Topic: PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT - (Read 4890 times)

Strafer · « **Reply #90 on:** January 06, 2008, 08:57:39 am »

Sorry for the late return was out on the 5th rather than the 4th. Thanks to all for the warm wishes/prayers/etc, much obliged to ya!

Strafer
(aka Yves Nantel)

KBF MalaK · « **Reply #91 on:** January 06, 2008, 09:16:21 am »

Glad to have back with us, and we all hope and pray for a speedy recovery.

Leto Atreides · « **Reply #92 on:** January 10, 2008, 05:22:22 pm »

I just read this thread. I've been away on hajj for almost 5 years. It's great to hear you're recovering. I look forward to playing some op with you. My Church and I are praying for you. Keep the faith. God Bless

Quote from: Age on November 30, 2007, 03:36:57 pm

Quote from: Astarte on November 25, 2007, 12:55:42 pm
Hello,

I'm Flamehawk...a good friend of Firesoul, Astarte and Strafer.
(kind of obvious considering I'm sending this through Astarte's account)

Here's a Strafer Update:

A mutual friend of ours went to see Strafer last night:
"Is there something that you'd like to eat?"
"Gabriel's Pizza, all dressed."

Since that mutual friend couldn't bring it today...I got drafted.

I brought the Gabriel's right before noon, and the nurse brought us to the Sun Room.

Strafer and I talked for a while, though he's keeping his answers short.
His parents brought his laptop last weekend, so I asked Strafer:
"So, what are you doing on your laptop?"
"Play games."
"What games?"
"SFC."
"What race?"
"Fed."
"Are you winning alot?"
"No."
"See Strafer, you have to play Rom. THE best race in the game. Don't play Fed. They miss with their Photos, then complain when they lose."

ROM-FHF rules!
Feds are the best.Glad to hear Strafer is getting better send him a big mac.

quarter pounder w/ cheese... oh wait canada... they're metric "royale w/ cheese"

FireSoul · « **Reply #93 on:** January 23, 2008, 12:27:43 pm »

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Guys, Yves' been re-admitted at the Civic on Monday.. Had to nasty seizures, problem urinating and it seems it might be due spinal fluid infection still. He had cranial pressure and blood pressure was over 200.

He's stable now and his parents are meeting with the neuro surgeon (who operated on Yves) later today. They said they'd get Alain to post news about him on Facebook, hopefully it'll be good news. Otherwise I'll call in 2 days to find out.

So at best, we'll be able to make a quick visit to see Yves at the Civic after breaky.

Dash Jones · « **Reply #94 on:** January 24, 2008, 02:13:42 am »

Hope he gets the after effects all taken care of.

FireSoul · « **Reply #95 on:** January 24, 2008, 03:14:32 pm »

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He didn't get surgery done afterall. He was supposed to get some more scans today.

Seems like this is all due to the fact that he sneezed and hit his wound on the side of the bed back at General. He never told anyone and by the time they noticed blood on the pillow it caused some infection. Now they have to wait until the test show that the liquid is indeed infected before they can put a tube or drain the infection first. (Something like that)

Bonk · « **Reply #96 on:** January 24, 2008, 09:26:38 pm »

Thanks for keeping us updated FireSoul. Glad to hear more surgery wasn't needed.

worfhonour · « **Reply #97 on:** January 25, 2008, 07:38:27 am »

Hello,
Sorry to hear about the problem, it takes time, a few up times and bad times, but ensure Strafer it will be ok.

Stay in there, we are all routing for you Strafer.

My heart and prayers for a recovery,

Worfy

FireSoul · « **Reply #98 on:** January 31, 2008, 03:21:01 pm »

From his brother...

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I am sad to report that Yves's melanoma cancer has been detected throughout his spine. Tumors are forming and causing paralysis. He slowly can't move his legs and barely feels them.

My suggestion is that you go see him ASAP before he looses senses... then go home and cherish your own life, friends and family.

Go do everything you ever wanted to do but always put it back to tomorrow. When you wake up tomorrow morning, instead of finding an excuse to postpone your plans, find reasons to do them instead. Use other people's misfortunes as fuel to make things happen for you.

FireSoul · « **Reply #99 on:** January 31, 2008, 09:04:37 pm »

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I'm sorry to inform that Yves isn't doing well.

Recent update from his parents today was to tell us that he has very
little time left, the cancer has spread and is taking over quickly. I
will be visiting with (replaced, BoyLinux) and (replaced, FlameHawk) soon. I will try and
update everyone if there is anything else to add.

BTW, we haven't told Yves directly what little time he has left. His legs are paralyzed. He has trouble moving his right side. The cancer has definitely spread to his spine and .. well.. you can't just remove someone's spine.

.. damnit.
-- FS

Czar Mohab · « **Reply #100 on:** January 31, 2008, 09:53:46 pm »

Quote from: FireSoul on January 31, 2008, 09:04:37 pm

.. damnit.

There isn't a big enough word, methinks, to describe how you feel. Damnit barely scratches the surface. Some that are closer, aren't board approved.

Spend every possible moment you can with him. Above all, be there for him.

If you believe, pray. If you don't believe, pray anyway. I can not speak for the work of others, nor can I promise, but miracles do happen.

I don't want to sound like a total douche. I don't know you or Yves. But, I will not give up hope for him to pull a magic rabbit out of his butt and make some kind of a recovery. No matter how grim, there is always hope.

My heart is with you. All of you.

