I have often wondered what would make me give up riding my bike, I had assumed it would be an 'off' of some description, survivable of course. Sadly not, early July, fit as anything and describing myself as 'an elderly gym rat' I had a routine blood test that diagnosed me with leukaemia. Two months later and several lots of chemotherapy (still ongoing) I have decided the bike must go. A totter down the road is all I can manage at the moment, that chemo sure knocks you about. Not sure what the future holds, or how much of it there is but if things work out I'll head for a Can Am Spyder, easier not to fall off.:wink2:
So, the reason I'm posting is not to lament but to thank you all whole heartedly for your help, knowledge and biker comradeship in the past few years. May you continue riding safely. Keep the rubber side down. My regards to you all.
Hi Varminter
I am sorry to hear about your health issues, must be a real kick in the guts, Hope your recovery is speedy and you keep up your good spirits.
Good to hear you will still be riding and are planning a new ride to suit your new circumstances.
I wish you all the best.
Regards Bruce (Strom)
Very sorry to hear of your leukemia. If you are inclined, please PM me with updates. I'll be praying for you. As much as we may hate to say it, there are things more important than riding.
Another day of reckoning. It's sad I know. Get well soon. Put a sale post in the For Sale forum and/or the Aus.-NZ flea market if you want to sell it. Those are the only places to do that here.
Not sure of your age but chemo knocks the hell out of you for about 2 years assuming you get clear as I fortunately did. ( 8 years on it's just a distance memory and I'm doing lots of riding both on road and minor off pavement on a variety of bikes - I'm 69 now )
The Wee is a handful at times....but you might miss the two wheels. A lighter machine like the CB500x or even a 250 something might be a better transition.
It sounds like you have reached a new path in your life, or at least a detour, but you may find in a few years you are well enough to resume where you left off, or as you said, find an alternative, those Spyders look pretty neat, like a 3 wheeled snowmobile.
I have often wondered what would make me give up riding my bike, I had assumed it would be an 'off' of some description, survivable of course. Sadly not, early July, fit as anything and describing myself as 'an elderly gym rat' I had a routine blood test that diagnosed me with leukaemia. Two months later and several lots of chemotherapy (still ongoing) I have decided the bike must go. A totter down the road is all I can manage at the moment, that chemo sure knocks you about. Not sure what the future holds, or how much of it there is but if things work out I'll head for a Can Am Spyder, easier not to fall off.:wink2:
So, the reason I'm posting is not to lament but to thank you all whole heartedly for your help, knowledge and biker comradeship in the past few years. May you continue riding safely. Keep the rubber side down. My regards to you all.
Roger,
My best wishes are out to you! You in my prayers and am looking forward to seeing and hearing about your Can Am when the time comes! I've had a couple of health challenges myself so I can feel your pain! That Chemo certainly does take it out of you! You'll be back! Take care!
Sincerely,
Cliff
I'm also hoping all will come right for you - and they are right in saying that Chemo whacks the hell out of you. Stay positive.
A Cam Am with knoblies - now that's a novel idea.
I still ride with a guy with a heavy Harley who survived a bout with Acute Leukemia maybe ten years ago now. He is 76. Hang in there. We just went to breakfast together on about 150 mile ride.
Sorry to hear that bro - sending prayer your way.
My wife went through stage 4 ovarian cancer 4 years ago so I understand what you're going through.
Two things:
1 - the strength sapping can be alleviated with IV electrolyte infusions. Made a HUGE difference with my wife's energy levels. Talk to your doctor.
2 - my wife's oncologist suggested two extra sessions with chemo. According to studies it increases the odds a BUNCH.
My wife has been cancer free and her tests are excellent - she just had her latest yesterday.
Hang in there brother!
The nasty stats are one in two men and one three women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point. Some are minor and can go untreated with monitoring ....others early treatment can extend you life big time.
I was lucky ...sitting in front of TV scratching the family jewels as boys are prone to do watching movies on their own..felt small bump that shouldn't be there ...hit the walk in clinic and fell into the Rabbit Hole....
Doc didn't like it, had me with sonogram and blood tests the same day, specialist the next day, surgery a few days later and 6 months of the "whole enchilada" chemo, radiation and spinal chemo.....just to make sure.
...month after that cancer free and have been for the last 8 years.
He said ...you might be back for another cancer but it won't be this one....
If you notice anything to think is "off" ...get it checked out. Treatment has come a long way.....what used to be a death sentence is often a routine cure now.
So sorry to hear your health news. Like getting hit with a sledge hammer. My wife had a similar scenario. I wish you strength and I hope you beat it. The best of luck to you.
Hi Roger, My name is Roger also i can relate i did the cancer think also i had Head and neck cancer yes there is a longer name for it but i get right to the point. 3 rounds of chemo and 35 rounds of radiation later and i am very thankful and very blessed that i am cancer free. I will pray for you sir. there is one area that people forget about and what it does to your mind and and its hard to express to other people whats happening. so please just know there are others that know whats happening and your not alone. Now when you beat this cancer that can-am is going to be awesome for you yes i did own a 2010 can am paid $16,000 added another $5000.00 in farkles not that i needed to but because i could. Won a bunch of awards for it. Very comfy. Good luck to you and i will Pray for you.
My name isn't Roger and I'll give up my strom when they pry it from my cold, dead hands. Maybe
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