Yesitisdakid Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) Striderman about a month or 6 weeks ago all of a sudden was not feeling well enough to walk with me in the morning. He assumed just old age catching up to him but things gradually got worse and he started feeling terrible back pain. noticed blood in his urine. Yesterday Myself and another friend of his went down to Pattaya Memorial. They quickly did ex rays blood work and told him a CT scan was needed so that was done. The news was not good aggressive colon cancer. They told him based on the scan if they operated they would not be able to get it all its very aggressive. An absolute shock ! They could not give a time line if they operate of how long he may survive but did say with out the operation and continued treatment he could last as little as a couple weeks. This is with out question the hardest post I have ever had to make and ever will have had to make. He is resting and at home they suggested he remain in the hospital but as he was not going thru with the operation he chose to remain in his condo. His birthday is tomorrow when he will be 70. I am gutted at the thought of losing my best friend Edited August 8, 2023 by Yesitisdakid 2 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Very sad news. I wish the prognosis was better. I hope they sent him home with meds to make his final days as comfortable as possible. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Derek Dangleberries Posted August 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2023 I only know him by sight, the same as "yesitisdakid", but it is very sad news indeed. It didn't seem that long ago when a few of us from here and PT (I won't mention names) met up for a homebrew session here in the slums and this subject was discussed at length. Two/Three? of those present had survived the chemotherapy from colon cancer and were /are living fulfilling lives. I only hope that from today onwards his medication includes "happy pills". They certainly helped my sisters get out and about in their final days. My heart goes out to Striderman, Yesitisdakid and anybody else that knows them or are suffering from the same illness !!! 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalEden Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Shocking and heartbreaking news. May Striderman have strength, peace and comfort in meeting the challenges that lie ahead. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I am so sorry to hear this. I know how close you guys are. I remember once I met you and Striderman for coffee at some regular joint you guys went to on Soi Bucky. I remember thinking to myself how close you two guys are. My mother went through the same thing. They discovered a very large tumor in her gut. She had been shitting her brains out. They did surgery but it was basically just to give her some more time. It was hell. Chemo followed but it was to no avail. Looking back it would have probably been better not to go through all of that. I was with her to the end. Gut wrenching, and heart breaking my friend. Try to do the best you can. He is lucky to have such a good friend. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Painter Posted August 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2023 Gutted. Absolutely gutted. I woke this morning to a message from a mutual friend telling me, and one from Steve, that said "went to hospital. Real bad shape. Time very limited". Didn't really know how to reply.... He told me a couple of months ago that he was feeling old, and wasn't walking, which was why his daily line pictures had ceased. I hope his remaining time is as comfortable as can be. 3 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said: This is with out question the hardest post I have ever had to make and ever will have had to make. He is resting and at home they suggested he remain in the hospital but as he was not going thru with the operation he chose to remain in his condo. His birthday is tomorrow when he will be 70. I am gutted at the thought of losing my best friend Larry mate, that is so very sad news. I was not as close as you but countless was the times we bumped into one another over the years. My thoughts are with the both of you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said: Striderman about a month or 6 weeks ago all of a sudden was not feeling well enough to walk with me in the morning. He assumed just old age catching up to him but things gradually got worse and he started feeling terrible back pain. noticed blood in his urine. Yesterday Myself and another friend of his went down to Pattaya Memorial. They quickly did ex rays blood work and told him a CT scan was needed so that was done. The news was not good aggressive colon cancer. They told him based on the scan if they operated they would not be able to get it all its very aggressive. An absolute shock ! They could not give a time line if they operate of how long he may survive but did say with out the operation and continued treatment he could last as little as a couple weeks. This is with out question the hardest post I have ever had to make and ever will have had to make. He is resting and at home they suggested he remain in the hospital but as he was not going thru with the operation he chose to remain in his condo. His birthday is tomorrow when he will be 70. I am gutted at the thought of losing my best friend That is very sad and upsetting news especially about a close friend. I feel your pain I hope you and others can encourage him to have what might be a life saving operation. Wish him all the best 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post boydeste Posted August 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2023 I am still in shock. Had the same message from Steve/striderman this morning. Chatting to him now. 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 6 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said: Striderman about a month or 6 weeks ago all of a sudden was not feeling well enough to walk with me in the morning. He assumed just old age catching up to him but things gradually got worse and he started feeling terrible back pain. noticed blood in his urine. Yesterday Myself and another friend of his went down to Pattaya Memorial. They quickly did ex rays blood work and told him a CT scan was needed so that was done. The news was not good aggressive colon cancer. They told him based on the scan if they operated they would not be able to get it all its very aggressive. An absolute shock ! They could not give a time line if they operate of how long he may survive but did say with out the operation and continued treatment he could last as little as a couple weeks. This is with out question the hardest post I have ever had to make and ever will have had to make. He is resting and at home they suggested he remain in the hospital but as he was not going thru with the operation he chose to remain in his condo. His birthday is tomorrow when he will be 70. I am gutted at the thought of losing my best friend Please pass on my regards to him, Larry. I do not know whether or not Steve will listen, but I would advise him to take the first available flight to the UK and present himself at an A and E Department. The staff there may take a different view to that expressed above. Various forms of chemotherapy and radiotherapy are coming online almost weekly. Anything malignant or probably malignant is fast-tracked, which was the case during Covid. