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Old 01-22-2024, 6:23pm   #1
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Start by saying thanks to all the good folks here who have offered supprt and encouragement during my cancer nightmare!

I did Radiology and chemo at the same time. It was brutal. The radiation course is over, with some chemo left in it's run. Today I met with the Radiologist about my last scans and next steps. I was hoping it would be good news, and figured it was a good sign the doctors are no longer looking at me like, "You poor bastard..." and actually smile at me.


They did not have an initial positive outlook for me at all. Today's visit confirms I'm not just doing good, I'm doing great. To try and give some understanding, there is a test that shows a total amount of cancer found in your body, and it uses a number scale. Normal is 1 to 2. I was at 12.5 when we started treatments. The last results show I am down to THREE (!!!!!). The doctor had all sorts of qualifying details he gave me rounding out support to this one test's numbers.

I have a huge issue with having lost 110 pounds while I was unable to eat, and losing 95% of my fitness level. But I can now actually stand and walk with a cane on my own. I try and do a little more distance each day. Friday I actually went to a concert by a group called "Mr Big", who's members are highly noted players all. I made it in, found my seat and switched between sitting and standing for the show. Hurt like hell the next day, but I did it!

Now, to complicate matters, my Wife got laid off Friday (there goes the health insurance..). So I decided to see if I could qualify for this ACA thing, and I can. Once she is working, I have to jump back to her policy, but I am covered for now.

So we're in Orlando area...if anyone knows a place looking for an Embryologist , let me know....;>!

Thanks again to everybody.....
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:26pm   #2
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Great news on the cancer! BTDT. Hope it stays away for good.
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:27pm   #3
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Excellent news! Hang in there and keep fighting. **** cancer.
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:28pm   #4
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:32pm   #5
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Congrats, really glad to hear that after your previous posts. FYI, you may be able to stay on ACA coverage depending on your income.
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:35pm   #6
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Prayers continue
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:39pm   #7
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Wonderful news! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:44pm   #8
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Great news!!!!
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:51pm   #9
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Amazing news. Hope everything keeps getting better.
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Old 01-22-2024, 6:55pm   #10
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Wicked Awesome news!
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Old 01-22-2024, 7:09pm   #11
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As a fellow cancer survivor, allow me to say GOOD ON YA!

Keep fighting and never let the bastard win!
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Old 01-22-2024, 7:15pm   #12
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Thanks for sharing this!
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Old 01-22-2024, 7:19pm   #13
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Excellent news!
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Old 01-22-2024, 7:54pm   #14
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Most excellent!

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Old 01-22-2024, 8:09pm   #15
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Thanks, I needed some good news today.
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Old 01-22-2024, 8:23pm   #16
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That’s great!
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Old 01-22-2024, 8:29pm   #17
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That. Is. Fantastic. News!
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Old 01-22-2024, 8:31pm   #18
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Very good news, we was pulling for you man.
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Old 01-22-2024, 8:37pm   #19
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Old 01-22-2024, 8:42pm   #20
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Awesome. I need a tissue.
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