Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted March 11 Posted March 11 So I just got back from City of Hope. Had been having bad abdomen pains, my dr had a ct scan run. Those results didn’t show a mass, and most all organs showed normal, but a lot of fluid in my abdomen. There are no good reasons for fluid in your abdomen. My dr, who is a bit of an idiot, told me he thought it was some sort of cancer and sent me to experts at city of hope. Saw the specialist today. She said there is no official diagnosis yet, but they scheduled a bunch of tests to get that done. But in her opinion, she is treating it as a stage 4 stomach cancer based on what was shown in the ct scan. Already talking about chemo and the plug I need to have installed for that. Well I ain’t going down without a fight. As much as I plan to fight it, if any of y’all could send kind thoughts my way I sure could use them. Prayers, well wishes, good thoughts, a talk to the big tree out back. They are all good and will be much appreciated. Still in kind of in the dazed and confused stage, rapidly phasing into the scared and pissed off phase. Anyway, I ain’t going no where anytime soon if I can help it. Thanks pards! 22 Quote
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted March 11 Author Posted March 11 (edited) Thanks OLG, giving up is simply not in my nature. Edited March 11 by Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 4 2 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Insist on identifying what is the cause, wishes and prayers going out to you. I just do not like "treating as" versus "treating this specific thing." 4 1 Quote
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted March 11 Author Posted March 11 12 minutes ago, John Kloehr said: Insist on identifying what is the cause Absolutely. The next battery of tests are aimed at exactly that. All new more specific scans, endoscopy and the other end scopy. A testing of the fluid (looking forward to this for relief from the pressure) in my abdomen.. and biopsies along the way. Then treatment as appropriate once the diagnosis is confirmed. I was really impressed by the whole thing at City of Hope. They really know what they are doing and they are well known for doing it. And they are only 10 minutes from my house. 4 2 Quote
Rip Snorter Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Wishing you the best - just watch out for the "Medical Merry Go Round" kinda BTDT - when the second cancer specialist wanted to re do recent tests... for a syndrome with no clear remedy, I bailed. Several years on, with routine tests, still walking around. Every case is different. Good Luck, trust your instincts on who you can trust. 2 Quote
Michigan Slim Posted March 11 Posted March 11 You will be in our thoughts and prayers. The best to ya. 3 Quote
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 11 Posted March 11 1 hour ago, Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 said: So I just got back from City of Hope. Had been having bad abdomen pains, my dr had a ct scan run. Those results didn’t show a mass, and most all organs showed normal, but a lot of fluid in my abdomen. There are no good reasons for fluid in your abdomen. My dr, who is a bit of an idiot, told me he thought it was some sort of cancer and sent me to experts at city of hope. Saw the specialist today. She said there is no official diagnosis yet, but they scheduled a bunch of tests to get that done. But in her opinion, she is treating it as a stage 4 stomach cancer based on what was shown in the ct scan. Already talking about chemo and the plug I need to have installed for that. Well I ain’t going down without a fight. As much as I plan to fight it, if any of y’all could send kind thoughts my way I sure could use them. Prayers, well wishes, good thoughts, a talk to the big tree out back. They are all good and will be much appreciated. Still in kind of in the dazed and confused stage, rapidly phasing into the scared and pissed off phase. Anyway, I ain’t going no where anytime soon if I can help it. Thanks pards! You will be foremost in my thoughts and meditations! 🌹 3 Quote
Wild Eagle Posted March 11 Posted March 11 John K and Rip Snorter gave you some great advice. Cancer used to be almost a death sentence but today is different. At this point I know more people that survived cancer than died from it and Doctors are getting better at fighting it every day. We'll be praying for you. 3 1 Quote
Dantankerous Posted March 11 Posted March 11 A few years back I went through some really rare and strange conditions. I reached out to Mayo Clinic. The help I recieved was amazing. I would recommend at least contacting them and seeing where that leads you. God bless. 4 1 Quote
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Prayers heading south from the North side of the Medicine Line Pard. You have a hard road ahead of you, but with God's help and a stout heart you can make it. Speaking from experience, my heart and cancer issues were helped by the thoughts and prayers of the folks here and at my Church. Stay strong and God Bless+ 2 1 Quote
watab kid Posted March 11 Posted March 11 you got my prayers sir , ill be asking for recovery with minimal inconvenience , but from my past experiences i know there will be some highs and lows , stay focused on recovery 2 Quote
