A Matter of Life or Death (a real life journal) - Page 8

QuikSand · 01-14-2020, 12:51 PM

good update

Breeze · 01-21-2020, 05:58 AM

January 21, 2020

MRI was also good, so I move on for another 3 months before my next CT Scan. The radiology oncologist admitted to me that at this point I'm serving as a benchmark for future patients. That these new treatments are pushing patients into uncharted territory and that his staff will be monitoring me closely to help them understand how to treat future patients.

Cap Ologist · 01-21-2020, 11:31 AM

Great news!

JonInMiddleGA · 01-21-2020, 12:33 PM

Kodos · 01-21-2020, 01:55 PM

Good to hear!

Breeze · 05-05-2020, 07:45 AM

My latest scan, other than being a pain to coordinate with the Covid situation and dealing with the usual pain in the ass insurance issues, was uneventful. My meeting with the doctor was over the phone, so no blood tests, but the scans showed no change. And we start another 3 month cycle...

PilotMan · 05-05-2020, 10:10 AM

SWEET UPDATE!

Kodos · 05-06-2020, 02:18 PM

JonInMiddleGA · 05-07-2020, 12:11 PM

Solid.

Breeze · 07-08-2020, 06:29 AM

July 8, 2020

The most recent rounds of scans are now complete. I got the MRI last week and the CT yesterday. It was a little odd with Covid measures in place, but no big deal. I will get my first results on Friday, and the other on Tuesday.

Breeze · 07-14-2020, 08:46 AM

July 14, 2020

I have all my reports back. The MRI report is down to less than a page in length, and it states there have been no changes. The Dr was extremely pleased and we're scheduled to do it again in 6 months.

The CT was also good, the Dr stated the lungs looked normal so does the liver and lymph nodes. Said to keep up the good work, and we'll schedule the next scan for October.

So, I'm good for another 3 months...

JAG · 07-14-2020, 09:31 AM

Outstanding news, very happy to hear it.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-14-2020, 03:59 PM

Fuck yeah, you go boy

chesapeake · 07-15-2020, 09:07 AM

Good news!

PilotMan · 07-15-2020, 09:14 AM

That is incredible news man.

Kodos · 07-16-2020, 02:50 PM

Awesome!

Breeze · 07-17-2020, 08:12 AM

As always guys, thanks for the support. It is greatly appreciated.

CraigSca · 08-22-2020, 01:51 PM

Sorry for my lateness, but fantastic news

Breeze · 10-09-2020, 06:50 AM

October 9, 2020

3 months is up, scan day again today. Just the CT this time around, but unfortunately, I have to go all the way down to the main campus at Emory. That's about an hour each way, without traffic (which shouldn't be terrible), whereas I usually go to a local facility which is less than 15 minutes away.

The worst part about the CT is - I'm allergic to the contrast they use, so I have to take a bunch of steroids and Benadryl before and I feel like crap for days.

Breeze · 10-13-2020, 01:59 PM

October 13, 2020

The reports for both my chest and abdomen state "No metastatic disease" so I'm good for another 3 months...which gets me through the holidays.

Breeze · 10-13-2020, 02:05 PM

On my way to get scanned on Friday (9th), when I pulled into the hospital, there was a big group gathered in front of the children's wing. I turned to see what was going on and there was a boy, couldn't have been more than 8 ringing his cancer free bell...it was a pretty awesome sight....

Kodos · 10-13-2020, 02:46 PM

Great news in both instances!

JAG · 10-13-2020, 03:23 PM

Fantastic news, glad to hear it puts you past the holidays too.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-15-2020, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeze

The worst part about the CT is - I'm allergic to the contrast they use, so I have to take a bunch of steroids and Benadryl before and I feel like crap for days.

I only just saw this and, holy crap, my wife just dealt with that. Sounds like the same cocktail to counter the allergy they gave her (for the first time) and sonofabitch, it worked (to my surprise if I'm being honest). Her previous scan some months back where the allergy was discovered scared the crap outta her & Will both, as he had done the driving that day and she reacted while they were eating dinner afterwards. Definitely not prepared for the severe ... shaking? tremors? whatever the right word. It's a nasty allergy to have for sure.

Stoked about your good report, that's the stuff I love to hear.

