VO-BB - 19 YEARS OLD!

Philip Banks · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:37 am Post subject: One liner of the century!

My brother-in-law was admitted to hospital last week and has discovered he has cancer of both the liver and lung. Obviously is would foolish of me to understate how serious this is for him and how distressing for the family.

I saw Douglas on Saturday at his home and he told me the full story of what happened and when. He described how under local anaesthetic the consultant took a biopsy from his liver.

Doctor "This is going very well, I've managed to collect 3 good pieces. I'll go in for another".

Douglas "Are you trying to get enough for a casserole?"

Pam · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:29 am Post subject:

Banksey-your family is in my thoughts and prayers. My Dad is dealing with lung cancer for the third time. Not easy on anyone. Thank goodness your brother-in-law has such a great sense of humor, it will serve him very well during this next phase of his journey

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Philip Banks · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:12 am Post subject:

Thanks for all the good thoughts and positive vibes. We're under no illusions here about what is the most likely outcome yet remain optimistic.

Even if the body is beaten the same will never be true of the man and his spirit.

dhouston67 · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:54 am Post subject:

You have to love a guy who keeps throwing zingers in the face of mortality. Thoughts to you and the rest of the family...
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Deirdre · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:05 am Post subject:

Seems like the Banks' extended family can face adversity like kings.

I sure am sorry that you guys have to all withstand this.
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

My mother died of cancer of the esophagus on September 19th of last year....her doctor said six months max, with or without chemo...she chose no chemo and enjoyed her last days, thanks in large part to Hospice, which I can't say enough good things about...

tammymcd · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:54 am Post subject:

Banksey, I'm very sorry to hear about Douglas, He's lucky to have you...and his sense of humor. Having gone thru a long difficult illness myself I can tell you, it's the only thing that saved me. What's that old adage? You either have to laugh or cry...laughing is better...well, something like that anyway. And you're right, regardless of what happens with his body - his Spirit will live on forever. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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Audiogal · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject:

Banksey, I'm sorry to hear about your brother-in-law's illness. It is good that he still has his sense of humor. My dad has bone marrow cancer & is about to explore Hospice...so I feel like I may understand what your family is going through. Will keep you all in my prayers.
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bobsouer · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject:

Philip,

My prayers are with you and your family as well. Indeed, I see several members of this board who are now or will soon be facing some wrenching times.

And I agree that a good sense of humor is a vital part of staying well as long as possible. Clearly Douglas has that knocked.
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Drew · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject:

My thoughts are with you, Phil.
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COURVO · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:20 am Post subject:

What else is a close-knit community for, than the support we can all muster when one of "us" needs it?

If my wife -- a hospice nurse -- was there, she'd make a big pot of Minestrone and bring it over. But since the distance is great, fire away with questions if you need, and she'd be happy to offer simple layman answers to complicated medical issues....and, of course you're on the prayer list at our church.

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Tom Greenlee · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:50 am Post subject:

Philip,

I'm very sorry about Douglas. I lost 2 aunts and an uncle to cancer and it's very sad indeed. It's wonderful that he has kept his sense of humor. Being gloomy isn't going to change the course of things...why not make it as pleasant as possible. I am thinking about you and your family and have you all in my prayers.
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audio'connell · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:46 am Post subject: Re: One liner of the century!