He had a tumor removed a few weeks ago and the pathology report just came back - Glioblastoma IDH wild type WHO Grade 4. I've been in a state of shock all day so I've been unable to process what the prognosis is. I researched it for about 20 minutes, and what I saw was so dire that I just tuned out. This guy is my childhood friend - he is my childhood. We were best friends from K-12. Love him like a brother. I got the news today and from 9-5 I totally ignored it so I could concentrate on work. But as soon as work ended the flood-gates opened.
I lost touch with him the last 15 years. Life. I never stopped thinking about him, and always referred to him as "my favorite person on the planet." He made me laugh more than anyone else. Over time I've realized what a precious gift that is. I reached out to his wife tonight and said I would love to go down to Florida and visit them. I feel like a heel for not keeping in touch with him the last 15 years. Regret is one of the consistent themes of my life. But enough about me - that's not important. I want to help my friend, his wife and his children. How do I talk to him about all this? Should I ignore it all and make him feel happy with fond memories? I don't know what to do. I'm asking all of you for your collective wisdom. And your support. This diagnosis has shaken my world and challenged my beliefs in a benevolent God. Please give me your thoughts. I really do value your opinions. Thanks.
I lost touch with him the last 15 years. Life. I never stopped thinking about him, and always referred to him as "my favorite person on the planet." He made me laugh more than anyone else. Over time I've realized what a precious gift that is. I reached out to his wife tonight and said I would love to go down to Florida and visit them. I feel like a heel for not keeping in touch with him the last 15 years. Regret is one of the consistent themes of my life. But enough about me - that's not important. I want to help my friend, his wife and his children. How do I talk to him about all this? Should I ignore it all and make him feel happy with fond memories? I don't know what to do. I'm asking all of you for your collective wisdom. And your support. This diagnosis has shaken my world and challenged my beliefs in a benevolent God. Please give me your thoughts. I really do value your opinions. Thanks.
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