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#2151
13 hours ago, MissingInAction said:

I named my goo bulb trumpy.

 

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Ah I remember having one of those.  

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#2153
10 minutes ago, MissingInAction said:

Austin. Too close to the poco loco at cameron and 290

Alright.  
 

I’m not in your region.  Sorry.  
 

Someone is probably off that day.  Turn it into a last minute shopping excursion in Houston!  Or at Buc-ee’s!

#2155
On 12/15/2025 at 8:00 PM, MissingInAction said:

Serious question:

Is anyone available to drive me to MDA and back on the 23rd to have stitches removed, evaluation, etc. ?

We can take my car, which is brand new off the lot less than a year ago, I pay for everything of course.

You will also get to enjoy my whitty repertoire the entire trip.

I see no mention of the nurse practitioner, so hard pass.

#2156
14 minutes ago, Gatorubet said:

I see no mention of the nurse practitioner, so hard pass.

She called yesterday to check in on me. I wonder if she could tell what I was "doing".

Catching the vonlane there and back for the appt. Just gonna get pilled out and sleep the whole way.

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#2158

Had my post-treatment CT scan/labs yesterday...getting results tomorrow. Wish me luck!

#2159

I hate to wait for the test results. Fortunately, the app that my providers use often posts test results within hours.  Especially labs.  I know that some providers will not post test results until the physician reviews them so that he or she can tell you any potential news that would otherwise freak you out. 

But always a bunch of fun to see the NED if that happens.

#2160

I'm still waiting for the path report on the tumor extraction.  Surgeon is confident he got it all. Worst case is I get fondled by the hot ass PA again.

Ohh the humanity!

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#2161
23 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

Hey @seven how you holding up brother?

It's a struggle, yesterday was just a really "bad" day. Pain meds not working, stomach doing acrobatics, barely strong enough to get from the living room to the bathroom, just everything fucking sucked. It had me scared about how maybe the decline is faster than I thought and I was reevaluating my entire timeline outlook.

Today has been a very very "good" day. The swing is wild and all the stuff that seemed overwhelming and sucked has been totally minimal and easy to deal with. It's a real motherfucker mentally as I continue to give up more control of my life and let other people do things for me. 

Something else that has been really hard is my dog died back in August. I adopted her 6 months before I was diagnosed and she was an absolute rock in my life, a soulmate dog if there ever was one. She got me though the dark chemo days the way only the non-stop love of a pitbull can. Going through yesterday without her snoring on my lap was very difficult and I would have given all the money I have left for her to be back with me. 

#2162
1 hour ago, seven said:

It's a struggle, yesterday was just a really "bad" day. Pain meds not working, stomach doing acrobatics, barely strong enough to get from the living room to the bathroom, just everything fucking sucked. It had me scared about how maybe the decline is faster than I thought and I was reevaluating my entire timeline outlook.

Today has been a very very "good" day. The swing is wild and all the stuff that seemed overwhelming and sucked has been totally minimal and easy to deal with. It's a real motherfucker mentally as I continue to give up more control of my life and let other people do things for me. 

Something else that has been really hard is my dog died back in August. I adopted her 6 months before I was diagnosed and she was an absolute rock in my life, a soulmate dog if there ever was one. She got me though the dark chemo days the way only the non-stop love of a pitbull can. Going through yesterday without her snoring on my lap was very difficult and I would have given all the money I have left for her to be back with me. 

Sorry to hear of the struggle, but happy to hear the good moments are still with you.  May they continue.

The best thing about dogs is their unconditional love.  The worst is that they leave us too soon.

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#2163

I don't want to start a religious discussion, but I think that most people believe that we should "help each other". Be it religious or otherwise I think we all get a good feeling out of helping others. It makes society "work properly". It makes us "proper" human beings.

The other side of that coin is that there must be a person to receive that "help". The person who receives the help, the "weaker" of the two, is serving a vital role in the life of the giver. It's not a role any of us like, but it serves an important part in the lives of human beings. It also provides an outlet for the recipient to feel and express gratitude. Gratitude does not mean groveling. Gratitude is a sincere and joyful thing that helps the whole of humanity.  To receive help is a vital part of how it all works. 

