I am terminally ill...

Lord Lucan · 01-02-2022, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

Wishing you a turn of good luck. Anyway, we can't afford to let you go because you are one of the most knowledgable guys on the forum

I've never worked out what your avatar is though!

Blue · 01-02-2022, 09:10 AM - **1 Like**

Steve, I don't really know what to say that would amount to much in the grand scheme of things. I can say that during my 14 years on this forum, you have been one of the biggest resources for photography, Pentax gear and history on here. There may be 3 people I can think of that have contributed as deeply to the site and the members of this forum.

**jawats** · 01-02-2022, 03:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

General Talk has been the traditional place for sharing bad news of this sort and here I am. Several years ago, lost my mother and two of my aunts to Fibrotic Lung Disease. It has been five years since I got my diagnosis. I have been waiting for a lung transplant listing since this last spring at UCSF in San Francisco, but with Covid, that process too has been disrupted. With any luck, I may be considered at the first of the year.

If you are a praying person, I ask that you remember me. Forum member Javier (jgredline) does so daily, for which I am very grateful and I am sure he is not alone here in his faith. Thank you.

I was reminded this weekend that Javier also has his challenges as a thyroid cancer survivor who is in a new cycle of chemotherapy. Prayers are needed there are well.

Steve

I will remember you in prayers, Steve. Thanks for letting us know.

stevebrot · 01-02-2022, 10:23 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

I've never worked out what your avatar is though!

Steve

stevebrot · 01-02-2022, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by photogem

How does it look regaring the transplant, is there a date reserved for you?

I have not been listed yet and still have some testing that needs to be done.

Steve

**mroeder75** · 01-02-2022, 10:51 PM

Steve, I feel badly for you. This is the worst time to get something like this, as I am sure you know. The hospitals are pretty full. We have had to be aggressive for my dad to find treatment for his cancer. Don't be afraid, to have family members become assertive in advocating for your interest.
I would like to share with you something I saw today that was meaningful, from your region, and made me react emotionally. Probably something you already saw, but if not, enjoy. If you have not seen it, view the video at the end of the article. The reaction is precious. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/kraken-fan-nadia-popovici-lauded-...e-during-game/

**csa** · 01-03-2022, 10:53 PM - **1 Like**

Steve. I just ran across this thread, and so sorry. I think everyone here "knows" and respects you for the knowledge and graciousness you so willingly share with us.

I'm praying that you get the transplant soon.

edom31 · 01-03-2022, 10:59 PM

Best wishes to you and your family. Keep the hope that any given day you might get the call for the procedure. Thank you for sharing this, as well as everything else shared in the forums.

Benz3ne · 01-04-2022, 12:41 AM

Thinking of you, Steve. Let me know if you want to chat at all (that extends to all PF users here). As always, it's fine not to, too.

**Riggomatic** · 01-06-2022, 03:10 PM

Sorry to hear this. I wish for the best for you and your family.

I always see a little rhino in your avatar for some reason, even though I know it is a flower...

brewmaster15 · 01-10-2022, 04:12 AM

I just came across this thread and wanted to post my support to you and your family Steve. This disease you are dealing with is terrible and I am so sorry to read about your prognosis and difficulty with getting a transplant.

Like many others here I have found you to be a wealth of knowledge. But what I appreciate most is how you share that knowledge in a straight forward manner without putting on airs. I want to thank you for that and wish you strength in your battle. I have been the primary caregiver for my mom now the last 5 years in her battle with stage 4 lung cancer.. Its been up and down all that time but whats amazed me is the pace at which technology and treatments grew in that short time. Stay positive Steve. I HOPE you can get that transplant soon and that available treatments improve for your illness. Theres been alot of progress on lung transplants the last few years that could really increase their availibility.

AL

reh321 · 01-10-2022, 05:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

General Talk has been the traditional place for sharing bad news of this sort and here I am. Several years ago, lost my mother and two of my aunts to Fibrotic Lung Disease. It has been five years since I got my diagnosis. I have been waiting for a lung transplant listing since this last spring at UCSF in San Francisco, but with Covid, that process too has been disrupted. With any luck, I may be considered at the first of the year.

If you are a praying person, I ask that you remember me. Forum member Javier (jgredline) does so daily, for which I am very grateful and I am sure he is not alone here in his faith. Thank you.

