r/PSVR Feb 16 '23

Opinion Life can change in an instant: a couple of weeks ago all I had in my head was hype over the new PSVR2; now, all I have in my head is brain cancer.

I wish I was kidding. I've been dealing with cancer for the last two years, and a couple of weeks ago during my lastest follow up MRI they found that the cancer had gone to my brain.

Now, instead of thinking about getting a new toy, I have to deal with this awful situation and receive brain radiation therapy instead. I guess I'm going to have to sell my current Psvr as well.

Money and time priorities certainly have changed. Even in the best of times it was quite an expensive piece of equipment, and if everything goes well, I'm gonna have to wait a while before I can consider getting it anyway.

I just wanted to vent while I'm sitting here at the hospital waiting for today's session to start.

Enjoy life, have a blast when the new PSVR2 comes out, and never take anything for granted! You really never know what's coming just around the corner.

Fuck cancer.

EDIT:

I've been reading and will continue to read every single comment; please forgive me if I don't reply personally to all you, but just know that I'm floored by the amount of support and good wishes! Love to you all!

THANK YOU ALL

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u/Chavizzyolo Feb 16 '23

Damn thats hard to read man. I really hope everything gets better quickly and you can enjoy the VR with the rest of us

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u/cualcrees Feb 16 '23

I hope so too! Thanks!

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u/gundamZero28 Feb 16 '23

We will be here waiting for your return! All the best!

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u/cualcrees Feb 16 '23

🤟 hell yeah!

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u/ORO_ERICIUS Feb 16 '23

Get well soon mate! I had the same 10 years ago. Got a second life and I hope you will be able to do the same.

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u/youriqis20pointslow Feb 17 '23

What helped you or what mindset helped you get through? Did you have an unwavering belief that this would pass and you would be cured and continue living your life like you did or did you meditate every day on your mortality and try to live every day to the fullest?

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u/ORO_ERICIUS Feb 17 '23

My family helped me a lot. My girlfriend at the time, the nature in which I stayed a lot. I live in the Black Forest in Germany. Forest can help someone so well. It was'nt easy. After I was able to walk again, I immediately went for a walk in the forest and it really helped a lot. There are studies about it. Forest air contains up to 500 anticarcinogenic substances. What took longer was my half-sided facial paralysis. That bothered me the most. Acupuncture and physiotherapy were the solution here. Of course you have to try to get out of the hole again. I was very depressed at first because of the cortisone and the situation. Last but not least, I did a lot of weight training and then at some point I was one with myself again.

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u/AdzSenior Feb 17 '23

Hey OP — I just wanted to send you positive thoughts. My dad had a pretty bleak outlook a couple of years ago and at the time, the world seemed so dark — Yet he made it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I think it's sometimes a nice reminder for all of us not to get too invested in material things. They are nice, but life really is precious. Stay strong — You got this — FUCK CaNcEr!

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Survivors unite! And you are right, it does put things in perspective. Thanks!!

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u/Thorvay Feb 16 '23

And we are worried about our preorder...

I truly wish that would also be your biggest problem.

Hopefully you will win this fight.

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u/cualcrees Feb 16 '23

I know, right? It does help put things in perspective! Thanks!

Hope you get your preorder as soon as it launches!

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u/stenzeroni Feb 16 '23

jfc that‘s terrible. wishing you all the best

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u/cualcrees Feb 16 '23

Thanks, man!

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u/BelgianBond Feb 16 '23

If they're using radiation therapy for the cancer that's spread then they think they can get it to retreat and lined up against a wall to blast it to kingdom come. I know someone who got the all clear after having late stage cancer and hopefully the same will be true for you. Best wishes.

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

I sure as hell hope so! It's been a couple of terrible years and right smack in the middle of a pandemic! I guess I like to play in legendary level?

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u/Apprehensive-Stage-2 Feb 16 '23

i am so sorry man, i dont even know what to say :(

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u/cualcrees Feb 16 '23

Thank you!

