April 19Apr 19 On 4/17/2025 at 2:54 PM, SimonBolivar said: Get you the tightest Houston Dynamo jersey you can fit into for the next appointment.
April 19Apr 19 On 4/17/2025 at 11:53 AM, RDCanecutter said: I can't look at a flat head shovel without thinking about the wet concrete floor in a hot dog factory. They’re what I use to clean out my stock trailer floors.
April 19Apr 19 Dr. Araujo called me personally to say, "My goal is to cure you." Not a strange boner. Edited April 19Apr 19 by MissingInAction Boner
April 19Apr 19 Dr. Araujo called me personally to say, "My goal is to cure you." Not a strange boner.The awkward part was when you told her “say it again…but slower.”
April 19Apr 19 1 hour ago, Brisketexan said: The awkward part was when you told her “say it again…but slower.” It wasn't awkward. Edited April 19Apr 19 by MissingInAction
April 19Apr 19 On 4/15/2025 at 3:38 PM, MissingInAction said: 3 cycles of fuck me in the face then reasses saving my arm. 2 cycles of fuck me in the face I'll be in the hospital for 5 days. If anyone wants to visit and/or kill me please send a PM.
April 19Apr 19 11 minutes ago, MissingInAction said: 2 cycles of fuck me in the face I'll be in the hospital for 5 days. If anyone wants to visit and/or kill me please send a PM. My friends and I want to borrow your pool since you won’t be using it. Wait - you said PM.
April 20Apr 20 On 4/19/2025 at 8:46 AM, MissingInAction said: Dr. Araujo called me personally to say, "My goal is to cure you." Not a strange boner. That’s awesome, Dr. Linvingston (Also in the Sarcoma floor) said the same thing to my wife. Knock on wood for both of you!!
April 20Apr 20 2 cycles of fuck me in the face I'll be in the hospital for 5 days. If anyone wants to visit and/or kill me please send a PM.Let me know when. So we can subscribe you to the physical version of Cat Facts.
April 20Apr 20 1 minute ago, Brisketexan said: Let me know when. So we can subscribe you to the physical version of Cat Facts. Have to get the Borg implant first. So probably week after next.
April 20Apr 20 3 minutes ago, MissingInAction said: Have to get the Borg implant first. So probably week after next. Yeah, but after that we have a port we can hook you up to skynet I think.
April 22Apr 22 On 4/19/2025 at 12:22 PM, MissingInAction said: 2 cycles of fuck me in the face I'll be in the hospital for 5 days. If anyone wants to visit and/or kill me please send a PM. These two boys on bicycles came by the house and would not shut up about why I had to read some book they wanted me to read. I told them I was busy, but you’ll be sitting in the hospital for five days. Go see you.
April 22Apr 22 1 hour ago, MissingInAction said: I'll have security present. My own not some hospital bullshit. Charge your tablets charge your iphones /frankie
April 23Apr 23 3 hours ago, MissingInAction said: I don't even know. At this point it's completely out of my control. If they tell you you won the lottery, don't go in to pick up the prize. Sometimes that's just a trap to catch you on outstanding warrants.
April 23Apr 23 About 5 years ago I had a basal cell removed from my ear, but other wise have been scare-free. I’m fair skinned and fly airplanes for a living so I’m in the “higher risk” category i suppose. I do get checked on the regular and have biopsies done on anything weird. Interestingly, around the time I had my cell removed, a friend on Facebook posted the same thing about her ear. But she’s Polynesian and not fair skinned. So I guess the moral is get anything unusual checked, high risk or not.
April 23Apr 23 7 hours ago, HiggyBaby said: About 5 years ago I had a basal cell removed from my ear, but other wise have been scare-free. I’m fair skinned and fly airplanes for a living so I’m in the “higher risk” category i suppose. I do get checked on the regular and have biopsies done on anything weird. Interestingly, around the time I had my cell removed, a friend on Facebook posted the same thing about her ear. But she’s Polynesian and not fair skinned. So I guess the moral is get anything unusual checked, high risk or not. Blahblahblah, pics of polynesian friend. Dear lord, this place is slipping.
April 24Apr 24 Popular Post Chest scan came back normal. Elbow scan told me what I already know. Fuck Cancer in the goat ass.
April 24Apr 24 15 hours ago, Brisketexan said: Blahblahblah, pics of polynesian friend. Dear lord, this place is slipping. Hah. I’m not on FB anymore, I’d have to track her down. I think she’s half American, so maybe she’s Amnesian.
