Hello All,
Haven't been on the board to much lately. Been busy landscaping a 6000 sq ft. lawn. Sodded 4500
sq.ft. of it three weeks ago. It looks great. Am waiting for rain to finisn the job. It hasn't rained more than 1/2" in the last 24 days. (poop)
The reason I'm writing tonight is I wanted you to know I finished my last (scheduled) chemo session on Monday. I had a total of 6 treatments. I will be having an MRI of my neck this Friday. Meeet with the on'gist Monday,
August 16th to get the results. Was taking Taxol & Carboplatin. I'm hoping the chemo has arrested the growth of my reoccurance.
The scheduling Nurse came in with the appointment and had scheduled me to see the Doctor and than have another chemo session.
This offended me for real. I told her that decision won't be made until after I see the doctor and get the scan results. At first the chemo didn't bother me but the last two sucked.
If I am terminal what's the point? They can never tell you how long or whats going to happen. I would think if you work in the field and have seen so many cancer victims you would have a pretty good idea of what the progression will be like.
I told my On'gist I was offended to a degree of her dx that I was terminal. How can I feel the same as I did 4 months ago and you tell me I am uncureable? The statement was not made in an angry way. Just something I felt I had to tell her. She said she understood.
I am most curious about the progression of my reoccurance. What will happen to me? Will I be in pain. Will I suffer more than I already have?
I want to let my friends at the OCF know how I'm doing and if her dx is correct I want to share my experience as I go down hill, and lean on you as much as I can. I've always said who understands more than someone who traveled the same path.
I noticed there are several new members in the last couple of weeks. I welcome all of you to a website that has more to offer than any other I've experienced. I am proud to be a member of the Oral Cancer Foundation! I am honered to have so many friends from all over the world. I am counting down the days to Vegas. (53 Days)
Remember anyone who can't attend can attach a photo to an email and send it to me. "No Nudes Allowed" Got that Gary
Well Ive rambled on enough for one posting but I wanted to say one more thing.
"I love each and every one of you and the support I've received from so many people I've never met astounds me"
Your Friend, Danny Boy
No one can ever take away the friendships I have made on this site in the last year. There are to many to mention in one posting.
