abrupt end to tri season

**eclectic** · 08-02-2007, 08:35 PM

My life has taken a sudden turn for the not so good these last 2 weeks - I am having a hard time finding enough time/energy and desire to train or to even keep up a modecum of fitness.

My DBF of 3 years and best friend for years prior to dating has just been diagnosed with either primary or secondary liver cancer.
We don't know many details at this time and have an appointment at the Mayo clinic for Aug 13. I will be going down w/ him until school starts then we will have to tag team it.

I am still riding my bike as it is very good therapy and I can empty my mind when I am out pushing. Running and swimming have gone by the wayside but when we go to Mayo i plan on taking my running shoes and shorts so maybe I will get out at least a little bit.

So that is that, we are now competing in the race of our lives.

Christine

**Grog** · 08-02-2007, 08:49 PM

Big hug Christine, good luck. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

**Zen** · 08-02-2007, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by eclectic

So that is that, we are now competing in the race of our lives.

Christine

I have been running that race for almost ten years waiting for a liver transplant.
Does he have family or other support system in the area? He may be too tired to make that trip alone.
The Mayo Clinic is certainly no stranger to the business, they have some of the best doctors in the world there. Just remember to breathe and enjoy each day. You are both in my thoughts.

**RoadRaven** · 08-02-2007, 10:50 PM

What can I say except my thoughts are with you both as you find your way through and over and across this new hurdle.

**Velobambina** · 08-02-2007, 11:36 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about you DBF's diagnosis. Sending lots of good thoughts your way.

**silver** · 08-03-2007, 02:43 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.

**rocknrollgirl** · 08-03-2007, 03:53 AM

I am sending lots of strength and good karma your way. Take strength from all of us, and be gentle with yourself too.

Ruth

**eclectic** · 08-03-2007, 04:51 AM

Originally Posted by zencentury

I have been running that race for almost ten years waiting for a liver transplant.
Does he have family or other support system in the area? He may be too tired to make that trip alone.
The Mayo Clinic is certainly no stranger to the business, they have some of the best doctors in the world there. Just remember to breathe and enjoy each day. You are both in my thoughts.

Oh Zen my thoughts and prayers are with you that it may happen soon for you

Thank you everyone else also. I will be going to Mayo w/ him. Luckily my younger sister is an intensive care nurse there so we will have good support while there.

Keep posting all your race reports w/ full detail so I can live vicariously through all of you

**RoadRaven** · 08-03-2007, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by zencentury

I have been running that race for almost ten years waiting for a liver transplant.

Much love your way too, somehow I missed your response when I replied to eclectic. I didn't realise you had been living with this either.
Spokewrench... you also... what a fantastic source of inspiration TE is with you brave and enduring women and your partners here...

Arohanui, Rave

**Wahine** · 08-03-2007, 10:58 AM

Sending hugs and blessings to all of you ladies, Eclectic, Zen and Spokewrench.

I don't know what to say. Just that I'm hoping for the best for all of you. I for one, believe in miracles. Never, ever lose hope.

**mtbdarby** · 08-03-2007, 11:41 AM

Hugs and prayers to you all. There are so many strong, amazing women on this board and when we all pull together amazing things can happen.

Please keep us posted Zen, Eclectic and Spokewrench.

**TexasMermaid** · 08-03-2007, 01:28 PM

Christine - I am so sorry to hear of your boyfriend's diagnosis. Hugs & prayers for you both and your families. You must all be in a great deal of shock still, so cut yourself some slack on not training right now. It sounds like you have your priorities correctly set in turning your focus to him!

There is a ton of great support here on TE and there are many other sources of comfort and information out there. A friend of mine runs a forum called Cyclists Combating Cancer. The group was founded by a man named Damon Phinney and my friend, Will, took over as moderator when Damon passed. My husband & I take every opportunity to support this group and have made many great friends from it. They are very welcoming to anyone looking for support, answers, discussion about cancer and/or cycling. Cycling is the common bond in addition to their (or a loved one's) cancer. Members are located throughout the world, although primarily here in the USA. I hope you will check it out when you feel up to it. It really is a great group.

Hugs to all of you dealing with this now. Everyone here is so strong, lifting each other up as we each encounter the challenges of life.

~ Jennifer

**crazycanuck** · 08-03-2007, 04:35 AM

(((((Eclectic))))))))

No idea what to say except take care of yourself plus give your dear all the love needed.

C

**Tri Girl** · 08-03-2007, 04:51 AM

Oh Christine, I'm so sorry for the diagnosis. Please know you're both in our prayers... soooo sorry to hear about it.

Keep your chin up and keep coming here for more therapy of a different kind. Please keep us posted in his progress and what the Mayo clinic says.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

And Zen- I didn't know that about you either. Hugs to you, too!!!

**HillSlugger** · 08-03-2007, 07:38 AM

I'm so sorry. Hopefully he'll get a good diagnosis. My thoughts are with you.

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