CANCER! Fight it with THC/CBD oil!!

[fleet]

Nice 'Octoburns' Charlie and Greg!

#experiencecounts

:thankyou:

https://twitter.com/that70slife/status/881651731997896706

[BMR Sales]

Thanks T.C. !! Was great news for sure! People don't understand cancer -- it weighs on you daily... is it "back" -- is it still there.... will it move to somewhere else etc.


By the way ----- so much for Obamacare -- laughing at this thought --- our insurance is up about double what it was before O'care.... and my out of pocket cost per procedure is about 18 grand. What would normal folks do!?!?!?!?!


I hear you! I'm getting my Knee replaced in 3 weeks and after my Auto Insurance (was in an Accident 2 months ago) & Medical Insurance, I'm betting I will be out of Pocket $6,000! :waveflag:

[Ron in SoCal]

Fantastic news GW! Stay healthy and strong forever!

EDIT: BTW, re: my quick O-Care story ... my boy has had a lifelong an endocrine issue. We deal, but every year the changing insurance coverage is an issue. Past few years, it's been about the medicine costs. Year one was about $6k a quarter. It got better and I thought we outsmarted them last year at next to no cost. This year his specialist does not accept his insurance. We paid out of pocket, but it's over the top. We 'finally' got an in network appointment at CHLA in DECEMBER! This means we'll get one appointment out of insurance before it changes again next year. In a city of about 10 million you'd think Blue Shield would have more than one pediatric specialist? F'n ridiculous!

/rantover

[fleet]

Foolproof way to avoid Obamadontcare nightmares?

Just get yourself elected to the Congress or Senate. They don't have to use it/are exempted...(as many here know).

:thankyou:

[BMR Sales]

Foolproof way to avoid Obamadontcare nightmares?

Just get yourself elected to the Congress or Senate. They don't have to use it/are exempted...(as many here know).

:thankyou:

Doesn't help if you die young. My Grandfather was a Senator, Divorced my Grandmother, ran with Wild Women and died of a heart attack at age 38!

[Stuart Adams]

Awesome news. That makes the day tons better.

[glassman]

Just had another ERCP where they clean out my liver stents. Take biopsies etc. They have once again declared me 100 % cancer free. In fact. Said I'm the picture of perfect health.

Thats something else!!! Happy for you Greg...

[GregWeld]

Awesome news. That makes the day tons better.




Thanks Stuart!


Funny -- My Doctor at Mayo said he just loves to see me.... because most all of his patients have so many on going issues and that while many of them do get better - they've suffered so. He gets giddy when he's showing us the MRI images and how much improved everything is. For the first time this visit - he sorta acknowledged my course of medicine might just be the miracle.



Thats something else!!! Happy for you Greg...




Thanks Mike - see you on Hall of Fame tour?

[syborg tt]

Thanks T.C. !! Was great news for sure! People don't understand cancer -- it weighs on you daily... is it "back" -- is it still there.... will it move to somewhere else etc.

How true as every time you start to feel funny or night right that is the first thing that comes to your mind.

Just had another ERCP where they clean out my liver stents. Take biopsies etc. They have once again declared me 100 % cancer free. In fact. Said I'm the picture of perfect health.

Freaking Awesome !!!

NO KIDDING!! Except in your system they might just say -- oh well -- so sorry.... IDK. I've heard that in England if you have prostate cancer and you're 65+ they just say that! I don't know if that really is fact.

Funny my best friends father who is 75 and healthy except for Colon cancer living in Italy had to fly here to America to have surgery since after a certain age (don't know the actual number) they don't do extended life car. So they basically sent him home to die. He chose to fly here have surgery and then had back home 6 weeks later. Good news is he is doing fine.



EDIT: BTW, re: my quick O-Care story ... my boy has had a lifelong an endocrine issue. We deal, but every year the changing insurance coverage is an issue. Past few years, it's been about the medicine costs. Year one was about $6k a quarter. It got better and I thought we outsmarted them last year at next to no cost. This year his specialist does not accept his insurance. We paid out of pocket, but it's over the top. We 'finally' got an in network appointment at CHLA in DECEMBER! This means we'll get one appointment out of insurance before it changes again next year. In a city of about 10 million you'd think Blue Shield would have more than one pediatric specialist? F'n ridiculous!

/rantover

Ron very sorry to here this as it sucks to have kids that are sick or need constant medical care. My heart goes out to you and your family.

btw - Screw Obamacare as it's f-n worthless and all it did for me was raise our insurance costs to the point of stupidity.

[GregWeld]

btw - Screw Obamacare as it's f-n worthless and all it did for me was raise our insurance costs to the point of stupidity.




Our rates are well over double -- I have coverage for items we don't want or need (Gwen won't be pregnant any time soon).... our deductible is near $10,000 (in my eyes you need to add this amount to your premium costs to figure out what you're really paying for insurance).... and the out of pocket for all the crap they don't cover now (they used to) would break a working family.

Basically O'care forced those that couldn't afford insurance to buy it - which many probably didn't anyway -- they'll still stick the doctors and hospitals with unpaid bills -- and then the pre-existing conditions mandate swamped everyone with costs that are simply unsustainable regardless of how much my premiums went up.

We need a multi tiered system -- public and private -- not everyone is going to get premium care - they'll get the care they "need" to sustain.... which is more what the euro and canadian models are. You get basic care - more than that - you pay for private care. It may not be "fair" - but life isn't fair nor is it "equal". Never has been - never will be. We need to have controls on what it COSTS -- because that's why insurance is so costly that people can't afford it. We probably also will have to go to a non-profit system for basic healthcare. It's all driven by money. If someone invests in a hospital - then they want a return on that investment..... so that's where "government" needs to step in and build clinics and staff them.


If a people can't afford to pay for medical school -- fine -- we'll pay for it - and you can pay it back with giving an equal amount of time to one of the community clinics or hospitals. You'll get a basic salary - and when you're done you can do whatever you want with the rest of your career.

[syborg tt]

Well said Greg.

Our deductible is 3,500 per person (family of 4) and 80-20 on the billing.

Last year we spent an additional 30 grand after paying premiums because they found three new nodules in my left lung. This year has been just as bad because my wife had a few procedures and my youngest daughter is missing 7 adult teeth so the cosmetic dental work is going to be close to $20.000. Funny that forced dental insurance that we have to pay for doesn't cover any of it. We are still battling with the insurance as this is actually considered necessary dental work not cosmetic. Even though they call it cosmetic.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[out2kayak]

Sorry for the rant, but here are my thoughts...

Actually, there are things that are much simpler to O'care and government purchased everything that could be done to fix the system.

The fundamental issue, in my humble estimation, is there are significant structural forces that have completely screwed up healthcare.

First and foremost - the consumer must have transparency to cost. How many times have you gone to have a procedure without any clue as to what it will cost and what your total out of pocket cost will be.

Imagine what would happen if you were having some work done on your car. You drive up to the mechanic and simply say "fix it". A time period later, you get your car back and everything is working. You drive away happy, because the thing that was broken is now fixed.

Over the course of the next six to twelve months you get random high dollar bills. One for the engine specialist. One for the body guy. One for the paint booth owner. ... and so on.

Now, imagine that the government passes laws saying that there are certain things on your car that you cannot have access to. It will cause your car to be dangerous, they say, to give to the general public. This includes things such as tires, brake pads, etc. You must go through your mechanic to have them install these, else you'll endanger everyone else on the road.

This is exactly what we have in healthcare. Imagine if the law required that, doctors and hospitals could charge whatever they wanted, but every single procedure they offer must have prices publicly listed and whatever price they post is what must be paid.

Imagine if people had access to the wide variety of drugs that today are only available to doctors. Instead of keeping people ignorant and must go to the doctors for prescription, drug makers must inform the population on the pros and cons of their offering.

Finally, imagine if there were real competition between doctors and hospitals. Consumer reports or similar would yearly compare, much the same way happens in the auto industry, cost / quality / overall value for different procedures.

O'care did none of these. Instead it made things far, far worse. People are much further abstracted from the whole of payer, provider and consumer process.

Sigh... Enough of a rant. Thanks for the indulgence.

[out2kayak]

Just had another ERCP where they clean out my liver stents. Take biopsies etc. They have once again declared me 100 % cancer free. In fact. Said I'm the picture of perfect health.

Sorry, had my rant first. This is really wonderful news Greg! Congrats!

:cheers:

[ProTouring442]

If a people can't afford to pay for medical school -- fine -- we'll pay for it - and you can pay it back with giving an equal amount of time to one of the community clinics or hospitals. You'll get a basic salary - and when you're done you can do whatever you want with the rest of your career.

I won't get into the lack of Constitutional authority the Federal Government has to undertake such a program, but instead will focus on how this idea could work.

Start a foundation with this goal! :gitrdun: I love it! When do we get started? Where can I contribute?

[syborg tt]

That is an interesting concept and I think a great idea.

Sorry for the rant, but here are my thoughts...

Actually, there are things that are much simpler to O'care and government purchased everything that could be done to fix the system.

The fundamental issue, in my humble estimation, is there are significant structural forces that have completely screwed up healthcare.

First and foremost - the consumer must have transparency to cost. How many times have you gone to have a procedure without any clue as to what it will cost and what your total out of pocket cost will be.

Imagine what would happen if you were having some work done on your car. You drive up to the mechanic and simply say "fix it". A time period later, you get your car back and everything is working. You drive away happy, because the thing that was broken is now fixed.

Over the course of the next six to twelve months you get random high dollar bills. One for the engine specialist. One for the body guy. One for the paint booth owner. ... and so on.

Now, imagine that the government passes laws saying that there are certain things on your car that you cannot have access to. It will cause your car to be dangerous, they say, to give to the general public. This includes things such as tires, brake pads, etc. You must go through your mechanic to have them install these, else you'll endanger everyone else on the road.

This is exactly what we have in healthcare. Imagine if the law required that, doctors and hospitals could charge whatever they wanted, but every single procedure they offer must have prices publicly listed and whatever price they post is what must be paid.

Imagine if people had access to the wide variety of drugs that today are only available to doctors. Instead of keeping people ignorant and must go to the doctors for prescription, drug makers must inform the population on the pros and cons of their offering.

Finally, imagine if there were real competition between doctors and hospitals. Consumer reports or similar would yearly compare, much the same way happens in the auto industry, cost / quality / overall value for different procedures.

O'care did none of these. Instead it made things far, far worse. People are much further abstracted from the whole of payer, provider and consumer process.

Sigh... Enough of a rant. Thanks for the indulgence.

[GregWeld]

Sorry for the rant, but here are my thoughts...

Actually, there are things that are much simpler to O'care and government purchased everything that could be done to fix the system.

The fundamental issue, in my humble estimation, is there are significant structural forces that have completely screwed up healthcare.

First and foremost - the consumer must have transparency to cost. How many times have you gone to have a procedure without any clue as to what it will cost and what your total out of pocket cost will be.

Imagine what would happen if you were having some work done on your car. You drive up to the mechanic and simply say "fix it". A time period later, you get your car back and everything is working. You drive away happy, because the thing that was broken is now fixed.

Over the course of the next six to twelve months you get random high dollar bills. One for the engine specialist. One for the body guy. One for the paint booth owner. ... and so on.

Now, imagine that the government passes laws saying that there are certain things on your car that you cannot have access to. It will cause your car to be dangerous, they say, to give to the general public. This includes things such as tires, brake pads, etc. You must go through your mechanic to have them install these, else you'll endanger everyone else on the road.

