My Thyroid Cancer Story - What a Month - 02/05/2023

[@antonichristian5845]

Guys got a broken freakin' neck, broken arm has been through hell and he is worried about getting us a video to keep us updated. Absolute legend, thinking of you Joe.

[@calvinynwa6687]

Thought are with you bro absolute Warrior bro you're an inspiration

[@calvinynwa6687]

Lamp

[@Chronically_JBoo]

My spine broke but I refused surgery. It's tough i can sort of understand all my joints dislocate too

[@aiden803]

Lamp ❤

[@SPQR101010]

Legend, keep it up and be yourself and what you want!

[@ArcticChonk]

"If I knew dying would be such a drag then I would have given it a hard pass." - My grandmother, days before her passing.

[@HCB-lb5og]

She sounds like a legend! I’m sorry for your loss nevertheless.

[@ArcticChonk]

@@HCB-lb5og She had a sense of humour that sort of reminds me of Joe. But she got to live until she was 95, life was fair to her.

[@AsymptoteInverse]

"At least I don't have to go to that damn family reunion..." -My mother, upon discovering she had stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

[@williambeverley8151]

You are one incredible individual. You have been through hell, and you still have such candid eloquence. I admire your stoic nature, and I have been entirely moved by you. Bless you, sir. Thank you for all of your posts. You matter Joe. You always will.

[@MOJORAPSCALLION]

I’ll second that he’s amazing he has so much resolve and to me will always be one of life’s heroes for many reasons ♥️

[@barbaraanderson3532]

Beautifully said. I have so much respect for you, Joe. ❤️

[@barbaraanderson3532]

We all love you Joe.

[@helenhodge1949]

Lamp!! You are incredible, the courage and determination you show is humbling. I hope you are as comfortable as you can be. Thank you for sharing your journey and the pragmatic outlook you share. You matter and are loved and respected

[@kyliestark7356]

Thank God you have your mind and your voice. I use you as a consumer I am a nurse. You cant learn what you teach. You have privileged us with A LIVED EXPERIENCE OF CANCER - we all must learn the difference between managing, 1 well being - SYMPTOMS and 2 disease - DIAGNOSTICS TREATMENT ASSESSMENT AGGRESSIVE MONITORING and acute care. Symptom relief - physical and emotional is PALLIATIVE CARE - it’s humour ,opioids,cake,scotch,caviar, lollies!old cheeses,music,tears,oxygen,fluids,love,love,hugs,kisses,pets,albums,friends, family, long hand holding . When will we get this ! So much gratitude and strength love music and laughter. You are living you legacy. Share this everyone. At the end of your days what would you want for those you love the most ? what would you want for you. Think about it ! Thankyou. You beautiful beautiful human. Laugh, cry, do whatever YOU want. Xxxxxx❤

[@marciajones2993]

“As long as I have breathe I won’t stop fighting” Joe Plater. He kept his word. Love and light Joe. ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙✨✨✨

[@bolshevikproductions]

You’ll lose. Everyone is dying as each day passes.

[@Angelbabeali]

As a fellow stage 4 who just had a curve ball and lying in specialist unit trying to fight multiple issues. Thank you for this and wishing you as many pain free and joyful hours & days that you can have x

[@anthrazite]

I wish you all the best and hope you'll be okay

[@trnigyul]

I am wishing the same for you Angel, many joyful days, months...years. I

[@nobshistoryengineering4421]

God bless

[@Ifraneljadida]

I'll say a prayer for you - I hope for your health to return strong 💪

[@bear7802]

I've been having some symptoms for months now been to hospital loads of times been told every time it's not cancer but my throat been at me they been say its in my head and I'm worried all the time don't mean to prye but did being really gasy at night and in the morning mostly come up in ur thoughts and not being able to sleep would be a great help if any 1 thinks or experienced I'm very sorry to hear wat ur going through ur very brave and a inspired thing u are doing try to help and inform people wish u the best from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@tinykittenlollipop1]

You are allowed to cry. You are allowed to feel tired. You are allowed to feel what you are feeling due to what you are going through. You are an amazing person Joe. Anyone that says anything harsh such as you're faking crying for views, has NO idea what it's like to live with what you're dealing with and they'd cry too. I know you've got limited time, but I'm always glad to see videos of yours and knowing you're still here. Keep fighting for your comfort because you deserve to be comfortable with whatever time you have left with the world. Thank you, for sharing your story with us. Despite it not being easy to share your story to a lot of random people on the internet, it's a story that will for sure inform and help a lot of people in the future.

[@rgemail]

Tragic that even when in hospice dying of cancer that someone might be afraid to show emotion. Shame on everyone in Joe's life, including KZbin commenters, that created that toxic of an environment.

[@JoePlater]

@@rgemail no one in my life created that, I show emotion when I think its appropriate, I've always tried to focus on facts during my videos and not get too emotional thats been my choice.

[@rgemail]

@@JoePlater fair enough my man. In that case let's just say you have a very British sense of when posessing emotions may be appropriate. In some sense we're all products of our environment. But I hear you nobody really wants to be the sobbing wreck in the face of adversity - just saying it would be very understandable.. maybe outside the Queens territories. lamp.

[@Morgan-yl3ou]

I can actually see the high charged emotions in joe. All his micro expressions give alot away .... ...even the silent smiles whilst staring at the camera after hes said something utterly awful.... I see his invisible tears, frustration and anger . Its heart breaking to watch... Joe can do what he likes , but he reminds me of " stiff upper lips " of the british . ...but im not sure he realises how much we already see .. Just hope he also understands people give suggestions of new treatments ..not just for him, but for everyone else who has thyroid cancer ..who may be seeking help and still fighting... It might be a god send to someone .. You never know . Joes channel helps many others who are dying ... I hope to god he leaves this channel open forever ..to help everyone ..patients , doctors ,, medical staff alike... After all , we are always learning.

