My Thyroid Cancer Story - It's Terminal - 30/01/2019
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- Well sh*t, here we are a video series I didn't think I would have to make, on 03/10/2016 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
I will be vlogging my treatment, thoughts and recovery when I can. If you are watching this and have any questions please ask.
I hope someone finds these useful.
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Feb 8/24 - I still come back and watch your videos Joe. I hope that wherever you are in the Universe, that you are happy and at peace. Love from Brighton, Ontario, Canada 🍁 🍁
When I was 16 I was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer. I have been in remission for almost a year now. I’m still constantly scared that it’s going to come back one day and my life will be over... I try to live every day to the fullest, because I want to help those still struggling. I don’t know how you are doing now, but I sincerely hope you are happy and at peace. I’m not particularly religious, but I am praying to any god out there that this be as painless as possible on you and your loved ones. I’m a freshman in college right now, and I fully intend on going to medical school to help fellow cancer survivors/ those still fighting. I wish you the best. Keep fighting
You sound like such a sweet person. I hope it only stays up from here for you.
Hope you're well now. This is very scary.
JESUS
How you doing now, @Weaboo? It's April of 2023. I sure hope things are still looking up for you.
hope ur ok
My mother was 34 years old when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She fought hard and chemos sucked! By 37 years old, her scan lit up like a Christmas tree. Cancer were all over her, even deep in her bones. My mother was a strong woman. Even Doctors have told her that because she was young, she had a greater chance. That was not true at all. Cancer don’t discriminate. Her health severely declined the following few months after her 38th birthday and she completely became unrecognizable. She lost 75 lbs and and shrank to merely the size of a skinny 10 years old girl. Cancer sucked the life out of my beautiful mother. Cancer took all her strength. She was in so much pain that even a smile was exhausting. Cancer won. She died before she even turns 40. So yea.. fuck you Cancer!!!
I'm so sorry hun for your loss she was a very brave and strong person I lost my uncle to cancer I feel tur pain she is in no more pain may your beautiful mother rest peacefully fly high and be free God bless you 😞🧿😇💔💖
Hi, I knoe this is old but I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you're doing better now. She fought hard and that's what matters. Her bravery and yours and your family's is humbling. Stay strong
I'm so sorry, man. Not afraid to admit, this made me cry, and I only remotely know you. But there's some powerful advice in your words. I admire your strength and determination, you really are a fighter.
I hope you and Mrs Plater can have a wonderful break. Good luck, and best wishes.
grate encouragement 🙏👍
Are u ok now God bls u
On the brightest side, you have passed the "few months" left diagnose, by at least 4 years so far.
Thanks for reminding us how precious life is and how we should appreciate our time on this earth as every minute is invaluable.
Brave - you are the definition of that word. Seriously. I hope something comes up that can keep it off or even cure it - there are advances in treatment all the time and I hope one of them can bail you out of this because these videos really open the eyes of people like me. Hope to see you in March in London. All the best in beating this somehow.
Cancer is a bastard. There is no other word for it . I have been on the journey has I call it. Stay strong , plenty of rest with the chemo. and cry if you need yours a very emotional time for you and your loved once . Xxx
2023 and you're still here :) #beatingtheodds
Is there something I can do for you?
As daniel would say.."dont give up dont give in!" ...you have his same strength!
Is that Daniel Thomas, aka Peewee Toms?
@@aintnobodyherebutuschicken1418 you bet it is!!! Ill never forget daniel!! I still follow his wife and family on instagram. I hope utube leaves his videos up bc they will help so many in the years to come!❤
@@adalineproulx9773 He certainly was a very special person and a beautiful soul - and also Dan's lovely wife and family. I didn't know that Dan's wife was still making videos - thank you for letting me know - I will look them up! I would love to know how she and Dan's beloved cats are getting on. Thank you for reply! God Bless 💞
Joe, Thank you for sharing your story, your struggles and experience with this crap that has been thrown your way. That was great news about the chemo holding things back. Sending Big hugs and love your way. I’ve subscribed to keep tabs on your progress.