This is exactly what we have in healthcare. Imagine if the law required that, doctors and hospitals could charge whatever they wanted, but every single procedure they offer must have prices publicly listed and whatever price they post is what must be paid.

Imagine if people had access to the wide variety of drugs that today are only available to doctors. Instead of keeping people ignorant and must go to the doctors for prescription, drug makers must inform the population on the pros and cons of their offering.

Finally, imagine if there were real competition between doctors and hospitals. Consumer reports or similar would yearly compare, much the same way happens in the auto industry, cost / quality / overall value for different procedures.

O'care did none of these. Instead it made things far, far worse. People are much further abstracted from the whole of payer, provider and consumer process.

Sigh... Enough of a rant. Thanks for the indulgence.




This is a great idea!



The other thing that just kills me <is that the wrong expression in a healthcare discussion?>.... if a procedure is "retail" $5,000 -- but they have an agreement with the insurance company where it only pays $2,000...... then that is the value of that procedure. Don't bill me $5,000 for it!! WTF

When I worked (pre WWI) - a store was not allowed to advertise something as being "on sale" -- or discounted from a price -- unless they could show that they actually had offered and had sales of that item at the higher price prior. Period. Otherwise the "sale price" was the price -- so stating that it was "on sale" was complete BS.

Why bill an uninsured person $5,000 when you're willing to do the procedure for only $2,000. You'd probably stand a better chance of collecting on the 2K bill than the 5K (or 50K - or 500K) bill.

[syborg tt]

Why bill an uninsured person $5,000 when you're willing to do the procedure for only $2,000. You'd probably stand a better chance of collecting on the 2K bill than the 5K (or 50K - or 500K) bill.

Agree 100%

Hospital billing it total bullsh.T

[glassman]

Thanks Mike - see you on Hall of Fame tour?

Unfortunately no. Car wasn't done from the repaint in time and it went way over budget :bang: (wouldn't do it again, but it was effed up under the paint) so that bucket is empty. Plus i really wanna take Pam, but her back is fried (not to mention the menopause)

What car u driving?

Hopefully they'll do a May one again....

bummed

Anyways, hope all is well!!!! BTW, the money i spent on paint i coulda bought your stang track car or Nates fastback for da track, oh well....

[Fluid Power]

Glad to hear GW!

This is worth 11 minutes of time. If I was a Dr. This is what I would be doing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGZaRnC1wNg&feature=youtu.be

Darren

[GregWeld]

I use a "annual pay" doctor here for normal stuff -- a "concierge" doctor I think they're called. So that's ON TOP of the insurance premiums and deductible.....

I like the ACCESS! Call and you're in! Plus I like the doctor - he talks to me like I talk to my friends (in other words - not nice and doesn't beat around the bush).

IMHO "Obamacare" totally hosed the insurance that we HAD and liked --- costs have gone WAY WAY up - deductible is double or more... and coverage is less. All typical and expected when the "government" gets involved.

[Fluid Power]

I use a "annual pay" doctor here for normal stuff -- a "concierge" doctor I think they're called. So that's ON TOP of the insurance premiums and deductible.....

I like the ACCESS! Call and you're in! Plus I like the doctor - he talks to me like I talk to my friends (in other words - not nice and doesn't beat around the bush).

IMHO "Obamacare" totally hosed the insurance that we HAD and liked --- costs have gone WAY WAY up - deductible is double or more... and coverage is less. All typical and expected when the "government" gets involved.

I thought this was an very interesting business model and I have looked around in my area to find a Doctor like this!

[GregWeld]

I thought this was an very interesting business model and I have looked around in my area to find a Doctor like this!


Their model is supposedly to have fewer patients -- with a higher / steady income for their practice. It makes total sense. They interviewed ME to see if they wanted me as a patient. Of course that's a two way street....

At the time I had an extremely high probability of death.... so maybe they thought WTH -- he pays for a year and only lives for 3 or 4 more months! SMART!!!! LOL

Actually -- the doctor thought my case was "interesting".... Which - I guess, if you're in his business - he'd be just like us - certain things would be interesting over the usual sniffles or a rash.

[GregWeld]

Woke up early this morning...... because I went to bed about 9 --- LOL


Happy New Year 2018 !!



So far -- Still cancer free! Thank you THC/CBD. Amazing. I still can't figure it all out but we'll roll with it.

I have not had any THC/CBD or smoked anything etc since March 2017 when the Mayo Clinic said I was 100% cancer free. I'm not on ANY medications - zero - not so much as an aspirin. Not bad for being almost 65 !

I go back to the Mayo mid January for another ERCP (they go in to clean out the stents in my liver - this is an every 4 months procedure now) and the usual battery of tests... at which time I'm hoping to get another "you're good to go" result.

Sadly -- I have made up an "email" about the dosage etc for the treatment of cancer - that gets requested almost daily by someone. It's not the rambling that has been posted here. It's more straight up - here's a video to watch - here's what you're looking for - here's the dosage - kind of email. If you know of someone that is interested - just PM me your email and I will (sadly) forward it.

I hope to not have to send it to anyone in 2018.....

[Che70velle]

And happy 2018 to you Greg! Thanks for being open with us, and your helpfulness concerning this, to all who are in need is very appreciated!
Your not finished down here buddy!

[GregWeld]

And happy 2018 to you Greg! Thanks for being open with us, and your helpfulness concerning this, to all who are in need is very appreciated!
Your not finished down here buddy!




God Bless ya buddy!

The Grateful Dead song --- What a long strange trip it's been -- comes to mind. LOL

[waynieZ]

Happy New Year Greg! Your post starts this year off on a good note knowing how well your doing! I hope it only gets better for you.

[clill]

Now show em your sweater......

[GregWeld]

Happy New Year Greg! Your post starts this year off on a good note knowing how well your doing! I hope it only gets better for you.



Thanks Wayne! So far all is good and that's the way it's going to stay! I've got big plans for 2018....... LOL

Ordered a new pickup from Wes Rydell.... Thinking up a new race trailer.... New race car being built... The '40 is coming along... kids are good... dogs are healthy... Gwen still likes me...

Hope you get that project of yours on the ground soon.

[Ketzer]

I mentioned weed/cancer to a coworker just today. Told him how effective it is for some. Not the answer, but an alternative for some. He initially said "I saw a video that said that was all bull**** and not proven..." we had a good discussion about what I have read and it seemed to open his mind up to considering more than just one negative video... I hope with all the continuing legalization, more progress is made.

I welcome any emails from you GW, but I hope not to need that particular one.


Jeff-

[GregWeld]

I mentioned weed/cancer to a coworker just today. Told him how effective it is for some. Not the answer, but an alternative for some. He initially said "I saw a video that said that was all bull**** and not proven..." we had a good discussion about what I have read and it seemed to open his mind up to considering more than just one negative video... I hope with all the continuing legalization, more progress is made.

I welcome any emails from you GW, but I hope not to need that particular one.


Jeff-



I hope to never have to send it to anyone....


This "alternative" takes a very open mind. But really - it just takes the willingness to crawl around the internet a bit and follow the trail that takes. There's a zillion videos. The University of Israel is doing studies on it.... And the US Health and Human Services owns the patent on its medical use. Despite what the idiots at the DEA have to say <no medical uses whatsoever> about it.
Do ya think the DEA ever picked up the phone and asked the US Health and Human Services Dept why they have the patent on its medical use? Yeah... NO. We're talking "government" here.... that would never happen.

The truth is -- cancer treatment is big business -- $200 BILLION annually.... but we all know people that have done Chemo and Radiation and have suffered the side effects for months - and then passed anyway. Or been given the all clear - only to have it come roaring back.

I'm hoping this treatment works better than that.... so far... knock on wood... it seems to be. Time will tell.

In the meantime - I'm goin racin'

[BMR Sales]

Happy New Year Greg and MANY more!

[GregWeld]

Happy New Year Greg and MANY more!



Thanks T.C. !!

[Stuart Adams]

Fantastic news. :D

[GregWeld]

Fantastic news. :D



Thanks Stuart!

[GregWeld]

I haven't posted much in here - because I don't want the thread to be about "me" --- I want it to be more about help for someone that is searching for answers to a very deadly disease.... My particular problem seems to have disappeared.... so far so good!!

But check this could of videos out!! This young lady happens to be a cousin of someone many of us Lat-G'r's know and love.... and when I was asked to forward "what I had done" - I gladly did so! Now --- watch the first video to see.. this poor young thing wasting away.... and then watch the second video after a HUGE amount of chemo / radiation / surgery.... and you know what...



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[waynieZ]

So glad it's looking good for her. It's great that doctors are finally starting to try this to help.

[DBasher]

I love it!

So nice to hear, see and read these stories about people turning their lives around with a natural medication.

Thanks for sharing....all of it!
:thumbsup:

[shelteredV]

So great to see living proof that the medicinal properties of cannabis are real and proveable. May you have many more happy birthdays! Unfortunately, Big Pharm is going to take over the market and we will end up paying 20 times what it costs now.

[Gmachine1911]

Not one to speak often here but I can truly attest to the validity of CBD oil. My wife passed away after battling breast cancer in 2016 and it wasn't until afterwards that I learned about CBD oil. As a hardcore skeptic initially, I have to say that there's definitely something to this, and not just for cancer patients...anxiety, sleeplessness, migraines, etc. can all be treated with succes. I get mine from Zilis and can post a link for anyone interested.

[GregWeld]

Just flying home from Scottsdale Mayo Clinic after another round of CT scans, blood draws, consultations and all the waiting around that goes with that. Ugh.

They continue to tell me I’m cancer free... and that I had to be misdiagnosed. Whatever. They have no idea what I might have had that would mimic bile duct cancer, but refuse to believe that without “treatment” I could be cancer free. Okay. LOL

I’m now and will be forever stuck with these permanent stents which require constant intervention to keep the bile flowing... mind you... this requires flights to Scottsdale.... dogs in the kennel... hotel room expense etc. By April I will have
Been there at least once per month since December. I had an ECRP in January and am scheduled for another one in March. Easy right? They’re 3 hour surgical procedures... and cost $50,000+ per.

[waynieZ]

Greg I don't care what they call it your better now and that's what matters and I'm glad to hear it. One big problem is for anyone in the same situation they won't try this to save them. I'm so glad to hear some great new right now I need to hear this. So glad for you and the family.

[69hugger]

Just flying home from Scottsdale Mayo Clinic after another round of CT scans, blood draws, consultations and all the waiting around that goes with that. Ugh.

They continue to tell me I’m cancer free... and that I had to be misdiagnosed. Whatever. They have no idea what I might have had that would mimic bile duct cancer, but refuse to believe that without “treatment” I could be cancer free. Okay. LOL

I’m now and will be forever stuck with these permanent stents which require constant intervention to keep the bile flowing... mind you... this requires flights to Scottsdale.... dogs in the kennel... hotel room expense etc. By April I will have
Been there at least once per month since December. I had an ECRP in January and am scheduled for another one in March. Easy right? They’re 3 hour surgical procedures... and cost $50,000+ per.


A friend of mine used to say "If money can fix it, it's not a problem". I'm sure you agree Greg.
There are countless people on this forum that are glad you are going to be around for the foreseeable future.

Best!

[GregWeld]

A friend of mine used to say "If money can fix it, it's not a problem". I'm sure you agree Greg.
There are countless people on this forum that are glad you are going to be around for the foreseeable future.

Best!



