My wife lived 5 1/2 years after an advanced stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Treatments have advanced light years in the 12 years since she passed. Keep the faith.
You are an inspiration. I also am an astrophotographer, just recently diagnosed with cancer. Hopefully, surgery and radiation therapy will take care of it. I am so impressed with your courage and positivity. You’re in my prayers. Greetings from Chile.
I paused this video about half way through. I opened my phone and set an alarm for every day at 6:11 pm. No specific reason for that particular time. That's just the time that it opened to by default. So, I kept it. I set it to repeat every day. I named it Good Vibes. Every day at 6:11 pm, I will stop what I'm doing and will send you good vibes, best wishes, and I'll be extending to you the love I have for my brother who we lost 12 years ago to cancer. I sincerely wish you all the best. Stay strong and hang tough.
Ben, I don't know you from Adam. I'm a 61 year old Scot who's had a life and retired early (on very little) and only recently returned to an old love of mine (Astronomy) and count myself lucky for reaching 61 and being able to enjoy it. However, since learning of your cancer some months back, I've been keeping my fingers crossed for you and will continue to do so because you, sir, are an absolute inspiration in your attitude and positive outlook. While I'm sure you're not, I think you should be immensely proud of yourself. You are one hell of a fighter and I can say your family are fortunate to have a husband and father like you. I am pleased to hear your update since it is a hopeful one and there are always breakthroughs while there are always those who overcome expectations and I view you as being one who can. God bless you man!
The fact that you’re still posting videos and going to events like NEAF and Cherry springs really shows how passionate you are! You’re a gem in the astronomy community. If you’re as determined as you are passionate, the cancer won’t stand a chance. All the best my friend!
I am praying for you Ben. You are a very inspiring person. Your positiveness is what is going to get you through. Also, you are just a really good dude. Stay strong. Joe D
I promise you, stranger that I am, I and many other people you have never met, are rooting for you my friend. You actually look really well considering the cancer is attacking your bowels, so your body is obviously still utilising nutrients and keeping your physical frame well built, strong etc. So keep doing EXACTLY what you've been doing since day 1, because it's obviously doing you a lot of good! Sending massive hugs and love...Wes, Liverpool, England.
Truly, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Never give up hope. A friend of mine had brain cancer. She was told she would not last the weekend. All of her friends went to say goodbye. On Monday morning we were told she was sitting up in bed eating breakfast. Within 2 weeks she was back at work. The doctors still can’t explain how this happened but it did. So, keep believing in yourself.
I have so much respect for you Ben and my wife and I wish the best for you. You're such an inspiration to all of us and with your determination, we're sure you'll be able to fight this! Thanks for all you do m'friend.
Having had Kidney and Adrenal Cancer and been clear for two years now I wish you the very best in the future. Your very positive attitude is incredibly inspiring.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your positive attitude is your best weapon for beating this. Cancer survivor myself 3 years out. Wishing you the best.
I am new to astrophotography (like a month) and have been receiving treatment for over 5 years. My condition is called "Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia" which is an untreatable bone marrow cancer. At the time of diagnosis, the oncologist said the condition existed years before I began treatment and did not seek treatment until the condition worsened. But with prayer and a loving wife I have been able to survive though many others die within five years. So be encouraged, I understand. We are not alone. My prayers are with you and your family. Keep up the good work!
You will make it!! The mental focus is very important & pacing yourself. I got the neuropathy in the feet & did everything from baking soda soaks to foot massages - electronic machines. And for the burning I used cold socks ( one can put them in the freezer) and wear them - like putting ice. It all helped. Its 5 years now and I can walk 8-10kms with much less pain. Wish you all the very best!
I appreciate your candor and upbeat attitude. I am old enough to have traveled this path with too many friends so I hate the whole idea of cancer. And yet some good friends are well into their second decade free of their cancer, some with stage 4 cancers; at least one dear friend was treated for her rare kind of liver cancer that had come from breast cancer for 30+ years, - probably the longest chronic condition of it's type I've known, and saw her grandchildren nearly grown up before she passed away in her 70's. One dear friend about your age had the experience of her very rare and rapidly spreading cancer simply go away through her treatment just a few weeks ago and so far so good. Cancer cells are unique to each individual due to our individuality and so you have the right idea that there is no telling how it might go and you realize the doctors only can consider some randomly generated statistics that simply report history and cannot actually predict the future for any single individual.... your story, your journey, is your own along with your family and friends. I am praying for healing and full recovery for you. Your faith and mental state are a huge part of the process and you appear to understand that. I did notice how 'young' you've been looking. That explanation of the 'botox' type chemo brought a smile to my face. You make the world a better place being in it... and I hope for many decades to come.