Czar "Been there, done that, still sad about it" Mohab

P.S. I think I can safely ask you, from each of us, to give him a big hug from all of us.
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Panzergranate · « **Reply #101 on:** February 01, 2008, 12:23:12 pm »

The Russians and a lot of countries in Europe use Hydrazine Sulphate to reduce spinal and brain tumours but the FDA refuses to test it despite being up before a senate committee in 2006 over their resistance to it. Something to do with the big drugs companies not wanting a cheap "magic bullet" to actually be marketted.

Some US and Canadian hospitals and doctors use it as part of their cancer game plan, others don't. It depends on luck really.

Might be worth discussing whether Hydrazine Sulphate could be a strategy option.

Look it up on the internnet as there us a lot of material on Hydrazine Sulphate.

Astarte · « **Reply #102 on:** February 08, 2008, 04:17:26 am »

From Yves' brother:

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Wednesday:

Yves is barely conscious at this point. Medication only makes it worst. This is where nature takes it's course.

and

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Doctors have confirmed it. Sad to say there's nothing left to do at this point.

Since he's a strong guy they don't know if it'll be weeks or months. In any case he's tired of it he says.

Panzergranate · « **Reply #103 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:03:23 pm »

It was the same with my father two years ago, who was dying of lung cancer.

His lungs were fillimng up with fluid as quickly as they could drain them out, which is when the doctors told the family the end was near. His heart gave out in the end. No one dies "peacefully" when dying of smoking induced lung cancer.... they suffer in agony right up to the last seconds!!

If you want a motive to give up smoking go and see how you eventually die....

I know what it's like to have to sit by and feel totally helpless to prevent fate.

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #104 on:** February 09, 2008, 07:31:52 am »

I don't know what to say.

Regards,

FCM-Corbomite-XC · « **Reply #105 on:** February 09, 2008, 12:50:04 pm »

Bonk · « **Reply #106 on:** February 09, 2008, 01:16:47 pm »

My deepest sympathies to Yves' family and friends at this difficult time. I know he is a good friend to you Firesoul. I know that friendship will mean a lot to Yves family in the coming days and I know you will show the courage and love that your nickname implies.

Sirgod · « **Reply #107 on:** February 10, 2008, 01:50:30 pm »

Exactly what the others have said. I wish I could do something to help.

Stephen

SCM_SFHQ_XC · « **Reply #108 on:** February 10, 2008, 02:17:25 pm »

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #109 on:** February 10, 2008, 05:06:42 pm »

Commit him and yourselves to the Hand of the Lord.

His will is perfect.

You are all in my prayers.

God grant His Grace to the family.

God Bless.

With a heavy heart,

Fed

F9thCenturus · « **Reply #110 on:** February 10, 2008, 05:38:17 pm »

I haven't posted in this thread, because I honestly couldn't bring myself to do so. I was hoping things would get better, but unfortunately they didn't.

My deepest sympathies. Sorry I couldn't have said anything sooner.

E_Look NCC-9091 · « **Reply #111 on:** February 10, 2008, 09:33:10 pm »

I completely missed this thread all these months and I am sorry to hear about what's going on.

Yes, Lord, ease his pain, but please, Lord, stop the spread and give him more years of good life to come.
Amen.

FireSoul · « **Reply #112 on:** February 13, 2008, 05:22:36 am »

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Tuesday:

Yves has lost his ability to talk. It's now an accomplishment when he does say a word instead of random sounds. He slept the whole time I was there. He's not receptive anymore.

He is being transfered to Bruyere this morning.

Bruyere is a local hospital known for its palliative care.
http://www.scohs.on.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=8-90&lang=1

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Alain Nantel wrote at 11:28am yesterday
i was just told that they don't expect him to continue breathing at this rate. today or tomorrow should be the last of yves' suffering.

.. since that was posted yesterday, it's entirely possible he's passed on already, but I haven't yet received a call. I must admit it's keeping me up. (3:22am)
We'll keep you posted.

Sirgod · « **Reply #113 on:** February 14, 2008, 03:44:40 pm »

Is there anything we can do for his Family?

Stephen

FireSoul · « **Reply #114 on:** February 15, 2008, 06:49:00 pm »

Quote from: Stephen NCC -73070 on February 14, 2008, 03:44:40 pm

Is there anything we can do for his Family?

I don't think so..
The bills will mostly be covered. I am unaware of what they may need other than the obvious: prayers and sympathies.

marstone · « **Reply #115 on:** February 16, 2008, 01:50:28 am »

Quote from: FireSoul on February 15, 2008, 06:49:00 pm

I don't think so..
The bills will mostly be covered. I am unaware of what they may need other than the obvious: prayers and sympathies.

Many prayers on this end.

Age · « **Reply #116 on:** February 16, 2008, 01:53:22 am »

My Sympathies goes to you Firesoul and Astarte if the unpleasant has happened.

FireSoul · « **Reply #117 on:** February 17, 2008, 01:15:51 pm »

I'm sorry to say that Yves has passed away this morning. I feel this deserve its own thread but I don't have the heart to do so at this time. I don't have any other details about arrangements yet.

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Just got a call from Alain. Yves passed away at 10 this morning. Keep the happy times with him in your thoughts.

KBF-Crim · « **Reply #118 on:** February 17, 2008, 01:27:46 pm »

Sincerest condolances .

FCM-Corbomite-XC · « **Reply #119 on:** February 17, 2008, 01:49:10 pm »

I'm terribly sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and his family.

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