Thanks for the kind words Bill..... right now -- what I really have, is a plumbing issue. The surgeons seem to think (they're just guessing) that they can continue to clean the stents out for "awhile".... basically we'll continue this course "until they can't". Nobody will know when that is. At that point - my only option will be what's called "The Whipple". Surgeon said straight up - they won't do that until my only other choice is death. Apparently it's not a great surgery -- lots of complications - digestive issues etc. The surgery is "easy" - but the post op is a problem.

Right now --- I'm just about two years "after death" --- and my plan is to stretch this out as long as I can!! LOL I do truly appreciate the extra time I can tell ya!

[SSLance]

I haven't posted much in here - because I don't want the thread to be about "me" --- I want it to be more about help for someone that is searching for answers to a very deadly disease.... My particular problem seems to have disappeared.... so far so good!!

But check this could of videos out!! This young lady happens to be a cousin of someone many of us Lat-G'r's know and love.... and when I was asked to forward "what I had done" - I gladly did so! Now --- watch the first video to see.. this poor young thing wasting away.... and then watch the second video after a HUGE amount of chemo / radiation / surgery.... and you know what...



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Crap, I finally made time to watch the second video and it's not available any longer.

[GregWeld]

Crap, I finally made time to watch the second video and it's not available any longer.



She's revised the video ---- I changed / edited my post -- and here's the revised version




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[Lenie]

Greg, yours is truly a great story...what a life, keep on racin'

[GregWeld]

Well ---- as many of you know --- I've been going to the Mayo Clinic about every three months for getting my roto rooter treatment.... each time they do biopsies of my bile duct and they've never found any cancer....

I was originally diagnosed May of 2016 --

At my January clean out -- they did some CT Scans -- and after doing the normal one - they called me back for another CT scan which looked at a different region because they had seen some "spots" on my lungs -- and they've been monitoring a couple lymph nodes.

So this visit -- last week - they did the usual roto rooter -- and took some biopsies of the lymph nodes - which the surgeon described as "worrisome".

Sadly -- they are more than worrisome -- they came back as positive for cancer. It's Adenocarcinoma

Cancer is like this --- it goes away -- only to strike somewhere else. Crazy - but we all hear this all the time.

While I will meet with the Oncologist at the Mayo ---- I doubt I'll use their treatment..... The THC/CBD oil I did last time -- (when I was MUCH MUCH sicker and had been given the death sentence) -- kicked that bad boys ass... So why not give it a go once again.

I share this here -- because once again - it will be interesting to see what happens. If it works again -- it will be further evidence that there's more than just poison (Chemo) to fight this crap with.

[frankv11]

Truly admirable the way you have handled this situation Greg. You have fought it head on by some what unconventional means while educating and sharing with all.. class act . No need for best wishes , just go and kick some cancer ass..

[SSLance]

We are here for you buddy!! Sorry to hear about the diagnosys. Way too much of this kind of news lately. Let me know if I can help out in any way.

[RdHuggr68]

Prayers to you Greg, you will be beat it again!!

[waynieZ]

Greg sorry to hear about this, the higher dosages did it last time and
I'll be praying for you and the family and for the same results.
Stay Strong!

[Ns RS]

The universe demands, rather Lat G demands you make it pass this complication not because your family loves you or anything like that but you are going to make it pass this for no other reason than to pester charley for the rest of his days, there i said it.

[GregWeld]

The universe demands, rather Lat G demands you make it pass this complication not because your family loves you or anything like that but you are going to make it pass this for no other reason than to pester charley for the rest of his days, there i said it.



I have THREE ways to pester him -- actually 4 -- Phone calls -- Texting -- Lat G pages -- Hall of Fame Tours.....

I asked Shirley to take away his guns.... he could become a danger to himself.

LOL

[BMR Sales]

You kicked it's Ass once, you can do it again!

[SSLance]

Did anyone else watch the TV show Bull last night? They had a case about a Mom\Dr sneaking CBD oil across State lines to treat her son with leukemia and 27 other patients.

Not a lot of info about the product itself during the show but it's good to see it seeing becoming more and more mainstream and being talked about.

[Ns RS]

I have THREE ways to pester him -- actually 4 -- Phone calls -- Texting -- Lat G pages -- Hall of Fame Tours.....

I asked Shirley to take away his guns.... he could become a danger to himself.

LOL

Ha yes who needs guns when weld is still around lol.

Now are you currently easing your way back to your previous therapeutic dose of thc/cbd and will the dosing course (time frame) be shorter due to it being less aggressive form of CA? Guessing future treatments/dosing will be determined by follow up Radiology/CT?

[GregWeld]

Ha yes who needs guns when weld is still around lol.

I could get him from here (Idaho to California) -- sorta like being able to see Russia....



Now are you currently easing your way back to your previous therapeutic dose of thc/cbd and will the dosing course (time frame) be shorter due to it being less aggressive form of CA? Guessing future treatments/dosing will be determined by follow up Radiology/CT?



My "plan" is to begin tonight with a 1/10 gram dose of 72% THC and same dose of 72% CBD oil in a gel capsule before bed....

I'm going to TRY that larger dose because I "think" I'll be able to handle the effects. Normally they suggest starting with a dose half the size of a grain of white rice.... but I'm an "old hand" now and therefore think I'll be able to tolerate (understand) this higher beginning dosage. Maybe not - we'll find out.

I'd like to ramp the dosage rather quickly and work up to taking the recommended 500 mg per day. Last time around I worked up to taking about 1000mg per day just because I didn't understand how to even work out the dosage amount. I plan to get to taking (ingesting) one full gram syringe (720mg) per day as quickly as I can stand it.

[clill]

When he gets dosed up really well is when I'll start asking him for free stuff...

[fleet]

My "plan" is to begin tonight with a 1/10 gram dose of 72% THC and same dose of 72% CBD oil in a gel capsule before bed....

I'm going to TRY that larger dose because I "think" I'll be able to handle the effects. Normally they suggest starting with a dose half the size of a grain of white rice.... but I'm an "old hand" now and therefore think I'll be able to tolerate (understand) this higher beginning dosage. Maybe not - we'll find out.

I'd like to ramp the dosage rather quickly and work up to taking the recommended 500 mg per day. Last time around I worked up to taking about 1000mg per day just because I didn't understand how to even work out the dosage amount. I plan to get to taking (ingesting) one full gram syringe (720mg) per day as quickly as I can stand it.

Greg,

Please post alot when yer all loaded up...it’ll be better than cable!

:thankyou:

[mdprovee]

Greg we are all behind you and rooting you on, or talking crap about for you, however the thread turns. Prayers sent.

[FaBrycation]

Greg, My heart is heavy with this news. If anyone can do it again its you! your story has inspired and changed my views concerning other treatments and I freakin' hope that you can kick its ass again. It would be a big middle finger to the traditional way of thought on treatments that we have all seen loved ones die using. I share your fight with everyone when cancer conversations come up in my circle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you jump back in the ring. Go get 'em Greg

[Flash68]

We all love ya. You know that. Heck, even that Charley guy.

[GregWeld]

Greg we are all behind you and rooting you on, or talking crap about for you, however the thread turns. Prayers sent.




Thanks Mike!!

I have Thunderhill rented for a private test and tune day - June 28th - for the new car.... come up and hang out with us. We'll talk S****T then!! LOL







Greg, My heart is heavy with this news. If anyone can do it again its you! your story has inspired and changed my views concerning other treatments and I freakin' hope that you can kick its ass again. It would be a big middle finger to the traditional way of thought on treatments that we have all seen loved ones die using. I share your fight with everyone when cancer conversations come up in my circle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you jump back in the ring. Go get 'em Greg



Brycen --- Even my Docs are now coming around to my way of thinkin' !! It's been kinda fun to see them begin to open their eyes. Surgeon said last night "well you've certainly re-written all the rule books!" LOL

My trackin' buddy Pete called this morning -- he was diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer about 4 months before me back in 2016.... We discussed the fact that about 50% of cancer patients die from the CHEMO..... Now --- this is changing - because of the new "targeted" treatments - and I will listen to what the oncologist has to say when I meet with them -- but basically I'm a non-believer in what they're pushin'.






We all love ya. You know that. Heck, even that Charley guy.


Who??

[Flash68]

Who??

yFC0Il7-QK4

[SSLance]

I have Thunderhill rented for a private test and tune day - June 28th - for the new car.... come up and hang out with us. We'll talk S****T then!! LOL



You don't say... :hello:

[GregWeld]

You don't say... :hello:




Actually ----- I've just been emailing with the track ---- the track will be closed to anyone other than just the few testing folks (3 of us)..... Didn't realize the liability and having to hire extra folks if I have people wandering around etc not directly connected to working on the car. Makes sense now that I got it explained to me. DOH.

[glassman]

No. So sorry to hear/read this. Prayin for you bud. Don't know what else to say....

[fleet]

Kick butt at 90+ like Doc!

AH2l1Hb_kS0

[GregWeld]

No. So sorry to hear/read this. Prayin for you bud. Don't know what else to say....



No need to say anything else Mike..... thanks!


Oh -- and remind me if my posts turn in to gibberish. Charley already thinks they are... but I need someone that can actually read to keep me on track. LOL

[Che70velle]

Greg, im looking forward to a future posts that says something about a confused doctor, and a mis-diagnosis...again.
Do your diligence boss. You know what we will be doing out here in ga.
Just don’t start selling anything this time around. I bet Charley’s chomping at the bit, to get a deal on something...

[GregWeld]

Greg, im looking forward to a future posts that says something about a confused doctor, and a mis-diagnosis...again.
Do your diligence boss. You know what we will be doing out here in ga.
Just don’t start selling anything this time around. I bet Charley’s chomping at the bit, to get a deal on something...


I'm leaving Charley all my debt -- so he'll have that going for him.

No mis-diagnosis this time -- or last time either.... Mayo - who has characterized the liver bile duct issue as a misdiagnosis has now said - well this must be from your liver cancer..... LOL People are so confounded they really just don't know what to do or think.

NO SELLING THIS TIME --- I've got a new hot rod to drive on Hall of Fame Tour - I've got a new track car being completed - I've got a new Ford F-450 ready to be picked up..... I got stuff to do!!

Thanks Scott..... I'll keep trying to post up info here as I have it.

[Ns RS]

No need to say anything else Mike..... thanks!


Oh -- and remind me if my posts turn in to gibberish. Charley already thinks they are... but I need someone that can actually read to keep me on track. LOL


Greg,

Before the first dose of THC and CBD hits, I have a question. Now in case the THC and CBD has already hit, I will ask the same question in 2 ways.

The first is in a non high format, the 2nd is in a high as a kite format.

1) Did you find in the midst of your previous THC/CBD dosing, did your appetite increase accordingly and did you feel your demeanor/personality change as well while “high”? Is an increase in appetite while dosing inevitable or is it a myth? Did your personal trainer hate you for snacking?

2) Bro, when you were like totally baked bro did you ever get the munchies bro? and while like high, did you feel like Jeff Spicoli Van Halen Running with the Devil - I wanna surf some totally tasty waves high or were you like more mellow like Jeff Bridges, the dude - Big Lebowski listening to Creedence Looking Out the Back Door sipping white Russians high? Was your personal trainer like totally bogus about your snacking bro??

[69hugger]

Greg,
Truly sorry to read this news. I join the LG legion that are thinking about you, praying for you, and hoping that you are not still totally buzzed while doing the HOF tour in that phat '40.

:grouphug:

[fleet]

We all love ya. You know that. Heck, even that Charley guy.

Yes, and it’s a clean, pure love.

Lat-g ain’t one of them ‘swing joints’...