4 years on top of the previous three is a really good run for being the .009 percent who get this kind of cancer. Your data will be both inspiring to fellow sufferers as well as invaluable for future research. I've known younger people with less serious cancers at the start pass away in under two years. A lot of it is indeed mindset, but yes, sadly, in stage 4 cancers there does come a point where the strongest mind is undermined by the sheer weight of compounding symptoms. You've been an inspiration sir.
😢 He passed away now, May he rest in peace.
I absolutely agree. What a strong fight
I’m sad my friend to hear that. I’m fighting this crap too. Be strong.
Check out snake diet and stay away from sugars and carbs stick to meat and organs
@@TheScotsman1977 how did you come across this mixture? And if it works why no one knows about it?
Bill Coutts Fake news
Bill Coutts Without chemo I would been dead by now but hey maybe a lemon a day would of worked too lol
@@stephenclayton999 meat is carcinogenic
Hey mate I’m a survivor of thyroid cancer I know that you pass away but I just want to say thank you for all your videos I’m very grateful for this chance that I have to live in this world a little bit longer RIP it make me very sad when you pass away even tho I don know you I hope all the best for your family because I know they will remember you!
You are one of the best role models, keep up your positive attitude and keep fighting. Anyone who can beat Anaplastic thyroid cancer is you!! Your courage is amazing and thank you for sharing your story in such a trying time.
Your message to others going through hardship are some of the most inspiring words I have heard. Thank you.
I admire your courage to share your story. Thank you for doing this. It’s helpful for you and so many others.
Omg I’m so so sorry, I’m heartbroken for you and your family... ❤️
Hi Joe, will you be uploading anymore videos? If not then I totally understand. I can feel the frustration and irritation from you when some people continue to make suggestions for treatment for you. It's your life, your body and your decisions on what to do and/or how to spend time with your family are yours to make....other's should respect that. It's one thing if you'd asked for treatment suggestions, but you did just the opposite and asked people to NOT make medical suggestions. I think your perspectives and feelings about your journey thus far will help others.
Peace to you and yours,
Tracey
Did you have trouble swallowing and cough, I have a over 1 centimetres nodule. Pills get stuck some foods. Lymph nodes swell at night. Little tiny spots blood morning what do you think. All these docs are letting me down. Lost all my bone and muscle in a year bone scan lit up like Christmas never checked it 20 hot spots. Also whole neck lit up. Ow well I will pray for you. I am a Christian song writer so I'm a believer God bless
Tom Tracy
Hang on and fight, its the best words i can share with you. Much love man. Sincerely. o7
Are you Master Einar. If so thanks for sharing this on group. Im gonna share this channel. He deserves more support
Stay strong brother. I'm not a religious person, but I will send you whatever positive energy I can muster up to send you. Fly safe and keep you're spirits up.
Joe, please keep fighting and hoping. My prayers are with you. I’m stage 4 grade 3 breast cancer, a very aggressive Brca mutation, but still alive well past what the doctors gave me. My heart goes out to you. Hang in there.
This was 3 years ago he’s no longer with us xx
@@mariec6056 How do you know that
@@mariec6056 he is and what a horrible comment
@@alexandramoyer8785 Yeah, Joe is still with us. He's doing somewhat okay -- other than a broken neck vertabrea and a left arm that won't heal.
Joe fought an awesome fight. He was with us until late May 2023. God bless his family
Thank you for sharing your experience. Stay angry in fact be fu&#£@* furious!
Enjoy your break away, soak up the sun, eat anything you want drink as much as you feel you can and enjoy the company of your family. Try not to allow the cancer to take up any space in your mind or invade your thoughts , fill your time instead with love and laughter and just be. Sending very best wishes.
Just found your page and praying you're doing well. From one cancer slayer to another, keep up the good fight. 💙🙏
I'm a new subscriber. Sending love and strength x
2020 and he is still alive
Thanks to 6 cycles of chemo, I wouldn't reccomend it for fun but it bought me time.