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 51 minutes ago, john luke said: Please pass on my regards to him, Larry. I do not know whether or not Steve will listen, but I would advise him to take the first available flight to the UK and present himself at an A and E Department. The staff there may take a different view to that expressed above. Various forms of chemotherapy and radiotherapy are coming online almost weekly. Anything malignant or probably malignant is fast-tracked, which was the case during Covid. I doubt he would survive the flight he has a hard time getting off his sofa the pain has been that bad they have given him painkillers but it seems nothing kills the pain when it's that bad. I see him significantly getting worse daily it's just a sad situation 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Basicallly try to enjoy the moments of clarity for as long as possibly. Because at some point the only thing that eases the pain is a morphine drip and regular injections, then they can become delusion, etc,. Then they stop eating and it's just a matter of time. Can go quickly or can take days. It all depends on how strong their heart is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 so terribly sad to hear, one of the old crowd too. i can picture Larry and Striderman on their daily walkabout, see him i secrets and wish him all the very best. I do hope he has meds that relieve the pain and hope he has a chance of recovery. photos were legendary but I think a lot were lost when someone pulled the sshhhh plug. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post galenkia Posted August 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2023 Met him a few times in the past, really nice guy. I know how hard it is to have someone close to you with cancer, my sister Jan has around three months or so left and she is all I have. I wish him all the best. 5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I have never met him, but we have communicated electronically a few times. Seemed like a really decent guy. Sorry to be reading this, but thanks for carrying the sad news. All take care. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Terrible terrible news, like ChiFlyer i never met Steve but communicated by PM a few times, a really nice helpful guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Wow, incredibly sad for sure and worse yet, happens so fast. Remember him well through the Secrets forum. Hope he finds some sort of inner peace and can stay comfortable going forward. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Evil Penevil Posted August 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 This is the worst kind of news. Striderman is one of the best known and most respected board members. My sincerest wishes that everything turns out for him in the best possible way. @Yesitisdakid Support and assistance from friends are crucial in situations like this, especially if there is no family close by. Full respect to you and any other Pattaya resident who stands by Striderman. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, Evil Penevil said: This is the worst kind of news. Striderman is one of the best known and most respected board members. My sincerest wishes that everything turns out for him in the best possible way. @Yesitisdakid Support and assistance from friends are crucial in situations like this, especially if there is no family close by. Full respect to you and any other Pattaya resident who stands by Striderman. Well said Evil. Spot on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Sad to hear this, I met him a couple of times back in the Secrets days and aways enjoyed his photos - I wish him the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Never met the guy but I know he has featured in many of the posts here, mainly for his excellent choice of walking shorts. He is obviously a well liked character and friend to many here, so the news is sad to hear and I hope that things work out for the best in terms of his comfort and quality of life going forward. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 How is Steve doing ? Hopefully they have given him enough medication to ensure he is comfortable 🙏 let him know we are still thinking about him and those that are helping him through this 👍👍👍 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post boydeste Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 45 minutes ago, Stillearly said: How is Steve doing ? Hopefully they have given him enough medication to ensure he is comfortable 🙏 let him know we are still thinking about him and those that are helping him through this 👍👍👍 I spoke to him today. He is being brave, Larry is making sure he has all he needs. Tough times I am afraid. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, boydeste said: I spoke to him today. He is being brave, Larry is making sure he has all he needs. Tough times I am afraid. so sad. he is lucky to have a very good pal on his side 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) @Yesitisdakid I have no words my friend. All I can say is when lost Dad in 2021, he was his normal self until maybe 30 hours from the end….when they breathe and squeeze your hand but the eyes stay closed, that’s when it’s curtains…….Sorry but I never liked the docs guessing game of “oh he’s got less than 6 months 4 sure” til the next day it’s “ we are just trying 2 make him “comfortable”…….. Cancer is a bitch, no 2 ways about it. Sounds like whether he had surgery or not his fate was decided long before…..Bloody sad it is, if this is the same man with the long lens who reported on the jet ski scam……loved his content a true gentleman Eric 1-438-321-9175 FWIW if he wants to chat….I’m crying now after Dad can’t help it Be honoured to shoot da shite When an ex-manager with countless acquaintances calls him “ my best friend “. Nothing else needs 2 be said….. As much as my Pops could be a cold prick……miss him like you wouldn’t believe 😥 Edited August 20, 2023 by Golfingboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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