:P

[GregWeld]

Greg,
Truly sorry to read this news. I join the LG legion that are thinking about you, praying for you, and hoping that you are not still totally buzzed while doing the HOF tour in that phat '40.

:grouphug:



Thanks Bill !!

This time around I can better manage this -- and the course of meds I'm on - that's a 90 day deal -- so I will be off by the end of June. That one HOF tour was probably fun for everyone else -- but I barely remember any of it - won't do that again.

[69hugger]

I hope to be able to witness your HOF performance (or lack thereof) in person. I'm on the waiting list, so we'll have to wait & see.

In the meantime, kick some C arse!

[96z28ss]

This will be a walk in the park compared to last time.

You got this, and you will kick this cancers ass !

F*CKCANCER!

[tubbed69]

Good Luck Greg,I know you will beat it again.I tell everyone about how you fought cancer and won with your treatment,so do it your way and win again:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Stuart Adams]

Greg, I'm praying for a speedy "kick that cancers ass" recovery for you.
I know you have the right cocktail for it, and you will put the pedal to the metal.
We all love ya around here.

[Boss 5.0]

I hated seeing this thread come back to the top and then reading why. Fight the good fight Greg. Plenty of people here to support you!

[Ummgawa]

Damn Greg. I sent you the “kicked it’s ass” message, now this.

My bad!

Whip it again, buddy.

Strong letter to follow.

[GregWeld]

Damn Greg. I sent you the “kicked it’s ass” message, now this.

My bad!

Whip it again, buddy.

Strong letter to follow.



I feel better now that I have someone to blame!

[Tinker]

Gregg,
I guess I have been off in my own little world last couple weeks. When I read the latest posts here last night, I literally said noooo! out loud. I am comforted by the facts that you have too much going on right now and you are just ornery enough to not let that little c-word stop you. Keep fighting the good fight and remember everybody here is praying for your well being, because who else is everybody going to pick on? Take it one day at a time, but keep adding those days up buddy.

[kwhizz]

greg sorry to hear about this, the higher dosages did it last time and
i'll be praying for you and the family and for the same results.
Stay strong!



x 2.................

[GregWeld]

Well I just had my Mayo Clinic Oncologist appointment.... I will sum this up with "a total waste of time".....

A quick recap -- the Mayo was the THIRD hospital I visited after my May 2016 Cancer diagnosis.... I didn't see them for 9 to 10 months after my initial diagnosis... at which time they proclaimed me cancer free...

Now they're saying this cancer is part of the original diagnosis - and that while there is chemo treatment -- it isn't "curable" - only treatable... and with chemo (which I've NEVER done!).... I should get a couple years. LOL ---- are you serious??

So I'll just do my own thing -- THC/CBD oil..... and I'll just live until I don't. LOL

[ADY]

Amazing with all the advances in medicine and top notch centers you're going to you have to deal with conflicting diagnosis. As you said, live life to the fullest, live healthy, and don't pay attention to worst case scenarios they pull out of their arse.

[GregWeld]

Amazing with all the advances in medicine and top notch centers you're going to you have to deal with conflicting diagnosis. As you said, live life to the fullest, live healthy, and don't pay attention to worst case scenarios they pull out of their arse.



Crazy huh Adam!?!?!?!


If I'd have chosen to do chemo at the time of diagnosis -- I'd be dead already....

Instead -- I haven't spent only about a week of the entire ordeal even feeling somewhat ill.....


Sure hope my new race car gets finished here sometime soon! LOL

[Vegas69]

They gave you six months last time so this time you ought to live until your at least 80. :lol:

Many things they can do these days is amazing to me, but they don't have it all figured out by a long shot. They just discovered a new organ last month.

I bought some CBD and definitely noticed less soreness from Crossfit at first. Kelli also tried it and it completely wiped out a migraine in minutes. It seems like you must keep taking more and more to achieve the same results. I've only had it a short time and I think I'll use it just when I need it moving forward as my body seems to build up a tolerance quickly.

[GregWeld]

They gave you six months last time so this time you ought to live until your at least 80. :lol:

Many things they can do these days is amazing to me, but they don't have it all figured out by a long shot. They just discovered a new organ last month.

I bought some CBD and definitely noticed less soreness from Crossfit at first. Kelli also tried it and it completely wiped out a migraine in minutes. It seems like you must keep taking more and more to achieve the same results. I've only had it a short time and I think I'll use it just when I need it moving forward as my body seems to build up a tolerance quickly.




Yeah no kidding!!! Tolerance doubles every 4 days!!

I noticed this time -- I started out with a 1/10th (100mg) dose and the next night jumped to 2/10ths --- that would have absolutely wiped me O U T for about a week last time I did this! This time was a total "ho hum". That's not to say it's not powerful (the THC) but it just is easier to handle the "high" this time.

A couple of our friends have gone from taking Ambien (nightly for years) -- to just using CBD oil for sleeping.....

[David Pozzi]

Greg, just spotted the bad news. I hope you are as successful this time as your were before. Mary and I need to hang out with your some more!

[Ketzer]

..... and I'll just live until I don't. LOL

After you've received multiple death sentences, I'd say this is as profound a statement as a person could make. VERY glad to read you will not be sitting down and waiting for the Reaper to stroll by when its convenient for him....


Jeff-

[DOOM]

After you've received multiple death sentences, I'd say this is as profound a statement as a person could make. VERY glad to read you will not be sitting down and waiting for the Reaper to stroll by when its convenient for him....


Jeff-

Jeff you know it will never happen with this man!

[GregWeld]

Greg, just spotted the bad news. I hope you are as successful this time as your were before. Mary and I need to hang out with your some more!



Couldn’t agree more David!!

[legend]

Hi guys, on the same topic, my sister in law Katie has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and she has a 4 month old baby. We're trying to raise money for immunotherapy treatment in Germany [we're in the UK] but the entry price is £100k. We've tried alternative every therapy that we can get hold of but this is so aggressive it's not touching it

Kate's story and fundraising page here (https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rebecca-storer)

Thank you

[Spiffav8]

Well I just had my Mayo Clinic Oncologist appointment.... I will sum this up with "a total waste of time".....

A quick recap -- the Mayo was the THIRD hospital I visited after my May 2016 Cancer diagnosis.... I didn't see them for 9 to 10 months after my initial diagnosis... at which time they proclaimed me cancer free...

Now they're saying this cancer is part of the original diagnosis - and that while there is chemo treatment -- it isn't "curable" - only treatable... and with chemo (which I've NEVER done!).... I should get a couple years. LOL ---- are you serious??

So I'll just do my own thing -- THC/CBD oil..... and I'll just live until I don't. LOL

:mad: WTF Over!

[GregWeld]

:mad: WTF Over!



Copy.....




Have to say -- this time around -- taking this stuff is a piece of cake. FAR better than the first time (never needing to would be preferable).

[legend]

Greg, all the best for the future, there are still so many tracks to run and cars to build. I've not read every post, have you looked at immunotherapy? we're raising the money for that at the moment.

[GregWeld]

Greg, all the best for the future, there are still so many tracks to run and cars to build. I've not read every post, have you looked at immunotherapy? we're raising the money for that at the moment.


Thanks!!!


The Mayo is sending my cancer cells out for "marking" or genomic info. I think they're sending to Foundation One at my request.


Now -- all that does -- is tells you if your cells have a specific makeup.... and if you know that makeup - there are "targeted" therapies that might be/ will be selected because they've been proven to work well with that marker....

For now - I'm going to do my 90 day - 60 grams of THC/CBD -- and when I'm back down (to the Mayo) for other testing etc - about June - I'll see if my "juice" is working.... if not (in other words are the lymph nodes shrinking etc) it'll kind of be an "oh well".... because I'm not doing chemo.

My cancer is "treatable" -- it is NOT -- "curable".... I don't care to take on chemo when it's not one of the new targeted / immunotherapy treatments and so far - those have not been offered (if there even are any).

[clill]

FYI...Somewhere in this thread there was mention of Doctors in Cuba using Red Scorpion venom to treat Cancer. A friend has a daughter with stage 4 breast cancer. She went to Cuba and underwent the treatment a couple months ago. Made her very sick but the Doctor was with her all the time. She is now cancer free. Tumor went away.

[Spiffav8]

Copy.....




Have to say -- this time around -- taking this stuff is a piece of cake. FAR better than the first time (never needing to would be preferable).

I'm sure it will be better on many levels. At least you know more about it. I'm just mad and don't like it. I love you.

[GregWeld]

I'm sure it will be better on many levels. At least you know more about it. I'm just mad and don't like it. I love you.

Love you too buddy!!


I got this! By my June Mayo appointments - they'll ask me "where'd that cancer go?"

[Tinker]

I got this! By my June Mayo appointments - they'll ask me "where'd that cancer go?"

👍👍 I love the attitude!

[BMR Sales]

Attitude is Everything!

about 12 years ago, two friends of mine came down with Cancer. One was upbeat and hung in there a long time - the other was Doom & Gloom and he was gone in 5 months.

Greg's got the right state of mind and the Power of CBD!

[jarhead]

sorry to say i had never read this, i lost some close family to Cancer that was my reason to not click on it. After reading some comments here and there on other posts recently i chose to read it to see what it was about.

NOW I find it was about your personal journey, I was :EmoteClueless:

You always have a kind word and a comment or suggestion for my project. Here you are in "Life" and all I can say in return is "Greg, you got this", you dont need me to say that, but wanted you to know you are in my thoughts.

This is a very inspiring thread BTW, watched too many people in my life just "give up"
Joe

[GregWeld]

Oh Joe......


LOL



Yes --- sadly this is my personal story. Thank you for the kind words buddy!

[Build-It-Break-it]

Hey Greg I didn't thank you yet for sending me the information to help my mom fight cancer. Unfortunately she passed away January 15, this year then my sister passed February of cancer as well, then my wife grandmother two weeks ago.

Thank you again for trying to help me. Keep taking care of yourself. We're all pulling for you and others fighting.

Ahmad Boone

[waynieZ]

So sorry to hear of your loss Ahmad.

[GregWeld]

Hey Greg I didn't thank you yet for sending me the information to help my mom fight cancer. Unfortunately she passed away January 15, this year then my sister passed February of cancer as well, then my wife grandmother two weeks ago.

Thank you again for trying to help me. Keep taking care of yourself. We're all pulling for you and others fighting.

Ahmad Boone




Sorry to hear this Ahmad....


Cancer is crazy stuff.... Sadly, I think we're a long ways from understanding it.

[Stuart Adams]

Cancer sucks. On one hand treatment is a billion dollar biz, and on the research for cures its a billion dollar biz. Creates very mixed thoughts.

[jeff71]

Hate to hear you have to go through this again.

I'm curious why the Ford Dually upgrade? Keeping the GMC?

[GregWeld]

Hate to hear you have to go through this again.

I'm curious why the Ford Dually upgrade? Keeping the GMC?

Well --- these plans were laid before this latest diagnosis..... but the Dually is the haul master choice for the 40' InTech gooseneck trailer I have designed so I could travel the USA for 2019 and run NASA TTU group races with the new car.

The car is being built - the truck is built - the trailer is on "hold" until I see my next set of scans etc.

The sweet little 6.2 liter Chevy HighCountry was sold.

[SSLance]

Greg, did you get the sweet suspension work you were talking about done on the new Dually already?

[GregWeld]

Greg, did you get the sweet suspension work you were talking about done on the new Dually already?

I did Lance!!

Ford drop shipped it straight to Kelderman in Iowa..... They installed the full Rear and Front air system for the F-450..... and then Apple Ford picked it up and shipped it to me -- truck had 69 miles on it when it was dropped in my driveway.

