Important news concerning Cade.

Cal Flavell · 01-17-2005, 02:43 PM

As many of you know, Cade is afflicted with a very, very rare (one in one hundred thousand births) and debilitating disorder known as Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita. This disability is incredibly difficult to live with - it affects the sufferers height drastically (people with SED are usually only 3-4ft tall) as well as causing clubfoot, arthritis, curvature of the spine, a cleft palate, a severely decreased lifespan, and problems related to hearing and vision.

On some counts, Cade has been luckier than most people who have to live with SED - because he has been active most of his life, with his swimming and so on (he holds two world records for disabled swimming at the moment, I believe) he is taller than most people with SED (around 5ft), and can still walk, whereas most others with the disorder are stuck in wheelchairs for life. But he still hasn't gotten off lightly. Cade also has a form of osteoporosis - his bones aren't exactly fragile, but they bend easily. Also, due to SED, he wasn't born with correctly formed hips, and combined with his osteoporosis, this means that his femurs are not correctly attached to the hip sockets, and can pop out quite easily, which makes it very difficult for him to walk for extended periods. Also, his spine is fragile, as he is missing a piece of vertebrae in the back of his neck - so whiplash would, in effect, kill him very easily.

In Cade's life, he's had over fifteen major operations, to fix everything from a cleft palate, to clubfeet, to a major operation when he was only 9 years old; he was in surgery for around ten hours while doctors sanded away bone in his hips to form proper hip joints. He has scars all over his body - the ones on his legs being as wide across as your thumb - and has endured more pain and suffering in his 19 years than anybody else here beyond all doubt - yet due to his perseverance, optimism and intelligence, he has become a role model for many, many people.

I know a lot of people here would scoff at that; yeah, we all know Cade's position in the community is to be the grumpy asshole who yells at people all the time. But this is just where he lets off steam - throughout all other areas of his life, the guy's a totally incredible inspiration. He's travelled the world - represented Australia in international Paralympic-level swimming - made some incredibly-talented music (it won't be long before he's signed to a record label, that's for sure) - and just recently even won the Order of North Queensland, thus making him the most well-known person in his part of his state (scanned newspaper articles here, here, here, here and here). He got into the best university in his state on a scholarship, he lives independently despite his disabilities (he can even drive and has his own car) and he regularly travels interstate, again independently. He's the most mature and wordly teenager I have ever met, and I'm very, very, very proud to be able to call him my best friend. I think he's undervalued by a lot of you guys simply because he puts on the tough guy act, which is a shame.

But I'm not here to preach. I'm not here to verbally blow the guy. I'm here because tomorrow, he is going into surgery for what could end up being the largest operation of his life. Cade's hips are collapsing, and doctors have been telling him for the last year that without hip replacements, he will be in a wheelchair for life by the end of 2005. And even with the operation, he still might not end up walking. But he's going for the plunge anyway, and having full hip replacements - this means sawing the heads off both femurs, removing all of the bone in his hips, and replacing it all with titanium. That means slicing the fuck out of him. There's a possibility that bone grafts will be necessary in the hips - this will quite possibly be done using part of his ribs. So for intents and purposes he's getting cut up every which way.

Throughout this he will be on morphine, and he won't be conscious for two days. Following this, he will be in hospital for 11 days, after which will be staying at his parents' house for at least two months. There's a 95% chance of success for this operation, and it will improve his height a fair bit, so all is looking well, but at the same time it is dangerous - not least because Cade has SED, which will make the operation last almost four times as long as normal hip replacement operations. Now I'm saying all this because I feel people should know where he is and what he's going through - this is some pretty major stuff. I know most of you won't care, and so be it. But the guy has a lot of people here who he counts as friends, really good friends, and I know he'd appreciate us at least being here for him during all this. So yeah, guys, be pals - leave some comments for Cade to come back to later on. I think he deserves it.

Brimz · 01-17-2005, 02:48 PM

Aww... Good luck Cade.

Aaron Haynes · 01-17-2005, 02:49 PM

As one of those who had misinterpreted this grumpy tough-guy image as being real arrogance, I wish nothing but the best for him and hope everything goes well.

Jim Harding · 01-17-2005, 02:54 PM

That's really good of you, Cal...

And good luck, Cade, buddie. We don't get to talk much and all, but you can come sit on my lap anytime! *hugs*

Klown · 01-17-2005, 02:57 PM

Good luck Cade. I'll be hoping for everything to work out.

Cal Flavell · 01-17-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aaron Haynes
As one of those who had misinterpreted this grumpy tough-guy image as being real arrogance, I wish nothing but the best for him and hope everything goes well.