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#2164
1 hour ago, Not that Bob said:

I don't want to start a religious discussion, but I think that most people believe that we should "help each other". Be it religious or otherwise I think we all get a good feeling out of helping others. It makes society "work properly". It makes us "proper" human beings.

The other side of that coin is that there must be a person to receive that "help". The person who receives the help, the "weaker" of the two, is serving a vital role in the life of the giver. It's not a role any of us like, but it serves an important part in the lives of human beings. It also provides an outlet for the recipient to feel and express gratitude. Gratitude does not mean groveling. Gratitude is a sincere and joyful thing that helps the whole of humanity.  To receive help is an vital part of how it all works. 

Man, I wish I could give this more than one +rep. Empathy might just be one of the evolutionary superpowers that helped us survive as a species when we were all just little tribes of wanderers, having to look out for one another. If only people could just keep extending that empathy a little farther out, we might actually get somewhere.

#2166
1 minute ago, KingBobo81 said:

I got great news this morning - I AM CANCER-FREE!

Well, that's good.  If you're gonna get cancer, you certainly don't want to pay for it.

 

JK -- congrats, man.  Have a celebratory holiday.  Two chicks at the same time, all that stuff.

#2167
1 hour ago, Brisketexan said:

Well, that's good.  If you're gonna get cancer, you certainly don't want to pay for it.

 

JK -- congrats, man.  Have a celebratory holiday.  Two chicks at the same time, all that stuff.

My wallet agrees! Cancer ain't cheap!

#2168
1 hour ago, KingBobo81 said:

I got great news this morning - I AM CANCER-FREE!

Very maybe possibly!! But in any event, there is no evidence of disease, and for the here and now that is damn sure close enough!!! Congrats, Droogie!

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#2170

Went to my wife's appointment with the oncologist yesterday. It's official: she's cancer free and there's nothing left to do. No chemo, no radiation, no hormone blockers. We are done with this shit.

I realize that what she (and I, to a much lesser extent) went through pales in comparison to what many of you are dealing with, so please don't think I'm getting chesty. I'm just thankful. I want our normal, stress-free lives back. 

#2171
45 minutes ago, Sandman said:

Went to my wife's appointment with the oncologist yesterday. It's official: she's cancer free and there's nothing left to do. No chemo, no radiation, no hormone blockers. We are done with this shit.

I realize that what she (and I, to a much lesser extent) went through pales in comparison to what many of you are dealing with, so please don't think I'm getting chesty. I'm just thankful. I want our normal, stress-free lives back. 

That's awesome.

Know how y'all should celebrate?

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Make the pitch.

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#2172
Went to my wife's appointment with the oncologist yesterday. It's official: she's cancer free and there's nothing left to do. No chemo, no radiation, no hormone blockers. We are done with this shit.
I realize that what she (and I, to a much lesser extent) went through pales in comparison to what many of you are dealing with, so please don't think I'm getting chesty. I'm just thankful. I want our normal, stress-free lives back. 

Having gone through the same thing with my wife - it’s a damn good thing to hear she’s made it to the other side. [emoji122][emoji122]
#2173

Stitches and drain pipe removed. 100% surgical recovery. 

Now I get to wear a sweet athletic sleeve.

Still no pathology results yet.

Highly recommended Dr Moon for sarcoma surgery and Dr Raubuad for all things cosmetic. Lots of women waiting to see her.

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#2174
6 hours ago, Sandman said:

Went to my wife's appointment with the oncologist yesterday. It's official: she's cancer free and there's nothing left to do. No chemo, no radiation, no hormone blockers. We are done with this shit.

I realize that what she (and I, to a much lesser extent) went through pales in comparison to what many of you are dealing with, so please don't think I'm getting chesty. I'm just thankful. I want our normal, stress-free lives back. 

This is great news.  Now we just need to get you two out of Oklahoma.  

#2175
6 hours ago, South Austin said:

This is great news.  Now we just need to get you two out of Oklahoma.  

It's never gonna happen. I'm stuck here for all eternity, because she already told me that she's gonna bury my ass here.

Hello darkness, my old friend

#2178

The other morning I did my routine blood pressure check, it was a bit low, 90-something over 60, I knew the cardiology nurses would call. 

Phone rings, I answer "Hi, I knew you would call once you saw that it was only 90 over 60." I'm laughin at the routine.

