IAMA 27 year old man and I have beaten brain cancer 4 times AMA

During your treatment were you ever at any point fired by Ellen Pao?

Nope, thankfully

Sorry about the not very serious questions. Theres a lot going on here.

Was there ever a moment where you thought "this is it?"

No I never felt that but when I was in ICU I know my folks felt that multiple times, when I was really bad,I was in a medical indust coma so I didn't realize it

Do you remember anything from the coma at all? Or was it basically like going through time travel once you woke up?

Basically like time travel, I passed out on a Friday and woke up on Wednesday

See you can just tell yourself that you went on an epic drinking binge with friends. Because that is exactly what happens. One minute you're at the bar and the next you wake up thinking "wait I was just at the bar what the hell man!"

Haha, I have had a few nights like that as well actually

How does it feel to be one of the most durable human beings alive, circa 2015?

Haha, pretty good actually, I never looked at it that way

You are a wonderful person and just reading your replies makes me feel better. You could choose to have a pessimistic attitude given everything you've been through, but you choose not to. You choose to be optimistic and happy.

Everybody here could learn from your example. I hope you have a long, prosperous life.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I try to be as optimistic and positive as I can. There is no point in being angry, everyone has their own issues. I will always try to help others, I am sure other people have issues I can't even begin to understand

So shouldn't you be breeding like a rabbit to make many strong human babies? I would volunteer if I was a woman (I'm not), though I bet lots of women would love to.

I have had a few interested, but alas, they were crazy

How is having cancer as a child and as an adult different, psychologically for you and your folks?

Well as a kid, I never really grasped the magnitude of the situation I was in. When I had my brain surgery, the situation really hit me that I could in fact die

I'm sure it must have been difficult breaking the news to your loved ones. How did they take it, knowing that you'd had this before?

It was very difficult, because most of the people who I told were as old as me. When I was 10 the C word didn't really affect my friends because we couldn't really grasp the magnitude of it

Were there any changes in your personality or memory?

No thankfully, I am blessed to still have my memory

Congratulations, man. Happy to hear you are okay.

Thank you fellow redditor

First, I want to congratulate you for your fight. My brother has been fighting brain cancer for the past seven years.

Did you explore into any alternative medicines at any point?

Thank you for your kind words. I hope the best for your brother. I never did, I only went through mainstream medical care, I use medical marajuana but otherwise no

We gave my great-grandfather marijuana to help when he was in his final right against cancer (fourth time). It was the only thing that helped him settle down (he was in a lot of pain) and be able to eat at all.

I smoked before, and I live in Oregon (where it is now legal) but it definitely helps me sleep and eat and with the pain

I haven't had cancer, but I do have severe OCD, and y'know what helps a bunch with that? Toking. I'd rather use that than have to take Klonopin for the anxiety or a sleeping pill for going three days with no sleep, etc.

It helps so many people. I'm glad you live in a state where its legal for you!

I am sorry you have to go through that. I hope it is easy for you to get weed, I am glad you found something that helps

It's actually ridiculously easy. My first suppliers were friends who lived in the downstairs apartment. I'd had a panic attack at work and my husband had to come pick me up. She happened to be in the lobby when we entered and she saw me shaking, with gross puffy "obviously just cried" eyes. She told my husband "I don't care if your against it, she needs this. You can come pick her up in half an hour or so," and dragged me into her apartment and had me smoke with her. My husband, who really didn't like weed cause it was illegal , came to get me and saw how relaxed I was. It completely blew his mind and he felt bad for being judgemental of something that actually helped me.

So now he always makes sure I have a supply. It's useful for migraines, helping with sleep/anxiety, and I honestly believe I've gained weight from it. It helps get rid of that nausea you can get when you're overstressed.

I am very glad to hear that, god bless dear friend

I bet you are hungry right now you stoney stoner :)

I'm glad you are doing well!

Haha well I actually just ate so maybe in like half hour, I will be hungry again

Have any small things changed? Richard Hammond on Top Gear got brain damage which resulted in him inexplicably liking asparagus. I was wondering if anything similar has happened to you?

Haha, I have not yet discovered anything yet. I should probably start doing something weird and blame it on the brain damage haha

How was it like, to wake up out of being brain-dead?

