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Fman99 Dec 18 2015 08:40 PM

Found out this week that Fdad, age 70, is facing his fourth bout of lymphoma, and third since 2009. This comes on the heels of just having gotten over bout #3, which ramped up over February/March and lasted well into the summer months, and was a long and trying process of chemotherapy for him. He's trying at least to spin it positively. I am working to conjure up as much optimism as possible. Fdad wrote: I have a little bad news, and a little good news. The lymphoma has recurred. I found out from Pet scan I had for the doctor. I have just started the chemo regimen again, but with a different chemicals for the treatment. The good news is 1. I've started the new treatment and some of the symptoms are already improving. 2. The treatment is a lot easier, only 1 1/2 days of chemo every four weeks 3. Both the doctor, and I are optimistic about the outcome. Please don't get too upset. I still feel OK, and nothing hurts. The symptoms are not debilitating, just fatigue, hair loss.(Unfortunately, since it was just beginning to grow back.) and some minor bone pain, that is treated with Advil, which seems to be a very effective pain reliever. Mom and I will be our karaoking for the next few nights. We will call you boys sometime this weekend. We're altering our family vacation plans for next spring -- originally thinking about a week in Arizona, Cactus league and the Grand Canyon, and now thinking instead about Miami, Grapefruit league (and maybe a detour to Port St Lucie), and more time with Fdad and Fmom while the times are there to be had. Can't post any of this to FB, as my dad has not revealed it to a wider audience, and need a place to vent it all out. Any thoughts/positive wishes are welcome. I am hoping that Fboy and Fgirl, ages 10/8, are given the opportunity of more years with their grandfather.

themetfairy Dec 18 2015 09:09 PM Re: Cancer vs....

The best of good vibes to your dad, and to all of you!

Rockin' Doc Dec 18 2015 09:34 PM Re: Cancer vs....

It sounds as if your father has a great fighting spirit which has served him well in his battle with lymphoma. May he kick cancer's ass once and for all this time. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family during these trying times. Having suddenly lost my father to acute leukemia 3 years ago this coming January, I know how precious time with our family truly is. I would give anything to be able to play a round of golf and down a few beers together one more time. Cherish the time you have together and never take it for granted. I sincerely hope and pray that will you have many more years to share together.

d'Kong76 Dec 19 2015 09:43 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Best to your dad, you and your family. Optimism is good! Frickin' cancer this year just makes me wanna scream out loud.

Mets Guy in Michigan Dec 31 2015 01:53 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Strength and courage to you. Your Dad sounds he has both in abundance. I like him!

Fman99 Dec 31 2015 06:07 PM Re: Cancer vs....

He has taken a turn for the worse this week. My brother and I are flying down to Ft Lauderdale tomorrow to see him. The cancer has spread to his liver. His timetable now is in the weeks/months phase. He was not lucid when we spoke, likely due to dehydration (he had an MRI that was negative). His response to the round of chemo he started today, and how he fares for the next week, will determine how much time we have left.

themetfairy Dec 31 2015 11:10 PM Re: Cancer vs....

So sorry to hear the news. All the best of good vibes to all of you. {{Hugs}}

d'Kong76 Jan 01 2016 11:29 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Sorry to hear. Sucks.

Rockin' Doc Jan 01 2016 12:44 PM Re: Cancer vs....

So sorry to hear of your father's sudden turn for the worse. Safe travels to you and your brother.

dgwphotography Jan 01 2016 12:46 PM Re: Cancer vs....

I'm really sorry to hear of this turn. Hopefully things will turn back around

cooby classic Jan 03 2016 06:15 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Prayers for you and your family Fman. Our thoughts are all with you

Fman99 Jan 05 2016 07:28 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks all. My father and I had a chance to say important things to each other this weekend, regardless of how many more times we may see each other in person. That is a blessing I believe. My dad is still dying. His prognosis gives him somewhere in the weeks/months range. I will miss him. Any compliment or credit on the quality of person, husband or father that i get comes from him. I believe that the children have to walk the path, but that the parents have to put them on the right road. Which he did, and which I told him this past weekend. I am trying to put my kids on the right road, much as he and my mother have done for my brother and I. To follow his example.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 05 2016 07:54 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Hang in there! You got the right perspective to make it.