[@rgemail]

The channel is a great documentary and will be comforting and informative to current and future victims of Thyroid cancer facing awful life expectancy estimates. He was given what, months to live and is still out here kicking 4 years later. It's a net positive that he isn't entertaining every novel treatment idea the internet can imagine outside the ones with lots of real medical research supporting them. There are too many folks who can be convinced there is no need for painful chemotherapy and radiation when you can just rub mint on your temples or whatever, and those people would be actively harmed by reading yet another anecdote on 'new' treatments that will bolster their insistence on avoiding real medicine. Early and aggressive treatment is pivotal for long term survival in cancer paients, so those people who avoid hospitals will almost certainly die sooner for having put their lives in the hands of anecdotes. There are endless other places on the internet to find a bounty of herbs and techniques and guesses on how to 'treat cancer "naturally"' for them to find.

[@Sam4G0d]

I hope you know that your strength, personality, and sense of humour will be remembered by many watching you across the globe. I've never met you, but through these videos, I've come to really appreciate everything you represent as a human being. Sorry life was so tough to you - you didn't deserve this at all. But you have, and will continue to inspire many people with your videos.

[@stevepick9527]

So very true…

[@jaktag]

💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕

[@behzadutube]

You seem to be handling it with composure and dignity. As a fellow cancer sufferer around the same age, I find it inspiring.

[@leemcarthy4550]

Watching you has changed my entire look on life and I’m not scared to say I’ve cried watching every single one of your videos. I’ve taken my life for granted and at 45 I’m healthy and everything works. I make such a huge deal about ageing and it’s made me mentally unwell as the years progress, I’ve no idea why I suffer so much over something so trivial but I do. After watching your videos I’ve started to change my mindset as well as way of living. I’ve stopped smoking after 30 years, will never touch one again. I’ve gone to the gym and feel more settled in cherishing my years on this earth instead of dreading them. You have the axes to grind even though u don’t ever complain, what you’re going through is crueler than cruel and incredibly difficult for me to watch. I do it out of sheer respect and admiration for you but also to help me try and enjoy my existence since none of us know when that’s gonna change, you are proof of that. I’m terribly sorry for what’s happening to you but I’m incredibly proud of you for keeping such positivity through these toughest of times. My father passed away at only 62 with prostate cancer and I watched him go from the dad I knew to a thin skeleton laying in a bed not able to hold his bodily functions, talk or walk, it’s a loss I will never be able to move on from but listening to you gives me a little more strength, I’ve no idea why but you single handedly have changed my entire view on how I feel and how I see things. You’re absolutely incredible and I salute you and want to say thank you.

[@fatoumata7624]

You did not know that we all die ?

[@leemcarthy4550]

@@fatoumata7624 I cant answer a stupid question like that which has no bearing on the post I've written. If you want an answer then ask a question which warrants one

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

@@leemcarthy4550 what you shared was a beautiful thing. Don't let anyone tarnish it. Wish more people were willing to change their outlook, and recognize that as Joe has said, "life is equal parts joy and misery. And if it wasn't, it would be effin boring." The reality is, we train ourselves to see the joy or the pain. Very few of us choose to actively train ourselves to see both. Good journey to you!

[@cynharman6866]

@@leemcarthy4550 Good answer not rude but to the point respect

[@cindylouhart6945]

I love your comment. Your honesty is refreshing. Be well, my friend💞

[@suesmith3744]

My heart is broken , what a wonderful and amazing man , RIP dear one and I’m SO relieved you are finally at peace now 🕊️

[@mbehr6778]

No words. You're incredible. Wish more people in this world would be as straightforward and real as you are.

[@Malleroinen]

Lamp. I'm just a random internet nobody but I want you to know you and your story have touched me deeply. Thank you for the update and thank you for always being your amazing self.

[@philipfreyaborn8288]

I agree - well said

[@IreneQuintavalle]

The light you still have in your eyes is something amazing. There is something really powerful in how you “watch us” through your camera and you are trusting us with your honest message. You are a magnificent human being… Lamp 💡

[@YouCannotBeSeriousWithThis]

Never seen you before, but you popped up on my stream. I see you now, and you are mighty. Thank you for your generous spirit. Peace.

[@juliep.3660]

Hey Joe, we are still here with you and send you much love and hugs and comfort. You are such a wonderful inspiration to so many, more than you know. Keep fighting Joe, you are an absolute warrior 💜

[@kree8100]

You have more courage in your little finger than most people have in their entire body xx

[@jojo1234a]

