Fuck You Cancer

Well folks...I've debated all day whether to post this here or not. As you all know I (my family firm) am a LP applicant. I've participated on here, in many a debate.

For the longest while I thought I understood patients as much as a patient can be understood.

Today, however, I got news that my Father, my mentor, my dearest friend, the president of the company, has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. This is a piece of shit cancer of the esophagus/stomach connection caused by chronic reflux.

Let me say this now. I did not understand patients.

Unless you get your teeth kicked in with a disease and all its implications (debilitation, financial burdens etc.) then any LP telling you they understand patients is LYING to your face.

They may have sympathy towards you, they may have excellent intentions, they may have a glimpse into your world, but unless you are there experiencing it first hand they know little of what it its to need medicine and not have the legal or financial ability to obtain it.

My business priorities have taken a drastic reality check and the intimacy of this situation have opened my eyes to what compassionate pricing really means, to what the right to grow really means. I have always voiced my opinion, perhaps to my HC file detriment, that one should have the right to grow their medicine or obtain it at reasonable costs from 3rd parties, but that was an opinion formed by logical reasoning. Now I have the unfortunate privilege of reaffirming this opinion with tactile emotional reality.

I don't really know how to end this post without rambling on and on, I guess I just needed to get this off my chest. My pops is a tough son of gun, he'll beat the odds as he's done most of his life, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm really fucking afraid.

Agracan said:

Well folks...I've debated all day whether to post this here or not. As you all know I (my family firm) am a LP applicant. I've participated on here, in many a debate.

For the longest while I thought I understood patients as much as a patient can be understood.

Today, however, I got news that my father, the president of the company, has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. This is a piece of shit cancer of the esophagus/stomach connection caused by chronic reflux.

Let me say this now. I did not understand patients.

Unless you get your teeth kicked in with a disease and all its implications (debilitation, financial burdens etc.) then any LP telling you they understand patients is LYING to your face.

They may have sympathy towards you, they may have excellent intentions, they may have a glimpse into your world, but unless you are there experiencing it first hand they know little of what it its to need medicine and not have the legal or financial ability to obtain it.

My business priorities have taken a drastic reality check and the intimacy of this situation have opened my eyes to what compassionate pricing really means, to what the right to grow really means. I have always voiced my opinion, perhaps to my HC file detriment, that one should have the right to grow their medicine or obtain it at reasonable costs from 3rd parties, but that was an opinion formed by logical reasoning. Now I have the unfortunate privilege of reaffirming this opinion with tactile emotional reality.

I don't really know how to end this post without rambling on and on, I guess I just needed to get this off my chest. My pops is a tough son of gun, he'll beat the odds and he's done most of his life, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm really fucking afraid.

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WOW! That's some gut wrenching news to have to deal with. I can't imagine the emotions you are having to deal with now. My best friends' daughter was diagnosed with several cancers about 21/2 years ago and given 8 months, she's in her 20's with 2 young kids. It tore him up. She just stopped by last week to tell me she is cancer-free and has been given a clean bill of health. I not sure if cannabis played a part, although we kept her in a steady supply of edibles! It kinda makes me feel like a schmuck for complaining about my arthritis! Although I am a mmar patient and not a fan of the LP model, I wish you success and I am sure your life experiences will allow you to treat your customers with compassion.

I wish you and your father all the best Agracan.
I'm glad you shared this with us. It is a different reality now for sure.
For myself, it helps being able to share my thoughts and experiences...we're kinda like family here.
Stay positive.

My whole hearted sympathy's go out to you Man. I'm sure you must be feeling very mixed up and devastated. Really pulls the rug out from under a person to hear this. Many of us have been where you are. My own father died of cancer.
And your right, imagine being that sick and having someone only really interested in your money. Having a DG or growing your own has a lot of merits as you are seeing. Asking sick folks for unfair prices is just wrong. Just the act of gardening is very therapeutic for sick for those can do it. They love to get dreamy in their gardens and relax with the worlds greatest plant. Easy to see if you've ever been to a great weed garden. So good for the soul.
Are you considering the oil treatment for your Dad? Even that has a big dollar value. I know one fellow who wanted to try the RSO but he didn't have the money to get enough weed together. Luckily he is still alive even without the oil. He has throat cancer.

I appreciate your positive vibe guys, it means a ton especially now where I'm experiencing this for the first time in my life.
The whole family agrees that cannabis has to be part of his regimen, and this is where the financial reality of a patients life has become really real. We're not Tweed with millions behind us, so costs of treatment have become a true concern as we look to the future.

For all of you reading this, take it from me at my most vulnerable, tell the people you care about that you appreciate them, that you love them, don't be afraid of showing, even by the smallest word or gesture that they mean the world to you.

Real Sorry for you and yours. My X is dying from Cancer as we speak. I hope the road to recovery is a short and easy one. Makes us learn to appreciate what we have and what is really important. In my prayers Brother.

Super positive vibes for the speediest recovery.....for your dad....
you shall overcome

I wish you and your family all the best.

Kick its ass!!

Nothing but well wishes and good vibes coming from me, all the best to you and your pops.

Well that sucks the big one. I truly appreciate you stepping up and acknowledging the challenges we patients face, not many people would admit that after some of the arguments we've had. I also wish you only the best.

Sending you vibes and well wishes during this time. I lost my mother to brain cancer, so I'm familiar with what you're going thru. We're here for ya, m8.

Sorry to hear about your fathers diagnosis.

With all this positiveaty around hear for him, we'll send the right vibes and he'll kick this in it's ass

The really sad part about affordability....for people trying to make....oil for cancer treatments....is that there are probably 100's of MMAR growers that would
part with an extra pound of bud they have...for absolutely free....
and not even give money a thought in the decision....
IMAGINE... a country where, instead of coughing up a 1/4 billion dollars to privacy lawsuits.....the government...
willingly produces a few thousand acres of weed each year....and gives this away for free as medicine to those
who want to cure their cancer.........
not to mention the spin off savings in 1000's upon 1000's of patients not requiring..chemo or radiation and tons of other procedures....
IMAGINE
oh and did I mention....how much research this could also amount to

Hey VRO I'm sure what you said could have been put a different way.....
I can only assume you are trying to get this thread deleted....

you are going to let them kill jfk who wanted to change all of this and end the fed and let them get away with it? fuck them

WTF are you talking about.

Not sure how hate for Jews plays into this discussion. People here genuinely care when one of our members is forced to deal with a family member diagnosed with cancer or any other serious affliction. By working together we may just one day succeed in making marijuana available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. If you would rather focus on hatred of a group you perceived to have done you wrong, you should find another forum. That's my polite way of saying I hate fucking bigots.

wrong forum

vro you need professional help. Please go see a doctor as soon as possible.