Very confusing, I had tube in my throat so I couldn't ask questions either

As a respiratory therapist, I hope that someone, a nurse, respiratory therapist or doctor was there to explain what was going on. When I see patients wake up in the hospital for the first time with an endotracheal tube in and on a ventilator my heart truly sinks... I couldn't imagine the fear, even if you knew what was going on and that you were going to be intubated- that feeling of not being able to do anything for yourself and completely and totally relying on your healthcare providers for even the breaths that you receive... man..

Unfortunately, no one was there to explain it to me at the time. I was able to get the whole story at once instead of getting it all over a few days

Sorry for the repeat questions, I am legitimately curious. When you woke up, did you panic at all because of the tube in your throat? What was swallowing like?

No problem, not really panic, just more confused if anything

LOL. Sorry I found that funny xD "I had a tube in my throat so I couldn't ask questions either" hahahaha

Haha, it's not a good situation, I had so many questions but I couldn't ask them

How is eating food after experiencing this?

Ummm I definitely have a little trouble cutting things like steak but for the most part I do just fine

It doesn't affect taste?

I wish you all the best! Thanks for doing this AMA!

It probably does with some people but luckily it hasn't affected me

or maybe it has and you cant tell

Perhaps, that's why I like to see people I don't see everyday, they usually tell me haha

How do you do it? People like you make me just seem puny and weak. Keep in truckin' bro, my thoughts are with you :)

Thank you for your kind words, my faith in God has really helped me, I am sure you have struggles that I can't even begin to understand or fathom

Stay strong, brother. He is sovereign!

He is indeed

Hey I'm glad you have beaten cancer 4 times, that's awesome man. But I would like to ask why God? Why would God make you suffer? If he loves you so much why would he make you unimaginably suffer?

I haven't figured that out yet, but the best I can figure, I was meant to suffer through cancer to tell people about his love, that through him you can do anything, with him nothing is impossible

But that's a horrible way of thinking. It's basically child abuse if you think about it. Forcing someone to endure pain and then saying "I'm just showing love to you." Come on man. If a perfect God truly loved you and existed then he would have never made you suffer in the first place. I get it man religion gives you a sense of faith and all that, but think logically for a second. It's all just a bunch of smoke and mirrors. Look I'm not trying to be mean here but just to let you know the truth. Cancer is a bitch and I'm glad you beat it... But come on... God didn't do shit to help you it was those doctors who saved you.

You are entitled to your options friend no hard feelings, I wish you the best in life. God never promised life would be easy or fair. There is suffering all around the world every day. My strength to endure it comes from God and the promise things will better, perfect even in heaven

Good job staying strong, and stay forever unbroken. I'm not even Christian but there's no need for assholes like that guy going around trying to belittle others.

Thank you fellow redditor, I don't mind, everyone is entitled to their beliefs and I am used to hearing stuff like that, the price you pay for putting yourself out on social media like this

Given that cancer generally runs in families, has anyone else in your family had multiple instances of cancer?

Nope I am the only one in my family

Looks like your just lucky...

A real man makes his own luck eh Dawson

What is your current state? Do you still have to go through Chemotherapy, are there any more surgeries planned?

No, I am currently not doing anything treatment wise, but I still have to use the walker

I'm happy to hear that you don't have to go through more Chemo for the time being, and hopefully you won't have to go through it again. Best of luck.

Thanks Dear friend

Was it anything like the DBZ Frieza battle?

If so, are you concerned that the next time your brain cancer comes back it'll be in a stronger, robotic reconstruction? And bring its dad with it for moral support?

I fear that the cancer is pissed and if it comes back it will be very vengeful

have you ever considered manufacturing methamphetamine to fund your treatment and to leave a little something for your family?

I was actually Walter White for Halloween a few years ago

http://imgur.com/uzO3siW

That is wicked man. I don't have a question but I've been reading all your replies and you seem like such an amazing person, I wish you all the best in the future.

Thanks for the kind words, I hope the best for you too my friend

fair enough but do you have a pinkman to your heisenberg and if so who is it?

I don't :( I need to find one

Hey man, I wish you the best of luck.

I have to say, the second pic looks cool af. What does it feel like to get bombarded by radiation?

Thank you fellow redditor. Haha it actually doesn't feel like anything, although they let me keep the mask after, I wear it sometimes lol

When you were brain dead for those eight minutes did you experience anything?

I also have to say as a guy the same age as you and through the comments I've read, you are way wiser and stronger (in a psychological perspective) then I would be. Hope all goes well in the future for you.

