Coin Talk Cancer post 5-1-2026 Hello to all of my friends here at Coin Talk. I wanted to try and bring you up to date, rather than keeping you wondering, so here is where I stand. While I was brought up in a time period where doctors were near gods, and what they said was seldom questioned, several recent personal incidents have caused me to disbelieve that thought. Doctors are only human and can make mistakes, so always take that into consideration. After thorough tests and labs, my well-known and respected urologist reviewed the results and labelled it Stage 4 prostate cancer. He said it was one of the worse cases he has seen. He gave me 8 to 10 months to live, I, of course, wanted a second, third, heck even a fourth opinion (a couple of them told me to chalk it up to just getting old and having enlarge prostate, and sent me home with no tests, labs, or medication), so along with those, I did as much research on my own as I could. After confirmed diagnosis and knowing it was Stage 4 and spreading, my urologist started me on Hormone Therapy. It was the least invasive and demanding, with a promising to at least prolong my life. All I asked for was a mostly painless passing. I went about disposing of all of my processions, gifting them, donating them, or selling them; including my cabin and land, until I only have left my coin and currency collection. After months of having inner battles about what to do with it, as none of my relatives or friends care about them, I decided I would have a well know auction house come to me and make an evaluation of my collect. I could then make up my mind whether to sell the entire collection to them, or put all of it up for consignment auction. Right now, I am wavering on which I shall do. My most recent thorough examination, tests, and labs, all indicate the cancer is spreading (they didn't need any test to tell me that), so I will be moving forward with having the entire collection evaluated and go from there. How much longer do I have? No one knows, but the time will come and I would like to be ready. Until then, I will attempt to check in here at CoinTalk as often as I physically feel up to it. Please don't think less of me if I don't answer your posts and queries, as my mental abilities continue to become more and more questionable. In the time being, I wish all of you good health and a wonderful life.
Hello! It's been 5 years since my doctor told me to get my affairs in order. He's no longer my doctor!
I plan on fighting tooth and nail, when the good lord takes me home. I thoroughly despise most doctors. I am so glad for the update, and wish you another 10 years, Good to hear from ya!
Mountain Man, Very sorry to hear this! I hope and pray that you will be able to enjoy more time than the doctors think. Prayers for a full recovery as well! (Luke 1:37) All the best, Connor
It is good to see you, Albert. I hear what you’re saying about doctors. One must truly advocate for one’s self. I wish you peace and comfort on your journey forward.