Lamp!! Joe you are an inspiration, always. My Dad passed of Anaplastic thyroid cancer, he was tough, he would never mentally give in during life, always find a way to push forward. He grew weak. At some point in the weeks before he passed, he quietly told me he was running out of fight. He was ashamed of that. I told him that there is no shame in honesty. It’s ok to have days where you just can’t, you have cancer for goodness sake. He would sometimes cry, and feel ashamed because he was not a crier in normal life. Again, there is zero shame in being wide open and honest. His pain was, as you were in, full pain, physical and spiritual and emotional and mental pain. He had days where he was more stable, we had great laughs on those days which I’ll always treasure. Dad wanted to die at home, and because Marie Curie, Hospice At Home, and other similar options were not in the catchment area, I moved back home to care for him, to let him die where he wanted to. Joe, I only tell you this because I want you to know that you too are more than entitled to cry, to run out of steam on some days, all days, whatever the case may be for you. This is your time. If you need a softer pillow, it’s your right to have it. You are still the driver of your own train, and while the train may keep puffing along while you are taking some well deserved rest, it’s puffing along because of your prior instructions and wants and needs. You can take time off while still being in full control. As a nurse myself, I would like to say that I agree entirely with everything you said about the hospital. While I have never visited nor worked in that specific hospital, it’s an awful epidemic nationwide. There are sadly, nurses and other staff members, who in the midst of overwork and underpay, forget that people are individuals with opinions and thoughts and family and entitlement. One of the things that I despise is how we treat our dementia patients, nurses often think that the louder they speak, the better a confused patient will hear, it makes no sense. While I was a ward sister, I really truly came down on that sort of treatment, and I would like to offer my sincerest apology on behalf of my profession. Take this example if you will. A confused patient in pain who needs to be turned and cleaned for fear of bedsores forming or worsening. Example A: staff hold down the patient while talking louder and louder, despite the voicing of fear and pain. The reasoning is bevause it needs to be done, there are a million more patients and this patient is just holding up the process line, so we tell them that. “You realise you are just holding us up while there are people more poorly than you here that need us much more than you do”. Example B: same patient as before, same reasoning for turning and cleaning. We lower ourselves to the patients level, we speak softly and calmly and explain the what, where, when and why of the process. Even if they don’t understand us, we treat them with the same respect and explanation as though they did. One nurse holds a hand and talks softly with eye contact, while the other nurse starts the washing, slowly and gently. Perhaps this patient says he will only tolerate this once his family arrives. That’s ok, he may have an odour, but we juggle our order of jobs to revisit him later. Perhaps he has too much pain for this, so we assess and treat pain to the best of our ability firstly, and return in an hour to see how his pain is…. Perhaps we can clean his top half now, lower half later. Something that I really dislike is when newer nurses assume every patient is unable to do anything. If the situation allows, I will always hand the patient a washcloth and suggest they get to work on their face and hands, while I do harder to reach areas…. Often times the patient will continue and wash most of their body themselves. If they need help, we give it. Distraction is key, we talk about pets, family, tv shows, we build a rapport with that patient regardless of if they are staying for an hour, or a month. Human to human contact and kindness is key. We still have a million jobs to do, but that patient will never know that we are in a rush, because when we are with him, our focus is on him. He didn’t ask to be here, he would rather not be here, and our workload is not his concern. Sadly, I left bedside nursing for this very reason. There is a saying in nursing, the moment you stop feeling, it’s time to leave. I had to leave because so many staff members had stopped feeling due to huge demands, and I couldn’t bear to see it anymore. I tried my best to advocate for everyone, and make it a better place, but being just 1 nurse I failed. I moved into trauma and anaesthetics, then left my job to are for my dad for 3 months from diagnosis to his passing. Unfortunately, I have been left with quite severe CPTSD for various reasons, and am at present too unstable to return to work. Hospice is an entirely different thing, and I’m so glad you found somewhere that looks at you holistically, is able to talk to you and sit with you, and allow you to sit back and take that well needed break while still being the boss of your own train. My auntie was a nurse, and in her day, the staff would have to whisper at night, and check patients quietly by torchlight, ensuring the best environment for sleeping, as sleeping is so important to the body, whether to get better, or to manage the dying process easier. Thesedays, it’s a shitshow … it doesn’t surprise me that people were cleaning around you at 5am. You are in a great environment now. Make it a home from home, be demanding if you want, you are entitled to the things you want and need. This is a time for you, your family and your loved ones now, and I hope you can settle in to the new normal for now. With lots of love and huge respect, from Jo (Cotswolds, UK 🇬🇧)

[@Lyndzi85]

Wow! Your comment made me teary-eyed. I wish we had more nurses like you in this world 💜

[@monaebreak561]

I hear you. But. As a nurse you can't feel all the time. I gather you did... but you also left.

[@jojo1234a]

@@Lyndzi85 bless your heart, I think most nurses (and other similar related patient care roles) begin with full optimism. The workload is beyond what I could explain, but I do feel that that human connection is key. There are also times when we have to be a little harder with patients, it varies person to person and situation to situation. But on the whole, I do feel that kindness and care is so important. Sending blessings. X

[@jojo1234a]

@@monaebreak561 I agree so much. You can’t feel all the time. There are times when you have to switch off, if only for your own mental health protection. I faltered in that area, I was unable to switch it off. I felt deeply for all of my patients. I have left nursing for now while I get over some of the harrowing things I saw while caring for Dad (I won’t go into details as dear Joe may read and I’d hate for him to think the same may happen to him, unfortunately Dad just got dealt a really shit deck of cards and had a super rough time especially at the end). But I still retain my nursing pin, and will be returning to work someday. Until then, I think it would be irresponsible of me to put myself in a position of care for others while only just being able to care for myself and my children at present, but, with hard work and lots of therapy, it’s getting easier everyday. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do as a nurse. It’s not an easy profession, and goodness knows we don’t enter this profession for the non existent “perks”, the pay isn’t great. But without people like you, sticking with it, pushing through the pandemic and just putting one foot in front of the other, we would be in a really crappy situation as normal citizens, so thank you for all you do. You are wonderful xxx

[@LP-hs6yz]

The entire health care INDUSTRY should adopt the Hospice care model. Joe, you will be in my thoughts here on in. By the way, the video and audio was perfect. Heartfelt gratitude.

[@j-ptruman2508]

Norm MacDonald on battles with cancer: “I’m pretty sure, I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure if you die, the cancer dies at the same time. That’s not a loss. That’s a draw.”

[@luckydevil1601]

Exactly, cancer never wins

[@Morgan-yl3ou]

What a wonderful way to see it .

[@josephdahdouh2725]

So, you think he should die to defeat the cancer. That is a shitty view no offense.

[@jayt8532]

Happily surprised to see a norm quote here. I loved this sentiment from Norm so much that I shamelessly stole it for a eulogy at my uncle's funeral. Because, as norm also said: "stealing things is the highest form of flattery". RIP Norm and RIP Uncle Donny

[@Keon994]

Many of the bodies cells survive for a little while after death.

[@loisheuer8772]

Never forget you Joe, Your courage and intelligence shined through all the pain you suffered. You put others first to tell your story in order to help others. A real hero. You are missed. Hope someone writes your story, it should be read. Be at peace wherever you are. Your fans and friends loved you.

[@sinematographers3344]

Hey Joe, we never met but you feel like the friend i never had, but wanted. Huge respect to you, i have learnt much of myself through your journey.

[@DR3itmatters]

Well said

[@TobyMax853]

I second that! also: LAMP!

[@chancemcclelland1022]

🎉

[@teresagalvin6233]

Awh !

