Darkwind
So yeah that lump in my neck

*Tango*


Posted Feb 29, 2016, 10:18 pm 		Its cancer of the throat and lymph. Some of you have known, some recently found out. It's stage 4a(treatable). I have 9 weeks of chemo and 7 more of chemo and radiation. If I seem short tempered, if I lapse in judgement, please report it to Sam. I usually do when I have to do any marshalling. I don't want to do anything to hurt the game I've worked hard to help out.

If I don't respond when you're looking for a scout it's because I don't feel safe leading you. When I'm going through the 6 day chemo I'm tired. My thoughts are cloudy. I take a lot of naps. I'm frequently AFK. The good days are good, the bad days are bad. They're days, and I'll take what I can get.

If you have a beef with me or my marshalling and want to complain about it in the lobby feel free. Just don't cuss. And use my name when you're talking about me. You do it when I logon, or when you logon and see I'm on, so I know you're talking to me. There aren't alot if any other marshals that are enforcing the no cussing thing Sam wants enforced, so I know you mean me. At least have that much in the way of intestinal fortitude. When you've got cancer someone complaining about you trying to help out in an online game is really, really funny. Honestly it makes me smile every time.
*The X Man*


Posted Feb 29, 2016, 11:00 pm 		Stay strong. It is not easy, it is a long hard fight. Friends and family support are very important, especially to let you know you are not alone. That even goes for all the players in DW too.

Anytime you need help or have a question, I will do my best to be there to talk to. Going thru a similar path in life makes it easier for me to understand.

So in the meantime, focus on your health. When going thru chemo, there is no such thing as too much rest, so take as much as you need.
Groovelle


Posted Mar 1, 2016, 11:48 am 		Be well Tango.
*Jagged Monkey*


Posted Mar 1, 2016, 12:46 pm 		Get well soon dude.
*Awefense*


Posted Mar 1, 2016, 12:58 pm 		Dang Tango. Sorry to hear that. Keep up the good fight. Most importantly, stay positive.

Sending all possible good vibes your way.

Awefense
Super Fluke


Posted Mar 1, 2016, 3:07 pm 		Sorry to hear Tango, I hope you can recover.

Stay strong.
Racing Robbie


Posted Mar 1, 2016, 7:44 pm 		Don't let that fecking stuff beat you

And we'll see you on the other side
*Brunwulf*


Posted Mar 1, 2016, 10:23 pm 		Kick that C's ass like it's me in a CoE Tango!

All my best wishes.
Anytime you want to chat in lobby- please feel free to ping me.
Much love,
Brun.
*Longo*


Posted Mar 2, 2016, 5:53 am 		Fight well, as you always have Tango.
*Boonwolf*


Posted Mar 2, 2016, 9:22 am 		Cancer sucks i wish you the best i lost my left nut from cancer at least your not going to end up with a knick name like i have at work. Damn pen company's ;)
*Tango*


Posted Mar 2, 2016, 10:06 am 		Thanks for the kind words of encouragement guys.
Joel Autobaun


Posted Mar 3, 2016, 12:10 am 		FK Cancer. You'll beat it.
Speed_Melon


Posted Mar 17, 2016, 10:35 pm 		Keep on trucking Tango.
*sam*


Posted Mar 18, 2016, 12:25 pm 		We're all rootin' for ya. Best wishes :-)
d0dger


Posted Mar 18, 2016, 12:54 pm 		Don't forget to have some fun while you're fightin'
*viKKing*


Posted Mar 19, 2016, 5:35 pm 		Best wishes Tango.

Never give up, never surrender!
Grimm Sykes


Posted Mar 19, 2016, 8:37 pm 		There was a man in colorado who rubbed a MMJ balm on his neck tumors and it seemed to cure his cancer. This started a massive study into the subject.