PilotMan · 10-21-2020, 08:19 PM

Really happy to hear your good reports Breeze. Great news!

britrock88 · 10-22-2020, 08:40 AM

Got trashed by the undefeated rookie league leader who posted a 10(4) yesterday.

Sitting third going into day 9 at 5-3-0 despite my 17/40 hit rate being tied for fifth in the league. Assured of a finish between second and fourth depending on results today, and placement in a B, C, or D league depending on results tomorrow. Suppose I'm playing good defense (yesterday aside) or just getting lucky matchups.

Korme, at 4-2-2 and 18/40 hit rate, is in the same spot in his D league, with the same potential season outcomes.

Breeze · 01-14-2021, 12:11 PM

January 14, 2021

Another round of scans goes well! No changes to report, so reset the clock for 3 more months. The only item that was different was the insurance company balked at the scan of not only the pelvis but the abdomen. We are used to the pelvis being blocked, but the abdomen caught us off guard, and the Dr was out of the office so he couldn't do the peer to peer talk. So just got the chest scanned this time around.

PilotMan · 01-22-2021, 06:27 PM

I can't believe that I missed this last week. Nothing is taken for granted, and another three months to go ahead is great news man. Really good to hear.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-22-2021, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeze

January 14, 2021

Another round of scans goes well! No changes to report, so reset the clock for 3 more months. The only item that was different was the insurance company balked at the scan of not only the pelvis but the abdomen. We are used to the pelvis being blocked, but the abdomen caught us off guard, and the Dr was out of the office so he couldn't do the peer to peer talk. So just got the chest scanned this time around.

And while I read this when posted, I didn't comment at the time but I wanted to specifically thank you for sharing details like this.

Because you have, my household is better prepared for what we're going to inevitably bump into. I've literally talked about the approved/not approved/then approved shuffle with my wife twice in the past week, between your stories and a couple of other people with similar, we'll still be frustrated I'm sure but we won't feel blindsided when it happens either.

And that helps.

Kodos · 01-23-2021, 07:50 AM

Glad to reset for another 3 months. Keep bringing us good news!

Breeze · 04-05-2021, 11:25 AM

April 5, 2021

I go in tomorrow to get the results from my latest scan. I'm much more concerned for this one than I've been in quite a while. Basically, the concerns started way back in January when the wife was exposed to Covid, so I moved in with my brother. In an effort to try and bolster my immune system, I did like so many others - I started taking vitamins and drinking orange juice.

After drinking oj for 8 to 10 days, often times multiple times a day, I got concerned. One of the things I have to stay away from is blood oranges because like grapefruit they impact the effectiveness of my medications. I felt like I was probably ok, because oj is typically made from valencia oranges, but when I looked it up - sure enough - blood oranges were listed in the ingredients.

Follow that with some significant discomfort in my lower left rib cage, and my anxiety is pretty high. I have had the twinges in the rib cage before, but it's been much more common and more pronounced. I'm hoping it is just scar tissue building or tearing that I'm feeling. Regardless, I'm saying my prayers heading into the visit tomorrow.

Kodos · 04-05-2021, 12:02 PM

Good luck tomorrow, Breeze. I will pray for a good result tonight.

hoopsguy · 04-05-2021, 10:32 PM

Been awhile since I've been on this site, but thrilled to see updates over the past year. Good luck with the tests tomorrow, Breeze!

In barely semi-related news, my extended family has shared rave reviews about their care at Emory compared to other facilities in the area. Some COVID, some non-COVID care, but across the board they have seen better outcomes at Emory than other facilities.

larrymcg421 · 04-05-2021, 10:48 PM

Good luck!

Breeze · 04-06-2021, 11:26 AM

April 6, 2021

Scans and blood work continue to be good. The PA was concerned about the pain around the bottom rib, but she poked, prodded, and listened and seems satisfied that everything was ok. The scan showed nothing obviously, so she thinks either the plural lining of the lung is irritated or the bundle of nerves that runs under that rib could be as well. My guess at this point is the scar tissue at the lower part of the lung is rubbing against the nerves or the rib cage and that's the problem. The PA was going to have the doctor take a closer look when he returns from Spring Break with his family.

Kodos · 04-06-2021, 02:33 PM

Sounds good so far!

JonInMiddleGA · 04-06-2021, 10:17 PM

That's what I'm talking 'bout.

Outfuckingstanding.

PilotMan · 04-19-2021, 06:46 PM

So good to hear that things continue to be great for you Breeze.

