Don M Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I have been trying to get cyberknife treatment for almost 2 months now. After I cleared the insurance hurdle, I had to wait for fiducial placement to be scheduled. I finally got a date. I have the procedure this Thursday at 1430. There is a chance that the doc will not succeed in placing the fiducials, but I think he will be able to do it. After fiducial placement I go through a week or 2 of planning and then can start the actual cyberknife treatment. I think they will give me 5 doses because I have such a large tumor (4.5 by 7 cm). So, I am finally back on the treatment train. I was getting kind of antsy there for a while, having a huge tumor and not treating it. I went on ativan for the last week or so and it helped. I had a chest ct scan on April 23 and it had shown that there was no change in the tumor since March 12. It is probably still the same. Now I get to kill it or shrink it at least with the incredible killing/shrinking machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 That's great, Don. Looking forward to your update! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Great news, I know you are ready to get going on this. Keep us posted. I will be sure to keep you in my prayers. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betts Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I'm glad your wait is almost over and you can get this treatment going. Best of luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 That's great news Don. Hope it all goes well for you and I look forward to hearing of great results. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Finally! I am so glad for you Don, and I hope the treatment is just the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I am glad you have things scheduled-- good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Don, I'm so glad you are finally getting a new plan in motion. You have been on my mind, in my prayers and I've been looking for an update. Know that my prayers are with you . Please keep us posted. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Great news, Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Best of Luck on Thursday Don. How do they place these fiducials, with bronchoscope? Prayers as always, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Don, That's great. now lets go get that critter out of there. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I am so happy to hear this news Don! It's been a long time coming. If you feel up to it maybe you can give us a blow by blow of how this works and how it goes. Good luck to you on Thursday and just for a little extra I'm sending up a prayer for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyslittlegirl Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I'm so happy your are back on the treatment path. Praying that all goes great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Don, congratulations on finally getting the treatment plan you want in place. Best of luck with all of it. Can you explain a little more about the fiducials? Praying that it all works quickly and well. You deserve a big break my friend. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Don, Good for you! Looking forward to hearing about the shrinking and killing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieJane Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 That's great news, Don! I will pray for successful treatments and look forward to hearing your update! -steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 So happy to hear this news, Don. Looking forward to great results. Ellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 That's great to hear Don! Prayers all goes well. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Don, I am so happy for you. Best of luck on Thursday. Everything is going to be find. A big hug y prayers bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Yea Don!!!! Wow, I guess I missed the size of the tumor. Hmm... will be watching for your updates. Gosh, I'm so excited for you! What technique are they using for placing the fiducials? I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating... you are soooo cutting edge Don! Best of luck, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Don, Glad to hear you're back on track with the killing machine. Continued prayers. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Don, great news. I'm very happy for you. I was wondering why you hadn't posted anything about the procedure & thought maybe I'd missed it. Sure took a long time to get everything in place but I wish you good luck with it. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I hope the fiducial placement goes smoothly and that treatment is completely successful. I'll be saying lots of prayers for you on Thursday. Please keep us posted. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Very cool! Man, if anyone can wade through the red tape and bureaucracy of insurace, it is you. I picture you with a machete, hacking through jungles when you go after them. You're an inspiration to us all about not taking "no" for an answer. Praying for you! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Its been a long time coming... I know how bad you wanted this. My prayers are with you this week. Good luck. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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