My Thyroid Cancer Story - Reviewing My Journey Part 6 - 20/11/2022
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- 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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Six years Joe??? You must have a strong core and buckets of inner strength to have survived so long and still remain fighting full on. My admiration for you knows no bounds.
I’d be contacting an attorney to have them look into that misdiagnosis and your general course of treatment. I admire your courage Joe. Sending you and your family lots of love.
Hey Joe, not today fella!!!! Your channel is helping so many people. Thankyou for sharing your story with us.
Hey Joe, I remember that video and how shocking it was to hear about your cancer being terminal. Even though it must've been rock bottom for you, you still were able to say something that helped me back then (I suffer from severe depression and thoughts of suicide for years). To keep fighting and don't give up, even if everything seems too much, too hard.
Although these conditions aren't comparable at all, I kind of handle mine in a similar way by saying "Not today!".
I wanna thank you for that.
Much love and all the best, mate!
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I remember crying watching this after you uploaded it. Sending love to you, Kim, and your Dad.
Not today! Your charisma goes straight through the camera. It’s very emotional to watch this. My father died young, at 43, in bowel cancer. It’s hard to understand, now as an adult, which feelings he must have gone through. I was six years old, and while I did grieve heavily when he passed, I was too young to understand the journey up to that. Thanks for sharing all of this.
This must’ve been so difficult to review i cant imagine. This is the first video of yours I actually saw when it first came out and ive been following you ever since, ans honestly you just come across as the most lovely and genuine guy. Youre one of the very few people on the internet id actually want to meet and talk to because you just seem so genuine. Not today sensei!
Hi Joe - I've been watching your videos for a while. I am so impressed by the kindness you show towards yourself, and how you emphasize the importance of mental health. The way you appreciate the support you receive, refuse to become bitter at the unfairness of this situation and share so generously with others who need what you have to say - both the medical realities and the journey you are going through - all of this is wonderful to witness and surely helps you to live as well as possible each day. Your words about the difference between cancer killing you as opposed to cancer beating you are very wise. Healing does not always mean a cure - it can mean finding a space of grace and acceptance (not in any religious sense!). Thank you.
Joe, been following your channel from the beginning. Your a brave, legit and well spoken young man and your videos are unbelievably supportive and calming. The way you have chosen to live your life is truly amazing and positive. Not today. You better believe it!
One thing that helped immensely when my mom was given “weeks to live” (turned to 5 months..) was similar to your “duel”- motto.. It was the thought that we are all going to die, the difference is, you know pretty much ‘when’..
The question is; which is better?
There are those who die in accidents and never have a chance to face their final days.
Those who fight terminal illness for years.
Which is better; knowing when or not?
There’s no correct answer, as we all think and feel differently but the very though gives comfort, I think. We are ALL going to die. The question is ‘when’?
Well, at least we know it’s NOT TODAY.. 💪🏽
Well done Joe for still going with the content, you're a cool dude! I've been watching for years now, you're inspiring
Yes Joe, it was really tough. You are one hell of a guy!
NOT TODAY! Im amazed at your willingness to share such personal struggles and the research you are able to locate. I find it sad that they misdiagnosed you in the beginning of your journey it infuriates me. F-cancer... Many hugs to you and your family 💕
Not today!! Thank you for this Joe..... It's an amazing amount of courage you're showing, revisiting ..... peace from Canada xo
Oh Joe I remember that video like it was yesterday and here you are you are such a strong man and yes there have been tears along the way which is good tears release stress if anyone can fight this it's you,........not to day....hugs ....Mary 🇨🇦 💜💜🦋
You are an incredibly strong man. Wishing you all the best. You are a winner.
Not Today!
This is one hell of a journey!!! Thank You for sharing such intimate, personal, painful parts of your journey. Your videos have done, are doing, and will continue doing So Much Good for others, more than you will ever know. Remember that! Thank You for such powerful gift to the world.
I send you Lots of Love & Care for you and your family. 🙏🕊❤💛❤
Was sad to hear of Joe’s passing. What a fighter he was. R.I.P Joe. 💙💙💙
He was a fighter & lived years rather than months, I just wish he'd somehow been cured but it wasn't to be but what a lovely man, RIP & God Bless
Wow that's something else no-one talks about. The mental side causing more damage and the need for therapy. My sister in law refused the therapy when offered and is now demanding it. A comedy programme used to say not today of all days and now I will say it each day for you. NOT TODAY. You have provided such an alternative view. May the force(or strength)stay with you .
