Super User Swamp Girl Posted January 22 Super User Posted January 22 Galen, there is so much honesty, gratitude, and love in your opening post. Dignity and composure too. When I'm in your shoes and I will be, of course, as we all will be, I hope I can muster half the forthrightness and tenderness that you did. I read your post to friends and family and said, "That's how you do it." And they all looked at me with wet, blinking eyes and nodded "yes." I lived in western Wisconsin for 30 years. Where do you live? If it's not a bother, please share some photos of your time on the water, your bass, boat, home, or anything else. How are you feeling right now? Is there physiological pain? Thanks for confiding in us and thanks for your love. Back at ya, my bass brother. Katie 7 Quote
Johnbt Posted January 22 Posted January 22 That's terrible news. It really sucks. My wife is sitting across the room and says to tell you that she is a breast cancer survivor - and it's been 17 years. 6 Quote
Fishin Dad Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Very sorry to hear this Sir! You have had a very positive impact on so many here at BR and I know you have with friends, family, and more. I will never forget when you generously sent a couple lures to an anonymous member (me) when I simply asked a question. That simple act had a big impact on me and helped me be more generous with others. I hope you can reflect on a great life and the impact you have had to give you peace. I will also pray that God brings you and your family peace and comfort. 9 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 23 Super User Posted January 23 At a loss for words. I can only wish you the best. 4 Quote
KP Duty Posted January 23 Posted January 23 After getting a game plan together with my doctors, I'd book a week long trip to lake Baccarac. 8 Quote
Super User Swamp Girl Posted January 23 Super User Posted January 23 16 minutes ago, KP Duty said: After getting a game plan together with my doctors, I'd book a week long trip to lake Baccarac. If Galen's health and doctors permit this, we could all contribute $100 each and he could go catch a DD for free. I'd consider it an honor to contribute. 11 Quote
Alex from GA Posted January 23 Posted January 23 More than a few of us have been through cancer and are wishing you the best. I'll contribute with pleasure. 4 2 Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 23 Author Super User Posted January 23 Oh gosh, you guys and gals are all waaay too kind. I couldn't accept anything like that. It's just not in my nature, even though I appreciate the thought more than words can describe. All of your uplifting words and messages in this thread is plenty!! Absolutely invaluable. I love you all. 14 Quote
little giant Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Thoughts and prayers for you. Stay strong, stay positive. Never give up! 1 Quote
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted January 23 Super User Posted January 23 Mexico might be a bit much to plan for and the travel/time might not be ideal, but I recently found a live bait guide on Chickamauga who is crushing it the last few winters. Think he had 35 DDs last year. I've got another Shiner guide on St. Johns River on the short list as well, he's been catching a bunch of 8-11lb fish recently. Maybe something like that would be a better option. I'd absolutely be done for contributing some money for a trip like that for you. Either way I'd love to see you go on a trip of a lifetime! 4 Quote
Super User Swamp Girl Posted January 23 Super User Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said: Mexico might be a bit much to plan for and the travel/time might not be ideal, but I recently found a live bait guide on Chickamauga who is crushing it the last few winters. Think he had 35 DDs last year. I've got another Shiner guide on St. Johns River on the short list as well, he's been catching a bunch of 8-11lb fish recently. Maybe something like that would be a better option. I'd absolutely be done for contributing some money for a trip like that for you. Either way I'd love to see you go on a trip of a lifetime! Great ideas, Alex. Galen, please give a big bass fishing trip some more thought. I'll likely never catch a DD, so you could go catch one for me! 4 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 23 Super User Posted January 23 I smell a @NorthernBasser Big Bass trip gofundme Let's Do It ! ! https://www.gofundme.com/create/fundraiser/category A-Jay 8 Quote
FishTax Posted January 23 Posted January 23 I'd also be happy to contribute. There's no way I could write any words that would help, or act like I can even understand what you are going through, but I'm with everyone else in that I care, will be praying for you to conquer this, and would love to contribute to a fishing trip for you if it even gives you a brief respite from thinking about this diagnosis. 4 Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted January 23 Super User Posted January 23 @NorthernBasser, we love you too brother. You'll be in my prayers every day. 2 Quote
Super User ATA Posted January 23 Super User Posted January 23 Sorry to hear that, What I can say I pray for you ad I am asking you to fight it and stay on water as much as you can. Ive seen people with the same news and They made it 13 years as of today and we are all happy about that. I know it is too much and overwhelming but somehow I know a person with your character (as far as I know you here), Very able to fight it and stay positive. 4 Quote
Big Swimbait Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I am so very sorry to read this. As has been said, research any and all options. We received this news for our daughter when she was 6 years old - Stage 4. We met up with some research Drs. that had an experimental but totally untested option. They warned us that the treatments would probably be worse than the Cancer. After 2 1/2 years of brutal trials, she was declared Cancer free. She is now 44 years old and very healthy. Her treatment regimen became a standard for treating her type of Cancer for others. My thoughts are with you and your family. 10 Quote
DaubsNU1 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Dagnabit @NorthernBasser. That sucks!! Know that we care, and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!! 2 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 24 Super User Posted January 24 My thoughts are with you. Its devastating news. I've been through it more than once but lucky to have caught it in time. 2 Quote
DinkDonkey30 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Keep your head up buddy one day at a time. Miracles happen every day. 3 Quote
DaubsNU1 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 @NorthernBasser, was talking with my wife about your situation. She's a nurse practitioner, used to work heart and lung transplant at the NE Med Center...now she's at the VA. She seen a lot of rough cases. Hang in there buddy! We are both pulling for you! 3 Quote
Smells like fish Posted January 25 Posted January 25 There is lots of talk about immediately cutting off the food to the cancer. Read up on that asap. Read up on Fenben . Don’t accept what you were told, fight, fight, fight! Quote
SAL321 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Keep positive and live each day to it's fullest. Easier said than done I'm sure. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Know that more than once you made us laugh out loud, spend unintended money on baits we didn't need , offered solid bait buying advice and introduced me to the evil primate who is now living rent free in my head. 4 Quote
Super User whitwolf Posted January 25 Super User Posted January 25 This touches a number of us here. I'm sincerely sorry to hear of this @NorthernBasser. Tresa and I have added you to our prayer list. It's difficult to say/type the words that let you know how much the sorrow we feel is real. Lean on us. We're here for what solace we can provide. Love and prayer; powerful tools. Reach out to us and we'll listen. Reach out to us and we'll do what little we can to help you in any way we can. Lastly, as has been said, we're family here. This family is close. I know you're full of a million emotions right now. I also know that this family will always be here for you. 7 Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted January 25 Super User Posted January 25 Besides the touching well wishes already extended - may your remaining time on the water be wonderful and here’s hoping for a new personal best record bass for you caught using your favorite technique . 3 Quote
GetFishorDieTryin Posted Sunday at 11:11 PM Posted Sunday at 11:11 PM I'm sorry to hear about the bad news. Things are going to be tough, but don't despair. Modern medicine is impressive and anything with the good Lords blessing is possible. Trust your body to the doctors and entrust your soul to God. You and your family will be in my prayers. 3 Quote
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