Well, dang...the cancer's back...

[Sir Skully]

Prayers***stardust***good thoughts......all coming your way ***TQ***from the Zone.
I can't even imagine what your going through. We are body, soul and spirit..I'm there with ya ***TQ***in spirit, as I'm sure others here are likewise. I pray throughout the day for you and yours. My sun doesn't fully rise until you're out of the dark woods my friend. God's Spirit, mans spirit, we can connect with God and man because we have spirit. Just one last few words.
PSALMS 121:1,2 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

[TQ]

Some very encouraging news: First off, I apparently have some type of bronchial infection which has been keeping me entertained with fever spikes, fierce coughing, some globular green stuff and sleep deprivation for two days.
The good news on that is it’s been identified and we’re treating it beginning immediately.
The STAT CTSCAN and the blood work from Monday shows no progression of the cancer and hints at a slight improvement.
My appetite is rallying strongly and I like food again.
It also looks possible that we will be able to setup and Austin/Houston connection where I may begin taking my chemo here in Austin at the Texas Oncology Center saving us lots of money in travel expenses and hotel bills. Details to be worked out on that.
Right now I’m still dazed and confused (for so long it’s not true) but with the new prescription for cough and crud I might be lucky enough to meet the velvet hammer today.
That is all…

[fvbounty]

All good news TQ, keep up the good fight and know that your on everyones mind here at ABX and all of our prayers are with you and your family!

[Sir Skully]

That is some very encouraging news***TQ***
Hang in there bud....
And know still coming your way...Prayers***stardust***good thoughts......all
from the Zone.

[ctal]

Some tears just welled up in my eyes, which doesn't happen very often with me. I'm very glad to hear the encouraging news, although I feel for your continued suffering.

The one suggestion I would offer, based on the information you supplied the other day, is that you try to avoid acidic foods and liquids (e.g., oj) as much as possible.

Keep up the good fight!

Best,
-- Al

[Wingit]

Good news TQ...I'll bet it's one of the few times you will be grateful for a bronchial infection!...better the known and treatable than the alternative.
My thoughts and good wishes to you and yours.

[k0NG0]

Great ****ing news!

[JimTram]

Great, great, great news. Think I'll celebrate your good fortunes with a Brandy & Cigar.

[johnrr6]

Fantastic!!!

And getting the appetite back----a clearly "good sign"!!!

[Deer Slayer]

I'm glad to see you joking around a bit. Not that an infection is a good thing, but given the alternatives, it doesn't sound bad at all! That's some welcome releif, and the better arrangements for treatment are probably going to make your life MUCH easier. Cancer treatment DOES have a supressive effect on the immune system, which was a concern I had with your surgery. Didn't want to jinx you, so I didn't say it, but it happened anyways! Be careful, infections can get out of hand when your immune system is weakened. Sounds like it was caught fairly early though, so hopefully it's not a big deal. It's odd how much better I feel just knowing you're not as bad off as I was fearing. I dunno, it just seems when things aren't going well for you, it affects my mood for the whole day. Maybe my thoughts do you some good, maybe not, but I hope it does. Hopefully the infection is a little better next time you pust.

[darkstar_abx]

Originally Posted by k0NG0

Great ****ing news!

" Rammin'" ( Gabby Johnson, Blazing Saddles )

[TQ]

Actually got some sleep last night, even dreamed a bit, so I know it was substantial.
The goo in my chest is continuing to break up, but I look a little ridiculous carrying around this bucket just so I can hock loogies into. Has to be done, though.
My immediate goal is to get my chest cleared in time for next week's chemo session. Prime importance, this.
Strength is still too low to measure but getting better and I still need to catch up on sleep, but otherwise the direction is up.

We continue to work on the details of my getting treatment here in Austin and have an appointment early next month to meet with the Texas Oncology Center here in Austin. So far all the interaction we've had with them has been positive. Very fast follow up calls and confidence inspiring phone conversations lead us to believe this will be a good relationship. I can't express how wonderful it would be to get treatment in my home town - just a few miles away - rather than having to drive to Houston. I'm really hoping we can make this work out.

Back to the La-Z-Boy for now...

[tamarelle]

excellent news, TQ We are all praying for you. I know all will be well with you, I just feel it in my heart.

Keep up the good fight.

Love

Tam

[Sir Skully]

Great news, keep on keeping on ***TQ***
Prayers***stardust***good thoughts......all
from the Zone.....

[Cogar]

Originally Posted by TQ

. . . .
The goo in my chest is continuing to break up, but I look a little ridiculous carrying around this bucket just so I can hock loogies into.
...

That is the first good laugh I have had out of this thread--and it's about time. I hope your spirits continue to improve and that the situation does also.