Is there a "Doctor" in the house?

[5thhorseman]

Thanks Tciso, that's a lot to digest and definitely some areas for improvement for me.

Guys, hit this man up for advice if you have any questions (which most of you old farts should have considering your age! Also considering how much posting goes on here, I suspect many of you are well off in decent jobs where you have time to do this and you're not posting while on the shitter on Dude's construction site).

[theman]

Thought I would give an update. I have had my final set of consultations and am getting ready to begin treatment. No set date yet but it should begin in the first week of December. What do I have to look forward to? 25 sessions of radiation and 'low intense chemo.' Then I get about a month break and then I start 'high intense chemo.' Should be a fun end to the year.

[donlever]

Good luck theman.

PM rats.

He would have lots of recent on hand experience to help you out along your road....

...to recovery!!

[2Fingers]

Wishing you all the best theman.

Last year I was told that I might have to come in on 24th so they could start my radiation on the 26th but because of the stat holidays they delayed it a week so I was able to enjoy Christmas and New Years at home and went in on Jan 2nd.

One thing I found, at least for me, that they have a set program for patients and then modify to match your unique requirements. For me they said it will take 1 year to really start feeling better but 2 years to feel “normal “. In my last appointment with the specialist she said I can probably stop having to take my chemo sometime in February/March. They may also stop another drug that you normally only take for 1 year post transplant. I will be down to only a couple medications from the highest which about 15-16 different drugs and supplements.

Are you staying in the hospital or just day trips?

[Cornuck]

Good luck with that, theman - I'm sure it will be worth in the end. Hang tough!

[Madcombinepilot]

Hang in there ‘Man.. you got this.

[Cousin Strawberry]

I'd look into what kind of research weed they offer these days for the chemo side effects.

Giant chongers will help you glide through the pain

Beat the shit out this thing theman.

[rats19]

Ok theman…. Hydration and movement…

[Carl Yagro]

You'll be even a better theman after you beat the crap out of this fucker. Guar-an-tee.

You got the Corner in your corner.

Edit: Just realized ol' Captain Ahab here stole my line.

[Megaterio Llamas]

I wish you the very best of fortune theman.

You're in my prayers. You too Rats. And you as well 2Fingers.

[theman]

Wishing you all the best theman.

Last year I was told that I might have to come in on 24th so they could start my radiation on the 26th but because of the stat holidays they delayed it a week so I was able to enjoy Christmas and New Years at home and went in on Jan 2nd.

One thing I found, at least for me, that they have a set program for patients and then modify to match your unique requirements. For me they said it will take 1 year to really start feeling better but 2 years to feel “normal “. In my last appointment with the specialist she said I can probably stop having to take my chemo sometime in February/March. They may also stop another drug that you normally only take for 1 year post transplant. I will be down to only a couple medications from the highest which about 15-16 different drugs and supplements.

Are you staying in the hospital or just day trips?

Just day visits.

Thanks again everyone. I am not ‘excited’ to go through this but do want to get it started and done.

[BCExpat]

Hoping for the best to Theman, Rats, Reef.

You guys are Canucks fans, you don't give up.

[Todd Bersnoozi]

In honor of Strange, we all know Strange hated the leaves and the Pigman Austin Matthews. Our old buddy Big Zaddy doing a big solid by taking out Matthews with a borderline hit and Matthews gets injured in the play. Strange would be smiling up above.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-J-NVdkvbA

[Cornuck]

In honor of Strange, we all know Strange hated the leaves and the Pigman Austin Matthews. Our old buddy Big Zaddy doing a big solid by taking out Matthews with a borderline hit and Matthews gets injured in the play. Strange would be smiling up above.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-J-NVdkvbA

[rockalt]

Oh man, I'm so many months late but just reading the news and devastated to hear about Strangelove and also all of you who are dealing with serious health issues!

I tapped out on regular posting for almost 2 decades now but would lurk every few years and would just echo what so many others have shared. I really cherish this place because of the quality of discussions and people. Doc was among the wittiest of them all and an absolute legend of a poster. This place has been great to all of us (thanks Brian!), especially during the many lows this franchise has served us fans!

I'm fortunate to have my health but my dad got diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer last month and is on his deathbed - I managed to take 2 of my sons with me to see him as he lives on an island in the middle of nowhere. He took loads of 'alternative' medicine for his prostate since his early 40s but regrettably never once did a PSA because he distrusts doctors.... but these things can make such a difference and I hope that we are all collectively checking things out early because no man is an island, that's for damn sure!

Meanwhile, I'm sat here in a children's hospital with my 7 year old who is recovering from a "minor" brain surgery to treat his epilepsy. He's doing alright and doesn't have it as bad as other kids but if all goes well, he will have a second bigger surgery later this year to cure him of epilepsy. Fingers crossed all goes well from here on out - health is something I no longer take for granted!

In short, could to be back more actively contributing to this place! I am sending you my best rats, reef, blobby, theman and any one else out there who is battling health issues!