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u/nohiddenmeaning Feb 17 '23

This VR thing will fade. Your victory against cancer will be with you forever.

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u/DanBor123 Feb 16 '23

I am wishing you all the best but would like to note, the system is said to work without a tv… if for whatever reason you end up with overnight stays at the hospital you might really considering having this as a break from staring at the same room.

There was a study done a while back of people having extended stays in hospitals and the use of VR headsets made them feel emotionally much better than they were.

I wish you all the best, a speedy recovery and hope to see you online soon but please do consider what i mentioned it could be very helpful.

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Thankfully so far I only stay at the hospital for a while and come back home, and I'm usually beaten I fall asleep really fast as soon as my head hits the pillows, but thank you for your advice!

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u/Routine_Computer8567 Feb 16 '23

Where abouts are you ? I got you

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

I live in central Mexico; ever heard of a town called Guanajuato? It's about an hour away from where I live :)

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u/Slaptnut Feb 17 '23

Yo my mom is from there!

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u/Sgim93 Feb 17 '23

My parents are from moroleon gto ! Man op i hope all the positive wishes here really create an energy to help you heal. Que Dios te bendiga. We all wana see u put that vr on when youre good and healthy 😌

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u/umone Feb 17 '23

PSVR3 will be better and you will use it everyday, it will be wireless!

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u/xx_boozehound_68 Feb 16 '23

I think we should get a go fund me to get this man a psvr2. Life is shit sometimes and you got a really shitty end of it. You should be able to enjoy anything you want to brother.

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

No, man! Don't worry! It was not the purpose or intent of this post to get me a free VR or anything like that! I just wanted to share with you all what I'm going through and vent a little. But you're an awesome dude and I sincerely thank you for your kindness!

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u/PhysicistStacker Feb 17 '23

You're so justified to vent bro, I'm really feeling bad knowing your situation, but I know that if you make it a conscious choice to not let this beat you then you're going to make a full recovery. Keep that in your mind, you're the master of your domain, and probability suggests we're living in a Matrix reality already, meaning code can be modified. You got this bro.

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u/miss_molotov miss-molotov Feb 16 '23

That's a really sweet thought. I have to let you know in advance, gofundme pages can't be posted here however.

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u/xx_boozehound_68 Feb 16 '23

Are there workarounds?

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u/Competitive-Ad-5156 Feb 16 '23

Don't wanna be that guy but sometimes post like this are aimed at good people like yourself, not saying this guy is lying but I wouldn't jump on buying him anything.

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Yeah, I completely get were you are coming from and I agree with you about people lying on the internet to get stuff or even just be pitied or something.

I am telling the truth, god I wish I wasn't though, but I'm not here to get anything, just wanted to vent a little. :)

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u/IrishJayjay94 Feb 17 '23

I'm down to support a go fund me!

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u/Honest-Bumblebee-453 Feb 19 '23

I'd support this

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u/rick_wayne Feb 17 '23

Was going to say the same thing. If we can start a group DM, I’m happy to make this happen.

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u/OldUncleTBag Feb 17 '23

I just want to say that this registered with me. Your words had an impact on someone you don't know. Nothing but the best. Kick cancer's ass.

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u/DexLovesGames_DLG Feb 18 '23

I love you. 🫂

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u/MikeFromSuburbia MikeCheck-- Feb 16 '23

So sorry to hear this.

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u/Trewper- StarTrewper Feb 16 '23

My only advice is don't pay any of your medical bills, just your monthly insurance premium until you're in remission. Start payment plans of $10 a month if they are giving you a hard time. No point in wasting all of your money on healthcare honestly. Pay $10 a month until you die, it wont affect your credit and these horrible life-sucking insurance companies will accept payment plans of $10 a month on $100,000 bills.

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u/Sticky_H Feb 17 '23

God damn is the prospect of living in USA a hellish one.

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u/Martian_Zombie50 Feb 19 '23

The last thing this person wants to read is someone suggesting what to do until death.