I hope this info can lead you towards some help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tdZdWFMfbs
*Grograt*
gary.r.horder@gmail.com

Posted Mar 28, 2016, 9:06 pm 		ah matey, stay strong. if you need to shoot at anybody ill throw an un armed courier out :) ya have some good friends on here use them off you ever need too bud
*Tango*


Posted May 24, 2016, 1:31 am 		Next round of treatment starts tomorrow, this is the big guns. Chemo in conjunction with daily radiation for 7 weeks, every weekday. At first things will be easy but they will get progressively more intense with the radiation every time. If I'm tired, irritable or unresponsive I apologize.
d0dger


Posted May 24, 2016, 6:12 am 		Break a leg!
JoniBoy


Posted May 24, 2016, 7:36 am 		Good luck!
*Tango*


Posted Dec 9, 2016, 12:35 am 		In case I didn't mention it, I beat cancer. Last scan came back cancer free. Thanks for the encouragement. Feeding tube is out, I lost 140 pounds. I'm off blood pressure meds, diabetes meds and healthier than I've been in years. 3 more months and I get the chemo port out and pretend this was all a bad dream. Still have a hard time swallowing food (it hurts), I have barely functioning saliva glands, can't taste sweet or sour, have pitting lymphedema (swelling in the neck because my radiation damaged lymph system won't drain properly), etc. etc. etc. but I'm going to live.

Playing WoW again of all things (solo, brainless stuff), Civ 6, Fallout 4, and Doom.
Groovelle


Posted Dec 9, 2016, 3:51 am 		Oh no, the world has lost another soul to WoW.

Just messin. Congratulations!!! :D
fleau


Posted Dec 9, 2016, 6:32 am 		Great!
*The X Man*


Posted Dec 9, 2016, 7:12 am 		Great to hear Tango!
Racing Robbie


Posted Dec 9, 2016, 8:59 pm 		seriously dude that is such good news - lost too many to the C word recently, glad to see someone fighting back

I can forgive the WoW if you give a review of Civ 6 :-)
*Tango*


Posted Dec 9, 2016, 9:38 pm
Racing Robbie said:
seriously dude that is such good news - lost too many to the C word recently, glad to see someone fighting back

I can forgive the WoW if you give a review of Civ 6 :-)


You'd do better to hear d0dger's review of it if he still lurks here.  He's played a lot more than me.  It's good, it's still civ but feels like a much bigger improvement from 5 to 6 than 4 was to 5.  The game has more depth than before, I feel overwhelmed with it still.  It still feels a lot like work to play a game because I'm still learning a lot.
*Brunwulf*


Posted Dec 9, 2016, 10:47 pm
*Tango* said:
In case I didn't mention it, I beat cancer.  Last scan came back cancer free.  Thanks for the encouragement.  Feeding tube is out, I lost 140 pounds.  I'm off blood pressure meds, diabetes meds and healthier than I've been in years.  3 more months and I get the chemo port out and pretend this was all a bad dream.  Still have a hard time swallowing food (it hurts), I have barely functioning saliva glands, can't taste sweet or sour, have pitting lymphedema (swelling in the neck because my radiation damaged lymph system won't drain properly), etc. etc. etc. but I'm going to live. 


Playing WoW again of all things (solo, brainless stuff), Civ 6, Fallout 4, and Doom.
*Brunwulf*


Posted Dec 9, 2016, 10:49 pm 		I'm gonna read this the next time I find myself moaning about work, money, untidy kids, noisy neighbours, and all the other #### that doesn't really matter in life.

So happy for you Tango :D
JoniBoy


Posted Dec 28, 2016, 1:11 am
*Tango* said:
In case I didn't mention it, I beat cancer.  Last scan came back cancer free.  Thanks for the encouragement.  Feeding tube is out, I lost 140 pounds.  I'm off blood pressure meds, diabetes meds and healthier than I've been in years.  3 more months and I get the chemo port out and pretend this was all a bad dream.  Still have a hard time swallowing food (it hurts), I have barely functioning saliva glands, can't taste sweet or sour, have pitting lymphedema (swelling in the neck because my radiation damaged lymph system won't drain properly), etc. etc. etc. but I'm going to live. 

Playing WoW again of all things (solo, brainless stuff), Civ 6, Fallout 4, and Doom.


Awesome news!
Congrats Tango!
Danterran


Posted Jan 6, 2017, 10:56 pm
*Brunwulf* said:
I'm gonna read this the next time I find myself moaning about work, money, untidy kids, noisy neighbours, and all the other #### that doesn't really matter in life.

So happy for you Tango  :D


Ain't that the truth.  Way to go Tango.  I'm so happy for you!

Danterran

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