Calamity Kris Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Prayers up for you and your loved ones. Keep fighting. 2 Quote
Sheriff Dill Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family. May you get positive results and answers. May any treatment your given give you you comfort and strength to fight harder and harder each every single day. May everyday give you the courage , strength and confidence to remain steadfast on your positive path and to allow you and your loved ones to walk strongly and boldly with your heads held high one foot in front of the other as you run out of this tough and stressful time you have walked into. We will continue to pray for you guys and get your running shoes on we got a race to win. Keep us updated. SD and Family. 3 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted March 11 Posted March 11 🙏 Prayers heading up Barney, hope you get some answers soon and all works out for the best. BTDT and been clean for seven years now. You will stay in our thoughts and prayers.🙏 Eyesa & Ellie 2 Quote
Tooky Slim Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Keep Fighting!!!! Prayers out for you and your family 2 1 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 11 Posted March 11 City of Hope saved my wife's life and she was with me for seventeen more years.....but the cancer wasn't. (She died of double pneumonia and malpractice). I have a lot of faith in COH. Prayers for you and the medical staff that work your case. 1 1 Quote
Stump Water Posted March 11 Posted March 11 I'll ask the big tree out back to send out positive energy for you and the team at CoH, Barn. Stay strong. 2 Quote
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted March 11 Author Posted March 11 You guys know I love you. You are my family I never met in person and I am really hoping to be able to do that at some shoot down the road. I get past this and I am going to start traveling to shoots outside my area just to be able to shake your hands. First drinks will be on me. thanks 8 1 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Best wishes for a thorough examination, quick correct diagnosis, effective treatment, and a full recovery!! 1 1 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted March 11 Posted March 11 3 hours ago, Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 said: You guys know I love you. You are my family I never met in person and I am really hoping to be able to do that at some shoot down the road. I get past this and I am going to start traveling to shoots outside my area just to be able to shake your hands. First drinks will be on me. thanks We'll be looking forward to that visit. Stay strong Barney. 🙏 2 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted March 11 Posted March 11 20 hours ago, Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 said: Already talking about chemo and the plug I need to have installed If/when you get a port installed, let them know you're a shooter so they can put it on your none shooting shoulder . They were most cooperative with me and I was still able to shoot some matches. 2 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 11 Posted March 11 6 hours ago, Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 said: You guys know I love you. You are my family I never met in person and I am really hoping to be able to do that at some shoot down the road. I get past this and I am going to start traveling to shoots outside my area just to be able to shake your hands. First drinks will be on me. thanks Let me know when you're coming. I'll have the coffee on. 3 Quote
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted March 12 Author Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: I'll have the coffee on. It’s been way too long since we had lunch. If I remember right, it was at that German place on Ball road in Anaheim. Good food, better company. By the way, they tore that whole strip mall down, it is a car wash now. Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 12 Posted March 12 (edited) On 3/11/2026 at 5:41 PM, Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 said: It’s been way too long since we had lunch. If I remember right, it was at that German place on Ball road in Anaheim. Good food, better company. By the way, they tore that whole strip mall down, it is a car wash now. Lots of good memories and we had a great group, over 160 names. I always wanted to get them all together at one time but the biggest mob we ever had was when Old Scout died and 54 people showed up at the original place where we stared the GLB. Edited March 14 by Forty Rod SASS 3935 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 12 Posted March 12 Just now, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: The Grumpy Lunch Bunch has shrunk now to The Rowdy Yates and Donna, and Cliff Hanger Lunch Bunch now. They only go to one or two places and I don't think there are any set times anymore. Sad loss, but I still "collect" eating places and belong the three groups that meet once a week each for breakfasts. Thanks for the memory. 1 Quote
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