[@pearlsofpassion25]

Lamp! The freaking courage you have Joe

[@alinab.1076]

Hey Joe, great to see you, we’re all thinking about you and wishing well to your family. Hope you can find meaning in the time that you have

[@sadie4me2]

Lamp

[@sadie4me2]

I have been following you for such a long time I lost track. I think you are a fascinating man that is going through an incredibly hard time. I wish I had pearls of wisdom to share but unfortunately I do not. I will continue to look forward to hearing from you.😘

[@serenadm6619]

Thanks for the update, you still make laugh when you start about obscure treatments and big Pharma haha , I love it, hope all goes well and glad you are out of the hell hole , take care, I look forward to your next video…. Lamp …..

[@micheleoconnell8749]

Amazing isn’t strong enough a word to describe you. I wish peace for you so you can feel better ❤ during the time you are here no matter what that looks like. Give yourself grace for being up and down in your emotions lesser people who are well aren’t doing as well as you are. How could you not expect to be down, in pain, losing options and wanting against all that to continue to live. It’s not too much to ask for. It’s the least you deserve. I only wish someone could help you my friend.

[@micheleoconnell8749]

Just don’t see the light

[@seanwalker7101]

2nd watch through of this video…I learn new insights every time. I love when you said,”People criticize me for crying to get clicks…I have cancer you idiots. It hurts.” I butchered the quote…but I have cried so many times because of the intense pain. Keep being real Joe. I love ya man!!!! Keep fighting. So inspiring to another Stage 4 thyroid guy.

[@emmahayward2341]

Thank you for sharing your story. I lost my sister to stomach cancer on the 30th of January. She was 44. She fought so hard and so long, and I always wondered what was going through her head, it sounds mad but we didn’t talk about it much, she didn’t want to and we respected that. Towards the end she was totally shut down. Lost in “total pain” as they call it. We all tried to second guess what she may be thinking or feeling and react the right way and do the right things - I know I worry I may have made mistakes. Some days I was just there, I hope that was enough. Your videos have given me an insight into what she may have been thinking and feeling and I am comforted by that, tho you and she were different people, your stories and attitudes to it all are so eerily similar. She was given no hope but she was as tough as they come, just as you are. LAMP fella, and thank you again. Best wishes. x

[@amyspeers8012]

When I was first diagnosed with melanoma, I had some send me a message. At first, I was thinking how nice. And then I read it. Basically, I was told I had caused my cancer because I ate meat and if I changed my diet, I wouldn’t need surgery, chemo or radiation. I blocked her. I am a nurse and my heart broke when I heard about your care. I hope hospice is good for you. Much love to you.

[@Rebecca-1111]

I had that happen as well. Thyroid cancer with braf mutation, they don't know why I got cancer? But asked me if I had been in chernobyl or Fukushima. ❤

[@MsTreefox]

My grandmother told my mom, the day she was diagnoses terminal, which was on my f-ing high school graduation, that she didn't get to feel bad because she "didn't subconsciously NOT want cancer enough" so that's why she had cancer. I hate that woman with every fiber of my being. She and my grandfather were kicked out of my life.

[@lynneedwards4538]

@Michelle R.T. stay strong lovely lady. You did exactly the right thing cutting your toxic grandparents out of your life. They did exactly the wrong thing treating your mum like that. Hoping you have a great life and spend it happily on your own terms.

[@zhaviyah84]

Your pupils are different sizes. Is that from the brain cancer ? Lamp 🪔

[@ragtagbiologist]

Glad to see you!! You've come a very, VERY long way, and it's okay for you to be tired, just like you said. It's okay to cry, too. You're at the highest peak of this mountain, you've been through so much, you've seen so much, you're been robbed of a lot- but I hope at the very least youve been surrounded by love the entire time. You yourself as so strong for how hard you've fought, and you've done everything in your power- and that in itself is inspiring. I can't know what you've been through, I'm only 19, but you make me cherish the little things and inspire me to pursue medicine and cancer research in hopes of even bumping something a little further along for people. Because you deserve the world, you deserve a long, prosperous life and time with your wife and family. I wish I could give you my own time, as lame to think as that it. Lamp!! Farewell for now, Joe. Be well,

[@nataliecairns5330]

Thank you for updating Joe. It can’t have been easy. I don’t think anyone really cares about any technical shortfalls, we’re here because we care about you and are invested in you, not your tech. It sounds like a really rough week, I hope radiation gives you some relief, and I’m glad you’re in a place that can care for you more appropriately, the Hospital sounds horrendous. Sending you support and best wishes from Oz.

[@angelkisses5933]

Couldnt have said it better myself xx

[@lestercombs1871]

I’m in a similar situation. My Cancer treatment has side effects that totally wipe me out. I’m thinking of quitting. Your journey has helped me immensely. You do you young man. Your courage is inspiring. We will both pass soon. I salute you young Man. I wish you the best. I’ve learned how to cope with Cancer thru you.

[@PoeLemic]

Sometimes, you just have to let go, Lester. The earth and humanity has existed before and will exist still after you, so there are times when you realize you can't stop Fate.

[@amandaelaine2805]

I'm so very sorry ❤

[@iSheree]

I wouldn't call it quitting Lester. You are only doing what you think is best for you and your situation. Your quality of life is far more important than quantity. I wish you all the best. I am just starting out on my cancer journey and have no idea where it will end up, but if I die, the cancer dies too. It will not beat me.

[@wildflower1397]

Whatever you need to hear right now, pretend I just whispered it in your ear. ❤

[@malad1]

Good luck!

[@jeffreybullard6494]

Truly sad that he passed away a few days ago.. Condolences to his family and may his story help others..

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

This video is so heart-wrenching but you still manage to make me laugh -- you listing all the fake "cures" and telling "big pharma" loons to shut the fu*k up was my personal favourite moment. Your complete intolerance for bullshit is a beautiful aspect of your character, and has probably steered some vulnerable people away from that nonsense. Your videos are life-saving and I'll forever be grateful I found your channel. I look forward to the next upload. Lots of love. Lamp.

[@JoshuaRatcliffe]

Thinking of you Joe. Your unwavering strength, resolve and sense of humour in the face of overwhelming challenges, are a sobering source of inspiration and focus.

