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The driving force of 4 straight superbowl appearances, a man of great courage, faith and compassion.

 

We love you Jim... you can beat this...

 

...prayers...

 

...lots of prayers...

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Good Lord, this man has been through a lot....he's the reason I finally gave up chewing and dipping tobacco in 2014....Our prayers are with you number 12.

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18 minutes ago, corta765 said:

 

Yep. my cousin had similar and beat it at 30. Came back at 31 and despite treatment he passed at 32. Unfortunately it always seems like your on borrowed time when its up in that region. Hopefully he makes it through but certainly not a good sign if it came back once more.

oh man.  it's just such a difficult form of cancer.  years ago when i work at a hospital, i was part of a team what would manage these cases.  they would see me before treatment, and shortly after for re-evaluation.  it was pretty difficult to see the patients post treatment.  the radiation would burn the skin and devastate the mouth.  their jaw bone becomes so weak from the lack of blood supply caused by the radiation, that we would hear stories of large sections of bone fracturing off with simple tooth extractions.  people have to go into hyperbaric chambers before any surgeries can be done post radiation.  limited saliva so it's hard to chew.  rampant decay because of the lack of saliva, and the act of swallowing feels like pins and needles.  the process is just awful for the patient.  

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3 minutes ago, Figster said:

The driving force of 3 straight superbowl appearances, a man of great courage, faith and compassion.

 

We love you Jim... you can beat this...

 

...prayers...

 

...lots of prayers...

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35 minutes ago, MarkyMannn said:

Bash this guy all you want, but he's not wrong.  Understand for most people your opinion is driven by your experiences

 

 

What?  The American medical system obviously has its flaws, but our current cancer treatments are not "BS."  I had childhood bone cancer and I wouldn't be here today, 30 years later, with a wife and 2 kids, if it hadn't been for my chemo, radiation and the great doctors and medical staff at Roswell Park.

 

Prayers for Jim and his family.

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1 hour ago, nedboy7 said:

 

Cancer treatment in the us is dictated by the medical indaustial complex.  Its all BS. 

 

Wow.. Expert on the subject? Hoping only for the best Jimbo..

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1 hour ago, nedboy7 said:

 

Cancer treatment in the us is dictated by the medical indaustial complex.  Its all BS. 

While some may agree or disagree to your quote.. Do you really think this is the place for this type of conversation?

I think not.

 

GL JIMBO! your Strong!

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