pancreatic cancer / soda

[j rake]

Been drinking at least 60 ounces of soda / day for the last five years. I plan on kicking the habit today — like, I will never, ever drink soda again. But I'm afraid it's too late. My pancreas is probably already destroyed.

I'm 24. What are my odds of living past 40?  

[Saulbadguy]

I'm 24. What are my odds of living past 40? 

Heh.

[CNS]

Been drinking at least 60 ounces of soda / day for the last five years. I plan on kicking the habit today — like, I will never, ever drink soda again. But I'm afraid it's too late. My pancreas is probably already destroyed.

I'm 24. What are my odds of living past 40?  

Damage is done, don't give up now.  

[steve dave]

Been drinking at least 60 ounces of soda / day for the last five years. I plan on kicking the habit today — like, I will never, ever drink soda again. But I'm afraid it's too late. My pancreas is probably already destroyed.

I'm 24. What are my odds of living past 40?  

You'll be fine.  You are very fit.

[j rake]

I called my mom earlier for reassurance, and she told me not to pay my student loans and to max out my credit cards.

I asked her why.

"Because you won't live a day past 30."

 

[j rake]

Been drinking at least 60 ounces of soda / day for the last five years. I plan on kicking the habit today — like, I will never, ever drink soda again. But I'm afraid it's too late. My pancreas is probably already destroyed.

I'm 24. What are my odds of living past 40?  

You'll be fine.  You are very fit.

I'm afraid regular exercise doesn't help "undo what's done."

[06wildcat]

I called my mom earlier for reassurance, and she told me not to pay my student loans and to max out my credit cards.

I asked her why.

"Because you won't live a day past 30."

 

Mom's not thinking straight. She should be advising you to use student loan money to pay off the credit cards. Miles are a transferable asset.

[Joker]

Been drinking at least 60 ounces of soda / day for the last five years. I plan on kicking the habit today — like, I will never, ever drink soda again. But I'm afraid it's too late. My pancreas is probably already destroyed.

I'm 24. What are my odds of living past 40?  

Try one of those detox diet things.  Or maybe apply for a new pancreas.

[j rake]

I read that two cans of soda per day can increase your risk of pancreatic cancer by up to 87 percent. Since I drink a little over double that, I figure my chances are probably quite good of getting it. Of course, only 13.2 out of 100,000 men get pancreatic cancer each year, so that's encouraging.

But I hate that I can't "undo what's done."

[Rage Against the McKee]

Start drinking about 2 gallons of water and a glass of 1% milk every day. Never drink soda again, especially not diet. Let us all know how it turns out.

[steve dave]

I read that two cans of soda per day can increase your risk of pancreatic cancer by up to 87 percent. Since I drink a little over double that, I figure my chances are probably quite good of getting it. Of course, only 13.2 out of 100,000 men get pancreatic cancer each year, so that's encouraging.

But I hate that I can't "undo what's done."

if it's already done then why quit?

[j rake]

I read that two cans of soda per day can increase your risk of pancreatic cancer by up to 87 percent. Since I drink a little over double that, I figure my chances are probably quite good of getting it. Of course, only 13.2 out of 100,000 men get pancreatic cancer each year, so that's encouraging.

But I hate that I can't "undo what's done."

if it's already done then why quit?

Every soda I consume probably increases my chances.

I know, I know. I'm counting on a miracle.

[Brock Landers]

Dude.....just go out on your own terms.  If your pancreas is shot, it's not coming back.  In your case there's no benefit to quit drinking pop.  You will likely end up prolonging your death by a decade or so and live the rest of your days miserable and possibly in pain.  

It's just like smokers who keep smoking even after they have lung cancer.

[hemmy]

Well some girl on this TLC show drank like 100 cans of soda a day, and she is still alive.

[Trim]

she told me to max out my credit cards.

Donations can be made with a credit card!

[j rake]

Well some girl on this TLC show drank like 100 cans of soda a day, and she is still alive.

How old was she? Please don't say 27.

75? 

[Saulbadguy]

Well some girl on this TLC show drank like 100 cans of soda a day, and she is still alive.

BUT IT WASN'T DIET!!!

[pissclams]

not sure how working out is supposed to help your pancreas recover.
j rake go on a low sodium diet, things will be fine.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I read that two cans of soda per day can increase your risk of pancreatic cancer by up to 87 percent. Since I drink a little over double that, I figure my chances are probably quite good of getting it. Of course, only 13.2 out of 100,000 men get pancreatic cancer each year, so that's encouraging.

But I hate that I can't "undo what's done."

You do realize that the 87% increase in risk is based on a lifetime of drinking 2 cans per day, right? Still, I'd say you have about a 20% chance of getting it. Get on the water and milk diet before it's too late!

[wetwillie]

Link to this pancreatic cancer study? Pretty sure tannoudji has been knocking back diet coke at an alarming rate for longer than most of us have been alive.

[chunkles]

keep us posted on your not-dying efforts.  
At school I refilled a 64oz mug a minimum 3 times each day.  What's the going rate on pancreases, would like to buy and install one asap.

[_33]

keep us posted on your not-dying efforts. 
At school I refilled a 64oz mug a minimum 3 times each day.  What's the going rate on pancreases, would like to buy and install one asap.

The cost of a new pancreas can be pretty steep.  How much? One life.

[fatty fat fat]

pretty sure pancreas is one of them non-essentials.

[j rake]

In my final days (probably a few years from now), I will look back at this thread and feel good knowing that I probably helped save some lives.

[OK_Cat]

the irony of this thread is that we have a "bet on the over/under of j rake's lifespan" thread in the premium section. 

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