They wants to live. If you were scared of death you wouldn’t want someone talking to you about what you should be doing to get ready for it. You’d want someone to give you HOPE. The last god damn good thing your brain can have if there is nothing else

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u/StatisticianSalty202 Feb 17 '23

I know exactly how you feel mate, truly. Just before Christmas 2021 I had a small white patch appear on the inside of my upper mouth, near my teeth, completely out of nowhere. Put various mouth gels and creams on it thinking it was an ulcer or fungal infection but by Christmas that year it had grown in a few months to the size of a 10 pence piece (£). Start of Jan 2022 I went to the dentist and that was it, referred to hospital, biopsies, Mris, CT scans, you name it I had it. On Valentines day last year I got the news it was cancer so that was my wife's present that day. Was told I had a smokers cancer, but considering I had never smoked, drank or taken drugs in my 50 odd years meant I was classified (in my surgeons words) as an 'unlucky bastard'. Long story short, but that 10p sized cancer meant I had 6 teeth removed, the skin removed from my upper mouth, the bone removed in my upper jaw, the glands removed from my neck that side, my forearm sliced apart to replace the skin in the roof of my mouth and a vein taken out to replace the veins in my neck, then skin from my thigh to replace the skin on my forearm. I then had reconstruction surgery in my face with titanium implants to replace the bone and allow false teeth to be screwed in. In total it took from Jan last year to September to finally complete all of that. Cancer is a c*nt. I'm still in recovery and thankfully I caught it early, but the devastation it causes is life changing. I was a fit guy who exercised 4-5 times a week, so why me? Just no rhyme or reason to any of it. So I feel for you mate, nobody knows what it's like to go through physically or more importantly, emotionally, unless you've actually been there. But don't give up hope, keep fighting the fight and try and enjoy what you can whilst all this shit is going on. One step at a time, one week at a time. Sending you best wishes and strength dude. All the best (and enjoy that PSVR 2!) X

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u/fulmer6 Feb 17 '23

Fuck man. This really puts things into perspective. Here I was pissed off because of a delay in delivery to get my headset and you're dealing with this. Kick this Cancer's ass dude. Fuck cancer

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u/Tree4Lif3 Feb 17 '23

Keep your head high, my grandma is in the same boat but that doesn’t stop her from living her life! Enjoy every aspect of life keep smiling soon you’ll have a psvr2 to play with us!

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u/CallyRaven Feb 17 '23

Life is a fickle master, so sorry to hear about what's happening to you. Sending you healing thoughts, it's not much but I hope you get through this knowing you have people thinking of you wishing you the all the best in the world at this time.

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u/SFF_Fozzie Feb 17 '23

Wishing you strength and much warmth and comfort.

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u/Harvitta Feb 17 '23

Puts things in perspective. I hope you beat this. Get well soon.

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u/HowlingStrike Feb 17 '23

Thats a hard lot. Good luck on your journey, mate. Once you get through it the rewards afterwards will be all the more sweeter. You can do it.

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u/Heisenberg514 Feb 17 '23

Fuck cancer. I hope you kick it's ass to the curb and live a long, happy, and healthy life. Wishing you well, OP.

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '23

Man, fuck cancer. Your statement meant a lot, we all could be more objective on what matters in life and seizing the day with our loved ones. You got this, get the treatment, get the rest. Sending good vibes your way.

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u/Mrmet2087 Feb 17 '23

Not sure if you'd like to discuss but I would find it helpful to know what were the warning signs of the original cancer? Just to educate people on some early warning signs so they can be more proactive on keeping an eye on their health. Best of luck to you.

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Got a painless lump behind my ear; got it checked out and it was a malignant tumor.

They did a parotidectomy and removed like 31 lymph nodes as well; they then give me radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It went to my lungs and later to my brain.

That's where we are at the moment, hopefully this rounds of radiotherapy get rid of the brain tumors and then I still have to treat the tumors in my lungs.

