This is Loren Nancarrow, reporting live from hell…
The hospital has a lot of devices — most of them meant to inflict pain. They say they’ll help you — but they hurt you. To say I’ve been poked and prodded is a vast understatement. 7 days now and they show no sign of letting up — but I’m not gonna let ‘em win.
Hold on…my blood pressure monitor just went off – they’re winning for the moment, but the bastards can’t have me yet.
This challenging visit has reminded me how real this is, but it has also hardened me for the fight ahead. I don’t have a lot of energy to carry on today except to say that if you’ve got cancer: DON’T FREAKING GIVE UP.
I know they’ll spring me from this place feeling better and ready to carry on. And by the way, September 21st is coming (the SDBTF 5k in Point Loma). If I can be there…so can you.
Thanks for everything,
Loren
The Nancarrow Project 
You are a winner for sure!!!
Thank you Loren…saw my doc Wed and he said my Bone Scan shows that medication is working for now.
I know the ride you are on…ups and downs, twists and turns for sure.
Love you Loren!!!! Keep fighting!!!
Amazing… YOU.. that is! Yes, Hospitals are icky! Get in , Get Better. & Get out 🙂 This coming from a nurse! Your attitude is in the right place, humor, gratitude, fighting, not giving up, looking forward…..All the right receipe my friend. Keep it up! Sending loving thoughts, healing prayers, strength. Live from the kitchen, prayers straight from God
Power message, Loren. Thanks for reminding us. You are a strong person.
Hang in there praying for strength for you and your family.
Loren, there isn’t really anything left to say, everyone has said it. We all care deeply for you and your family, keep up the fight and keep us informed. Praying for your complete recovery as prayers work!!
Loren, thank you for not giving up! Thank you for setting such an amazing example of how to be strong, how to fight and how to be such a generous man! Your wife and children and those of us whose lives you continue to touch and impact will forever also be able to be so much stronger because of you. Your family is a shining example of strength and grace that we all aspire to and you should be so proud. So, please, FIGHT!!! You are so loved and admired. Wishing you peace and less pain, from a place of deep and vast gratitude and love.
Hang in there Loren. You’re an inspiration to us all.
I use to work in Hospice . Don’t EVER give up and always have the Strong determination to Win !
I just joined the team. I am not able to physically be there that day but I will be there in spirit. I am “walking” for my friend, Darlene McMullen and my husband’s look alike, Loren Nancarrow. 😊 I am proud to be part of “The Nancarrow Project” team. ❤👍
Wishing you peace, Loren — please keep writing and hoping and telling us about it. I got some help with a situation like yours – I got so scared I went to church and the people there prayed over me. I’m still here and its 12 years later … the church was Foothills Christian Fellowship, near Highway 67 and Bradley. When you get out of hospital hell, go there. I don’t know why I got the miracle I did, but I got it. I hope you find yours because we love you here in San Diego …
Love you lots my friend!!
Blessings to you and yours, Loren.
I know you are equal to this battle and that you will never, never give up!
With ya, all the way.
There’s nothing hospital hell can offer that you can’t deal with .be strong my friend.
Sending hugs,ask for some chicken soup 🙂 We care about you and your family. Blessings
God love you Loren. Remember, Miracles happen.
Wow Loren you are amazing. Yet another great post, made me cry and made me laugh. So many people are suffering from various forms of cancer, you give them a voice through your courage and ability to communicate so very well. Hannah has your gift also, she is so proud of her Daddy. We are all proud of you stay strong, see you on the 21st.
You are amazing Loren!! So inspired by you. Stay strong. See you Sept 21st!
Lots of people out there love you. Don’t forget that!
Dontcha just love the blood guy who comes in at 2 a.m. and has no smile for ya. Ya, I know that guy. HEY!!!!! Kick his butt to the curb. We love you and we’re praying for you like Texans are praying for rain (no really, more than that). God’s blessings on you and I know the angels have their swords unsheathed. Be good, but complain when you need to. We’ll all be here to listen. Mwaaaaah.
God bless you Loren!!! Sending you love and fortitude and my heart!
God love you Loren for never giving up… Admiration value is off the charts…
One breath at a time… We are with you bud… xox
God Bless YOU! You rock, in more ways than you will ever know…
Remember…this isn’t a sprint…it’s a marathon….You’ll get your second wind…You’ve been in training your whole life…You just didn’ know it until now…Now, kick ass and show us what you can do! God speed…Diane
Loren, Thanks for the update I pray for you daily I know the fight you are going through I went through it with my precious dad !! Your attitude is Amazing and your fight is going to get you out of there .SD loves you I can’t wait to walk next Saturday in honor of my Dad and you!!!!!
KEEP FIGHTING 🙂 Lori Register
Was in Scripps all day with pre-op testing. You’re absolutely right about the poking and prodding, but add the waiting times to get what you need. I think you said you go to Green – ill be in SMH la Jolla in a week – will try and hook up if we’re in the same place so we can laugh about the craziness. We miss you at work (Apple). Hang in there buddy, and as someone else said, thanks for taking time to share with us.
