My Thyroid Cancer Story - It's Terminal - 30/01/2019
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- čas přidán 29. 01. 2019
- Well sh*t, here we are a video series I didn't think I would have to make, on 03/10/2016 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
I will be vlogging my treatment, thoughts and recovery when I can. If you are watching this and have any questions please ask.
I hope someone finds these useful.
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Feb 8/24 - I still come back and watch your videos Joe. I hope that wherever you are in the Universe, that you are happy and at peace. Love from Brighton, Ontario, Canada 🍁 🍁
4 years on top of the previous three is a really good run for being the .009 percent who get this kind of cancer. Your data will be both inspiring to fellow sufferers as well as invaluable for future research. I've known younger people with less serious cancers at the start pass away in under two years. A lot of it is indeed mindset, but yes, sadly, in stage 4 cancers there does come a point where the strongest mind is undermined by the sheer weight of compounding symptoms. You've been an inspiration sir.
😢 He passed away now, May he rest in peace.
I absolutely agree. What a strong fight
When I was 16 I was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer. I have been in remission for almost a year now. I’m still constantly scared that it’s going to come back one day and my life will be over... I try to live every day to the fullest, because I want to help those still struggling. I don’t know how you are doing now, but I sincerely hope you are happy and at peace. I’m not particularly religious, but I am praying to any god out there that this be as painless as possible on you and your loved ones. I’m a freshman in college right now, and I fully intend on going to medical school to help fellow cancer survivors/ those still fighting. I wish you the best. Keep fighting
You sound like such a sweet person. I hope it only stays up from here for you.
Hope you're well now. This is very scary.
JESUS
How you doing now, @Weaboo? It's April of 2023. I sure hope things are still looking up for you.
hope ur ok
Thanks for reminding us how precious life is and how we should appreciate our time on this earth as every minute is invaluable.
My mother was 34 years old when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She fought hard and chemos sucked! By 37 years old, her scan lit up like a Christmas tree. Cancer were all over her, even deep in her bones. My mother was a strong woman. Even Doctors have told her that because she was young, she had a greater chance. That was not true at all. Cancer don’t discriminate. Her health severely declined the following few months after her 38th birthday and she completely became unrecognizable. She lost 75 lbs and and shrank to merely the size of a skinny 10 years old girl. Cancer sucked the life out of my beautiful mother. Cancer took all her strength. She was in so much pain that even a smile was exhausting. Cancer won. She died before she even turns 40. So yea.. fuck you Cancer!!!
I'm so sorry hun for your loss she was a very brave and strong person I lost my uncle to cancer I feel tur pain she is in no more pain may your beautiful mother rest peacefully fly high and be free God bless you 😞🧿😇💔💖
Hi, I knoe this is old but I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you're doing better now. She fought hard and that's what matters. Her bravery and yours and your family's is humbling. Stay strong
I'm so sorry, man. Not afraid to admit, this made me cry, and I only remotely know you. But there's some powerful advice in your words. I admire your strength and determination, you really are a fighter.
I hope you and Mrs Plater can have a wonderful break. Good luck, and best wishes.
grate encouragement 🙏👍
Are u ok now God bls u
Your message to others going through hardship are some of the most inspiring words I have heard. Thank you.
On the brightest side, you have passed the "few months" left diagnose, by at least 4 years so far.
You are one of the best role models, keep up your positive attitude and keep fighting. Anyone who can beat Anaplastic thyroid cancer is you!! Your courage is amazing and thank you for sharing your story in such a trying time.
As daniel would say.."dont give up dont give in!" ...you have his same strength!
Is that Daniel Thomas, aka Peewee Toms?