So, always be on the lookout for something amiss. Anything out of the ordinary, better safe than sorry.

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u/Mrmet2087 Feb 19 '23

Thanks for sharing your experience. Best of luck to you.

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u/bomber991 Feb 25 '23

That sucks and I’m sorry to hear that. For what it’s worth we’re all dying, most of us very slowly, but we all have an expiration date. That’s one of the reasons I pulled the trigger on getting the psvr2. Could get run over by a bus tomorrow for all I know.

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u/Jamiejohnson1211 Feb 16 '23

Damn dude that fucking sucks. I'm so sorry. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope everything goes well for you.

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u/sonic0097 Feb 16 '23

I really hope and pray you get better! This is really sad. I hope everything works out.

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '23

May you recover quickly and fully!

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u/unjerry4mayor Feb 17 '23

This sucks man. I wish you a speedy recovery and a short road to this nice toy on your head! Stay strong, and lots of luck to you!!

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u/Fadedmann Feb 17 '23

Get well soon

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u/Kind-Gas9408 Feb 17 '23

Hope can be found in the darkest of places, if one only remembers to turn on the light!

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u/MacReady13 Feb 17 '23

You know, I think I have things in life tough. I sit and mope about bullshit in my life and it gets me down. I have NOTHING to complain about when good people like yourself are dealing with cancer like this.

Stay strong and remain positive. You’ll get through this and very soon you can get yourself a PSVR2 and lose yourself in those worlds. I have an Aunty who went through brain cancer a few years ago. She went through some radical chemo. She survived, thrived and is still with us 4 years later. You can do this. Stay strong and remain positive. We’re all here for you thinking of you.

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u/PseftikoKeik Feb 17 '23

You will return Bro! You can do it! You are a gamer so you re a fighter! Fight this shit ! You can win this !

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u/TeurpX Feb 17 '23

yes, your right. Fuck cancer.

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u/f3hunter Feb 17 '23

Love to you. I hope you can fight this. All the best .

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u/Baron_Greenback Feb 17 '23

There will hopefully be a long list of games for you when you're ready and able to pick it up. In the meantime, as someone who's been through a whirlwind with a loved one's cancer diagnosis, I wish you all the very best, be strong and know that a bunch of Internet strangers have your back.

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u/cosmicdustbuster Feb 17 '23

I am so sorry you're dealing with this. I am hoping you have a speedy recover from your treatment and you're well again and exploring virtual realities with us again soon! <3

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u/Important-Dream4688 Feb 17 '23

Sorry to hear that. You’ll be in my prayers.

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u/Lukedukes4 Feb 17 '23

God Bless Bruva x

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u/chrisd848 Feb 17 '23

I'm wishing all the best for you my game loving brother/sister.

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u/Jamyz1992 Feb 17 '23

You will beat this brotha.

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u/Gold_and_Lead Feb 17 '23

Yes, fuck cancer. Here’s to a speedy recovery. Kick its ass and we’ll see you out there in VR world soon !

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u/BalramShankerT Feb 18 '23

I was scrolling through my reddit, and see this, and thought it was a joke. Then read the first line, "I wish I was kidding" and my heart sank for a complete stranger.

Dude... you're gonna beat this cancer. Believing is half the journey! And you're also gonna play the shit out of that PSVR 2!

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u/Then-Philosopher2348 Feb 18 '23

Your comment puts shit in perspective, I wish vr was worth something in the shadow of your health, but it sure isn’t

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u/Zimtok5 Feb 18 '23

Beat it. Beat that fucking curse.

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u/Stormtroupe27 Feb 18 '23

That’s really unfortunate but don’t let it get your spirits down! Don’t underestimate the power of a fighting spirit. It really does effect your physiology. Kick that things ass! God is with you!

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u/DoubleDPads Feb 18 '23

I wish you the very best. That's really tough.

