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!

[Rami]

Ron,

Still praying for you, but at least the news sounds a little more promising. And as far as Thursday is concerned, I hope your doc is a little more caring than the old expression..."up your nose with a rubber hose."

[Rami]

Ron,

Get in, be aggressive, and push for treatment ASAP. Keep eating, and do everything possible to live normally and avoid dwelling on it. I have very high confidence you will find a way through this.

[Roger]

Stay strong Ickie...we're all behind you.

[AussieMan]

I'm in your corner Ron. We have to stick together and show the world just how strong we oldies are.

[Rami]

Ron,

Fight hard, keep the faith, and never contemplate anything but success. You will get through this, you are too stubborn to concede anything less. We're all here for you, each and every one of us!

[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.

[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,

I will request prayers on Sunday at church for you, and keep your head up. You will beat this...you don't have any quit in you. Harness the power of that squirrel!

[Roadburner440]

Sorry to hear that Ron. What a crazy month or so it has been. Hopefully breaking your back will ultimately be the thing that lets them save your life by having found the cancer early enough. I certainly hope they are able to do something for you.

[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

[ejoiner]

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

I dont know if you have a wife or not... but a friend of mine was told by his doctor that he had cancer. His first words were "Doc, tell my wife that the only cure is blow jobs. Daily".

True story.

[glh]

I dont know if you have a wife or not... but a friend of mine was told by his doctor that he had cancer. His first words were "Doc, tell my wife that the only cure is blow jobs. Daily".

True story.

And the wife told the doctor, "Doc, tell my husband he's gonna die !!""

[stovall]

Keeping you in my thoughts Ron. Hang in there and listen to your physicians. Take care!!!