April 24Apr 24 They may have found a link to increased rates of colon cancer. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/23/childhood-toxin-exposure-may-be-factor-in-bowel-cancer-rise-in-under-50s The scientists found that hallmark genetic mutations caused by colibactin, a toxin secreted by some harmful strains of E coli, were more than three times as common in tumours removed from patients under the age of 40 than in those from patients over 70. The same signature mutations were also more common in countries with the highest rates of early-onset bowel cancer, according to the study, which has been published in Nature. The study does not prove that colibactin drives early-onset bowel cancer, but if harmful strains of E coli are involved, it raises further questions about how they arose, how children are exposed and whether interventions, such as probiotics, can replace the offending microbes. In the US and the UK, about 30 to 40% of children had colibactin-producing E coli in their bowels, Alexandrov said. One possibility is that the harmful strains of E coli evolved and gained an advantage in the gut by producing colibactin. While the toxin damages the person’s DNA, it may help the microbes outcompete their neighbours. “This kind of microbial chemical warfare is quite common in evolution, where producing a toxin helps shape the niche or suppress microbial competitors,” Alexandrov said. “Many early-onset colorectal cancer patients appear to have been exposed to a toxin, called colibactin, produced by some strains of the bacteria E coli in early life,” said Dr David Scott, the director of Cancer Grand Challenges at Cancer Research UK. “It’s unclear how the exposure originates, but we suspect that a combination of factors, including diet, may intersect during a crucial phase in the development of the gut microbiome. “This study adds an important piece to the puzzle of early-onset cancers, but it isn’t conclusive, and more research will be needed to establish a definitive link between colibactin and an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer. Other Cancer Grand Challenges teams are looking deeper into the microbiome and other environmental factors to uncover what’s behind the global rise.”
April 24Apr 24 Have to get the Borg implant first. So probably week after next.Unless he’s retired the port surgeon sings the whole time. He’s pretty good.
April 24Apr 24 57 minutes ago, Basil said: Unless he’s retired the port surgeon sings the whole time. He’s pretty good. Dr Mayer. Cool guy. I brought up The Pitt and he just went off. He said it's mostly accurate, but having one Super Attending for an entire hospital is bullshit. Also the birth scene where no OBGYN is available was pretty damn stupid. Edited April 24Apr 24 by MissingInAction
April 24Apr 24 I'll be getting that medical grade gubment sanctioned THC. Gonna be so high I won't know shit about fuck.
April 25Apr 25 Dunno how the cancer chunks are taking the new drug (Welireg) but my kidney numbers have bounced back to where I strode the halls of the hospital bellowing laughter at the less fortunate like a Greek god.
April 25Apr 25 27 minutes ago, MissingInAction said: They shaved my chest for surgery. I look like a pink pig. I had a cardiac ablation done about five years ago. They insert the catheter that they use for the procedure through your groin area. Watching the tech shaving my groin was awkward as fuck.
April 25Apr 25 24 minutes ago, royiv said: I had a cardiac ablation done about five years ago. They insert the catheter that they use for the procedure through your groin area. Watching the tech shaving my groin was awkward as fuck. Her name was Velma, wasn’t it?
April 25Apr 25 1 hour ago, NorthLoop said: Did you tell them the tumor is on your fucking elbow? They are putting a port in my chest for chemo.
April 25Apr 25 21 minutes ago, MissingInAction said: They are putting a port in my chest for chemo. They will give you ativan in your chemo drip if you ask. You def want that.
April 25Apr 25 2 hours ago, Basil said: They will give you ativan in your chemo drip if you ask. You def want that. It's AIM treatment. Just out of surgery. I'm high as fuck
April 25Apr 25 43 minutes ago, MissingInAction said: It's AIM treatment. Just out of surgery. I'm high as fuck Nice..now go lay down and watch the A&M game on TV.
April 25Apr 25 23 hours ago, MissingInAction said: I'll be getting that medical grade gubment sanctioned THC. Gonna be so high I won't know shit about fuck. Cannabis is legal in my progressive state. Let me know if you want some gummies. If anyone is a cop, then this is obviously a joke {wink, wink, nod, nod} - pm me
April 25Apr 25 35 minutes ago, Wally Fairway said: Cannabis is legal in my progressive state. Let me know if you want some gummies. If anyone is a cop, then this is obviously a joke {wink, wink, nod, nod} - pm me Thanks but Dr said they have to closely monitor everything at first. I'll hit you up when things get a little more predictable. Friends are picking me up for a Chili's outing Edited April 25Apr 25 by MissingInAction
April 25Apr 25 So I have to ask an uncomfortable question that hopefully doesn't upset anyone. I’m doing some treatment planning for the future. I’ve been using the Mayo Clinic for my medical care for years. Mayo is the absolute gold standard for medical facilities. It’s incredible for many many reasons. However, we may need better proximity for care in the future. It relates to the particular procedures that need to be done. That leaves MD Anderson as a potential natural alternative choice to Mayo. However, I have a highly respected medical relative that cautioned me against using MD Anderson for cancer care due to the particular philosophy and approach they often use for cancer treatment, and the fact they sometimes are too cavalier about doing research oriented treatments. It’s the same reason Lance Armstrong chose a facility other than MD Anderson for his cancer treatment. Thoughts on MD Anderson? I know it’s highly respected, but see above concerns. Does anyone have relatives with deep cancer treatment experience who can provide a perspective on MD Anderson?