El Segundo Escupidor Jan 05 2016 11:08 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Fman99 wrote: Thanks all. My father and I had a chance to say important things to each other this weekend, regardless of how many more times we may see each other in person. That is a blessing I believe. My dad is still dying. His prognosis gives him somewhere in the weeks/months range. I will miss him. Any compliment or credit on the quality of person, husband or father that i get comes from him. I believe that the children have to walk the path, but that the parents have to put them on the right road. Which he did, and which I told him this past weekend. I am trying to put my kids on the right road, much as he and my mother have done for my brother and I. To follow his example. Having had the opportunity to see you as a father and as a husband I can vouch for that. I am certain that you will have strength and courage to get through this testing time.

Fman99 Jan 05 2016 07:46 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks gang. I love you guys.

Centerfield Jan 06 2016 09:13 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Will be thinking of you Fman. Wish I had the words.

cooby classic Jan 07 2016 09:45 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Glad you got to spend time together. I am sure he loved it!

cooby classic Jan 07 2016 09:50 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Fman I don't know how old you are but there is an old song by David Gates and Bread called 'Everything I Own' that you may remember. David Gates wrote it when his dad passed away. When I lost my father it gave me some degree of comfort and maybe it could help you during this awful time.

Fman99 Jan 08 2016 10:11 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks coobs. I forget, sometimes, that not everyone here is also my FB friend and doesn't get every update. My father's condition improved significantly over the last week, at least, outwardly. He still has lymphoma in an aggressive fashion, and it's in his liver, but he responded well to chemo, and a blood transfusion, and maybe also a visit from my brother and I and knowing that we're helping my mom get situated for when he's not around to help her with certain things, and by the time we left Florida on Monday he had regained his appetite. I left for the airport and he was sitting upright in a chair next to his bed, for the first time in many days. He has since gone home, arriving last night. No one can say how long his better health/feeling will last but it's a great thing, given that five days ago we were making arrangements for my dad to enter hospice care.

cooby classic Jan 08 2016 12:13 PM Re: Cancer vs....

That is WONDERFUL :D If you are who I think you are, I sent you a friend request, lol

Ashie62 Feb 18 2016 06:44 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Fman, keep looking forward. God Bless.

Fman99 Feb 19 2016 08:38 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks Ashie. For those of you who are not friends with me on Facebook, or perhaps missed it in another thread, Fdad passed away on January 24th, at age 70, after a week spent receiving hospice care at home. He took a turn for the worse shortly after this last post, and then was readmitted to the hospital for a week or so, at which point he was able to return home to receive hospice care. He died with Fmom by his side, peacefully. It's been a mixed bag of emotions in the weeks since his passing. Grief is a strange thing, really, in the way it washes over you like waves. I missed being able to call him this week to talk about pitchers and catchers reporting. I've been missing him on Sundays, which was the day I would call each week to make chit chat and give him a chance to talk to the kids. I would love to be able to just talk about the books we were reading, or the weather, or any other damn thing that might come up. We're headed down to Ft. Lauderdale next month, for a week of sun and warmth and escape from an upstate NY winter. The services for my dad will be held while we are there, and we will get to see family members and have remembrances of him and people to share them with. And, maybe, after the services, we will get a bit of closure and the wounds will maybe heal more. Maybe not. Maybe it will take longer. It's all uncharted territory for me. Aside from losing elderly grandparents I don't have much personal experience with loss. I've been lucky to live nearly 43 years before facing all of this.

dgwphotography Feb 22 2016 09:38 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Fman, my condolences for your loss. I was 50 when my dad passed away, and like you, losing my dad was the first that I've faced something like this. There will be days where it will get easier, but there will also be days where the smallest thing will hit you like a ton of bricks. Every time I seeing the last image I took of him is like a fresh kick in the gut. All I can say is to try and be there for your mom when she needs you, and to focus on your kids. That's what gets me through it every day.