Trust me, he's very modest. Remember that topic that was called something like "Talk about yourself" or whatever? He wrote this whole thing about how he feels bad when people think he is arrogant, because it's all just part of the way he acts, and he doesn't really mean it.

I'm his best friend, and even I cop the whole "Cade looking down on me for [insert trivial inadequacy here]" treatment sometimes. Heh. You get used to it when you know he's a blowhard. It's exactly the same with Rudi - they're Internet Tough Guys. I guess all shy, quiet guys who hate confrontation suddenly become the Gestapo when they get online.

Jon Barton · 01-17-2005, 03:00 PM

My best wishes and fondest regards to Cade.

Shawn McGravy · 01-17-2005, 03:03 PM

I never really thought any less of Cade. I always thought he was kinda cool I guess. But shit dude, I dunno what to say but the best of luck to ya.

Qaz · 01-17-2005, 03:04 PM

Cade seems pretty cool to me. I don't really see him as grumpy or mean, cause well if you've been almost everyone who's been on this board for at least 2 years gets pissed off and angry at some of the jerkholes around here.

Anyways, I don't know if Cade hates this place or not, he seems to not like most people here, but he did get like 3rd or something in the last popularity contest, so I guess he is liked and/or respected.

Cal Flavell · 01-17-2005, 03:06 PM

Haha. Nah, he likes most people here, I just think he has a short temper. He's like me - he gets frustrated over the slightest annoying comments sometimes. But I don't think he holds grudges... except against my ex. Yeah, he really hates Danielle. He once suggested beating her to death with a sack full of rocks.

...THAT'S OUR CADE!

Jim Harding · 01-17-2005, 03:06 PM

oh, and im totally proud to have had a paralympic great within anal piercing distance from my dong.

Lord Trasher · 01-17-2005, 03:06 PM

Cadey Cadey Cade, best of luck to ye!

Michael Jeffrey · 01-17-2005, 03:09 PM

I knew Chris had problems, but I had no idea how full-on it was until I read this thread. Considering how incredibly lucky I have been in basically every area of my life, I find it hard to imagine what he's gone through. It's really amazing how he copes with it though, and never seems to play the victim, in fact the exact opposite.

So good luck and walking or not we'll see you back here in a few weeks.

Frankie Weindel · 01-17-2005, 03:11 PM

Good luck Cade!

Aaron Haynes · 01-17-2005, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cal Flavell
Trust me, he's very modest. Remember that topic that was called something like "Talk about yourself" or whatever? He wrote this whole thing about how he feels bad when people think he is arrogant, because it's all just part of the way he acts, and he doesn't really mean it.

I'm his best friend, and even I cop the whole "Cade looking down on me for [insert trivial inadequacy here]" treatment sometimes. Heh. You get used to it when you know he's a blowhard. It's exactly the same with Rudi - they're Internet Tough Guys. I guess all shy, quiet guys who hate confrontation suddenly become the Gestapo when they get online.

I do most of my "GOD, WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU" stuff on livejournal, so yeah, I know what you mean. I reacted to Cade the same way I reacted to several other people I generally admired here -- I had a huge amount of respect for their talent and intelligence, and didn't want them to snap at me because I was on this particular board and I made a bad first impression or something.

Hope everything goes well for him!

Damie Mckeown · 01-17-2005, 03:19 PM

Whenever I listen to Cades music, knowing the difficuiltys of trying to get it at a proffesional level I get really jealous. Not only is he good at mixing and arrangment but he puts alot of effort into the feel of it.
However everytime I remember the physical problems he has to face I put that jealousy aside, Im sure Cade would trade it all in to be able to feel normal.

Cade has been listening to my technical bitching on music for about 3 years on msn, and was the only guy who made an effort to guide me in the right direction with a little advice.

I might be alot taller than him but Im half the man he is.

Gud luck Cade

Travis Wells · 01-17-2005, 03:20 PM

I know how much fun it is to hang out in a hospital for two weeks: It sucks cock, and not in a good way. So best wishes and all that Cadey.

Jim Harding · 01-17-2005, 03:26 PM

Damie Mckeown · 01-17-2005, 03:28 PM

Thats very nice Jim

Jaymond · 01-17-2005, 03:28 PM

cade's an amazing, caring guy. and i wish and pray for his health and for this operation to be as successful as possible. good luck, g.

Sinarach · 01-17-2005, 03:34 PM

Cade's achievements are impossible to ignore. He is meant for great things. The odds of successful through the operation is pretty high, so I don't think a "Good Luck" is even needed.