I dare say --- the 450 rides every bit as smooth and quiet as my half ton HighCountry! I'm so impressed it's unreal. Gwen has put 600 miles on the truck now.... and actually is also impressed!


https://kelderman.com/shop/2017-ford-f-250-350-4x4-4-link-rear-air-suspension

[SSLance]

Oh yeah, very nice!!!

[Ketzer]

I did Lance!!

Ford drop shipped it straight to Kelderman in Iowa..... They installed the full Rear and Front air system for the F-450..... and then Apple Ford picked it up and shipped it to me -- truck had 69 miles on it when it was dropped in my driveway.

I dare say --- the 450 rides every bit as smooth and quiet as my half ton HighCountry! I'm so impressed it's unreal. Gwen has put 600 miles on the truck now.... and actually is also impressed!


https://kelderman.com/shop/2017-ford-f-250-350-4x4-4-link-rear-air-suspension

Their stuff seems really inexpensive compared to the dramatic change it makes.

[FaBrycation]

Greg, I am just a few miles from Kelderman now.

[GregWeld]

Greg, I am just a few miles from Kelderman now.

Dude ---- the Kelderman suspension stuff on this F-450 is A M A Z I N G !!! Just friggin' WOW! Empty - the truck rides like my little half ton Chevy did. Just so worth the $$$$ and it IS expensive stuff! But think about every mile you drive in pleasure ---- or bouncing down the road. I'll take pleasure!

[GregWeld]

their stuff seems really inexpensive compared to the dramatic change it makes.

/\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ this!!!

[WILWAXU]

I did Lance!!

Ford drop shipped it straight to Kelderman in Iowa..... They installed the full Rear and Front air system for the F-450..... and then Apple Ford picked it up and shipped it to me -- truck had 69 miles on it when it was dropped in my driveway.

I dare say --- the 450 rides every bit as smooth and quiet as my half ton HighCountry! I'm so impressed it's unreal. Gwen has put 600 miles on the truck now.... and actually is also impressed!


https://kelderman.com/shop/2017-ford-f-250-350-4x4-4-link-rear-air-suspension

4-bar rear... Pro Touring Dually :D

[GregWeld]

4-bar rear... Pro Touring Dually :D

Don't forget the 935 ft lbs of torque!!! That's right there in HellFire country! WTH.


LOL

[Musclerodz]

Sucks to hear buddy. Hope to see you in TX in a couple months.

[USAZR1]

Reading this thread, from start to the last post, has been a roller coast of emotions. Greg's sheer will to live his life, his way, is the thing that stands out the most. Having survived an aggressive form of prostate cancer and major heart attack, ten years apart, I almost feel a kinship with folks like him.
Bless you, pal!

[GregWeld]

Sucks to hear buddy. Hope to see you in TX in a couple months.





ME, and my new '40 Ford WILL be there in Septermber buddy!!! See ya then!






Reading this thread, from start to the last post, has been a roller coast of emotions. Greg's sheer will to live his life, his way, is the thing that stands out the most. Having survived an aggressive form of prostate cancer and major heart attack, ten years apart, I almost feel a kinship with folks like him.
Bless you, pal!



The ride has been more than a bit crazy Clint....... And yes --- I believe we all have a will to live.... but some folks just want to be told what to do.... I'm a hot rodder --- I'm going to take a bit from here and a bit from there and I'm going to mod them a bit..... and if that don't work - we'll try something different!

[USAZR1]

The ride has been more than a bit crazy Clint....... And yes --- I believe we all have a will to live.... but some folks just want to be told what to do.... I'm a hot rodder --- I'm going to take a bit from here and a bit from there and I'm going to mod them a bit..... and if that don't work - we'll try something different!


If all goes well, I plan to have my car at Goodguys, next September. Hopefully, I can meet you and a few other characters, from this site.
Take care of yourself, Greg.

[GregWeld]

Sucks to hear buddy. Hope to see you in TX in a couple months.

If all goes well, I plan to have my car at Goodguys, next September. Hopefully, I can meet you and a few other characters, from this site.
Take care of yourself, Greg.



Which Good Guys Clint?? I'm at the Texas MotorSpeedway one after the Hall of Fame Tour....

[USAZR1]

Which Good Guys Clint?? I'm at the Texas MotorSpeedway one after the Hall of Fame Tour....

Texas Fall Goodguys event at TMS. I live 105 miles North of the racetrack and am a long-time Goodguys member.

[GregWeld]

Sucks to hear buddy. Hope to see you in TX in a couple months.

Texas Fall Goodguys event at TMS. I live 105 miles North of the racetrack and am a long-time Goodguys member.

Well I hoped you'd meant that event ---- but they do have a lot of them!!!! LOL


See you there!!! The Hall of Fame group parks together in a "special" area there so we're pretty easy to find.

[Ron Sutton]

Which Good Guys Clint?? I'm at the Texas MotorSpeedway one after the Hall of Fame Tour....

I will be there too, as well as the Speedtech Guys, Blake, Roger & Jay.

I see some fun dinner get togethers coming up.

Babe's?
Hard 8 BBQ?
Bayou Jacks?

[GregWeld]

I will be there too, as well as the Speedtech Guys, Blake, Roger & Jay.

I see some fun dinner get togethers coming up.

Babe's?
Hard 8 BBQ?
Bayou Jacks?





Okay --- True story --- I'm with my daughter Adrienne -- we go to Babe's..... I promptly video the line dancing and post it to INSTAGRAM.... with an @Babes tag...... Okay ----- go see what kind of pics you get when you add the @Babes "thing" LOL --- WTF......

[fleet]

Well I hoped you'd meant that event ---- but they do have a lot of them!!!! LOL


See you there!!! The Hall of Fame group parks together in a "special" area there so we're pretty easy to find.

https://s20.postimg.cc/3ob38ejfx/099_DDEA0-9_E84-4_A76-857_A-77_AF47_A5_B044.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Maybe a “special” bus will be parked in your “special” area too?


:P

[USAZR1]

Now, I'm really looking forward to September. :bitchslap:

[GregWeld]

I met with the Oncologist yesterday morning at The Mayo in Scottsdale.....


ZERO change in my "spots" --- so no growth --- and more importantly --- NO CANCER found elsewhere either..... And given the location of the cancer (lymph nodes) this is very excellent news.

Not the news I had hoped for.... Which would have been --- "the spots are gone".


So the Doc was obviously pleased ---- and more importantly extremely SURPRISED with the results. I finally asked him ---- "so what did you expect to see this visit?" He said A LOT of growth -- and in fact -- they'd wanted me to come back one month after this last diagnosis because they wanted to measure and track the growth.

The other thing I think EVERY cancer patient should ask to have done ------ GENOMIC SEQUENCING!! I had my cancer cells shipped to Foundation One for testing. They figure out exactly what you're particular cancer cell is ---- and then search for a known match for drugs to treat it -- or clinical trials being run etc.

Sadly ---- The cells I have are known to have NO CURE NO EFFECTIVE TREATMNET.... so basically --- I'm a walking dead guy now. BUT don't worry -- not soon === not suffering ---- not really sick --- hanging my shingle out ---


GONE RACIN'

[AU Doc]

That is freaking AWESOME news! Glad to hear you've kicked cancer's tail! I wish there were more stories like this - and fewer of the other,

[GregWeld]

That is freaking AWESOME news! Glad to hear you've kicked cancer's tail! I wish there were more stories like this - and fewer of the other,



Well..... I don't know as I'd characterize it as that exactly! The first go 'round I certainly did ---- so that's bought me 2 years so far (A VERY VERY VERY LONG TIME!!! Given the "6 months to live").

Cancer likes to mutate and is an EXTREMELY TRICKY little F ***er......

[Ron Sutton]

Love the Gone Racin' post.

See you next Wednesday !

[waynieZ]

Glad it's better than the Doctor was expecting. I was wondering how you made out but didn't want to overstep be checking with you. Fight on!!

[Stuart Adams]

Awesome Greg. Keep banging gears..

[FaBrycation]

keep fighting hard Greg! Glad to here it hasn't made any progress. you going any GG shows soon?

[Panteracer]

Greg,
Glad to hear you are still going to test the car
Many have told me once you drive a tube frame car
then you will never want to go back to anything else
I also envy the sequential you have
Have fun,be safe and keep trucking on

Like they say
Its all about RACIN everything else is just waiting

Bob

[GregWeld]

Love all you guys..... thank you all for the kind words.


These spots are "only" a 1/4" right now. The problem is not the size -- but the location. It probably couldn't get in a worse spot. But we have no control over such things.

We didn't ask to be born - we don't want to die - but we ALL will. Get over it. Just keep living. If we woke every morning and asked "is today the day?" we'd live miserable, feeble, little lives. WE (Lat Gr's) do not live miserable, feeble, little lives. WE (Lat Gr's) get up and kick ass.

[fleet]

“Doc Severinson and The Tonight Show Band”

Power baby!

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B000QZSSGM?trackAsin=B000QMB5F6&ref=dm_sh_6e0c-d3c0-dmcp-6e84-55162&musicTerritory=US&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[GregWeld]

I've mentioned Foundation One here ---- this is an expensive - not covered by insurance - Genomic Sequencing testing biz.....


https://www.foundationmedicine.com/genomic-testing/foundation-one



$6,500 or so will get you a comprehensive result for which drugs will, or have, had good results with chemotherapy..... or if there are clinical trials specific to your type of cells.... or any other useful information that might help guide the docs (mostly yourself) to some form of treatment(s).

I had hoped mine would come back with a specific "mutation" that KEYTRUDA treats..... but no such luck. At least I know.


This is a 62 page 'report' -- but the box on the front page is all that is important initially...... and sadly mine sucks.

FIRST identifies mutations and markers.......


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Sorry it's hard to read the columns ---- but basically it matches these mutations or markers with any KNOWN chemo treatment that works on it -- or clinical trials - Targeted therapy, etc. There are many TYPES of cancer -- Lung - Liver - Bone - but what's IMPORTANT is what cellular makeup is the cancer ---- because then you can really drill down on finding something known to be effective on THOSE CELLS !!




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[xplantdad]

Hi Greg, Again I haven't been on this site in a while...but something told me I should log on.

I didn't expect to see these posts, but again I know that you are a fighter and will not give up. Cancer SO sucks...

It's good to hear that your most recent scans show no additional growth. Mayo is a great hospital with great docs, but sometimes they need to open their eyes to reality and alternate therapies. Like you, we've experienced these issues at Mayo as well.

Anyways, please let us know then next time you are out here. We'd love to meet up for a few minutes and say hi. BTW, Lynn and Holly say hi-and we all want you to take care:grouphug:

[GregWeld]

Hi Greg, Again I haven't been on this site in a while...but something told me I should log on.

I didn't expect to see these posts, but again I know that you are a fighter and will not give up. Cancer SO sucks...

It's good to hear that your most recent scans show no additional growth. Mayo is a great hospital with great docs, but sometimes they need to open their eyes to reality and alternate therapies. Like you, we've experienced these issues at Mayo as well.

Anyways, please let us know then next time you are out here. We'd love to meet up for a few minutes and say hi. BTW, Lynn and Holly say hi-and we all want you to take care:grouphug:


Hey buddy! Good to hear from you!

I'm so happy to hear Holly is doing great!

We'll be back down in September UNLESS I require some "intervention" or my liver stents need attention. I'm hoping I need neither.

