r/AskReddit 12h ago

What's the sickest you've ever been in your life?

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u/BobTheSkutter 11h ago

Right now. Have terminal cancer. Had my ups and downs but last week a tumour was pressing against one of my lungs and I was in unbearable pain for a few days, thankfully on good pain killers now. But had 90% of my stomach removed, most of my esophagus removed and a years worth of chemo so far. Despite that my spirits are still high and I'm enjoying time with my friends and family and getting out there doing shit.

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u/PeaceNics 10h ago

Sending so much love to you and your family and friends. ❤️ 🙏🏻

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u/dr_stevious 8h ago

I'm in the same boat as you, mate. Terminal renal cancer. I've lost too many organs from the damage done, including most of my stomach too. I guess I've been somewhat lucky as I've never had chemo (it's not effective against renal cancer), but my hair has still fallen out because I am radioactive (my current treatment involves radioactive agents). I'm well and truly past my use-by date, but any extra time I have now is just icing on the cake. I can't work anymore but I get to enjoy my time with my kids, family, and friends.

Stay strong! :)

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u/TrickyGiraffe8116 5h ago

That past my use-by date line hit way harder than it probably should've. Wishing you a ridiculous amount of extra icing on that cake, mate. ❤️

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u/rolling_springmEadow 4h ago

I'm a stranger on the internet but I read your comment and I wanted to send my love and hope you get extra icing with a cherry on top 🫂⭐️💖

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u/Significant-Theme253 4h ago

I am keeping you in my thoughts. I hope you enjoy your time with your family, and I am so sorry you have to go through this.

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u/denae1962 2h ago

Sending you my best wishes pet. X

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u/SnooTangerines744 10h ago

You are strong, that’s beautiful that you are still getting out and enjoying time with people you love ❤️ 

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u/Acrobatic_Soup5758 9h ago

Sending you all my love,

someone once told me that strength is not decided by the outcome but the journey it takes to get there. You sound like one strong muthafucka

Your friends and family are privileged to have known you

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u/foamcorps 10h ago

I hope the time you have left is wonderful. <3

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u/redbuds 9h ago

Blessings on the journey 🖤🖤🖤

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u/Background_Main_961 9h ago

I’m so sorry to hear this and I can’t imagine having to deal with knowing that it’s terminal . You seem in much better spirits than I would be . I cry every time I get a pap or mammogram just waiting for results 😭prayers for you 🙏🏾

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u/OrbeaSeven 9h ago

After reading your story, I have had no pain. God bless.

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u/hollyjazzy 9h ago

Please enjoy the time you have left, that’s hard to know💜

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u/unchartedchloe 9h ago

Sending love and good thoughts fellow traveler..

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u/Educational_Appeal38 9h ago

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Sending good vibes.

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u/sackofbee 9h ago

Thank you for sharing this. My troubles seem so small and meek in comparison to your strength.

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u/deceasedin1903 9h ago

I'm so so sorry your time is being cut short like that, but I hope you can feel comfort in your loved ones, and that you can do loads of things in your time.

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u/Witty-Dragonfruit-10 9h ago

You sound like a true champion.  Godspeed. 

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u/Wxmaggot 9h ago

Much love brother. Keep fighting. Fuck cancer!

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u/hymenopteron 9h ago

I'm very sorry and I hope everything goes easily for you.

Do you have any general thoughts or advice?

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u/yourelovely 8h ago

Thank you for sharing this, your perspective completely changed my own on some current issues I’m dealing with. Everything is manageable, one way or another. Keeping you in my prayers and wishing you all the best🫶🏾

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u/AlfalfaUnable1629 9h ago

Sending you love Bob 🫶🏼

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u/Zealousideal_Age_822 9h ago

You just made me feel like a wuss for my spine surgery pain. You’re a saint my dude

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u/COVID19Blues 9h ago

Nothing but positive, healing vibes to you, friend. Keep those spirits up!❤️

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u/karensacaligal 9h ago

Cancer sux. Keep beating the odds….

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u/revelingrose 8h ago

Ugh fuck cancer!!! Glad your spirits are up. All we have is now <3

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u/cauees 8h ago

FUCK CANCER

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u/Adventurous-Ad-9196 9h ago

Praying for you

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u/Double_Ad4449 9h ago

I will keep you in my prayers buddy!!

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u/TonskaBony 8h ago

Your words are strong, you are a powerfull person. I hope every day you have is wonderfull!

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u/Physical_Koala_5252 8h ago

I'm sorry. I hope they keep your pain under wrap so that you can enjoy your time with family and friends. Sending hope and prayers.

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u/jugbandblues_ 8h ago

Sending a big hug to you!

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u/Staxks_ThePryze 8h ago

Take care, warrior

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u/TizMahBiz 8h ago

Oh goodness! You are a true warrior.

