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Still sending out "good vibes" (in 60s vernacular) from Northern Virginia!:thumbup:
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None of us have forgotten. Prayers and smoke still going up.:thumbup:
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And still thinking of ya plenty, man.
Lots more smoke, hope & strong wishes heading your way. Keep positive & hang tough, OK?
You ain't done by a long shot. Keep the Faith.... See it. Believe it. Make it so. :thumbup:
I'm looking forward to seeing you back here at 100% real soon tryin' to trample my azz at the Trough, brother!
Lots more smoke, hope & strong wishes heading your way. Keep positive & hang tough, OK?
You ain't done by a long shot. Keep the Faith.... See it. Believe it. Make it so. :thumbup:
I'm looking forward to seeing you back here at 100% real soon tryin' to trample my azz at the Trough, brother!
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Prayers sent your way Jason. You've beat it before you can beat it again!
How are your parents coping with their break-in?
I just found out my wifes grandmother who lives in AZ just had a break-in this past Wed. She has bars over all the doors and windows around her house so the bastards used a ladder to get to the roof and climbed in through the skylight. Anyway, prayers will be sent to both you and your parents.
How are your parents coping with their break-in?
I just found out my wifes grandmother who lives in AZ just had a break-in this past Wed. She has bars over all the doors and windows around her house so the bastards used a ladder to get to the roof and climbed in through the skylight. Anyway, prayers will be sent to both you and your parents.
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Thanks, people!
Went to the Sylvester research center today for a look-see with a henoatological oncologist, and learned more in the hour (yes, an hour) we spoke, than I had in the past 3 years. Apparently my form of cancer is found in less than 5% of patients with Hodgkins. The good thing is that it's pretty slow; the bad is that it often turns into NON-Hodgkins lymphoma, which is WAYYY more agressive.
The cancer has spread across my neck, and the mass are 3-4cm each. I have an appointment to meet with a surgeon for a biopsy next Tuesday, and after the biopsy we'll know more about a protocol. If it is still Hodgkins there's a chance I won't have to have stem cell rescue, but if it has morphed, then I will have to have an autologous procedure, which would mean having my stem cells removed from my marrow, hitting me with chemo, then reinserting the stem cells. Sounds like some scary sci-fi type ish.
Anyway, I appreciate all the kind words, prayers and positive energy. You guys really are some of the best.
JVB--sorry to hear about your wife's G-Ma. It's pretty despicable, man. I hope the scumbag is found and she gets her things back.
My parents have made the best of the situation. My dad, who lost 8 guitars, went and bought just two replacements, and is very happy with them. They already received their settlement, and have decided NOT to replace most of their stuff. Instead, they paid off their remaining debt, and now aside from the house, are debt-free. Spending 22.5 years in the USAF taught my dad how to roll with the punches. He's done his best to teach md the same.
I've had to offer up a bunch if knives, just to make sure we're prepared for me possibly being out of work, and I'm looking into getting rid of my G35s, but on the other hand, I've owned some nice things, and I have made some great friends and met good people. What is their to complain about?
Smoke up for anyone suffering tough times. And for all those dealing with job losses, keep your heads up. Times will get better!
Respect and regards,
Jason
Went to the Sylvester research center today for a look-see with a henoatological oncologist, and learned more in the hour (yes, an hour) we spoke, than I had in the past 3 years. Apparently my form of cancer is found in less than 5% of patients with Hodgkins. The good thing is that it's pretty slow; the bad is that it often turns into NON-Hodgkins lymphoma, which is WAYYY more agressive.
The cancer has spread across my neck, and the mass are 3-4cm each. I have an appointment to meet with a surgeon for a biopsy next Tuesday, and after the biopsy we'll know more about a protocol. If it is still Hodgkins there's a chance I won't have to have stem cell rescue, but if it has morphed, then I will have to have an autologous procedure, which would mean having my stem cells removed from my marrow, hitting me with chemo, then reinserting the stem cells. Sounds like some scary sci-fi type ish.
Anyway, I appreciate all the kind words, prayers and positive energy. You guys really are some of the best.
JVB--sorry to hear about your wife's G-Ma. It's pretty despicable, man. I hope the scumbag is found and she gets her things back.
My parents have made the best of the situation. My dad, who lost 8 guitars, went and bought just two replacements, and is very happy with them. They already received their settlement, and have decided NOT to replace most of their stuff. Instead, they paid off their remaining debt, and now aside from the house, are debt-free. Spending 22.5 years in the USAF taught my dad how to roll with the punches. He's done his best to teach md the same.
I've had to offer up a bunch if knives, just to make sure we're prepared for me possibly being out of work, and I'm looking into getting rid of my G35s, but on the other hand, I've owned some nice things, and I have made some great friends and met good people. What is their to complain about?
Smoke up for anyone suffering tough times. And for all those dealing with job losses, keep your heads up. Times will get better!
Respect and regards,
Jason
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smoke sent.
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this Bud is for you sir. Best of wishes sent to you and your loved ones.
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It's been a long time since I posted here, and I had to go back like 28 pages to find this thread since my platinum account reverted back to blue a week ago. I wanted to catch you all up, though, because I have a lot of friends here.
It's been more than 4 months since we found the activity in my left axilla and neck. I had a biopsy a month ago and it revealed nothing we could use. As a result, I was biopsied again this past Friday. They went ontothe same place (left underarm) and boy does it friggin' hurt. I have been laid up since Friday with LOTS of pain, fevers, and dizziness.
The Surgeon had to dig VERY deep with the help of a PET scanner, and he says it's definitely cancer, though I'll have to wait 2 weeks for the full pathology before I know what type it is and what the protocol will be.
The waiting has been murderous on all of us, and I've been out l work since February. At this rate, I may not be ready to return to work in August for the new year, but all I can do is wait and see.
My oncologist still wants to harvest my stem cells, and I'm hoping I don't hafta have a transplant. Regardless, though, I'm almost at the frontline and ready to do battle.
Thanks for reading this and for keeping me in your thoughts. Thank you also to those of you who have sent private messgae and emails. I've appreciated them all.
Respect and regards,
Jason (I'mGatHam!)
It's been more than 4 months since we found the activity in my left axilla and neck. I had a biopsy a month ago and it revealed nothing we could use. As a result, I was biopsied again this past Friday. They went ontothe same place (left underarm) and boy does it friggin' hurt. I have been laid up since Friday with LOTS of pain, fevers, and dizziness.
The Surgeon had to dig VERY deep with the help of a PET scanner, and he says it's definitely cancer, though I'll have to wait 2 weeks for the full pathology before I know what type it is and what the protocol will be.
The waiting has been murderous on all of us, and I've been out l work since February. At this rate, I may not be ready to return to work in August for the new year, but all I can do is wait and see.
My oncologist still wants to harvest my stem cells, and I'm hoping I don't hafta have a transplant. Regardless, though, I'm almost at the frontline and ready to do battle.
Thanks for reading this and for keeping me in your thoughts. Thank you also to those of you who have sent private messgae and emails. I've appreciated them all.
Respect and regards,
Jason (I'mGatHam!)