Congratulations Joe! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@JoePlater Congratulations Joe! Hope you are feeling well. Prayers
This gave me a smile
Great news!💋
This is so heartbreaking...I know you don't want any advice, but can your doctors consult with any doctors in the USA, such as MD Anderson? Love you and I am praying for you and Kim...even though you don't believe in it. ❤️💕
Yes, please at least reach out to MD Anderson in Houston. Don't stop fighting! God Bless you.
I've been actively looking for trials of new drugs all over the world, the problem with the anaplastic thyroid cancer is speed of which it kills, there is almost no time for treatment once its found which really limits the data available to come up with new treatments.
Miss you joe. He did well and made it to 2023. ❤
Ur a brave man sir, wish u all the best for your journey. Thank you for the time u give to us teaching us noobs how to play the games, o7 cmdr until nxt time
Rest in Peace bro
Don't discount alternative approaches. Fasting and ketogenic diet approaches have been shown to have some successes in extending life and quality of life. Not a cure but an approach.
His prognosis was months and he lived 4+ years without doing any of that shit.
Sorry hun I’ve subbed I have interstitial lung disease. Just sending you some love x
I'm facing the possibility of thyroid cancer at 29, waiting to have my biopsy. I've never thought about cancer before, but now I'm so much more aware of it and will be supporting it with donations and fundraising. You are incredibly brave, even if you don't feel it, way braver than I feel right now. You are amazing.
How are you now sir🙂
Hope your doing great now or okay
How are you doing now? It's April 2023, so please, update us.
How are you?
Me too I get genetic testing done tomorrow for sipples syndrome/Men2A
Thank you for sharing. Life has punched you hard but I love your attitude that you are still living and will continue to do so for as long as you can fight the fight. A friend of mine found out yesterday he has a terminal brain tumour with less than a year to live, even with any extra time chemotherapy and radiotherapy may buy him. And I also found out recently that an old childhood friend of mine lost his fight to a brain tumour at Christmas. I can't imagine the rollercoaster of emotions my friend is going through right now receiving his diagnosis, but seeing you share your story helps me have an understanding of what he must be experiencing, especially when he doesn't have the strength to talk about it yet. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability.
I'm sorry I pray you receive healing thank you for sharing.
anyone can become I'll thank u for being brave enough to share ❤🙏 be strong.
Massive respect for you, sir! What you said about not knowing how much fight you had in you, I know exactly the feeling of that realization.
Not a cancer patient myself (yet) but have had to make that very same discovery, in myself as well as in my mom, very recently. It was present in her every minute until she passed, just a couple of days before Christmas. Sheer determination and raw strength kept her going for almost 5 months, despite being given “weeks”..
That is near- divine strength shining through, one you will never know, until some huge shit like cancer hits you, or worse; someone you love.
Keep fighting my good man! Massive warm hugs for you ❤️
Best wishes to you and your family, and I'm so sorry for your loss
This video really moved me. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏
You're welcome, I just really hope these videos help someone who might be in the same spot as me.
@@ZeroGravity60 that's great.. Share it here on the comments section Sir please .
@@nelquimno992 Hi Nel. If you have a video I'll share my testimonial with you but this is Joe's video and therefore I need his permission to post my rather long story. No video? Post your email temporarily [enough time for me to take note] and I'll send you a copy directly. Hope you understand. Peace.
@@ZeroGravity60 nelquimno@gmail.com..what about on my messenger sir, Rose Genelet Quimno Fegura..
TheGeriatricHippie if you believe that what you have to say is some sort of actual treatment, then you should be shouting and screaming it from the rooftops, not giving it this whole ‘I can’t post it here or here because blah blah’ it’s cancer man, you think you have some sort of treatment? (lol). Then post it and move the fuck along.
Sending prayers from the U.S. Psalm 23
No thanks.
@@JoePlater O.K
@@JoePlater good on ya Joe for sticking to your beliefs during this the very worst of times .. You are a brave and principled man. I like to think I could do the same but who knows.
Prayers to you and yours man. Sorry to hear this!
