Cycle 2 Week 2 Day 3
17/3/14
Squat 531
5 x 37.5kg
5 x 45
5 x 50
Straight Leg Deadlift
10 x 40kg
10 x 45
10 x 50
10 x 50
10 x 50
Single Leg Calf Raise
20, 20, 20, 20, 20
Chemo day tomorrow, and CT scan result day. Fingers crossed shit works out!
EDIT: just realised I did 5s instead of 3s. Ah well haha.
Hope you get some good news brother
Sorry to hear about the rant. Stay positive. Hoping and praying for you.
Stay strong
its good to see you loggin again, sucks about your work.
Thanks for the kind words guys, it’s pretty awesome when I come on here and see messages from people I’ll likely never meet, who take the time to wish me well or include me in their prayers. Online communities can be pretty badass.
Cycle 2 Week 2 Day 4
19/3/14
Bench
10 x 45kg
10 x 50
10 x 55
10 x 50
10 x 45
Dips
5, 5, 5, 5, 5
Dumbbell Chest Fly
10 x 10kg pair
10 x 10
10 x 10
10 x 10
10 x 10
So yeah, not so good news unfortunately.
*still too unwell for chemo, as my kidneys mysteriously flared up again. This is measured in the Creatinine part of my blood tests.
*no mention of any chest issues on the CT, but there is an issue.
*there is “thickening” in an area of external bowel wall. This could be scar tissue or infection, but in the kindest way possible the oncology people told me they suspect it’s a cancer progression. One of the dangers of my particular case is the fact the tumour spread from my colon through to my stomach and therefore there’s always been the possibility of “rogue cells” floating in the abdominal cavity. Anyway, their suspicion is some of these rogue cells have attached to the bowel wall and are developing.
*I need a PET scan to confirm whether it is cancer or not, hopefully to be done in the next 7 days. If it is confirmed cancerous development, this would indicate the chemotherapy is not working, which is another issue in itself. Regardless of the outcome of this scan, there are other chemo drugs, radiation therapy and all kinds of other things which could be used. So I am praying for a miracle but steeling myself for the worst.
There are more roads for me to wander down yet.
Happy lifting to everybody 
You have an amazing heart, all the best man. When I feel lazy I’ll just pop in and remind myself!
This is all some pretty scary shit. I can’t think of a better way to deal this then what how you’ve been doing. I hope that thickening is something not so bad.
Do the doctors know you’re lifting weights? That in and of itself can lead to higher creatinine levels. Mine are always slightly higher than average then I tell the doctors this and they say something to the effect of ‘awwe, that’s it’. Wouldn’t explain it if they’re sky high.
[quote]pjlife wrote:
You have an amazing heart, all the best man. When I feel lazy I’ll just pop in and remind myself![/quote]
Thanks bro. Dire health situations seem good for making oneself aware of what’s important in life. What I’m saying is, my asshole factor has been drastically reduced these last few months haha. Being able to lift weights is a pleasure and life bonus, having four functional limbs and the energy to use them.
[quote]Fletch1986 wrote:
This is all some pretty scary shit. I can’t think of a better way to deal this then what how you’ve been doing. I hope that thickening is something not so bad.
Do the doctors know you’re lifting weights? That in and of itself can lead to higher creatinine levels. Mine are always slightly higher than average then I tell the doctors this and they say something to the effect of ‘awwe, that’s it’. Wouldn’t explain it if they’re sky high. [/quote]
Yeah man I’m just waiting for a phone call with my PET scan appointment time. Becoming a bit of a pro at the waiting game haha.
Actually I will mention the lifting to my doctors thanks bro. I googled what you said and you are correct, also high protein diets can bother the kidneys too. Good call.
My normal Creatinine level is 90, and the standard human range is up to 110. Last Friday my levels were at 110, but Monday back up to 135. No idea what that means tbh, but obviously there’s an irritation of some form.
articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/what-is-hardcore-2/
If chemo doesn’t work out contact the author of this article and see if he can give you some ideas on alternative treatment.
Stay strong
[quote]vanillagorilla33 wrote:
articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/what-is-hardcore-2/
If chemo doesn’t work out contact the author of this article and see if he can give you some ideas on alternative treatment.
Stay strong[/quote]
Thanks for that link - really awesome story. I think regardless of my PET scan results I will get in touch with this guy.
Within reason, dietary approaches can’t have a negative impact.
And no matter what doctors may say, there are countless cases where people have had dire outlooks which have “miraculously” turned around while using natural approaches. Much appreciated.
Cycle 2 Week 2 Day 5
20/03/14
Barbell Row
10 x 50kg
10 x 50
10 x 50
10 x 50
10 x 50
Dumbbell Row
15 x 20kg pair
14 x 20
15 x 20
15 x 20
15 x 20
Dumbbell Biceps Incline Bench Curl
12 x 10kg pair
12 x 10
12 x 10
Dumbbell Biceps Hammer Curl
12 x 10kg pair
12 x 10
12 x 10
Not feeling too bad today, just waiting on my appointment time really. Spent the day with my new pup, which mostly means chasing him around while he attempts to destroy my house and yard haha.
Cycle 2 Week 2 Day 6
22/03/14
Press 531
3 x 37.5kg
3 x 32.5
10 x 37.5 (amrap)
3 x 40
2 x 45
Dumbbell Press
15 x 15kg pair
12 x 15
10 x 15
10 x 15
10 x 15
Dumbbell Front Delt Raise
12 x 7.5kg pair
12 x 7.5
12 x 7.5
Dumbbell Side Delt Raise
5 x 7.5kg pair
10 x 5
12 x 5
Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise
18 x 7.5kg pair
15 x 7.5
15 x 7.5
So I am having my PET scan in 10 days’ time. A bit of a wait, but not too bad considering there is only one PET machine in my city, plus it’s state-funded rather than the $3000 it usually costs!
