The news I got I wouldn't wish upon anyone!

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

Damn right. Like I said to my mom and family when they tried to baby me I have cancer I am not dead damnit. I mean why feel sorry, It will help none. this is one of those things that will let me brag later. say hah I had cancer and it didnt stop me. I have a dream, and nothing not even satan himself can stop me. I owe most of the high spirits to you all thanks alot. god bless.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

Hey this morning I had my first treatment. went ok. Not tired, still hungry, just got a headache. They said usually in this stage that they do surgery, because they remove almost the whole stomach. I asked to do the radiation. I couldnt be a bb with no stomach. She thinks this is for the best anyway. all looks good so far and i will keep ya all posted

 

[Seanp156]

I agree with the others, lay off the training for as long as the doctor recommends... I know taking breaks sucks, but saving your strength at this point is much more important. I wish you a quick and full recovery .

 

[Imwithstupid926]

Good God! We'll be here for you 24/7 365/366 Days a year man. Get better eat healthy and pray.

 

[MyK]

Good God! We'll be here for you 24/7 365/366 Days a year man. Get better eat healthy and pray.

Listen to this guy NITG, he had cancer of the hand and beat it with a difibulator!!

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

huh for real. Wow. Like I said had the first treatment today. feel like myself just still have a headache, and i am pissed off for no reason, ohh well.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

So far today i have had 5 meals since 5am

it is now 318 and i finished my 5th.

meal1: 2 eggs, 6 whites, 2 cups cooked oats, 1 cup milk, banana
meal2: 2 cans tuna, 5 whole wheat bread. apple, 1 cup oj
meal3: 3 scoops whey, 2 cups cooked oats, banana
meal4: 8oz chicken breasts, 2 cups rice, 1 potatoe, sprouts
meal5: 8oz flank steak, 2 potatoes, spinach, sprouts, tomatoes, 1 orange.

I am eating like no other, since monkey said to eat as much as possible. forcing it down. plus i ahve drank 1.5g water.

upped my glutamin from 5g 4x a day to 10g 4x a day. doc said ok. and 6g hmb.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

I plan on;

5 more meals

6oz ground beef, 2 wwb, 1 potaoe, corn
8oz chicken, 2 cups rice, salad
8oz turkey, 3 cups pinto beans, brocolli
1 can tune, 4 whole wheat bread
3 scoops whey, 3 cups milk, 10g glutamin, 3g hmb, at bed.

I know this is alot but hey in case my appetite drops i will keep this up as long as i can.

 

[J'Bo]

Thank you, And i am loading up on foods like a bear in the fall. each meal is like 100 cals plus. I am eating everything in sight. And thanks to the lovely j'bo, I am flatterd but i am sure i am not as strong as many in any way.

I love eating everything in site sometimes
Make sure you keep us posted on your progress.
Can i send you a shirt to sign, since you will be a famous bodybuilder once you are done treatment

 

[Flex]

Best of luck to ya, bro.


I know you want to keep training, but you need to think long term here. Trust me when I say this, 3 months over the course of a lifetime is nothing.

I just got done with breaking my hand, out of the gym for just under 8 weeks. At first I wanted to kill myself, but before you know it, you're right back in the gym, hungrier than ever.

Listen to your Dr., and take the time off. Time will go quickly, then you'll be more dedicated and motivated to realize your dream than ever.

God Bless

FLEX

 

[myCATpowerlifts]

I'm really sorry to hear that man.
That's terrible, but like you said, it was caught very early, so I'm sure you will be alright.

Stay strong during your therapy and don't lose hope or worry too much about your training!

 

[greekblondechic]

I am so very sorry to hear the news but your positive spirit is so refreshing, my prayers are with you.

 

[goandykid]

lovin the enthusiasm... good luck and keep it up man

 

[Mudge]

Take care of yourself man, if you are worried about stress to the body there is nothing wrong with low volume training. I guess as I get older its the best way to fly.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

Yeah doc says no so i will take the route. Thank you all for your posts. J'bo send me a pm and i will send you my addy lol. thanks alot

 

[CRASHMAN]

dude this really sucks im so sorry

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

I will be ok. Aint nothing ot it but to do it. No treatment till monday. I am happy. I am thinking about going swimming anyone disagree. I mean not actual laps, just fucking roud with friends. Or the hot tub. to much or no?

 

[CRASHMAN]

I will be ok. Aint nothing ot it but to do it. No treatment till monday. I am happy. I am thinking about going swimming anyone disagree. I mean not actual laps, just fucking roud with friends. Or the hot tub. to much or no?

id live your last days off treatment well because when it starts its probably going to drain you pretty bad.

 

[Skate67]

Wow I'm very sorry to hear the news. But you seem to be in great spirits which is very impressive. I know when my mom found out she had cancer she wasn't acting like you are thats for sure.

Just follow the docs advice and youll be back training in no time.

Keep your chin up (not that you aren't already )

For what it's worth, I got your back man.

 

[ABLQ2]

This time I am posting something that hit me like a brick wall today. Something that will more than likely shut me down in my youth. No more bodybuilding, huh I always figured I would go on for years into super stardom, and be a great. Well it may happen still but I do not know.