Loren – I know you won’t give up you are a fighter! I am sorry you are back in the hospital being abused by those nurses and docs. Hang in there you have to get better to get revenge on them! You are a stellar human being, wish we had more people like you! Kim
Praying for you!!!
Hi Loren! I have a special dislike of hospitals and everything they entail so I totally understand how you feel! I had a 75 year old Aunt who just walked out of a hospital one time without even “checking out” because she felt like she was in a prison. She just called a cab to take her home! I will definitely be there for The Nancarrow Project run on the 21st! My best to you and your family and your four legged buddies – Janie
Janie – hey, I so remember your Aunt and the wonderful lady she was. If Loren can keep the same focus, he’ll do great! Glad we are both here rooting for him.
Hi Loren,
you don’t know me but I went to school with Susie “Flemming” and enjoyed watching you on TV for many years. I saw Susie at the recent San Dieguito High school reunion of multi-class students on HWY 101/Encinitas and she gave me the bad news…………..my heart sunk…………..I lost my wife 4 years ago to M.S. so can relate to your struggles. I’ve been following you since Susie told me. I am also dealing with a friend who’s 25 yr old son is fighting severe cancer. As the famous bumper sticker says, “Shit happens”………..boy, ain’t that the truth……………..just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family and hoping that your body decides to just “kick ass” on this disease as I believe the mind is capable of healing most everything with the right amount of intense focus (some call it “prayer”, meditation, etc…………….does not matter what you call it………….focusing on what you want your body to do against this “invader” is paramount)………………….If my wife’s M.S. can come and go, then it shows that any disease can be controlled internally. I don’t know if this make sense, but I think you are enlightened enough to understand…………………..SO START MENTALLY FIGHTING THIS TEMPORARY AILMENT! You will win my friend! THINK, CONCENTRATE, FOCUS AND FIGHT EVERYDAY! It is just as important as diet and any medicines……………
I hope to get to meet you someday at a future birthday party (YOURS!)
Mike Marshall
wmikemarshall@aol.com
PS………..as you know, wives never let us off easy, so if I were to bet who will win=Susie VS cancer, no way she is going to let you or cancer off that easy! 🙂 Lots of love to the Nancarrows………………………….
Fight on and know that there we are sending you loving, healing thoughts!
Sharing your link/blog with a fellow fighter – my sister in law in Canada who is currently in the leukemia battle and having a bad time of it – I know your words will be motivating for her – you inspire!
So sorry to hear you are again in the hospital – GET OUT RUN AWAY!!!!! Really pulling for you and always amazed by you😍😄👍🙏🙏
You give up and i’ll Kill YOU. You are too special and important to leave this world. “I learned courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
You are our warrior, not matter how weary at the moment.
Love you…Kathleen
Loren, I think of you when I dig in my garden, pull my weeds, pick the green beans, check the tomatoes for ripeness. Every time I think of you, I pray for you. Hold on to your fight!
Bobbie, fellow gardener and prayer for your health
Wow Loren, I hope the next 7 days are better than the last 7 have been, and I hope that each week to follow brings you more strength, joy and happiness! My thoughts are with you and yours.
Loren, Cancer isn’t for sissies and you prove that every day… sending more love and prayers for you and your wonderful family! Here’s to Sept. 21st!!
Ok, that’s the “deal” then. If you go, I go 🙂 I’m in recovery mode from the cancer cha cha myself so can we just be sideline cheerleaders? Until then, continue to hang tight and fight hard ok. For now I must make Nancarrow Nail appointment as I call it. Go blue!!!
Good to hear from you. It is time for you to show cancer who’s boss. That’s YOU!!! Now kick it’s ass!! Sending lots of love, hugs and healing thoughts to you.
Loren….You are a freaking inspiration! NEVER…NEVER give up! You inspire me and my family every day. Although we’ve relocated from Encinitas to Michigan, we are still pulling for you brother! Keep Calm and Carry On!
My heart & prayers stay with you & your family….My pity party has instantly evaporated & I thank you for this…Stay strong – you are an inspiration!
Thank you so much for this! Hang in there, buddy. Know you will be out soon! Happy birthday to beautiful Hannah. You may not know WHERE to spend this Friday, but you sure are doing great job with whom you choose to spend it with. Love you all.
Sorry to hear your back in the hospital!! Feel better ASAP!!
Loren, you keep fighting. Never let them win. God bless you & please know that you are Always in my prayers. Linda
What amazing energy you have Loren, to share you pain, with humor, and to be so real!
Doctors can be a real PAIN! I hope you can escape them soon.
Loren…thanks for reaching out during this horrible ordeal you are going through. You are a courageous, thoughtful guy…and you keep on keeping on. We are all with you in prayer and warrior spirit. Hugs to you and your family. Marilyn Hyder