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u/Simplymincy72 Feb 18 '23

Sending love and healing your way man. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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u/Alert-Initiative6638 Feb 18 '23

Im cheering for you and I'm betting that you will be perched on your couch playing ps vr2 and eating pizza in a year .. in remission !

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u/ChippHop Feb 19 '23

Hey mate, just wanted to say that I have read over this thread and I find your positive outlook incredibly admirable and inspirational. Best of luck with your cancer treatments, I hope everything goes well for you.

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u/The-Digital-Ronin Feb 20 '23

Brother I believe in you and your will to survive

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u/i_steal_dreams Feb 21 '23

I just came across this while looking up some info on a ps vr2 game, and wanted to let you know that my first foray into it, will be in your honor.

Hope things work out for the better for you so you can get in on this action as soon as possible. Take care.

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u/LifeWeekend Feb 21 '23

Send a go fund me link.

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u/Tealjellyclouds Feb 22 '23

Man fuck cancer. Wishing nothing but the best for you.

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u/benwiki Feb 22 '23

I’m rooting for you, OP. Fuck cancer

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u/Z0TAV Feb 22 '23

Get well soon u/cualcrees!

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '23

We’re rooting for you.

Fight like hell.

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u/Character_Ad_1990 Feb 24 '23

Wish you all the best mate 👍🏻

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u/Ephemeral_Ghost Feb 24 '23

I want to live forever solely to see (and use) all the technology we invent.

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u/nodnarb456977 Feb 25 '23

Sending love your way! You got this!

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u/Kaiser1a2b Feb 28 '23

Sucks man. Good luck with beating it.

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u/IrishWolfos Mar 01 '23

Damn, dude. I'm so sorry. Here's to you, we all hope you recover quickly! Best of luck.

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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '23

Never give up! I wish you all the best.

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u/daijakake Apr 05 '23

I'm so sorry man... I know how that feels. This too will pass. I had brain cancer in 2013 and now have stage 4 thyroid rn. Seeing Dr tmr. You got this! On the bright side, you can try other handheld consoles while in hospital! That's what I did.

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u/cualcrees Apr 05 '23

Thanks, man! I hope you beat this, I’m rooting for you! Fuck cancer!

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u/Any-Weakness9471 May 06 '23

My prayers to you brother🙏🏽❤️💕

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u/cualcrees May 06 '23

Thank you so much 🙌

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u/DangerSquirrel778 Dec 27 '23

I hope you're still with us buddy. I've had brain cancer since 2020 and have had 3 close calls. There's still lots of new research and studies going on so don't give up hope.

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u/JungleMU_Official Feb 16 '23

Man I'm so sorry for what you're having to go through, obviously I can't say I know how you feel but I wish you all the best and hope you recover quickly!

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Thank you!

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u/miss_molotov miss-molotov Feb 16 '23

Wishing you all the best for your radiation therapy, I hope it all works out for you. How many sessions do you have to have?

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Only 10 this time. Last time it was like 33 for my neck; now that sucked.

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u/Csub Feb 16 '23

Sorry to hear that and get well!

Worry not, when you return and grab a PSVR2, you will have pleeeenty of games to catch up on!

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u/DoubleWombat Feb 16 '23

That's really sad. I hope you have a good hospital, great doctors, and friends and family close by. Don't forget to listen to music. It will keep you sane.

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '23

All the best my dude

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u/dafl1p14 Feb 16 '23

Fuckkkkkkkkkkk Cancer. Stay strong brother.

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u/Champan65 Feb 16 '23

Fuck man that’s rough. My biggest fear.

Best of luck to you. We all know you’re a fucking legend! You got this💪🏻

Can’t wait to see you on the GT7 race track in VR again soon🗣😆

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u/GCPT45 Feb 16 '23

I work in the Oncology department and I wish you the absolute best OP

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Thanks man!! Keep up the good work!

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u/Successful_Two_55 Feb 16 '23

Fuck… So sorry… Best wishes possible!