You are probably wise yourself dear friend, in ways I can't begin to understand or fathom. Everyone has their own issues. I really wish I could remember anything but I don't

First of all, I'm sorry you've had to go through all of this, and I really hope you don't have to go through the ordeal again. I know people myself who have had cancer themselves, and even only once, it is a terrible experience. How do you feel your life is different compared to friends and others you know as a result of all of this? What kind of thing really matters the most to you?

For the most part, I am just disappointed that I can't work anymore, and I have to use a walker. I used to be so independent and I hate the idea that I am a burden on the people I love

U are not a burden

I know I am not, but sometimes I feel like I am

U are a miracle

Thanks for your kind words

Not just kind words. It's true. Sometimes we need to hear it.

Thanks again, sometimes we do

There are agencies, workshops, places that work with people who have additional barriers to work. I've been a part of it, and I don't know how where you're at exactly, but I helped people learn to do jobs all day long. Accommodations can be made, and their are companies that make it their mission to hire people with disabilities because they can be some of the best folks on staff.

Don't give up and settle for just puttering around the house, it doesn't have to be that way if you do not want it to be. If you can use a computer this well there are plenty of places that would hire you.

I am actually part of a similar organization actually, it is helping me to find a job, but I am also currently working on my first novel so I am not just puttering around, but thank you for your kind words fellow redditor

I'm glad to hear it! I don't know what it is about people, especially people with disabilities, but just sitting around doing nothing saps their will to live. Working, doing something, can be one of the easiest ways to improve your quality of life.

Definitely, I have had grandparents who have done that. I try to get out and do stuff

Hello buddy, are you an alien?

I don't think so, but maybe, I do have a rather big head

During those 8 minute of being brain dead did you consider applying to become the CEO of reddit?

Haha, probably not even then lol

Well it's too late now, you've regained your brain functions and also sound like a really nice guy, pretty sure these qualities disqualify you for that job.

But maybe I can "take a turn for the worse?"

Hi! Thank you so much for doing this AMA!
I know this might be super personal but what kind of mentality or headspace do you get into when you have to visit your doctor?

You're welcome dear friend, no such thing as too personal on an AMA. I honestly don't have to go to the doctor very much anymore so usually I am pretty calm and collected

What is the financial cost? Do you have some of government or private sponsorship, or is your family in debt for the next few generations?

I actually have been blessed with great health insurance so the fincial burden has been lifted

Omigosh you answered every question, and you answered them all so nicely! Ok so I guess my question is, what do you like on your pizza? And in that picture where you have that thing on your head, I think it's to wear during radiation but I'm not sure, isn't that scary? Seeing it on tv always made me very uncomfortable and nervous.

Haha would you prefer if I was a jerk to people? Haha I like meat on my pizza, the more the better haha. Yes, that thing is a mask that I wore during radiation, it was scary the first few times, but I had to wear it every day for a month, so I got used to it

No keep being nice please, so refreshing to see! :) I remember my uncle telling me about wearing that thing when he was doing radiation for brain tumors, it looks so uncomfortable to me!

Okay, for you, I will keep being nice. The mask actually wasn't that uncomfortable, I only had to wear it for 10 minutes at a time, I am sure if I had to wear it longer, I am sure it would suck

Oh I always thought it would be like an hour or so. Either way, doesn't seem fun! But you obviously have a great attitude!

I wish it was that long, my treatment was over an hour away, so I had to drive a hour everyday for a month for 10 minutes, it was kinda stupid, but it is over now

How many make a wish did they give you?

Just one back in 97. I went to Disney World and got slimmer at Nickelodeon studies

What's the best way to support someone going through a difficult medical event? What did your friends and family do to help you through?

Kind words always helps, a nice text or an email always brightened up my day

First of all, congratulations on beating this awful disease and I hope it's gone for good this time!

What kind of brain cancer was it? Also, what was going through your mind when you were 25 and you were told you had a tumor?

Thanks for the kind words dear friend, I don't know for sure what the medical term for my cancer is, it's a complicated, long, drawn out term

Have u gone into points of anger with God ? When u do wat is it that draws u out ?

