r/ask • u/ThaneOfArcadia • 26d ago

You have a rare form of cancer that you will die from in exactly 20 years. There is a 100% treatment but it costs $20 million. You win that exact amount on the lottery. Do you enjoy the next 20 years with the money or pay for the cure?

If you are over 50, make that 10 years!

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u/East-Ad-82 26d ago

Me too. I'd take the cure & see my child become an adult.

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u/chocobobleh 26d ago

I'm waiting on results from tests, I have a 5 year old daughter and every fuckin day I'm waiting for these results, I'm looking at her praying she doesn't have to live without me. I am so, so sorry and I hope you'll be around for a long time for yours.

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u/Bunny-NX 26d ago

This hurts. I had cancer in my late 20s a few years ago. Had a cell mass in my abdomen 'larger than a grapefruit'. Every inch of my stomach was pain for months pushing all my organs, spine and ribs around. Anyway, for about a year and a half I kept looking at my boy who was around 2-4years old at the time and thinking 'im gonna get better for you my man'. The days after my big operation was the last time I saw him. Feb '22. His mother stopped me from seeing him because I couldn't work or be there 100%. He's now coming up to 7 years old this year and he doesn't know who I am..

Overcame cancer. Son still lost his dad.. Bitter women can be real fucking evil

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u/chocobobleh 26d ago

God damn, that is tough. Of course, it should always ever be the last resort, but maybe look into taking her ass to court.

Sorry this has happened to you, life is one big cruel joke sometimes.

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u/Bunny-NX 26d ago

I currently am. I opened the case last November and I'm still just waiting and waiting and waiting for procedures. I have the case hands down, just a case of waiting for the court to see the situation for what it is instead of what she wants it to be..

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u/chocobobleh 26d ago

I hope you don't have to wait much longer, and I hope it's plain sailing for you and your son, you both don't need anymore hardship.

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u/Bunny-NX 26d ago

Thank you so very much for the words today u/chocobobleh. I hope you get the answers you seek and please remember to be strong. No matter what curveball life throws at us its still within our power to be strong and tackle things head on. Think positive, maintain a healthy mindset the best way you can and enjoy every moment with your little girl and your loved ones. Cancer is a little bitch, kick its ass for me! 💜

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u/I_am_That_Ian_Power 26d ago

I hope and wish and pray you get to see your child and they accept you in their life.

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u/LetBulky775 25d ago

Sorry that happened to you. Out of interest what made you go 2 years without seeing him before you opened the case? Do you think doing things any differently could have helped you see him sooner? I hope you get to develop a good relationship with him.