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Not the best time to be heading to the hospital. More likely to catch the plague there than most other places. Liquid diet is not great, but I'm glad they got you fixed up in time to go home Christmas Eve.
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Clean inspection today :D Thats a year without chemo. :lol: next inspection 90 days.

I had some concerns going in today, but those concerns will be addressed, and it was

so far not a recurrence of the cancer I have been being treated for. :D
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That’s worth a fuckin’ Dram. Cheers friend
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That’s good news, Cob. Worth a coupla big drams…!
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Thats some good news Cob :thumbup:
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Glad to hear it cob
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Yesterday I was released from my alcohol restriction, A dram yesterday evening and a dram this evening. 8)
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Cheers to that Cob
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Good new cob. My wife has had to watch her numbers looking toward a future operation once they again open up nonessential operations so in the mean time I drink alone.
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Well I made it 14 months without chemo. Yesterday was surgery #5 and I have to wait till tuesday

for a definitive answer, but he was verbally prepping me for a return to chemo.
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Sorry to hear that cob. I am hoping all goes well for you in the future.
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Cob, that news sucks. Sorry to hear it. I’m sending good thoughts your way and wish you the best.

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been dealing with intestine aches and issues for a while and failed a cologuard test a month ago. My colonscopy to check for colon cancer is next Friday. have to admit it is all I can think about and has me worried as hell.
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WhiskeyRebellion wrote: Thu May 26, 2022 5:46 pm been dealing with intestine aches and issues for a while and failed a cologuard test a month ago. My colonscopy to check for colon cancer is next Friday. have to admit it is all I can think about and has me worried as hell.
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@cob and @whiskeyrebellion
hoping for hot medical staff for you and them telling you good news.
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Had my 5 yearly colonoscopy, just a few weeks ago.....got the all clear this time, Any of you fellas that are at high risk get your asses in there for one.
In my case both Grandfathers died of bowel cancer , father had it but was treated early and survived. Not having one is a risk not worth taking.
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Saltbush Bill wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 12:25 am Had my 5 yearly colonoscopy, just a few weeks ago.....got the all clear this time, Any of you fellas that are at high risk get your asses in there for one.
In my case both Grandfathers died of bowel cancer , father had it but was treated early and survived. Not having one is a risk not worth taking.
I went last year wanting one but insurance wouldn't cover it because I was 49. Had to wait till I was 50.
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Best wishes for you cob and WhiskeyRebellion. Hope you get the good news that there's nothing to worry about, cob. WR, colonoscopy is no big deal once you're there, but it will be great to know.

I don't have good advice about ways to avoid dwelling on it while you wait. I do the same thing. Aside from saying to take some good time to do and watch things you enjoy, stay as active as you can, and get good nights of sleep.
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Back to chemo. :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
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Ah shit. Sorry to hear that cob.
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Bummer.
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Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers cob. Take care!
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Hoping all goes as smoothly as possible Cob :thumbup:
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Damn. Sorry about that. Hope you come through it all right.
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Prayers sent your way
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Keep up the fight! Sending prayers to help you keep it up
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cob, been thinking about you lately and hoping you're doing all right. What's up with the cancer? Chemo went ok?
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MtRainier wrote: Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:22 pm cob, been thinking about you lately and hoping you're doing all right. What's up with the cancer? Chemo went ok?
Coming up on 3 months since second diagnosis and no treatment has yet been devised :roll: I appreciate the concern.

Edit; 2 hours later. I just got the call that the chemical they were unable to get is now available,

and I will start treatment in ~2 weeks.
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cob wrote: Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:01 pm
MtRainier wrote: Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:22 pm cob, been thinking about you lately and hoping you're doing all right. What's up with the cancer? Chemo went ok?
Coming up on 3 months since second diagnosis and no treatment has yet been devised :roll: I appreciate the concern.

Edit; 2 hours later. I just got the call that the chemical they were unable to get is now available,

and I will start treatment in ~2 weeks.
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All the best.

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