Oh man. When you described your families reaction I cried my eyes out. It’s a hell of a beast. I myself have an auto immune disease caused autoimmune hepatitis. Not the same as what you have :/ but a horrific beast to live with. I do on some level know the fear. My liver is very badly damaged. Best of luck to you. I’m so sorry this is happening. Life is fucking so unfair sometimes. And it just is. Turns out it owes us nothing.
This brought a tear to my eye, and helped me put some things into perspective. You're one son of a gun dude. o7 CMDR
I'm sorry you're facing this decease at such a young age. You have the best attitude to get through this. I just finished my cancer treatments in December and with a number of severe complications that apparently tried to take me out, I kept a positive attitude with a smile and a laugh always. My medical team keep telling me that makes all the difference.
Try to find something to give you a good laugh at least once a day, smile often and spread positivity wherever you are. You can do this!
You magnificient bastard made me cry, laugh out loud and want to punch a hole into the wall several times over throughout one video. I'm so sorry i can't be at the meetup in March but i will, and this is a promise, fly over there and come hang out/play games together/do other fun/stupid shit together in April, May or June, IF you can fit it in somehow. In the meanwhile we will hang in there with you and make sure to keep your spirits up high and your humor right down low in the dirt! =P
Love ya bro
Thanks for sharing and helping me understand. You have my respect and admiration. Best of luck Joe x
"Classic Clive" 😂. Thanks for sharing your journey Joe, we're all rooting for you. Much love buddy ❤
Hang in there brother--
Kevin
Thyroid Cancer Patient
Hi CMDR. I am so, so sorry to hear this news. I couldn't take my eyes off this video from start to finish. I'm so sad and a bit teary too.
I hope there is a lot of time still ahead. Fill the days that you can with things that make you happy. Enjoy that holiday and do things you've only dreamed of up until today.
I wish you the very best Joe and stay strong for the fight. Take care buddy.
Jesus dude. I wasn’t expecting this having watched every single video from your channel since finding you yesterday. This f sucks. I’m sharing all your videos across my social networking and although I’m a small TH-camr, I’ll promote you and tell my subscribers to check you out. Everyone needs to be aware of you and your journey. Nothing more I can add that hasn’t been said by other subscribers at this point. I’ve subscribed dude.
But I’ll be praying for you for sure my friend! In Jesus name
Gosh, that's sad to hear. I don't know what to say. Wish you all the best and hope you stay strong, as hard as it may be.
Joe wishing you much health, your strength is amazing and I hope you beat all odds and stay for much longer. I am sure your Vlog is more helpful than you know. Thank you
You fought a great fight.
Sending prayers for you Joe. May your good days outnumber the bad and may you be surrounded with love.❤️🙏
So absolutely raw. Thank you, thank you for showing all sides. Ive had a pit in my stomach while watching you in your emotions and my heart goes out to you. I had to make sure your kicking this cancers ass and I saw you posted a video 3 weeks ago so im positive about that. Ive been had alot of undiagnosed pain. From my hips down. Doctors don't know what's going on. But something keeps telling me to watch cancer documentaries. You are so strong! Your fighting and im sending u strength and love..keep up the good work!!! 💛
I'm so sorry to hear this, I am. I just found out my gf has thyroid cancer, and it starts with a P I believe. I am so worried and scared and she is so strong and brave. I wish you nothing but the best
Papillary. I have that, as well.
I was just diagnosed with that anaplastic thyroid cancer in March I had two surgeries and now I'm going to do radiation I don't know what to think
Hope you get a good result I’ve been fighting lymphoma since 23/12/18 this is one horrible disease
Bless you as well
Will pray for you as well..
🙏
As a species none of us really grasp the fragility of life. We're all programmed to live in denial and not speak of the great universal fear that we all share...until our number comes up and theres nowhere to run. You're such a charismatic and engaging man Joe. Your truth and your journey is powerful. I hope the holiday you have with your wife is truly wonderful and you come back ready to once again tell cancer to take a flying fuck!
