Popular Post MrLungz Posted May 28, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi everyone, I hope we are all doing well... After reading various threads on here with regards to RSO, Oil or whichever name you use, I would post my story. But before I begin I want to say a huge thank you to Danzig and Mr Esso. You guys are true gentlemen, thank you. Ok, brief history... I'm a 39 year old married family man with 8 year old boy and grl twins. I were diagnosed with bowel cancer August 2008, with a tumour the size of an apple. The docs wanted me to have a colostomy operation right away, but to me, having a bag at this point wasn't an option. There must be other options. To cut a long story short, I had the following treatments/operations between August 08 and November 09. Chemo (tablet form) and Radio at the same time. Tablets don't sound too bad, that's what I thought, but as the weeks went by, trying to pump tablets down your throat knowing they're going to make you feel even worse, is difficult. The radio, well, burnt me to the point I could no longer walk. My skin looked like crispy duck you get from the chinese but black. Recovered from that treatment, the tumour had reduced to the size of a pea. As it had reduced i could mow go for a procedure called Pappillion. This isnt offered on the NHS, its a trial. A doctor had converetd a skin cancer machine to go in up the bottom, onto the are where the tumor is and zap it. I had three sessions of this, painfull isnt the word to use. Dont forget, i were still burnt from the radio. I overdosed on oramorph, which made me throw up from 11:30 till 23:00! But it had got rid of the remaining pea sized tumour! Three month check up and the tumour was making a come back. The doctor was gutted, so we're we. So what next? I went to have a procedure called THAMES. Which basically, they go in, up the bottom, with a probe that has a camera and a laser cutter on the end. They cut out the area where the tumour is. After I had come round from this op, the doc said, it would probably be best if I went for the colostomy operation! Hearing this, knocked me back. He also told me I would be in a little discomfort for 3-4 days. 7 weeks later I'm still in a wheel chair unable to walk. I had tried every option available to me, it was hard for my wife to keep looking after me, the house and kids, plus work. So in Novemember 09 I had the colostomy operation. Few issues with drugs and constipation. A couple of blood transfusions, 3 weeks later and I were back home. Recover from the 8 hour operation and back on the chemo. This time, the chemo was through a line. First session, the chemo was pumped into me in 4 hours. I had massive reactions as soon as they took the line out of my hand. 70% of the side effects on the sheet they give you, I had within 5 mins of the treatment ending. Then, they send you home, poisoned and not really knowing what to expect. Ive smoked cannabis for many years, the doctors know this. They said it wasn't caused by smoking. But it definetly helped me through chemo treatment, big time! From then on the chemo was pumped in me over 8 hours. This stopped the reactions happening as quick, but they would just come and hit me later that evening. The third session was the worst. My chemo nurse said it wold be! Even though I were having 6 sessions, the third was going to be the worst...all I remember of that day/night, was lying in bed thinking this is what it must feel like when you're dying...got out of my bed, just about able to walk, got to my daughters bedroom, struggled to pick her up, carried her to my bedroom, put her in bed with the wife and I went and led in her bed. Why? I didn't want my wife to wake up in the morning with her husband dead next to her. I honestly thought I were going to die. I'm not religious, but I prayed not to die that night... All treatments finished, we went to Spain to recover. That was probably the best family holiday we've ever had. It were perfect. I recovered. The wife recharged and the kids had a great time. I've been having regular CT scans, every 3 months. Then more good news, they moved my scans to every 6 months. Things were going in the right direction, brill. Boom, my first 6 month scan showed hotspots on my lungs. 3 on left lung and 2 on right. Talk about gutted! Scan was beginning of December but we didn't get told until end of January. The wife were fuming. She's even thinking about making an enquiry as we got told all sorts of different lines as to why it had taken so long to tell us. Anyhow, I went in to hospital in Febuary and had the bottom of my left lung removed. They biopsied and found that it were cancer. Bowel cancer spread to the lungs. Another 2 week in hospital, sent me home with a chest drain in, which stayed in for another 2 weeks. I have never been so worried in my life. Whats this guy going to tell me? Sorry, theres nothing we can do! Youve only got x amount of time left? Etc etc etc..Another CT scan and then appointment to see the Oncologist. As I said, all the docs and nurses know I use cannabis. My bowel surgeon is always interested in when I explain how it helped me through both chemo and radio. One of my stoma nurses even came out and