'16 GA OT Brodarious Hamm (former UT commit)

[butchna]

Same exact thing w/my mother a decade ago. Breast cancer came back in her brain. She held up against it pretty well till it blinded her. Really took the wind outta her sails at that point...

That does it. Wife fought everything thrown at her like a champ until that first seizure. It reduces you.

 

[JacketVol]

Cancer is just bad. Had a friend pass away before 50 and another going thru chemo for cervical right now at 47 who was a college basketball player and always fit and healthy. Dad passed away with it as well as others. Just hate it. Everyday is precious. Lost a sister at 22 but not from cancer. You never know. Everyday on planet earth is special.

 

[Smokey49]

You never know. Everyday on planet earth is special.

Tough to remember but too true. Side note - don't know how so maby have the energy to spend on hate and being bitter.

 

[drvenner]

If cancer were a dude, I'd kick him in the balls.

Real, real hard. Prayers for Brodarious and his family.

 

[drvenner]

So sorry to hear of your loss Biker, battling cancer myself now. Prayers up for Hamm and all of his family. As you know, cancer affects the victim and the victim's family. It is a battle for all involved.

So sorry to read this news about you. Prayers for you and your family.

 

[BaldBiker]

So sorry to hear of your loss Biker, battling cancer myself now. Prayers up for Hamm and all of his family. As you know, cancer affects the victim and the victim's family. It is a battle for all involved.

Sorry to hear that man. You'll be in my mind and heart.

Fight the good fight. :hi:

 

[drvenner]

My wife had breast cancer. Successfully treated and in remission. Cancer free for two years and the breast cancer came back...only it was in her liver and lungs...spread out and inoperable. She was the only promising patient on a trial drug for two years...no trace of cancer for months. Tumors started growing again and they switched her to another chemo drug...she had a seizure in April 2013, they were in her brain. Downhill from there...losing weight,forgetfulness and increasing pain. Second seizure in December 2013 might as well have been a stroke. Couldn't walk or hold any food down and we kept dragging her to chemo and targeted radiation on her brain until her death in Feb 2014...never will forgive myself. Breast cancer to brain...not too broad. Evil crap makes up a lot of distance.

My goodness. I am deeply sorry for all that you, your wife and family had to endure. Cancer is just a horrible, awful disease that has touched all of us in one way or another. Prayers and thoughts to you for peace and healing.

 

[drvenner]

Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear that butchna.

My wife is going for a biopsy at the end of this month on her thyroid because they found traces of "calcification". It may turn out to be nothing but of course we're both very concerned.

And prayers for you and your wife also. Prayers that it is truly nothing.

 

[Vols4us]

I've taken in every moment with my 7 month old and wife. They are everything to me and I refuse to get to the point of taking it for granted. Too many people do.

As I have entered the doddering old fool stage I feel qualified to comment - do not ever change this approach. Ever. No matter what hits you or how stressful life gets.

 

[LittleCat]

I found a lump behind my ear late last year. Got worried, doctor said it could be bad news. Luckily it was just a cyst that had been dormant for my entire life. I was so thankful it was a simply fix. I'm praying for Hamm and his family.

 

[Vols4us]

Prayers for all that are suffering or have loved ones that have suffered from that hideous disease called cancer (in its many forms). I understand and pray for peace and healing for all.

Lost my elderly father to it in numerous organs. It ended up being some of the best days of our lives together. Mother had breast and cervical cancer, that with surgery she overcame. One of our friends has non-Hodgkins lymphoma that he is managing. Another friend of ours is undergoing chemo now for breast cancer. She is in the hospital with unexplained high fever as I type this and they have removed her port as a potential cause of an infection. Another friend was diagnosed with tumor behind her ear today, which has destroyed her hearing in that ear. She went to check out her declining hearing and came away with the knowledge she may have a cancerous tumor. The list is long and growing. I hope it stops being that way as cures are found. So much suffering.

I pray for Brodarius to be completely healed.

 

[secking]

Sorry to hear that man. You'll be in my mind and heart.

Fight the good fight. :hi:

So sorry to read this news about you. Prayers for you and your family.

Thanks guys, fight everyday. At diagnosis, was given less than a year of survival. Dr said I might make it 12 months. My son was 1 year old at the time of diagnosis, i wasn't ready to leave my son and family, the fight was on. My prayer was that this storm not go to waste, that God still allow me to be a blessing, hopefully an encouragement to others to keep fighting. Anyone going thru this knows you meet others going thru the same thing and God allowed me to be a small part, a small help to others. Many other patients asked me to pray with them before their stem cell transplant (I had one as well-they gave 30% chance of survival thru transplant). Left the hospital with many numbers, emails, etc from nurses, patients, and doctors. They all were such a blessing.

Not to bore you with my story, but guys, if nothing else, the next time you hug your kids, wife, loved one, friend, Hug them for one extra second because you never know. I was 35 years old when I was diagnosed.

Btw, my son turns 6 next month. Don't give up, don't ever give up!