Turns out it's the pharmacist, calling about something else. She'd freakin out like I'm gonna die, but I've had way worse than this, I'll just slam some water and eat something salty. I tell her it's alright, then we talk about my cancer drugs, no big deal, all friendly and stuff.

Not long after, I get a message on the UAB portal from the oncology nurse who is worried about me because the pharmacist says she recommended I go to the clinic and I refused treatment. I got no memory of this. I suspect the pharmacist is a person that if you make a declarative sentence, it's assault. And by the way, by some quirk of the portal, I can't reply to the oncology nurse.

I need to go to Mexico City.

#2180
6 minutes ago, MissingInAction said:

Pathology results are in and I am cancer free, bitches!

 

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Damn, rep whores

#2184
2 hours ago, MissingInAction said:

Reconstructive surgery.

How do the new tits look?

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#2186
On 12/26/2025 at 6:47 AM, MissingInAction said:

Pathology results are in and I am cancer free, bitches!

Going in for my 6 month scans on Thursday. Hoping for the same.

Although I'm really not cancer free, as I have to get the second chunk of squamous cell carcinoma cut out of my foot next week. I had a cut on the top of my foot about the size of a quarter that just would NOT heal for the longest time, like 8 months. I saw my GP, who sent me to a wound specialist and they couldn't get it to heal either after about 2 months. Finally she's like, "let's biopsy it." Sure enough, scc. Took a massive chunk of the top of my foot out. But she was like, "what's this weird thing over here?? Let's biosy that too." And, yep, SCC. Getting that cut out next week. Bitchass cancer.

#2188

Just found out one of my ex in-laws (an ex-BIL) likely has myeloma. Doctors have been messing with him for six months and someone finally said that maybe you should talk to an oncologist because your blood work ups have all been weird for a half a year. Oncologist just canceled appointment and said to come see me in six weeks. They seem to be totally fine with waiting because some guy in a white coat said to wait. I do not understand that thinking.

Although he doesn’t have an official diagnosis, he is already deep into deny and be angry. I hope he shakes that off and gets more proactive . Fuck cancer is always the correct response.

#2189
1 hour ago, Gatorubet said:

Just found out one of my ex in-laws (an ex-BIL) likely has myeloma. Doctors have been messing with him for six months and someone finally said that maybe you should talk to an oncologist because your blood work ups have all been weird for a half a year. Oncologist just canceled appointment and said to come see me in six weeks. They seem to be totally fine with waiting because some guy in a white coat said to wait. I do not understand that thinking.

Although he doesn’t have an official diagnosis, he is already deep into deny and be angry. I hope he shakes that off and gets more proactive . Fuck cancer is always the correct response.

50 years ago this coming October my FIL died from multiple myeloma. I went for the next 40 years without hearing about it until one of my best friends was diagnosed with it. He passed away a couple of years ago and since then I know of another 6-7 people in my extended circle of friends that have it. What is going on that it is seemingly more prevalent? Coincidence, maybe?

Fuck cancer!

#2190
34 minutes ago, Shoxthemonkey said:

50 years ago this coming October my FIL died from multiple myeloma. I went for the next 40 years without hearing about it until one of my best friends was diagnosed with it. He passed away a couple of years ago and since then I know of another 6-7 people in my extended circle of friends that have it. What is going on that it is seemingly more prevalent? Coincidence, maybe?

Fuck cancer!

A friend’s son died of multiple myeloma maybe ten years ago. He might have made it to 30 years old.

It was not easy to diagnose in the beginning. I think that might be part of the problem. Seems like it’s usually far along by the time a diagnosis can be obtained.

That kid went thru hell for quite a while. It was hard on his parents and siblings and friends.

#2191
50 minutes ago, Shoxthemonkey said:

50 years ago this coming October my FIL died from multiple myeloma. I went for the next 40 years without hearing about it until one of my best friends was diagnosed with it. He passed away a couple of years ago and since then I know of another 6-7 people in my extended circle of friends that have it. What is going on that it is seemingly more prevalent? Coincidence, maybe?

Fuck cancer!

A cousin on my dad's side died of multiple myeloma last year. He was an aggie, but actually a rational and great person. I miss the guy.