said she has the odd hash joint now and again! Hope it's not soapbar I said. She replied, who do you think I am, Peter Reynolds (just for Danzig ). I have been interested in cannabis for many years and it eventually turned into a hobbie. Reading various stories on the net, chatting to activists, the oil was becoming very interesting subject. Could this get rid of my cancer? How do I get hold of it? I could make it, but I don't have enough starting material. Then, one of my friends introduced me to Mary Jane. Well, what can I say. She is awesome! We spent a few good hours talking about all sorts. Herb, food, music, art, you name it we discussed it. I'm not ashamed to say it, I cried when talking to MJ. I felt she fully understood me. More than any doctor or nurse I had been under! On my second visit, we were sat chatting, then I hear someone shout, Danzig's here! MJ hadn't told me he were coming. I had read a lot of Danzig's threads and was blown away by this guy, even before I met him. After telling him my story, she asked a few questions, got up and walked out the front door. He then returned with a syringe full of oil. He sat back down, smiled and handed me the syringe. There you go, that's yours! I couldn't fucking believe it! This guy had drove from wherever, spent a few hours of his time talking to me, someone he's never met before and then hands over the oil, which is worth a lot of pennies! This just blew me away. He explained the best way to take it, showing me by putting a blob on the back of my hand. I took it and about 45 minutes to an hour later, all the tightness and pains had gone from my chest and ribs. I cold breath more deeply and stretch my rib cage. I began to feel a warm sensation, and began to feel a nice stone coming on. Danzig asked how I felt, great I replied. You ok to take another blob then, yep sure am. Another blob taken, I felt awesome. Chatted some more, then it were time to leave to collect the kids from school. This is when it goes a little voodoo. I can only say I must have had a massive whitey kinda thing. Virtually tripping kind of experience. This was purely down to my THC CBD tolerances being low. I hadn't had any cannabis in any form for a few good months. The trip lasted from 14:30-22:30. My wife took pictures of me, she said I looked at peace. I felt fucking great. The shakes I weren't too keen on though. Took the oil daily, small amounts 4 times a day, building up to half a gram a day. I didn't manage to get up to a gram before my CT scan and Oncologist meeting, which is what I ideally wanted to be on. I remember the morning of my scan. Stood with the oil in my hand, should I take some? What if I get off my tits and I'm at the hosy? Ahh, go on, be right. I took a good blob, showered, and waited for my mate to pick me up. Got to the hosy, called my name and went though to get gowned up. As I'm getting changed, I can feel the oil kicking in. I ended up on the CT scanner, off me face. I had taken a little more than I usually did. Oops. It made it more interesting I finished the syringe before my appointment With the Oncologist. Build up of pressure for this day were unreal! We sat in his office like 2 naughty nursery kids, shaking. We talked about what had happened, then he reached for my massive file. He read various notes, confirming it were cancer etc...then he said this... The ones on your right lung have reduced! Reduced? Yes reduced! I don't want to give you chemo as it knocked the shit out of you last time and theyve reduced. Whatever you are doing, keep doing it. Chemo could reduce it the same but it will also damage the good cells too! My head span! I will never forget the wife's face! Her jaw hit the floor! I were lost for words. The wife asked him if he knew anything about Cannabinoids or the endocannabinoid system or if he had heard of the doctor in Bristol who is being funded by Cancer Research UK to do a study on them. His reply, NO. I don't know anything! The wife wasn't impressed with his answer or his attitude. Well, don't you think you should? He really didn't like that. I can referr you if that's what you want! We had had a run in with my GP when I returned all the morphine etc and told him I used cannabis to help me through treatments instead. He went mental, so the wife jumped to my defence and ripped him a new one! Danzig and Mr Esso have been very kind yet again and have supplied me with yet another syringe of oil. I have been taking this 2 weeks on Wednesday and I have managed to get up to one gram per day. I have another scan end of June and Oncologist beginning of July. For me, I feel as if I can feel it working on the hot spots. But also, I've become more spiritual. More at ease, I feel balanced, centred. I take a step back and digest more. Appreciate everything more. I lost a lot of weight, went down to 9 stone. The oil gives me an appetite. I eat so much more now. Im constantly putting weight on. I now weigh just over 12 stone, I look healthier, I feel great. I stii have days when I feel rough, tired, lack of energy, but they don't happen as much. I fell my energy levels building all the time. To say I spent a lot of time in bed, thinking I were dying, to yesterday and me cutting