I’m so very sorry and saddened to watch this video... my heart hurts for you, I am going through a diagnosis myself (malignant papillary thyroid carcinoma), and have my total thyroidectomy scheduled for next week.... I’m very nervous and worried..... worried when they take it out and actually fully biopsy it, what’s happening to you could happen to me as well! It is so frightening. I am so sad to hear your prognosis is not good.... My heart breaks for you, and your family. please please keep positive thoughts ... our hearts and prayers are with you. I take comfort in your words, and your videos have really helped to open my eyes to what I am about to face! Please keep us posted, I am praying for you!!!
Praying for you. God has the ultimate plan and he will comfort you through it all. ❤
Shh debra.
Debra don't be stupid. An imaginary figure isn't going to help him. Professional surgeons and doctors are the only people who can save him, and no "god" does not work through them. They studied for years and years to get the knowledge to be able to extend this man's life.
@@Trenscendent And just who gave the doctor's their abilities? Hmmm?
@@debradonley3825 the teachers at the University they attended? Decades and decades of dedicated hard work and study by doctors and scientists to create such techniques and medicines.... Don't be stupid.
There is a good chance that I may have thyroid cancer. I'm waiting on test results. My thyroid is 5 times larger than it should be and is pressing on some nerves causing me a lot of pain. I had a cyst and an abnormal thyroid panel years ago. I am now 50 so I dont have youth to fight as much as you do. I have other health issues that have weakened my body.Thanks for sharing your story. You gave answers I haven't heard anywhere else. God bless you and your family.
New sub here Joe ! Your words hit me the day after I had surgery to remove a mass and lymph nodes. Now the wait for pathology and what comes next. Your words hit me in the heart as someone being so young going through this shit called Cancer. My heart goes out to you and your family. Your words to be a fighter and not give up hit me where what I needed to hear ! My sis tells me to fight like a girl , I'm a 61 year old woman. You fight like a man, a brave warrior marching into the great battle !! Hugs from across the pond.
How are you doing now? It's April 2023, and I hope that your cancer fight is still going strong.
God Bless you Joe !! Prayers to you and your family !! Thinking of you. As a Cancer Survivor all I can say is keep the faith brother !!! ❤️
Keep fighting you’re a strong man .. I’m fighting thyroid cancer for the second time now .. You are brave you will do this ..
Telling your wife 😥 xx poor family
I've just recently come across your videos and first I'd like to say how sincerely sorry I am that you've received such a horrible diagnosis! I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. While I've never personally had cancer myself, I have however experienced it's destructive nature! My mom passed away in June of 2017 from Brain Cancer, only 6 months after her diagnosis. During and after her death, I was so lost, so hopeless and depressed. I would sit and think, "I have to go the rest of my life without ever having another conversation with my mom ever again"!I guess I should mention that prior to my mom's passing I also lost my husband in 2010. He was killed by a drunk driver while sitting in a parked car, passing away 5 hours later. Between the two major losses I was done! Done with dreaming about my future, done with ever falling in love again, and done believing there was a loving God! It wasn't until a friend of mine suggested searching online (TH-cam) for people going through similar situations, regardless of which side of the fence they were on..so I did. During that time I came across many different people who were going through the exact same thing as myself, and received so much love and support! Honestly, it wasn't until I came across "Peewee Tom's" Channel that I got the courage and the desire to give life another go! I thought to myself, despite Tom's diagnosis (rare cancer with high mortality rate), despite being sick and dieing, he never stopped living! You have no idea how much you sharing your life with others can touch someone's heart! When your in the "grieving process", one can feel alone as if no one in the world has ever felt that type of pain before, even though you know that's not true! Thank you for sharing your story and allowing us to be apart of it! I know how difficult that must be! Sending lots of Love ❤️ Strength 💪, and Or Prayers 🙏!!
Oh, what a bad news. Very sorry to hear this. You are a wonderful young man.
Hi Joe, so sorry to hear your story and I pray that somehow you will beat this. I was diagnosed with cancer back in 2017 and I'm OK for now, but I can certainly relate to how you must be feeling. God bless.