@@aintnobodyherebutuschicken1418 you bet it is!!! Ill never forget daniel!! I still follow his wife and family on instagram. I hope utube leaves his videos up bc they will help so many in the years to come!❤
@@adalineproulx9773 He certainly was a very special person and a beautiful soul - and also Dan's lovely wife and family. I didn't know that Dan's wife was still making videos - thank you for letting me know - I will look them up! I would love to know how she and Dan's beloved cats are getting on. Thank you for reply! God Bless 💞
Brave - you are the definition of that word. Seriously. I hope something comes up that can keep it off or even cure it - there are advances in treatment all the time and I hope one of them can bail you out of this because these videos really open the eyes of people like me. Hope to see you in March in London. All the best in beating this somehow.
Thank you for sharing. Life has punched you hard but I love your attitude that you are still living and will continue to do so for as long as you can fight the fight. A friend of mine found out yesterday he has a terminal brain tumour with less than a year to live, even with any extra time chemotherapy and radiotherapy may buy him. And I also found out recently that an old childhood friend of mine lost his fight to a brain tumour at Christmas. I can't imagine the rollercoaster of emotions my friend is going through right now receiving his diagnosis, but seeing you share your story helps me have an understanding of what he must be experiencing, especially when he doesn't have the strength to talk about it yet. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability.
So absolutely raw. Thank you, thank you for showing all sides. Ive had a pit in my stomach while watching you in your emotions and my heart goes out to you. I had to make sure your kicking this cancers ass and I saw you posted a video 3 weeks ago so im positive about that. Ive been had alot of undiagnosed pain. From my hips down. Doctors don't know what's going on. But something keeps telling me to watch cancer documentaries. You are so strong! Your fighting and im sending u strength and love..keep up the good work!!! 💛
So young, cancer and it’s treatment is brutal. Glad the treatment gave him extra time with his family and loved ones. ❤
I agree.
and to think that almost 16 months later, you're still here! You rock!
I'm sorry you're facing this decease at such a young age. You have the best attitude to get through this. I just finished my cancer treatments in December and with a number of severe complications that apparently tried to take me out, I kept a positive attitude with a smile and a laugh always. My medical team keep telling me that makes all the difference.
Try to find something to give you a good laugh at least once a day, smile often and spread positivity wherever you are. You can do this!
Massive respect for you, sir! What you said about not knowing how much fight you had in you, I know exactly the feeling of that realization.
Not a cancer patient myself (yet) but have had to make that very same discovery, in myself as well as in my mom, very recently. It was present in her every minute until she passed, just a couple of days before Christmas. Sheer determination and raw strength kept her going for almost 5 months, despite being given “weeks”..
That is near- divine strength shining through, one you will never know, until some huge shit like cancer hits you, or worse; someone you love.
Keep fighting my good man! Massive warm hugs for you ❤️
Best wishes to you and your family, and I'm so sorry for your loss
I admire your courage to share your story. Thank you for doing this. It’s helpful for you and so many others.
Thank you for being willing to talk about this. Unimaginable. Wish you and Kim the support and space and care to be able to be with this and with each other - in particular hope that the palliative care offered can meet you in the processing and the decisions you and she will be making in the weeks ahead.
Joe, Thank you for sharing your story, your struggles and experience with this crap that has been thrown your way. That was great news about the chemo holding things back. Sending Big hugs and love your way. I’ve subscribed to keep tabs on your progress.
Your strength is amazing. And I’m sure many people appreciate your kind and motivational words. Continue to embrace those who love and hold you dear. I will be praying for you. Stay strong my friend ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you are facing this challenge. I hope you continue to vlog and will start numbering your vlogs so your subscribers can keep track of your progress. There's a huge support system out here and we will follow and support you as you kick cancer's ass and continue to keep it at bay. Positive thoughts!
Joe, I cried watching this. Keep fighting my friend and make the most of whatever time you have left. It has been a pleasure watching your videos and playing online with you. All my best wishes to you and your family,
Your videos are so powerful. Helps me to remember to be strong and continue in my fights -- with bravery and strength, which you are showing us how. And, glad you're still alive in April 2023.
Nothing but love to you and your beautiful family ❤️ You are incredibly brave and we are here for you, to uphold you and support you any way we can.
