Latest Test result
 

Sorry — forgot to post my latest test results here.

I had a CT scan on the 31st..... and...... there is no disease progression and no metastasis since the last scan.

I’m on a “maintenance” dose of very high potency CBD oil - and that has some THC in it.... and that’s ALL I’ve been doing. Then 3 weeks ago I added Vitamin B17..... Vitamin B17 is every bit as controversial as THC/CBD..... But I figure it won’t hurt me - if not overdone - so my thought is “why not”. It’s Apricot seeds in a powdered form - I’m taking 500mg capsules 4 times per day.

Since this cancer is in my lymph nodes - which is your immune system.... it usually metastasizes (moves) to somewhere bad..... so no growth and no metastasis is just about the best possible result I can hope for.

The only time on this site that no progress = good news! Happy to hear it, Greg!

Glad to hear the good news, Greg!

Awesome!!!

Good news update.
 

This really fills my heart and I am glad you have had the opportunity to share this journey.
This gives us all hope.
Be well my friend!

Thanks guys!! I just keep plugging along! Sorta like a car build.... you just have to keep going! LOL

Well I hope you are going to be just as "racey" as the car is going to be when Blake gets it done. Glad to hear more good news.

stay the course and keep away from Doctors with Secret Sauce!

Great news! - thanks again for all you share!

Hey Greg, are you still using the same CBD oil from your first diagnosis several years back?

Awesome. Made my day to hear this news. :flag2:

I’m sorry —- I didn’t see this post!!

I have switched my CBD to CannaKids version — and the CannaKids THC.....


Now — having said that — since my second diagnosis of cancer - this time in the Lymph Nodes and Lungs..... I did the 60 grams in 90 days thing — then just went with CBD only for maintenance (it has a small amount of THC) — so was doing 4/10ths of the syringe - it’s 800 mg of CBD — with 41 mg of THC (so 320mg of CBD and 16 mg or so of THC) — so was maintaining this intake - nighttime only.... for months now....

LATELY — Because of complaining to my NEW canna coach — I switched to “micro dosing” — taking small amount in the morning - noon - afternoon - and a bit more at bedtime - so taking in MORE THC — less CBD — and not having that “hung over til noon” feeling every day. I’ve added a PAX 3 vape thing and keeping the heat low - so vaping “flower” for getting some directly in to my lungs. Turns out — if you keep the heat down low - the flower doesn’t “smoke” - when it doesn’t burn the THC - you get the good stuff but without the “high”..... Learning all this as I go - but as of this May — I’ve managed to make it 3 years — not the 6 months they gave me in 2016!! Funny —- I also - at the advice of my coach - switched to Sativa flower (Maui Wowie) - and away from the heavy Indica..... and I have to tell you she has me feeling 400% better. Wake up feeling good — doing some stuff during the day — and NO napping — or rarely napping..... where I was sleeping during the day a lot... and just not feeling well. I’m very thankful for her help.

https://www.azmmjcoach.com/

Great to hear your feeling more energy and still taking care of business. Keep on fighting and love life like you've been doing. Happy Easter to you and the family.

Thanks Wayne!!

It’s been a long strange 3 years I can tell ya!!

Best news I've heard in a long time! Rock on!

I like it better when you are napping.

Fixed it for ya....


I like it better when you are lapping.....

Awesome news buddy! Hope to see you again soon, maybe Columbus.

So this update won’t be fun for anyone to read....

I had a PET Scan Friday — and the docs called and their words were “it’s spread everywhere”. Bones - glute (weird huh) - galbladder - soft tissue in my back (the stab wound I described on Facebook)... many more lymph nodes - lungs.... and a cyst on the brain. Yep - that’s pretty much “everywhere”.

I know in my heart that THC and CBD is what got me the extra 3 years I’ve had since the first “you’ve got 6 months to live”.... and I probably should have taken more and done it for longer with the second diagnosis... but I wanted to experiment and see if I could just hold it at bay with CBD and less THC so that quality of life would be “balanced” — less high — thus more “doing”. The things I like to do are not conducive to being stoned. So I went with an attitude of “if I can just stretch this out a bit” versus going for a complete cure.