Fman99 Feb 22 2016 10:11 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks man.

Edgy MD Feb 23 2016 08:07 PM Re: Cancer vs....

All the best to you and yours. Sorry it has to work out this way.

Rockin' Doc Dec 23 2017 01:16 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Yesterday morning my dermatologist called to inform me that a biopsy from my left arm (along my tricep) came back a positive for melanoma. I am being referred to UNC oncology for evaluation to determine if the melanoma has metastasized elsewhere or was localized and to have Mohs surgery to remove the tumor. At best, I will have a considerable chuck taken out of the back of my left tricep region. Hopefully, the cancer hasn't spread elsewhere within my system.

41Forever Dec 24 2017 03:40 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Hang in there, my friend. Lots of folks are pulling for you.

d'Kong76 Dec 27 2017 08:56 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Sister-in-law is on the ropes, wish nature would take her.

seawolf17 Dec 28 2017 08:14 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Rockin' Doc wrote: Yesterday morning my dermatologist called to inform me that a biopsy from my left arm (along my tricep) came back a positive for melanoma. I am being referred to UNC oncology for evaluation to determine if the melanoma has metastasized elsewhere or was localized and to have Mohs surgery to remove the tumor. At best, I will have a considerable chuck taken out of the back of my left tricep region. Hopefully, the cancer hasn't spread elsewhere within my system. Missed this. Be strong, Doc. Wishing you the best.

MFS62 Dec 29 2017 07:05 AM Re: Cancer vs....

d'Kong76 wrote: Sister-in-law is on the ropes, wish nature would take her. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Later

d'Kong76 Dec 29 2017 01:10 PM Re: Cancer vs....

MFS62 wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: Sister-in-law is on the ropes, wish nature would take her. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Thank you. KB is in the air as I type to say goodbye. Her sister texted her this morning that she didn't die in the night, a pretty dreary thing. She held on for Xmas with her daughters/grand kids and my guess is that she'll go this weekend after seeing her sister one more time. I hope, it's no way to live once it gets to a certain point.

Rockin' Doc Jan 01 2018 08:28 PM Re: Cancer vs....

So sorry to hear that KB's sister is doing so poorly. I hope they have a as good a visit as the circumstances will allow. I will keep KB and her family in my thoughts and prayers.

cooby Jan 02 2018 04:15 AM Re: Cancer vs....

So very sorry :(

d'Kong76 Jan 02 2018 09:11 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks all. Over the weekend everyone out there had a family meeting and decided that today at noon (our time) they would commence the end- of-life procedure. She will take two doses of anti-nausea meds for two hours and then they have fifty capsules a family member (or members) will mix with some liquid and she will drink that. There is some worry that she may not be able to keep the mixture down and hope is the double shot of anti-nausea stuff will help with that. I don't know why they can't do this intravenously, one of daughters is a RN for chrissakes. She will get drowsy, slip into a coma and expire after some time. I'm happy for her that she will no longer suffer and applaud her bravery. I guess no one knows what the end is ever going to be like. I have been hoping for weeks that we'd get a call that she went quietly in her sleep. I'm not so sure I could take switch-flipping meds or worse be in the room to assist a loved one end it all no matter how dire their situation? I will miss occasionally skyping. We often joked around that we got along so well because of the three thousand miles between us. She was a decades- long card carrying member of AA. "Every time I see you you have a beer in your hand, you need to stop that!" Well, I'll raise one last one to you this afternoon. Sleep well and rest in peace.

cooby Jan 02 2018 09:34 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Wow I honestly did not know that was an legal option. Im glad she will be at peace. Again so sorry KC and KB

d'Kong76 Jan 02 2018 10:46 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks so much. It's legal in California.