Breeze · 07-06-2021, 09:56 AM

July 6, 2012

The next round of scans start today with my MRI, and finish with my CT on Wednesday (7/8). I have my MRI follow up tomorrow and my CT follow up on the 13th. Some of my concerns from my last CT scans are still in place for my MRI, because this is my first brain check since I mistakenly drank orange juice for a week. Will let you know what I find out.

Kodos · 07-06-2021, 03:12 PM

I hope you get good results.

PilotMan · 07-13-2021, 09:47 AM

Agreed. Let's go!

Breeze · 07-13-2021, 10:13 AM

July 13, 2021

Just got back from my follow up visit, and I was told that all my scans (CT and MRI) and blood work look fantastic! I was told to keep "trucking" (PAs words not mine) with the same treatment.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-13-2021, 12:48 PM

Most very excellent news.

Kodos · 07-13-2021, 01:32 PM

Sounds great!

Breeze · 07-14-2021, 11:12 AM

Thanks guys!

QuikSand · 07-14-2021, 12:11 PM

PilotMan · 07-20-2021, 10:41 PM

Great news man, really great news. Love it!

Breeze · 07-21-2021, 07:11 AM

Thanks guys...really appreciate the support.

Breeze · 10-12-2021, 12:38 PM

October 12, 2021

Most recent CT scan continues to show no areas of concern, so I restart my clock and I get to relax through the holiday season.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-12-2021, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeze

October 12, 2021

Most recent CT scan continues to show no areas of concern, so I restart my clock and I get to relax through the holiday season.

Woot mfing WOOT

01-21-2020, 12:33 PM	#354
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01-21-2020, 01:55 PM	#355
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05-05-2020, 10:10 AM	#357
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05-06-2020, 02:18 PM	#358
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05-07-2020, 12:11 PM	#359
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Solid. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

01-14-2020, 12:51 PM	#351
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	good update

01-21-2020, 05:58 AM	#352
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	January 21, 2020 MRI was also good, so I move on for another 3 months before my next CT Scan. The radiology oncologist admitted to me that at this point I'm serving as a benchmark for future patients. That these new treatments are pushing patients into uncharted territory and that his staff will be monitoring me closely to help them understand how to treat future patients.

01-21-2020, 11:31 AM	#353
Cap Ologist College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flower Mound, TX	Great news!

05-05-2020, 07:45 AM	#356
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	My latest scan, other than being a pain to coordinate with the Covid situation and dealing with the usual pain in the ass insurance issues, was uneventful. My meeting with the doctor was over the phone, so no blood tests, but the scans showed no change. And we start another 3 month cycle...

07-08-2020, 06:29 AM	#360
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	July 8, 2020 The most recent rounds of scans are now complete. I got the MRI last week and the CT yesterday. It was a little odd with Covid measures in place, but no big deal. I will get my first results on Friday, and the other on Tuesday.

07-14-2020, 08:46 AM	#361
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	July 14, 2020 I have all my reports back. The MRI report is down to less than a page in length, and it states there have been no changes. The Dr was extremely pleased and we're scheduled to do it again in 6 months. The CT was also good, the Dr stated the lungs looked normal so does the liver and lymph nodes. Said to keep up the good work, and we'll schedule the next scan for October. So, I'm good for another 3 months...

07-14-2020, 09:31 AM	#362
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	Outstanding news, very happy to hear it.

07-14-2020, 03:59 PM	#363
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Fuck yeah, you go boy __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

07-15-2020, 09:07 AM	#364
chesapeake College Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, VA	Good news!

07-15-2020, 09:14 AM	#365
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	That is incredible news man. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-16-2020, 02:50 PM	#366
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Awesome! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

07-17-2020, 08:12 AM	#367
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	As always guys, thanks for the support. It is greatly appreciated.

08-22-2020, 01:51 PM	#368
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Sorry for my lateness, but fantastic news __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

10-09-2020, 06:50 AM	#369
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	October 9, 2020 3 months is up, scan day again today. Just the CT this time around, but unfortunately, I have to go all the way down to the main campus at Emory. That's about an hour each way, without traffic (which shouldn't be terrible), whereas I usually go to a local facility which is less than 15 minutes away. The worst part about the CT is - I'm allergic to the contrast they use, so I have to take a bunch of steroids and Benadryl before and I feel like crap for days. Last edited by Breeze : 10-09-2020 at 06:52 AM.