Today January 10,2006. I was told I have stomach cancer. I was wondering why I suddenly lost like 20 pounds. I even posted in here about how to gain it back. Then the feelings of fullness after barely eating. The throwing up, the dizziness, and the stomach pain which felt like my appendix before they removed it.

I went to my doctor and asked her what it could be, and she kinda shrugged and said maybe a growth spurt, maybe too much lifting. Then My mom asked her to give and endoscopy. So they did and found that I have stomach cancer. They said they caught it in the irst stage, and this is the earliest she has ever seen it caught. She also said only 15% are caught early enough to do anythign about, before it spreads to the rest, or other parts of the body.

She told me to stop my training, and I refused. She said well then you dig your grave. I asked if the training caused it, she said no but the extra stress while i recieve radiation would not be good. I still say fuck it, I am not giving up a dream, I am matthew greger damn it, and i can take the world. She said well that is a ogod mind set, bet i warned you. I start radiation on thursday. She said about 3 months I may be back to training well. Then she said it all depends on the person. so I told her 2 months lol. I mean I feel fine, but i am always tired. I still choke down 8 meals. and will continue to, if i throw it up, i will eat another.

I am just wanting to tell all of you, I will still post, I will still train, and I will still be me. I mean Anyone that reads this should take my advice. No matter what life throws at you, never, and I mean never give up on a dream. Damnit a dream is a life long job.

I love this site, and I love the knowledge I have learned here. Thank all of you for your time, and I hope you did not waste too much time reading this.

I am sorry to hear this. I think that the key to beating cancer is the mindset and mentality. Never give up- even when you feel like shit, and you will. Keep the iron mind and remember, your best friend is food at this point. Good luck, and livestrong.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

Thanks to all of you. I am doing fine. except for the fucking headaches lol. I am eating like a bear still. I went swimming today, it was awesome. even got laid. haha. hope that was low volume training. lol. I am sure the worst is yet to come but i will del with it then. check ya latta. thanks for the posts.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

Well the tiredness has definetely set in. But o well. I am still at 8 meals a day tho 2 are shakes now. Feel good, headache gone, but man do my fucking lips get chapped, and my skin from being in this shit. Thats my update,good day.

 

[J'Bo]

Yeah doc says no so i will take the route. Thank you all for your posts. J'bo send me a pm and i will send you my addy lol. thanks alot

I get an autograph

 

[Devlin]

I read in another thread where you said you had cancer so I came in here. You are so young and that is a major plus when fighting cancer. This is a fight you will beat, I'm sure of it. I'm sure at this point you are tired of hearing the "I'm sorry about the cancer" I know I started to get tired of hearing it. Yes I am a cancer survivor. While mine was only thyroid cancer, which resulted in the total removal of my thyroid and radioactive iodine treatment. My radioaction was much different than what you are going through, but I will say this. My treatment kicked my ass so rest up as much as you can and do not do more than you have too. I pushed myself too hard right after treatment and ended up in the ER 5 days after treatment. Keep us posted and stay strong.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

Well everyone, I am feeling sick. Like I got the fucking flu. Sucks so damn bad. I am down to 250 pounds. I still eating 7 meals a day, three shakes. and 4 big meals. This reall blowz. I am losing all my muscle. I did bench today, just one rep when a buddy was lifting. I did 275, maybe could max at 290. so lost 45 from bench. This is really pissing me off. I am just waiting for the end.

 

[Devlin]

Well everyone, I am feeling sick. Like I got the fucking flu. Sucks so damn bad. I am down to 250 pounds. I still eating 7 meals a day, three shakes. and 4 big meals. This reall blowz. I am losing all my muscle. I did bench today, just one rep when a buddy was lifting. I did 275, maybe could max at 290. so lost 45 from bench. This is really pissing me off. I am just waiting for the end.

That's how my dose of radiation made me feel. Hang in there, it will get better. Just don't push yourself or it will take longer to recover. Take it one day at a time with the end in mind and vent when you need to in here. From reading throught this thread you have a lot of people in here who support you.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

Thank you for the posts. Today i have weird little energy spurts. Like I can walk and mess around with friends then i shut down like a powerhouse in a storm. I dont understand. doc says it is normal. 9 more treatments. I am happy bout this aspect. I am getting antzy to hit the weights again. I am really itching for it. I am have beed just working on my car lately. changed the motor. went from a 2.8l to a 3.8 liter v6 3800 series one. needed alot of mods but it was a good job. new tranny. I am fixing up a 1989 berretta gt. It goes like 155 now. I want to test with new engine. but will wait till i am better. I am also removing the power stearing which zps some horsepower.. all in all i am still doing ok./

 

[gococksDJS]

It's good to hear that you're doing alright. Hang in there bro.

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

I will, sorry i sort of slacked on the updates. been lazy lol. I am walking alot though lol. Like 12-15 miles a day. I walk everywhere, friends stroll with me. Just soemthing ot do since i cannot workout. I am upping my food again. I am at 7 meals today, all solid food, and in a while i will have a shake before bed. meals are kinda getting hard to get down but it is ok.

 

[w00kie]

Damn crazy shit bro. Get well soon man.


peace

w00k