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for Wed, 19 Nov 2008 @ 1700 I was initially diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on 14 June 2008. The diagnosis was confirmed on 20 June 2008. X-ray and MRI located the tumor in my pelvic girdle and lower spine. Over a two-week period X- ray therapy was used to kill as much of the tumor as possible without damaging the adjacent healthy bone & tissue. Following the X-ray therapy I was put on an aggressive regime of chemotherapy which was adjusted from week to week based on data provided by periodic blood tests. The blood tests indicated I was doing quite well with regard to the tumor but I was wracked by a constantly increasing level of pain in my lower back. On 22 October a series of X-rays revealed I'd suffered a compression fracture of the #3 lumbar vertebrae. On 30 October I underwent vertebroplasty, a surgical procedure in which the crushed vertebrae is first returned to its original length and configuration then fixed in that position by injecting a fast- setting cement into the voids the tumor had created INSIDE of the vertebrae. The procedure was successful. The cessation of pain allowed me to devote more time to the exercises needed to restore the musculature that had been destroyed by the tumor... and by the chemotherapy. Today, the 19th of November, 2008, the aggressive regime was deemed a success and was replaced with a more benign regime using drugs that do not have the side-effects of the original regime. I still have cancer. I'm still as weak as a cat. But the cancer has been reduced to a manageable state that may lead to remission. The weakness now depends on my determination to overcome it. --R.S.Hoover |
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On Nov 19, 7:47*pm, " wrote:
Cancer Report for Wed, 19 Nov 2008 @ 1700 I was initially diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on 14 June 2008. *The diagnosis was confirmed on 20 June 2008. *X-ray and MRI located the tumor in my pelvic girdle and lower spine. *Over a two-week period X- ray therapy was used to kill as much of the tumor as possible without damaging the adjacent healthy bone & tissue. *Following the X-ray therapy I was put on an aggressive regime of chemotherapy which was adjusted from week to week based on data provided by periodic blood tests. The blood tests indicated I was doing quite well with regard to the tumor but I was wracked by a constantly increasing level of pain in my lower back. *On 22 October a series of X-rays revealed I'd suffered a compression fracture of the #3 lumbar vertebrae. On 30 October I underwent vertebroplasty, a surgical procedure in which the crushed vertebrae is first returned to its original length and configuration then fixed in that position by injecting a fast- setting cement into the voids the tumor had created INSIDE of the vertebrae. *The procedure was successful. *The cessation of pain allowed me to devote more time to the exercises needed to restore the musculature that had been destroyed by the tumor... and by the chemotherapy. Today, the 19th of November, 2008, the aggressive regime was deemed a success and was replaced with a more benign regime using drugs that do not have the side-effects of the original regime. I still have cancer. *I'm still as weak as a cat. *But the cancer has been reduced to a manageable state that may lead to remission. The weakness now depends on my determination to overcome it. --R.S.Hoover That's very good news Bob...... |
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On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:47:11 -0800 (PST), "
wrote: Cancer Report for Wed, 19 Nov 2008 @ 1700 I was initially diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on 14 June 2008. The diagnosis was confirmed on 20 June 2008. X-ray and MRI located the tumor in my pelvic girdle and lower spine. Over a two-week period X- ray therapy was used to kill as much of the tumor as possible without damaging the adjacent healthy bone & tissue. Following the X-ray therapy I was put on an aggressive regime of chemotherapy which was adjusted from week to week based on data provided by periodic blood tests. The blood tests indicated I was doing quite well with regard to the tumor but I was wracked by a constantly increasing level of pain in my lower back. On 22 October a series of X-rays revealed I'd suffered a compression fracture of the #3 lumbar vertebrae. On 30 October I underwent vertebroplasty, a surgical procedure in which the crushed vertebrae is first returned to its original length and configuration then fixed in that position by injecting a fast- setting cement into the voids the tumor had created INSIDE of the vertebrae. The procedure was successful. The cessation of pain allowed me to devote more time to the exercises needed to restore the musculature that had been destroyed by the tumor... and by the