April 26Apr 26 20 minutes ago, Dbeasy said: So I have to ask an uncomfortable question that hopefully doesn't upset anyone. I’m doing some treatment planning for the future. I’ve been using the Mayo Clinic for my medical care for years. Mayo is the absolute gold standard for medical facilities. It’s incredible for many many reasons. However, we may need better proximity for care in the future. It relates to the particular procedures that need to be done. That leaves MD Anderson as a potential natural alternative choice to Mayo. However, I have a highly respected medical relative that cautioned me against using MD Anderson for cancer care due to the particular philosophy and approach they often use for cancer treatment, and the fact they sometimes are too cavalier about doing research oriented treatments. It’s the same reason Lance Armstrong chose a facility other than MD Anderson for his cancer treatment. Thoughts on MD Anderson? I know it’s highly respected, but see above concerns. Does anyone have relatives with deep cancer treatment experience who can provide a perspective on MD Anderson? Here is my thinking, when first facing a cancer diagnosis you should pick the world class hospital that is in closest proximity to you, for most of us that is MD Anderson, you are most likely going to get the universal frontline treatment no matter where you start. Then you are going to need to take things one step at a time and do research, but you at least want to be in one of those treatment locations to help guide you through it. Maybe for your particular cancer the best doctors are in Houston, but maybe they are on the east coast. I don't think you can predetermine it that far.
April 26Apr 26 1 minute ago, hornbri said: Here is my thinking, when first facing a cancer diagnosis you should pick the world class hospital that is in closest proximity to you, for most of us that is MD Anderson, you are most likely going to get the universal frontline treatment no matter where you start. Then you are going to need to take things one step at a time and do research, but you at least want to be in one of those treatment locations to help guide you through it. Maybe for your particular cancer the best doctors are in Houston, but maybe they are on the east coast. I don't think you can predetermine it that far. Thanks. I have several specific family example about how the Mayo Clinic has saved lives in our family many times. Part of me is just thinking to relocate there for three or four months, as opposed to doing Anderson. Tough call.
April 26Apr 26 My only experience with the disease was an incurable brain cancer my dad succumbed to, so take this with a grain of salt, but if you're struggling with the choice of Mayo or Anderson then I think it's pretty much a good call either way.
April 26Apr 26 10 minutes ago, Dbeasy said: Thanks. I have several specific family example about how the Mayo Clinic has saved lives in our family many times. Part of me is just thinking to relocate there for three or four months, as opposed to doing Anderson. Tough call. I feel like the patient being comfortable with their doctors and treatments is one of the most if not the most important factor. If that’s what your gut is telling you i would probably do it.
April 26Apr 26 Chili's quesadilla explosion salad absolutely slammed. I'd been fasting for nearly 24 hours so a gas station sammich probably would have tasted like a Delaware sub. My visit with MDA gave me hope, which I had not had since this started. Hearing Dr Araujo calling the doc at Texas oncology right in front of me, he answered on the second ring, she gave her orders, and that was that. Edited April 26Apr 26 by MissingInAction
April 26Apr 26 3 hours ago, Dbeasy said: Thanks. I have several specific family example about how the Mayo Clinic has saved lives in our family many times. Part of me is just thinking to relocate there for three or four months, as opposed to doing Anderson. Tough call. It really depends on what you have going on and you have to do your research. my dad knew everyone at Texas Heart Institute and has a chair at UT Houston and he had heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Edited April 26Apr 26 by Bevo
April 26Apr 26 17 hours ago, Dbeasy said: So I have to ask an uncomfortable question that hopefully doesn't upset anyone. I’m doing some treatment planning for the future. I’ve been using the Mayo Clinic for my medical care for years. Mayo is the absolute gold standard for medical facilities. It’s incredible for many many reasons. However, we may need better proximity for care in the future. It relates to the particular procedures that need to be done. That leaves MD Anderson as a potential natural alternative choice to Mayo. However, I have a highly respected medical relative that cautioned me against using MD Anderson for cancer care due to the particular philosophy and approach they often use for cancer treatment, and the fact they sometimes are too cavalier about doing research oriented treatments. It’s the same reason Lance Armstrong chose a facility other than MD Anderson for his cancer treatment. Thoughts on MD Anderson? I know it’s highly respected, but see above concerns. Does anyone have relatives with deep cancer treatment experience who can provide a perspective on MD Anderson? Which Mayo location do you go to? Rochester, Phoenix or Jacksonville? When we lived in Arizona, my wife and I got all of our healthcare at Mayo and absolutely loved the experience. It’s a fantastic organization for many reasons as you said. We now use Methodist here in Houston which we're very happy with, but it’s still no Mayo.