Rockin' Doc Jan 06 2018 07:30 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Yesterday afternoon I had my initial visit with my cancer team at UNC Cancer Hospital. The results of my visit were very encouraging. After being checked out by both a resident intern and then my doctor, they found no evidence of any other suspicious lesions on my skin. They said that histological studies of the biopsy do show a melanoma, but it appears to be consistent with one in an early stage of development. My doctor says he feels there is roughly a 90% chance that the melanoma is isolated and has not spread further, but we will not know for certain until I have the melanoma removed. I will have further testing (Xrays w/ & w/o dye injected around the lesion) and surgical excision in 2 weeks (January 18th). I feel less anxious and much more relaxed following my visit.

seawolf17 Jan 06 2018 08:02 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Go get 'em, Doc. Hope one excision is all you ever need!

d'Kong76 Jan 06 2018 09:54 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Good news, RD!

Fman99 Jan 08 2018 06:02 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Awesome news !

Rockin' Doc Jan 18 2018 05:09 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Heading home after a very long day. Arrived at hospital for testing a 7:45 AM. Released to head home following surgery at 6:15 PM. I'm a little sore and tired, but overall everything went well. Haven't eaten for a little over 24 hours, but surprisingly, I'm not very hungry.

cooby Jan 18 2018 07:33 PM Re: Cancer vs....

So happy to hear this and hoping all goes well. If you still have my email please write to me when you can. I would love to talk to you

Zvon Jan 19 2018 09:56 PM Re: Cancer vs....

So sorry Fman. These types of things can weigh heavy on ones mind & spirit. But I know you will get through it.

MFS62 Jan 21 2018 08:00 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Rockin' Doc wrote: Heading home after a very long day. Arrived at hospital for testing a 7:45 AM. Released to head home following surgery at 6:15 PM. I'm a little sore and tired, but overall everything went well. Haven't eaten for a little over 24 hours, but surprisingly, I'm not very hungry. Stay strong, RD. We're with you. Later

cooby Jan 21 2018 04:37 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Was going to wait until after it was done but I'll share now. My sister will have a procedure on her brain tumor tomorrow to hopefully treat some new growth. She has had brain cancer for three and a half years. A lot of ups and downs but treatments (and tons of prayers) have kept her going this long.

Zvon Jan 21 2018 07:03 PM Re: Cancer vs....

I guess I should have read the entire thread before posting. I really feel for all of you who have bared their problems on this thread.

Rockin' Doc Jan 21 2018 08:21 PM Re: Cancer vs....

My thoughts and prayers that all goes well with your sisters surgery tomorrow.

Centerfield Jan 22 2018 11:29 AM Re: Cancer vs....

RD, I am so happy to hear of the positive turn of events. I hope the recovery is going well and you are starting to get your appetite back. I look forward to complaining about the Wilpons together for the next 50 years. (yes, Fred will still be alive then. I don't know how, I just know he will)

Rockin' Doc Jan 22 2018 06:40 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks everyone for the concern and well wishes. It's nice to have a cyber support group. CF, I look forward to complaining about the incompetence and stupidity of the Wilpons for as long as I am here. I doubt I have another 50 years in me though. Considering I have 50-60 stitches in my upper arm and a 5 inch incision below my underarm where they removed my lymph nodes, I really don't feel too bad at all. No real pain, just some mild discomfort. I went to my office and did some paper work on Friday morning and returned to seeing patients today. I'm more tired than sore. Unfortunately, my appetite has not been a problem and I have gained about 7-8 pounds in the past week. cooby, I sincerely pray that all went wel with your sister's procedure today.

Fman99 Jan 23 2018 05:42 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Glad you're on the mend Doc!

cooby Jan 23 2018 09:35 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Hi guys...I talked to my sister tonight for a while and she is ...in her own words ...okay... Really better than she has been in awhile. A lot of our conversations lately have been very... odd. Love my big sister and I hope you understand that I've been wrapped up in her

Rockin' Doc Jan 24 2018 07:55 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Very happy to hear that your sister is doing better. I hope her recovery continues to go well and her overall health continues to improve.

cooby Jan 25 2018 03:01 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thank you!

Rockin' Doc Jan 27 2018 09:48 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Had my first postop visit with my surgical oncologist. He said my surgery is healing well. He told me that the pathology report came back negative on the 5 axillary lymph nodes removed from under my left arm. He declared me "100 cancer free" at present. It was as good a check up. I have another follow up in 2 weeks for the removal of my stitches.

d'Kong76 Jan 28 2018 08:33 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Excellent news, RD!

