Life, Death, Choices.

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The dreaded news, the post I never wanted to make. Thanks everyone for their support.

Off to see the wife's Oncologist yesterday. I was prepared, I had done all my research. I new what was coming. But it still hits you like a ton of bricks.

We never got a time, a life left, we did not ask for one. We did not want one.

As I talked about in previous posts there was one possible drug left for the wife to try, if she wanted to. I was hoping she was going to refuse it. After chatting last night, she seems to have made up her mind to refuse it.

It all comes down to quality of life or quantity of life. And after the oncologist stating in the real world (not clinical trials) patients of his that took Regorafenib only got an extra 7 to 10 days added to their life and the 'highly toxic' drug will more than likely take away any quality of life. We, she, had to face the stark reality.

As her oncologist said, he cannot tell her to take the pill or not take the pill but he gave us the facts. But he did give one statement that I think we both needed to hear: I would not give such a toxic treatment to my worst enemy.

I believe that is what my wife needed to hear.

So here I am, updating everyone. What is next? The wife has to inform her cancer team of her decision. The Palliative care team has to be put in place for the future, near or far.

People ask me how I handle it all. As I said in a video that is uploading while I write this. I have to be the strength, I have to be the positive one, I have to be the rock. For both of us. I have no choice.

So my choice is to keep living, keep blogging, keep looking after my wife the best way I know how.

Subject change.

@adedayoolumide this one is for you: ListNerds. I hope you decide to join. And I will do my best to answer questions, point you in the correct direction and coach you.

Speaking of ListNerds. I climbed back upto number 13 on the RichList. Rock and Roll baby.

My Hive-Engine Node.

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I did my usual morning of buying 2 WorkerBee tokens and staking them. As you can see I am upto 81 personal WorkerBee. That brings my support level to 23,500. As you can see in the screen shot, if I want to move up a level I have to pass 31,062 at the moment. Some work to do. If you are so kind and have not done so already please think about showing me some support.

In saying that, thanks to everyone that has so far.

Last thing I want to say today is how much I am loving Threads by Leo. My Twitter use has gone way down. I am thinking maybe I should be using both. Thoughts?

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List Nerds

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Have a super positive day everyone.

Bradley

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Most things can be categorized into good, bad and ugly. Sometimes all should be repeated, re-posting this. 🔮🧿🧩

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So sad for you. Praying the quality of these last days will be amazingly peaceful. May the God of all comfort walk with your wife and with all of you. !HBIT

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My thoughts are with you both Bradley, and as you say you need to be positive one, the rock for you both.

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I am really sorry to hear these news about your wife Bradley, stay strong and !ALIVE

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I am so sorry to hear about your wife.

I read your posts and know that you attribute her to saving your life.

I send you lots of love and blessings.

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Sorry for the family health issues hope you have the best possible weekend
Stay strong bro😎
@bradleyarrow
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Not something anyone wants to hear when they have a doctor's visit. I'm sorry for you and your family and I can totally see why she chooses quality over quantity. I hope you can make some more great memories with the family!

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Thank you. Just happen to have granddaughters time right now 😀

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It is a hard choice, but I feel that your wife has made the right choice for you and her.
No one wants to see their loved ones suffer.
Enjoy your time with the grandkids.
Stay strong, and remember you have a Hive family that is praying for you and your family.
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Sorry to hear that your wife's cancer is getting worse Bradley, and I hope that she gets good quality of the life she has, and great to see that you are able to pull together and also focus on your Hive journey, take care and stay awesome.


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Once again my friend, thank you 😊

My Hive family helps keep me strong.

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Great to hear Bradley, take care and stay awes


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I can just echo the sentiments others have said and wish you the best with your wife.

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I feel so bad for you and I know it's rough times now but I wish you and your wife the best and that she has the power to fight cancer.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your wife @bradleyarrow, life can be so unfair at times! Wishing you much strength with caring for your wife 🙏🏻

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Oh my dear friend, I am late to this post as I didn't even logon yesterday, but you and your dear wife get all the positive vibes from me. Both of you are people of just amazing and awesome courage and I feel privileged to get to know such strong, beautiful souls, even if it's only through the digital realm.

As always, much love here😊

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Thank you millions 😀

Wait till you watch the video. Oh boy.

You and People like you on Hive help give me strength 💪

Hope everything is positive and awesome for you and yours.

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I was hoping not to get this terrible news. I am so sorry. All you can do is "keep living, keep blogging, keep looking after my wife the best way I know how." It won't be easy believe me, I went through the same thing with my first wife. Thank you for sharing with your ListNerd friends.

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I hate to hear about your wife man! Just know you have a global community that is here for you!

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So sorry to hear this. I wish you and your wife strength and comfort. 💜

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@bradleyarrow,


I am sorry to hear such news. I have dealt with that dreaded "C" word many times in my life. From friends, here on the blockchain. To our sweet granddaughter, we lost many years ago to Leukemia.


As I talked about in previous posts there was one possible drug left for the wife to try, if she wanted to. I was hoping she was going to refuse it. After chatting last night, she seems to have made up her mind to refuse it.


With the greatest of respect... have you looked into the possibility of cannabis? I utilize this for my Multiple Sclerosis, but I am also here in the States, and know the topic is looked at differently, wherever it is discussed. Regardless... Know everyone here in my home, as well as all of us at The Terminal Discord... send you our love, prayers, and positive energy.

Love and light brother...

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May the Lord bestow blessings upon you and your wife, hopefully it works for the best in God's eyes.
It is extremely difficult to "face it head on" as one of my best friends told me when I asked him if he was going to accept the current treatments for his pancreatic cancer; his answer was no, he was taking it head on.
All we can do is hold to all good things as people. Best wishes for all things Bradley.

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