chemotherapy. Today, the 19th of November, 2008, the aggressive regime was deemed a success and was replaced with a more benign regime using drugs that do not have the side-effects of the original regime. I still have cancer. I'm still as weak as a cat. But the cancer has been reduced to a manageable state that may lead to remission. The weakness now depends on my determination to overcome it. --R.S.Hoover I am one of those guys who don't post a lot, but I read everyday. I have often been amused by some of the outlandish rhetoric that flies back and forth, telling me that there are some real oddballs out there. But you, sir, have proven to be a solid gentleman, and I am glad that you have received this news. Enjoy the best parts of every day. You deserve it. Best of luck. Tim Hickey Zenith CH-300 Driver. |
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On Nov 19, 5:47*pm, " wrote:
Cancer Report for Wed, 19 Nov 2008 @ 1700 I was initially diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on 14 June 2008. *The diagnosis was confirmed on 20 June 2008. *X-ray and MRI located the tumor in my pelvic girdle and lower spine. *Over a two-week period X- ray therapy was used to kill as much of the tumor as possible without damaging the adjacent healthy bone & tissue. *Following the X-ray therapy I was put on an aggressive regime of chemotherapy which was adjusted from week to week based on data provided by periodic blood tests. The blood tests indicated I was doing quite well with regard to the tumor but I was wracked by a constantly increasing level of pain in my lower back. *On 22 October a series of X-rays revealed I'd suffered a compression fracture of the #3 lumbar vertebrae. On 30 October I underwent vertebroplasty, a surgical procedure in which the crushed vertebrae is first returned to its original length and configuration then fixed in that position by injecting a fast- setting cement into the voids the tumor had created INSIDE of the vertebrae. *The procedure was successful. *The cessation of pain allowed me to devote more time to the exercises needed to restore the musculature that had been destroyed by the tumor... and by the chemotherapy. Today, the 19th of November, 2008, the aggressive regime was deemed a success and was replaced with a more benign regime using drugs that do not have the side-effects of the original regime. I still have cancer. *I'm still as weak as a cat. *But the cancer has been reduced to a manageable state that may lead to remission. The weakness now depends on my determination to overcome it. --R.S.Hoover Great nkews! I especially appreciate the infor on the collapsed vertebra. I have a pinched nerve in that location that has been worrying me and was leery of an operation. Your info cured that. Keep on, keeping on! Harry K |
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Well, Bob, you're kind of like a medicine man of aircraft nuts and
bolts, and, alot of other stuff that's relevant to doing well for yourself, and unselfish with your knowlege. The cancer thing has definitely written a check with insufficient funds. A.L. Phoenix P.S. cats might be weak, but they "take a licking. and keep on ticking" (or in your case: kicking as in "to the curb"). |
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wrote in message ... Cancer Report for Wed, 19 Nov 2008 @ 1700 I was initially diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on 14 June 2008. The diagnosis was confirmed on 20 June 2008. X-ray and MRI located the tumor in my pelvic girdle and lower spine. Over a two-week period X- ray therapy was used to kill as much of the tumor as possible without damaging the adjacent healthy bone & tissue. Following the X-ray therapy I was put on an aggressive regime of chemotherapy which was adjusted from week to week based on data provided by periodic blood tests. The blood tests indicated I was doing quite well with regard to the tumor but I was wracked by a constantly increasing level of pain in my lower back. On 22 October a series of X-rays revealed I'd suffered a compression fracture of the #3 lumbar vertebrae. On 30 October I underwent vertebroplasty, a surgical procedure in which the crushed vertebrae is first returned to its original length and configuration then fixed in that position by injecting a fast- setting cement into the voids the tumor had created INSIDE of the vertebrae. The procedure was successful. The cessation of pain allowed me to devote more time to the exercises needed to restore the musculature that had been destroyed by the tumor... and by the chemotherapy. Today, the 19th of November, 2008, the aggressive regime was deemed a success and was replaced with a more benign regime using drugs that do not have the side-effects of the original regime. I still have cancer. I'm still as weak as a cat. But the cancer has been reduced to a manageable state that may lead to remission. The weakness now depends on my determination to overcome it. --R.S.Hoover Good deal ! Sounds like a nice sunrise, after a long dark night. Best to you. Flash |
