Comments on: An Open Letter to Blake L and His Parents http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Penny http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410677 Penny Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:22:49 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410677 Blake, I am an ICU nurse. It may seem that my personal experience is limited to a loss of my father to Adenocarcinoma, but it has grown with the many individuals that have stepped through the hospital doors. Believe. Like the many people who have posted before me I encourage you to have faith. Faith in a higher power, your family, your physicians and caretakers - most importantly yourself. Will is an amazing vehicle. You can drive yourself forward to the future, one moment at a time. As for me, I will pray for you. The words of one more person joining the thoughts of many. Take Care. Blake,
I am an ICU nurse. It may seem that my personal experience is limited to a loss of my father to Adenocarcinoma, but it has grown with the many individuals that have stepped through the hospital doors.
Believe. Like the many people who have posted before me I encourage you to have faith. Faith in a higher power, your family, your physicians and caretakers – most importantly yourself. Will is an amazing vehicle. You can drive yourself forward to the future, one moment at a time.
As for me, I will pray for you. The words of one more person joining the thoughts of many. Take Care.

]]> By: Cliff http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410558 Cliff Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:03:41 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410558 Blake, I'm a 3-time blood cancer survivor (aggressive chemo-resistant nHL, Hodgkins, grey-zone B-cell lymphoma) and had my allogeneic BMT two years ago this month. I currently have chronic GvHD, courtesy of the BMT. Throughout my 5 years dealing with cancer, endurance SS and fixedgear cycling has been my primary exercise regimen. Every other type of rigorous exercise is either too harsh for my body (having done four major treatments) or bad for my immune system, which is always weak or non-existent. I've been on high doses of prednisone (corticosteroid/immunosuppressant) for the last 5 months to tame my latest GvHD flare-up, and that makes me very weak, but I've been able to do three century rides since the NYC Century on 9/7 within the past five weeks. One century every other week, with the first two on my fixie and last week's was the hilly Bike MS-100 NYC. (I've done the NYCC every year since my first diagnosis in 2004 and it usually coincides with when I'm at Stage 4 just before a major treatment.) So, being able to get out there and do your thing AFTER a BMT is very possible. Have hope. And know, that one day, you'll be out inspiring others to do the same. Hoping the best for you, buddy. Cliff Blake,

I’m a 3-time blood cancer survivor (aggressive chemo-resistant nHL, Hodgkins, grey-zone B-cell lymphoma) and had my allogeneic BMT two years ago this month. I currently have chronic GvHD, courtesy of the BMT. Throughout my 5 years dealing with cancer, endurance SS and fixedgear cycling has been my primary exercise regimen. Every other type of rigorous exercise is either too harsh for my body (having done four major treatments) or bad for my immune system, which is always weak or non-existent. I’ve been on high doses of prednisone (corticosteroid/immunosuppressant) for the last 5 months to tame my latest GvHD flare-up, and that makes me very weak, but I’ve been able to do three century rides since the NYC Century on 9/7 within the past five weeks. One century every other week, with the first two on my fixie and last week’s was the hilly Bike MS-100 NYC. (I’ve done the NYCC every year since my first diagnosis in 2004 and it usually coincides with when I’m at Stage 4 just before a major treatment.)

So, being able to get out there and do your thing AFTER a BMT is very possible. Have hope. And know, that one day, you’ll be out inspiring others to do the same. Hoping the best for you, buddy.

Cliff

]]> By: tough cookie http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410474 tough cookie Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:44:06 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410474 i've been fighting lung cancer for the better part of two years - since i was 26; i've never been a smoker; i've always been an athlese; now i've had chemo, had two lobes of my right lung removed, had more chemo paired with radiation, they told me i was clear, they told me it was back, i've been back on the chemo for the past eight months. it is nothing less than a roller coaster. for me, and unfortunately, those closest to me. i find the best i can do is reflect on the good things when my head hits the pillow each night, never miss an opportunity to say "i love you" - be it to family, my boyfriend, or friends - and never miss a chance to say "thank you", either - for things big and small, to nurses, doctors, people holding doors, or even a pizza guy bringing much needed tasty goodness. i hate the cancer with all my being, and i hate the cancer that has found the way into friends' lives, and strangers' lives, too. be thankful for all that is good in the world, because there is a whole lot of it. fight like hell. you have one more fan out there in cancer land tonight, blake & family. i’ve been fighting lung cancer for the better part of two years – since i was 26; i’ve never been a smoker; i’ve always been an athlese; now i’ve had chemo, had two lobes of my right lung removed, had more chemo paired with radiation, they told me i was clear, they told me it was back, i’ve been back on the chemo for the past eight months.

it is nothing less than a roller coaster. for me, and unfortunately, those closest to me.

i find the best i can do is reflect on the good things when my head hits the pillow each night, never miss an opportunity to say “i love you” – be it to family, my boyfriend, or friends – and never miss a chance to say “thank you”, either – for things big and small, to nurses, doctors, people holding doors, or even a pizza guy bringing much needed tasty goodness.

i hate the cancer with all my being, and i hate the cancer that has found the way into friends’ lives, and strangers’ lives, too.

be thankful for all that is good in the world, because there is a whole lot of it.

fight like hell.

you have one more fan out there in cancer land tonight, blake & family.

]]> By: Bill F. http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410371 Bill F. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:12:10 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410371 Blake, Welcome to the Fatty Family. The funny thing about this blog is that it is more like a living room than a website. We have a great time together but most of all, we support each other. We will include you in our family prayers. WIN, Bill Blake,
Welcome to the Fatty Family. The funny thing about this blog is that it is more like a living room than a website. We have a great time together but most of all, we support each other.

We will include you in our family prayers.

WIN,

Bill

]]> By: nibo http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410360 nibo Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:44:59 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410360 People have it and fight it every day and every day there are people who make it. You can make it. nibo People have it and fight it every day and every day there are people who make it. You can make it.

nibo

]]> By: Mrs F/C Susan http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410330 Mrs F/C Susan Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:38:18 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410330 Blake and family, I am so sorry for what you are having to endure. Stay Strong and fight. There are so many good people in this world that go up and beyond themselveves to show love and that they want to help. So amazing. Let them help you if can. I think these acts of kindness can bring a little peace to both sides. Give thanks for each day and each person you love. Some days will be good, others not so good. Try and stay positive. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. F/C Susan p.s.I have to say it :Cancer Sucks! Blake and family,

I am so sorry for what you are having to endure. Stay Strong and fight. There are so many good people in this world that go up and beyond themselveves to show love and that they want to help. So amazing. Let them help you if can. I think these acts of kindness can bring a little peace to both sides.

Give thanks for each day and each person you love. Some days will be good, others not so good.

Try and stay positive. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. F/C

Susan

p.s.I have to say it :Cancer Sucks!

]]> By: Clydesteve http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410329 Clydesteve Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:32:42 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410329 Blake, I am praying for you at 2:01 PM PST, along with Susan WIN! LiveSTRONG!! Steve Blake,

I am praying for you at 2:01 PM PST, along with Susan

WIN!

LiveSTRONG!!

Steve

]]> By: Jon http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410325 Jon Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:59:35 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410325 Don't give up, Blake. Fight hard and keep your faith up. Don’t give up, Blake. Fight hard and keep your faith up.

]]> By: Ka_Jun http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410321 Ka_Jun Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:02:40 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410321 Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Fight hard! Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Fight hard!

]]> By: Blorgh http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/comment-page-2/#comment-410319 Blorgh Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:41:55 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/03/an-open-letter-to-blake-l-and-his-parents/#comment-410319 Win Blake and Win Susan! Win Blake and Win Susan!

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