All About Me

[CSM]

Most people on here don’t know anything about me, so here it is. I’m 57 and was diagnosed with cancer in May 2012. I’m nearing the age that I thought I would retire from my day job and work the farm full time. One year ago today had to let the cattle go but was unable to care for them due to chemo treatments. I should be on disability but my boss wants me to work a little longer and it’s probably better for me if I do work. Most days can’t even put in 8 hours before the chronic fatigue takes hold. I slept all weekend but get up exhausted.
I have tried almost all possible treatments and currently taking the last good option. These will run through early April and don’t plan on taking further treatments.
Old age came so early for me. It’s still hard to image the cows are gone because thought they would leave after me.
Most of my cattle where Charolais through the years and that is all I had at the end. For those that don’t know the breed is not like they were in the early days. Wonderful cattle and easy to handle even for me as a one man show.
It’s hard to watch my friends moving on with their lives working playing and living. I have put a terrible burden on my wife but she is trying to stay strong.
All the data says one year but that will be a better option than trying to extend existing with chemo that will not work.
God bless you all and thanks for letting me ramble on. God is good.

 

[ClinchValley86]

Dont know you, but I love you. I sure do hate you're going thru such a difficult time. Will pray for you, friend.

Have you considered alternative approaches that are more in the holistic realm? My girlfriend got much relief from cannabis when she was doing chemo, particularly helpful was RSO (Rick Simpson Oil). It is a full plant extract that does incredible things.

On the cattle, I sure do love me some char crosses, but havent dealt with purebreds. Im currently growing out a yellow char/lim/sim/angus mut of a bull just for fun. See what he looks like before going in a freezer.

I sure do wish you the best.

 

[farmerjan]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My son has a friend/co-worker that was diagnosed with cancer, 2 years ago; did some treatments. Things looked better then recently a new scan shows it has spread... He is 60-62 maybe. Planned to retire and travel a bit now that the house just got paid off... they are saying 6 months... he went to visit his dad and has been having a very hard time with the thoughts of his parents having to bury their child. Sometimes you just don't know what to say.... he is trying some other treatments now...he is still working, and wants to keep on because he will be eligible for 4x his pay as a benefit, if he is still an employee when he passes and wants it for his wife's benefit. Plus, it is keeping him from just sitting around and going crazy over something he cannot control....

We have several char/angus cross females and really like the job they do and the smokey calves. Great dispositions. Will be preg checking 2 smokey daughters, and a purebred char heifer we picked up cheap because no one likes the "pink noses"... hoping she is also bred.

Hugs to both you and your wife...

 

[Ky hills]

I will be praying for y’all. Thank you for sharing that. We know several families that are dealing with cancer. My wife’s sister has been dealing with it for about five years. She had some new or experimental treatments. As of now she is cancer free but was told if it came back with would be aggressive.
I used to raise Charolais. I haven’t had any for several years but have always liked them.