The one thing people forget - and I don't expect anyone to remember my ailments - but the LIVER thing was going to kill me..... then the stent thing and it's issues was going to do me at some point (and not 10 years from now)..... and now this newest news. NONE OF IT has gotten me yet!! So F'it.

See ya soon Bruce! XOXO


PS --- I know it's a long ways from you --- but ADRIENNE is the Executive Chef at "The Salty Sow" ---- Tatum and Cactus area...... if you're over that way -- say hello!

[AU Doc]

Well..... I don't know as I'd characterize it as that exactly! The first go 'round I certainly did ---- so that's bought me 2 years so far (A VERY VERY VERY LONG TIME!!! Given the "6 months to live").

Cancer likes to mutate and is an EXTREMELY TRICKY little F ***er......

Very true. But I'd say any victory against cancer is a victory worth celebrating.

Sorry to hear about the genomic sequencing results, but it's still good news that your spots haven't progressed.

[xplantdad]

I remember you telling us all about the liver issues, the stent issues and how they wouldn't be able to take it out, etc. Shows what they know :)

Our next door neighbor with the leukemia also used the oil that you sent him info on...He's doing okay, too! He's still not strong enough to do yard work, but that's why I live next door to him .

Greg, as far ass you coming out here....it sounds good! We will see you in September, then! :hello:




Hey buddy! Good to hear from you!

I'm so happy to hear Holly is doing great!

We'll be back down in September UNLESS I require some "intervention" or my liver stents need attention. I'm hoping I need neither.

The one thing people forget - and I don't expect anyone to remember my ailments - but the LIVER thing was going to kill me..... then the stent thing and it's issues was going to do me at some point (and not 10 years from now)..... and now this newest news. NONE OF IT has gotten me yet!! So F'it.

See ya soon Bruce! XOXO


PS --- I know it's a long ways from you --- but ADRIENNE is the Executive Chef at "The Salty Sow" ---- Tatum and Cactus area...... if you're over that way -- say hello!

[GregWeld]

Very true. But I'd say any victory against cancer is a victory worth celebrating.

Sorry to hear about the genomic sequencing results, but it's still good news that your spots haven't progressed.



In baseball -- it would be "little ball" -- with cancer -- you take any little victory you can get.

I'm in no pain - I look "fine" (debatable) - I'm eating "okay" - and my spots didn't grow (this time) -- I'll take that as all good stuff!

[Flash68]

In baseball -- it would be "little ball" -- with cancer -- you take any little victory you can get.

I'm in no pain - I look "fine" (debatable) - I'm eating "okay" - and my spots didn't grow (this time) -- I'll take that as all good stuff!

"Little ball".... "small ball".... semantics. :)

Get on livin! Yee haawwwww!

[SSLance]

I caught a quick blurb on the news last night, something about the FDA finally approving a form of CBD oil to be used for seizure medication. I missed most of the story though, has anyone in here heard of this or have any more information on it?

Also, my wife met someone at a convention recently that said there are provisions in the new Farm Bill that allow the production of CBD Oil in the US finally...but I'm not sure if it has passed yet or if the provision made it to the final version.

All of the above is good news to me, it tells me this movement is gaining traction...

[Panteracer]

Glad to hear you are feeling good
That means you will be able to test that
beast a Thunderhill tomorrow... have fun
and be safe out there.. sometimes when they
grip that good and you push past that point
they let go really fast and spin time acoming

Bob

[Tinker]

Love all you guys..... thank you all for the kind words.

WE (Lat Gr's) do not live miserable, feeble, little lives. WE (Lat Gr's) get up and kick ass.

Well said, Gregg.
WE(Lat G'rs) are all here to help each other to better navigate the curves. Both the ones in the road and the ones life throws your way!

Enjoy your upcoming seat time! Its going to be an awesome ride.

[WSSix]

Glad to hear the positive news, Greg!

[MattO]

I logged in for the first time in years, literally just to see what Greg is up to, and I find this.

I'm sorry I haven't been in touch more sir. I even moved just a few hours away from you (I'm in Cache valley Utah now) and never called.

If the stars align, I need to come up there and say hello. Maybe spread some freedom seeds at the range. :bigun2:

[GregWeld]

Been about another month now..... and in my current world.... that's a long time.

People continue to ask "how am I".... and frankly -- I really just don't know. Some days are great some days suck.... some start off crappy and get better and some are the opposite. This morning when I got up at 5:30AM to let Stella and Rosie out.... I said to Gwen "I feel 100% today"..... by 10AM I said "I might have jumped the gun".

To be perfectly honest -- I have a drive out to Cali to the track with the new car... and instead of looking forward to it - I'm kinda starting to ask myself "why". But then.... I'll get out there and get jacked up - and then I'll fall apart. My point - when you have this crap -- and I'm pretty sure it's still there -- you just don't know hour by hour how you're going to feel.

Some times I wonder if I'm not just "depressed" after battling this crap for 2 years now. And other times I think -- ARE YOU KIDDING! I'VE BEEN WINNING FOR 2 YEARS so WTF.

Taking a 3/10th's dose of CBD only - every night (early evening) - and I get up every day and put my shoes on. My plan is to continue to do so.... until I can't.

[GregWeld]

I logged in for the first time in years, literally just to see what Greg is up to, and I find this.

I'm sorry I haven't been in touch more sir. I even moved just a few hours away from you (I'm in Cache valley Utah now) and never called.

If the stars align, I need to come up there and say hello. Maybe spread some freedom seeds at the range. :bigun2:

Yeah --- Hi Matt!


I was just down to St George and spent the night with Blake and Anita (SpeedTech for the unwashed - LOL)..... I love Utah !!

I just put away 2000 rds of Federal Match 77gr 223 that arrived today.... So maybe a range day tomorrow! Although - these days I prefer the 6.5...

[MattO]

Yeah --- Hi Matt!


I was just down to St George and spent the night with Blake and Anita (SpeedTech for the unwashed - LOL)..... I love Utah !!

I just put away 2000 rds of Federal Match 77gr 223 that arrived today.... So maybe a range day tomorrow! Although - these days I prefer the 6.5...

I saw you putting some shots down range on YouTube! Pretty impressive!

I'm just starting to dip my toe into the shooting world. I'm definitely not ready to reach out to 1400+ yards like you, but if the zombies come, I'll hold my own lol

I just got off the phone with dad and he sends his best. If you make your way through my neck of the woods, let me know and I'll take some time off I've got some great stories to tell you now, having worked in a shop for the last 2 years. Maybe tell the tale of how a Miata broke my ankle at the race track (it knew karate) :D

[GregWeld]

I saw you putting some shots down range on YouTube! Pretty impressive!

I'm just starting to dip my toe into the shooting world. I'm definitely not ready to reach out to 1400+ yards like you, but if the zombies come, I'll hold my own lol

I just got off the phone with dad and he sends his best. If you make your way through my neck of the woods, let me know and I'll take some time off I've got some great stories to tell you now, having worked in a shop for the last 2 years. Maybe tell the tale of how a Miata broke my ankle at the race track (it knew karate) :D

Well those Miata's can be plenty pesky!!

Go to Projects section and check out the "weld/Sutton" track car build!!

XOXO to Dad! We'll catch up!

[Ketzer]

Some times I wonder if I'm not just "depressed" after battling this crap for 2 years now. And other times I think -- ARE YOU KIDDING! I'VE BEEN WINNING FOR 2 YEARS so WTF.



Depression is a greater monster than the C. Sometimes there is absolutely no reason for it and it comes anyway, it is horrible to have that cloud and know in the back of your mind that you don't truly feel that way. Confusing and energy draining. No amount of friends or conversations can fix it, but one thing that works a fair amount of the time is distraction... "pushing through it".

Your story, and your continued strength is giving hope to a lot more folks than you can imagine GW.



Jeff-

[GregWeld]

Had a follow up call with the CannaNurse I use (she's super helpful and knowledgeable!) -- I use "KAREN" from CannaKids. You go to their website and you can schedule a call -- half hour is about $85 and that's all the time I need.


So I've been doing 3/10ths CBD only - take it around 5:30 before dinner -- that way I feel better when I wake up (early riser).... and I've been doing this since doing the BIG DOLLUP DEAL right after this last diagnosis.....

She wants me to ADD BACK the THC to a 1:1 basis --- until I get a "clear" scan result. Then just the CBD would be fine....

So after this next big car event --- The Missile at Thunderhill -- I'll start to work that back in to the mix. It's all just a big guessing game -- but I'm still walking and shifting gears --- and that's FAR ahead of where the pros had me by this time! So guess I'll just continue to carry on. :trophy-1302:

[Vegas69]

I hate to see you going through this man.:bang: It's got to be extremely tough to stay positive. I still take the CBD once in a while to cool my jets and it doesn't take much to really relax me. With the dose you take, it's got to make you very tired all the time. That's likely part of the reason it works.

I'd be watching positive videos and reading positive books. Reflecting on old photos and experiences. Talking to those you love most or can make you laugh. Find ways to be productive. Writing down something you're grateful for first thing is a good way to start the day. Towards the end of 2017 I spent 65 days in a row doing that. Many days I had to fight through a piss poor attitude to get it done, but it nearly always changed my attitude for the better. Now I can go back and read those notes and it helps do the same thing. They've proven optimism helps your immune system.

[GregWeld]

I hate to see you going through this man.:bang: It's got to be extremely tough to stay positive. I still take the CBD once in a while to cool my jets and it doesn't take much to really relax me. With the dose you take, it's got to make you very tired all the time. That's likely part of the reason it works.

I'd be watching positive videos and reading positive books. Reflecting on old photos and experiences. Talking to those you love most or can make you laugh. Find ways to be productive. Writing down something you're grateful for first thing is a good way to start the day. Towards the end of 2017 I spent 65 days in a row doing that. Many days I had to fight through a piss poor attitude to get it done, but it nearly always changed my attitude for the better. Now I can go back and read those notes and it helps do the same thing. They've proven optimism helps your immune system.




Did you forget I'm on the Text Train?? LOL

Dave - Rob - Vince - Bob - Sieg - Payton - Ron

No wonder I'm depressed!

Productive?? I'm having two cars built at the same time.....

No wonder I'm depressed!

LOL

[Vegas69]

That thing is still going? :lol:

[SSLance]

Did you forget I'm on the Text Train?? LOL

No wonder I'm depressed!

LOL


That explains SO much... lol...

[GregWeld]

That thing is still going? :lol:



As crazy as it seems --- yes! It's what? 5 years now??

For those that don't know or understand the conversation -- 5 years ago when Dave (BMF) and Rob (FETornio - SIC for fun) did a little back east road trip (posted around here somewhere) --- they started a text train - that evolved into 8 of us texting 24/7/365 ever since.

For the unwashed - lol - there are days when you wake up and there are 300+ texts waiting for you. Depends on what night - how late - and how much beer has been consumed or - what EVENT has just taken place.

I'm a big problem on the train (who'd a thunk it!) - I type fast and have lots to say..... LOL

[GregWeld]

Quick update on my cancer situation --- Mayo clinic said that I basically have almost no growth (1 cm) on the spots on my lymph nodes -- and just a hair more than that on the spots on my lungs.... So pretty good news. Given my unorthodox treatment.... I'll take that news!

I'm only doing CBD oil at night (about 200mg) for the last few months. I might add some THC now just to see if we can shrink the spots....

[tubbed69]

That's great news that's there is little or no change,you have earned so much respect from me for the way you have battled this issue.Your truck is amazing,hope to see it in person sometime:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[BMR Sales]

Seeing that you started this Thread on 8-15-16 with 6 months to live and are still here is a testament to your will, CBD, THC, good vibes, thoughts & prayers,- whatever works!

