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Oh my, that's a mouthful (literally)!!
Prayers for your healing will continue, that this tumor shrinks down to nothing along with any and all discomfort it causes. You'll be back to eating all your favorite foods, in Jesus' name!
As a side note, before this scourge took over, I hung all six sheets of the 7/16ths OSB by myself. Without use of a lift. I strung 2x4 across the sidewalls 2 foot from front and same on back to hold the osb up in the air an inch and three quarters below joist height. That allowed me the ability to slide them into place, while getting them set. Once in position, thick door shims held them in place while I secured them.
The gap you see in front is to allow my metal roll up door to easily raise and lower in case of inclement weather (tornado, crazy cat lady, etc) or whatever life throws at me.
Robert I can't express in words how much I appreciate this moving comment. Just: Thank you.
It seems that we are one family. I mean - all those people participating here in this thread.
That we are. Keep shining your light out into the world to brighten other's paths.
That's about right. Mine was 16 spread out over 4 months. But each type cancer has its own schedule. Depending on type , staging etc
I suppose radiation will be after that.
Fran
Damn Rob, I am gone fir a few days and just trying to catch up. Debs older sister died a few days ago so we are just dealing with that. As for me, have just been in bed for 5 days. Breathing really messing me up. You are in a much worse situation, I can't understand how they can pull your teeth but not burn that tumor out. I'd have called but doubt you can talk. Tried to see if I can get a ride down to see you but Karlene and Mike have no boat deliveries down that way for at least a month or 2. They are leaving today to pick a boat up from Michigan and deliver it to Portland, ME
Hang in there Rob, Ole Ron has you in his thoughts daily. I need to get better too, hate this feeling of being old and used up. Have not even touched my stereo or guitars in over a week. I have a CT scan coming up again, seems like every 3-4 months now but lung cancer is mich more treatable if caught early. Cardiologist said my heart ok still. They were discussing opening me up and removing all the bad lung tissue. So far I am saying no, I don't want my sternum cracked open and rib retractor opening up whats supposed to never see the light of day. Sadly, so far my lungs to far gone for Zephyr Valves
Anyway, hoping you get to play some pool. My granddaughter is in a pool league now. She is using my old Viking breaking stick and just bought a purple Viking 19oz for shooting. She is a lvl 3 now
Hang in there Rob, Ole Ron has you in his thoughts daily. I need to get better too, hate this feeling of being old and used up. Have not even touched my stereo or guitars in over a week. I have a CT scan coming up again, seems like every 3-4 months now but lung cancer is mich more treatable if caught early. Cardiologist said my heart ok still. They were discussing opening me up and removing all the bad lung tissue. So far I am saying no, I don't want my sternum cracked open and rib retractor opening up whats supposed to never see the light of day. Sadly, so far my lungs to far gone for Zephyr Valves
Anyway, hoping you get to play some pool. My granddaughter is in a pool league now. She is using my old Viking breaking stick and just bought a purple Viking 19oz for shooting. She is a lvl 3 now
Hiya Ron,
Hang in there.
As far as treatment. Back in the old days they would have pried that tumor out but the devastation from that would have been worse than the tumor. But now the idea is to shrink the dang things with chemo and radiation. Then do surgery on the hopefully greatly shrunk and mostly cancer free growth.
Surgery by and large is worse than the chemo and radiation. And lowering the tumor footprint helps make the surgery as less impactful as possible.
Frannie
Damn, dude how is that mouth monster not choking you? Looks like anything but living tissue. Hoping, praying & counting on the medical magicians to "attenuate" that most foreign of foreign objects down to the size of a protozoan's pecker- or even less. You are one high-spirited guy in the face of such long drawn-out miserable medical mayhem, no doubt in my mind you're already winning. So dont stop now, you're on a roll!
Wow, what an inspiration
Wow, what an inspiration
Quadman2
Lunatic Member
Looks like you've been able to keep up with the recent changes/plans that have been set up for you. Good for you, in the way you strive to deal with the changing aforemention med intentions!
You seems to have a steel backbone, wherein others might have not been able to cope with things, let alone share the tough journey that you have experienced to date.
You also have built quite the following,and I'll bet the "Big Guy" has to had to hire the extra help in order to keep up with prayers being sent...
with you in mind.
Keep us engaged, Rob.
We care!
Q
You seems to have a steel backbone, wherein others might have not been able to cope with things, let alone share the tough journey that you have experienced to date.
You also have built quite the following,
and I'll bet the "Big Guy" has to had to hire the extra help in order to keep up with prayers being sent...with you in mind.
Keep us engaged, Rob.
We care!
Q
Rob, Although we've never met. You are in my thoughts quite a bit over the last few weeks. It is obvious that many AK'ers love you and are concerned. I continue to marvel at your strength and perseverance. Your determination and humor are uplifting. We are all with you.
Jeff S
Jeff S
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