Well folks, I go on a real Safari tomorrow, Sept,3rd! This is to be a dangerous game Safari, but no rifle will be used, only a little knife! I hope it's control feed!

It seems I've been carrying around an
un-diognosed Cancer for about 15 years, and I go under the knife tomorrow at 8:45 CST. So I may not be around for some time!

Later kids, see ya at the campfire down the road, I hope!

[ 09-02-2003, 20:57: Message edited by: MacD37 ]

God Bless you and the doctors, and may he guide their hands.

To give you a ray of sunshine, I very close friend of mine was diagnosed with class 4 cancer in tongue and neck, and 60% cancerous prostate. After surgery, chemo and radiation his prognosis was a 15% chance of making it to 5 years, and that didn't take into account the prostate cancer. It has been 5 years now.

Red

Good luck on your surgery. My dad suffers from mesothelioma and has been through alot this last year, so I understand a little about what you're going through. Hope all goes well and that we have you back on the forum soon! My prayers are with you and your family.

Mental attitude is everything, and I'll bet you've got it right. Give 'em both barrels!

Good luck Mac, there will be a lot of people thinking of you.

Best of luck to you MacD37. My family will include you in our prayers this evening.

Ski+3

We have been studying prayer in Sunday School. I'm going to make use of what I've learned. Hang in there!

You're in my prayers Mac. God Bless.

Mac, my thoughts will be with you for a speedy and thorough recovery.

Mac,

My thoughts and prayers will be with you for a successful procedure.

Good luck,
Jim

Good luck Mac,

Our prayers will be with you.

Hang tough, Mac!!!!!! Be well!

Joe

Best of Luck to you and your family!

After the surgery, be sure and take an active role in determining your treatment, research the lastest and greatest, treatments change monthly it seems and not all doctors keep abreast of the new stuff.

Just my experience.

God Bless

low_tech

Give 'em Hell Mac!!!

As SBT already said mental attitude is everything. Go in with the attitude that you WILL beat this and you will! God Bless.

Mac, my thoughts are with you. Facing dangerous game is the best way to come out on top.

This is really shitty news. You are one of the few non-granolas around here.

I'm going to be really pissed if you are not back quickly. My prayers are with you for the very quickest recovery.

Bill

Mac,

As Jeff Cooper said ... "attitude is EVERYTHING! " (Lot's of other folks have said that too, I'm sure.)

Remember, you have to get well to get back to Africa and see the next buff through the sights!

Our little prayers will be with you.

I wish you the best of luck. I will be praying for your speedy recovery!

MacD
I went on one of those safaris; it's been 19 years, and I don't want to go on another, ever. My doctor told me that attitude was very important. Keep a stout heart, we will be pulling for you.
Frank Sauer

Good luck bud, I will be thinking about you while I am guiding my patient on his safari tomorow. If there is anything you can think of that we can do to make things better for you Let us know!!! Just keep saying "the gas man is my friend, the gas man is my friend.......".

Good luck, Mac and hang in there. I'll be thinking about you.

David

God be with you.

You are in my prayers.

MacD-best, and I do mean the best of luck to you. Our prayers are with you. Hope to see you back here real soon.

My prayers & thoughts! Forrest A.

Best wishes for a good outcome and speedy recovery, and don't forget to save the trophy!

Mac...Karen and I wish you the best and expect to see your sorry (excuse me ) sweet smiling face at Hunters Headquarters soon. The BS level here is getting low so hurry up and get back to speed.
Mims

Good luck and give 'em hell!!

Any time you find out that you have the BIG "C", it's never good news. I feel for you and your family. Good Luck.

Mac,

Good luck with it, and get well soon.

I can sympathize since I am going in for a "minor repair" in two weeks.

jim

Good luck and beat wishes.
Keep us posted.
What hospital and how long do you expect to be there?

Mac,

You will do fine tomorrow. Keep your spirits up and you'll be back *online* in no time.

Best Wishes,
Dave

Good Luck Mac, I'm sure things will turn out fine.

Mac
Good luck and Gods speed. Get back soon you are one of the most helpful ones here.
Dean

I hope you the best of luck and a speedy recovery!

Best of luck Mac.
Hope you're back in the field soon!
Best Regards
Blacktailer

Get well soon, and start planning that next big hunt.

You will be in my prayers tonight.

MacD you are in Gods hand and he's the best PH I know of.

Mac,
Best of luck and Godspeed, my friend. As a cancer survivor myself, I agree that it IS about attitude and the will to do whatever it takes to win one day at a time!