I did the 60 grams in 90 days the second time around — and when my next CT scan showed the cancer spot had only grown 1cm — I was good with that “pace”. The difference was it didn’t knock it clear out like it had with my liver cancer. I knew this was going to be a tougher battle because of the location. The lymph nodes vs the liver. The liver is going to filter 100% of your blood so it’s going to get a full on hit of the THC/CBD - whereas the lymph nodes live in a different environment.... they use lymph fluid.... As I sit here today - I’d have made the same choice.

What I did wrong was to stop taking anything when the Mayo guys said I had cured the liver cancer (9 months after the initial diagnosis). I should have probably kept up with a maintenance dose. But chose to keep my ammo dry and stopped taking anything. My thinking at the time was - I don’t want my body to get used to this - I’d rather keep this in reserve for a full shock and awe should I need it again. Who the Fk knows. It’s just guessing. I’m still happy I stayed away from the whole chemo bit.

So I’ve traded in the “pot” for morphine..... now it’s just managing end of life. What a long strange trip it’s been!

Never met you Weld but your courage and take life by the horns attitude is very inspiring.
Best wishes

Sorry to hear this news Greg, you've always faced this head on and I don't think things will change. Your always in my thoughts and have my prayers sent your way.

Love you Brother Greg
Fight the good fight buddy. You’re a good friend and have taught me so much.

I continue to pray for a miracle. Some might believe that and some not.

You’re a good friend that I’ve never met and still believe we will meet in person.

Semper Fidelis
Joe

Yeah, you're right, this sucks to read. I'm sorry to hear this, Greg. I wish you and your family the best.

So sorry to hear this Greg. You’ve touched a lot of folks on this forum and changed a lot of futures for the better, including mine and my wife’s.

Take care,
Don

Sorry Greg.. you have helped so many, generations will benefit from your generosity and wisdom... God Speed.

I hate readng this.......

All I can say is you gave so much to so many people and we all thank you.

Much love for you Mr. Weld,
Ahmad

Oh man. Greg you are an unbelievable human being. You have added so much to all of us with your humor, smarts, unselfishness. My life is way better by knowing you. I have laughed my ass off on numerous occasions reading your posts.

No one gets out of this gun fight alive, I know you will keep shooting. I wish you and the family the best wishes always. Love ya dude.

Understatement of the year Greg.

It's also the one we feared and told ourselves we would never have to read. I have never seen a person more respected, eager to be heard from, and called a true friend...without ever meeting in person! I'm hoping you can still do your "national tour" with the Ford so many of your friends can shake your hand and see your smile in person.
I thank you for allowing me and many others to live with you on your ride. Its been so great that I am not ready to get off the ride, and hope you aren't either.

Keep up the good fight Greg.

I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said.
How trivial the rest of what we gather here for seems today. It really is all about the friendships we make and sharing our life experiences with others.
You are so treasured by so many because your willingness to share your wisdom & experience in everything from building and repairing cars, to building personal finance, and even your journey fighting this ugly disease. All this mostly with people you've never even met.

If the true measure of a man's wealth is the friends he makes along the way, you, our friend, are vastly wealthy.

I know you will continue to fight this tooth and nail. God Speed!

Greg, you have had the best attitude through this whole ordeal. We've kept up through all this and I applaud you for fighting and making it public.

I remember when you said the Guys in the White Lab Coats said your time was up, but you said "F Them" and here you still are! Keep up the fight, we are all with you!

TC

Your openness around this whole thing has been inspirational. Most keep this type of thing under wraps till the end. I think you've educated a whole bunch of people myself included. Thinking of you and your family.

Thanks Greg for everything you have done and still do for the car community,you are a great person and have earned respect from everyone.I have told your story about your fight with several people and will continue,good luck with your fight:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Your example has made an impact on people that the rest of us can dream about and aspire to be like. You are always genuine and uninhibited and people respect you for it. I know I do. You've loved this community immensely through all your guidance and support. You've built a fortress around your family nobody can get through that will transcend generations. You are a good man.... I'll certainly be praying for you and thinking of you.

