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 Bruiser 
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Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:48 am Post subject: |
 
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We love you very much, Petey! You get better soon--don't make me come up there! (I will if you need me; all you have to do is ask.)
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PeteC
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Thanks, again, everyone.
I am going to write down the necessaries.
The pathology has brought us to this point. We must locate to the very best of our ability the exact location(s) of the sarcoma (soft-tissue cancer). We will do this with certain tests. The first will be a post-operative MRI. This very effective test will be followed up with a C-scan (CAT scan) - another very effective test. With a determination from these tests that the cancer is very localized, though we can not be absolutely 100% certain of this, we will move along the line of the first scenario, which leads towards another more extensive surgery. After that first scenario surgery, there will very likely be radiation therapy and reconstructive surgery. This will be over a period of a few weeks. It is a Stage 3 cancer, at this time. We are playing ball on this field and playing to win.
Wednesday sees the MRI and C-Scan tests. The team of doctors will meet on Thursday to solidify the strategy and then, we'll do it and likely next week.
I will update you as I can. I will fight. I never give up.
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:05 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for updating us, dear Pete.
I don't get everything, but the fact that there is much you/they are/will do, it sounds promising.
My prayers are with you and my best wishes go in your and your families direction. |
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 molossus
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Joined: Aug 09, 2005
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Location: Warsaw & once in a blue moon Szczecin (Poland)
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for your updates, Pete! Sounds like you have a very good medical care. Keep up a good spirit!
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MojoPin
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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Oh Pete!  I'd noticed you were away and I had seen Ave's postings in the queue/chat that you were out for surgery, but I didn't know what for. *HUGE HUGS* to you & your mustache! It sounds like you're in good hands with the medical team so stay strong & know we're all here sending you our thoughts & love.
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cooltoothfairy
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the update Pete! I refilled your fairy dust so you should have plenty! BTW--great picture! Keep your head up--we are all here for you! *hugs* |
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maddy
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 bpewien
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Oh my, get well quick, Pete!
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 Xalira
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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I just wanted to add myself to the big community hug for you, Pete. Keep us posted and turn the music on loud! |
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AtticusFinch
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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All the best to you, Pete! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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zirael
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Pete, I've been away from the site awhile and was surprised to hear this. I hope all your treatments go as planned and you persevere. Thinking fondly of you and hope the music helps. |
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Tonks
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Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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Now it's my turn!
Dear Pete, be optimistic - in this disease it's always worthwhile. Remember, only 1 case in 10 ends soon. This is a very high curability!
I believe that everything will be fine. The prognosis is good, (I hope) now take care of good health and immunity.
I'd give a lot of information that you can experiment with unconventional things, but I'll do it only, if you want.
Take care and keep the faith, as I do!
Big hug's! 
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olaziolek
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Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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petey! i hope this cheers you up
[sorry for poor paper quality] |
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PeteC
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Location: Evanston, IL
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Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Got the call, late.
C-Scans are good.
He is giving the go-ahead
with my surgeon. All the
indications are straight-
forward. We know what
has to happen and how.
"If you're going to have a
tumor, this is the best place
for it."
We're going for it. I will let
you know the schedule.
Yesterday, turns out to have
been the luckiest day of my
life, again. My son was born
on that day.
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lies ugliness. All recognize the
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 Ghostkeeper
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Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
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Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:35 am Post subject: |
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Good luck Pete! You're in our thoughts.
Don't let that tumor take a millimeter of you.
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