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Doctors told me today I have around 8 weeks to live [Update: in remission!]

ladyluthien

Member
Oct 25, 2017
768
I'm crying for you right now, this is such great news and great progress. You are kicking it's ass!
Keep fighting, we love you!
 
Jyester

Jyester

Member
Oct 27, 2017
374
Great to hear you're doing better! 2018 should be another good year for games, so you have an obligation to see it through!
 
CallMeShaft

CallMeShaft

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
3,385
65% shrinkage?

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FFNB

FFNB

Associate Game Designer
Verified
Oct 25, 2017
6,184
Los Angeles, CA
I'm so glad to hear from you, Talal! And with such great news! It really warms my heart that the community was able to come together and help out someone in need!

Don't give up fighting!
 
BeforeU

BeforeU

Banned for use of alt account
Banned
Oct 30, 2017
1,936
this is amazing, really happy for you man. And thanks Era for making this happen.
 
Everyday Math

Everyday Math

Member
Oct 25, 2017
11,836
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Talal said:
Dear friends,
sorry for taking so much time to post an update. After weeks of stress, I just got the results today. Apparently there has been a shrinkage of 65% of the tumors and some disappeared completely. There are some new spots with increased activity but my oncologist told me it's normal and they will continue with the same treatment. If the progress stalls we might change it tho but it's unlikely he said.
Presentation was postponed again from last week to last tuesay, I nailed it and we got the project. It's around 6000$ in for me (ability to sell 61 more with 3 already signed) will help my parents financially and save the rest in case more chemo rounds are necessary. I also made a good friend, who is way older than me but shares my love for cinema. He's well connected and told me he knows people in the ministry of health who might help if further treatment is necessary and once and if I'm healed will help me find a job as an assistant movie director.
I don't really find more meaningful words to express my feeling but I really want to thank you for making this happen. FWIW my parents are sending many prayers and wishes towards your way.
Many thanks ERA, very grateful for everything. I hope I can share more good news in the future.
I'm ecstatic to see how my life changed since I started this thread and very grateful. Will take some online art and design courses and try to use them in the small game I'm making as thank you for you. Nothing I can do can show how grateful I am, just started crying now. Hope I'll make you and my parents proud in the future.
Love and respect.
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wooooo you got this
 
Haze

Haze

Member
Oct 25, 2017
11,842
Detroit, MI
Talal said:
Dear friends,
sorry for taking so much time to post an update. After weeks of stress, I just got the results today. Apparently there has been a shrinkage of 65% of the tumors and some disappeared completely. There are some new spots with increased activity but my oncologist told me it's normal and they will continue with the same treatment. If the progress stalls we might change it tho but it's unlikely he said.
Presentation was postponed again from last week to last tuesay, I nailed it and we got the project. It's around 6000$ in for me (ability to sell 61 more with 3 already signed) will help my parents financially and save the rest in case more chemo rounds are necessary. I also made a good friend, who is way older than me but shares my love for cinema. He's well connected and told me he knows people in the ministry of health who might help if further treatment is necessary and once and if I'm healed will help me find a job as an assistant movie director.
I don't really find more meaningful words to express my feeling but I really want to thank you for making this happen. FWIW my parents are sending many prayers and wishes towards your way.
Many thanks ERA, very grateful for everything. I hope I can share more good news in the future.
I'm ecstatic to see how my life changed since I started this thread and very grateful. Will take some online art and design courses and try to use them in the small game I'm making as thank you for you. Nothing I can do can show how grateful I am, just started crying now. Hope I'll make you and my parents proud in the future.
Love and respect.
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So happy for you man. Keep fighting, you got this!
 
SleepSmasher

SleepSmasher

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
2,094
Australia
Internet at its best. So glad you're getting better mate. You'll enjoy all the moments and simple things, and complex ones, and everything else now more than ever. Take care!
 
Kalnet

Kalnet

Member
Oct 25, 2017
1,047
This is super awesome news! I'm so glad things are turning around for you! Hope this keeps up and we're praying for you!
 
Wulfric

Wulfric

Member
Oct 25, 2017
5,972
I've been keeping an eye on this thread and am happy to see that your situation is improving! Hoping for the best for you and your family.
 
Resilient

Resilient

Member
Oct 25, 2017
1,418
was so happy to see your update today brother. keep fighting. so glad things are turning around for you!!
 
nny

nny

Member
Oct 25, 2017
4,266
:) many congratulations and thank you for being an example of strength - keep it up, man!
 