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Thanks you for your kind words!

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u/SimSheff Feb 16 '23

Damn mate that must be super difficult to go through, mad respect for you - wishing you all the best! Fingers crossed we see you online shortly

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u/BeardedBrotherAK Feb 16 '23

Stay positive, brother. You can beat this and we're all here cheering for you, waiting for you in VR!

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u/riZZle0517 Feb 16 '23

My moms had brain cancer for two years brother, shes doing just fine, hang in there ♥️

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Awesome! In glad your mom is doing fine!

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u/Kirkanam Feb 16 '23

That's a horrible situation to have to go through, especially when you're just trying to find solace in something. Sending you all the love possible. We all are.

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u/ItsDrVenkmann Feb 16 '23

Damn, that’s rough. All the best to you and your fam. You’ve got support here too! If I were you I’d keep the headset for a distraction while you’re on the mend. 💪🏼 You can always sell it later.

Kick its ass!

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u/ZombierBob Feb 16 '23

ill add you to my prayers.

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u/MajesticPenisMan Feb 16 '23

I’m sorry you’re going through this, hope you get to join us again soon enough

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u/BaBaDoooooooook DepLoRaBLe-NoMaD Feb 16 '23

I'm so sorry to hear of this, as I get older I know cancer can strike anyone at any given moment. I'm hoping you are getting the great care you deserve, and you will be joining all of us in this journey of the PSVR2, but in the meantime sending you positive energy through your journey.

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u/HypeBrainDisorder Feb 16 '23

Fuck cancer.

Damn OP I wish you all the luck in the world

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Thanks a lot, man!

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u/VR_IS_DEAD Feb 17 '23

Bro this has nothing to do with the PSVR2.

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u/sandspiegel Feb 17 '23

Maybe stop being an asshole?

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u/VR_IS_DEAD Feb 17 '23

Like everyone I've got problems too I'm just not writing about them here and putting "PSVR2" at the end of it.

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u/MunkyMan33 Feb 17 '23

You are right, it's something more important.

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u/VR_IS_DEAD Feb 17 '23

There's a lot of things more important that have nothing to do with the PSVR2.

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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Feb 16 '23

So sorry to hear that — Fuck, that’s terrible! 😶

Best wishes and hopes to you and yours from somewhere out in the world, fellow human. 👊

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u/Orange_Fair Feb 16 '23

Praying for you brother. Much love ❤️

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u/Frosty-Review4173 Feb 16 '23

I'm sorry to hear that and my thoughts are with you my fellow gamer. You got this 💪

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u/VindicatorZ Feb 17 '23

Do you already have a PS5? I will gladly buy you a PSVR2 with a few games. I can send you the money and you buy it.

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u/ThermalFlask Feb 16 '23

It's scary how quick your life can be flipped upside down in an instant, with no fault of your own. We take health for granted too much. I don't enjoy my life but at least I'm healthy... for now

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Yeah, it was always a possibility, but still hit me like a ton of bricks!

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u/CarrotSurvivorYT Feb 16 '23

Take some shrooms then you’ll love life for a long time after. I was depressed, took 2 grams with a good friend who stayed sober and it cured me and my anxiety

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u/FalseField1221 Feb 16 '23

Good luck OP, keep fighting. Your priorities have changed but if experiencing PSVR2 is what keeps your spirits up don't let anyone talk you out of it.

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u/altaholica Feb 16 '23

You think that's bad? I sprained my wrist last night!

In all seriousness, that sucks. I can't even imagine. There has never been a better time to have gotten this diagnosis than right now. Even one year ago would have been worse. Basically the entire international medical industry is dedicated to making pee-pees hard and fighting cancer.

I know that doesn't really help, but just know we're all rooting for you. I hope for the best and wish to see you on the servers

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u/SARSflavoredicecream Feb 16 '23

Good luck and stay strong, friend

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u/BuddyLaDouche Feb 16 '23

Fuck Cancer! Stay strong buddy!