I am also a cancer survivor. Keep up the positive outlook. I always tried to think that until someone tells me there is no hope, I assumed that everything would be okay. That has worked for me.
I really appreciate your channel. There are all kinds of new drugs that scientists are working on. Stay positive, and hopefully, something new will be available that eradicates what is left. Keep up the good work!
it was great to catch up at NEAF and you looked very well - you're a battler and my thoughts are with you Ben as you take this journey - regards to you and your lovely family - see you next year in NEAF I'm sure - cheers Simon
I've got massive admiration for how you're dealing with this Ben. Incredible how you're so positive and cheerful despite everything. Keep going you're doing brilliant.
I will be trying to score tickets again for BFSP this year. Hopefully I will be all done with my Chemo treatments by then. Been going ever since the first BFSP in 1999. And of course hope to see Ben and family there again. 🙏
Hi man, I’ve been watching you since a couple of years ago when you bought that 50edph from me, and I never knew you have been fighting cancer! You look great and having healthy hobbies must have helped you a lot! I only wish you and your family all the best, and keep posting!
Stay strong and positive. Know that a lot of people are pulling and praying for you and your family. PS. Love that Astro setup. Similar to my AM5/Primaluce pier, AstroTech 115EDT, ASIAIR, it’s fun, simple, and efficient. I occasionally replace the camera with an eyepiece and designate the guide scope/cam as Main to act as an electronic goto finder. The views through those big refractors of double stars and clusters are super crisp and take your breath away.
Hi Ben! Yes I remember CSSP 2023 as we spent some time together with the SV550 122mm. And of course your kids were a blast. 😁 I am very glad you have come this far and Pray something breaks soon and they discover the right recipe, or have a breakthrough with a new treatment. I couldn't make it to CSSP to stop and say hello because I was on antibiotic infusions for another UTI. My last was today, fortunately, but too late for CSSP. I am sure I told you I have Stage 4 Prostate cancer that metastasized to the bone and spread and is inoperable as well. But I am doing very well on the chemo with Taxotere infusions every 3 weeks (in Lewisburg), and oral meds Abiraterone Acetate once daily, and Prednisone twice daily. Fortunately with very few of the nasty side effects, just a few mild reactions. Never give up my Friend! New research is being done every day, and some includes DNA research which will tailor treatments for specific individuals. You are in my Prayers. 🙏 I will be trying to score tickets for BFSP, and hope to see you and your family there.
@@TheNarrowbandChannel You know you're always welcome to use anything you need, if I have it. I always try to score "extra" tickets to CSSP and BFSP. So if you could make it to BFSP (depending on circumstances), and miss out on tickets, you can contact me through CN to see if I have the extras or not. You would get first dibs on them. 😁 I do like BFSP better because of 1. Longer nights. 2. Transition with summer skies (early) and winter skies (towards morning). 3. Usually cooler than summer so I am not sweating up and creating a stink. LOL! God Bless 🙏
I admire your positivity in this difficult situation!!!! I'm really happy to hear that you are better and I wish you much luck in finding the perfect chemo and that you beat any estimation and will still be gazing at the stars when your children are grown up!!!!!
I will keep praying for you Ben! Being diabetic and having neuropathy, B vitamins are helpful. Also Niacinamide it's a B vitamins but best to take it. Please check with a Diabetic Endocrinologist, I pray this info will help the quality of life for you my friend!
Stay strong, Ben! Have you considered applying for admission to NIH research programs? If they find you eligible for one of their research projects, they would cover treatment expenses. Worth looking into it. Also, have they ruled out Keytruda (immunotherapy) for your type of cancer? It helped put the brakes on a relative’s very aggressive urological cancer. Wishing you all the best.
Wishing you the best from Athens (the original one, not the one in Ohio). I hope to see you survive that nasty thing for a decade, at least, and do the things you dream.
Stay positive and be grateful for the love of your family. It has been over 2 years that I had radiation for my 10 cm tumor! Treasure each day, for it is a blessing!
Thank you for your honest disclosure - not easy for most people. As a former oncology pharmacist, I wish you continued improvement. Immunotherapy has advanced steadily over the past several years and hopefully it may become applicable to your situation. Travel well, dear friend.
Dude, so happy about your progress. Amazed at how jacked you're staying. My apologies on behalf of the people offering "helpful" yet unscientific & unsolicited advice about how to "treat" your cancer.
You are a perfect example how to stay strong regardless the situation. It is not easy mate but you have a capacity and attitude to get the cancer out of your body. And you have support from us. God bless you and please keep progressing on with threatening, we are here all the time for your needs.