I was reminded this weekend that Javier also has his challenges as a thyroid cancer survivor who is in a new cycle of chemotherapy. Prayers are needed there are well.

Steve

I am a man of faith and did pray for you at the appropriate place in our service.
I do pray that you will get an appropriate transplant soon, and that you will still have many good years to come.

Benz3ne · 01-10-2022, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

Sorry to hear this. I wish for the best for you and your family.

I always see a little rhino in your avatar for some reason, even though I know it is a flower...

That makes two of us.

**BigMackCam** · 01-10-2022, 06:02 AM - **3 Likes**

Steve

I can't understand how I missed this thread until now

It's clear from your interactions with others in these forums that you're a good, kind-hearted and well-liked fellow, and you're someone I consider a firm forum friend. I'm always saddened when I hear anyone is unwell, even those with whom I have no connection, but I'm particularly so because it's you.

I'm not religiously inclined, so not usually one for prayer - but in an occasional display of hypocrisy, I've made the odd exception from time-to-time when circumstances warranted. It seems these are such circumstances, so I'll say the best one I can on your behalf when I have a quiet moment to myself this evening... and you'll be in my thoughts day-to-day - good, positive thoughts that, along with those from all your other friends here (and I'm sure they are many), might just tip the balance in your favour.

Take care of yourself and keep fighting

stevebrot · 01-10-2022, 01:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Steve

I can't understand how I missed this thread until now

It's clear from your interactions with others in these forums that you're a good, kind-hearted and well-liked fellow, and you're someone I consider a firm forum friend. I'm always saddened when I hear anyone is unwell, even those with whom I have no connection, but I'm particularly so because it's you.

I'm not religiously inclined, so not usually one for prayer - but in an occasional display of hypocrisy, I've made the odd exception from time-to-time when circumstances warranted. It seems these are such circumstances, so I'll say the best one I can on your behalf when I have a quiet moment to myself this evening... and you'll be in my thoughts day-to-day - good, positive thoughts that, along with those from all your other friends here (and I'm sure they are many), might just tip the balance in your favour.

Take care of yourself and keep fighting

Thank you, good friend.

Steve

01-10-2022, 06:02 AM - 3 Likes	#89
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,688	Steve I can't understand how I missed this thread until now It's clear from your interactions with others in these forums that you're a good, kind-hearted and well-liked fellow, and you're someone I consider a firm forum friend. I'm always saddened when I hear anyone is unwell, even those with whom I have no connection, but I'm particularly so because it's you. I'm not religiously inclined, so not usually one for prayer - but in an occasional display of hypocrisy, I've made the odd exception from time-to-time when circumstances warranted. It seems these are such circumstances, so I'll say the best one I can on your behalf when I have a quiet moment to myself this evening... and you'll be in my thoughts day-to-day - good, positive thoughts that, along with those from all your other friends here (and I'm sure they are many), might just tip the balance in your favour. Take care of yourself and keep fighting Last edited by BigMackCam; 01-10-2022 at 06:10 AM.

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01-02-2022, 06:23 AM - 1 Like	#76
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,977	Wishing you a turn of good luck. Anyway, we can't afford to let you go because you are one of the most knowledgable guys on the forum I've never worked out what your avatar is though!

01-02-2022, 09:10 AM - 1 Like	#77
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Steve, I don't really know what to say that would amount to much in the grand scheme of things. I can say that during my 14 years on this forum, you have been one of the biggest resources for photography, Pentax gear and history on here. There may be 3 people I can think of that have contributed as deeply to the site and the members of this forum.

01-02-2022, 03:32 PM - 1 Like	#78
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756	Originally posted by stevebrot General Talk has been the traditional place for sharing bad news of this sort and here I am. Several years ago, lost my mother and two of my aunts to Fibrotic Lung Disease. It has been five years since I got my diagnosis. I have been waiting for a lung transplant listing since this last spring at UCSF in San Francisco, but with Covid, that process too has been disrupted. With any luck, I may be considered at the first of the year. If you are a praying person, I ask that you remember me. Forum member Javier (jgredline) does so daily, for which I am very grateful and I am sure he is not alone here in his faith. Thank you. I was reminded this weekend that Javier also has his challenges as a thyroid cancer survivor who is in a new cycle of chemotherapy. Prayers are needed there are well. Steve I will remember you in prayers, Steve. Thanks for letting us know.