#2192
1 hour ago, Schulz2.0 said:

A cousin on my dad's side died of multiple myeloma last year. He was an aggie, but actually a rational and great person. I miss the guy.

The young man I knew had to have pretty frequent bone marrow samples taken out of his hip. He just got a local on the surface and didn’t do the partial sedation or full sedation. He was a tough kid. That shit sucks from what everyone has told me.

#2193
1 hour ago, Vanilla Strange Gato said:

The young man I knew had to have pretty frequent bone marrow samples taken out of his hip. He just got a local on the surface and didn’t do the partial sedation or full sedation. He was a tough kid. That shit sucks from what everyone has told me.

I’ve had plenty of those marrow draws without sedation. It’s not super painful, but it is really disconcerting feeling someone pressing a needle into your bone as hard as they can and feeling the marrow being drawn out. It’s a dull pain, but not fun mentally.

#2194
2 hours ago, Stringer said:

I’ve had plenty of those marrow draws without sedation. It’s not super painful, but it is really disconcerting feeling someone pressing a needle into your bone as hard as they can and feeling the marrow being drawn out. It’s a dull pain, but not fun mentally.

I think that’s the part that would get me. The mental. That whole process weirds me out.

#2196
33 minutes ago, MissingInAction said:

Mever had my marrow tapped but did get a midline in my armpit because my veins were shot from chemo.

I could feel every inch of that needle.

Yeah. That’s a sensitive area. Damn.

#2197

Well, It has been about a month since I found out I was in remission, and life is slowly getting back to the way it used to be. My blood cell counts and other blood test markers have gone back to normal, my hair is growing back, and I am feeling much better than I did even at this time last month/able to do more than walk around the block without getting exhausted.

Aside from tinnitus, the only major side effect I am having is some peripheral neuropathy in my feet, and to a lesser extent in my hands. Thankfully, it is more of a tingling/buzziness and not painful most of the time, though when I walk for more than a short distance it can feel uncomfortable. I didn't have any neuropathy issues during treatment - it really seemed to start a few weeks after I finished my last chemo round in October, and it has intensified some in the last 1-2 months.

The doc prescribed me some Gabapentin for it, but I haven't started it yet - my only experience with it is giving it to my dogs, which made them act like zombies, so I am a bit hesitant to go straight to it. I am going to see if acupuncture (which I have never done) and some full-body exercise (something like pilates) that isn't too strenuous on my feet helps, and hope that along with some more patience and healing time provides some relief before I turn to Rx. Either way, it beats the alternative!

#2198
1 hour ago, KingBobo81 said:

Well, It has been about a month since I found out I was in remission, and life is slowly getting back to the way it used to be. My blood cell counts and other blood test markers have gone back to normal, my hair is growing back, and I am feeling much better than I did even at this time last month/able to do more than walk around the block without getting exhausted.

Aside from tinnitus, the only major side effect I am having is some peripheral neuropathy in my feet, and to a lesser extent in my hands. Thankfully, it is more of a tingling/buzziness and not painful most of the time, though when I walk for more than a short distance it can feel uncomfortable. I didn't have any neuropathy issues during treatment - it really seemed to start a few weeks after I finished my last chemo round in October, and it has intensified some in the last 1-2 months.

The doc prescribed me some Gabapentin for it, but I haven't started it yet - my only experience with it is giving it to my dogs, which made them act like zombies, so I am a bit hesitant to go straight to it. I am going to see if acupuncture (which I have never done) and some full-body exercise (something like pilates) that isn't too strenuous on my feet helps, and hope that along with some more patience and healing time provides some relief before I turn to Rx. Either way, it beats the alternative!

What kind of chemo did you have and for which type of cancer?

#2199
On 7/19/2025 at 3:49 PM, KingBobo81 said:

Had my post surgery appt and initial oncologist appt this week. Pathology confirmed that it is T2 (stage 2 Seminoma testicular cancer). Doctor said this is one of the more favorable outcomes.

As for chemo, he’s NED now, so “the good kind”

#2200
5 hours ago, Vanilla Strange Gato said:

What kind of chemo did you have and for which type of cancer?

3 hours ago, Gatorubet said:

As for chemo, he’s NED now, so “the good kind”

I had four rounds (five days each round) of EP (etoposide and cisplatin).

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