[@jerryc3050]

You are the Lamp to continue to share videos in your state of pain. God bless you, man.👍

[@anaism.5025]

Dear Joe, despite all of cancer's attempts over the years, there's one thing it's never been able to take away from you : your charm ! It's always there: when you laugh, when you cry, when you're scared, when you're calm, when you have hair, when you don't... Screw you cancer, you can never steal that !

[@carolinecrawford7145]

Stage 4 for going on 11 years. Starting new chemo this week and have gained strength from seeing you pushing on. May you find relief from physical pain and comfort with those you love for as long as you are able to.❤

[@alanmartins6349]

Caroline you've been at stage 4 for 11 years? What type of Thyroid cancer do you have. Wishing you the best.

[@followingbluebird]

This gives me hope! I'm stage 4 nine months in with an outlook of 2 years lucky to get 5. I hope I make it as far as you have ❤

[@kia0402]

Stage 4 Men2a thyroid cancer and now 15 years metastaic in spine,liver, lungs, now adrenals pheocytochroma sending love Caroline keep fighting this horrible fight u got this Joe is such an awesome guy isn't he sending you both love and my thoughts through everything thrown your way❤❤

[@Rebecca-1111]

Stage 3b metastatic thyroid cancer with BRAFV600E mutation and some tall cell variant. 10 yrs this Halloween. Cheers to 10 more, finger 🤞 crossed. 1 paralyzed vocal cord from 5 cm tumor in thyroid. i think it's worse for men. We need more help finding cures for this. I'm a women. First diagnosed at 38.

[@Itbmurr1]

Look up bravery and courage in the dictionary (yeah I’m that old…pre-Google) and you’ll find this man’s name and picture. Still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Lamp! You’re a beacon of light!

[@Rebecca-1111]

Lamp! 100% Facts courageous and brave. #JoePlater

[@sandjblake75]

So lovely to see you again Joe but incredibly sad to hear what a tough time you are having. Thank goodness the hospice and hospice staff are kind and caring. Thinking of you and your family. You're so articulate. X

[@Faithtwl]

Hey Joe, you are a truly brave and inspiring human, and your light shines so bright despite all the hell you’ve been through. You’ve been on my mind for a while and I’m sending you my very best wishes from halfway around the world. Thank you for being you.

[@lucbelcher7256]

Don't ever say you don't have the courage. You've been one of the most courageous people on the planet. Any person fighting for this long is courageous! 💚💚💚

[@sandywieringa4434]

With everything life has thrown at you, you've earned the right to cry any time you want or need to. You have my respect, Joe!

[@hockallz2157]

You're one brave guy, Joe. I admire your strength and honesty and hope things even out for you now you're settled in the hospice. Shining a light on this horrible disease is selfless and very important work. I wish you peace and happiness for the time that you have. Stay strong, Commander.

[@ldnation92]

Lamp, sending love and strength❤️

[@sylviarogier1]

I honestly don't know how you do this - documenting your declining health and morale. You're amazing. How dare anyone accuse you of crying for likes? Lamp, lamp, lamp, lamp, lamp, lamp . . .

[@beerbasteddwarf4821]

You are a complete champion of a human being. Thankyou for sacrificing your time to give perspective on this gauntlet of difficulty you have endured.

[@zuu1701]

It’s beautiful to see an update. Your personality is one in a billion. Special guy for sure. We’re right here with you, if only digitally. Sending you all the love in the world.

[@jillybear6007]

I don't even know what to say here other than you have touched my heart with your courage, grace, sense of humor, and your story-telling, which I'm sure seems way more like a freaking nightmare for you and those who love you. I thank you for your willingness to share this journey with the world really and I know I will never forget you as a human being. I hope that the radio given helps in any way to give you pain relief and whatever degree of comfort you can get from it. I've been through the hospice journey with first my Dad, then my Mom, and lastly, my only sibling, my brother. Weird being the last one standing of my former immediate family, that's for sure. You have fought harder than anyone I've ever seen, so fight as hard or as little as you want to - I hope with all my heart the end of your story is as far away from today as is possible too. Please know how much you've touched my life and the lives of everyone here.

[@irinaknuplez5675]

"Lamp Joe Plater bringing the light to KZbin", kidding :). I can`t explain why I love to see you so much and share your experience even tho is something so horrible you are living trough. You really change the way I see so many things, and I'm gratefull that you let us be a part of your existence. Thank you from Argentina (WHAT A REACH JOE🤣😚)

[@clairbarnard9058]

Lamp! And love to you and yours from a stranger who is in awe of your courage, humour and straightforward talking. All power to you. Tears are good. Crying is ok. Thank you for showing us the way x

[@TashaTashaa]

You are one incredible human. I’m sorry you ever had to go through this. & just praying you are comfortable and with those you love most ♥️

[@seanwalker7101]

So grateful for these videos. I was just diagnosed with stage 4 thyroid cancer. It’s been quite a ride so far. Thank you for inspiring posts.

[@lanebashford3982]

I love your sense of humor and the way you tell off big pharma and even your providers. I absolutely adore my oncologist who's been nothing but kind and honest with me and I can't see myself saying anything negative to him. It's not his fault I have stage 4 met breast cancer to ribs, spine, long bones, lung and lymph. I'm ok for right now but already going into my 3rd year after diagnosis and I don't have a lot of "good time" left. I eat what I want, sleep a lot and watch movies and tv and read books. I try to exercise and walk a lot but I'm more tired than ever. I'm not sad, not resentful, not negative. It's time to sort of "go with it because there's nothing I can do to stop it". All I can do is hope for painfree comfort on my way out when it happens. That's what I wish for you, Joe---peace and comfort. Still gonna pray for your atheist arse! HUGS from Alabama!

[@anaferguson5135]

It is nice to know that you have so many people that care about you! Don't give up! You are an amazing human being! We all love you Joe!

[@robinwojcik8514]

Been following you for a while now. I've learned a lot, especially how you tell it like it is, and do it will that amazing grin of yours. Hope they can get your pain under control! Even with that giant lump on your heard you are still simply adorable! Peace!