Glad you are hanging around for a few more laps!

[GregWeld]

That's great news that's there is little or no change,you have earned so much respect from me for the way you have battled this issue.Your truck is amazing,hope to see it in person sometime:thumbsup::thumbsup:


Thank you - that's very kind. The truck is beyond my wildest dreams.... they did one hell of a job on it! I'm so happy with it.



Seeing that you started this Thread on 8-15-16 with 6 months to live and are still here is a testament to your will, CBD, THC, good vibes, thoughts & prayers,- whatever works!

Glad you are hanging around for a few more laps!



I'm really just trying to keep the info flowing about my rather unorthodox treatment so people can refer to this thread should they ever (sadly) need it. Since I am not under a doctors care for the cancer -- and I don't even take an aspirin.... I'm not on a single pill for ANYTHING.... I have to believe this THC/CBD stuff is doing "some good".... While I know I'll lose the battle at some point - stretching that point out as long as I can is the goal. Not spending time in a hospital and being sick the entire time with the chemo drugs is the other goal. I've been able to live a completely normal life doing this my way. I think it's gone rather swimmingly!! LOL

[GregWeld]

My ERCP procedure went quite well today -- they did need to do some housekeeping so it's a good thing I had it done. It's all a big guessing game as to how long I can go between these events. Obviously - since it's surgery where they knock you clear out (joked with the folks in the operating room about not giving me quite as much as Michael Jackson took)..... and asked to make sure they knew they weren't amputating anything..... you want to put these off as long as possible -- without going too long and having something real bad happen.

Being here in Scottsdale now - will allow them to monitor my blood work more frequently. That will give a good indication for how the liver is functioning.

All in all -- all's good!

[xplantdad]

Which is all awesome news! We are so happy for you. Congrats on the new place as well :)

[waynieZ]

This is great news Greg, I couldn't be happier for you.

[glassman]

So glad to hear this this Greg. Was thinking about u and this after the tour, scary shi-. Stay positive bro we’re pulling for ya!!

[GregWeld]

So glad to hear this this Greg. Was thinking about u and this after the tour, scary shi-. Stay positive bro we’re pulling for ya!!



Yeah -- this "check up" and ERCP went "okay"..... Was hoping the cancer was gone but it's not - so slowing the progression is better than nothing. Losing - just losing more slowly for now.

[FaBrycation]

Hope you had a good holiday season Greg, how is your fight going?

[GregWeld]

Hope you had a good holiday season Greg, how is your fight going?



Good question Brycen — and I don’t have a medical answer for this. I’m doing “okay” and feeling “okay” - okay being relative to being 100% of which I certainly am not! My energy level most days is about 40%.... but this is a combination of things - a lot of which is just the ongoing effects of the CBD/THC I take.... this stuff kicks your butt....

I don’t have any medical treatment going — so I won’t have another CT scan until this month sometime... and that will tell me if the cancer has metastasized or grown. My “sense of well being” is telling me it’s not growing much - and that it has not metastasized....

When the effects of the “stuff” wear off (noon each day) then I feel good — and I go about doing whatever it is we have planned for the day.... to include spending the entire day running around the desert mountains in a RZR with Ed Capen.... LOL — I eat a lot of dust - and don’t drive it - I’m just a passenger.... but what I’m saying is — I can manage to do something like that for hours and hours.... so I’m doing okay in my book!

We had a busy holiday period with kids home — and contractors here at the new house in Scottsdale (Paradise Valley really).... and I managed to survive that!! LOL

[waynieZ]

Glad your feeling OK, If prayers and best wishes help you've got mine. Glad you had a good time with the family and are enjoying yourself. Fight on!!

[WSSix]

x2 glad to hear the good news, Greg.

[69hugger]

Glad your feeling OK, If prayers and best wishes help you've got mine. Glad you had a good time with the family and are enjoying yourself. Fight on!!


^^^^^ What he said!

[DBasher]

Looking forward to the RZR build, lol. Happy New Years, buddy!

[clill]

Hey Butthead, post your latest results.:poke:

[GregWeld]

Sorry — forgot to post my latest test results here.

I had a CT scan on the 31st..... and...... there is no disease progression and no metastasis since the last scan.

I’m on a “maintenance” dose of very high potency CBD oil - and that has some THC in it.... and that’s ALL I’ve been doing. Then 3 weeks ago I added Vitamin B17..... Vitamin B17 is every bit as controversial as THC/CBD..... But I figure it won’t hurt me - if not overdone - so my thought is “why not”. It’s Apricot seeds in a powdered form - I’m taking 500mg capsules 4 times per day.

Since this cancer is in my lymph nodes - which is your immune system.... it usually metastasizes (moves) to somewhere bad..... so no growth and no metastasis is just about the best possible result I can hope for.

[bdahlg68]

The only time on this site that no progress = good news! Happy to hear it, Greg!

Since this cancer is in my lymph nodes - which is your immune system.... it usually metastasizes (moves) to somewhere bad..... so no growth and no metastasis is just about the best possible result I can hope for.

[WSSix]

Glad to hear the good news, Greg!

[mdprovee]

Awesome!!!

[califconstruct]

This really fills my heart and I am glad you have had the opportunity to share this journey.
This gives us all hope.
Be well my friend!

[GregWeld]

The only time on this site that no progress = good news! Happy to hear it, Greg!

Glad to hear the good news, Greg!

Awesome!!!

This really fills my heart and I am glad you have had the opportunity to share this journey.
This gives us all hope.
Be well my friend!



Thanks guys!! I just keep plugging along! Sorta like a car build.... you just have to keep going! LOL

[Tinker]

Thanks guys!! I just keep plugging along! Sorta like a car build.... you just have to keep going! LOL

Well I hope you are going to be just as "racey" as the car is going to be when Blake gets it done. Glad to hear more good news.

[BMR Sales]

Thanks guys!! I just keep plugging along! Sorta like a car build.... you just have to keep going! LOL

stay the course and keep away from Doctors with Secret Sauce!

[Goosesdad]

Great news! - thanks again for all you share!

[jeff71]

Hey Greg, are you still using the same CBD oil from your first diagnosis several years back?

[Stuart Adams]

Awesome. Made my day to hear this news. :flag2:

[GregWeld]

Hey Greg, are you still using the same CBD oil from your first diagnosis several years back?

I’m sorry —- I didn’t see this post!!

I have switched my CBD to CannaKids version — and the CannaKids THC.....


Now — having said that — since my second diagnosis of cancer - this time in the Lymph Nodes and Lungs..... I did the 60 grams in 90 days thing — then just went with CBD only for maintenance (it has a small amount of THC) — so was doing 4/10ths of the syringe - it’s 800 mg of CBD — with 41 mg of THC (so 320mg of CBD and 16 mg or so of THC) — so was maintaining this intake - nighttime only.... for months now....

LATELY — Because of complaining to my NEW canna coach — I switched to “micro dosing” — taking small amount in the morning - noon - afternoon - and a bit more at bedtime - so taking in MORE THC — less CBD — and not having that “hung over til noon” feeling every day. I’ve added a PAX 3 vape thing and keeping the heat low - so vaping “flower” for getting some directly in to my lungs. Turns out — if you keep the heat down low - the flower doesn’t “smoke” - when it doesn’t burn the THC - you get the good stuff but without the “high”..... Learning all this as I go - but as of this May — I’ve managed to make it 3 years — not the 6 months they gave me in 2016!! Funny —- I also - at the advice of my coach - switched to Sativa flower (Maui Wowie) - and away from the heavy Indica..... and I have to tell you she has me feeling 400% better. Wake up feeling good — doing some stuff during the day — and NO napping — or rarely napping..... where I was sleeping during the day a lot... and just not feeling well. I’m very thankful for her help.

https://www.azmmjcoach.com/

[waynieZ]

Great to hear your feeling more energy and still taking care of business. Keep on fighting and love life like you've been doing. Happy Easter to you and the family.

[GregWeld]

Great to hear your feeling more energy and still taking care of business. Keep on fighting and love life like you've been doing. Happy Easter to you and the family.

Thanks Wayne!!

It’s been a long strange 3 years I can tell ya!!

[69hugger]

Best news I've heard in a long time! Rock on!

[clill]

I like it better when you are napping.

[GregWeld]

I like it better when you are napping.

Fixed it for ya....


I like it better when you are lapping.....

[Musclerodz]

Awesome news buddy! Hope to see you again soon, maybe Columbus.

[GregWeld]

So this update won’t be fun for anyone to read....

I had a PET Scan Friday — and the docs called and their words were “it’s spread everywhere”. Bones - glute (weird huh) - galbladder - soft tissue in my back (the stab wound I described on Facebook)... many more lymph nodes - lungs.... and a cyst on the brain. Yep - that’s pretty much “everywhere”.

I know in my heart that THC and CBD is what got me the extra 3 years I’ve had since the first “you’ve got 6 months to live”.... and I probably should have taken more and done it for longer with the second diagnosis... but I wanted to experiment and see if I could just hold it at bay with CBD and less THC so that quality of life would be “balanced” — less high — thus more “doing”. The things I like to do are not conducive to being stoned. So I went with an attitude of “if I can just stretch this out a bit” versus going for a complete cure.

I did the 60 grams in 90 days the second time around — and when my next CT scan showed the cancer spot had only grown 1cm — I was good with that “pace”. The difference was it didn’t knock it clear out like it had with my liver cancer. I knew this was going to be a tougher battle because of the location. The lymph nodes vs the liver. The liver is going to filter 100% of your blood so it’s going to get a full on hit of the THC/CBD - whereas the lymph nodes live in a different environment.... they use lymph fluid.... As I sit here today - I’d have made the same choice.

What I did wrong was to stop taking anything when the Mayo guys said I had cured the liver cancer (9 months after the initial diagnosis). I should have probably kept up with a maintenance dose. But chose to keep my ammo dry and stopped taking anything. My thinking at the time was - I don’t want my body to get used to this - I’d rather keep this in reserve for a full shock and awe should I need it again. Who the Fk knows. It’s just guessing. I’m still happy I stayed away from the whole chemo bit.

So I’ve traded in the “pot” for morphine..... now it’s just managing end of life. What a long strange trip it’s been!

[frankv11]

Never met you Weld but your courage and take life by the horns attitude is very inspiring.
Best wishes

[waynieZ]

Sorry to hear this news Greg, you've always faced this head on and I don't think things will change. Your always in my thoughts and have my prayers sent your way.

[jarhead]

Love you Brother Greg
Fight the good fight buddy. You’re a good friend and have taught me so much.

I continue to pray for a miracle. Some might believe that and some not.

You’re a good friend that I’ve never met and still believe we will meet in person.

Semper Fidelis
Joe

[WSSix]

Yeah, you're right, this sucks to read. I'm sorry to hear this, Greg. I wish you and your family the best.

[dhutton]

So sorry to hear this Greg. You’ve touched a lot of folks on this forum and changed a lot of futures for the better, including mine and my wife’s.

Take care,
Don

[XLexusTech]

So sorry to hear this Greg. You’ve touched a lot of folks on this forum and changed a lot of futures for the better, including mine and my wife’s.

Take care,
Don

Sorry Greg.. you have helped so many, generations will benefit from your generosity and wisdom... God Speed.

[Build-It-Break-it]

I hate readng this.......

All I can say is you gave so much to so many people and we all thank you.

