CharlieD Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Had my angioplasty Friday and it went well. Repaired one artery that was 80% blocked with two stents. He used the non-medicated stents thinking that the medication could effect future cancer treatments. Now it's a new CT and off to Roswell Park to see where we are and to determine a course of action. Possibly Tarceva or another chemo. I'll let the experts at RPCI make that decision. Another bridge crossed on this long and winding journey. Best to all of you and God Bless Charlie E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Charlie, I was looking for an update, but WOW! I didn't expect one so soon. I am so glad to hear that all went well with the surgery. You are so strong to h endure this on top of cancer. Hoping that the new treatment you receive will be successful AND kind to you! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Charlie, This is great news, and you sound so optimistic! It's catching! Keep it up and let us know about the next phase. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Hi Charlie.. Glad to hear everything went well...!! Drive through surgery. It is amazing. My last stent was a drug eluting stent. Paclitaxil. A chemo drug used to treat lung cancer...can you believe it? Now... when do you start your therapy...forward and onward, my fellow cancer warrior! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Charlie- I am so glad that everything turned out fine! Take a little time to heal and breath easy, you got a great heart! Keep in touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Charlie,that is great news.I'm very glad everything went well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Charlie, Glad everything went well. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 That was fast. Glad you are feeling up to posting so soon. I bet you have more energy than you have for a while. Happy it is over for you and you can get on with fighting this other beast in your life. Keep in touch and let us know what they decide. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Charlie, Great to hear that it was a success and your already back in the saddle! Your right, this is a long and winding journey, but so worth it. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Charlie, glad to hear the angioplasty and stent placements went well. I had quadruple bypass surgery 7 years ago, and have done well since. I hope the same for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted January 16, 2005 Author Share Posted January 16, 2005 Thanks for the posts. It's great to have good friends like you guys. It is hard to believe that I feel so good less than 48 hours after angioplasty. Hven't felt this good for a long time. The blockage must have been taking its toll without my knowledge. Can't wait till Wednesday when I can get back to running or the treadmill. Not being able to exercise has really been bugging me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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