Richie61 health update

Richie61 · October 05, 2017, 10:22:39 AM

I had a doctors visit yesterday after CT scans last week. I thought it was going to be a good visit. But I have a growth in the area where my bladder was. Nothing in the lungs, which is good. But I am looking at radiation (5 days a week for 7 weeks) and chemo (once a week for 7 weeks). Again it's a 50-50 chance. Guess the drug trial didn't do much for me - LOL! And I guess I am not going back to work right now.

I am mad and bummed out, but I know I can beat this one! Doctor said that it is better to have it now and not 2 years later.

Always something isn't it? :P

Ed

mirth · October 05, 2017, 10:25:15 AM

Damn. Sorry it was better news, Ed. You're gonna beat it though!

Thanks for keeping us updated. Lots of thoughts and prayers for you, brother.

bob48 · October 05, 2017, 10:27:09 AM

Hang on in there, Ed. We'll all be rooting for you - and yes, you can beat it, no worries.

Barthheart · October 05, 2017, 10:31:10 AM

Keep saying FUCK to Cancer Ed! You'll beat this. O0

BanzaiCat · October 05, 2017, 10:35:55 AM

Hoping the best for you, Ed. You got this. Positivity can go a LONG way towards fighting this.

Sir Slash · October 05, 2017, 10:42:12 AM

I feel for you Ed. I just got diagnosed with Skin Cancer 0n my right arm. Fortunately for me it's the most benign form and I had it excised successfully but I got 6 stitches in my right arm for another week. I don't let it interfere with my gaming though-- Hell No! Anyway, everybody in my family's got Skin Cancer so it's like the Final Exam for my DNA's authenticity.

Somebody's gonna beat this damned disease someday and it might as well be you as some other guy that doesn't deserve it. So hang in there, keep that Prayer Pillow close and we'll all be rooting for you. :bd:

BanzaiCat · October 05, 2017, 10:42:59 AM

Damn, SS!

Well, you DO live in Florida, so...

Try Maine. I bet the sun doesn't come out...tomorrow...

Barthheart · October 05, 2017, 10:45:16 AM

Don't need to be in Florida... my wife has a 4 in long scare on her back from skin cancer removal last year..... :(

BanzaiCat · October 05, 2017, 10:51:15 AM

Yeah, true, it'll get you anywhere. :(

Outside is overrated! Stay inside and game more.

bayonetbrant · October 05, 2017, 10:52:52 AM

Quote from: BanzaiCat on October 05, 2017, 10:35:55 AM
Hoping the best for you, Ed. You got this. Positivity can go a LONG way towards fighting this.

What he said.

Staggerwing · October 05, 2017, 11:56:55 AM

Hang in there Ed. We're all rooting' for you!

MikeGER · October 05, 2017, 12:08:37 PM

Quote from: Staggerwing on October 05, 2017, 11:56:55 AM
Hang in there Ed. We're all rooting' for you!

+10 !

Gusington · October 05, 2017, 12:11:37 PM

You will do this Ed! And we'll all rally around you for a great victory!

airboy · October 05, 2017, 12:55:32 PM

Quote from: Richie61 on October 05, 2017, 10:22:39 AM
I had a doctors visit yesterday after CT scans last week. I thought it was going to be a good visit. But I have a growth in the area where my bladder was. Nothing in the lungs, which is good. But I am looking at radiation (5 days a week for 7 weeks) and chemo (once a week for 7 weeks). Again it's a 50-50 chance. Guess the drug trial didn't do much for me - LOL! And I guess I am not going back to work right now.

I am mad and bummed out, but I know I can beat this one! Doctor said that it is better to have it now and not 2 years later.

Always something isn't it? :P

Ed

I've prayed for your recovery Ed.

All the best,
Airboy

airboy · October 05, 2017, 12:58:11 PM

Quote from: Sir Slash on October 05, 2017, 10:42:12 AM
I feel for you Ed. I just got diagnosed with Skin Cancer 0n my right arm. Fortunately for me it's the most benign form and I had it excised successfully but I got 6 stitches in my right arm for another week. I don't let it interfere with my gaming though-- Hell No! Anyway, everybody in my family's got Skin Cancer so it's like the Final Exam for my DNA's authenticity.

Somebody's gonna beat this damned disease someday and it might as well be you as some other guy that doesn't deserve it. So hang in there, keep that Prayer Pillow close and we'll all be rooting for you. :bd:

I saw my Dad have so many of these removed growing up that I was determined not to let it happen to me. I wore a (thin) long sleeve shirt when fishing, working outside, or attending outside sporting events for my entire life. Lots of sunscreen. People have accused me of being "vampire guy" because I stay so pale. But I've avoided having any skin cancers for 50+ years now. Both of my brothers have had them chopped out, but not me.