I know that others have said this - but seriously, man, you look pretty good. There are many out here pulling for you, so stay strong. Your positive attitude is a real inspiration.
I am a cancer survivor. Stay as positive as you possibly can. There is hope. I wish you nothing but the best.
My wife lived 5 1/2 years after an advanced stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Treatments have advanced light years in the 12 years since she passed. Keep the faith.
Cancer survivor here, 12+ years. Keep your hope & faith up. Will be praying for you! 🙏
Here in Canada, Immunotherapy is a complete game changer. My wife’s 3cm tumour is completely gone after only 3 months.
Definitely the way forward. Hope Ben can get a chance of that therapy/treatment if possible.
Bless you Sir, I am glad you are still here.
You are an inspiration. I also am an astrophotographer, just recently diagnosed with cancer. Hopefully, surgery and radiation therapy will take care of it. I am so impressed with your courage and positivity. You’re in my prayers. Greetings from Chile.
Stay strong my friend, genuinely wishing all the best for you ❤️
I paused this video about half way through. I opened my phone and set an alarm for every day at 6:11 pm. No specific reason for that particular time. That's just the time that it opened to by default. So, I kept it. I set it to repeat every day. I named it Good Vibes. Every day at 6:11 pm, I will stop what I'm doing and will send you good vibes, best wishes, and I'll be extending to you the love I have for my brother who we lost 12 years ago to cancer. I sincerely wish you all the best. Stay strong and hang tough.
Ben, I don't know you from Adam. I'm a 61 year old Scot who's had a life and retired early (on very little) and only recently returned to an old love of mine (Astronomy) and count myself lucky for reaching 61 and being able to enjoy it. However, since learning of your cancer some months back, I've been keeping my fingers crossed for you and will continue to do so because you, sir, are an absolute inspiration in your attitude and positive outlook. While I'm sure you're not, I think you should be immensely proud of yourself. You are one hell of a fighter and I can say your family are fortunate to have a husband and father like you. I am pleased to hear your update since it is a hopeful one and there are always breakthroughs while there are always those who overcome expectations and I view you as being one who can. God bless you man!
The fact that you’re still posting videos and going to events like NEAF and Cherry springs really shows how passionate you are! You’re a gem in the astronomy community. If you’re as determined as you are passionate, the cancer won’t stand a chance. All the best my friend!
Thanks for your candid regarding your health situation. Keep fighting!
I am praying for you Ben. You are a very inspiring person. Your positiveness is what is going to get you through. Also, you are just a really good dude.
Stay strong.
Joe D
I promise you, stranger that I am, I and many other people you have never met, are rooting for you my friend. You actually look really well considering the cancer is attacking your bowels, so your body is obviously still utilising nutrients and keeping your physical frame well built, strong etc. So keep doing EXACTLY what you've been doing since day 1, because it's obviously doing you a lot of good!
Sending massive hugs and love...Wes, Liverpool, England.
You’ve got this. Sending healing energy and positive thoughts your way!! 🙏🙏🙏
Truly, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Never give up hope. A friend of mine had brain cancer. She was told she would not last the weekend. All of her friends went to say goodbye. On Monday morning we were told she was sitting up in bed eating breakfast. Within 2 weeks she was back at work. The doctors still can’t explain how this happened but it did. So, keep believing in yourself.
Wishing you all the very best for your treatment Ben.
I have so much respect for you Ben and my wife and I wish the best for you. You're such an inspiration to all of us and with your determination, we're sure you'll be able to fight this! Thanks for all you do m'friend.
Having had Kidney and Adrenal Cancer and been clear for two years now I wish you the very best in the future. Your very positive attitude is incredibly inspiring.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your positive attitude is your best weapon for beating this. Cancer survivor myself 3 years out. Wishing you the best.
Thanks!
I am new to astrophotography (like a month) and have been receiving treatment for over 5 years. My condition is called "Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia" which is an untreatable bone marrow cancer. At the time of diagnosis, the oncologist said the condition existed years before I began treatment and did not seek treatment until the condition worsened. But with prayer and a loving wife I have been able to survive though many others die within five years. So be encouraged, I understand. We are not alone. My prayers are with you and your family. Keep up the good work!
Godspeed to better health
Big fan and astrophotographer from Australia. Sending you all the best vibes I can and hoping you kick this cancers arse!
You will make it!! The mental focus is very important & pacing yourself. I got the neuropathy in the feet & did everything from baking soda soaks to foot massages - electronic machines. And for the burning I used cold socks ( one can put them in the freezer) and wear them - like putting ice. It all helped. Its 5 years now and I can walk 8-10kms with much less pain. Wish you all the very best!
