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Outrider 10-21-2009 02:32 PM

The next step.
 
Time for another update guys. It was a big day yesterday, I had appointments with four specialists plus blood tests and x-rays, and mostly the news was good. First I saw the surgeon, and he was happy with how everything has healed up. I don't have to see him again until January now. After that I saw the cardiologist, and she has halved my medication with a view to stopping it altogether if eveything goes alright for the next couple of weeks, so that was good too.
After that I had my appointment with the urologist, and he is going to remove the stent from my right kidney on Monday (just a day procedure), so that was good to hear as well. Having the stent removed will ease a lot of the discomfort I'm still feeling.
My final appointment for the day was with the oncologist. He told me the cancer remaining now does not need urgent attention, but will need to be treated eventually to stop it from growing. He also said that I will never be totally cured, which was the only real bad news for the day. He did however tell me that I may be eligible for a new treatment that is currently in the research phase. Providing my cancer is of a certain type (apparently there's many different mutations), he is hoping to get me included in this research (he is one of the leading oncologist in the country, and is involved in many research programs). It involves taking one pill a day, and has almost no side effects, so it sure beats more chemotherapy. I hope I'm eligible for this program, and I should find out when I see him again in a month's time.

Flatline 10-21-2009 02:42 PM

You Can't Stop Outrider
 
your A Beast Craig!!! It' Seems You've Taking This Cancer And Have Kicked It Right In The Teeth. Excellent News Continue The Path Your Going On Buddy. ;)

Rambo 10-21-2009 02:48 PM

Indeed EXCELLENT news!!! :)

neapolitan joe 10-21-2009 03:40 PM

Good news! :)

troopsofdoom 10-21-2009 03:47 PM

Score one for the good guys! Great news, it sounds like things are going in your favor. We can count on seeing more awesome Outrider photos for a long time to come.

Tracker 10-21-2009 03:48 PM

awesome news

Da Talent 10-21-2009 04:29 PM

Great to hear some good news!

Urban Saboteur 10-21-2009 05:02 PM

belief
 
Alot of people take drugs for lots of different reasons... one of the biggest drugs everyone should take is self belief... its a very powerful drug..
"without belief you have nothing''

I'm sure you'll do brilliantly dude, you've already overcome massive hurdles, and from a friend to a friend you will always have my unwavering support and belief.

Please take care and I wish you all the best for the future.

Rich

Sonneilon 10-21-2009 05:50 PM

Geez Cancer! JUST GO AWAY!!! Go back to sleep! WHATEVER!!! Glad you have been able to recoop a bit and get stronger so you'll be able to tackle on these events being thrown at you. Stay strong and do what you can. :D

Marty 10-21-2009 06:35 PM

I'm happy to hear that it's mostly good news for you Craig. May everything go well with the day procedure soon, and I pray you will be accepted as part of the new treatment program. All the best!


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