[@mcryan3890]

Hey joe, im sorry your situation is so shit. Please take some comfort in knowing you are incredibly brave and inspiring. Even though you are terrified, just making these videos show your strength in character. I hope your last days are beautiful. All of us that have followed you love you.

[@legendofjenni]

Thank you for sharing all you have, I’m going to school starting in a month to be a nurse. What that means to me is to help someone feel as comfortable as possible mentally and physically while they go through a difficult time. I don’t like how many nurses handle (or don’t..) their patients. I will make a difference when I step through those doors, I promise. Thank you for having an honest conversation about all of this. Cheers to your life!!!! You did it. :)

[@brookewilson1950]

As someone who recently finished nursing (by recently I mean 4 years ago... yikes..), keep that mindset. Hold onto it. Remember it. I've been absolutely beaten down, especially during covid, taken advantage of, etc. Recently I got my patient a glass of water (because the dining room gets locked and hospital water sucks), and to preface this, I work psych. Basically any time I do something for a patient (grab a blanket, warm it in the dryer because we're in the basement and it's COLD and don't have a warmer, get water or some patients have stuff we keep in the fridge so I'll grab that.. literally anything) I get told I'm being taken advantage of and manipulated and that one day I'll "learn". Every goddamn time. It wears you down. Makes you feel like somehow you're doing something wrong. When I did my placement in child psych my preceptor got on my case because I gave my patients a space to talk about how they were feeling. Anyway. Don't let ANYONE kill your kindness. Kill others with your kindness. Don't listen to anyone who disagrees. And take care of yourself. You are more important as hard as that is (especially for me) to believe, you can't care for anyone if you're drowning. 🤍 that's my best advice. It's not an easy journey to the finish line but you can do it. Go make a difference :)

[@legendofjenni]

@@brookewilson1950 thank you so much for your words of encouragement, I want to make this world a better place, and I will for some people. I’ll make sure of it!! I’ll never loose my kindness! ☀️💕

[@Susanagatika]

So incredibly sad hearing of Joes passing. My heart sank when I read it. You touched the life of so many. Such a cool smart man Joe was. Total King. Rest in peace my friend. The world mourns you.

[@christopherdamien2248]

Thank you for this upload. I have been thinking of you everyday since your last upload. Seeing you now has given me both hope and sadness (for the previous weeks of challenges and pain). You are a teacher, whether you know that or not, as well as a friend to many people whom you've never met personally. Thank you, friend, for your generosity and humanity in these harsh times. And yes, you are a shining light in the world.

[@arwinrain]

What a lovely comment. I agree completely with everything you said

[@DR3itmatters]

So true.

[@Von2968]

Hi Joe, there are no adequate words to describe what you’ve endured and continue to endure. So glad a hospice space became available for you to get you out of the ward. Blimey, that seems a strange thing to say but hopefully you know what I mean. I hope the pain and any other symptoms can be managed well and that you’ll have access to all you need to make this as comfortable and smooth as it can possibly be for you and all you love. I hope you can feel the love from people commenting here for you and your family. You are an exceptional man. 💞

[@carolehenderson9185]

LAMP. ❤️ Searing honesty is hard to hear, Joe, but you’re not sparing us any of your experiences. I have no wish to see you suffer any more, but I can see you want to relish what life you have while you can. Thank you Joe, that’s all I can say. May your final journey be as peaceful and pain free as possible. You have left a huge impression on me and so many others. Love and peace to you and yours. ❤

[@sandella11]

Lamp. You are strong, you are brave, you smile, you put forth the effort to update us…even tho you’re feeling so unwell. I.. and so so many others … admire you for your uniqueness…and for sharing your journey. We all have a journey in our lifetimes. You are consciously aware of all that is happening….and I wish you could stay here with us for many many more years. I’m a 75 yr old tiny woman living alone. Life, unfortunately, often brings with it, many many hardships, pain, illness, grief and heartache. Try to remind yourself of the positives..you’re still fighting..you’re still here. Life also brings with it joy, contentment, love, gratitude and what we all have to do is accept whatever is occurring right now. That’s enough. Right now is all we really do have. From a young child, I’ve lost so many loved ones…and this continued throughout my life. All heart related issues… my daughter suddenly passed almost 12 years ago..her medical tests all came back perfect. The first line of the medical paperwork I found in her room..stated “this patient is at low risk of coronary disease”. 5 weeks later she was gone. 36 yrs old. She was alone. That’s the hardest thing for me. Thankfully, her 4 kids were all in school….and her husband found her. My dad went the same way..when I was only 15 yrs old. I have several health issues and pain…yet I’m still here. If I could, I’d switch places with you. Life hasn’t been easy…but, somehow, I’m still here….emotionally and physically I feel exhausted. Absolutely not one thing in my life turned out the way I had thought it would. We may perceive that others have easier lives..but do we truly know? I was suicidal at one point..maybe 2/3 times…and no one knew. I was working and taking care of all my grandchildren. I’ve always been the caregiver. Only child..single parent. Animal rescuer. I think I was born caring way way way too much about everyone, except me. Until 7/8 yrs ago. I can’t do what is end to be able to do. I understand frustration…I pass out from glucose issues and I, too, am anemic and drs don’t know why..and at this old age I don’t care. I only believe in vibrational energy. I meditate and envision my heart and every cell of my body overflowing with love and gratitude. And I believe, this causes positive, healing energy to arise throughout me. I envision radiating that healing positive energy out to other and this universe. It’s just a thing I do which I feel benefits my mind and body…and the minds and bodies of others…and this weary universe. You are one hell of a guy. Amazing in so so so many ways. You need no one’s permission to feel any particular way…and you keep making decisions which you feel will benefit you. I’m hoping you get some comfort from the pain medication. Take it when you need it. I never think ahead since I’ve gotten older. I am mindful of the present moment..fully.. and I don’t try to get through the days anymore. I try to make it through this moment in time. One moment at a time is all we really have. Peace, light and love to you..and your family. 💥💫❤️✌🏻

[@Liliwen1]

Morning Joe... Just checking in... Thinking of you as i do every day. Much love 💙

[@jodeming5088]

Lamp!!!!!!!!! You are absolutely an inspiration to listen to. Your courage, honesty, humor, kindness, determination is wonderful. I am sorry you are feeling poorly and there will be bettysays. I can’t thank you enough for all your video’s and life lessons along the way. I am just beginning my journey and not afraid to say how scared I am. Thank you , hang in there as long as you’re able. Sending love, gentle hugs until next video. I completely respect you.

