, too.

[–] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago

Fuck cancer πŸ₯ƒ πŸ₯ƒ πŸ₯ƒ πŸ₯ƒ πŸ₯ƒ

I am mod Leni and I approve this message.

[–] Kerfuffly@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My mother's thing has spread. Metastasis, they say. Experimental treatments with emphasis on quality of life, they suggest. I don't know what to do.

Please, please, please be nice to everyone and help everyone in any way you can.

[–] dmention7@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

I'm truly sorry to hear that. I know it's a little cliche, but don't forget to take care of yourself so that you can take care of her, and sometimes just being there is enough.

[–] Ramblingman@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Sorry for your loss, here's to your friend. Sounds like he was a good buddy, I hope the good memories of him bring you some peace.

[–] TvanBuuren 6 points 2 years ago

Fuck cancer. 🍺

[–] xXSirDanglesXx@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Fuck cancer. 🍺

[–] abbadon420@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

🍺Here's to your friend and my friend's mom too.

[–] dmention7@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

πŸ₯ƒ to your friend's mom

[–] randomuser38529@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Fuck cancer πŸ₯ƒ

[–] dmention7@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

Thanks for the kind replies. I didn't necessarily make this post looking for sympathy, moreso just getting it off my chest, so I appreciate y'all taking a moment.

[–] MajorHavoc@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Glass raised to your buddy. Fuck cancer.

[–] ModsAreCopsACAB@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sorry for your loss. In the future please avoid calling it a "fight" though, as that's got negative connotations toward those that can't survive the disease, since it puts the blame on the victim for "not fighting hard enough". Not saying that's what you meant, but some people definitely mean it that way.

[–] radix@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What's a good alternative?

[–] ccdfa@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Call it a draw since the cancer dies with you.

[–] frozenmolar@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago

Sorry for your loss. Fuck cancer!!!