More Bad News

[Ickie]

More ickie News

3 days ago I seen my VA Dr, went in for labs 7 am and it took all day with the DR and xrays and more lab work.
Last night my Dr called me.
I have a mass in my left chest the xrays shown , and now have to go in for a CT scan, it isn't looking good.

What made my Dr look was the fact I lost 20 lbs in 2 months, They checked my weight when I broke my back 2 months and again 2 days ago and I am eating good too.
I have hacking and light pain in left chest for awhile and told my DR months ago and it too has gotten bad.

boy when things go bad it really hits hard. (@ the moment I need a pick me up.)

I go in for an MRI sunday morning on my neck. It has been hurting since I broke my back and have had an injury from the Army in 1972 to my neck, I walked off a clif in the middle of the night and I was on POINT, lol

now where did I put that bullet for my .45

[Rami]

Ron,

Geez, when it rains it pours. You will be in my prayers, Ron. You can beat this!

[Fireball6]

my best wishes for you Ickie - press my thumbs for you. Please bear in mind that "the hope is dying at least".

All the Best for you

Dirk

[burcham8]

I'd like to add my best wishes, too. Living and working close to the VA hospital in ATL keeps me concerned for all our vets...

Marc

[sixstrings5859]

Will pray for you.

[Ickie]

I first noticed this 1 year ago and told my DR then, and in Feb I told my heart5 DR and my main Dr again in July, now something is being done.

here is what I have learned today

The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is 55 percent for cases detected when the disease is still localized (within the lungs). However, only 16 percent of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at an early stage. For distant tumors (spread to other organs) the five-year survival rate is only 4 percent.

[Craig Taylor]

Sorry to hear the news, and hope things improve. Just kicked in for the other fund. Fair winds my friend.

[wombat666]

Just remember the saying that I live with Ron, 'Cancer is a word, not a sentence'.
I still have a check twice a year and my PSA remains low, the latest and greatest PET Scan showed no hot spots.
Get into the treatment cycle and stay positive, you can live around it, you can probably find yourself in remission.
Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
From what you have posted you still haven't been given a definitive diagnosis.
Hang in there mate.

[huub vink]

That's indeed bad news Ron. You're in my thoughts and I hope for the best.

Cheers,
Huub

[stansdds]

Very sorry to hear of this, but this is not the time to give up. Try to keep your spirits up, try to keep a sense of humor, these are important and will help you. Cancer is serious, but treatments today are far more effective than they were just a few years ago. So do not panic, but keep calm and carry on.

[Rami]

Ron,

I don't know if this helps, but Kelticheart, a valued CFS2 contributor and beloved friend, was diagnosed with two cancerous brain tumors in June, and just checked in with me this morning, and I posted his response to SOH.

I will post both threads for you, and perhaps in reading them, you will draw strength, courage, and inspiration.

Original thread: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...cheart-update)

Wonderful update: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...!!!-He-s-alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Navy Chief]

Try and keep thinking positive thoughts, Ickie.

This getting old stuff ain't fun. I will be thinking of ya. Hope you get some good news from the MRI. NC

[Ickie]

yesterday I had my MRI and I am leaving in a few minutes for my CT scan
wont know anything till about Wed

off to see the wizzerd

[Rami]

Ron,

Best of luck. I echo Navy Chief's sentiments...keep your chin up, buddy.

[Ickie]

Im back now the waiting game ...................................

[Daveroo]

well ive always said that no news is good news,the longer it takes them to get back to you,the better.

[RockStarofRust]

Hey Dave!
Sorry man...been off the grid for awhile! You need anything I'm a phone call away bud!
Our best to you and your mom!
Greg

[p3aewguy]

Ickie,

Hang in there bud! I had a ten and a half pound malignant tumor and what little remained of my left kidney removed 3 years ago. You can beat it!

Dave

[mike_cyul]

I hope the news is the best it can be. Will be thinking of you - best wishes.

Mike

[Ickie]

The Dr just called again
I have a 4" mass around the Pulmonary Artery and many Polups and she said this isnt good, and sent me to the cancer Dr and they just called and Tuesday morning 9 am I have an appointment

[Yossarian1943]

stay strong and my best wishes for your recovery.

[Rami]

The Dr just called again.

I have a 4" mass around the Carotid Artery and many polups and she said this isn't good, and sent me to the cancer Dr and they just called and Tuesday morning 9 am I have an appointment

Ickie,

Prayers sent your way. Keep your head up, and stay on top of this. You can beat this!

[txnetcop]

Ickie it ain't over until the fat lady sings and I don't even hear her warming up...stay strong!
Ted

[AussieMan]

What Ted said.

[rhumbaflappy]

Cancer treatments have come a long way in the last few years. Keep your chin up.