Prayers for Dave Palumbo. - Cancer - Thyroid being removed

[falco]

He is having his thyroid removed today due to cancer.

[Flexacon]

Are we praying he RIPs it or makes it out alive?

[Johnholmes]

Best wishes to him.

[RagingBull]

Sending positive energy and prayers.

[Primemuscle]

Losing one's thyroid is life changing but not usually life threatening. Hopefully, the cancer was caught in the early stages. If that's the case he should be fine. He'll have to take levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone for the rest of his life. Best wishes to Dave.

[Taffin]

Are we praying he RIPs it or makes it out alive?

For just a second, I read that as "are we praying he RIPs it out"...    (been a long day)

Go Huge285!

[epic is back]

thong warriors never surrender

[Hypertrophy]

I've got better things to be praying on than for a guy who spent the majority of his adult life jabbing a needle in his ass to look big for the other guys.

[The Scott]

Apparently, the wages of stupid were too much for him to comprehend.  Obviously.

[Primemuscle]

Apparently, the wages of stupid were too much for him to comprehend.  Obviously.

Who is the him you speak of? If it is Palumbo, are you saying his thyroid cancer is the result of steroid abuse?

There are many different types of thyroid cancer. What causes it is unknown. There is no known connection between it and steroid abuse. It is fairly uncommon, occurring in a little over 1% of the population. Although it can materialize at any age, several types are more commonly found among people over 50.

[LurkerNoMore]

Losing one's thyroid is life changing but not usually life threatening. Hopefully, the cancer was caught in the early stages. If that's the case he should be fine. He'll have to take levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone for the rest of his life. Best wishes to Dave.

Yes.  But from the heavy doses he has taken in the past, it might not be enough.

[falco]

Who is the him you speak of? If it is Palumbo, are you saying his thyroid cancer is the result of steroid abuse?

There are many different types of thyroid cancer. What causes it is unknown. There is no known connection between it and steroid abuse. It is fairly uncommon, occurring in a little over 1% of the population. Although it can materialize at any age, several types are more commonly found among people over 50.

Some voices claim high dose growth hormone could be correlated to forms of thyroid cancer.

[AbrahamG]

Some voices claim high dose growth hormone could be correlated to forms of thyroid cancer.

Could it be from using/abusing T3 during his competitive days?

[Hypertrophy]

Who is the him you speak of? If it is Palumbo, are you saying his thyroid cancer is the result of steroid abuse?

There are many different types of thyroid cancer. What causes it is unknown. There is no known connection between it and steroid abuse. It is fairly uncommon, occurring in a little over 1% of the population. Although it can materialize at any age, several types are more commonly found among people over 50.

Palumbo took a lot more than just steroids! These guys are human Guinea Pigs. From a 10 second internet search you can find a host of drugs that wreak havoc on your thyroid: [size=78%]https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/9-medications-toxic-thyroid/[/size]

[The Scott]

Who is the him you speak of? If it is Palumbo, are you saying his thyroid cancer is the result of steroid abuse?

There are many different types of thyroid cancer. What causes it is unknown. There is no known connection between it and steroid abuse. It is fairly uncommon, occurring in a little over 1% of the population. Although it can materialize at any age, several types are more commonly found among people over 50.

Yes.  Palumbo.  And it is unwise to take all the shit that fool took.  I was told by doctors I knew years ago that steroids help increase cell growth.  Cancer is cell growth gone wild.  This isn't Deadpool where they look for dormant mutant genes, this is reality where stupid people do stupid things and hope to be more than they are.

Palumbo is the very personification of stupid gone stupider.

[Primemuscle]

Palumbo took a lot more than just steroids! These guys are human Guinea Pigs. From a 10 second internet search you can find a host of drugs that wreak havoc on your thyroid: [size=78%]https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/9-medications-toxic-thyroid/[/size]

Thanks for the link. It is an interesting article. Of the nine medications mentioned oral contraceptives is the only one hormonal. All of them are medications many people commonly take....except perhaps Botox which is a relatively new one. Seems as if there is a link between digestive problems and thyroid problems. The only two people I've known with thyroid issues are females. 

[Cook]

Whatever caused it I’m hoping Dave pulls through.

[Primemuscle]

Yes.  Palumbo.  And it is unwise to take all the shit that fool took.  I was told by doctors I knew years ago that steroids help increase cell growth.  Cancer is cell growth gone wild.  This isn't Deadpool where they look for dormant mutant genes, this is reality where stupid people do stupid things and hope to be more than they are.

Palumbo is the very personification of stupid gone stupider.

I have to take your word regarding what Palumbo abused to enhance muscle growth because he is not someone I've paid much attention to over the years. I never aspired to have a physique like his either when he was in his prime or now. Apparently, he has been somewhat open about his misuse of steroids etc. since he'd have to be the primary source for this information.

The fairly recent inclusion of men's fitness in bodybuilding competitions seems unappreciated by some folks according to what I've read on Getbig. What is funny about that is these guys appear to be much healthier then their monster sized counterpoints. They also have physiques which hark back to days of old...before the 80's. Back in those days anabolic steroids were legal in the U.S. with a doctor's prescription. My belief is that their illegality has encouraged misuse because users self dose. This has led to practice of "if a little is good, more is better" which is stupid.   

[ThisisOverload]

I never liked Dave, but i wish him well.

If this was solely based on abusing Thyroid meds throughout his "career" we will never know.

It's not very common in men and i can't think of another BBer that went through this.

If he was losing a kidney, i'd tell him to fuck off.

[The Scott]

I have to take your word regarding what Palumbo abused to enhance muscle growth because he is not someone I've paid much attention to over the years. I never aspired to have a physique like his either when he was in his prime or now. Apparently, he has been somewhat open about his misuse of steroids etc. since he'd have to be the primary source for this information.

The fairly recent inclusion of men's fitness in bodybuilding competitions seems unappreciated by some folks according to what I've read on Getbig. What is funny about that is these guys appear to be much healthier then their monster sized counterpoints. They also have physiques which hark back to days of old...before the 80's. Back in those days anabolic steroids were legal in the U.S. with a doctor's prescription. My belief is that their illegality has encouraged misuse because users self dose. This has led to practice of "if a little is good, more is better" which is stupid.

You could be correct.  Unfortunately for us, we are unable to make being stupid illegal.  Ergo, we have today's bodybuilding.  Yuck.  Be well.

[Primemuscle]

I never liked Dave, but i wish him well.

If this was solely based on abusing Thyroid meds throughout his "career" we will never know.

It's not very common in men and i can't think of another BBer that went through this.

If he was losing a kidney, i'd tell him to fuck off.

Kidney and heart failure does seem common among some longtime steroid abusing bodybuilders. People that cart around a lot of extra pounds be it fat or muscle weight are definitely more subject to heart failure. Hypertension also more common among large people very often leads to kidney failure.

[Taffin]

Update - 5 and a half hours of surgery - jeez...

Palumbo from 1:09

[SOMEPARTS]

Could it be from using/abusing T3 during his competitive days?

This and GH couldn't have helped anything.

[IroNat]

Worth it.

[AbrahamG]

Worth it.

Probably is well worth it to him.  He's making a damn good living doing what he loves as a result of his excessive bodybuilding career.  So he'll take T3 the rest of his life.  Small price to pay.  Hopefully the rest of his health holds up and he can enjoy raising his children.