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#1 Post by razorwyre1 »

hi folks
a few months ago my left femur started aching mildly. the pain would wax and wane depending on how gingerly i moved on it, but overall it wasnt all that bad. then a few weeks ago i tripped while waling down my back deck stairs, missing the last 2 stairs entirely and causing my left knee to smash into the concrete driveway at full force. the lag pain stated to spiral upwards at that point.

thursday, after pain had prevented any sleep for the previous 4 or 5 nights, and had become constant and extreme, i asked my manager drive me to the hospital, where i spent the next couple of days undergoing tests. the results have not been what you would call pleasant.

the preliminary prognosis is stage 4 cancer. an area a few inches long in my upper left outer femur has eroded away, leaving a hole about 2/3 the width of the femur in its place. they have also found a dark spot on my lung, which they suspect is the real culprit,and has been sending out little torpedoes of destruction eroding the leg. we will not know ahything for certain until the biopsy in the next few days.

i dont know how this is all going to end up i do not know. they are throwing some very scary terms at me; terms like 'amputation' and 'quality rather than quantity of life'.

so gang, please just keep me in your thoughts and know that i will be back with you A.S.A.P.

thanks!
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#2 Post by RCreations »

Ray, so sorry to hear that. I wish you all the best. You'll be in my thoughts.

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#3 Post by ShaneM »

Not something you want to hear but at least they caught it.
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#4 Post by Nalissa2 »

So sorry to hear that Ray. Sending good thoughts your way. Get well soon!

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You're in my prayers Ray.
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#6 Post by jedideni »

Thoughts, prayers and good vibes to you Ray. Keep positive and stay stong!

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#7 Post by miluzzu »

Hoping the best for you in such a bad situation. Praying for a complete and speedy recovery for you, Ray.
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Prayers and hopes for a speedy recovery.
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#10 Post by temperflash »

An awful thing to hear.
I hope this condition responds to treatment.
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#11 Post by The Coop »

Very sorry to hear this. Stay positive. Wishing you the best.
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#12 Post by Otto69 »

Ray I'm sorry to hear this and sincerely hope you're able to beat this!
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#13 Post by Tim Fortuna »

Really really sorry to hear this Ray. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.
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#14 Post by mikef12169 »

Positive thoughts

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#15 Post by patmoorea »

I'm with you too in these sad and dificult moments.

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#16 Post by aussiedave »

Hi Ray,

Sorry to hear that you are dealing with such a terrible situation. Hope you get some better news soon. You're in our prayers.

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Pulling for you Ray. Good luck.
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Hang in there, Ray. Sending positive thoughts your way.

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#19 Post by Todd P. »

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, Ray. I hope you can update us from time to time. Good luck.

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#20 Post by SCULLY1953 »

Ray, prayers and hopes for a speedy recovery.
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