[@crazylady61]

We've been worried about you Joe...good to see you! Your story is heartbreaking yet your strength of character is astonishing!

[@itkovian11]

I'm glad you're still with us! Lots of love buddy, I hope things stay manageable for you

[@MsFtw2012]

I love your sense of humour, you definitely do bring the light. So much love to you! 😊

[@GeorgieGirl82]

Lamp. You are helping and going to help so many people by recording your journey through this awful disease. Wishing you peace, Joe.

[@Phnmb]

How?

[@leenobody3249]

I admire you so much Joe. Your strength and fight are truly astonishing. It hurts me to see such a wonderful guy suffering this hateful disease . Best wishes Joe. Lamp !

[@patboury6730]

So good to see you. I think about you and your wife daily. Your blogs have been life changing and I will never forget the respect I have gained for you both. ❤❤

[@MR.MACH1NE]

Total respect to you and what you've achieved in the last 6+ years, from raising so much money for charity to help educate others in such an honest way...oh and respect to the lamp too 💪🏼

[@josephrapp]

I just found you. Perhaps too late.I wish it not to be so. I am so touched by your sensibility and struggle. You have suffered too much-often needlessly from your descriptions. I wish you better days and nights on your journey. It is the 17th of May and I will be looking for you. I have subscribed for that reason. You are respected and loved. Thank you for being you. Till the next........

[@elmav]

Hi Joe, Keep fighting mate until the end, that's how you beat it, not matter the outcome. If I can have half the courage you have shown when it's my time, I will be a very proud man indeed.

[@svartmetall48]

You are an amazing human. You and others like you are exactly why I have worked in cancer research for the past 12 years. All the best to you and your family and I hope the radiotherapy goes well. Lamp!

[@Rebecca-1111]

Thank you for your 12 yrs of research. Please find out how to kill this plague of thyroid cancer. I was told it's so rare they don't have the funds to find a cure 😢,

[@rigit23]

You have made such a difference in so many peoples lives with these videos. Not just your friends and family but you've bared yourself raw for all of us to see. You are a force to be reckoned with and an inspiration to all of us.

[@silvanabreur]

You are a brave man Joe! I take my hat of and make a deep bow for you. Lots of hugs! 😘❤️

[@ashleighblacklock2686]

An absolutely incredible man. That’s what you are. So much strength, courage, and humour even in your toughest days. I have no words ❤

[@elizasullins6646]

Thinking of you tonight, Joe.. I hope you are comfortable and surrounded by peace and love.. ♥️

[@miabrown1000]

LAMP ! Joe, when you said " I'm running low on hope.. running low on courage ".. unashamedly this made me tear up, because one of the things I've adored about you is the incredible way you have faced this, and worked your way through this to the point you are now. I think when your time comes you're going to be staring it straight in the eye and saying " Here I am fucker.. it is what it is.. " . It's an honour to bear witness to your journey, Joe. You have already made and continue to make your unmistakeable mark on the world.. and goddamnit, if you find tears in your eyes, just know that goddamnit, we're already teared up, wishing like hell your journey could be otherwise.. Joe.. KNOW that you're a hell of a guy, and I will never forget your ways of dealing with the shit that's been dealt to you, and showing me the courage it takes to life a life well lived..

[@lynseydowns8993]

Thank you Joe for sharing your journey, hope you remain pain free & the hospice look after you. You are one brave guy, respect to you

[@jacquiventurini7877]

So pissed off hearing about your NHS experience. It’s not acceptable. Much better where you are now and It looks peaceful. I do worry when you haven’t posted in a while, so I’m glad you are managing the pain and still having that quality time with family and cool movies!! It’s not over until it’s over Joe, so savour all the good things and don’t ever feel bad for crying about the bad, I’m amazed at how you DO cope. Speaks volumes about your personality and mind set.

[@anniesimone]

Such a sharp brain & mind, AND with that lovely sense of humour intact, despite everything that's going on. Have nothing but the deepest respect for you.Courage & strength!🍀🌸

[@detectfevi]

There's so much love from the world to you Joe. You're truly and admirable and sweet guy. I hope you don't even notice when the moment comes, and you're in maixmum comfort. Tons of love.

[@jeepstergirl]

Wow, you blow my mind with your videos.......such honest words mixed with conviction, love, passion, humour and sadness. You have opened up a glimpse into a world that no one likes to think happens but in reality is very, very real. It relates to everyone; those few who are lucky not to have had any brushes with Cancer and those many, many people who have known it. You, by doing this are supporting others and also opening up a discussion that should not be a taboo subject because cancer has no discrimination - I always say to people "never think it will not happen to you" Your strength is outstanding and even when you feel your weakest and feel hopeless you demonstrate an unconscious courage that maybe you cannot see or feel but, we as your viewers can see it like sunlight.........almost like lightening out of a clear sky - remarkable! I am in awe of your bravery and thankyou for sharing your journey because your heart and amazing self dazzles through every video along with honesty and I think the honesty is a big point to mention. You are a humble, genuine guy who did not deserve the hand he has been dealt and I am proud to be one of your followers and will be waiting for your next video - that is a very nice lamp after all :) My thoughts and love are with you xxxxx

[@DR3itmatters]

Beautifully expressed! Agree. Xoxo Your heartlight shines here.

[@barrybudget2611]

I want to wish you all the best buddy. you are an inspiration. i cherish every day due to your story and vids. im planning Christmas and it feels wrong you may had you your last. youve been dealt a hand and held it so well. no one knows what is around the corner but what a man! you have inspired alot of people and you have put thyroid cancer out there. you should be so proud. i hope you are pain free and can enjoy your time with your family and friends.