10-13-2020, 01:59 PM	#370
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	October 13, 2020 The reports for both my chest and abdomen state "No metastatic disease" so I'm good for another 3 months...which gets me through the holidays.

10-13-2020, 02:05 PM	#371
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	On my way to get scanned on Friday (9th), when I pulled into the hospital, there was a big group gathered in front of the children's wing. I turned to see what was going on and there was a boy, couldn't have been more than 8 ringing his cancer free bell...it was a pretty awesome sight....

10-13-2020, 02:46 PM	#372
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Great news in both instances! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

10-13-2020, 03:23 PM	#373
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	Fantastic news, glad to hear it puts you past the holidays too.

10-21-2020, 08:19 PM	#375
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Really happy to hear your good reports Breeze. Great news! __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-22-2020, 08:40 AM	#376
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	Got trashed by the undefeated rookie league leader who posted a 10(4) yesterday. Sitting third going into day 9 at 5-3-0 despite my 17/40 hit rate being tied for fifth in the league. Assured of a finish between second and fourth depending on results today, and placement in a B, C, or D league depending on results tomorrow. Suppose I'm playing good defense (yesterday aside) or just getting lucky matchups. Korme, at 4-2-2 and 18/40 hit rate, is in the same spot in his D league, with the same potential season outcomes.

01-14-2021, 12:11 PM	#377
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	January 14, 2021 Another round of scans goes well! No changes to report, so reset the clock for 3 more months. The only item that was different was the insurance company balked at the scan of not only the pelvis but the abdomen. We are used to the pelvis being blocked, but the abdomen caught us off guard, and the Dr was out of the office so he couldn't do the peer to peer talk. So just got the chest scanned this time around. Last edited by Breeze : 01-14-2021 at 12:13 PM.

01-22-2021, 06:27 PM	#378
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I can't believe that I missed this last week. Nothing is taken for granted, and another three months to go ahead is great news man. Really good to hear. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

01-23-2021, 07:50 AM	#380
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Glad to reset for another 3 months. Keep bringing us good news! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

04-05-2021, 11:25 AM	#381
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	April 5, 2021 I go in tomorrow to get the results from my latest scan. I'm much more concerned for this one than I've been in quite a while. Basically, the concerns started way back in January when the wife was exposed to Covid, so I moved in with my brother. In an effort to try and bolster my immune system, I did like so many others - I started taking vitamins and drinking orange juice. After drinking oj for 8 to 10 days, often times multiple times a day, I got concerned. One of the things I have to stay away from is blood oranges because like grapefruit they impact the effectiveness of my medications. I felt like I was probably ok, because oj is typically made from valencia oranges, but when I looked it up - sure enough - blood oranges were listed in the ingredients. Follow that with some significant discomfort in my lower left rib cage, and my anxiety is pretty high. I have had the twinges in the rib cage before, but it's been much more common and more pronounced. I'm hoping it is just scar tissue building or tearing that I'm feeling. Regardless, I'm saying my prayers heading into the visit tomorrow.

04-05-2021, 12:02 PM	#382
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Good luck tomorrow, Breeze. I will pray for a good result tonight. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

04-05-2021, 10:32 PM	#383
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Been awhile since I've been on this site, but thrilled to see updates over the past year. Good luck with the tests tomorrow, Breeze! In barely semi-related news, my extended family has shared rave reviews about their care at Emory compared to other facilities in the area. Some COVID, some non-COVID care, but across the board they have seen better outcomes at Emory than other facilities.

04-05-2021, 10:48 PM	#384
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04-06-2021, 11:26 AM	#385
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	April 6, 2021 Scans and blood work continue to be good. The PA was concerned about the pain around the bottom rib, but she poked, prodded, and listened and seems satisfied that everything was ok. The scan showed nothing obviously, so she thinks either the plural lining of the lung is irritated or the bundle of nerves that runs under that rib could be as well. My guess at this point is the scar tissue at the lower part of the lung is rubbing against the nerves or the rib cage and that's the problem. The PA was going to have the doctor take a closer look when he returns from Spring Break with his family.

04-06-2021, 02:33 PM	#386
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Sounds good so far! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

04-06-2021, 10:17 PM	#387
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	That's what I'm talking 'bout. Outfuckingstanding. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis