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Brad McFall Member (Idle past 5060 days) Posts: 3428 From: Ithaca,NY, USA Joined: |
I missed it too!!!
Sorry RAZD. I pray too that it all works out for you. God Bless.
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Taz Member (Idle past 3319 days) Posts: 5069 From: Zerus Joined: |
I hesitated to ask this question at first...
Earlier today, NPR talked about skin cancer. The dermatologist who was talking said that basically if you have a wound that wouldn't heal for several months, chances are that it's skin cancer. A long while back, I had some skin taken off my face involuntarily. There was one spot that wouldn't heal for months and months and months. Finally, I went to the florida beaches, got sun burned, shed some skin, and it healed. Is it possible that this was cancer and that the sun and salt water healed it somehow or was it just my paranoia? Disclaimer: Occasionally, owing to the deficiency of the English language, I have used he/him/his meaning he or she/him or her/his or her in order to avoid awkwardness of style. He, him, and his are not intended as exclusively masculine pronouns. They may refer to either sex or to both sexes!
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RAZD Member (Idle past 1433 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined: |
Short answer: I don't know. Long answer: I still don't know - ask a doctor.
It's possible that what you lost was the external layer of skin, and that when you sunburned the area that the new skin under the burn extended over the old scrape. I do believe (having grown up on the coast) that salt water helps healing. The kinds of things that I have seen where healing is a factor is sores, rather than scrapes and cuts. Edited by RAZD, : . by our ability to understand Rebel American Zen Deist ... to learn ... to think ... to live ... to laugh ... to share. • • • Join the effort to solve medical problems, AIDS/HIV, Cancer and more with Team EvC! (click) • • •
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RAZD Member (Idle past 1433 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined: |
The chemo is over (ended at the end of march) but recovery of energy is slow. Started training for the bike ride today, 13.3 miles at an average speed of 10mph. Not stellar performance for me, but good enough for now, something to build on. More again tomorrow, and if the weather holds it is time for riding to work and back. That'll give me 4.5 miles each way, and possible more on the ride home.
Cinquo de Mayo is the day for the big ride here in rode rowed road Rhode Island. Then off to Dana-Farber ... they say they have internet access, but (a) it's dialup and (b) I don't know how much energy I'll have. I'll try to keep ya posted on the progress. Thanks. Edited by RAZD, : . by our ability to understand Rebel American Zen Deist ... to learn ... to think ... to live ... to laugh ... to share. • • • Join the effort to solve medical problems, AIDS/HIV, Cancer and more with Team EvC! (click) • • •
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jar Member (Idle past 422 days) Posts: 34026 From: Texas!! Joined: |
Way to go. I am very proud of you and admire what you have done.
Aslan is not a Tame Lion
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RAZD Member (Idle past 1433 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined: |
9.8 miles this morning. You always notice the sore spots the second day. Had to go back for more padding, butt it was okay after that
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DorfMan Member (Idle past 6109 days) Posts: 282 From: New York Joined: |
quote: ....have kept that seat.
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DorfMan Member (Idle past 6109 days) Posts: 282 From: New York Joined: |
quote: ....have kept that seat.
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RAZD Member (Idle past 1433 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined: |
Thanks but you can keep it (and use it in style).
Actually the one I have is gel padded as well. It's just that what gets sore is where the contact is (I suppose one could change seats between rides to alter where the sore point is?) Edited by RAZD, : . by our ability to understand Rebel American Zen Deist ... to learn ... to think ... to live ... to laugh ... to share. • • • Join the effort to solve medical problems, AIDS/HIV, Cancer and more with Team EvC! (click) • • •
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Omnivorous Member Posts: 3990 From: Adirondackia Joined: Member Rating: 6.9 |
Hi, RAZD.
I'm glad to hear that you are accessing the Dana-Farber's services. I worked there for five years in the late 80s/early 90s, and the medical staff and their philosophy of care are top-notch. The level of commitment by all staffers there--from clerks to docs--is remarkable; I've never experienced a greater communal sense of mission. Best of all, their research and treatment protocols are cutting edge. The current spectrum of treatment for lymphatic involvement is incredible. Even during my short five years there, I saw long-term full remission rates rise dramatically. I haven't had to battle cancer (yet--took my father and some grandparents...), but 25 years ago I experienced the onset of an autoimmune disorder that destroyed my thyroid gland--only decades before, it would have been fatal. Instead, I take my Little Patented Purple Power Pill daily, and I'm good. There is no greater testament to the power of reason and science than the medical advances we've seen in our own lifetimes. My thoughts will be with you. P.S. Ride, RAZD, ride! Real things always push back. -William James Save lives! Click here!Join the World Community Grid with Team EvC! ---------------------------------------
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Archer Opteryx Member (Idle past 3625 days) Posts: 1811 From: East Asia Joined: |
A lot of people can't do what you're doing on their healthiest day, RAZD.
You're an inspiration.
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DorfMan Member (Idle past 6109 days) Posts: 282 From: New York Joined: |
quote: If by style you mean terror, then yes, that's how it is used. I'm thinking of giving up that terror for something less alarming.
quote:Have you considered a soft lap? I've seen that done once or twice.
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RAZD Member (Idle past 1433 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined: |
The docs are telling me that the preliminary treatment I'll get on the 4th means that riding on the 5th is not recommended -- if I want to keep by bladder and associated organs (I'll need to drink lots of liquids to flush out some of the chemicals and getting dehydrated would inhibit this process).
Looks like I'll need to wait for after I get out to pick up this gauntlet. And it may take until September to be in shape. On the plus side they have wifi in the wards, so I'll have 24hours a day access to alleviate boredom. If I have the energy. Edited by RAZD, : . by our ability to understand Rebel American Zen Deist ... to learn ... to think ... to live ... to laugh ... to share. • • • Join the effort to solve medical problems, AIDS/HIV, Cancer and more with Team EvC! (click) • • •
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DorfMan Member (Idle past 6109 days) Posts: 282 From: New York Joined: |
quote:There's ALWAYS enough energy to ogle. I'd expect that from an old bud. Sponge baths, spoonfeedings, and whatever else you can turn into turn on to. hehehe! quote: We have a Roswell. Are you par? Liquids for you probably means water and related dull. This, too, shall pass, I promise.
quote:Yeah, shape. Round and square and triangular and round and trapezoid and round. Hurray for gauntlets that wait.
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RAZD Member (Idle past 1433 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined: |
I started my next level yesterday: mobilized to boost my stem cell production with a dose of cytoxin that was 3 to 4 times the dose during my other chemo sessions. Last night felt like a truck ran over me or some horse had kicked me: stomach aches kidney aches headaches acheaches... dizzy and groggy at once. Tomorrow I start with injections to boost new peripheral cell production (they are the stem cells that produce new blood cells - white red and plateletts). Two shots a day for a week and then they start "harvesting" the peripheral cells to culture and preserve (having enough in reserve for several injections if necessary). The 22nd is the date for my incarceration in the transplant isolation ward. They will have wifi, so I will be able to post pictures and complaints of hairloss and body sores. Three weeks in patient in semi-ICU. Then 30 days under extreme care conditions in home detention, before tentative release to general public ... as long as I wear face mask and gloves, carefull not to catch a hint of a bug until my renewed imune system recovers it's ability to reject the slings and arrow of life.
No appetite for riding today. Edited by RAZD, : . by our ability to understand Rebel American Zen Deist ... to learn ... to think ... to live ... to laugh ... to share. • • • Join the effort to solve medical problems, AIDS/HIV, Cancer and more with Team EvC! (click) • • •
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