I ask b cuz I had almost died in a car accident n it took me almost 3 yrs to where the injuries prior were bearable

I did when I was in ICU, here I was, hooked up to a bunch of machines, I couldn't walk, I had tube in my throat and he didn't take me home, why didn't he let me go? I snapped out of it by my pastor coming in and reminding me that everything happens for a reason

What was it like receiving the news each time? (both the news that you had got cancer and the news that you had recovered)

When I was younger the magnitude of the news didn't really effect me, because I really didn't understand what I just did

What were your thoughts after finding out about cancer for the fourth time? Thanks for this ama, your a huge inspiration!

Thank you fellow redditor. After the 4th time, I was mostly just annoyed, I just did radiation a few months ago and now I have to do chemotherapy again

First I just want to wish you best of luck in the fight, I've had various members of my family die due to cancer so I can only admire people that fight it so vigorously.

How does the cancer affect your hability or willingness to build relationships with other people? Did you ever considered forming a family or something like that or is it something you would prefer to avoid due to all the problems?

Again, best of luck!

Thank you fellow redditor. Actually for a while I felt unworthy of dating, but that feeling passed and I am ok now

What's it like to tell death to fuck off 4 times? Do you think Death's afraid of you now? Are you looking forward to your now endless life?

I think death is probably pissed off

I've always feared that I would get brain tumors. What are the symptoms? When should I be worried/go in for a checkup?

Massive headaches, I basically went completely numb on my left side, if you start to have those symptoms, I would go in

For anyone reading this though, don't necessarily panic. I have had massive headaches (migraines) my entire life with preceding numbness on one half of my entire body. No cancer here.

Odd symptoms such as the numb thing, or sleepwalking, or panic attacks right before a massive headache can just be a complex migraine. Sometimes I will wake up and items from my dream "come out" and I can still see them in my bedroom for up to 5 minutes afterwards. Which is just fucking PEACHY when you have a dream about a 12 foot spider.

Exactly, that was not my intention, I don't want to scare people. I am sorry you have to go through that

Everyone tells me that. Its not the worst thing in the world. After 15 years of it, your idea of "normal" is reframed and you tend to forget what it was like before. I am pretty lucky. If I had the choice of curing myself or curing you, I would choose to cure you in a heartbeat. You got the shit end of the stick, not me.

Well thank you my friend but you deserve to be well too. You have a fantastic outlook on life. Nothing can get you down

You make me feel like I can do more with my life. What is your normal day like? Has your illness made you live a fuller life? You take more risks?

You can do anything friend. My illness has kinda halted my life actually. I used to work full time. Now my days consist of going to the gym, my pool therapy class, and writing my novel. Still fulfilling but in a different way

Goodness gracious, I'm so sorry for what has happened to you throughout your life. During the brain surgery, I heard you're awake and alert while your brain is out in the open for surgery. If that happened to you, how did you feel during the surgery?

It's okay, you have nothing to be sorry for. Thats actually usually the case but I was thankfully asleep, I don't think I could have handled being awake

1). Thanks for doing this AMA!!

2). Has this affected your life in a religious aspect at all?

I was already religious but this experience has only increased my faith

Any idea why you develop brain cancer so much?

The doctors have no idea, bad genes

Sorry you have to deal with that. Good luck!

Thanks for the kind words

some people who suffer cancer in third-world countries are usually very poor and can't afford cancer treatment, not even once (i realized that you survived 4 times) and sometimes they will just give up, pray to the god and let go.

do you have any messages to those people? also, how do you handle those treatment financially?

anyway, keep strong man! i'm the same age as you and can't even imagine if i'm in your position...

Thank you fellow redditor. I have been blessed with great medical insurance so I don't have much medical debt. My message would be no matter how hard it seems, things can always be worse

What support you go through it?

Faith, Family and Friends, with those things, I can get through anything

I'm curious as to what job you have. Do you work from home?

I currently don't work, I get Social Security Disability Insurance, I am currently on the hunt for a job

Have you experienced any personality change?

Not that I am aware of, and friends and family haven't mentioned anything

Firstly, thank you for sharing your story. I hope you remain cancer free. You're an inspiration.

1. Did you ever lose hope? If so, what brought it back? If not, what do you attribute that to?
2. What advice do you have for someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer?
3. What was the most beautiful / inspiring moment during the ordeal, if there is one?
4. What's it like to be awesome?

Thanks again.

Everyone has their own issues mine are no worse than anybody else. I never lost hope. Thank you so much for your kind words

To be clear about question #3.

