Not So Good News

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Sambr

Senior Member
I just want to say how much I enjoy this forum and hope to continue to do so. However I do have some bad news. For the past 3 years I have been battling cancer(melanoma stage 4) for the most part I 've been winning. Just last Nov I had some lymph nodes removed from my neck because the cancer had found it's way there. Now it has traveled to my lungs right lung in particular. I am having the tumor removed on Oct 4th this wouldn't cure it, it's just for diagnoses to calculate the intensity of the disease. Now I am not the type to lay down and dry up - I will fight it as hard as I can until I get rid of it. Frankly I have no time for it. It hasn't stopped me yet and it wouldn't now either. My wife & I will be doing a lot more travelling in the coming as months as well as doing things we had put off to do in the future. For us The future is now. So my friends if I am not around as much that is the reason why. Again this is a great forum with a lot of honest to goodness folks and I have been extremely happy to be a member and will continue to be.

Sincerely,

Sam Bruno
 
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Moab Man

Senior Member
Sorry to hear this and I would do the same... go like your hair is on fire to do these things.

​The best to you in this fight.
 
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Krs_2007

Senior Member
Sam, I am so sorry to hear this. Please stay strong and know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the shutter going and capture everything you can.

again, I am so sorry to hear to hear this, keep up the good fight.

keep us updated as you can, gods speed to you.
 
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WhiteLight

Senior Member
That is not so good news indeed :(
Knowing you from your pictures, am sure you'll be spirited and fight this out..
Good luck & see you better sooner than you think
 
Michael J.

Michael J.

Senior Member
Sam my thoughts are with you as well as my prayers. No words can describe what I feel as I red this "news". I wish all the best for you and your family.

My god bless you and give you everything yo need for this fight.
 
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Ironwood

Senior Member
I had to read your news twice Sam, the first time just didnt sink in properly, as it gave me a numb feeling.

From another who has suffered cancer, I wish you all the best with it, and hope you beat it.

I had to have 30 glands removed from my neck and chest. It spread into my lungs as well, 5 spots. They blasted those away with radiation.
I am sure I have beat it now, but it took a lot of fight.

Stay strong Sam.
 
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gqtuazon

Gear Head
Sam - so sorry to hear about that pal. Traveling and enjoying life is what is all about. Stay strong and we'll pray for your speedy recovery.
 
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Ironwood

Senior Member
Sam, check out a drug called "Yervoy". They have combined it with another cancer drug and doing trials with it, There are very positive results in some Melanoma patients in Australia with their tumours shrinking dramatically.

Edit- just checked on the cost of this drug. It seems it is astronomical. They are looking at adding it to the PBS here in Australia to make it more affordable. Not sure if you have some sort of subsidy from the government over in Canada, but it may be worthwhile asking your Dr about it.
 
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pedroj

Senior Member
Not good news Sam, I'll be a happy man when you beat it...Sam you have given me a lot of joy reading your posts and viewing your images...

Happy and safe traveling Sam, and good luck...
 
Marcel

Marcel

Happily retired
Staff member
Super Mod
I feel sad to hear about this Sam. I hope the treatment works and you can fight it off.

In the meantime, enjoy life's only gift to us: The Present. Past and future are only in our thoughts.

​Have fun!
 
BackdoorArts

BackdoorArts

Senior Member
So sorry to hear this, Sam. My prayers are with you and your family for a speedy and successful fight against this horrible disease. Hang in there!!
 
Eduard

Eduard

Super Mod
Staff member
Super Mod
You can rest assured that a lot of love and prayers are being sent your way from your friends here on Nikonites. . . check in when you can.
 
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Claudia!

Senior Member
You are in my prayers Sam. I hope you and your wife have a wonderful vacation. It is important to enjoy each others company. May God bless you.
 
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