Author Topic: A Message From Alex Trebek (Read 5859 times)

Fortress · « **Reply #25 on:** March 07, 2019, 04:31:49 PM »

Quote from: Taffin on March 07, 2019, 04:20:55 PM

First Bill Hicks, then Patrick Swayze, now this poor fella...

"According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year survival rate for people with stage 4 pancreatic cancer is approximately 1 percent"

"The median survival rate for stage 4 pancreatic cancer is between two and six months. Though the disease cannot be cured at this stage, treatment may improve your quality of life"

I can’t even begin to imagine the fear the man must be experiencing.

None of us know what’s coming for us.

When the reaper comes-a-calling, that’s that.

BlackMetallic · « **Reply #26 on:** March 07, 2019, 04:56:09 PM »

Quote from: Purge_WTF on March 07, 2019, 03:46:04 AM

Lost my Mom to pancreatic cancer a few weeks ago. Praying for him.

Rascal full · « **Reply #27 on:** March 07, 2019, 05:22:21 PM »

Quote from: Purge_WTF on March 07, 2019, 03:46:04 AM

Lost my Mom to pancreatic cancer a few weeks ago. Praying for him.

Very sorry to hear this, thoughts are with you.

Sokolsky · « **Reply #28 on:** March 07, 2019, 05:28:36 PM »

Won't make it till the end of the year.

Time to spend that cash.

Strubbbbs · « **Reply #29 on:** March 07, 2019, 06:00:51 PM »

Quote from: ratherbebig on March 07, 2019, 03:24:41 PM

an icon? dude's a gameshow host.

stop sobbing

Fuck off you imbecile.

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 07, 2019, 08:14:28 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on March 07, 2019, 11:40:18 AM

Sad to see this. If I were Alex I wouldn't even bother with chemo or radiation.

I agree. At my age I have seen more than my share of friends dying from various cancers. Pancreatic is no joke. and Stage 4.. doctors tell you stage 5 is death. It's over. Enjoy what you have left

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 07, 2019, 08:16:07 PM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on March 07, 2019, 12:49:29 PM

I don't know anyone who ever "beat"/survived stage 4 pancreatic cancer, or any type of stage 4 cancer for that matter.

Add me to that list. There is no "battle" at that point. It is just which path do you wish to pursue. One that you can enjoy what remains of your short life or one that might prolong it a year but you will be miserable...

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 07, 2019, 08:17:32 PM »

Quote from: ratherbebig on March 07, 2019, 02:57:19 PM

how come you guys know so much about him? who the hell watch jeopardy

You don't know all the answers before he announces it? Are you sure you belong on Getbig?

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 07, 2019, 09:25:09 PM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on March 07, 2019, 12:49:29 PM

I don't know anyone who ever "beat"/survived stage 4 pancreatic cancer, or any type of stage 4 cancer for that matter.

MY brother inlaw has stage 4 cancer. (I believe stage 4 means its in many places in the body).
After 6 years of treatments, Dr. said last month "You are 100% cancer free".

So, he was fairly happy, but not fully since it is so early. AT least happy it has trended the correct way.
Goes back for a checkup 1 month later, Dr. said "spoke too soon, still seeing spots on your liver". (I think his name is Dr. Buzzkill).

A bit of a let down, but again, at least has trended in the right direction, and I see this also going away soon. (How many cancer patients are 250 lbs,and haven't lost an ounce of weight)?
Pancreatic is a death sentence though,not many (or no one I think) has ever survived it for too long).

God speed Alex...

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #34 on:** March 08, 2019, 03:19:20 AM »

Quote from: Powerlift66 on March 07, 2019, 09:25:09 PM

MY brother inlaw has stage 4 cancer. (I believe stage 4 means its in many places in the body).
After 6 years of treatments, Dr. said last month "You are 100% cancer free".

So, he was fairly happy, but not fully since it is so early. AT least happy it has trended the correct way.
Goes back for a checkup 1 month later, Dr. said "spoke too soon, still seeing spots on your liver". (I think his name is Dr. Buzzkill).

A bit of a let down, but again, at least has trended in the right direction, and I see this also going away soon. (How many cancer patients are 250 lbs,and haven't lost an ounce of weight)?
Pancreatic is a death sentence though,not many (or no one I think) has ever survived it for too long).

God speed Alex...

That's what I would hate most about cancer, the yo-yo daily up and down of not knowing if and when it's going to come back. Even if you are told you are cancer free you are always waiting for the hammer to fall again.

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #35 on:** March 08, 2019, 07:20:09 AM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on March 08, 2019, 03:19:20 AM

That's what I would hate most about cancer, the yo-yo daily up and down of not knowing if and when it's going to come back. Even if you are told you are cancer free you are always waiting for the hammer to fall again.

My aunt was diagnosed with stage 3 lymphatic cancer in 2018. She went through all the horrible, torture of treatments. 6 months after that, doc says cancer is gone. Last month her tests show it's back and it has spread to many other parts of her body. She is terminal of course. These cancer treatments are archaic, they ruin your immune system and 90% of the time, they don't work.

robcguns · « **Reply #36 on:** March 08, 2019, 07:58:55 AM »

Watching the news yesterday and they say the second man with hiv has been cured.How come they can’t cure cancer?I truly believe there is a cure but for obvious reasons the hospitals and big pharma don’t want that known.But with the rich dying I’m second guessing myself cause would t they take advantage of the rich dying and take all there money to cure them?