[@Mrbremily]

You have nothing to be embarrassed about. Weakness is strength. You are an incredible human being

[@Rivi_Styx]

That's a lovely lamp. Sending love to you and your family. I hope you remain relatively pain free. Hugs for your wife.

[@kathleenhoneyman1936]

Lamp! Hi again Joe! I was absolutely raging inside, listening to your experience at Watford General. Empathy, compassion, and experience were apparently absent during your stay. I have been following your journey since the beginning. The way you express and share your experiences is so honest, and I thank you for that. You have never lacked courage, and I am in complete admiration Joe. Keep up the fight Friend ❤

[@marthainsalaco9266]

Joe I am so sorry that you are going through this awful journey 😢 You are one amazing human being..Just want you to know that we all love you ❤

[@tistryaproduction]

You're right about people telling you to try some alternative treatments. They don't work, it's nonsense. But we can be grateful for the Facts and Science we have today! Please don't forget that. O, and Lamp of course!

[@520sdg]

Joe I can't fathom what you're experiencing or how you keep going. I am in awe of your strength and courage to share your journey and document this terrible disease. I pray for your comfort and care. I pray for your family and friends as they navigate this with you. Thank you for generously taking us with you and sharing your life.

[@XxBelle21Xx]

Joe, my fiancé & I have the utmost respect for you. You’re such a huge inspiration to us all. After everything you’ve been through and you’re still smiling. That takes one hell of a strong man. 💚 My father has neuroendocrine cancer. He has been in & out of hospital lately unfortunately. Dad has said exactly the same to me about the nurses, wards etc. Sorry you had to go through that. Glad to hear you’re being well looked after now. Hope to see more of you and your lamp soon. Sending love & best wishes to you and your family. B x

[@john.hughes]

Lamp. Joe, I really think you are an inspiration. I am truly sorry about what you are going through. I am not able to give a cure or even try and pretend such a thing exists, but I am a student in MSc. Health Psychology and if you ever want someone to reach out to, even to talk, I can be there for you. So glad that you moved away from that terribly insensitive sounding ward. Certainly, it sounds like the hospice is being kind to you, and that is what you need. X

[@Morgan-yl3ou]

So sorry it has been another tough month of hell. Although you look slightly different with more medical aids ..you seem relaxed , still strongly with us and eager to keep the fight going. I cant get over your enthusiasm for life , despite your glimmers of sadness . You have taught us all how to ride the storm with dignity and strength, ..even when you are at your weakest. Astounding. Hope it all goes well with radiotherapy and whatever else. Wishing you painfree times ahead if possible. Goodluck joe. Lamp it up. 💚

[@Onewayoflife75]

Lamp 🙏 Thank you so much for the effort you have put in to this post Joe… the editing is spot on so don’t worry about that! I used to live in Watford so know the General very well… it needs more than just help!! I was going to write stay strong but no.. you don’t need to stay strong now Joe, you let others be strong for you. I love you man… x

[@joeyk5]

Lamp. You are often in my thoughts and grateful to see this video of you even though it was hard to hear how tough it’s been. Your tears are warranted and I cried with you. Thinking of you all the way from Australia 🦋💙💚💗

[@jamesarseneau5623]

Hi Joe, Thanks again for this inspiring video. You are the best in relating your story for all of us. Give our regards to your wife Kim and thank her for the tremendous care she is providing you. So sorry that your hospital stay was horrible. Sometimes one wonders how some of these institutions are allowed to operate. Joe, you are amazing in your articulation of your cancer’s progression. I hope you could get a trial that will help you. I feel for your low spirit and totally understand why you feel this way. But regardless you still persevere. Thank you. I only hope I can be as strong as you when my cancer comes back. May the radiotherapy offer some relief and hopefully the doctors can provide some other comfortable treatments. LAMP LAMP LAMP three times for emphasize.

[@chapmanfamily5195]

Lamp. Sorry that things have taken a turn, Joe. I hope they can help keep you comfortable. I'm glad you've got this lovely accommodation now, too. No-one needs a stressful environment when they're trying to get well. Thanks for taking the time to film and edit and update us. Wishing you all the best from Hobart, Tasmania, in Australia.

[@oilfreeara277]

Congratulations on 22.2 K subscribers and counting. Your videos are going to help so many in years to come, thank you for sharing your journey. loads of love & best wishes. Lamp

[@PoeLemic]

Sad it won't help him much now. I only wish that there was something that I could do.

[@LadyVesuvius]

Sending you all my love and respect. Cancer took my mother recently, she lasted just over 6 weeks from diagnosis, didnt even make 1 round of chemo. You are an inspiration x

[@amandaelaine2805]

I'm so very sorry for your loss ❤

[@MOJORAPSCALLION]

You amaze me Joe, your strength and resilience is second to none! You’re a hero for many reasons imho. So glad you’ve updated us was getting worried, that said I’d seen you on Twitter so was relieved. Sending as always a massive bunch of love to you and your wife and your family ♥️♥️♥️

[@crichards3533]

Joe I’m so happy to see you. I have been thinking about you hoping you were still with us. Thank you for sharing with us what has been happening, a-bit of a shit show you’ve had. Glad your are receiving the care and support from the hospice team you so deserve. They are truly amazing people. Try to keep your courage up and your sense of humour too. Good luck with the radio therapy. Will be thinking of you. ❤

[@kbirtchnell]

Your courage is admirable. We are all thinking of you….Feel that from everyone!

[@pro-sciuttogamer7012]

Just discovered you, I'm genuinely sorry for your situation, you are a real warrior that is fighting a battle so hard that many cannot begin to understand what you're going through. A doctor once said: " battle against cancer is impossible to lose, even if you die you bring it down with you". Hope that you win against the bastard, you are an example for millions of people around the world. Cheers from Italy and i'm impatiatently waiting for an update.

[@angiekirkham9579]

you are such an inspiration Joe, your story and candid videos have truly touched me. Sending love, strength and positivity xx