Cancer, and me.
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I wanted to share this here, as I've come to know and grow fond of some of you over these many years.
So, I recently found out I have it.
It's stage 2 or 3 throat cancer (upcoming PET scan will determine its "class" and whether it's spread beyond the lymph nodes in my throat). I know this is part of life; I'm not so special to think I would be passed by...if that makes sense.
Because of the cirrhosis, we're hesitant to go the surgery/radiation route (plus I'd much prefer to keep my lymph nodes along with other body parts), which would mean radiation five times a week for eight weeks, along with low-dose chemo. Should be starting in the next couple of weeks.
It's funny, I'm nervous but not. I know that after the past almost-five years and how far I've come since, I can handle this next step on my journey to....? Well, I will handle it. I'm fortunate to have a rock of a husband and great team of doctors. I've also had wonderful examples of grace under this kind of pressure from people I know/knew and admire, from my late father and cousin, to another cousin, and our very own Wob.
So, that's it for now
So, I recently found out I have it.
It's stage 2 or 3 throat cancer (upcoming PET scan will determine its "class" and whether it's spread beyond the lymph nodes in my throat). I know this is part of life; I'm not so special to think I would be passed by...if that makes sense.
Because of the cirrhosis, we're hesitant to go the surgery/radiation route (plus I'd much prefer to keep my lymph nodes along with other body parts), which would mean radiation five times a week for eight weeks, along with low-dose chemo. Should be starting in the next couple of weeks.
It's funny, I'm nervous but not. I know that after the past almost-five years and how far I've come since, I can handle this next step on my journey to....? Well, I will handle it. I'm fortunate to have a rock of a husband and great team of doctors. I've also had wonderful examples of grace under this kind of pressure from people I know/knew and admire, from my late father and cousin, to another cousin, and our very own Wob.
So, that's it for now
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even if I look and act really crazy.
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mickey, at least I’m sure this won’t send me back to the booze!
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Much love, my friend.
You’ve got this!
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I’m confused by your first post….you are or are not going the radiation/surgery route? I remember being half pissed when I was being “mapped” for radiation and being told to move centimeters in this direction and that. And then I realized how lucky I was to have access to this multi-million dollar machine. Same with the PET scan.
with a great team and great medicine, you’ll beat this! I asked a nurse if a great attitude could cure me….he said, “no, but a bad attitude will kill you.” So, I kept my usual sunny outlook on life!
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Seriously, thank you
Treatment will be two of the following: surgery, radiation, chemo. Surgery itself is a bit risky given the state of my body, so it looks like radiation and chemo will be the way to
go.
I just want to get it going already so I can kick that fucker to the curb.
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I look forward to you joining me, Wobbie and others as official "survivors". Sounds like your husband is great support, which is awesome. We are all happy to be your online support.
morning for hedo, too.
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14