I appreciate your candor and upbeat attitude. I am old enough to have traveled this path with too many friends so I hate the whole idea of cancer. And yet some good friends are well into their second decade free of their cancer, some with stage 4 cancers; at least one dear friend was treated for her rare kind of liver cancer that had come from breast cancer for 30+ years, - probably the longest chronic condition of it's type I've known, and saw her grandchildren nearly grown up before she passed away in her 70's. One dear friend about your age had the experience of her very rare and rapidly spreading cancer simply go away through her treatment just a few weeks ago and so far so good. Cancer cells are unique to each individual due to our individuality and so you have the right idea that there is no telling how it might go and you realize the doctors only can consider some randomly generated statistics that simply report history and cannot actually predict the future for any single individual.... your story, your journey, is your own along with your family and friends. I am praying for healing and full recovery for you. Your faith and mental state are a huge part of the process and you appear to understand that. I did notice how 'young' you've been looking. That explanation of the 'botox' type chemo brought a smile to my face. You make the world a better place being in it... and I hope for many decades to come.
I am also a cancer survivor. Keep up the positive outlook. I always tried to think that until someone tells me there is no hope, I assumed that everything would be okay. That has worked for me.
Every day is a gift. You are a gift. Really enjoy your channel.
You are in my prayers and I thank you for your contribution to the astrophotography community. We are pulling for you!!!
I really appreciate your channel. There are all kinds of new drugs that scientists are working on. Stay positive, and hopefully, something new will be available that eradicates what is left. Keep up the good work!
it was great to catch up at NEAF and you looked very well - you're a battler and my thoughts are with you Ben as you take this journey - regards to you and your lovely family - see you next year in NEAF I'm sure - cheers Simon
Cancer survivor here, but mine was more straight-forward. Best wishes on your battle with it. Try to fill your day with the things you love.
Thanks bud, I enjoy your channel, it has a unique perspective for me. Never give up hope becuse there is so much to be discovered out there. Cheers.
I've got massive admiration for how you're dealing with this Ben. Incredible how you're so positive and cheerful despite everything. Keep going you're doing brilliant.
You are not going anywhere. Love your attitude. Such an inspiration
Stay strong my friend. I look forward to decades with you at BFSP. Hopefully that power supply is still chugging along.
I will be trying to score tickets again for BFSP this year. Hopefully I will be all done with my Chemo treatments by then. Been going ever since the first BFSP in 1999. And of course hope to see Ben and family there again. 🙏
Hi man, I’ve been watching you since a couple of years ago when you bought that 50edph from me, and I never knew you have been fighting cancer! You look great and having healthy hobbies must have helped you a lot! I only wish you and your family all the best, and keep posting!
Strength to you, Lad
Keep fighting man, hope from the bottom of my heart you will be on the planet for another 50 years✨
YOU are an INSPIRATION Ben. Bless you. 🙏
Thanks for the update Ben. Enjoy many more Cherry Springs'.
Thank you for the update.... I really admire your courage... I will pray for you.
Stay strong and positive. Know that a lot of people are pulling and praying for you and your family. PS. Love that Astro setup. Similar to my AM5/Primaluce pier, AstroTech 115EDT, ASIAIR, it’s fun, simple, and efficient. I occasionally replace the camera with an eyepiece and designate the guide scope/cam as Main to act as an electronic goto finder. The views through those big refractors of double stars and clusters are super crisp and take your breath away.
I'm looking forward to seeing you next week!
Thanks for sharing your story. You are amazing.
Hi Ben! Yes I remember CSSP 2023 as we spent some time together with the SV550 122mm. And of course your kids were a blast. 😁 I am very glad you have come this far and Pray something breaks soon and they discover the right recipe, or have a breakthrough with a new treatment. I couldn't make it to CSSP to stop and say hello because I was on antibiotic infusions for another UTI. My last was today, fortunately, but too late for CSSP. I am sure I told you I have Stage 4 Prostate cancer that metastasized to the bone and spread and is inoperable as well. But I am doing very well on the chemo with Taxotere infusions every 3 weeks (in Lewisburg), and oral meds Abiraterone Acetate once daily, and Prednisone twice daily. Fortunately with very few of the nasty side effects, just a few mild reactions. Never give up my Friend! New research is being done every day, and some includes DNA research which will tailor treatments for specific individuals. You are in my Prayers. 🙏 I will be trying to score tickets for BFSP, and hope to see you and your family there.
Thank you Jeff. I did miss not seeing you there. Perhaps next year. I almost was going to stop and barrow a part for the 122mm on my way up.
