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A Good Sense of Humor Helps!
Bladder Cancer – and everything about it – is a nuisance! I don’t have a day go by that the thought of cancer does not cross my mind. However, I think keeping a good sense of humor is very important. Anyone who has had cancer can tell you that PEOPLE ARE STUPID – the questions people ask when you have cancer are unbelievable. Why get upset or offended, consider how humorous some of these stupid remarks actually are, just because they are so ridiculous. If you take them to heart, it will just bring you down. Here are some comments I have had from the STUPID people out there, at work and out in public:
1- “Wow, you still look the same. I thought you would look skinny and have no hair.”
2- “You’re taking the day off again tomorrow? Pulling that cancer card again?”
3- “Do you think you will die?” (Why, you want my parking space?)
4- “My friend had cancer and died.” (Thanks, that story helped!)
5- “My brother’s dog had cancer and …” (dude, I am not a dog!)
5- “You have cancer? You should watch that Queen Latifah movie.” (You’re an idiot, you should watch Dumb and Dumber!)
6- “If cancer make you lose weight like that, give me some.” (hey babe, you don’t want this diet!)
7- “I bet your wife is upset that you have cancer.” (Uh, ya think?)
8- “Can you get a prescription for marijuana?”
9- “Chemotherapy can’t be that bad. You get to lie down for awhile.” (Yeah, it’s just a relaxing nap.)
10- “Do you think our company’s medical plan premium will go up because you have cancer?” (I’m sorry, would my death be more convenient for you?)Anyone else have any ridiculous comments to share?
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Hi,
so they have an international training scheme ;)
Is that why the lamp post was invented! ;D Clearly an educational facility :-?
I understand almost all dogs are experts on canine colon cancer ;D
The truth of how cats and dogs started on this extensive research is actually based on evolution. In the very early days there was, just like today, endless war between cats and dogs – so a meeting was called and all of the dogs and all of the cats arrived at the huge stone circle but they were not allowed to bring their tails in as they were the display weapons that caused the wars so they all took them off and hung them up on the buches around by the small discreat loops [provided for hanging them up] that are concealed below the tail.
Don’t believe me – just lift their tails and look.
A lightening storm broke out and all the cats and dogs were so frightened [they are still frightened nowadays] as they ran out of the circle they grabbed a tail and dashed to hide in the woods.
Ever since they have been trying to sort out whose tail is which by checking the loops ;D
You see it has nothing to do with colon cancer :(
Regards,
Greg L-W. -
For the record, the dogs would sniff urine samples!
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BTW, where did she have to ‘sniff’ you to know you don’t have bladder cancer?? ;) rugrat………………. ::)
Hi,
if I understand this correctly they were in a luxury suite – I guess if you really want Bill’s wife will send you the photos! :o
Alternatively you could ask Lauren the One Horse Power Dog ;)
Regards,
Greg L-W. -
My oh my, somehow with all the time I spend on this board I missed this thread and read it from the beginning. It really made my day and I had a very good laugh ;D It is really odd when people ask why you were in the hospital and you tell them cancer, you never know what kind of reaction you are going to get. Fortunately, we live in the house my hubby was born in 80 1/2 years ago and we live in a town of 3,200 people where hubby and I ran two businesses and have lived all our lives so usually I get a smile and a hug. There are no words required.
Jean -
BTW, where did she have to ‘sniff’ you to know you don’t have bladder cancer?? ;) rugrat………………. ::)
elaine f.
dob- 1956
female- Indiana, USA
caucasian
smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
TURB- Sept 11,2006
Wildbill, I’ve seen documentaries on tv about dogs they are training to ‘sniff out’ skin cancer on people… maybe your friend should go enroll in the training programs!! rugrat
elaine f.
dob- 1956
female- Indiana, USA
caucasian
smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
TURB- Sept 11,2006
Yeah I had all those and this one from a girl me and silly took to a race at a luxury suite , while she was sitting next to me she says to my wife that she worked with a lot of cancer patients and they all smelled like death and Billy does not smell like that ;Dooooo I feel good now…. ::) ::)
Bill H
dob 4-19-1955
Live in la.ca
Plumber 1972—-forever
12 grandkids
5 great grandkids
Yeah,,, of course we’ve had our trials through the years but we’re both too stubborn to give up. ;D He has taken good care of me through all this sickness lately. I’m finally getting better now. Just have to watch the BC and manage this stomach motility problem. His “other woman” hasn’t been around the last few days so we haven’t had as much to laugh about!! I’ll keep you all posted if she starts up again. ;)
elaine f.
dob- 1956
female- Indiana, USA
caucasian
smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
TURB- Sept 11,2006
That is lovely. You are very lucky :)
Rosemary
Age – 55
T1 G3 – Tumor free 2 yrs 3 months
Dx January 2006
P.S. My husband is a real treasure. We started dating when we were 16 yrs old and have been married almost 32 yrs now. For some reason he seems to adore me. ::) I sure try to take care of him too. Our first date was band practice in an old barn on a farm. He played lead guitar in a rock and roll band. Boy was that a long time ago. Sorry to bore you…
elaine f.
dob- 1956
female- Indiana, USA
caucasian
smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
TURB- Sept 11,2006
All wonderful ideas. ;-) I can really have some fun with this. If you saw her you would understand why I am not worried. She’s really kind of pretty but doesn’t worry much about personal hygiene, I guess. She’s always been a little “about herself” ever since I’ve known her. I keep her at arms length but try to be nice. I’m sure if I really needed her she would be there… I don’t know. Thanks for all your ideas, though. I’m keeping an eye on this situation. I do think it is a riot!!!
elaine f.
dob- 1956
female- Indiana, USA
caucasian
smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
TURB- Sept 11,2006
Elaine,
That story sounds like it should be on the Lifetime Movie Network.
Your husband sounds like a treasure.
I’m not so sure that if he were my husband, that I would be laughing so much over this (though it is
rather humorous as a story….)But the sad little commentary on women’s disloyalty to women kind of takes the prize. :-/
Rosemary
Age – 55
T1 G3 – Tumor free 2 yrs 3 months
Dx January 2006
Hi,
Great idea Lauren – on the same theme Elaine could tell her that she has female BC and that although men can’t catch it they can act as the carrier – Elaine’s husband’s friend will probably run away every time he comes in :P
Elaine,
I think you should make a habit of going to her store and asking to use the bathroom often; then somehow drop into the conversation that your BC is contagious…!!!! ;D It would be funny to see how she keeps you OUT of the bathroom, eh?
Lauren
TaG1 12/05
3 recurrences
BCG started 9/09
Hi,
have you thought of having her around for lunch one day and serving a choice of claret or rose Devilled Kidney on toast as a starter and then as main course Haggis.
You don’t have to tell her that actually you used the traditional recipe – a sheeps bladder stuffed with various meats and veg!
You can tell her when your husband is out of the room that this is your sacrifice for him but you know his favourite is liver and onion, why doesn’t she do the lunch next year!
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