Thunderstruck and Gobsmacked

ClaretCanada · Post by **ClaretCanada** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:34 pm

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.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:39 pm

F***ing hell, that's put a shi**er on the evening.

Sending lots of love ClaretCanada.

Heaton's Gloves · Post by **Heaton's Gloves** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:40 pm

You are in our thoughts and prayers my friend. Stay strong and know you are not alone.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:42 pm

Words fail me,my heart goes out to you .. I think we are all gobsmacked on hearing your sad news..

TonbridgeClaret · Post by **TonbridgeClaret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:46 pm

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.

ClaretCanada · Post by **ClaretCanada** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:47 pm

I feel no anger or pain at all
just told 3/4 weeks
Thanks everyone for great time in here
GREAT SEASON UTC

bartons baggage · Post by **bartons baggage** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:47 pm

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.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:50 pm

Enjoy the time you have left Canada, sad news indeed.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:50 pm

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.

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:52 pm

You are in my prayers.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:52 pm

ClaretCanada wrote: GREAT SEASON UTC

For the next few weeks it's....UTCC

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:55 pm

Just speechless, Canada. Love, love, love. May your last few weeks be filled with love.

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:01 pm

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

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:03 pm

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.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:04 pm

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!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:08 pm

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

Stickers · Post by **Stickers** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:14 pm

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.

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:16 pm

All our thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:20 pm

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?

stokesy19 · Post by **stokesy19** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:29 pm

So sorry to hear this sad news ClaretCanada. My love and thoughts are with you xx

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:30 pm

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.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:42 pm

******* 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.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:51 pm

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.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:55 pm

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.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:00 pm

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.

Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:02 pm

Very best wishes to you as you face this great difficulty. You are held in many fellow Clarets' thoughts and prayers.

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:03 pm

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.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:09 pm

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.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:11 pm

Wishing you the strength to fight your battle with every fibre of my being ; you can do it!

Billy_Bumface · Post by **Billy_Bumface** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:20 pm

God bless you ClaretCanada

Bertiebeehead · Post by **Bertiebeehead** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:20 pm

Get out of hospital and enjoy the next 3-4 weeks to the max with your loved ones.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:30 pm

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.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:31 pm

I hope you make Death proud to take you.

Bullabill · Post by **Bullabill** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:34 pm

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.

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:45 pm

Keep fighting mate. Horrible illness that touches us all

mybloodisclaret · Post by **mybloodisclaret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:46 pm

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.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:54 pm

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.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:11 pm

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.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:13 pm

Leave no kind words unsaid, and all the best x

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:15 pm

Horrible news.
No real words. Just hope you spend some time with loved ones.

lesxdp · Post by **lesxdp** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:27 pm

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.

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:27 pm

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.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:40 pm

No words, just fight, fight until you can't fight any more. Enjoy everything. Peace.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:20 am

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.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:26 am

Very sorry to hear this awful news CC. All the best.

Sutton-Claret · Post by **Sutton-Claret** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:26 am

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

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:27 am

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

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:38 am

Very sad and shocked to read this terrible news , my thoughts are with you and your family.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:59 am

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.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:11 am

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.