Benjamin Grimm Jan 28 2018 09:53 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Rockin' Doc wrote: He declared me "100 cancer free" at present. I'm not a doctor, but I would say that this definitely qualifies as good news!

cooby Jan 28 2018 01:40 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Yay!

Fman99 Jan 28 2018 09:06 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Rockin' Doc wrote: Had my first postop visit with my surgical oncologist. He said my surgery is healing well. He told me that the pathology report came back negative on the 5 axillary lymph nodes removed from under my left arm. He declared me "100 cancer free" at present. It was as good a check up. I have another follow up in 2 weeks for the removal of my stitches. Boo ya to that!

dgwphotography Jan 29 2018 08:54 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Rockin' Doc wrote: He declared me "100 cancer free" at present. I'm not a doctor, but I would say that this definitely qualifies as good news! and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn, either, but this is certainly good news! Congratulations!

Centerfield Jan 29 2018 10:19 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Awesome. Just terrific.

seawolf17 Jan 29 2018 10:45 AM Re: Cancer vs....

YAY DOC!

Zvon Jan 29 2018 04:47 PM Re: Cancer vs....

WooHoo! 2 u, RD! :)

41Forever Jan 29 2018 06:05 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Rockin' Doc wrote: Had my first postop visit with my surgical oncologist. He said my surgery is healing well. He told me that the pathology report came back negative on the 5 axillary lymph nodes removed from under my left arm. He declared me "100 cancer free" at present. It was as good a check up. I have another follow up in 2 weeks for the removal of my stitches. Fantastic!!!!!

Edgy MD Feb 05 2018 04:41 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Congratulations on landing a roundhouse kick. I'm very happy to hear this, and I'm not a happy man.

seawolf17 Feb 11 2018 07:44 PM Re: Cancer vs....

A friend of ours, a guy I've played on many stages with the past couple of years, has leukemia that came on very hard and very fast. My age -- two girls, a little younger than my kids -- and I'm gutted.

Edgy MD Feb 12 2018 10:26 AM Re: Cancer vs....

I'm very sorry. Be strong. Obviously a lousy time to be moving, too.

Rockin' Doc Feb 12 2018 06:50 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Seawolf, I'm so sorry to hear of your friends leukemia. I hope he can kick it's ass into remission.

TheOldMole Feb 13 2018 08:48 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Just finished my chemo and radiation treatments. Last step is a week from Friday, in to NYU Hospital for a surgical procedure with Dr. Who which will take the place of two more weeks of radiation.

seawolf17 Feb 13 2018 08:57 AM Re: Cancer vs....

TheOldMole wrote: Just finished my chemo and radiation treatments. Last step is a week from Friday, in to NYU Hospital for a surgical procedure with Dr. Who which will take the place of two more weeks of radiation. Go get 'em, Mole. Wishing you the best.

MFS62 Feb 13 2018 08:01 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Get all the treatments you can, so you will be strong enough to finish the Jazz book. Later

TheOldMole Feb 14 2018 01:12 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Tumor gone!!! Still need the radiation implant treatment. But Dr. Smith was beaming.

Centerfield Feb 14 2018 02:54 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Beyond awesome. Way to go Mole!

Benjamin Grimm Feb 14 2018 02:58 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Great news indeed! And good for Doctor Smith, too!

seawolf17 Feb 15 2018 05:33 AM Re: Cancer vs....

TheOldMole wrote: Tumor gone!!! Still need the radiation implant treatment. But Dr. Smith was beaming. LOVE IT. Best wishes for continued good news!

41Forever Feb 15 2018 07:33 AM Re: Cancer vs....

TheOldMole wrote: Tumor gone!!! Still need the radiation implant treatment. But Dr. Smith was beaming. Bravo! Great news, my friend.

cooby Feb 15 2018 11:25 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Good news Old Mole!

Fman99 Feb 16 2018 06:20 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Fantastic news.

Edgy MD Feb 16 2018 10:17 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Good news: The best acquisition of the offseason.