Your strength is amazing. And I’m sure many people appreciate your kind and motivational words. Continue to embrace those who love and hold you dear. I will be praying for you. Stay strong my friend ❤️
Just watching this video Oct 23...thankfully(as far as you can use that word where cancer is concerned) you had years and not months buddy. You proved the statistics wrong. RIP. Love to the family.
There’s obviously nothing I can say that respectfully reflects the gravity of the situation you’re in. I’m truly sorry you’re in this unimaginably unfair situation. I won’t start spouting miracle ‘cures’, as you obviously know more than I do since you’ve been dealing with this and I haven’t, and it’s ignorant to do so.
What I will say though is that if you haven’t tried them, there are extremely promising studies with psilocybin and cancer patients, helping 85% of them reduce ‘death anxiety’ and depression relating to dealing with terminal illness, with lasting positive effects. While it has no affect on the cancer, the psychological effects are profound. Only you know how you’re dealing with this, and if it’s not your thing then it’s understandable, but if you are having severe death anxiety or depression relating to this illness, magic mushrooms (psilocybin in general) demonstrably helps the majority of patients with terminal cancer, with a success rate more impactful than any other drug. You probably already know this, in which case sorry if I come across as patronising.
Most importantly, however you chose to live the rest of your life, I sincerely hope it brings you as much happiness and comfort as possible given the situation, and that you find as much peace with it as you can.
Crying watching these videos tonight. I'm enraged at the harshness of reality, but so thankful for this man's words. He's right, we all have so much more fight in us than we think. I'm so sick and fucking tired of watching my life slip through my hands, and not giving this life my all.
dont let it lip man, you have a lot more to give believe me
Not sure why I got directed to this channel but I am inspired by your fight and hope your final moments were with love. You're an inspiration and your life will continue to inspire
Joe, I cried watching this. Keep fighting my friend and make the most of whatever time you have left. It has been a pleasure watching your videos and playing online with you. All my best wishes to you and your family,
We are all born to die and it sucks that some people have a catalyst. I admire your strength. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending thoughts and good vibes your way man.
What a warrior you are! You lived four years fighting this. What a hero and inspiration you are to others. What some patents would give to have four years. Oh don’t fool around with the snake oils! Stick with science,
respect man, 13:46 arya stark, hope it gives you a chuckle, much love.
So young, cancer and it’s treatment is brutal. Glad the treatment gave him extra time with his family and loved ones. ❤
I agree & even though he's passed I wish there'd have been a miracle & he'd got better, my heart goes out to this man & on Earth or in Heaven God Bless him & his family
and to think that almost 16 months later, you're still here! You rock!
I’m so sorry! My heart goes out to you and your family.
Good luck on round six, fighter, and enjoy your vacation! O7
5/25/2023🩵🩵🩵. Congratulations. I’m happy I found your channel
..... I was gonna say something meaningful, insightful...... but all I've got is.... 'fuck'.
Sending you the biggest hug i can muster Always in my heart and in my prayers Youve got a friend in this Granny Love you 🌟✨💥💫⭐🙋
He's found God in heaven 🙏
Hi Joe, i follow your youtube channel since yesterday. Watched every vlog about your cancer journey. And now this vlog. I don't know what to say.
I am also a thyroid cancer fighter pappilary stage 3.
Cancer sucks!! Stay strong, fight!!
Big big hugs to you and your family. A 55 year old mom From Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Xx
Nothing but love to you and your beautiful family ❤️ You are incredibly brave and we are here for you, to uphold you and support you any way we can.
Thank you for doing this vlog (i hope your soul can read this) 🙏❤️
I'm very sorry the young kind soul has passed. RIP Joe
Hi Joe, I am one who rarely ever comments on TH-cam videos but I have been long time following your Elite Dangerous videos and always enjoyed your content and your attitude nice to listen too. I don't know you but I have to say my heart was heavy just hearing about your situation. Madd props to you for being courageous and sharing your story to help others as well. I know you say your not a religious man or of faith, but I am and I will be praying for you and hoping God will bring a miracle into your life. I believe with God all things are possible, keep your head up man and thank you for sharing your journey with us!