Cancer is a bastard. There is no other word for it . I have been on the journey has I call it. Stay strong , plenty of rest with the chemo. and cry if you need yours a very emotional time for you and your loved once . Xxx
Stay strong brother. I'm not a religious person, but I will send you whatever positive energy I can muster up to send you. Fly safe and keep you're spirits up.
Joe, please keep fighting and hoping. My prayers are with you. I’m stage 4 grade 3 breast cancer, a very aggressive Brca mutation, but still alive well past what the doctors gave me. My heart goes out to you. Hang in there.
This was 3 years ago he’s no longer with us xx
@@mariec6056 How do you know that
@@mariec6056 he is and what a horrible comment
@@alexandramoyer8785 Yeah, Joe is still with us. He's doing somewhat okay -- other than a broken neck vertabrea and a left arm that won't heal.
Joe fought an awesome fight. He was with us until late May 2023. God bless his family
I am sorry that anyone has to go through anything like this. I am so glad your chemo is keeping it stable! ❤️
New sub here Joe ! Your words hit me the day after I had surgery to remove a mass and lymph nodes. Now the wait for pathology and what comes next. Your words hit me in the heart as someone being so young going through this shit called Cancer. My heart goes out to you and your family. Your words to be a fighter and not give up hit me where what I needed to hear ! My sis tells me to fight like a girl , I'm a 61 year old woman. You fight like a man, a brave warrior marching into the great battle !! Hugs from across the pond.
How are you doing now? It's April 2023, and I hope that your cancer fight is still going strong.
Hi Joe, i follow your youtube channel since yesterday. Watched every vlog about your cancer journey. And now this vlog. I don't know what to say.
I am also a thyroid cancer fighter pappilary stage 3.
Cancer sucks!! Stay strong, fight!!
Big big hugs to you and your family. A 55 year old mom From Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Xx
Joe, this was a hard video for me to watch. As someone who has had there dad in law diagnosed with terminal cancer recently. I can only but feel for you and your family.
I dont know what more to say but keep fighting with everything you have. You are a strong person to post this. Were all here for you Joe.
Hi Joe .I understand you very well .I have the worst mutation of anaplastic thyroid cancer. Still alive,but going through he'll after surgery, radiation, now chemotherapy and immunotherapy. I am very surprised that you still have ability to talk. I lost my voice at the beginning of treatment and it never came back to normal. It is new experience to keep silence and finally to learn to listen to prople. I don't know if you are still alive one year after this video but if yes , I am very happy for you.You are young you are strong.Keep fighting ,you are not alone. Cherchill said : if you are going through he'll just keep going .Good luck to you, good luck to me, good luck to all people with terminal diagnosis . Miracles do happen every day!!!!!
Just found your page and praying you're doing well. From one cancer slayer to another, keep up the good fight. 💙🙏
Joe, I just watched your latest blog that you posted 3 and a half years after this one. You are so amazing and such a fighter!
Hearing you speak about this is absolutly brilliant ! You are amazing thank you , hope you are well!
God Bless you Joe !! Prayers to you and your family !! Thinking of you. As a Cancer Survivor all I can say is keep the faith brother !!! ❤️
Hi Joe, I am one who rarely ever comments on CZcams videos but I have been long time following your Elite Dangerous videos and always enjoyed your content and your attitude nice to listen too. I don't know you but I have to say my heart was heavy just hearing about your situation. Madd props to you for being courageous and sharing your story to help others as well. I know you say your not a religious man or of faith, but I am and I will be praying for you and hoping God will bring a miracle into your life. I believe with God all things are possible, keep your head up man and thank you for sharing your journey with us!
Enoch
I’m so very sorry and saddened to watch this video... my heart hurts for you, I am going through a diagnosis myself (malignant papillary thyroid carcinoma), and have my total thyroidectomy scheduled for next week.... I’m very nervous and worried..... worried when they take it out and actually fully biopsy it, what’s happening to you could happen to me as well! It is so frightening. I am so sad to hear your prognosis is not good.... My heart breaks for you, and your family. please please keep positive thoughts ... our hearts and prayers are with you. I take comfort in your words, and your videos have really helped to open my eyes to what I am about to face! Please keep us posted, I am praying for you!!!
