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 zirael
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Tue Dec 02, 2014 10:36 pm Post subject: |
 
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Pete, I'm so sorry about this setback, but at least it sounds small and hopefully the treatment is easier. Wishing the best for you this holiday season. You're in my thoughts.
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PeteC 
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Joined: Nov 26, 2003
Member#: 3796
Posts: 587
Location: Evanston, IL
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Cancer is finding a home
in me for some reason or
other and like most of the
cases you hear about, it
is less than clear.
I have to operate with the
information I have available
to me and this time, we do
not have as much. Right
now, we have this MRI and
that is it. We do not have
a comparison for is except
the "all-clear" earlier in the
year. So, it's taken that
long OR has it come on re-
cently? We don't know.
The new surgeon will give
me more data. Perhaps,
we will do another MRI for
ANY sign of growth and it
would give us a better rate
of urgency. I do not know,
right now.
The only thing that is certain
is that I will not opt for rad-
iation or chemo, no matter
what is presented to me or
from where.
I will let you know.
When it rains, it pours and
this is only one of the things
I am fielding. There is a
saying that if you want
something done: give it to
a busy person. Maybe I
just have something else
to get done.
We'll see.
Thanks, all.
P
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maddy
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Joined: Jun 25, 2003
Member#: 2207
Posts: 452
Location: Houston, TX
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Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:21 am Post subject: |
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Oh, Petey...I am so sorry about this.  Like zir said, it sounds small so, hopefully, they can take care of it easily. I know you already know this, but we love you and we're all behind you in this.
I would like to know what was it that decided you on not getting chemo or radiation? Oh, well...that doesn't really matter. Man...this has been a HORRIBLE week for me with my friends.
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 molossus
Admiral (Administrator)
Joined: Aug 09, 2005
Member#: 11167
Posts: 3308
Location: Warsaw & once in a blue moon Szczecin (Poland)
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Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Keep up the faith and the fight Pete!
Could be that a cell detatched (split) from the original tumor, travelled slowly thorough the body and recently has found a new place to anchor. There is a chance it will be enough to get rid of that new thing to solve the problem since it's still small.
You're in my thoughts, too.
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The only thing that is certain
is that I will not opt for rad-
iation or chemo, no matter
what is presented to me or
from where.
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I totally understand this.
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 masked_platypus
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Joined: Jul 19, 2007
Member#: 18358
Posts: 1179
Location: Chartres, France
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Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:35 am Post subject: |
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I'm totally with you on this, Pete. I hope and pray this won't be too hard to eradicate.
Thanks for letting us know.
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Caliburn
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Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Sorry to hear that Pete! Be strong. |
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PeteC
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Joined: Nov 26, 2003
Member#: 3796
Posts: 587
Location: Evanston, IL
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Wed Dec 03, 2014 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, guys.
On the question: I had
radiation on my hip and it
is dead. Nothing. Tissue
not regenerating. I have
the original crater and
the pain associated. It
was a mistake.
It kills along with chemo
but as you live. I would
rather just live.
I appreciate the well-wishes.
Love,
P
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Alchemist
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Joined: Dec 30, 2003
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Posts: 1621
Location: Annecy
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Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:17 am Post subject: |
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Sorry to hear about that Pete.
My thoughts are with you. Keep up the fight! |
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 alien_avatar
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Joined: Oct 28, 2006
Member#: 16007
Posts: 1342
Location: Berlin
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Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:14 am Post subject: |
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What a freaking mess.
Well... what can I say. My thoughts are with you and I really, honestly, sincerely hope that it can be treated "easily".
Hang in there, Pete.
Hugs,
alien
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 irincou
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Joined: Nov 14, 2010
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Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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So sorry to read that...
I wish you strength to face cancer the best way you can.
I know it is not easy but, well... I know you are a fighter! |
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 girlfriend
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Joined: Sep 20, 2008
Member#: 22761
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Location: Roosendaal
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Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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ow, that's news you don't want to hear at all. All I can say is: Be strong and still enjoy things that you are able to do.
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Iwan_the_Blue
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Joined: Jan 26, 2011
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Location: Maastricht
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Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:39 am Post subject: |
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sorry to read about the setback......Keep it up Pete! Think positive...
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PeteC
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Joined: Nov 26, 2003
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Location: Evanston, IL
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Saw surgeon, today.
He believes the tumor related
and proposes the removal of
the entire right buttock and
re-trenching of the original
effected area. This is a major
procedure and will be very
debilitating. The nerves to
the lower legs will be at risk.
While I won't lose the leg, he
believes it does not have to
be amputated. He thinks that
I should not rule out chemo-
therapy, though it would be
a special technique, only
recently used.
He believes my life it at risk
and asked for an immediate
C-Scan of the lungs. I did do
it after I saw him and am
waiting for the result.
After all this, he asked me
what my decision was. I
told him what I would tell
any magazine salesman:
"I'll think about it and get
back to you."
I will look at from other
angles, as I have been all
this while but I will be more
strict about the supplements
and diet (upping and adding).
Two things are certain.
1. I will not entertain chemo.
2. I am not going to sacrifice
my butt and leg for this
experiment.
That is that.
P
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irincou
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Joined: Nov 14, 2010
Member#: 29750
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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I would take every possible opinion mainstream or alternative on this! Of course you have thought about it too! Hang on!
Positive energy from Greece... sent directly to you! |
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alien_avatar
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Joined: Oct 28, 2006
Member#: 16007
Posts: 1342
Location: Berlin
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Awww, man...
I have absolutely no right to suggest anything to you, but I will anyways...
Please, please do entertain the thought of more chemo and/or butt/leg surgery.
I also realize that all of my sympathy and $1 will get you a cheap cup of coffee and nothing more... but hang in there, Pete!!!
*all of the hugs*
alien
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