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Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:34 pm
by ClaretCanada
I turned 71 last week, i had x rays scheduled for pnuemonia and duly had them but was immediately sent for CT Scan and within 30 mins i was admitted
to emergency and for the last 10 days I have been pricked, opened,biopsied and attacked by any hospital machine known to man.
ABSOLUETLTY SHOCKED TO FIND I HAVE CANCER OF STOMACH, ESOPIGUS, excuse spelling to lazy and tired to check.LIVER LEFT LUNG.
From having a cold and pnumonia finally clearing up last week to be told 3 to 4 weeks max justGobsmacks me.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:39 pm
by Bin Ont Turf
F***ing hell, that's put a shi**er on the evening.
Sending lots of love ClaretCanada.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:40 pm
by Heaton's Gloves
You are in our thoughts and prayers my friend. Stay strong and know you are not alone.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:42 pm
by conyoviejo
Words fail me,my heart goes out to you .. I think we are all gobsmacked on hearing your sad news..
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:46 pm
by TonbridgeClaret
That's awful Canada. I've had pneumonia and know how horrible that is, but to have received your terrible news so soon after, my heart and all my love truly goes with you. You're a brave, brave man to put your news on here. Fight it as hard as you can mate.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:47 pm
by ClaretCanada
I feel no anger or pain at all
just told 3/4 weeks
Thanks everyone for great time in here
GREAT SEASON UTC
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:47 pm
by bartons baggage
ClaretCanada wrote:I turned 71 last week, i had x rays scheduled for pnuemonia and duly had them but was immediately sent for CT Scan and within 30 mins i was admitted
to emergency and for the last 10 days I have been pricked, opened,biopsied and attacked by any hospital machine known to man.
ABSOLUETLTY SHOCKED TO FIND I HAVE CANCER OF STOMACH, ESOPIGUS, excuse spelling to lazy and tired to check.LIVER LEFT LUNG.
From having a cold and pnumonia finally clearing up last week to be told 3 to 4 weeks max justGobsmacks me.
I hope you've had a good life fella,i couldn't comprehend what you're going through.
I hope your time left is pain free and tranquil.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:50 pm
by MrTopTier
Enjoy the time you have left Canada, sad news indeed.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:50 pm
by Spijed
ClaretCanada wrote:I feel no anger or pain at all
just told 3/4 weeks
Thanks everyone for great time in here
GREAT SEASON UTC
Sorry to hear your news.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:52 pm
by Whitgord
You are in my prayers.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:52 pm
by Bin Ont Turf
ClaretCanada wrote:
GREAT SEASON UTC
For the next few weeks it's....UTCC
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:55 pm
by spadesclaret
Just speechless, Canada. Love, love, love. May your last few weeks be filled with love.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:01 pm
by Pimlico_Claret
So sorry to hear this, lost my son's mum, ex wife to this last year, my heart goes out to you and your nearest and dearest
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:03 pm
by Rick_Muller
Like others, I’m speechless. I have no words to console you my friend, your mortality has however had a purpose for me on this horrid evening. My 12 year old daughter (she lives with her mother) has decided she doesn’t want me in her life and I was feeling sorry for myself, until now. My thoughts are with you fellow claret, please keep as well as you can in what time you have left, take care, tell those you love that you love them.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:04 pm
by jdrobbo
ClaretCanada, I can't imagine what you're going through right now. You are incredibly brave sharing your news in this way. You are, and will continue to be in my thoughts. You're a good egg sir. Keep talking!
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:08 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Sorry to hear this. Terrible, tragic news.
We never know whats round the corner. Hope however long you have left is full of enjoyment and laughter. Remember the good times and in 71 years I am sure there are many.
Try and make as many more memories as physically possible. Hope you have enjoyed an amazing season and I am sure you will watch down on our further progress in years to come if you dont win this battle.
Shows how fragile life is. Hope this forum has helped you enjoy following the club over the pond.
Respect for posting. x
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:14 pm
by Stickers
Struggling to find the words I want to say. Don't know you but had to say something, makes my worries seem so trivial.
My thoughts are with you fellow Claret.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:16 pm
by Royboyclaret
All our thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:20 pm
by Hipper
Esophagus?
ClaretCanada - can you tell us, when looking back, if you had any hints that could have warned you of this?
Have you got family or others that can help you with this and its consequences?
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:29 pm
by stokesy19
So sorry to hear this sad news ClaretCanada. My love and thoughts are with you xx
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:30 pm
by JohnMac
Mate that is so sad and my heart goes out to you. There isn't anything I can say that will help but you will be in my thoughts.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:42 pm
by Dyched
******* hell.
Im guessing you live in Canada??
If so, id like you to visit the turf one last time. Im sure there are plenty on here who whould help.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:51 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Dyched wrote:******* hell.
Im guessing you live in Canada??
If so, id like you to visit the turf one last time. Im sure there are plenty on here who whould help.
If its remotely possible thats a great shout.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:55 pm
by ClaretTony
I really don't know what to say Steve, I just can't find any words that seem to be right just now and I can't even begin to understand what you re going through.