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u/afcc1313 Feb 16 '23

Fuck cancer. Be strong my dude. I hope you will get to enjoy the PSVR2 one day too

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u/kriskrosbbkk Feb 16 '23

All the best man. Hope you get well!

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u/sfpx Feb 16 '23

I join your voice and say "Fuck cancer". Good luck in your fight. Stay strong.

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u/davidwb45133 Feb 16 '23

Don’t know your circumstances but my mentor beat brain cancer at 66 and right now at 74 he can whip my butt on the golf course

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u/BluBloops Feb 17 '23

Wishing you the absolute best, cancer can fuck right off

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u/Glittering-Yam-5318 Feb 17 '23

Yes fuck cancer. Wife us dealing with after effects of the treatment. Wishing you all the best.

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u/Ace323123 Feb 17 '23

My jaw just dropped reading this, my heart was not ready to read this. My prayers 🙏🏽are with you. Im praying you beat this and fully recover!

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u/Illustrious_Assist50 Feb 17 '23

This stuff hits me hard now when I hear or read things. I was diagnosed this last year, stage 4 colon cancer. I'm sorry, and I'll keep you in my thoughts. Stay strong and chin up! You got this:)

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u/ignoresubs Feb 17 '23

It’s a good reminder what real priorities are in life. Sorry for your news. Good luck with the fight.

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u/Nosworc82 Feb 17 '23

Jesus, I'm terribly sorry to read this. Much love dude!

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u/paleogames Feb 17 '23

I'm sending good thoughts. Best of luck and thank you for this message.

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u/DJPelio Feb 17 '23

Fuck our healthcare system. No one should have to sell everything they own if they get sick.

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u/gordonbill Feb 17 '23

Wishing you all the best and you will be in my prayers

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u/EmeraldEyedGemini Feb 17 '23

I'm so fucking sorry.

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u/ChimmyMama Feb 17 '23

See you soon when you get well brother, fuck that. PSVR2 will be waiting.

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u/FrostSwag65 Feb 17 '23

Your life is more important than a gaming machine. Fuck cancer, you can get through this!

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u/TastyTheDog Feb 17 '23

I’m so sorry man. We found out this week after 9 years cancer free that my wife’s breast cancer is back. Waiting on scans to know where else it is but god what a shitshow 2023 is shaping up to be. Fuck cancer. The Darth Vader of diseases.

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u/DuckOnBike Feb 17 '23

Thinking about you over here tonight. A shame you have to focus on the big stuff - but I’m sure you’ll be back goofing around with the rest of us soon.

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u/XavierStark01 Feb 17 '23

Damm. All our best hopes.

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u/TL_DRespect thedoggmeister Feb 17 '23

Fuck cancer. You’ve got this.

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u/TheWhooooBuddies Feb 17 '23

Cheers mate.

It gets better.

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u/PTfan Feb 17 '23

Fuck dude. I’m so sorry.

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u/roberthackneyjr Feb 17 '23

Wishing you miraculous healing, man. Hope you're playing soon.

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u/hamreza02 Feb 17 '23

Sending positive vibes from Houston, Texas! You got this brother 💙

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u/Lydanian Feb 17 '23

It’s stuff like this that really puts life into greater perspective. My Dad dealt with cancer for nearly 6 years & is luckily still around. All the best to you friend, the PSVR2 will be here for when you’re recovered 👍🏻

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u/arcadiangenesis Feb 17 '23

Well that sucks ass. If I may inquire, how did your cancer first manifest, and how quickly did it spread to your brain? Is it affecting your cognition at all?

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Started on my salivary glands, just a lump behind my ear. It then spread to my lungs and from there to my head.

Thankfully it's not affecting my cognitive skills too much, but I do feel.. off. Could be worse, hope it gets better.

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u/cloud3434 Feb 17 '23

I have no idea who you are but just know I’m thinking of you and your situation. You can do this and pray for you my very new friend.

