Journal entry by Daniel Hampton —
Hey all,
I just wanted to update you on my journey. I passed the two year mark from diagnosis in October. I'm still struggling with AVN and GVHD. The AVN has spread to all my joints except for the jaw and spine. The GVHD is ravaging my legs, but symptoms are manageable. I'd say more about myself, but right now we have 2 friends back in the Midwest who have aggressive forms of cancer. I'm just tired of people's lives being ruined by this fucking disease. These people don't smoke. They aren't doing anything to "deserve" this. If everyone reading this would do me a favor: Ask yourself if you believe that those with the means (especially big Pharma) should share the wealth and fund cancer research. If you believe people should be able to do what they want with their money without any regard for others I would ask that you reconsider your position. These are good people who are suffering and dying. Many do it alone. Some are abandoned by former loved ones. Maybe if we could give a better answer than 3 to 6 months and deal with it, this wouldn't be such a tragedy. Fuck Cancer. Fucking Fuck Cancer.
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