I don't know how to say this. Bad news, please read when you have time

Dr. Bahn · **Reply #30 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:50:19 AM

I am very sorry to read about this. My thoughts are with you and your family.

PTRSAK · **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2013, 12:01:44 PM

Sorry to here this Jeff. You'll be missed here. My thoughts are with you and family.

Peter.

jock1 · **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2013, 01:47:24 PM

God bless mate

enki_ck · **Reply #33 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:17:41 PM

I'm very sorry to read this. Cancer has affected a lot of members of my family and I know how hard it can be. My thoughts are with you Crouton. I always enjoyed your posts and the knowledge you shared with us.

Aloha · **Reply #34 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:20:44 PM

This is very sad to read and thank you Grant for sharing this with the MTo family. While I have only read what you have written Jeff it seems we all leave a little bit of ourselves here in this cyber universe. By the number of post you contributed and friendships you have made its clear you will be fondly remembered by many here. As Grant mentioned many of us wont ever meet or get to shake each others hands but Jeff your extended family here at MTo will sadly miss you.

Thank you for you contributions to MTo, blessings to you and to your family and all those that love you.

hope to see you on the other side as im sure you are a super person.

Ke Akua pu a hui hou

sawman · **Reply #35 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:47:39 PM

I'm without words... Cancer has been so unkind to my family and I'm sorry to hear of your encounter. I'll miss you buddy

N_N_R · **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:54:13 PM

I don't know you either, Jeff... But I have two close relatives with the same disease, so I maybe partly know what you and your relatives have to go through

(((( I'm really sorry

I don't know what to say, just .... life is often very very unfair. On the other hand, you never know what will happen tomorrow.

dks · **Reply #37 on:** August 07, 2013, 06:10:59 PM

All I can say is that it is not over yet and even the best doctors can make a wrong diagnosis. No goodbye from me; keep fighting and you may be around for longer than you think.

AHB · **Reply #38 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:55:35 PM

This is very sad news and I've been trying all day to figure out what to say.... We're all gonna miss you and my thoughts are with you and your family.. Take care Jeff.

SebastienLoo · **Reply #39 on:** August 07, 2013, 08:36:01 PM

Jeff! I am new in the forum, but I know this is not any forum... it is a family and a great support community. We have never met or talked, but I just wanted to share my support to you in this difficult moment. Hugs!

Steinar · **Reply #40 on:** August 07, 2013, 08:37:34 PM

It is difficult finding words to write that will not sound empty or trite, as I believe the last mile to be a lonely and hard road. So I can only say, as one human to another, good luck!

Craig · **Reply #41 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:10:06 PM

You'll be missed, Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Goatlord666 · **Reply #42 on:** August 08, 2013, 09:50:27 AM

i really don't know what to say.

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Grathr · **Reply #43 on:** August 08, 2013, 06:41:49 PM

Im very sad to read this.
The knowledge and kindness you have shared with us at MT.o will continue to educate and help many more in the years to come.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
You will be missed.

Zed · **Reply #44 on:** August 08, 2013, 06:59:28 PM

This is very sad news $:-\$ thoughts and prayers to you jeff and your family you will be missed in our little world we call mto .

Crouton · **Reply #45 on:** August 09, 2013, 01:22:11 AM

Thank you for all the kind remarks, I do consider everyone here my friend. I've always respected the culture here, the people, and the exposure to new ideas.

As for my condition. 3 years ago I found I had Synovial Sarcoma in my left forearm with metastatic tumors (dozens) to both lungs. I've been through many different conventional
and targeted chemotherapies since. I was on a new oral chemo regimen which was temporarily suspended due to an unexplained low grade fever. I had a respiratory arrest while I was in the hospital and will be for a while.

The mets are attacking my lungs and I had to install catheters around each lung to drain the fluid between the lung and the chest wall. So far about 3 liters from each side. We are draining approximately once a week.

My prognosis is not good at all but I am not giving up and I am fighting every way I can and have been for years now. I will keep you guys posted to the extent possible.

I find myself regretting that I didn't contribute content as often as I could have but please feel free to peruse my contributions if you like. My basic philosophy is that all tools have merit and everyone has to find there own EDC. I loved all the different choices people make in that respect. I've always loved the collectors and admired the super-collectors. I've become a collector myself after all.

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #46 on:** August 09, 2013, 01:50:13 AM

Ah man, I'm so sorry, don't give up! And you'll be in my thoughts! JR

derekmac · **Reply #47 on:** August 09, 2013, 02:39:27 AM

Make sure to tell the doctors that hundreds of knife and MT lovers have your back so they better bring their A game!

Keep strong mate!

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Monrogue · **Reply #48 on:** August 09, 2013, 02:52:10 AM

Keep fighting the fight man, and I'll be praying for you and your family

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #49 on:** August 09, 2013, 03:27:53 AM

Good to see you dropping in.

Hang in there man. If good vibes help any, you can count on all I have to give.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #50 on:** August 09, 2013, 04:24:10 AM

Yay! Good to see you're still fighting the fight Jeff! I don't have any advice to give that you haven't heard before, but know that I'm pulling hard for you to win buddy!

Ashley · **Reply #51 on:** August 09, 2013, 04:51:31 AM

You keep fighting Jeff and we'll keep praying and sending good vibes your way.

Ash's mobile on the move.

Aloha · **Reply #52 on:** August 09, 2013, 06:27:32 AM

Quote from: derekmac on August 09, 2013, 02:39:27 AM

Make sure to tell the doctors that hundreds of knife and MT lovers have your back so they better bring their A game!

Keep strong mate!

+1

What a great attitude Crouton, I'm sending my families positive vibes your way daily. Thank you for taking time to message us.

Reinier · **Reply #53 on:** August 09, 2013, 10:57:09 AM

Keep fighting Crouton!

Steinar · **Reply #54 on:** August 09, 2013, 11:28:30 AM

Great to hear from you! Keep fighting!

ducttapetech · **Reply #55 on:** August 09, 2013, 01:28:58 PM

Whoop it's ass Jeff!

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AimlessWanderer · **Reply #56 on:** August 09, 2013, 01:40:07 PM

Quote from: Steinar on August 09, 2013, 11:28:30 AM

Great to hear from you! Keep fighting!

+1

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #57 on:** August 09, 2013, 03:58:40 PM

Good man, never give up or give in!!!

Kick its ass mate

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Singh · **Reply #58 on:** August 09, 2013, 06:07:48 PM

This really stinks. Metastic cancer doesn't go away. I hope you concentrate on the quality of your life and make the best of what you have. You have my thoughts and sympathies.

and relating to this subject, here's good book to read:

A Life Worth Living: A Doctor's Reflections on Illness in a High-Tech Era
http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0374266662

it's a really good book and puts things in perspective. I wish it had been published when my dad was going through stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Things might have gone better for him.

Craig · **Reply #59 on:** August 09, 2013, 07:39:14 PM

Good to hear from you Jeff.
Stay strong

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