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On Nov 19, 5:47*pm, " wrote:
Cancer Report --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks, guys. I don't especially care for hanging out my personal laundry in public but enough of you have expressed a sincere interest -- and backed it up with action -- that it would be churlish of me to not provide a public update of my condition. Five months ago I thought I was going to die before Christmas. But the more I read, the more I came to understand that the outcome of this particular form of cancer -- a TREATABLE cancer -- depends largely on the attitude of the victim. (Being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma impacted the income of many victims, especially if they drove an airplane for a living.) By pushing the physicians (and myself) it was possible to skew the odds in my favor. But doing so would impact some projects I was working on with a number of you, which is why I announced my condition in a public posting. (You've got to admit, when it comes to excuses "I've got cancer" out-does "The dog ate my home-work.") This 'fight,' as some called it, attracted a lot of attention and produced a lot of mail, which to answer individually would have been impractical. Hence the public airing. Another way for you to look at it is that YOU have had an influence in the outcome. Think about that one for a minute. We are all hairy- chested individuals here, Masters of the Sky, etc. But we have had an influence on the outcome of a case of cancer. Which should cause you to wonder what else you might influence by simply banding together. -Bob |
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wrote Thanks, guys. I don't especially care for hanging out my personal laundry in public but enough of you have expressed a sincere interest -- and backed it up with action -- that it would be churlish of me to not provide a public update of my condition. Jim: And thanks for being a big enough man to put aside your personal feelings, and keeping us up to date. I for one greatly appreciate it, and have been happy to keep you in prayers, at least once, each and every day. I fully believe in the power of prayer, (without getting ultra religious, here) and have seen miracles take place for other people in my life. Vee: Another way for you to look at it is that YOU have had an influence in the outcome. Think about that one for a minute. We are all hairy- chested individuals here, Masters of the Sky, etc. But we have had an influence on the outcome of a case of cancer. Which should cause you to wonder what else you might influence by simply banding together. Jim: Yep. Strength in numbers. Strength in pulling together, as you said. It _is_ a powerful force. Jim: What we have done, I hope, is to give you hope, too. But YOU have been the one with all of the strength. The strength to not lie down to die. The strength to believe in the chance for a cure. The strength to keep on with your life, as well as it could be lived. Jim: YOU have done that, by keeping your projects alive, and going, as best you could. Keep up the good fight. Your news today, I believe is just one in a long line of successes. Jim: Besides that, you are way to ornery to let a little thing like the "C" get you down, right? g -- Jim in NC |
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On Nov 19, 9:46*pm, "Morgans" wrote:
Jim: *YOU have done that, by keeping your projects alive, and going, as best you could. *Keep up the good fight. *Your news today, I believe is just one in a long line of successes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Jim, et al, Now my hat don't fit... How are we going to solve that one? :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm scheduled for another MRI today, this one will focus on my right hip which has formed an unexplained lump. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The most worry-some side-effect is neuropathy along my left side. Neuropathy is a fancy name for ANY kind of pain or unusual behavior. In this case it means my left arm & hand have 'gone to sleep.' I'm unable to grasp things with my left hand. AND I CAN'T TYPE. I'm doing okay now but the tingling will become worse as the day wears on until my left hand becomes disabled. The problem here is that neuropathy resulting from a drug interaction or side-effect is often PERMANENT. The physician has discontinued the drugs that are the most likely candidates for causing this particular side-effect but it will take several days for my system to flush-out the remnants. My worry here is that if the effect proves permanent, I may not be able to type. I'll just have to wait and see. -R.S.Hoover |
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