I’m having a bit of pain in my gut and some minor aches from the right kidney area but I am feeling pretty chilled tbh. I’ve got my head around this latest shit and I won’t allow anything to damage my mindset.
Tonight I will chill with my daughter and watch Alien-Director’s Cut in 1080p then check out some rugby league on TV.
[quote]panzerfaust wrote:
And no matter what doctors may say, there are countless cases where people have had dire outlooks which have “miraculously” turned around while using natural approaches. Much appreciated.[/quote]
But always keep in mind that for every one of them, many others died.
That being said, my mother had ovarian cancer a couple of years ago. Got surgery and chemo to be rid of it.
Supposedly the same cancer cells returned roughly a year after her treatment. Blood tests confirmed it, scans showed a number of small masses around her intestines. While no one said it outright, everyone knew that this was a very bad situation.
So, she goes into surgery. The surgeon spends the next 8 hours looking for the masses. Couldn’t find a single one. Blood tests show no sign of cancer cells. Neither does scans.
Doctors are utterly perplexed. My parents (they are Christians) think it’s a miracle. I (agnostic) do not know what to think.
My mom has been cancer free for the past year and a half now from since then.
Point is, cancer is mysterious. We have yet to figure it out, I don’t think we ever will honestly, and the best we can do is fight tooth and nail and keep screaming “fuck you, go away” at it.
…
You’re an amazing human being. Having seen my mom go through chemo and what it did to her (and she was amazingly resilient to it, lost no weight [though she lost virtually all her strength]) I find it absolutely remarkable that you are lifting.
Fuck your employers. They probably have no idea what cancer at the level you went through, the surgery, and the chemo does to your body.
You truly are an inspiration to us all.
[quote]magick wrote:
[quote]panzerfaust wrote:
And no matter what doctors may say, there are countless cases where people have had dire outlooks which have “miraculously” turned around while using natural approaches. Much appreciated.[/quote]
But always keep in mind that for every one of them, many others died.
That being said, my mother had ovarian cancer a couple of years ago. Got surgery and chemo to be rid of it.
Supposedly the same cancer cells returned roughly a year after her treatment. Blood tests confirmed it, scans showed a number of small masses around her intestines. While no one said it outright, everyone knew that this was a very bad situation.
So, she goes into surgery. The surgeon spends the next 8 hours looking for the masses. Couldn’t find a single one. Blood tests show no sign of cancer cells. Neither does scans.
Doctors are utterly perplexed. My parents (they are Christians) think it’s a miracle. I (agnostic) do not know what to think.
My mom has been cancer free for the past year and a half now from since then.
Point is, cancer is mysterious. We have yet to figure it out, I don’t think we ever will honestly, and the best we can do is fight tooth and nail and keep screaming “fuck you, go away” at it.
…
You’re an amazing human being. Having seen my mom go through chemo and what it did to her (and she was amazingly resilient to it, lost no weight [though she lost virtually all her strength]) I find it absolutely remarkable that you are lifting.
Fuck your employers. They probably have no idea what cancer at the level you went through, the surgery, and the chemo does to your body.
You truly are an inspiration to us all.[/quote]
Hey bro, thanks for the epic message.
Yeah don’t get me wrong; I would never shirk conventional medicine and rely entirely on natural methods. I guess that kind of stuff interests me more from a supplemental point of view, and as something which I can control. It can be very frustrating yielding total control of your health to a team of strangers, regardless of their expertise.
I’m inspired to hear your mother’s story; that’s awesome and I am pleased for your family. What a massive relief and celebration that must have been.
Cancer certainly is a mysterious monster, with percentage-defying cases at both ends of the spectrum.
This journey to date has made me incredibly grateful for the support of my family, friends and girlfriend. Pain shared is pain halved, they say.
Actually just on my girlfriend, on our third date she drove me to the emergency clinic and was there for 8 hours. 6 weeks later I was diagnosed. I gave her the option of “out” and she pretty much laughed in my face. She’s an amazing person for sticking by me and keeping me positive when darkness begins to drag me down.
Cheers and all the best to you and your family.
Cycle 2 Week 2 Day 7
24/03/14
Deadlift 531
3 x 67.5kg
3 x 75
3 x 85
Dumbbell High Bench Step-up
5 x 60kg
6 x 50
8 x 40
10 x 30
Single Leg Calf Raise
20, 20, 20, 20, 20
Unexpected update! Someone else is too sick to attend their PET scan today, so I’m taking their slot. I should have the results as early as tomorrow. Scary, but it will be great to get answers and plan the next step.
[quote]panzerfaust wrote:
Unexpected update! Someone else is too sick to attend their PET scan today, so I’m taking their slot. I should have the results as early as tomorrow. Scary, but it will be great to get answers and plan the next step.[/quote]
awesome!
Almost awesome haha. Scan is all done but I don’t get the results until next Tuesday. I’m all good with waiting though; pretty good at it now!
I’m having today off to allow my body to process these hideous radioactive dyes, will be back at it tomorrow.
Good luck Panzerfaust. Keep up the incredible work, you honestly inspire me so much more than anything else ever has. I can’t believe the inner strength you have man.