April 26Apr 26 2 minutes ago, royiv said: Which Mayo location do you go to? Rochester, Phoenix or Jacksonville? When we lived in Arizona, my wife and I got all of our healthcare at Mayo and absolutely loved the experience. It’s a fantastic organization for many reasons as you said. We now use Methodist here in Houston which we're very happy with, but it’s still no Mayo. Rochester. So far Rochester has saved a lung, a leg, and two kidneys in my extended family. And correctly diagnosed a serious neurological issue that every other medical facility incorrectly diagnosed. They are legit.
April 26Apr 26 1 minute ago, Dbeasy said: Rochester. So far Rochester has saved a lung, a leg, and two kidneys in my extended family. And correctly diagnosed a serious neurological issue that every other medical facility incorrectly diagnosed. They are legit. That’s awesome. I have so much respect for that organization. After my dad had a stroke a number of years ago, I decided to go through their executive physical program to have everything checked out top to bottom (pun intended?!?). I highly recommend it for anyone that has the means and ability to take a couple days off to fly to Phoenix or Rochester.
April 26Apr 26 18 hours ago, Dbeasy said: So I have to ask an uncomfortable question that hopefully doesn't upset anyone. I’m doing some treatment planning for the future. I’ve been using the Mayo Clinic for my medical care for years. Mayo is the absolute gold standard for medical facilities. It’s incredible for many many reasons. However, we may need better proximity for care in the future. It relates to the particular procedures that need to be done. That leaves MD Anderson as a potential natural alternative choice to Mayo. However, I have a highly respected medical relative that cautioned me against using MD Anderson for cancer care due to the particular philosophy and approach they often use for cancer treatment, and the fact they sometimes are too cavalier about doing research oriented treatments. It’s the same reason Lance Armstrong chose a facility other than MD Anderson for his cancer treatment. Thoughts on MD Anderson? I know it’s highly respected, but see above concerns. Does anyone have relatives with deep cancer treatment experience who can provide a perspective on MD Anderson? People get cured at MDA and people get cured at every other hospital as well. I’ve known people that opted against MDA and been perfectly fine with that decision. And if everyone doesn’t support your decision, tell them to F off. Personally I wouldn’t be driving past the other top Houston hospitals to go MDA. I would prefer to use an established care treatment and not any research trial. Save the research trial for someone that has fewer options.
April 26Apr 26 If/when the time comes, ask your Mayo MD who they would send a family member to in your part of the country. Especially if we are talking oncology, the answer may vary depending on what type/body part, etc. A kick ass oncologist will know the right answer for your specific circumstance. Edited April 26Apr 26 by SurlyGator
April 26Apr 26 19 hours ago, Dbeasy said: However, I have a highly respected medical relative that cautioned me against using MD Anderson for cancer care due to the particular philosophy and approach they often use for cancer treatment, and the fact they sometimes are too cavalier about doing research oriented treatments. just like doctors, lawyers have a variety of specialties. Unless you’re respected relative is an oncologist or cancer surgeon, I would give that the same value as me telling you who to use as your corporate tax attorney. I have never practiced in that field, and never will, and I rarely interact with anyone who does. Which is all to say if a respected oncologist is saying that - then it has to be taken into account far more than some random Doctor who heard a story about MD Anderson wanting to put someone in a research trial instead of standard care. And then there’s that thing where whoever your oncologist is, he or she can’t force you to take any treatment you don’t want to take. I launched a shitty cancer surgeon because of his doctor God attitude- and I convinced my oncologist to give me a different chemo regimen than she wanted. None of us are slaves to a doctor’s whims. It’s just me, but the merits of the criticism seem unjustified when the patient always has the sole say in directing their care..
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