My heart hurts for you and your family. Stay strong! Do what makes you happy and do what’s best for you! Keep fighting and smile as much as possible. You and your family are in my heart and prayers
I’m sad my friend to hear that. I’m fighting this crap too. Be strong.
Check out snake diet and stay away from sugars and carbs stick to meat and organs
@@TheScotsman1977 how did you come across this mixture? And if it works why no one knows about it?
Bill Coutts Fake news
Bill Coutts Without chemo I would been dead by now but hey maybe a lemon a day would of worked too lol
@@stephenclayton999 meat is carcinogenic
2023 and you're still here :) #beatingtheodds
I'm facing the possibility of thyroid cancer at 29, waiting to have my biopsy. I've never thought about cancer before, but now I'm so much more aware of it and will be supporting it with donations and fundraising. You are incredibly brave, even if you don't feel it, way braver than I feel right now. You are amazing.
How are you now sir🙂
Hope your doing great now or okay
How are you doing now? It's April 2023, so please, update us.
How are you?
Me too I get genetic testing done tomorrow for sipples syndrome/Men2A
I have never heard of this type of cancer and it’s shocking to hear how aggressive it is. I wish you all the best in your fight. Remember someone always has to be the first cancer survivor in a particular type of cancer and I hope you are the one!
Omg I’m so so sorry, I’m heartbroken for you and your family... ❤️
Joe wishing you much health, your strength is amazing and I hope you beat all odds and stay for much longer. I am sure your Vlog is more helpful than you know. Thank you
2020 and he is still alive
Thanks to 6 cycles of chemo, I wouldn't reccomend it for fun but it bought me time.
Congratulations Joe! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@JoePlater Congratulations Joe! Hope you are feeling well. Prayers
This gave me a smile
Great news!💋
"Classic Clive" 😂. Thanks for sharing your journey Joe, we're all rooting for you. Much love buddy ❤
Glad to see you are still alive over 4 years later.
I really hope that something can be done. I can’t begin to imagine what your feeling or what your friends and family are feeling. I’ll be praying for you.
Good god. Plater you’re genuinely a legend and you’re handling it so well from how I imagine i would handle it. good luck in your future fight and stay strong!
Stay strong brother. We love you mate and Im sure we will all be sending you positive thoughts.
Hey mate I’m a survivor of thyroid cancer I know that you pass away but I just want to say thank you for all your videos I’m very grateful for this chance that I have to live in this world a little bit longer RIP it make me very sad when you pass away even tho I don know you I hope all the best for your family because I know they will remember you!
Heartbreaking.
Stay strong, you're an inspiration to us all.
Hey Joe, you're a brave man doing this at a time when you're most vulnerable, however from your words it sounds like you have an amazing family! I wish you and your family all the best! Cmdr plater your'e an inspiration to us all thank you for everything!
Hi Joe, I want to wish you the best on this very difficult journey. Thankfully, you have a fighting spirit that will take you far in this battle.
My husband has been diagnosed terminal cancer as well, no cure, all they could offer him was palative care. He too was offered chemo to buy a “few extra months” and here we are, going into our 13th month with “stable tumors”. To be honest though, he has had 9 months on chemo with mini breaks but the Doctors have just put him on 6 month chemo vacay. We are all quite nervous about what these bloody tumors could get up to while he takes a vacay.
So we understand your nervousness, but I still hope you enjoyed your time away in the sun with the Mrs.
wishing you nothing but best. Jo
Thanks for sharing and helping me understand. You have my respect and admiration. Best of luck Joe x
Keep fighting you’re a strong man .. I’m fighting thyroid cancer for the second time now .. You are brave you will do this ..
Hi Joe, so sorry to hear your story and I pray that somehow you will beat this. I was diagnosed with cancer back in 2017 and I'm OK for now, but I can certainly relate to how you must be feeling. God bless.
Hi Joe, will you be uploading anymore videos? If not then I totally understand. I can feel the frustration and irritation from you when some people continue to make suggestions for treatment for you. It's your life, your body and your decisions on what to do and/or how to spend time with your family are yours to make....other's should respect that. It's one thing if you'd asked for treatment suggestions, but you did just the opposite and asked people to NOT make medical suggestions. I think your perspectives and feelings about your journey thus far will help others.
Peace to you and yours,
Tracey
I've just recently come across your videos and first I'd like to say how sincerely sorry I am that you've received such a horrible diagnosis! I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. While I've never personally had cancer myself, I have however experienced it's destructive nature! My mom passed away in June of 2017 from Brain Cancer, only 6 months after her diagnosis. During and after her death, I was so lost, so hopeless and depressed. I would sit and think, "I have to go the rest of my life without ever having another conversation with my mom ever again"!I guess I should mention that prior to my mom's passing I also lost my husband in 2010. He was killed by a drunk driver while sitting in a parked car, passing away 5 hours later. Between the two major losses I was done! Done with dreaming about my future, done with ever falling in love again, and done believing there was a loving God! It wasn't until a friend of mine suggested searching online (CZcams) for people going through similar situations, regardless of which side of the fence they were on..so I did. During that time I came across many different people who were going through the exact same thing as myself, and received so much love and support! Honestly, it wasn't until I came across "Peewee Tom's" Channel that I got the courage and the desire to give life another go! I thought to myself, despite Tom's diagnosis (rare cancer with high mortality rate), despite being sick and dieing, he never stopped living! You have no idea how much you sharing your life with others can touch someone's heart! When your in the "grieving process", one can feel alone as if no one in the world has ever felt that type of pain before, even though you know that's not true! Thank you for sharing your story and allowing us to be apart of it! I know how difficult that must be! Sending lots of Love ❤️ Strength 💪, and Or Prayers 🙏!!
Not sure why I got directed to this channel but I am inspired by your fight and hope your final moments were with love. You're an inspiration and your life will continue to inspire
Hi Joe - I've just came across your video. I'm so sorry to hear your news. I hope that your journey is peaceful and that you feel the warm wishes and prayers from all who know and don't know you. Keep a strong mind. Thinking of you x
Hi CMDR. I am so, so sorry to hear this news. I couldn't take my eyes off this video from start to finish. I'm so sad and a bit teary too.
I hope there is a lot of time still ahead. Fill the days that you can with things that make you happy. Enjoy that holiday and do things you've only dreamed of up until today.
I wish you the very best Joe and stay strong for the fight. Take care buddy.
Crying watching these videos tonight. I'm enraged at the harshness of reality, but so thankful for this man's words. He's right, we all have so much more fight in us than we think. I'm so sick and fucking tired of watching my life slip through my hands, and not giving this life my all.
dont let it lip man, you have a lot more to give believe me
Oh man. When you described your families reaction I cried my eyes out. It’s a hell of a beast. I myself have an auto immune disease caused autoimmune hepatitis. Not the same as what you have :/ but a horrific beast to live with. I do on some level know the fear. My liver is very badly damaged. Best of luck to you. I’m so sorry this is happening. Life is fucking so unfair sometimes. And it just is. Turns out it owes us nothing.
Prayers to you and yours man. Sorry to hear this!
We are all born to die and it sucks that some people have a catalyst. I admire your strength. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending thoughts and good vibes your way man.
2%
You are still here!!!
And as more time passes, you will be 1% and less.
You will probably be the exception!!! You give me and others hope and strength!!!
Thank you for sharing your journey!!! 🙏🕊💛❤💛
Know that I weep with you, I'm in your corner. 🏵
No words can cover it Joe, just keep going man, that's all we can do, Keep going
Cmdr Plater, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Keep that fight going.
Im so sorry to hear this! My thoughts & prayers are with you.