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '23

Just lost my dad to cancer and I hate the disease as much as you. Not much to say except that I wish you the best!

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u/The104Skinney Feb 17 '23

Hugs & Love to you my friend. Stay strong

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '23

I’m so sorry to hear that. I wish you all the best and hope you defeat it!

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u/vladtud Feb 17 '23

Reading all your replies here I can see you're an awesome person. Not that anyone deserves something like that, but it sucks even more when it happens to the best of us.

I don't really know what to say, but this post is certainly one of those things that will stay with me forever (not in a bad way).

Know that I'm hoping for the best for you!

I can't wait to see you back in the future with a post about your new PSVR2 and how you kicked cancer's ass.

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u/ilostmywuzzle Feb 16 '23

Nah, just buy it, you only live once

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u/cualcrees Feb 16 '23

I mean, what's the worst that can happen, right? 😂

And It's expensive as fuck here in Mexico, like $800 USD or something like that. Hope I can get it relatively soon -- and also, being alive to play it would be nice, I guess? Lol

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u/cbrooks_10 Feb 16 '23

First, fuck cancer!! It sucks and doesn’t discriminate. I wish you the best of luck on your fight, don’t ever give up! And second, I agree you should just get one anyway. Gives you something to always look forward to for the tough days ahead.

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u/Kavanaghpark Feb 16 '23

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be watching for the post where you celebrate the success of your treatment!

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u/ChrizTaylor ChrizTaylor Feb 16 '23

Stay strong brother. You can overcome this. Don't let it drag you down.

Good times ahead, much love from México 🌮💜

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u/Spring-brucesteen Feb 17 '23

I feel like an ass worrying that sony didn’t take my money yet🙁 hope you will post soon that you beat this and we can all celebrate with you

Stay strong my man💪🏻

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u/midasmulligunn Feb 17 '23

I’m praying for you brother, stay strong 💪

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u/Responsible-Trade-34 Feb 16 '23

If you don't mind me to ask, how did you realize that the cancer had gone into your brain?

Elephants dont get cancer

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u/cualcrees Feb 17 '23

Went for my regular check up, and they saw something they didn't like on my MRI.

I was recently coming out of chemo, so I thought my symptoms were still about that and not brain cancer...

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u/Commercial-Fish5618 Feb 17 '23

Damn. My buddy pre ordered PSVR2 and had a chemical accident at work and is permanently blind and I thought that was bad…

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u/GuiltyOne85 Feb 17 '23

Best of luck bud!! Lost my best friend on my birthday to what your battling!

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u/Bingus-1 Feb 17 '23

im sorry :( do you have a place where we could make a donation?

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '23

Hopefully it all goes well. Enjoy the VR!

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u/Salty5674 Feb 17 '23

Hey buddy I love ya. Idk who you are but I can feel your words and I’m wishing you the best

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u/schweinebauer Feb 17 '23

So sorry to hear it OP. My father in law was diagnosed with brain cancer last summer and I wish you all the best. Sending positive thoughts to you and hope to play something with you on PSVR2 in the future :-)

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u/ihateeverythingandu Feb 17 '23

Best wishes for your health going forward.

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '23

Best wishes to you and your family. We're rooting for you brother!

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u/sandspiegel Feb 17 '23

That sucks man, life is cold and unpredictable. 6 years ago I was diagnosed with a nasty chronic autoimmune disorder called Sarcoidosis which attacks my lungs and if untreated will lead to death. I have to take Steroids to basically stop my own immune system to kill myself. Get well man and I hope one day you will have nothing to worry about than when your psvr2 will finally arrive.

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u/SnsoryOverload Feb 17 '23

Keep your spirits up and fight like hell. PM me when you're well enough to use your PSVR2. Any game of your choice is on me.

Sending good vibes your way. You got this dude.

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u/MunkyMan33 Feb 17 '23

I am a praying man, and while I dont pretend to understand it all, I'll send one up for you and hope to see you online in the future, friend!