I feel privileged to be able to witness your story. All I can say is 'Not Today!'
Not today Sensei! I feel like you're a brother, who I just found out about and now you're leaving! It's weird how intimate YT can seem, when you're sharing such personal information with us. As far as your dad, of course no parent should have to go thru that. Nobody should have to, but that's life. Your parents would give their own lives to save you, and would do it gladly. I'm pretty sure that your dad would not have wanted you to be with anybody else but him, to get that news. I'd think he's been your rock during these years of everything going sideways.
Would really like to hear from you Joe even for a minute. You have inspired so many and your journey has helped me.
U look so well joe it’s crazy I hope ur coping love
Thanks for sharing. Definitely a hard one! Not today Joe, not today!!!❤
Not today! Stumbled across your channel recently and your courage is really inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey with us
"Not Today"... I forgot that was even a quote in game of thrones. It resonates with me a lot coming from you because I've miraculously survived a lot of shit that should have killed me a thousand times over. Here's for tomorrow and hopefully, miraculously, many days to come still! Never lose hope, never give up the fight, it might kill you, but it will NEVER beat you!
Joe i am new to your story but least i can say is that your strenght and determination force my admiration. Your story is inspiring and what you have pulled through along with family and friends is huge. Do not give up and continue to have faith in yourself.
Ok this video had me broken absolutely broken all over again. I'm so so sorry you and your amazing lovely wife and family are having to deal with this. It sucks it is absolutely shit that cancer exist it has taken my dad when I was 7 years old now my sister so I'm broken anyways and to hear and see another person going through it hurts me like nothing I've ever felt and I hate it. Mental health is important and I'm taking meds but not working well right now. I'm struggling so hard. " not today" I benefit from the mental parts I promise i do. You have helped me along the way to keep going when I wanted to quit so thank you
You can see how people retreat into magical thinking out of sheer desperation in situations like this.
Well done on sticking to your principles throughout this whole shitty situation.
You and your family are still in my thoughts.
Not today, eh brother?
I hate seeing you cry. Keep strong xxx
Not today!
Love you Joe. 🙏🏻❤️
Just a quick hello.
Hope you are okay Joe and having a nice christmas season so far .
Certainly hope your cancer has quietened down enough to give you a break.
Thank you all the amazing videos youve been sending.
They truely help so many of us.
Anyway,
Merry Christmas and Happy new year .🎄🎄🎅🎁
I will drink a nice hot toddy to you and your family.
Cheers mate .
💚💚💚💚💚👍
Hi Joe definitely NOT TODAY!!! I have followed you from the start, your strength bravery and endurance is amazing...And you luv cats which is great...Always wishing you the best..
clive❤..i dont know what to say but i love your videos and how you love your wife nad Clive i know you are a good person sooo all the best...
Love you Joe. We have never met and almost certainly never will but just know there’s some random 40 year old bloke in Scotland who thinks you’re just a fucking amazing amazing guy.
All of that as well, but from Canada. Cheers Joe.
And ur still here !! Xx
Hi Joe just happened to come across your video and you are so eloquent with descriptions and feelings and pretty much mesmerising and I am sure you will be helping many people. You have the mannerisms of Ricky Gervais (cant be bad) - hope youre not offended - hes a solid good bloke
This, by far, is the most difficult video you've made that I've watched, and I'm so very sorry that you had gone/are going through this. All the best to you from Boston, Mass USA. ☮️☮️☮️ ps...not today. 😉
I don't know why your videos come up for me....but I've seen a few. You sound strong, my friend. You've been dealt a tough hand and your dealing with it better than most folks. This shit just seems so unfair. I'm 70 and abused the hell out of myself as a young guy - don't understand why some people get this sort of thing at such young ages and somehow I'm still around. Genetics, I suppose. Stay as positive as possible and keep fighting. The longer you can hang, the greater the chance of their being new and more effective treatments. What's incurable today might not be incurable in six months. On a completely unrelated note, I looked at one your really, really old videos. When I was a kid the neighbor boy had Pectus Excavatum. I didn't know the name, at the time, but he had the same thing. Anyway, peace my friend.
Love your honesty. Praying for you.
This video popped up not long after I had a thyroid ultrasound and was told there was suspicious nodules. I would never click on it cause it scared me. Then one day I just decided to watch it. the. I started watching all your videos!