I truly believe that there are moments, no matter how simplistic or random, in the midst of a horrible situation, that are the most beautiful moments because of the contrast. An example, for me, was a nurse holding my hand while I was going under anesthesia (nothing as serious as what you've gone through), which brought me peace. I never saw her again, it was completely random, and yet it sticks with me as an example of just how important taking a few seconds to treat people with compassion can mean.

I wasn't sure if you had anything like that.

Thank you very much for your answers, time, and wisdom.

Sorry this is so late, your question kinda got lost. I am so glad you had an experience like that, I unfortunately have never had a experience like the one that you had

Have you tried any alternative therapies?

I have not, I have just tried the mainstream treatment

How is it possible to eat brain cancer 4 times? Did you get stronger every time you did it?

The fourth time it kinda kicked my ass, I now have to use a walker to get around and I live with my folks again but I continue to get stronger each and every day

Sorry, I meant it as a joke with the "eating" just in case you didn't catch it, and if you didn't, then I'm glad you're still going strong.

Don't be sorry friend, I knew that you were joking, also its rather difficult to offend me

I can't imagine going through chemotherapy once, much less four times. Do you consider yourself the luckiest person ever?

Not really, just blessed, blessed that I am not in debt, blessed that I have pretty much can take care of myself

My grandma died due to the chemo (if she had never been diagnosed she may have lived a couple years longer) do you hate the chemo?

I am truly sorry for that my friend, I don't hate it,chemotherapy definitely is terrible and horrible but it has saved me multiple times

Would you consider yourself lucky (for surviving cancer 4 times -like a veteran soldier now, sorry have to joke around a bit), or unlucky for having cancer at all?

Definitely lucky but I don't feel like I have done anything

How do you believe all this pain fits into god's plan? i'm asking this honestly.

Good question, I think people seeing my attitude and optimism towards the situation is an example of God's love and Glory

Do you look back at the person you were before all this change (and spiritual growth) happened and what would you tell yourself?

I would tell myself, that you may seem like you are happy but you're not. I strayed away for a few years

Can you describe what it felt like to hear that you had cancer the first time? What thoughts were running through your head?

I really didn't understand when I first heard, I was to young when I first heard, I knew I was sick, I just didn't know how sick

What keeps you positive in the face of so many recurrences?

My faith in God and the idea that it can always be worse

Have you ever experienced any psychological changes directly as a result of having a tumor? Have you heard of the strange cases where people act entirely differently because of brain cancer? One example of this is the man who became a pedophile when he had a tumor. After the removal, he was no longer sexually attracted to children. Are you afraid that something like that could happen?

No thankfully not, I am blessed to be pretty much the same I have always been

Did any of your senses change like taste or smell?

Nope, thankfully, I still have all my senses still and they haven't changed, at least not yet

As you've grown up, has it become easier to restructure your life around your treatments, or harder?

Keep kicking butt, mate!

Thanks friend, I really never had to restructure my life until this last time. It was difficult at first but now it's not so bad

Do you expect any more problems with cancer later in life?

The doctors don't know, they don't expect any but there is always a chance. I have to worry about passing the genes on to my future kids though

How has this affected your view on life?

It has made me appreciate life, and to realize it can always be worse, everyone has their own issues mine are no worse than anybody else

Did you have any interesting experiences when you were brain dead? Going into-and out of it, what was it like?

Stay strong and keep kicking ass.

Thank you friend. I unfortunately have no stories, I don't remember anything

How did the surgeons and your family react after and meanwhile you were "braindead"?

My parents honestly thought I was gonna die,the doctor kept coming in and updating them and they thought was going to tell them that I had passed

How is your eyesight now?

Well I am actually blind in my left eye, but that was something I was born with. My right eye has almost perfect vision

What's your personal experiences with doctors and nurses been? Have there been any times when you thought that your care could have been better? Did you get close with any caring staff whilst you were sick?

I have had amazing interactions with almost all of my doctors and nurses,especially when I was in rehab for over 3 weeks

Is there anything cancer has taught you that you wished more people knew?

It can always be worse, everyone has their own issues in life

Have you ever considered being a motivational speaker? Seems like you'd be an inspiration for many.

I have actually but due to the brain damage I suffered, my speech isn't the best, so I am a little self concious about it

I completely understand. Perhaps consider investing in a language or speech therapist. IIRC there are options for cancer patients to recuperate their voice from the brain damage they've sustained. Again though, your story is so great and can be a huge encouragement to those in similar situations.

