[I_Am_Nous]

Cancer is funky. My dad had lung cancer that travelled to his brain and affected his vision. That's the only way he knew there was something wrong. Well, that and driving a truck and trailer over another truck and trailer.

He went the eye doctor and they said his eyes were healthy. Then they suggested more tests and they found the tumor in his head and the one in his lung.

This also points out why cancer is so dangerous, by the time you realize you have cancer it could have spread around your body. Especially cancer in parts with lots of blood supply or close to lymph nodes.

[RamblingCTO]

Sorry to hear that! I really do hope we make advances in cancer detection, that's so fear-inducing that you can't know until it's too late.

[I_Am_Nous]

Thanks! Luckily my dad is still kicking around, but he was classified stage 4 lung cancer in 2018 (if memory serves) so we understand that's it's going to come back at some point. But he got to see 3 grandbabies since chemo+radiation+surgery so that's precious time he has enjoyed :)

[RamblingCTO]

That's a very good reminder that it's not about the years (quantity) but quite definitely how you fill it. So I wish you folks lots of valuable moments and beautiful memories.

[cancerboi]

Very sorry about your dad. I am so thankful that in my case I still have a shot at cure. People have been telling me I am strong to go through this, but folks like your dad are really the strong ones.