Good Luck anyways.

Pogo · 01-17-2005, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aaron Haynes
As one of those who had misinterpreted this grumpy tough-guy image as being real arrogance, I wish nothing but the best for him and hope everything goes well.

Ditto.

* Can't think of anything original to say cuz I suck at this kinda thing, but really hope that all goes well 'n stuff. *

Domicile Destructo · 01-17-2005, 04:12 PM

God... this isn't good. I hope to hear from him soon.

Bown · 01-17-2005, 04:12 PM

I too would like to wish Cade good luck.

He's been a great guy when we've spoken, and he's passionate about so many things. His songs are incredible and I really hope this goes well.

Good luck Cade, I'll be thinking of you. (Well, anything to keep me from doing schoolwork.

)

Will Cheyney · 01-17-2005, 04:28 PM

Cade's an obvious fighter - Good luck my friend. I know you'll be ok

01-17-2005, 02:43 PM	#1
Cal Flavell Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,557	Important news concerning Cade. As many of you know, Cade is afflicted with a very, very rare (one in one hundred thousand births) and debilitating disorder known as Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita. This disability is incredibly difficult to live with - it affects the sufferers height drastically (people with SED are usually only 3-4ft tall) as well as causing clubfoot, arthritis, curvature of the spine, a cleft palate, a severely decreased lifespan, and problems related to hearing and vision. On some counts, Cade has been luckier than most people who have to live with SED - because he has been active most of his life, with his swimming and so on (he holds two world records for disabled swimming at the moment, I believe) he is taller than most people with SED (around 5ft), and can still walk, whereas most others with the disorder are stuck in wheelchairs for life. But he still hasn't gotten off lightly. Cade also has a form of osteoporosis - his bones aren't exactly fragile, but they bend easily. Also, due to SED, he wasn't born with correctly formed hips, and combined with his osteoporosis, this means that his femurs are not correctly attached to the hip sockets, and can pop out quite easily, which makes it very difficult for him to walk for extended periods. Also, his spine is fragile, as he is missing a piece of vertebrae in the back of his neck - so whiplash would, in effect, kill him very easily. In Cade's life, he's had over fifteen major operations, to fix everything from a cleft palate, to clubfeet, to a major operation when he was only 9 years old; he was in surgery for around ten hours while doctors sanded away bone in his hips to form proper hip joints. He has scars all over his body - the ones on his legs being as wide across as your thumb - and has endured more pain and suffering in his 19 years than anybody else here beyond all doubt - yet due to his perseverance, optimism and intelligence, he has become a role model for many, many people. I know a lot of people here would scoff at that; yeah, we all know Cade's position in the community is to be the grumpy asshole who yells at people all the time. But this is just where he lets off steam - throughout all other areas of his life, the guy's a totally incredible inspiration. He's travelled the world - represented Australia in international Paralympic-level swimming - made some incredibly-talented music (it won't be long before he's signed to a record label, that's for sure) - and just recently even won the Order of North Queensland, thus making him the most well-known person in his part of his state (scanned newspaper articles here, here, here, here and here). He got into the best university in his state on a scholarship, he lives independently despite his disabilities (he can even drive and has his own car) and he regularly travels interstate, again independently. He's the most mature and wordly teenager I have ever met, and I'm very, very, very proud to be able to call him my best friend. I think he's undervalued by a lot of you guys simply because he puts on the tough guy act, which is a shame. But I'm not here to preach. I'm not here to verbally blow the guy. I'm here because tomorrow, he is going into surgery for what could end up being the largest operation of his life. Cade's hips are collapsing, and doctors have been telling him for the last year that without hip replacements, he will be in a wheelchair for life by the end of 2005. And even with the operation, he still might not end up walking. But he's going for the plunge anyway, and having full hip replacements - this means sawing the heads off both femurs, removing all of the bone in his hips, and replacing it all with titanium. That means slicing the fuck out of him. There's a possibility that bone grafts will be necessary in the hips - this will quite possibly be done using part of his ribs. So for intents and purposes he's getting cut up every which way. Throughout this he will be on morphine, and he won't be conscious for two days. Following this, he will be in hospital for 11 days, after which will be staying at his parents' house for at least two months. There's a 95% chance of success for this operation, and it will improve his height a fair bit, so all is looking well, but at the same time it is dangerous - not least because Cade has SED, which will make the operation last almost four times as long as normal hip replacement operations. Now I'm saying all this because I feel people should know where he is and what he's going through - this is some pretty major stuff. I know most of you won't care, and so be it. But the guy has a lot of people here who he counts as friends, really good friends, and I know he'd appreciate us at least being here for him during all this. So yeah, guys, be pals - leave some comments for Cade to come back to later on. I think he deserves it.