Staab

Staab

Member
Oct 28, 2017
544
Hell yeah Talal!
Great news and thanks for keeping us up to date .
Keep going forward, you're on the kick ass path :D
 
Ferrs

Ferrs

Avenger
Oct 26, 2017
18,830
Talal said:
Dear friends,
sorry for taking so much time to post an update. After weeks of stress, I just got the results today. Apparently there has been a shrinkage of 65% of the tumors and some disappeared completely. There are some new spots with increased activity but my oncologist told me it's normal and they will continue with the same treatment. If the progress stalls we might change it tho but it's unlikely he said.
Presentation was postponed again from last week to last tuesay, I nailed it and we got the project. It's around 6000$ in for me (ability to sell 61 more with 3 already signed) will help my parents financially and save the rest in case more chemo rounds are necessary. I also made a good friend, who is way older than me but shares my love for cinema. He's well connected and told me he knows people in the ministry of health who might help if further treatment is necessary and once and if I'm healed will help me find a job as an assistant movie director.
I don't really find more meaningful words to express my feeling but I really want to thank you for making this happen. FWIW my parents are sending many prayers and wishes towards your way.
Many thanks ERA, very grateful for everything. I hope I can share more good news in the future.
I'm ecstatic to see how my life changed since I started this thread and very grateful. Will take some online art and design courses and try to use them in the small game I'm making as thank you for you. Nothing I can do can show how grateful I am, just started crying now. Hope I'll make you and my parents proud in the future.
Love and respect.
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My man!

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saenima

saenima

Banned
Oct 25, 2017
11,892
Talal said:
Dear friends,
sorry for taking so much time to post an update. After weeks of stress, I just got the results today. Apparently there has been a shrinkage of 65% of the tumors and some disappeared completely. There are some new spots with increased activity but my oncologist told me it's normal and they will continue with the same treatment. If the progress stalls we might change it tho but it's unlikely he said.
Presentation was postponed again from last week to last tuesay, I nailed it and we got the project. It's around 6000$ in for me (ability to sell 61 more with 3 already signed) will help my parents financially and save the rest in case more chemo rounds are necessary. I also made a good friend, who is way older than me but shares my love for cinema. He's well connected and told me he knows people in the ministry of health who might help if further treatment is necessary and once and if I'm healed will help me find a job as an assistant movie director.
I don't really find more meaningful words to express my feeling but I really want to thank you for making this happen. FWIW my parents are sending many prayers and wishes towards your way.
Many thanks ERA, very grateful for everything. I hope I can share more good news in the future.
I'm ecstatic to see how my life changed since I started this thread and very grateful. Will take some online art and design courses and try to use them in the small game I'm making as thank you for you. Nothing I can do can show how grateful I am, just started crying now. Hope I'll make you and my parents proud in the future.
Love and respect.
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I never posted in this thread but followed it on or off since the beginning and everything in this post makes me so happy to the point that i'm in tears here :)

I'm so, so glad for you and very hopeful that you will beat this and get to work in something that brings joy to your life and maybe others as well.

Cheers!
 
Silver-Streak

Silver-Streak

Member
Oct 25, 2017
3,011
Super happy to hear about not only the positive results for the treatement, but the positive results in life.

Also, your story may make for a good shortfilm. Just saying.
 

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The Fallen
Oct 26, 2017
168
Fantastic news, wonderful stuff. Keep kicking ass, stay positive, and if darker times come, remember we're rooting for you.
 
apocat

apocat

Member
Oct 27, 2017
10,100
So happy for you both in regards to your treatment and all of the other great developments in your life. Keep going, you've got this!
 
LightEntite

LightEntite

Banned
Oct 26, 2017
3,079
Era has some annoying people

but after reading through this topic, all of the silly ass comments are totally worth it.

Hope the best for you bro.
 
Pluto

Pluto

Member
Oct 25, 2017
6,509
Haven't posted in here since we initially raised the money but I kept reading, I'm so happy everything is going well. You got this, Talal!
 
The King beyond the wall

The King beyond the wall

Avenger
Oct 27, 2017
979
This whole story is so inspiring. I'm so happy for you Talal, keep fighting it.

This is an example of the good that the internet can provide, and everybody that has posted here and donated money should feel proud of what you have helped to do.

I'm surprised that this has not gone viral on twitter or hit the news, its an incredible story.
 

Deleted member 32822

Banned
Nov 13, 2017
9,537
Talal said:
Dear friends,
sorry for taking so much time to post an update. After weeks of stress, I just got the results today. Apparently there has been a shrinkage of 65% of the tumors and some disappeared completely. There are some new spots with increased activity but my oncologist told me it's normal and they will continue with the same treatment. If the progress stalls we might change it tho but it's unlikely he said.
Presentation was postponed again from last week to last tuesay, I nailed it and we got the project. It's around 6000$ in for me (ability to sell 61 more with 3 already signed) will help my parents financially and save the rest in case more chemo rounds are necessary. I also made a good friend, who is way older than me but shares my love for cinema. He's well connected and told me he knows people in the ministry of health who might help if further treatment is necessary and once and if I'm healed will help me find a job as an assistant movie director.
I don't really find more meaningful words to express my feeling but I really want to thank you for making this happen. FWIW my parents are sending many prayers and wishes towards your way.
Many thanks ERA, very grateful for everything. I hope I can share more good news in the future.
I'm ecstatic to see how my life changed since I started this thread and very grateful. Will take some online art and design courses and try to use them in the small game I'm making as thank you for you. Nothing I can do can show how grateful I am, just started crying now. Hope I'll make you and my parents proud in the future.
Love and respect.
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I started crying. Cheers to you, Talal!
 
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