holy shit man

you're a really great dude who obviously has a lot of heart for this site (too bad everyone (not to name any forums or groups of people....) can't see that) and are v. awesome. Just stay strong, keep your morale up, and don't let it beat you. You're a strong guy, and that's pretty apparent to anyone here who has seen steeling going on. You never back down, so don't back down from this.

if you ever need people to talk to we are here for you (bb...ut...its the internet....whatev)!! Keep us updated and keep your chin up!

Is it possible to...uh... "remove" one lung? If so, and it IS cancer, maybe the whole thing can be removed before it spreads? Sorry, I dunno how much sense that makes ​

no.

the worst parts are

1. my mom. we lost our dad to cancer and going in for HMM WHY'S HE COUGHING and hearing cancer, she fainted and started wailing. if this is bad...I don't know what to do.

2. it hurts. cancer actually HURTS. like when you begin to treat it, the cocksuckers KNOWS you're getting bed rest and ignites that weird fleshy area that should be GUTS and makes it feel like something with fingers is getting out.

3. I don't want to die. when that hits me I get so scared. guys, I don't want to die.

I don't know what to say. Just keep as positive an attitude you can. Just push that fear of death aside as much you can.

Shit man, thats horrid.

I'll definately pray for you man, best of luck

oh damn dude

i don't know what to say other than i hope you're alright!

Quote from:  aten

Is it possible to...uh... "remove" one lung? If so, and it IS cancer, maybe the whole thing can be removed before it spreads? Sorry, I dunno how much sense that makes ​

no.

Yes, but there are alternatives.

I am sort of hoping this will turn out to be another stupid social experiment of yours because anything else would be horrible

I really, really hope it's nothing to be worried about man.

you got tricke this is my new accoutn cancernegro.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Stop wasting time here. Go and do the things that you've always wanted to do, while you still can. It doesn't matter what it is, just go and do it. The worst thing you can do right now is to keep dwelling on this matter. Instead, you should focus on what you've wanted to get out of life, and do everything you can now, to make that happen.

Good luck man.

I'm not DYING YET, okay, I'm saying it's a chance and I'm really scared.

that and I'm really sick, they drained half my blood and injected me with fairy shit, I don't feel up for a voyage huh.

Oh, wow.

Basically man, I don't think I've ever TALKED TO YOU DIRECTLY MUCH or anything but you were always one of my favorite people on GW. in fact it's probable that you are one of the main reasons I like reading GW since you are just insanely active and I pretty much like everything you post.

keep on GOIN STRONG and you will be just fine.

when do you get a biopsy or something to verify what it is?

anyways, I'm going to sleep tonight somewhat in private and probably despair a little more. if you got faith, send it my way. Much love.

Oh, wow.

Basically man, I don't think I've ever TALKED TO YOU DIRECTLY MUCH or anything but you were always one of my favorite people on GW. in fact it's probable that you are one of the main reasons I like reading GW since you are just insanely active and I pretty much like everything you post.

keep on GOIN STRONG and you will be just fine.

when do you get a biopsy or something to verify what it is?

had it today. we will be going Monday to find out the results.

fuck I'm going to go crazy in this week.

Sorry to hear this. All you can do is keep a very positive attitude and hope for the best. I will be thinking of you and praying for you dude!

Wow man, good luck with all this. Stay positive and have faith. Try not to think too negatively.
Best of luck.

Good luck with it all -- as Jeff said, attitude is a big thing.  You're young and mostly healthy, so I have no doubts you'll make it through if you keep a good mindset.

Also, maybe this will sound dumb and you've done it already and the like, but definitely get a second opinion from another doctor.  Long story, short: doctor's misdiagnose things somewhat often.  I don't know if it'd be better or worse, but if it was a cyst or something (not sure if you can get one on your lung), then it'd be painful as hell to get rid of -- but it would most definitely not be long-drawn or worrisome like cancer.

In any case, fight hard -- you'll make it.  If you're tough enough to moderate stubborn people on the web (and especially GW), I have no doubts you'd be able to kick some illness in the ass!

--Terin