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I want to thank all of you for the support, prayers, good thoughts, positive vibes and anything else you all have sent my way. Today, I met with my oncologist. He was reading over my scans and underlining areas on the paper. Kind of got me a little nervous. When he was done, he looked at me and said, "Your Lung is healing fine" You are still in "REMISSION". Isn't that word a "GEM". He also talked about the kidney tumors, but he said he wasn't a urologist and would let my urologist explain the reports to me. On the positive side, he did say that both of the tumors in each kidney had shrunk and that he was pleased with that. I'll see my urologist next Wednesday. Next scans in three months. Hanging in and most of all trying to stay positive at all times.
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Glad he had that X-Ray. Also really glad he is starting to feel better. Great meds today for pneumonia. Hope each day improves greatly. All my best.
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I was a little down today and then read your post. All I can say is "THANK YOU"
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It's been awhile since I have posted, but I read most of all post. I had CT Scans this week and Will find out the results Monday. I am going absolutely bonkers waiting. Does it ever get easier. Wish me luck, I think I will need it this time.
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Dave, as you can see I am not exactly a gun ho poster. Like you I come here often during the day and read the forums. There is nothing that pleases me more that to hear good stories and how well people are doing. That is so encouraging to me. I know there is a lot of sadness also and that really bothers me deeply. No one should shy away from posting good news. It is so,so helpful to newcomers. Just wanted to say something about your excellent post. Thanks.
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Hope the meds do the trick. Sending all good thoughts for a quick recovery.
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Thanks for the update. Wish you could have said he was a lot better, but I hope the new drug kicks the behind out of this virus or what ever it is. I wish him all the best on the bracytherapy My thoughts are with you both.
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Hi Ry, hope John is feeling better and they figure out a plan of treatment. All my best wishes.
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Hoop-te-do. Great, I am with you all the way. Keep up the good work.
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Hi Ry, thanks so much for the update. I did see on your profile that John was going to have a bronc, but I could not find any result. Wish him well and hope he is feeling better soon.
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Hey, just wanted to let everyone know that I am still around. Sorry for not posting anything in a while. Also like to thank Maire for keeping everyone aware of me. Just healing slowly from my kidney turmors surgery. Lung cancer seems to be in remission. Nothing else new.
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With you all the way, Great News!!!!! Continue to be Positive.
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Just thought I'd check in. Have not posted in a long time. Did post to this thread in April last year, I was just starting then. It make one year this month and I am still kicking and hope to be for a longtime. I have been in chats on Tuesdays and read a lot. I was encouraged by this thread back in April and it encourages others.
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I haven't posted in a long time, but have been in the chats sessions. I got the results of my scans today and just had to say something. EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING, is stable. No change from three months ago. Even the tumors in the kidneys haven't grown at all. He even feels the lung could be in remission but would not be able to tell unless a biopsy is done and he doesn't want to do one right now, but he is going to look at the scans and make that determination later. What even surprised me was he even talked about the possibility of lung surgery, that shocked me, because in the beginning he had said no because it had spread to chest walls. He seemed very happy with my progress and told me I responded well to the treatments. He said I looked good and even gained five pounds. As far as the kidneys go, he told me that there was a new doctor that joined the team of my urologist that does laparoscopic surgery and he was going to talk to him about my case to see if it could be done to be less evasive. I'm all for that. So for now, it's new scans in three months and if then everything is the same, he will discuss surgery at that time. I am very thankful on this Thanksgiving Eve.
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I am very happy for you, Randy. You work so hard trying to help everyone, the state should give you those plates free of charge.
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Thank you so much Randy. Although, we all feel the pain, we must never, never give up.
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Don, I am so sorry to hear that. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. She was truly an inspiration to me and other. She fought a great fight and was a true survivor.
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All of you have made some interesting points about weight. I have lost some weight and I am having a heck of a time trying to put it back on. I eat three meals a day, but not as much as I use to. I have been making shakes with ice cream and weight gaining powder I bought. Trouble is it gives me cramps and gas. I will keep trying to gain the weight back, but it's hard. Someone mentioned eating little snacks several times a day. I also find that hard to do. Well anyway, good post and so true.
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I didn't real know where to post this, so I am putting it in the general forum. I would like to apologize to all the members of this board. When I stated posting here, I got all kinds of support, it is one great place to be a member of with this disease. I haven't been around or posted in a while and let me explain why. When I began, I made a mistake of reading every forum and every post. I think that was my downfall. I was even posting comments to encourage others. Then I thought, this is idiotic, how can I encourage others, when my journey is just beginning. Then the last straw for me was when Charlie passed away. . Here was a man who fought so hard and his local paper even did a story on him. I got depressed. I know there are winners and losers in this game, but it really bothered me. At that point, I didn't log on the board anymore. I did join in to some Tuesday night chats. A friend of mine, Marie that I met by the forums and has the same type lung cancer as me, and we keep in touch by email. She has encouraged me and I hope I have encouraged her. Randy has been help to me in the chats and I thank him for that. As for me, I have just finished a second cycle of chemo. After the first, scans showed 80% shrinkage. Mid August I got for more scans and if things go well , then we do something with the kidneys. Again, I apologize and hope you all understand.
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Marie, All the above message apply here. I sent you a email, so you know where I stand. Take the time you need to digest what the Dr. said and then, "COME OUT FIGHTING"
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Welcome Lori, I know exactly what your feeling. In one minute your whole world changes. Keep your spirits up and see what your doctors decide for treatment. You attitude and knowledge of your decease play an important role. Keeping posting and keep us updated. God Bless
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If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman.
He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was
trying to undermine the policeman's credibility....
Q: "Officer -- did you see my client fleeing the scene?"
A: "No sir. But I subsequently observed a person matching the description of the offender, running several blocks away."
Q: "Officer -- who provided this description?"
A: "The officer who responded to the scene."
Q: "A fellow officer provided the description of this so-called offender. Do you trust your fellow officers?"
A: "Yes, sir. With my life."
Q: "With your life? Let me ask you this then officer. Do you have a room where you change your clothes in preparation for your daily duties?"
A: "Yes sir, we do!"
Q: "And do you have a locker in the room?"
A: "Yes sir, I do."
Q: "And do you have a lock on your locker?"
A: "Yes sir."
Q: "Now why is it, officer, if you trust your fellow officers with your life, you find it necessary to lock your locker in a room you share with these same officers?"
A: "You see, sir -- we share the building with the court complex, and sometimes lawyers have been known to walk through that room."
The courtroom erupted in laughter, and a prompt recess was called.
The officer on the stand has been nominated for this year's "Best Comeback" line -- and we think he'll win.
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Good news is always good to hear. Helps build positive thinking and attitude in all of us. God Bless
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