Enoch
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you are facing this challenge. I hope you continue to vlog and will start numbering your vlogs so your subscribers can keep track of your progress. There's a huge support system out here and we will follow and support you as you kick cancer's ass and continue to keep it at bay. Positive thoughts!
2024, still alive, if only in message and media… but you did well lad. And you went a long while. Sorry I didn’t get to know you, as you seemed like a good lad. But we remember you. That’s important too.
Did your FTC transform into anaplastic or was it the same all along? I hope you make the best of all this time. Enjoy your family and celebrate your life! Please take a trip with your loved ones if you can! Will remember you in my prayers! Hugs to you and your family! ♡♡
No real way to be certain as I already had distant mets at diagnosis of the FTC, it was responding to the radioactive iodine therapy then suddenly it wasnt. Being that they cant check every cell I'll never know but there are mutation paths the FTC can go down where it changes from radioactive iodine responsive to non responsive then anaplastic thyroid cancer.
2022 and you are still kicking Cancer in the ass, ❤️🌹💪
Not quite unfortunately, it's definitely got me on the ropes at the moment!
I've been watching from the beginning, as his latest update popped up in my feed today. Although very ill at the moment, still alive today 2023, so for you watching there is treatment out there that works for years
Although for Joe, what strikes me is that he did a biopsy already 4 years prior to the diagnosis, it was then dismissed as benign...In hindsight, that is terrible, knowing what then came. I had a lump on my thyroid myself, felt lousy and did biopsies, all were told to be just a follicle benign lump. I fought for having it removed and yes, I have to take thyroid meds for the rest of my life (which doesn't work that well
.) and my lump was indeed benign after they did a lab analyze, but lumps can change pattern, cells can change, why do you get a lump to begin with, it indicates there is something not right.. So to all of you out there, a biopsy is never 100%, due to that the puncture could hit a place where there is no cancercells, but it could be on another place of the lump. That said, thyroid cancer have often good prognosis, but it could also mutate as in Joes case.
You fucking legend, your strength and determination is so inspiring. Keep strong.
Heartbreaking.
Stay strong, you're an inspiration to us all.
2%
You are still here!!!
And as more time passes, you will be 1% and less.
You will probably be the exception!!! You give me and others hope and strength!!!
Thank you for sharing your journey!!! 🙏🕊💛❤💛
Know that I weep with you, I'm in your corner. 🏵
Hi Joe! Not sure how I came across your video but here I am... and I enjoyed watch your videos (poor choice of words... I know but my English sucks). You're a funny, strong and educated guy. Good for you!
Keep up your positive attitude, keep fighting and keep calling out all the bullshits people continuing to spread about cancer... "thoughts and prayers", baking soda and a stupid diet, yeah sure... the problem is some people fall for these crap... and stopping real treatments for these shits!
Also 95% chance means 5 out of 100 people will do fine. I'm backing the underdog!
im so sorry that your going through this at your age. My husband 3 yrs ago found a lump on his stomach and he thought nothing of it. But when I touched it there was no movement and being a nurse I knew something was wrong. I sent him to the doctor and like usual if I didnt go with him and the doctor would talk about anything but that lump. so I made another appointment with the doctor and I showed him and I could see on his face there was a problem. He sent us to a surgeon and they removed it in the office and while I watch them do it and I noticed it wasnt coming lose. That doctor said he would call us instead he told the regular doctor and instead of saying we have a problem that doctor told my husband he had stage 4 thyroid cancer the problem was the cancer was in his throat and chest and spine and stomach and colon but they told him he could fight and he did that but that was the biggest mistake the radiation made him so weak and he would fall during the night and the chemo made it even worse. they shouldnt have done anything . one day I asked for a home nurse cause it was getting very hard and the doctor didnt listen to me but he did when my husband said my wife needs help. the second visit the nurse said you need hospice I said I didnt think he was ready for that yet but he was ready for that kind of help. We were married 40 yrs and within 2 days he was gone. This is very hard for patients to hear that word cancer. Im sending you my prayers. thank you for sharing this with us.