Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hey all! I am not interested in creating a social media shit-storm, but I thought I'd just say this to my closest group of Baller friends -- some of the best folks I know. I will keep it brief. After several weeks of mind-splitting headaches I was diagnosed on Feb 6th with a cancerous brain tumor, about 2 inches around in the right parietal lobe. It was removed in a 5 hour surgery on the 10th. At my insistence, we left the hospital less than 18 hours later. I've been home since and honestly feel better than I have in quite some time. At this point the road ahead is talking to three more experts, then six weeks of chemo and radiation starting March 6th along with continuous monitoring of blood, cancer, etc. Beyond that the future is quite a bit less clear in terms of treatments, schedules, etc. That's the bad news. The good news is I'm stubborn and strong, I have a great family, great friends, great doctors, health insurance, and financial resources to address this head on. I don't plan to turn this update into a clinically detailed blog -- you would all want me to die if I did that! Just wanted to loop y'all in. Doctor says I have no physical restrictions. Good. I was in the gym two days out of the hospital and have been there 4 more times since and have been walking with my wife every day! Cancer never sleeps -- neither do I bitch! So . . . life is interesting. I've been dealt cards I didn't like in the past too, but you still have to play to win. Somebody threw me the Joker -- I still like my odds! Please don't spread on FB or other social media. If you want to message or contact me do it direct at jim.ross@peregrine.com or cell at 612-298-7173. I don't want @Horton collecting a bunch of web traffic just for me! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Best wishes Jim I am glad you are feeling better. Health surprises are never fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 All the best Jim! I hope you kick it's ass and it's awesome you are getting back after life with gym work and such, hope your skiing soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Best of luck good sir. Kick its ass! If you ever need anything give me a call 612-532-8553 Brennan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted February 22, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted February 22, 2017 Love your attitude Jim!! Fight on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted February 22, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 22, 2017 @Razorskier1 : great attitude, keep fighting, cancer sucks. Best of luck for your treatment & your family will be the best support group and best wishes to them also as they help you through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PBD Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Best wishes and keep up the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks to all! I'm not the best skier in the world, but I am a fighter. Game on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiinxs Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Not too many things under your control other than your fight and attitude, which are probably the most important. It looks like you have both going for you, keep up the good fight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris55 Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Working in a hospital, you do have the right attitude and you have my support even we do not know each other. The fighting spirit and your family and the waterskiers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Morning walk! Still working toward the Will Asher beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 all the best and keep living life to the fullest! Looking forward to seeing some ski pics of you killing it when the water warms up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So_I_Ski Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 YIKES! I love your attitude and wish you the very best. There must be some offshoot of the wildlife protection agency that you fall under for a grant of some sort. We're an endangered species and we need you to stay with the flock. Kidding aside, there is a well known spiritual (not religious) book called "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind", you might want to pick up. Combine the right thoughts with will power and we can accomplish amazing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Holy shit, Jim! All the Brake family's best wishes for you. I would not want to be cancer in your body! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acmx Posted February 22, 2017 Members Share Posted February 22, 2017 Praying for your full recovery Jim. What a GREAT attitude you have!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 All the best to you and yours from the Calderwood family. Our father has been fighting the fight like the Irishman he his for 2 years now. Between your positive attitude and the breakthroughs that seem to coming around constantly these days, you got this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Wish you to get healthy and beat this thing! As others have said,love your attitude and your way of thinking! Good luck! My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 Good luck with your fight and good on you for your post...Kick ass man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2017 "Well I won't back down, no I won't back down You can stand me up at the gates of Hell But I won't back down" Go get 'em, brutha! We all got your back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted February 22, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted February 22, 2017 Wait, chemo's not gonna make the awesome beard fall out, is it?? Gotta focus on the important stuff, here (which is humor in the face of the not-at-all-humorous). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Razorskier 1 Cancer 0 Kick it's ass fellow Baller! Will keep prayers headed your way on a regular basis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted February 23, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2017 Kick its ass, Jim! We're behind you, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 23, 2017 @Than_Bogan I don't get it, but they said the beard stays! Rock on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted February 23, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2017 Incredible post! thank you for sharing. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted February 23, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2017 Attitude is everything Jim - keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 24, 2017 Chasing, chasing, chasing. We do finally have a plan. I will be entering a radiation clinical trial at Mayo on March 6th, 5 days a week for, six weeks, along with chemotherapy. In the meantime life has been a bit of a blur -- doctors, appointments, prescriptions, phone calls from the same! Nice to have a plan, but it doesn't get less busy! Monday of next week treatment planning all day at Mayo. Tuesday morning more at Mayo. Tuesday afternoon plane to Houston to see MD Anderson for a consult. Thursday back from Houston, have a weekend at home and then on to treatment. For now, it' time to go to the gym! Susan and I are cranking the exercise. I don't plan to shrivel during therapy -- I plan to grow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 24, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 24, 2017 So when are you going to have time to ski? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 24, 2017 @horton as soon as the ice goes out we will get after it...as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 24, 2017 @horton -- I'm hoping to pimp @MS once his ice is out! That's an easy trip from Mayo (25 minutes). Still a little unclear how my depth perception is shaking out. Will figure it out once the Vapor is on my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 24, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 24, 2017 @Razorskier1 looking about another 10 days if we get the melt down again next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 24, 2017 Planning to have my stuff with me and, time and energy permitting, grab a set now and then if you'll have me @MS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 24, 2017 Just warning you, I'm an average skier and driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 24, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 24, 2017 We can put @Mrs_MS behind the wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 24, 2017 U are a bad MoFo... you will beat this. Continuous prayers for u and ur family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thompjs Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 @Razorskier1 Let me know if you need anything in Houston, either @skihard or myself will try to help you out. We met at Aquaplex (I was TC). That was great tournament even if Horton was running it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 Average???? At nuthin I've seen. Anyone else here run 12 consecutive 35 off passes after a 28 and 32 opener without missing a ball just cuz you can? How about 30 consecutive passes any length...on your third set of the day? It was only practice behind an average driver (me)...but who has run 39? (Ok I know some of you have but just shut up for effect here, eh)? Anyone snapped three ski ropes in the same day slalom skiing? 60 lb dumb bell curls for 30 reps per side? Anyone?...going once, going twice. Let's throw 1000 lbs on the leg press for sets of 10 until your little brother vomits (yeah, that would be me). Add a black-belt to that and yes you get a scary MOFO. Hmm...anyone else start dunking when they were 5'9''? Who among us has taken down a glass backboard on a dunk? (um...I think there may have been 2 of em for Jim if memory serves...did the parents make you pay for the second one?...I'm thinking they did). I'm not going to count how many kids thrown in the air, bounced on a trampoline, pulled on a tube or taught to ski. Big brother made a man of me along the way, too...no average brother for sure. There's no average about it...and there's no losing here. Time to kick some butt...my boy...he can eat 50 eggs! PS: ok, if he were a better driver I would have better practice scores....like for sure. Speaking to the tumor: "Unlock the dark destroyer that's buried in me My true vocation And now my unfortunate friend You will discover A war you're unable to win" Indestructible by Disturbed F&%# Cancer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 Mr Ross, I can't use the verbiage I sent to my lifelong friend, cousin, and ski partner, @art90notch when we first read your post but, I can paraphrase to say that cancer is in the wrong man. I pray for you sir, very seriously. You're an impressive father and skier. "A good man" is not a term I use loosely, but you sir, I believe are that in spades. Only from meeting you at BOS Austin and again at Skiwatch. I'm impressed and inspired by you sir. Again, I pray for you, your recovery, and all who support you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixball Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Average skier,ya OK... Gold metal fighter! The 12th round is just around the corner keep the gloves up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 Did my first ramped up leg workout yesterday. Muscles are sore - so nice! Weakness begets weakness. Strength begets strength. I will not let this make me weak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller xrated Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 Good luck, I hear that Mayo place is pretty good. Here is hoping you get a chick named Sheri at some point in Therapy. Or Jen D, or Emily B. Sheri skis and is a good time. Or if you get a chick named Randi I promise you will piss yourself laughing. And if you see them tell them Jerky, aka Robb says hi. And has been stated and I'm sure your brother can attest to attitude is the single most important thing and it sure sounds like you have that covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 @Razorskier1 in April I am instituting a "how many passes can you run without a miss", (any line length) contest at PL in your honor. Results to be posted here. Cancer has no chance against you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rfa Posted February 26, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2017 Sending you best wishes from MA for full recovery...from what I've read you're well on your way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lars Posted February 26, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2017 You got this Jim! I need to take a nap after reading @6balls post about your activities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lars Posted February 26, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2017 You got this Jim! I need to take a nap after reading @6balls post about your activities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 26, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 26, 2017 Having experienced the wonders of cancer two years ago, all I can say is that if life gives you lemons, make gin and tonics. Cancer is a long ways away from as bad as it gets. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted February 27, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 27, 2017 When I was at Pan Am's a few months ago, the area around the starting dock had a bunch of famous inspirational quotes on the wall. The one that stood out was from one of the Rocky movies - "Its not how hard you can hit, its how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward". If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 @Bruce_Butterfield great quote. I saw that too and it caused me to pause. I have been fortunate to have been able to keep moving forward after being hit pretty hard myself. Lots of love, prayers and awesome friends help a LOT. This community has all that over flowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 27, 2017 My older brother said "how many times will Jim get back up? One more time than the number of times you knock him down. Good luck cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rfa Posted February 27, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2017 @lpskier, "Cancer is a long ways away from as bad as it gets." Doubt anyone can say that better than you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rfa Posted February 27, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2017 @Razorskier1, awesome answer to you brother's question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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