irishfield Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Man Mike... those are some GREAT fish!!! You'll get out again before the ice melts... sure you will !! I wish you all the best... if our paths meet in the city in the near future we need to do lunch with You, Jen, Leah and I. As I'm sure you have over the last couple of years...... we have dealt with people that mean well in the grand scheme of things, but have no idea of the deep hurt that offering "hear say" cancer advise can do to patient and family. Why people type up crap and share it on the internet, like PF put up as a well meaning piece of advise, is beyond me... it's false propoganda. http://www.snopes.com/medical/disease/cancerupdate.asp Edited February 25, 2013 by irishfield
woodenboater Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 Wishing you well while you're fighting off the C, it can be beat back. The lakers will be waiting for your hatch match next season
ctdd2006 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 Great ice season! You kicked ass! Now go kick ass! Don't know you...but surely rooting for you! All the best...from our home to yours. BE tough!
ctdd2006 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 Man Mike... those are some GREAT fish!!! You'll get out again before the ice melts... sure you will !! I wish you all the best... if our paths meet in the city in the near future we need to do lunch with You, Jen, Leah and I. As I'm sure you have over the last couple of years...... we have dealt with people that mean well in the grand scheme of things, but have no idea of the deep hurt that offering "hear say" cancer advise can do to patient and family. Why people type up crap and share it on the internet, like PF put up as a well meaning piece of advise, is beyond me... it's false propoganda. http://www.snopes.com/medical/disease/cancerupdate.asp ...hoped someone would tackle that! Well said
nancur373 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) . Edited February 25, 2013 by PURENEWF
irishfield Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 I guess you missed the part about YOU putting it up as well meaning piece of advice and someone else typing up crap and putting it on the internet. I guess you have to live it to understand it... Sorry Mike... carry on!
nancur373 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 Sorry Wayne. My apologies. These back meds have me drowsy and cranky. I'll remove post.
MJL Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Posted February 25, 2013 Those sure are some great laker shots, I like the 'matching the hatch' photo . How about an underwater shot next time. Wishing all the best to you and your family in the future. Mike, Hopefully I’ll be equipped with a new underwater housing shortly for this bad boy I picked up last month Sorry Wayne. My apologies. These back meds have me drowsy and cranky. I'll remove post. No worries. Over the last 2+yrs, I’ve been given the opportunity to become a student of oncology. The doctors at Sunnybrook, Scarborough Grace, Mount Sinai & more have given me the probabilities & statistics and various recommendations but they’ve always given me the choice to make the final decisions on what route to take. As such, I’ve tried to learn as much as I can to prepare myself for the bumpy road ahead. I’m fortunate to have all of you in this community who care as much as you do and I will be forever grateful and appreciative for that I’ll let you guys know how it goes Cheers & all smiles Mike
porkpie Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 All the best with your treatment! Beautiful fish!
BillM Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 Mike, those fisheye shots are going to make my eyes bleed!! LOL!!!! Goodluck on the treatment dude, lots of steelies up here waiting for ya.
TJQ Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 Nice Report and beauty fish.. Im thinking of you and hope the treatments go as well as they can!
fishnsled Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 Some great fish MIke!! Thanks for the post. Nothing but the best for you Mike during the next round of treatments. Be strong and kick it in the !!
Jds63 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 Great report Mike, stay strong knowing we are all pulling for you ...
Harrison Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 Look forward to your posts Mike, love the pics. Chin up my friend. If life was easy, we would never appreciate it.
wallacio Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 When I read the title of your post, I was hoping that the "low" didn't mean that the cancer had returned. All the best with your fight Mike.
limeyangler Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 You can put the same beating on the cancer you do on the lakers....great report Mike.
MJL Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks a ton guys for your support. Forever grateful The plan will be finalized on Friday after a number of doctors discuss my case. I’m currently booked for 3 rounds of chemo lasting a total of 9 weeks (1 round = 3wks). Treatment starts Monday. Unfortunately, there are a couple other spots where the cancer may also be so radiation was not the recommended method of treatment. My mom bought a tons of cases of Ensure/Boost drinks and stocked up on baking soda for mouthwash. I’m as ready for it as I will ever be. Maybe 1 more trip onto the ice… Thanks again guys Mike
Old Ironmaker Posted February 28, 2013 Report Posted February 28, 2013 Mike, you sure do know how to catch them. And only a short time fishing. I have never had a Lake day like that and I bet I have spent a years salary more than you have over the years on tackle. As far as you health, been there done that. What has worked for me is attitude. As well as everyone that I know that has beat it, the common denominator is attitude. I have a kid brother that was given a clean bill of health 5 years ago and is obsessed with the disease. Just ask him, if you have an extra hour in your life to waste. I have been cancer free for a year and will be tested every 6 months for the next few years. I run into old friends and co workers and they ask what's new? I tell them about the bass and perch we hammer and my golf game getting worse, they ask, " oh, I was told you have cancer ". I reply " oh, that?" Attitude son, attitude, same as hauling in that 12 pounder on 2 lb. Test. Attitude, along with everyone's best wishes and prayers.
The Urban Fisherman Posted February 28, 2013 Report Posted February 28, 2013 Mike we need a "like" button on OFC so I can put a "like" button beat down on all the great responses here. Once again, we're in your corner brother and I'm looking forward to hitting the water with you when you're back to %100!
Leecher Posted March 1, 2013 Report Posted March 1, 2013 You've certainly got the lakers dialed in this season Mike compared from years past Awesome report and pics Best of luck with this round of treatment... will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. TJunkie
TDunn Posted March 1, 2013 Report Posted March 1, 2013 Congrats on your laker success this year! Good luck with your treatment Mike. TDunn
msp Posted March 4, 2013 Report Posted March 4, 2013 Sorry to hear the bad news. Best wishes for getting through the battle. Your a strong individual. I have faith you will overcome. Nice fish too !
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