So very sad to hear this pal. I don’t know you but I wish you well. This really makes me appreciate life. You are one brave fella. Stay strong
Your still here in 2023 ! Thank you for sharing and keeping the video up we are in the future watching you. And in this video I appreciate your honesty in regards to ppl throwing out unproven therapies.
he actually died on May 31st
Gosh, that's sad to hear. I don't know what to say. Wish you all the best and hope you stay strong, as hard as it may be.
Keep fighting! We all wish you the best. What you're going through is extremely painful for everyone.
Im so sorry jo! You're so brave, love your attitude! Keep fighting bro x
You are an inspiration and extremely brave. I have a huge respect towards you.
I'm sorry to hear this news, this must be a really hard bit of news to take on. I wish you the best and will miss you here. I have a cystoscopy on Saturday morning to check for cancer of the bladder, I'm not looking forwards to it and hope the results are negative. It's hard to know what to say buddy, last July I cared for my mom as she spent her last days at home with cancer. Keep being strong dude, you are a diamond. Keep living as long and well as you can, I will be thinking of you and your family buddy. o7 Cdr. Plater. Keep flying and remember that the flame that burns brightest burns half as long buddy.
I’m so sorry! My heart goes out to you and your family.
Good luck on round six, fighter, and enjoy your vacation! O7
So very sorry this is happening to you & your family Joe, bloody sux majorly. Try to be strong, you have so much support behind you. Take care 💞
Dude. Finding out it's now turned in to Anaplastic is beyond shit, I've been fighting medullary thyroid cancer for a year and a half now and hearing your shit news must be devastating mate and I know how your felling. On the bright side tho, it being stable is a small amount of good news, better than its spreading like wild fire.
You are super brave sharing your story and I'm gutted I only found you a month ago on here. Keep you chin up fella and keep facing front and pushing forward and I wish you all the luck I can for the oncoming fight. Sending you big man hugs mate
Someone said to me once that showing my vulnerability was beautiful. I didn’t understand the comment then but I do now. May God bless you sir. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. I found your video powerful articulate, funny, and witty. I am sending positive thoughts and energy.
Stay strong bro! We all love you!
Keep fighting because you can do it. Sending tons of love and prayers.
Gutted to hear this mate. I have no words and cannot begin to understand what you must be going through mate. Nonetheless my thoughts are with you. Stay strong.
Sending prayers for you Joe. May your good days outnumber the bad and may you be surrounded with love.❤️🙏
God bless you and your family. I have watched every single video of yours since I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer
You’re so incredibly strong. Sending ❤️❤️
Omg I pray a miracle happens for u. Much care, love and prayers from America, Sheila
Massive hugs and much to love you, your wife and family xx
As a species none of us really grasp the fragility of life. We're all programmed to live in denial and not speak of the great universal fear that we all share...until our number comes up and theres nowhere to run. You're such a charismatic and engaging man Joe. Your truth and your journey is powerful. I hope the holiday you have with your wife is truly wonderful and you come back ready to once again tell cancer to take a flying fuck!
I'm so sorry of your fight and results. I hope you are able to have some enjoyable days left. Get those drugs to make you feel better. My Dad waited longer than he should have to get them, and he regretting living so long through so much pain. Hope you can get out and feel the sun on your face and happy times with friends and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Best of luck buddy.
Jesus dude. I wasn’t expecting this having watched every single video from your channel since finding you yesterday. This f sucks. I’m sharing all your videos across my social networking and although I’m a small CZcamsr, I’ll promote you and tell my subscribers to check you out. Everyone needs to be aware of you and your journey. Nothing more I can add that hasn’t been said by other subscribers at this point. I’ve subscribed dude.
Thank you! That was powerful! Hugs, dear friend.
I have no words CMDR Plater ... Joe. I can only salute you and your courage for sharing. o7
Thank you for sharing your story Joe. Stay strong and take one day at a time. I had a thyroid biopsy last week and waiting for results.
Praying for results showing No cancer!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ♥️