Omg you have changed. Much love. 💗
I remember that video and how "not today" affected me. I've thought about it ever since. So yes, you've helped.
Not today. Thanks for your videos Joe. Take care.Good Luck with the trial 👍
Not today Joe, not today! I don't comment as often as I should but this was a harder watch than the first time round and yes I'm sure you're going to help others, if not that maybe set off a trend of new kittens being named Clive :)
Not Today! Thinking about you, Joe. Take care.
That made me cry more than the original, I love your video style , hope your Christmas went well , when is your next holiday?
Hope ur ok joe xxxxx
Not today , fingers crossed for the phase one trail , a really hope it works for you !!!!
It’s Dec. 6th and I’m hoping you’re doing well! We’d love an update when you’re up for it. ❤️
Not today.( RIP Joe)
Re veins and chemo infusions - I’m a bit surprised that you weren’t offered a port, but maybe they don’t use ports in the U.K. as often as here in the U.S. In any event, thank you for this latest video. NOT TODAY! And I hope there are many, many, many more of your videos.
They do use ports and picc lines it i wasn't offered one because of time constraints and that each infusion might have been my last as no one thought chemo would work at all.
@@JoePlater Thank you.
Yes Clive! ❤ you rock Joe! Not today.
Not today, Joe!
That was so very emotional
NOT TODAY
I have eyes that are running constantly also, it sounds like no big deal but it's super annoying
As soon as I wake up water streams down my face, outside in the wind it's totally crazy
Especially this time of year when I am going round on my bicycle, I think Denmark is a bit like England in terms of temperature seasons etc
And it's getting chilly wet and windy, I hope for quiet frosty air soon instead
Feels much healthier to breath in frost air then this wet 3-5 degrees weather we currently have
Clive 💚sounds like he was such a mood lifter
Always watch your vids. what do you mean @34:09 that "future Joe must do better?" . i wish you all the best buddy
Thanks Joe, I am in the fight and your videos do help. Thyroid cancer is a bitch, we just keep fighting. Not today!
Oh dear God , not today , prayers 🙏 xxx
Lots of people pray for you
Can I just say I love your white hair you look like a propper gentlemen really suave it suits you ❤ also you look well now I think xx
Not today, Joe! Hope to se you out there in the black again soon! :)
Not today xxx
Best wishes to you
Looking good joe
Not today love from the netherlands Amsterdam xxx
Hi Joe Not today!❤❤
NOT TODAY! ♥
Not today dear Joe. 😢
Hey just checking in. Hope you're doing ok. X
Not today! It will never beat you.
Hope you’re doing okay Jo ? Video? We do miss you, well I do anyway
Hard to watch😢 Not today Joe, not today!
Wow I managed to somehow miss that the life expectancy was LESS than 12 months with the original diagnosis. Whoa. How's the hair colouring developing ? You must be back to the original colour now ?
the new growth coming through is a lot darker than my colour before but its still pretty short compared to the white stuff and shorter than I would want a hair cut, so I'm letting it grow for a bit.
@@JoePlater so you're effectively changing colour? How strange ! Ps you were so right about the mind giving out before the body so true for long distance running ...its just a mind game. Also stuff GOT use the catch phrase ! Can you really not go after the drs for negligence? I just can't imagine the emotional turmoil after such a stuff up
Not today........❤️
Not today Joe!
Not today! ❤
Not today x
How fraught with mistakes/errors did you find the medical establishment through this journey? Was it a wake up call - did it cause you to be more of an aggressive advocate - making sure you got all labs, doing your own research etc.? To many, I think - simply believe if someone has a white coat on or certificates they are infallible and or must care about us more then we should care about ourselves.
Also what has been the economic impact of this journey? - Maybe some more helpful things to add to future content - if you haven't already.
Not today, Joe ❤
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And it’s also not today!🙌🏼
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NOT TODAY!!
Not today!!! Xxx
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Morning handsome ... How you feeling today ..
NOT TODAY ❤
Not today joe not today
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joe your doing brillant mate ,You look well and ive followed you from day 1 ,Be strong ,i myself was given bad news 7 years ago i had 2 years chemo and that awful steriod drug which blew me out like a balloon ,i understand how it feels to be thinking god im done ,But look your excellent you look great ,I understand things are what you want them to be but mate your here ,
Hi Joe how are u doing today xx
Not today (:
Not today Joe
NOT TODAY ☠️ !!
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