Much love for you Mr. Weld,
Ahmad

[Stuart Adams]

Oh man. Greg you are an unbelievable human being. You have added so much to all of us with your humor, smarts, unselfishness. My life is way better by knowing you. I have laughed my ass off on numerous occasions reading your posts.

No one gets out of this gun fight alive, I know you will keep shooting. I wish you and the family the best wishes always. Love ya dude.

[Tinker]

So this update won’t be fun for anyone to read....


Understatement of the year Greg.

It's also the one we feared and told ourselves we would never have to read. I have never seen a person more respected, eager to be heard from, and called a true friend...without ever meeting in person! I'm hoping you can still do your "national tour" with the Ford so many of your friends can shake your hand and see your smile in person.
I thank you for allowing me and many others to live with you on your ride. Its been so great that I am not ready to get off the ride, and hope you aren't either.

Keep up the good fight Greg.

[69hugger]

I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said.
How trivial the rest of what we gather here for seems today. It really is all about the friendships we make and sharing our life experiences with others.
You are so treasured by so many because your willingness to share your wisdom & experience in everything from building and repairing cars, to building personal finance, and even your journey fighting this ugly disease. All this mostly with people you've never even met.

If the true measure of a man's wealth is the friends he makes along the way, you, our friend, are vastly wealthy.

I know you will continue to fight this tooth and nail. God Speed!

[BMR Sales]

Greg, you have had the best attitude through this whole ordeal. We've kept up through all this and I applaud you for fighting and making it public.

I remember when you said the Guys in the White Lab Coats said your time was up, but you said "F Them" and here you still are! Keep up the fight, we are all with you!

TC

[nicks67ca]

Your openness around this whole thing has been inspirational. Most keep this type of thing under wraps till the end. I think you've educated a whole bunch of people myself included. Thinking of you and your family.

[tubbed69]

Thanks Greg for everything you have done and still do for the car community,you are a great person and have earned respect from everyone.I have told your story about your fight with several people and will continue,good luck with your fight:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Your example has made an impact on people that the rest of us can dream about and aspire to be like. You are always genuine and uninhibited and people respect you for it. I know I do. You've loved this community immensely through all your guidance and support. You've built a fortress around your family nobody can get through that will transcend generations. You are a good man.... I'll certainly be praying for you and thinking of you.

Your Friend,
Todd

[waynieZ]

I agree with Todd.

[GregWeld]

Your example has made an impact on people that the rest of us can dream about and aspire to be like. You are always genuine and uninhibited and people respect you for it. I know I do. You've loved this community immensely through all your guidance and support. You've built a fortress around your family nobody can get through that will transcend generations. You are a good man.... I'll certainly be praying for you and thinking of you.

Your Friend,
Todd



Thanks buddy! I DO LOVE this community!

[shelteredV]

Although I haven't been here long, I have followed this thread, and pretty much stalked (sic) you because my wife is using CBD to combat some issues, and your openness on the effects and adversities has been beyond helpful for us. You help people you don't know and that is the epitome of class. Thank you.

[glassman]

Greg, just saw this. Was hoping for different news, but I'm sad. Wishing you and your family nothing but the best, as you deserve.
I will always cherish the times we spent together with the hope of many more to come. You may not know this, but you've taught me many things, not just simple proper investment advice, but other car stuff , your no bull**** style and other things along the six short years of our friendship.
I will always remember and cherish. Will say a prayer tonite for you and the fam.

Warmest regards, Mike

[Che70velle]

Well this stinks. I just got on from a week long 5500+ mile road trip with the family to Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, etc. and I didn’t expect to find this. It ain’t over til it’s over buddy. Embrace every moment in your today with everything you have. Make sure to say what needs to be said. Leave with no regrets. You have nothing to be ashamed of in my book Greg. You’ve fought this crap like your the second monkey trying to get on the ark, and it’s starting to rain. I applaud your dignity and your desire to help folks here, even now. I was out in your neck of the woods last week, and I will forever regret not taking the time to locate you and shake your hand. My prayers are still with you, as you know.

[toy71camaro]

Although we never met, you've helped me a lot the past few years. With both the Investing thread and this one. With the knowledge you shared here, I was able to help promote the use of CBD/THC with my Grandmothers cancer as well. She kicked off all her meds and just ran with CBD/THC for a couple weeks, and it was the best she felt, and got my mom and family a few extra weeks with her that they wouldn't have had if they would have stuck with the morphine. She passed a few weeks ago, but it's a matter of time for all of us. We all know the outcome. Just not "when".

Keep the spirits up, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thanks again.

Albert

[GregWeld]

Well this stinks. I just got on from a week long 5500+ mile road trip with the family to Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, etc. and I didn’t expect to find this. It ain’t over til it’s over buddy. Embrace every moment in your today with everything you have. Make sure to say what needs to be said. Leave with no regrets. You have nothing to be ashamed of in my book Greg. You’ve fought this crap like your the second monkey trying to get on the ark, and it’s starting to rain. I applaud your dignity and your desire to help folks here, even now. I was out in your neck of the woods last week, and I will forever regret not taking the time to locate you and shake your hand. My prayers are still with you, as you know.



Thanks Scott.... It’s okay - glad you didn’t go out of your way — that’s family time and should be respected as such. Hope it was a good trip for all.

All along this “journey” — I’ve made decisions based on what “I” wanted the outcome to be — knowing that my decisions may be the wrong ones medically - but the right ones for ME. I never was going to do chemo and radiation — and certainly not after having my cells examined by Foundation One which said NO known chemo was a match for what I had.

QUALITY of life should be the focus - not length of it. If I was to live 3 more years - but be spending that time in a chemo room — and the hospital - and taking all manor of pills for the ills that come with that way of treatment — I say NO THANK YOU. I’ll take the time I have — do that as clear and unobstructed as I can - and run with it. That was my choice all along - still is.

Now — I’m positive - 100% — that the treatment of THC/CBD got me to this point. I’d argue to the death with anyone that thinks otherwise. I know how I’ve felt - I know what I did. Now — that’s where I would say that I possibly made choices that were for me vs length of life. I should have stayed dosing THC with the CBD the ENTIRE TIME since day one. However.... I didn’t want the associated “high” that came with it — and so I choose to do more CBD and very little THC.... I know it’s the THC that fights the cancer — but hoped that the CBD would at least hold it off and stretch out some time - while giving me the quality of life I desired. As I sit here now - I would not have changed the choices I’ve made.

I’ve said from day one — I’ve lived one hell of a great life. Would I like to continue that forever? Sure. We all would. But I have no regrets and feel that I’ve actually probably lived about two lifetimes. It’s only when discussing with buddies on the “text train” and I reminisce about life’s adventures — that I shake my head and think — this whole thing must sound “made up” because it’s so incredulous! Since my early teens - it was WOT - one adventure after another - and only seems to have accelerated in the last 30 years.

Life is a weird game — ups and downs - wins and losses... but when I stop and assess what’s the biggest thing in life for me — it always comes back to the people. The people I’ve met - the people that have been able to do things with - the people that have reached down and pulled me up - the people I’ve pushed up from the bottom.... in the end - that’s the only thing I’ll miss.

[GregWeld]

Although we never met, you've helped me a lot the past few years. With both the Investing thread and this one. With the knowledge you shared here, I was able to help promote the use of CBD/THC with my Grandmothers cancer as well. She kicked off all her meds and just ran with CBD/THC for a couple weeks, and it was the best she felt, and got my mom and family a few extra weeks with her that they wouldn't have had if they would have stuck with the morphine. She passed a few weeks ago, but it's a matter of time for all of us. We all know the outcome. Just not "when".

Keep the spirits up, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thanks again.

Albert



I’m glad it brought you all some comfort.... and some quality time, Albert!

I just hope the “government” gets off it’s stupid ass and allows some real research into the stuff. Maybe it’s just all in our heads - and maybe there’s some real actual medicinal uses....we won’t know for years. But it’s baby steps and I for one, never thought we’d even be this far along!

[waynieZ]

Where's that heart icon ..... Good for you Greg.

[DBasher]

I’ll be forever grateful that you decided to push me up and show me so many different views and paths in life, you’ve truly made me a better person. I’m also honored that I’ve been able to reach down and pull you up when you needed a hand. Weld, your outlook on life, your courage, vulnerability and the way you treat people is contagious and has impacted so many people, I really hope you know this.

Cheers to you buddy, I’ll see you soon.

[LuxurySportCoupe]

Although I don't post much here, I read alot. Greg every post I've seen you make has either helped someone or taught someone something. I hope someday I can be as positive as you are and touch so many peoples lives in a great way like you have. I'm praying that God heals you, He still does miracles you know 😉. I'm praying for your family as well.

[GregWeld]

Although I don't post much here, I read alot. Greg every post I've seen you make has either helped someone or taught someone something. I hope someday I can be as positive as you are and touch so many peoples lives in a great way like you have. I'm praying that God heals you, He still does miracles you know 😉. I'm praying for your family as well.

Thank you!

Yeah — I’m not the guy that just posts “nice work”...... to me - that’s like telling someone at a car show “nice car”.... Ya think he/she doesn’t already have an idea?? LOL

I stay out of discussions that are technical in nature - others know more than I... but I try to post when I think I can ADD to the discussion. I’ve been lucky to have done a few things a few times over the years and if that’s helpful to someone else - that’s when I open my yap.

[TheRealTC]

My friend gave the most inspirational fight that we will ever see!

F#CK CANCER!

RIP Greg!

[Tony1968]

My friend gave the most inspirational fight that we will ever see!

F#CK CANCER!

RIP Greg!

Jesus I didn't know he passed. He helped me a lot with my cancer. He didn't even know me but we messaged each other and he.... just helped me out a lot.
Godspeed Greg

[BMR Sales]

Jesus I didn't know he passed. He helped me a lot with my cancer. He didn't even know me but we messaged each other and he.... just helped me out a lot.
Godspeed Greg

he passed on Friday Night/Saturday Morning. His daughter Adrienne was able to talk to him from Columbus on Friday.

He helped everybody that knew him in one way or another!

[Tony1968]

he passed on Friday Night/Saturday Morning. His daughter Adrienne was able to talk to him from Columbus on Friday.

He helped everybody that knew him in one way or another!
Thank you for the information. I found this place awhile back but just did reading and researching for my project. It was about that time when I was diagnosed with cancer and found this thread by Greg. I contacted him and through messaging we had some meaningful discussions and he gave me so much information and names of people he recommended. Through that I was involved with another person of great help to me. This have given me a little more faith in humanity. That people who don't know one another can help in such meaningful ways. Nothing was asked in return. I am forever grateful to Greg and others for their help. Totally selfless acts of kindness. And I continue to fight everyday.... F*** Cancer......
And to Greg's family and friends I give my prayers. His memory will forever live on.

[Vegas69]

Many times the obituary will give some direction for donations and the service. Is there any info?

[Sieg]

Many times the obituary will give some direction for donations and the service. Is there any info?

Too soon.

When the family can I'm sure they will supply information. :thumbsup:

[BMR Sales]

Many times the obituary will give some direction for donations and the service. Is there any info?

yes there is! The Weld family asked me to be one of the Organizers

https://www.facebook.com/donate/422070645054456/10219247745214859/

[BMR Sales]

Adrienne Weld is at the GoodGuys Northwest with Greg's Truck this weekend. Stop to see her. She will be more than glad to accept your donations in person

[out2kayak]

Condolences to the Weld family!

Though I never met him in person, he was a real addition to Lat-G and other sites he frequented (OK, you've already figured that one out). He will be missed!

God bless.