@@TheNarrowbandChannel You know you're always welcome to use anything you need, if I have it. I always try to score "extra" tickets to CSSP and BFSP. So if you could make it to BFSP (depending on circumstances), and miss out on tickets, you can contact me through CN to see if I have the extras or not. You would get first dibs on them. 😁 I do like BFSP better because of 1. Longer nights. 2. Transition with summer skies (early) and winter skies (towards morning). 3. Usually cooler than summer so I am not sweating up and creating a stink. LOL! God Bless 🙏
Hey Ben!!! Keep fighting my friend! Hopefully see you at cherry!
Dan
with a hope that every day will bring your recovery closer 💪🏻
I admire your positivity in this difficult situation!!!! I'm really happy to hear that you are better and I wish you much luck in finding the perfect chemo and that you beat any estimation and will still be gazing at the stars when your children are grown up!!!!!
Mucha fuerza y mucho animo! Lot of hope and health for you! Best wishes from Chile
My heart goes to you for sharing this with us. I hope that everything gets better.
Thank you for the update. Our prayers are with you and keep the fight going. Certain frequencies kill cancer. Look into it.
I will keep praying for you Ben! Being diabetic and having neuropathy, B vitamins are helpful. Also Niacinamide it's a B vitamins but best to take it. Please check with a Diabetic Endocrinologist, I pray this info will help the quality of life for you my friend!
Stay strong. Sending you all the very best.
Wishing you all the best Ben.
Keep the faith. I will pray for you
You are going to make it dude, no problemo
I sincerely hope all goes well for you with all our blessings you will be out of the woods very soon.
Stay strong. You're optimism and outlook is very inspiring.
Stay strong, Ben! Have you considered applying for admission to NIH research programs? If they find you eligible for one of their research projects, they would cover treatment expenses. Worth looking into it. Also, have they ruled out Keytruda (immunotherapy) for your type of cancer? It helped put the brakes on a relative’s very aggressive urological cancer. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks! For teaching me💪🏽.
All the very best to you, you are such a strong person.
Praying
I’m in Uk love your videos .Keep positive .I know understand what your going through . I have been treated for cancer myself
Good to see you standing up again. Good luck with the fight. 👍
Wishing you the best from Athens (the original one, not the one in Ohio).
I hope to see you survive that nasty thing for a decade, at least, and do the things you dream.
Stay strong brother.
Well you still with us, thats awesome! 😎 sending good vibes as Always bro.
Stay positive and be grateful for the love of your family. It has been over 2 years that I had radiation for my 10 cm tumor! Treasure each day, for it is a blessing!
Wishing you all the best. Keep on fighting!
Keep up the positivity,you got this
GBU man! Hang in there💪
Stay strong..we pray for you 🙏
Keep going and stay strong 🤞
My prayers are with you
Thank you for your honest disclosure - not easy for most people. As a former oncology pharmacist, I wish you continued improvement. Immunotherapy has advanced steadily over the past several years and hopefully it may become applicable to your situation. Travel well, dear friend.
Thanks for everything Ben!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay positive. You do great work in here and very needed. TY for what you do.
Thankyou for the update. All the best to you and your family.
Keep on hoping and never give up!
Thank you for the update, we all wish you the best of luck going forward
Wish you the best of luck on this path.
Stay strong brother! You will kick cancer's ass, I KNOW it!
Dude, so happy about your progress. Amazed at how jacked you're staying. My apologies on behalf of the people offering "helpful" yet unscientific & unsolicited advice about how to "treat" your cancer.
Praying for you my friend, love your channel.
Thanks for the update. Stay strong. You are an inspiration to me. You have and will continue to be in my prayers.
So great to hear the good news and optimism!
Thank you for sharing Ben. Takes a load of courage of you 👍 May your Gods be with you ❤
Keep strong. Keep fighting.
Keep fighting ❤
You are a perfect example how to stay strong regardless the situation. It is not easy mate but you have a capacity and attitude to get the cancer out of your body. And you have support from us. God bless you and please keep progressing on with threatening, we are here all the time for your needs.
I know that others have said this - but seriously, man, you look pretty good. There are many out here pulling for you, so stay strong. Your positive attitude is a real inspiration.
Keep on keeping on!
Keep fighting 🙏...
Stay positive, we all support you! Good luck in the hardest task possible
Best wishes.
It's not over until it's over. Love your channel. You have helped me alot. Keep the faith!
Hope you get to feeling better.
Your resolve throughout all of this is empowering, to say the least. Stay strong in the battle and keep your head up. Clear skies!
God Bless TNC. Stay strong, keep the faith, and God speed a speedy recovery. Love you man ♥
Keep it up! 💪🏼