alex trebek has stage 4 pancreatic cancer

[kage69]

We've lost a great man. RIP Alex

Fuck cancer, and fuck 2020.

 

[MtnMan]

I've known two different people with pancreatic cancer. In both cases from diagnosis to the grave was 3 weeks.

One was my barber, chatting with him while he cut my hair, he was dead before I needed another haircut.

 

[sdifox]

RIP

 

[SKORPI0]

RIP, Mr Trebek.

But at least he can boast, wherever he is, that he outlasted his sworn nemesis, Sean Connery.

The Truth About Alex Trebek's Relationship With Sean Connery - The List

In 2013, CBS dug up an Alex Trebek clip. In it, the late host of Jeopardy! asks a contestant, "Now of all of the actors who have played James Bond, who was the best?" The contestant doesn't think twice before responding. "Oh Connery, for sure," she says. "Really?" asks Trebek, disappointed.

www.thelist.com

 

[sandorski]

RIP

Haven't watched him in 30ish years, but always enjoyed Jeopardy and how he Hosted it.

 

[Sonikku]

 

[kage69]

Ursula Andress, Catherine Deneuve, and Charo, twice.

 

[SKORPI0]

Ursula Andress, Catherine Deneuve, and Charo, twice.

Alex Trebek:
Let's just go with FOREIGN FLICKS for 800.
Sean Connery:
[buzzes in] Ursula Andress.
Alex Trebek:
What?
Sean Connery:
Ursula Andress, Catherine Deneuve, and Charo twice.
Alex Trebek:
That's foreign FLICKS, Mr. Connery.

 

[ch33zw1z]

RIP :/

 

[IronWing]

I've known two different people with pancreatic cancer. In both cases from diagnosis to the grave was 3 weeks.

One was my barber, chatting with him while he cut my hair, he was dead before I needed another haircut.

My dad made it nine weeks.

 

[Scarpozzi]

 

[Spacehead]

RIP Alex

 

[Gardener]

My wife and I watch his show every evening, after dinner. They still have ~35 shows in the can, Monday night (11/9) was the beginning of that final run of shows, which continue through December 25.

Filming ended on 10/29, 10 days before his death. I imagine that during the last show he will say "goodbye". We will be watching.

He was a true gentleman, and a champion of facts, accuracy, and education. Well done, Alex. RIP.

 

[BudAshes]

I was watching jeopardy last night and realized that this is the only show on major networks prime time that has any sort of intellectual appeal and integrity. RIP Trebek, I'm sorry when they replace your show with the masked singing bachelor that is dumber than a 5th grader.

 

[Gardener]

Update: The final recorded episodes hosted by Alex will air Jan 4-8, with the show on the 8th being a tribute. Ken Jennings takes over the following week as interim host.

 

[sportage]

My sister was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer last week. Stage 2, she was told. Came on fast, with losing weigh then yellow looking skin. Supposedly they say it has not spread and the doctor(s) suggest chemo to shrink the mass, and then followed by a surgical procedure called the Whipple procedure. I looked at what that Whipple procedure involved and it sounds like self imposed chain saw massacre to me.

Strange thing, cancer has never been a part of our family. No relative that I have heard of has had cancer or died of cancer. With my family it's always been the heart, or heart related. And my Q relatives are now saying SEE, YOU SHOULD HAVE NEVER GOTTEN THE SHOT. Naturally, they would blame the covid shot. They don't mention that my sister was a heavy smoker most of her life.

But as with any challenge, you take it day by day and hope for the best while preparing for the worst.

 

[BoomerD]

My sister was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer last week. Stage 2, she was told. Came on fast, with losing weigh then yellow looking skin. Supposedly they say it has not spread and the doctor(s) suggest chemo to shrink the mass, and then followed by a surgical procedure called the Whipple procedure. I looked at what that Whipple procedure involved and it sounds like self imposed chain saw massacre to me.

Strange thing, cancer has never been a part of our family. No relative that I have heard of has had cancer or died of cancer. With my family it's always been the heart, or heart related. And my Q relatives are now saying SEE, YOU SHOULD HAVE NEVER GOTTEN THE SHOT. Naturally, they would blame the covid shot. They don't mention that my sister was a heavy smoker most of her life.