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u/2cat007 8h ago

I hope the rest of the time you have left is excellent. I’m sending you good vibes.

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u/MechaGallade 8h ago

What kinds of cool shit are you doing?

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u/tubagoat 9h ago

I hope you're high, too.

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u/Careless_Guide_5157 9h ago

God bless your courage✝️!

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u/burytheking62 8h ago

Bless you

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u/mlachick 8h ago

May you have many pain-free and happy times ahead.

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u/Pretty1george 8h ago

so much thoughts with you.

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u/Significant-Theme253 8h ago edited 4h ago

You are beyond amazing. I am privileged to meet you, internet 🧡 friend, and I am so glad you are enjoying time with friends and family. They are very lucky to know you❤️ I will keep you in my thoughts, so sorry you have to go through this.

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u/jumbosammitch 8h ago

May your days be full of joy and love, internet friend.

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u/pootling_1976 7h ago

Please accept a hug from this Internet stranger!!! (by the way....my autocorrect had that at strangler first...!) 🫣 💜

That could have been weird 😅

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u/sqza55 7h ago

Man I wish I could hug you! You’re a trooper

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u/Obasan123 7h ago

Sending you all kinds of love and good thoughts. Enjoy the heck out of your family and friends, and keep right on doing!

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u/VinGiesel69 7h ago

Youre incredibly brave man. Im proud of you.

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u/chromiibo 7h ago

Thank you for sharing your life and your strength with us, friend. Wishing you the best vibes in all that you get the joy to do.

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u/Scorpbish 7h ago

Love you 💕

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u/EbbNo4708 7h ago

So sorry yo hear that. I’ve had several scary hospital experiences/surgeries over last 3 years but no cancer yet.

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u/Southern-Pipe-9802 7h ago

My dad is going through the same right now 💔 stay strong

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u/healer8685 7h ago

Do ALL the shit!!! Even if you don’t feel like it. Todays shit, is tomorrows misery and it doesn’t get better. Hugs internet stranger. FUCK CANCER!

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u/Dammit-maxwell 6h ago

Godspeed my friend. I just said a prayer for you!

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u/Redwingstarfish 6h ago

Oh my word! Hugs friend! ❤️

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u/Party_Rooster7303 6h ago

Honestly fuck cancer. I'm sorry. 

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u/ViQueen331965 6h ago

Praying for you!

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u/jamesp420 6h ago

Keep getting out there and doing shit as long as you can, homie

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u/LastEntertainment787 6h ago

Best wishes and lots of hope and love. 💗💗💗

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u/ExoticGood4000 6h ago

❤️🙏

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u/ScrapDraft 6h ago

My problems are so fucking small. Godspeed, you fucking warrior.

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u/44IV4 4h ago

All the love for you! Glad the pain is managed

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u/Both-Impact9201 2h ago

With love from Europe ❤️❤️❤️

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u/denae1962 2h ago

Sending my very best wishes to you pet. Cx

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u/CapuzaCapuchin 1h ago

Oh wow, this one hit hard. Feel hugged, you’re so strong, I’m glad you’re still here ❤️ I hope life will become more bearable somehow soon, while obviously keeping you here on this earth with your loved ones. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you and will join you in your high spirits!

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u/KazukiPUWU 1h ago

I am so sorry to hear that. Cancer is an absolute bitch. Props to you for keeping your spirits high, that’s really the best thing you can do in these situations. I hope you have the most amazing days ahead of you and you experience all the love possible from your family and friends.

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u/BrutalOnTheKnees 1h ago

Good for you, I hope you have loads of good days with friends and family to come. 

u/Lukebekz 4m ago

well... fuck

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u/AbilityWonderful5044 9h ago

I’m praying for you love❤️

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u/lilhalley38 9h ago

Prayers and much love.

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u/Technical-Caramel-62 9h ago

So sorry you are going through this! You are a fighter! You will emerge stronger out of this and I pray that you recover soon!♾️🧿🙏

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u/aldiyo 9h ago

Psylocibin will cure your nerve damaged by chemo.

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u/2515chris 9h ago

I have cancer and I think a ‘trip’ would just send me right over the edge mentally lol.

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u/revelingrose 8h ago

Exactly. Even a small dose feels scary lol

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u/aldiyo 9h ago

Nope, just tiny bits, not psychedelic. It cures the damaged nerves

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u/2515chris 8h ago

I see. Probably not for me but I appreciate the advice.

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u/aldiyo 9h ago

And it cures the fear of death also. Check it out.

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u/ColorMyTrauma 9h ago

I assume you mean psilocybin. It does not cure nerve damage - it has neuroprotective properties that prevent nerve damage. That's a huge difference, especially for someone who's been on chemo for a year.