Your Friend,
Todd

I agree with Todd.

Thanks buddy! I DO LOVE this community!

Although I haven't been here long, I have followed this thread, and pretty much stalked (sic) you because my wife is using CBD to combat some issues, and your openness on the effects and adversities has been beyond helpful for us. You help people you don't know and that is the epitome of class. Thank you.

Greg, just saw this. Was hoping for different news, but I'm sad. Wishing you and your family nothing but the best, as you deserve.
I will always cherish the times we spent together with the hope of many more to come. You may not know this, but you've taught me many things, not just simple proper investment advice, but other car stuff , your no bull**** style and other things along the six short years of our friendship.
I will always remember and cherish. Will say a prayer tonite for you and the fam.

Warmest regards, Mike

Well this stinks. I just got on from a week long 5500+ mile road trip with the family to Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, etc. and I didn’t expect to find this. It ain’t over til it’s over buddy. Embrace every moment in your today with everything you have. Make sure to say what needs to be said. Leave with no regrets. You have nothing to be ashamed of in my book Greg. You’ve fought this crap like your the second monkey trying to get on the ark, and it’s starting to rain. I applaud your dignity and your desire to help folks here, even now. I was out in your neck of the woods last week, and I will forever regret not taking the time to locate you and shake your hand. My prayers are still with you, as you know.

Although we never met, you've helped me a lot the past few years. With both the Investing thread and this one. With the knowledge you shared here, I was able to help promote the use of CBD/THC with my Grandmothers cancer as well. She kicked off all her meds and just ran with CBD/THC for a couple weeks, and it was the best she felt, and got my mom and family a few extra weeks with her that they wouldn't have had if they would have stuck with the morphine. She passed a few weeks ago, but it's a matter of time for all of us. We all know the outcome. Just not "when".

Keep the spirits up, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thanks again.

Albert

Thanks Scott.... It’s okay - glad you didn’t go out of your way — that’s family time and should be respected as such. Hope it was a good trip for all.

All along this “journey” — I’ve made decisions based on what “I” wanted the outcome to be — knowing that my decisions may be the wrong ones medically - but the right ones for ME. I never was going to do chemo and radiation — and certainly not after having my cells examined by Foundation One which said NO known chemo was a match for what I had.

QUALITY of life should be the focus - not length of it. If I was to live 3 more years - but be spending that time in a chemo room — and the hospital - and taking all manor of pills for the ills that come with that way of treatment — I say NO THANK YOU. I’ll take the time I have — do that as clear and unobstructed as I can - and run with it. That was my choice all along - still is.

Now — I’m positive - 100% — that the treatment of THC/CBD got me to this point. I’d argue to the death with anyone that thinks otherwise. I know how I’ve felt - I know what I did. Now — that’s where I would say that I possibly made choices that were for me vs length of life. I should have stayed dosing THC with the CBD the ENTIRE TIME since day one. However.... I didn’t want the associated “high” that came with it — and so I choose to do more CBD and very little THC.... I know it’s the THC that fights the cancer — but hoped that the CBD would at least hold it off and stretch out some time - while giving me the quality of life I desired. As I sit here now - I would not have changed the choices I’ve made.

I’ve said from day one — I’ve lived one hell of a great life. Would I like to continue that forever? Sure. We all would. But I have no regrets and feel that I’ve actually probably lived about two lifetimes. It’s only when discussing with buddies on the “text train” and I reminisce about life’s adventures — that I shake my head and think — this whole thing must sound “made up” because it’s so incredulous! Since my early teens - it was WOT - one adventure after another - and only seems to have accelerated in the last 30 years.

Life is a weird game — ups and downs - wins and losses... but when I stop and assess what’s the biggest thing in life for me — it always comes back to the people. The people I’ve met - the people that have been able to do things with - the people that have reached down and pulled me up - the people I’ve pushed up from the bottom.... in the end - that’s the only thing I’ll miss.