Thank you for the information. My speech definitely has improved and continues to improve but it's definitely not what it used to be

YOU CAN DO IT!!
Do you have a preference towards any type of hospital food after spending so much time there? I swear my mom might have given herself panic attacks so they'd call 911 and she could get hospital sandwiches.

Breakfast food, when I was in rehab for over 3 weeks, I always looked forward to my French Toast and Bacon lol

As others have said, thank you for being here today. This question is entirely serious:

When you were brain-dead (or at any time), did you ever have an out-of-body experience? (What some people would call a near-death experience?)

Thank you dear friend. I have been asked this question before, I wish I had a good story but alas I do not. I don't remember anything about the incident

(I may be too late for this but) Congratulations on beating cancer so many times and I'll keep you in my thoughts! Did you ever have any therapy animals visit you in the hospital?

When I was younger, I had to have several operations and one of my best memories about the whole thing was having a St. Bernard visit me in the hospital. That and watching Indiana Jones for the millionth time when I couldn't sleep.

Thanks for the kind words dear friend, I am so glad you got to have a wonderful memory like that. I actually only have had one therapy animal cone to visit. Where I was at the cancer center of America in Illinois, a dog came to visit my room and she was the sweetest dog ever, I was confined to my room for 3 weeks and Bailey was the first non nurse, non mom interaction I had, it really cheered me up

I'm glad you had that! :) Therapy pets are the best, I think every hospital should be able to have them.

I completely agree with you dear redditor

First off, congrats on beating cancer (brain cancer, no less) that many times, it takes a lot of strength (and luck, probably) to live through what you just did.

I'm very curious about your own perspective when it comes to what you've experienced. Are you mad/sad that you had to do this not once, but multiple times? Or are you glad that you've managed to come all this way despite your condition?

I am definitely glad to have made it through this, I am so thankful that I am not more of a burden on my family, I am thankful for them and the strides I have made in life

In your opinion, what's the most important thing to keep in mind while dealing with something as horrible as you have during your experiences?

I feel the most important thing to keep in mind is, it can always be worse, no matter how hard it may seem, it could always be worse, be thankful for what you do have

Have you ever heard of a cannabis-based remedy claimed to have strong anti-cancer properties called "Rick Simpson's oil"? Would you ever consider using it as part of a treatment plan or a preventative medicine regime?

I have actually, I don't believe canabus can heal cancer, I do use it as a way to ease pain and such

Do you think your mental/emotional reaction would have been different if your cancer(s) occurred later in life? For example, do you think it was easier to handle at a younger age because maybe you didn't fully understand the risks? Or would it be easier if you were first diagnosed in old age, because having done/seen/accomplished more in life would make those risks easier to accept? On a related note, did your original diagnosis make the subsequent ones easier or harder to handle ("Pfft, I beat this already" or "Fuck, not again!")?

I think so, because I experienced it at such a young age I think I got desensitized to the C word

Do you eat ass?

Maybe a cows? I am not really sure what the cut I like is

What is the advice that you would like to share to the whole world ever since you beaten all the 4 cancers?

That no matter how hard it seems, it can always be worse

So after the second bout what made you decide to have tu mor?

Sorry, couldn't help it. But seriously, glad you're doing ok. It's hard to imagine how challenging that would've been.

Well after the second bout, I waited 15 years but people stopped giving me sympathy, so I got it again, for the ladies

I hope the question wasn't already asked:

How did you find out about your tumors (the one with 25 for example)? Headache? Dysfunctional movement, vision etc.? I'm just curious because to be honest I'm very afraid going to the doctor because of a headache and then he says something like "Yeah well... I need you to go to the radiology department immediately I think you might have a tumor"

It was but I don't mind answering again, I was having massive headaches, everyday for about 2 weeks

Have you ever had people call you a hero/praise you for having beaten the disease multiple times? How does it make you feel when someone talks that way?

Yes I have been called a hero, I feel weird, I didn't do anything, the doctor did, the medicine did, I did nothing but sit there

Sounds like you haven't really beaten it. Do you expect to need further treatment for additional cancer in future?

No, as of right now, no other treatment is planned

How much of a part has your age been in fighting cancer so many times?

Probably in total 6 years, so not too much

Are you staying on reddit even with the recent events?

Yeah, I think I will still stay on here