01-02-2022, 10:23 PM - 5 Likes	#79
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lord Lucan I've never worked out what your avatar is though! Steve

01-02-2022, 10:28 PM	#80
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by photogem How does it look regaring the transplant, is there a date reserved for you? I have not been listed yet and still have some testing that needs to be done. Steve

01-02-2022, 10:51 PM	#81
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,601	Steve, I feel badly for you. This is the worst time to get something like this, as I am sure you know. The hospitals are pretty full. We have had to be aggressive for my dad to find treatment for his cancer. Don't be afraid, to have family members become assertive in advocating for your interest. I would like to share with you something I saw today that was meaningful, from your region, and made me react emotionally. Probably something you already saw, but if not, enjoy. If you have not seen it, view the video at the end of the article. The reaction is precious. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/kraken-fan-nadia-popovici-lauded-...e-during-game/

01-03-2022, 10:53 PM - 1 Like	#82
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Steve. I just ran across this thread, and so sorry. I think everyone here "knows" and respects you for the knowledge and graciousness you so willingly share with us. I'm praying that you get the transplant soon.

01-03-2022, 10:59 PM	#83
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Best wishes to you and your family. Keep the hope that any given day you might get the call for the procedure. Thank you for sharing this, as well as everything else shared in the forums.

01-04-2022, 12:41 AM	#84
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Thinking of you, Steve. Let me know if you want to chat at all (that extends to all PF users here). As always, it's fine not to, too.

01-06-2022, 03:10 PM	#85
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Sorry to hear this. I wish for the best for you and your family. I always see a little rhino in your avatar for some reason, even though I know it is a flower...

01-10-2022, 04:12 AM	#86
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	I just came across this thread and wanted to post my support to you and your family Steve. This disease you are dealing with is terrible and I am so sorry to read about your prognosis and difficulty with getting a transplant. Like many others here I have found you to be a wealth of knowledge. But what I appreciate most is how you share that knowledge in a straight forward manner without putting on airs. I want to thank you for that and wish you strength in your battle. I have been the primary caregiver for my mom now the last 5 years in her battle with stage 4 lung cancer.. Its been up and down all that time but whats amazed me is the pace at which technology and treatments grew in that short time. Stay positive Steve. I HOPE you can get that transplant soon and that available treatments improve for your illness. Theres been alot of progress on lung transplants the last few years that could really increase their availibility. AL

01-10-2022, 05:17 AM - 1 Like	#87
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by stevebrot General Talk has been the traditional place for sharing bad news of this sort and here I am. Several years ago, lost my mother and two of my aunts to Fibrotic Lung Disease. It has been five years since I got my diagnosis. I have been waiting for a lung transplant listing since this last spring at UCSF in San Francisco, but with Covid, that process too has been disrupted. With any luck, I may be considered at the first of the year. If you are a praying person, I ask that you remember me. Forum member Javier (jgredline) does so daily, for which I am very grateful and I am sure he is not alone here in his faith. Thank you. I was reminded this weekend that Javier also has his challenges as a thyroid cancer survivor who is in a new cycle of chemotherapy. Prayers are needed there are well. Steve I am a man of faith and did pray for you at the appropriate place in our service. I do pray that you will get an appropriate transplant soon, and that you will still have many good years to come.

01-10-2022, 05:51 AM	#88
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by Riggomatic Sorry to hear this. I wish for the best for you and your family. I always see a little rhino in your avatar for some reason, even though I know it is a flower... That makes two of us.

01-10-2022, 01:44 PM - 1 Like	#90
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Steve I can't understand how I missed this thread until now It's clear from your interactions with others in these forums that you're a good, kind-hearted and well-liked fellow, and you're someone I consider a firm forum friend. I'm always saddened when I hear anyone is unwell, even those with whom I have no connection, but I'm particularly so because it's you. I'm not religiously inclined, so not usually one for prayer - but in an occasional display of hypocrisy, I've made the odd exception from time-to-time when circumstances warranted. It seems these are such circumstances, so I'll say the best one I can on your behalf when I have a quiet moment to myself this evening... and you'll be in my thoughts day-to-day - good, positive thoughts that, along with those from all your other friends here (and I'm sure they are many), might just tip the balance in your favour. Take care of yourself and keep fighting Thank you, good friend. Steve