But as with any challenge, you take it day by day and hope for the best while preparing for the worst.

My condolences. Pancreatic cancer is almost always a fatal diagnosis.
Fuck cancer...and fuck our medical system. People get diagnosed with cancer, they undergo horrific surgeries, then poison themselves with radiation and chemotherapy, spend all their remaining time and money fighting the disease...and most still die from the cancer they were diagnosed with. (or it metastasizes into something worse) We went through it with both of my in-laws and my mom...my dad "had the decency" to die of a massive coronary. It was over quickly, not drug out over several months...or years.

 

[esquared]

My sister was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer last week. Stage 2, she was told. Came on fast, with losing weigh then yellow looking skin. Supposedly they say it has not spread and the doctor(s) suggest chemo to shrink the mass, and then followed by a surgical procedure called the Whipple procedure. I looked at what that Whipple procedure involved and it sounds like self imposed chain saw massacre to me.

Strange thing, cancer has never been a part of our family. No relative that I have heard of has had cancer or died of cancer. With my family it's always been the heart, or heart related. And my Q relatives are now saying SEE, YOU SHOULD HAVE NEVER GOTTEN THE SHOT. Naturally, they would blame the covid shot. They don't mention that my sister was a heavy smoker most of her life.

But as with any challenge, you take it day by day and hope for the best while preparing for the worst.

It's said that 25% of pancreatic cancer is caused by smoking.

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors

Certain risk factors may increase your chance of developing pancreatic cancer. This guide will help you learn about possible causes of pancreatic cancer.

www.cancer.org

Ruth Bader Ginsburg had early stage pancreatic cancer back in 2009 and she lived another 11 years so that
is something to hope for.

Cancer survivor: Don't forget that accolade when it comes to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's remarkable life

RBG inspired us how to live a life full of meaning, connection, and love in the shadow of cancer. And she had a grand time.

www.statnews.com

 

[allisolm]

My sister was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer last week. Stage 2, she was told. Came on fast, with losing weigh then yellow looking skin. Supposedly they say it has not spread and the doctor(s) suggest chemo to shrink the mass, and then followed by a surgical procedure called the Whipple procedure. I looked at what that Whipple procedure involved and it sounds like self imposed chain saw massacre to me.

One of my best friends was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. They caught it early and did the whipple procedure. She had some difficulty in the recovery from that as adhesions developed, but after those were taken care of, she sailed along. She had no chemo. She goes back for a checkup every year and in 3 months she will be 7 years cancer free. Early diagnosis can make all the difference. I certainly hope things go as well for your sister.

BTW my friend never smoked, nor did her husband.

 

[JM Aggie08]

My sister was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer last week. Stage 2, she was told. Came on fast, with losing weigh then yellow looking skin. Supposedly they say it has not spread and the doctor(s) suggest chemo to shrink the mass, and then followed by a surgical procedure called the Whipple procedure. I looked at what that Whipple procedure involved and it sounds like self imposed chain saw massacre to me.

Strange thing, cancer has never been a part of our family. No relative that I have heard of has had cancer or died of cancer. With my family it's always been the heart, or heart related. And my Q relatives are now saying SEE, YOU SHOULD HAVE NEVER GOTTEN THE SHOT. Naturally, they would blame the covid shot. They don't mention that my sister was a heavy smoker most of her life.

But as with any challenge, you take it day by day and hope for the best while preparing for the worst.

Yeah, pancreatic cancer is really the biggest 'fuck yous' of cancer -- can just come up seemingly out of nowhere with no family history.

Fortunately for your sister, that's the best-case scenario! It's typically caught very late, so stage 2 with the plan to do Whipple is excellent news! We had a relative receive the same news, go through the procedure, and is still kicking cancer free!

Will definitely be thinking of you guys -- lost my mom to Stage 4 pancreatic a few years ago. Seeing others successfully beat it and just overall progress for treating/curing it somehow makes it feel like her passing wasn't for nothing.