Rockin' Doc Feb 17 2018 04:29 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Awesome news, Mole! Glad to hear that you are in the home stretch of your battle.

MFS62 Feb 21 2018 03:03 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Cancer vs.... ME. I entered Yale New Haven Hospital on Monday. A series of medical tests I'd taken in December and February because of diminished kidney function revealed three cysts on my right kidney. Two were benign, but had each grown to over 15 CM. One was malignant - it was over 7 cm in size. The primary concern was whether part or all of the kidney would have to be removed. It looks like they were able to remove the malignant cyst and only 15% of the kidney. Just call me Deadpool.* Later * oh yeah, the line in the movie about super penis was correct. Just sayin'.

metirish Feb 22 2018 07:50 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Great news Old Mole , wishing you the very best mfs62 , wishing you a speedy recovery , get well soon

Benjamin Grimm Feb 22 2018 07:59 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Best of luck, MFS62. And congratulations on getting into Yale!

TheOldMole Feb 22 2018 08:24 AM Re: Cancer vs....

NYU Hospital Friday, coinciding with Mets Grapefruit opener. There till next Thursday. Last phase of treatment.

MFS62 Feb 22 2018 11:42 AM Re: Cancer vs.... Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Feb 22 2018 12:17 PM

TheOldMole wrote: NYU Hospital Friday, coinciding with Mets Grapefruit opener. There till next Thursday. Last phase of treatment. Best wishes for the best outcome. You're in the home stretch now. Metirish and Ben, thanks for your kind words. Now we gotta beat them Harvards. I'm home now (I guess they couldn't stand me any more) with a scar the size of the NY Thruway, a lot of pain, and plenty of of drugs to fight the pain. I'll be meeting the surgeon in about a week or so to discuss the tests that show how much renal functionality I will have. Later

d'Kong76 Feb 22 2018 12:01 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Best to you both, TOMole and MFS.

MFS62 Feb 22 2018 03:29 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks, Kase Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 23 2018 06:39 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Great news Moleman. Hang in there MFS

seawolf17 Feb 23 2018 07:05 AM Re: Cancer vs....

This is the kind of winning I'll never get tired of. Best wishes for continued strength and good health, fellas.

MFS62 Feb 23 2018 10:20 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks, friends. Later

cooby Feb 23 2018 10:29 AM Re: Cancer vs....

AW, MFS, I just saw this! Best wishes for a full and soon, I hope, pain free recovery!

MFS62 Feb 23 2018 02:11 PM Re: Cancer vs....

cooby wrote: AW, MFS, I just saw this! Best wishes for a full and soon, I hope, pain free recovery! Another friend heard from. I knew you must have missed it. Thanks. Later

cooby Feb 23 2018 03:06 PM Re: Cancer vs....

:)

Edgy MD Feb 24 2018 08:06 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Everybody heal, damn it.

MFS62 Feb 24 2018 08:26 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks, coach. :) Later

Rockin' Doc Feb 24 2018 03:45 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Glad the old mole has just about finished kicking cancers ass. Keep up the good fight. MFS62, glad your surgery went well and you are home recuperating. Hang in there and I hope the pain diminishes very soon. I am praying and pulling for both of you.

MFS62 Feb 25 2018 06:20 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks, Doc. Later

cooby Feb 28 2018 05:20 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Today is my mom’s 88th birthday, and my sister’s 66th. Sister is now in a nursing home. She and her three ‘roommates’ have their TVs blaring with daytime tv. What used to be ads for laundry soap and goodies for family supper is now drug ads, particularly for cancer. Take this or that and you’ll be walking around the neighborhood with your spouse in no time. Vicki cannot even move her left side and never again will Bastards.

MFS62 Feb 28 2018 05:40 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Best to your family. I don't know who those ads target. Are we supposed to go to our doctor and ask if they have heard of the drugs, or if we want the doctor to prescribe them? And what doctor should listen to us? I'm guessing they are there to attract investors, and the companies don't care about the patient. Later

Nymr83 Mar 01 2018 10:43 AM Re: Cancer vs....

