My Dad's cancer

[Amanita]

He had one of his lungs removed two years ago. He went through a bit of chemo and radiation. All was well for a bit. Now he has the cancer on one of his kidneys and has a spot on the other lung. They can't take the kidney out because they said the cancer didn't start there.

And for whatever reason, radiation is not an option.

So he is on some really strong chemo. He had one treatment and was deathly ill after 3 days. When he went back for his third treatment, they found out his blood was low and gave him iron shots for a week. He's okay now, but whenever he has an appointment for the chemo, he backs out. Says he's too weak or too sick.

Yet he has the strength and the will to get up and go riding around and visiting friends.

I've offered some mj to help with the nausea, as well as other friends of his. He has this thing about even thinking about getting pot from me. But it bothers me that he appears to have given up--and is skipping his treatments.

I'm praying a lot about it, and I hope you guys will keep him in his prayers.

[swampy]

sorry to hear your Dad is so sick, hoping and praying for a quick recovery

[Bronte]

has a rare terminal form of bone cancer. He has maintenance chemo once a week and seems to do fine with it. Smoking mj is out of the question now as my father would never consider it. :(

[swampy]

sorry to hear about your dad Bronte He will be in our prayers too. Its too bad the gov lied so much to get MJ illegal, would he eat a brownie :rolleyes:

[Ista]

look for a family and friends of cancer pacients, support group in your area. you arent the first person to be in this situation, and wont be the last. as harsh as this may sound, you cant force your dad to take any treatments, but perhaps you can talk to his Doctor about his seemingly lack of interest in his treatments, there might be a peice of this puzzle your missing. I do pray to the powers that your dad again gets his treatments, and it turns out well for all conserned. talk to your dad, not lecture, but ask him, " Dad, I love you so much, is there something im missing here? do you have reasons, other than avoidance, for not resuming your treatments? because I really cant stop worrying or feeling helpless , when i dont know whats going on with you"
and wait for him to speak, just wait, dont prompt dont fill in the silence, let him do this.
blessed be
Ista

[tresesqueleto]

Amanita
be strong
he will be in my prayers
Peace
Tres

[E.J]

Hi Aminita,I hear you my mom is sick all the time from a stomach surgery,she can't hardly eat,I asked her ,Mom if they told to you are dying and only MMJ can save your life,would you smoke or eat it? she said i guess i'll die then,but she see's nothing wrong haveing a few alcoholic drinks,even though she witnessed her parents alcoholism and my dad's,I agree the propaganda is deep seated in that generation,my dad is a little more openminded,I think if he had to undergo chemo,he would be asking me for help.He just had a cancerous tumor removed from his bladder,lucky he went in before it spread.I had an auntie who refused chemo or any surgery,for lung cancer,and passed on peacefully within a couple yrs.I hope and pray for you and your dad,sometimes the chemo is worse than the illness,when the one medicine that will help them is being denied,as my auntie did not want to prolong the agony or make it worse.surgery sometimes makes the cancer spread even faster,too many variables.not enough surity.peace and love,sincerly E.J

[silverchair]

You and your father will be in my prayers!! My Dad (may he rest in peace) Had gone thru the same thing your father is going thru now.........I know how hard it is, and can relate.....Please u2u me.....I am here for you! Hugs, sc

[lesliechet]

yes I think that movie REEFER MADNESS had alot to do with a little brain washing to that generation my parents are the same , but they wont think twice about having a few drinks.go figure , like what my bro said our parents are now suffering from the cancers and arthritis.

[lesliechet]

your fathers in my prayers amanita and bronte, may they live as pain free as possible.

[Amanita]

I think the stigma behind the legality of MJ is what keeps my dad from even eating the herb.

I won't badger him; I know him well enough to know that won't work. But we just drop by and let him know we love him and still care.

[nancerella]

You and your Dad are in my prayers.

[Lucy]

I think I understand where your Dad is coming from and only recently smoked with my son for the first time...maybe if your dad could get his head around the idea of it being medicine instead of "pot" it would enable him to accept your offer...hope his situation improves soonly...;)





I've offered some mj to help with the nausea, as well as other friends of his. He has this thing about even thinking about getting pot from me. But it bothers me that he appears to have given up--and is skipping his treatments.

I'm praying a lot about it, and I hope you guys will keep him in his prayers.

[Ayahuasca]

Amanita n Bronte your fathers will be in my prayers sure.
best wishes n fast recovery to both dads

peace
aYa

[darnpj]

Whehasta Amanita,
I have had the experience in my life of taking care of my long gone mother whom died on Aug,29 2000 from Mesothelioma. I took care of her for 1 year and 1month until the medical requirements became just too much for me alone and i had not slept for many many months i mean lay down and sleep.
She was on a breathing machine and she would have coughing spells that required i give her breathing tratments the same type of meds as other lung related problems.My mother was a full blood Seneca indian a lost tribe that was very spiritual and smart i dont mean smart as in hunting and fishing but they had a alphabet and a form of money something that was not used by tribes as usful items where of more value than any money.And the 1st to make permanent dwellings.
I hoped on the bad days that she would pass and go to the eagle God who would take her soul or ogneata to the pastures of old and the bear gods would take her body to the cave of winds to become the voices that sing in the wind on days of grace. my mom never did smoke except for the few female rituals that she believed in and then only to "get into the spirit of things", but strong she was and proud iam to have been able to be there. She could not smoke any because of the state her lungs where in but she was always thirsty and i can make a mean green tea.
I gave this to my mom at any time she requested it and you know what she actual begain to feel better and she started to eat but alas the gods called and she was taken but i have sooo many things that make me smile when i do dream of her which is what i do when i take a sweat is to pray and to dream. I wish you and your father all that is precious and meaningful in life and i will pray and think good thoughts for him.oha mas darnpj

[Amanita]

good news. Dad went for the treatment today.

thanks everyone

[silverchair]

Its good to hear that your Dad went......Sending you and Dad prayers and hugs!!!! Best, sc

[Amanita]

Everyone here is a real blessing. I thank you all so much. I can't even begin to put into words what a great support this group is.

[GreenGirl]

I understand all too well what your going thru. My mom had terminal stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. She hates smoking and have found that she is much more open to taking her mmj if it is given in the form of yummy treats such as cookies, and tea. Somehow for someone like her it doesn't seem as bad to eat a little sumthin rather than putting the bong to her lips.. LOL God Bless her... Best of luck to you.

[Amanita]

well, dad can't smoke anyway because of his lungs--he only has one left.