 

[butchna]

Thanks guys, fight everyday. At diagnosis, was given less than a year of survival. Dr said I might make it 12 months. My son was 1 year old at the time of diagnosis, i wasn't ready to leave my son and family, the fight was on. My prayer was that this storm not go to waste, that God still allow me to be a blessing, hopefully an encouragement to others to keep fighting. Anyone going thru this knows you meet others going thru the same thing and God allowed me to be a small part, a small help to others. Many other patients asked me to pray with them before their stem cell transplant (I had one as well-they gave 30% chance of survival thru transplant). Left the hospital with many numbers, emails, etc from nurses, patients, and doctors. They all were such a blessing.

Not to bore you with my story, but guys, if nothing else, the next time you hug your kids, wife, loved one, friend, Hug them for one extra second because you never know. I was 35 years old when I was diagnosed.

Btw, my son turns 6 next month. Don't give up, don't ever give up!

Inspired! Thank you so much for sharing.

 

[secking]

Inspired! Thank you so much for sharing.

Thank you sir. God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

So sorry to read about your wife, prayers and thoughts to you and yours. :hi:

 

[armchair]

Some inspiring, and heartbreaking, stories. I lost both my parents to that word that shall not be named. Some cancers are genetic but IMO and, that of many others, there are simply too many toxic substances in our environment--chemicals/carcinogens are everywhere, from the food we eat to many of the products we eat. Tougher regulations are needed to reduce our exposure to carcinogens, and then, personally, diet and exercise can make a big difference. Replace some red meat and processed food with fruit, veggies and fiber, baby! Here's to a healthy Vol Nation!

 

[Volfan76]

Prayers for him and his family.

 

[2ez2dv8]

Well wishes to both Hamm and Manning who's prognosis sounds encouraging

So sorry to hear of your loss Biker, battling cancer myself now. Prayers up for Hamm and all of his family. As you know, cancer affects the victim and the victim's family. It is a battle for all involved.

Godspeed and prayers, secking

It may not be, but the fact that it was a knot behind the ear isn't good IMO. Not a doctor, so I can't give an expert opinion in that sense of it, but what i do know is my wife of 23 years had a stiff neck in Aug of 2006 and died of inoperable brain cancer in Oct of 2007. Anything in the head region would be cause for serious concern I would think.

I hope I am absolutely wrong though. Good luck to the young man. I hope he does come back and has a great career.

My wife had breast cancer. Successfully treated and in remission. Cancer free for two years and the breast cancer came back...only it was in her liver and lungs...spread out and inoperable. She was the only promising patient on a trial drug for two years...no trace of cancer for months. Tumors started growing again and they switched her to another chemo drug...she had a seizure in April 2013, they were in her brain. Downhill from there...losing weight,forgetfulness and increasing pain. Second seizure in December 2013 might as well have been a stroke. Couldn't walk or hold any food down and we kept dragging her to chemo and targeted radiation on her brain until her death in Feb 2014...never will forgive myself. Breast cancer to brain...not too broad. Evil crap makes up a lot of distance.

Same exact thing w/my mother a decade ago. Breast cancer came back in her brain. She held up against it pretty well till it blinded her. Really took the wind outta her sails at that point...

Like many here and anywhere I too have had loved ones succumb to cancer. My brother was diagnosed five years past and is relentless in his fight

My condolences to you and all whose lives have been affected, prayers to those who fight and inspire us daily, as well as to those who until they found peace bravely confronted and battled this hideous, vicious, and unforgiving disease

 

[SDV]

This thread should make us all realize that there are a lot of posters on VN that are dealing with some tragic events in their lives. We bicker a lot on here, but think about that before the next time you rip into someone over an argument or belittle someone. You never know what that other person is going through. Prayers to everyone on here who has been affected by cancer.

 

[drvenner]

Thanks guys, fight everyday. At diagnosis, was given less than a year of survival. Dr said I might make it 12 months. My son was 1 year old at the time of diagnosis, i wasn't ready to leave my son and family, the fight was on. My prayer was that this storm not go to waste, that God still allow me to be a blessing, hopefully an encouragement to others to keep fighting. Anyone going thru this knows you meet others going thru the same thing and God allowed me to be a small part, a small help to others. Many other patients asked me to pray with them before their stem cell transplant (I had one as well-they gave 30% chance of survival thru transplant). Left the hospital with many numbers, emails, etc from nurses, patients, and doctors. They all were such a blessing.

Not to bore you with my story, but guys, if nothing else, the next time you hug your kids, wife, loved one, friend, Hug them for one extra second because you never know. I was 35 years old when I was diagnosed.

Btw, my son turns 6 next month. Don't give up, don't ever give up!

You keep fighting, we'll keep praying. Very inspirational story. Thank your very much for sharing.

 

[InVOLuntary]

This thread should make us all realize that there are a lot of posters on VN that are dealing with some tragic events in their lives. We bicker a lot on here, but think about that before the next time you rip into someone over an argument or belittle someone. You never know what that other person is going through. Prayers to everyone on here who has been affected by cancer.

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[BucksnortVol]

God Bless, and best of luck.

 

[LittleDTO]

Just read he was recently diagnosed with cancer and his career will likely be over. Thoughts go out to him and his family.



Read more here

Hodgkins Lymphoma is very very treatable. Same kind that EB had.

Zero reason for you to jump to the conclusion that his career is likely over.