01-17-2005, 02:48 PM	#2
Brimz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,317	Aww... Good luck Cade.
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01-17-2005, 02:57 PM	#5
Klown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 11,640	Good luck Cade. I'll be hoping for everything to work out.
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01-17-2005, 03:04 PM	#9
Qaz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,355	Cade seems pretty cool to me. I don't really see him as grumpy or mean, cause well if you've been almost everyone who's been on this board for at least 2 years gets pissed off and angry at some of the jerkholes around here. Anyways, I don't know if Cade hates this place or not, he seems to not like most people here, but he did get like 3rd or something in the last popularity contest, so I guess he is liked and/or respected.
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01-17-2005, 03:28 PM	#20
Jaymond Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 17,508	cade's an amazing, caring guy. and i wish and pray for his health and for this operation to be as successful as possible. good luck, g.
Jaymond Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 17,508	i secretly hate all of these fuckin' nerd-ball losers. but not you ; - )

01-17-2005, 02:49 PM	#3
Aaron Haynes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 15,125	As one of those who had misinterpreted this grumpy tough-guy image as being real arrogance, I wish nothing but the best for him and hope everything goes well.

01-17-2005, 02:54 PM	#4
Jim Harding Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,887	That's really good of you, Cal... And good luck, Cade, buddie. We don't get to talk much and all, but you can come sit on my lap anytime! hugs

01-17-2005, 03:00 PM	#7
Jon Barton Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,103	My best wishes and fondest regards to Cade.

01-17-2005, 03:03 PM	#8
Shawn McGravy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,787	I never really thought any less of Cade. I always thought he was kinda cool I guess. But shit dude, I dunno what to say but the best of luck to ya.

01-17-2005, 03:06 PM	#10
Cal Flavell Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,557	Haha. Nah, he likes most people here, I just think he has a short temper. He's like me - he gets frustrated over the slightest annoying comments sometimes. But I don't think he holds grudges... except against my ex. Yeah, he really hates Danielle. He once suggested beating her to death with a sack full of rocks. ...THAT'S OUR CADE!

01-17-2005, 03:06 PM	#12
Lord Trasher Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,739	Cadey Cadey Cade, best of luck to ye!

01-17-2005, 03:09 PM	#13
Michael Jeffrey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,580	I knew Chris had problems, but I had no idea how full-on it was until I read this thread. Considering how incredibly lucky I have been in basically every area of my life, I find it hard to imagine what he's gone through. It's really amazing how he copes with it though, and never seems to play the victim, in fact the exact opposite. So good luck and walking or not we'll see you back here in a few weeks.

01-17-2005, 03:11 PM	#14
Frankie Weindel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,064	Good luck Cade!

01-17-2005, 03:19 PM	#16
Damie Mckeown Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,960	Whenever I listen to Cades music, knowing the difficuiltys of trying to get it at a proffesional level I get really jealous. Not only is he good at mixing and arrangment but he puts alot of effort into the feel of it. However everytime I remember the physical problems he has to face I put that jealousy aside, Im sure Cade would trade it all in to be able to feel normal. Cade has been listening to my technical bitching on music for about 3 years on msn, and was the only guy who made an effort to guide me in the right direction with a little advice. I might be alot taller than him but Im half the man he is. Gud luck Cade

01-17-2005, 03:20 PM	#17
Travis Wells Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 11,147	I know how much fun it is to hang out in a hospital for two weeks: It sucks cock, and not in a good way. So best wishes and all that Cadey.

01-17-2005, 03:26 PM	#18
Jim Harding Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,887

01-17-2005, 03:34 PM	#21
Sinarach Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,154	Cade's achievements are impossible to ignore. He is meant for great things. The odds of successful through the operation is pretty high, so I don't think a "Good Luck" is even needed. Good Luck anyways.
Sinarach Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,154

01-17-2005, 04:12 PM	#23
Domicile Destructo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,405	God... this isn't good. I hope to hear from him soon.

01-17-2005, 04:12 PM	#24
Bown Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 18,740	I too would like to wish Cade good luck. He's been a great guy when we've spoken, and he's passionate about so many things. His songs are incredible and I really hope this goes well. Good luck Cade, I'll be thinking of you. (Well, anything to keep me from doing schoolwork. )
Bown Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 18,740

01-17-2005, 04:28 PM	#25
Will Cheyney Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,063	Cade's an obvious fighter - Good luck my friend. I know you'll be ok