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #37 on:** March 08, 2019, 12:22:29 PM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on March 08, 2019, 07:20:09 AM

My aunt was diagnosed with stage 3 lymphatic cancer in 2018. She went through all the horrible, torture of treatments. 6 months after that, doc says cancer is gone. Last month her tests show it's back and it has spread to many other parts of her body. She is terminal of course. These cancer treatments are archaic, they ruin your immune system and 90% of the time, they don't work.

I've seen this happen so many times. Surgery seems to be the only method that works and that's only if the cancer is localized. Chemo and radiation are toxic and even if you live a little longer you are sick as Hell and miserable so what's the point? The pain for your friends and family is probably worse than it is for you.

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 08, 2019, 12:44:59 PM »

Quote from: Purge_WTF on March 07, 2019, 03:46:04 AM

Lost my Mom to pancreatic cancer a few weeks ago. Praying for him.

Dude, so sorry to hear this. Hang in there brother. Condolences.

Matt · « **Reply #39 on:** March 08, 2019, 08:10:50 PM »

I fear for Alex Trebek's health.

In the Ronnie Coleman documentary on Netflix, Ronnie stated that his mother passed away from pancreatic cancer recently.

AbrahamG · « **Reply #40 on:** March 08, 2019, 08:15:14 PM »

He should get on 200mg's of test per week and 20mg's of anavar daily. Stock up on edibles and cialis and START FUCKING!

robcguns · « **Reply #41 on:** March 08, 2019, 08:18:42 PM »

Quote from: AbrahamG on March 08, 2019, 08:15:14 PM

He should get on 200mg's of test per week and 20mg's of anavar daily. Stock up on edibles and cialis and START FUCKING!

That sounds pretty good,I should do that as well.

AbrahamG · « **Reply #42 on:** March 08, 2019, 08:19:08 PM »

Quote from: robcguns on March 08, 2019, 08:18:42 PM

That sounds pretty good,I should do that as well.

We all should!

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #43 on:** March 08, 2019, 09:25:29 PM »

Quote from: robcguns on March 08, 2019, 07:58:55 AM

Watching the news yesterday and they say the second man with hiv has been cured.How come they can’t cure cancer?I truly believe there is a cure but for obvious reasons the hospitals and big pharma don’t want that known.But with the rich dying I’m second guessing myself cause would t they take advantage of the rich dying and take all there money to cure them?

I've heard for years they can cure cancer, but blah blah blah... It's a totally ridiculous argument and I am glad you are second guessing that position.

Tennisballz · « **Reply #44 on:** March 08, 2019, 09:58:09 PM »

Maybe messing with DNA and genetic programming will lead to the cure? Anybody know much about this kind of stuff? I've been told the answer will lie within DNA and finding a way to formulate treatments that attack the cancerous growths.

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 08, 2019, 10:08:02 PM »

Quote from: Tennisballz on March 08, 2019, 09:58:09 PM

Maybe messing with DNA and genetic programming will lead to the cure? Anybody know much about this kind of stuff? I've been told the answer will lie within DNA and finding a way to formulate treatments that attack the cancerous growths.

My limited knowledge of Cancer comes from a few friends either dying from it or surviving it. Many people talk of cancer like it is one thing. Why can't they cure cancer? Well from my understanding cancers come in a variety of forms, and what one type responds to, another type doesn't, And whats worse is cancer can be evolving, where early on, a particular treatment has good results. The Cancer then adapts and the same treatment no longer has an effect.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 09, 2019, 05:51:25 PM »

He has dignity, class and was always a gentlemen.

The Scott · « **Reply #47 on:** March 09, 2019, 06:00:01 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on March 09, 2019, 05:51:25 PM

He has dignity, class and was always a gentlemen.

I agree.

Years ago one of my neighbors was an Oncology Nurse. One day she came over and told me that she had Pancreatic Cancer and while the staff would do all it could for her and that she would submit to treatment, she said she knew she was done for. She went quickly but bravely and I wept at her attitude and to this day hope her faith took her home.

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 09, 2019, 10:58:59 PM »

Quote from: The Scott on March 09, 2019, 06:00:01 PM

I agree.

Years ago one of my neighbors was an Oncology Nurse. One day she came over and told me that she had Pancreatic Cancer and while the staff would do all it could for her and that she would submit to treatment, she said she knew she was done for. She went quickly but bravely and I wept at her attitude and to this day hope her faith took her home.

Moontrane · « **Reply #49 on:** March 10, 2019, 12:20:25 AM »

Quote from: The Scott on March 09, 2019, 06:00:01 PM

I agree.

Years ago one of my neighbors was an Oncology Nurse. One day she came over and told me that she had Pancreatic Cancer and while the staff would do all it could for her and that she would submit to treatment, she said she knew she was done for. She went quickly but bravely and I wept at her attitude and to this day hope her faith took her home.

Fuck cancer.