All I can say is that my heart goes out to you and that you are very much in my thoughts and I'm sure you are in the thoughts of everyone who posts on this message board.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:00 pm
by Goobs
Sorry to hear that news CC don't really know what to say other than I hope you remain as comfortable as is possible and that my thoughts are with you and your nearest and dearest at this time.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:02 pm
by Im_not_Robbie_Blake
Very best wishes to you as you face this great difficulty. You are held in many fellow Clarets' thoughts and prayers.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:03 pm
by Ashingtonclaret46
I too am at a loss for words. I had a fall on Christmas Eve which resulted in a head injury which has stopped me from driving for 6 months and I was feeling down because I can't get to the Turf. I now realise that, at the same age as you, I am extremely lucky that I am able to get on with things regardless.
My heart goes out to you and I just wish that I could say or do anything to help you ---I am so sorry to hear of your problems.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:09 pm
by CnBtruntru
I thought this was about ACDC, seriously sad news for you and your family it has to be one of the most shocking and heartbreaking posts I have read, hopefully they will make you comfortable regarding pain relief etc in your last few weeks, you and your family will be in our thoughts.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:11 pm
by CoolClaret
Wishing you the strength to fight your battle with every fibre of my being ; you can do it!
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:20 pm
by Billy_Bumface
God bless you ClaretCanada
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:20 pm
by Bertiebeehead
Get out of hospital and enjoy the next 3-4 weeks to the max with your loved ones.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:30 pm
by Vegas Claret
I can only reiterate what others have said, a truly sad time. Amazing you have posted, very brave. We obviously don't know the exact situation but many people have been told similar things in very similar situations by doctors only to prove them all wrong - fight with everything you have, with ever fibre in your body - we are all shouting for you that's for sure.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:31 pm
by Lord Beamish
I hope you make Death proud to take you.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:34 pm
by Bullabill
Bluddyell ...... my problems are nothing.
Claret Canada, if nothing else, your message has caused many of us to reconsider our own positions and for that you deserve our thanks.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:45 pm
by Damo
Keep fighting mate. Horrible illness that touches us all
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:46 pm
by mybloodisclaret
My very deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you. Such bravery at such a very cruel time. I hope that the messages of support, of which I am sure there will be many many more can give you some form comfort in this desperate time, it can only be a positive. If there is a possibility to get you back to the Turf for next Saturday and some sort of crowd funding can be done, I will contribute as much as I can. Stay strong and stay brave. Good luck friend.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:54 pm
by beddie
I am so sorry to hear this. As others have mentioned I hope this message board at least gives you some comfort. I really hope you have a loving family, they will be a great comfort to you right now. You know that we are all thinking about you and I will say a prayer for you tonight. God bless you my friend.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:11 pm
by bfcjg
Gutted to hear such sad news. I hope you find peace and tranquility these next few weeks and family and friends are able to spend time with you.
Thanks for posting it's what this board is about be it politics football or posts like this puts some of us moaners and groaners and nit pickers to shame.
I'll light a candle for you at church.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:13 pm
by ŽižkovClaret
Leave no kind words unsaid, and all the best x
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:15 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
Horrible news.
No real words. Just hope you spend some time with loved ones.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:27 pm
by lesxdp
Can't believe what I am reading here. Don't know what to say except what has been said before as in enjoy what time you have and love and best wishes to you and any friends and family.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:27 pm
by Claretforever
Feck me! I was watching a film and casually browsing on my phone, wine in the other hand. Glanced at this and had to do a double take and stop what I was doing.
I am truly shocked to read your sad news fella. Wishing you the best of Burnley and beyond. I don’t know what to say but I’m amazed how well you’re handling that news.
I hope they’re wrong and you get many, many more weeks and months. Stay strong, but most of all let your family know your thoughts.

Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:40 pm
by ClaretAndJew
No words, just fight, fight until you can't fight any more. Enjoy everything. Peace.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:20 am
by Rowls
Hideous news but take comfort in all you can and enjoy the remaining time and your family and loved ones.
At very least you can arrange and organise your last days in this realm. Life itself is a blessing even if we seldom appreciate it.
God bless and hope you are peaceful.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:26 am
by Rileybobs
Very sorry to hear this awful news CC. All the best.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:26 am
by Sutton-Claret
Really sorry to hear that mate. Keep fighting all the way and enjoy till the end. Cancer is a ******* - one day it will be defeated. UTC
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:27 am
by HunterST_BFC
Worst thing I've seen posted ever ClaretCanada.
My heart is out for you.
Any chance you can get back home?
So hope the experts are wrong.
You're a good guy. I hope for better news for you and from you.
UTCCanada
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:38 am
by levraiclaret
Very sad and shocked to read this terrible news , my thoughts are with you and your family.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:59 am
by piston broke
Deepest sympathy, CC but however long you get give it everything you've got.
I just hope you have the love and support of a family around you.
Re: Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:11 am
by Spiral
I've liked your post, Canada. It seems weird to like a post where someone tells everyone else they have cancer, but **** if I'm not going to place on record that I've enjoyed reading your posts on here. That's what that like was for, brother.