They are meant to drive sales by prompting people who otherwise wouldn't have to go ask their doctor about the drug. I'm of mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, your doctor would be a preferred source of info as compared to television. If you have cancer, you'd probably already be in regular touch with a doctor. On the other hand, I see commericals for drugs that treat things like Eczema - someone could be dealing with that long term and just have no idea there are new treatments available and no real reason to go ask about them rather than keep using whatever less effective solution they were given ten years ago.

TheOldMole Mar 22 2018 06:11 PM Re: Cancer vs....

NYU Hospital was grueling but worth it. I'm now going to have work at relearning something no one should ever have to relearn, because we're born knowing it: that ingesting nourishment through one's mouth should be a pleasurable experience.

MFS62 Mar 24 2018 07:41 AM Re: Cancer vs....

TheOldMole wrote: NYU Hospital was grueling but worth it. I'm now going to have work at relearning something no one should ever have to relearn, because we're born knowing it: that ingesting nourishment through one's mouth should be a pleasurable experience. Mole, I'm with ya'. I hope to go back to work this Monday to test if I'll be able to return full time. Recovery is a bi**h. It has been very painful. But then, I consider the alternative. Later

Rockin' Doc Mar 24 2018 08:14 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Mole and 62, I am glad you are both improving as you near the end of your grueling battles with cancer. I wish you both continued improvement in your recoveries.

MFS62 Mar 24 2018 10:35 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks, Doc. I'll be rooting for Duke along with you. Later

41Forever Mar 28 2018 02:47 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Rockin' Doc wrote: Mole and 62, I am glad you are both improving as you near the end of your grueling battles with cancer. I wish you both continued improvement in your recoveries. Big time!

Edgy MD Aug 05 2018 08:17 PM Re: Cancer vs....

The Great Molio just reported that he's in recovery from an 11-hour adventure on the operating table. Sounds like he's got a solid prognosis going forward but I'm sure he could use all our best.

cooby Aug 06 2018 04:59 PM Re: Cancer vs....

He’s got it!

MFS62 Aug 07 2018 07:44 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Yep. You go, Mole. We're with you. Later

Rockin' Doc Aug 07 2018 08:00 PM Re: Cancer vs....

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mole. Hope you have a speedy and complete recovery.

MFS62 Aug 31 2018 07:30 AM Re: Cancer vs....

I went for my six month checkup and the tests showed the surgery was a success. The carcinoma didn't spread. The Doctor said to come back in a year. The only problem is, I had so many fucking tests, I glow in the dark. And now that all restrictions are off, I have to do all those storm cleanup and other heavy lifting things I couldn't do around the house. (I wasn't allowed to lift anything more than 10 pounds.) Woof. Later

seawolf17 Aug 31 2018 07:36 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Good news, 62! Congrats. (On everything except all the work you have to do around the house.) :)

Benjamin Grimm Aug 31 2018 07:40 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Congratulations! And if you were a sitcom character, you wouldn't share your results with your wife so that you could continue getting out of doing chores.

d'Kong76 Aug 31 2018 09:20 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Good to hear! Now grab an ax and a chainsaw and cut four months of firewood. Winter is right around the corner.

41Forever Aug 31 2018 12:46 PM Re: Cancer vs....

MFS62 wrote: I went for my six month checkup and the tests showed the surgery was a success. The carcinoma didn't spread. The Doctor said to come back in a year. The only problem is, I had so many fucking tests, I glow in the dark. And now that all restrictions are off, I have to do all those storm cleanup and other heavy lifting things I couldn't do around the house. (I wasn't allowed to lift anything more than 10 pounds.) Woof. Later Outstanding !!!!! You are tough!

MFS62 Sep 01 2018 03:11 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Thanks, folks. Later

Rockin' Doc Sep 01 2018 06:01 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Wonderful news, 62. Glad to hear of your great check ups.

Ashie62 Nov 06 2018 08:14 PM Re: Cancer vs....

Just a prayer for anyone or loved one fighting cancer

MFS62 Nov 08 2018 07:13 AM Re: Cancer vs....

Ashie62 wrote: Just a prayer for anyone or loved one fighting cancer Thanks, Ashie. Later