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Main Forums => The Outpost Cafe => Topic started by: drbassman on April 27, 2015, 07:12:34 PM
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I didn't think I'd have to write this but my cancer has returned. I had 3 years and 3 months of glorious normalcy. I'm really blessed again as it's very early and only in one lymph node. I'm waiting to hear from Johns Hopkins regarding the best treatment. Overall, it could have been horribly worse, so I'm feeling really good about the circumstances. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers!
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I wish you the very best. I've had a few close calls myself. God bless.
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Bill, I sincerely hope they caught this at the right time. Hang in there and be well!
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I will, Bill.
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I wish you the very best Bill.
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Hang in there Bill. We are all pulling for you!!
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+ several in the thoughts...
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you're in my prayers...
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Thanks guys! Of all of the scenarios, this is the best one. It's small and very early. I'll you all posted. Should know more by early next week.
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I am really sorry to hear this Bill. Positive thoughts and vibes for you and your family!
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Chin up Bill! We're all pullin for ya.
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i was hoping i would never have to read about your cancer again. you can win this, just like last time. wishing you tons of luck.
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Positive vibes going out to you, Bill.
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Best wishes Bill. Keep playing that NR :)
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best wishes Bill and my prayers for you. You will beat it again. I have been to that dark side all too well as i was stage 4A and I am still here to laugh about it. You will be fine. many many more years of rockin still in you man.....
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wessen44. how do you "come close a few times" to getting cancer ? is that like almost pregnant. there are quite a few survivors on this forum including myself. i don't know what the others thinks but i find your remark insulting. >:(" you can't be part of everything around...
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wessen44. how do you "come close a few times" to getting cancer ? is that like almost pregnant. there are quite a few survivors on this forum including myself. i don't know what the others thinks but i find your remark insulting. >:(" you can't be part of everything around...
My doctor has thought I've had cancer several times now. I just got back my lab results yesterday & they were negative. I can assure you, I don't want to be part of anything that has to do with cancer. I have a suggestion, though. Why don't you stop poking your nose into my business on this forum?
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Thanks everyone! Going down to Johns Hopkins to see my old cancer surgeon on Thursday. He's a great guy, saved my butt before, so I'm feeling good about it. It is amazing to realize that cancer treatments literally improve just about every year for many of the types out there. If only we could beat them all with a vaccine, now that would be fantastic!
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My doctor has thought I've had cancer several times now. I just got back my lab results yesterday & they were negative. I can assure you, I don't want to be part of anything that has to do with cancer. I have a suggestion, though. Why don't you stop poking your nose into my business on this forum?
Hey guys, it's OK. Having close calls is a nerve-wracking experience, I have several family members who have gone through it and it wasn't pretty. The good wishes are appreciated as well as the anecdotes.
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Stupid unregulated cell growth. Best of luck to you!
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Here's to getting good news. I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Best wishes on a speedy recovery, and I'm confident that you'll whoop it again this time.
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Sorry to hear it - posi vibes enacted.
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Sorry to hear about this setback. Get well soon.
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Made it to Baltimore! Looking forward to getting the ball rolling. Thanks again guys!
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Man you picked a bad time to go to Baltimore!
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All seems to be calm now. We'll see when we head into the city this afternoon. Stayed in the burbs overnight.
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Take care and get well soon!!
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On our way back from Baltimore. Our heads are spinning. My doctor at Johns Hopkins does not think there’s a recurrence! He read all of the scans and doesn’t think the small “shadow” is anything. We sure hope he’s right! More tests in 6 weeks and then 4 months. Hopefully, this was just a false alarm. I’ll know not to say anything to anyone until I’m sure! My local doctor isn’t so sure it’s nothing, so I guess time and more tests will tell.
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Well that sure sounds like good news! Glad to hear it!
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That is wonderful news! Our thoughts are with you...hopefully it was just a nasty scare.
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Great news!
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We're still in shock, but it's a good kind of feeling! We pray he's right about this.
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Right on man. Hope everything works out for the best. Couldn't hurt to double down on the cabbage and broccoli for a while.
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Right on man. Hope everything works out for the best. Couldn't hurt to double down on the cabbage and broccoli for a while.
Ok, but I'll wash it down with beer!
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Great news on your JH Doc's finding, Bill. Here's hoping that one is correct! In the meantime, I'm praying for you and hoping for the best.
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Have a drink to celebrate when you get home. Great news!
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Good news! No doubt you and your doctor will be watching things closely, but we're all hoping he's got it right.
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That's great news Bill!!
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Positive thoughts, Bill... positive thoughts...
Remember to break down the word "disease" into it's constituent components... "not-at-ease..." so keep the negatives out of your life...! ;)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncbEucjsNFU
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Thanks to each and everyone of you! Did have a bit of a party last night! Next time, I want 100 % proof of disease before I go off thinking it's another round of treatments. I feel like a dope even saying anything to anybody. I am realistic though. Anything can happen down the road, but I'll be more demanding of a definitive diagnosis next time. The problem is now days they try to avoid anything invasive, even biopsies. However, diagnosing from scans is not an exact science yet. So there's room for error. Another factor in all of this is I have zero symptoms. So all of the data doesn't point to disease by any means. As for positive thinking, I've got the nailed!!!
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Don't feel bad that you told us about it. You got some potential bad news, you wanted support and prayers. No reason to apologize for that.
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Damn! I've been busy the last ten days or so with my elderly mother being in the hospital. I've not been on much so i was crestfallen to read this thread - at least at the start. I'm relieved that it was a false positive - it's very nice to hear some good news nowadays.
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Bill, you just spoke openly amongst a bunch of guys you trust to have your back, no matter how far apart they may be...
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Thanks for the kind words guys. You all are great! I just feel a little stupid right now. I'm getting over it! Like I said, definitive tests next time!!!
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Thanks for the kind words guys. You all are great! I just feel a little stupid right now. I'm getting over it! Like I said, definitive tests next time!!!
You gotta be kidding me! You should feel fully justified in watching this like a hawk.
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You gotta be kidding me! You should feel fully justified in watching this like a hawk.
Thanks Al, you're right. We are very vigilant. In fact, we still aren't 100% sure my Johns Hopkins doc it right on target. He's the best at what he does in the world, literally. But you always have to be skeptical. There's always a patient or two out their who doesn't follow the "typical" path in their disease journey. I don't intend to be the "rare" one that they missed!
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best news i heard in a while......... EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! So happy for yoiu man. Keep on rockin........
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best news i heard in a while......... EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! So happy for yoiu man. Keep on rockin........
Thanks Jim. Next scan on June 15, praying for good results.
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From a lot of people Bill
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Better safe than sorry, Bill! Glad you and the docs are keeping a close eye on things!
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Me too!