my lawn and tidying my borders and taking my kids to their various activities is unbelievable! I found myself singing in a shop the other week, which embarrassed the wife and daughter? Little things like these that we take for granted are actually massive incidents in day to day life. Digestion is so much different to smoking. For me, it lasts longer and is more intense. I still have to ride it like waves, but the highness of the high is becoming less as my body gets used to it. Sorry to bang on, but I hope someone finds this of interest and help. I shall update regular with how things are going. Ive probably missed parts, but I did take my medication before typing this... Again, massive thank you to Danzig and Mr Esso... I would love to meet you Mr Esso and thank you in person and maybe the three of us could burn one down? My herb of course Keep safe everyone, peace MrLungz 145 Link to comment
Arnold Layne Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Wow, that's some read! Wishing you a superb future mate, I really hope things pan out just nice for you all. MaryJane, yup, I've had that privilege ~ quite some cookie isn't she? World doesn't have many of her kind, alas. 11 Link to comment
cocojoe Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Thanks for sharing that,i hope you make a full recovery. This story renews my faith in the human race,you are very fortunate to have such Saints on your side ATB coco X 7 Link to comment
vince noir rock n roll star Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 so sorry youve been butchered and treated they way you have by your oncologist ..im pretty sure he knows the endocannabinoid system only too well ..my wifes oncologist knew about cannabis but `couldnt comment` ..i said you dont have to just accept all the material i have on the subject and stop taking pfizer back handers for a while ..your treatments sound a million miles away from the way my wifes been treated i must say but im so glad you made contact with mr danzig and mr esso ..and more power to your recovery man ..if my wifes cancer comes back then we will go the oil route for sure .. 7 Link to comment
MED Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Danzig is a hero thats fantastic to hear your feeling better and able to enjoy your life more. glad to hear your wife ripped the doctor a new one i really hope the oil continues to do wonders for you. 5 Link to comment
Tony Montana Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Don't know what to say really, eyes welled up from start to finish Truly inspiring story and I'm sending you some good vibes for the future Be real nice if you stuck around T, x E2a: as Waldo pointed out, Dazig and Mr Esso Edited May 28, 2012 by Tony Montana 10 Link to comment
July Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 What an amazing story, it's good to hear you have come through all that and out the otherside, hope you have no further issues and make a full recovery 2 Link to comment
snatch Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 that is a very heart felt storie mate good luck for the future mate and well done DANZIG for helping this guy threw difficult times 2 Link to comment
reg llama Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 inspiring read fella, you've got some gumption, no doubts wishing you all the best. when is Danzigs knighthood due btw, blokes a living legend imo (im sure he'd turn it down so i'll settle for him getting a sainthood instead ) 2 Link to comment
Gonzofiend Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 What a Story, thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best for the future fella. 2 Link to comment
Bhang Buddie Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Far-fukin-owt MrLungz just had scanz n' stuff myself and got more tomorrow, also seeing the Onc's and Con's as well. We all know how well She cures, THEY just can't accept it Bom Shiva 2 Link to comment
lez Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 wow man good vibes coming from here... hope to be seeing you update with more good news soon. 2 Link to comment
ratdog Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Amazing post Lungs, and i`m so glad you are feeling better and more optimistic as for Danzig and Mr Esso, i think they are too good for words amazing 3 Link to comment
Salty Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Wow,what a story! I wont tell any lies,I have tears in my eyes. I just wish I knew what I know now when my Dad was dying. I reckon Danzig and Mary J deserve a medal. Heres hopin you make a full recovery. Loads of good vibes comin your way from the Salty houshold Keep on keepin on Salty 3 Link to comment
Harris tweed. Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Really good to read this mate & I hope you continue to improve & enjoy life as much as you can. Good on your wife for sticking up for you re the GP & consultant. There are some more open minded GP's & Consultants out there but unfortunately not enough, yet. We need to educate them when we have the chance, even if they don't like it! All the best, HT. PS, Top man Danzig. 3 Link to comment
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