I have cancer

sito · Post by **sito** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 12:49 pm

All the best to you poptom! Be strong.

Sarahnn · Post by **Sarahnn** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:33 pm

poptom wrote:Colorectal. This kind of pisses me because I'm not used to having anything wrong with me. When the doc told me what it was, I said "OK, let's fix it" and he said " that's just what we're going to do". I like that kind of confidence.

--Tom

Okay, you got a project now. It's yer #1 priority and we are in your corner.

prayers going up.

Ya know, I used to like the idea that I could come and go at SG whenever I dam well felt like it. But, I'll be here till you get yer clean bill of health. I don't want to miss the celebration. But, you owe me, cause now I'll have to put up with these SG types till you give us the all clear.

These guys are hell on the ego of a gorgeous, middle-aged chubby woman.

Pop....xoxoxoxoxoxo

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:20 pm

Tom If you need anything, just ask. Dont worry, you'll have it beat in no time. Before you know, it will be gone!

AceFireball · Post by **AceFireball** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:41 pm

Git It Dun, do what has to be done and defeat it

Ill be prayin for ya!

-Alec

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 5:18 pm

I can't add any more than what's already been stated in this thread other than the fact that you're in my prayers. Sounds like you've got a good start down the road combating this and we're all here for you if you need us. Get well soon!

PinkKitty · Post by **PinkKitty** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 5:46 pm

Will keep you in my prayers. Everything will be ok. God Bless.

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:32 pm

We wish you and your family all the best.

Tobey & Michelle

emilyb · Post by **emilyb** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:45 pm

Prayers coming your way....best wishes, too!

sito · Post by **sito** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:55 pm

Today, I had a buddy tell me he's got problems in the same area. I thought of you poptom and told him to get a thorough exam.

He looked at me kinda sideways at first and I explained to him what could happen. He's only 35 so there's probably nothing too bad, wrong with him. My uncle at 40 died of colorectal cancer. I told him early detection is key.

One thing about us guys is we never go get checked out, especially that region. In reality it can make all the difference to survival. I'm 31 and I know I need to go get checked because it's in the bloodline.

I also know you'll beat this poptom. Something tells me that.

koldchillah · Post by **koldchillah** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 12:30 pm

Good luck poptom! I know you'll be fine.. You've got the right attitude and plenty of support..

jdblitz · Post by **jdblitz** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 12:37 pm

Hey poptom

I don't know if you remember november 2003 I was diagnosed with Type B Lymphoma, inoperable but curable through extreme chemo and some mild radiation.

I was 26 at the time about to turn 27.

I am now 28 and I just had my 1 year CT yesterday, I am awaiting the results.

Just do what you have to do and keep focusing on when you get better.

The good news is usually colon cancer can be cured with just removing some of the colon and minor chemo + radiation.

Its hard sometimes but just remember, this is only temporary.

JD

PS** PM me if I can be of any assistance or you just need someone to sympathize with.

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 2:31 pm

Thanks,all.

Yes JD, I recall your experience. Hope the CT looks good for you.

I wish these guys would move a bit faster here.

--Tom

Miss Gummy · Post by **Miss Gummy** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 3:01 pm

You have my thoughts and prayers. Those are not just words. I wish you the best.

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 3:27 pm

Thank you, Miss Gummy, and welcome to Speedguide.

--Tom

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 4:00 pm

Sorrry to hear that one of life's challenges has come along and kicked you in the ass Tom.
I have an uncle who is 90 this year and has had this one for some time. The doctors just fix it after each regular checkup.
We expect them here next week travelling on a cruise boat to Darwin from Adelaide where they board a train called "The Ghan" for the trip back to Adelaide. He's never let it beat him and neither should you.

The medical people, prayer and the right attitude (that's the one you have) will have this beat in no time.

Croc.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 12:45 pm

Sorry to hear about your situation

My grandmother died from it inpart bcz she did not get the check ups. My mother survived it from early detection. Its important that we get thease intrusive checkups and follow docs orders.

I Thought I would post a link to http://www.healthboards.com/boards/foru ... y.php?f=24

^ it can be a good place to get help and help others.

Gl & best wishes, Randy

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 3:11 pm

1)Pics of the broad on the Harley! (neekked preferrably...)

2)How about an update?

3)CT Scan results?

4)Ultrasound?

5)Pregnancy test?

Inquiring minds and all that, you know...

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 3:14 pm

Ken wrote:1)Pics of the broad on the Harley! (neekked preferrably...)

2)How about an update?

3)CT Scan results?

4)Ultrasound?

5)Pregnancy test?

Inquiring minds and all that, you know...

Yes please!! minus the first request...giggle!

Love your new avatar Ken!!

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 3:21 pm

MissTynker2 wrote: Yes please!! minus the first request...giggle!

Love your new avatar Ken!!

Thanks, on tha av. (Lefty and Joints are responsible)

I am glad to see that you, also, are curious about the results of his pregnancy test! (Item #5!)

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 4:17 pm

Ken wrote:1)Pics of the broad on the Harley! (neekked preferrably...)

2)How about an update?

3)CT Scan results?

4)Ultrasound?

5)Pregnancy test?

Inquiring minds and all that, you know...

I'll try to get pics but I won't post the nekked ones out of respect for the ladies here. I hope to get her to take a ride with me through the canyons so look for pics of Tom and Ann posed in front of The Rock Store.

CT showed a golf ball size tumor right next to the prostate and it has latched onto a lymph node. It also showed some tiny specks in my lungs but they think that's harmless old scar tissue. They want to run a PET scan to see for sure. That will light up the cancer cells. From what I saw previously when they stuck the camera inside, this thing looks like a small bunch of white grapes.

The ultrasound hasn't been done yet, waiting for insurance approval but they're pretty sure I'm not pregnant.

Saw the oncologist for the first time and he thinks the surgeon should get in there first and cut the thing out and maybe follow up with chemo. These guys will be getting they're heads together to figure the best approach. Great! Now we have a committee. Nobody seems to be in much of a hurry (except me).

--Tom

BaghDaddy · Post by **BaghDaddy** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 4:26 pm

poptom wrote: There is another member of my medical team that I didn't mention before. A lovely young Vietnamese lady in my primary doctor's office. She's the one that started the ball rolling on this.

And she rides a Harley.

--Tom

PopTom

We do not know each other, but we will go riding our Harley Soft Tails together in to the sunset. Getting, us a few soft tail LBG's to ride our bikes.

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 4:37 pm

BaghDaddy wrote:PopTom

We do not know each other, but we will go riding our Harley Soft Tails together in to the sunset. Getting, us a few soft tail LBG's to ride our bikes.

It's a deal, Dad, But I have a BMW, an adult motorcycle.

--Tom

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 4:39 pm

Hi Poptom!
This is indeed a very stressful time for you...and lymph nodes are often involved with any form of cancer. I pray...this might help you..when I was diagnosed with breast cancer...I also had lymph nodes involved...and the prognosis by some was that I had less then two years to live. I had..and still do...a fighting attitude..as well as a positive one..as I hear from you..fear is of course very natural...and very normal!!..I was diagnosed as a stage 3 cancer...I beat it Baby...You can too!!..And you will with your attitude!!! That was near 19 years ago for me..and I am still here..Angel Blessings!!

Now the fun part?? Giggle!! The treatments increased the size!! Enjoy!!

minir · Post by **minir** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 4:41 pm

poptom wrote:It's a deal, Dad, But I have a BMW, an adult motorcycle.

--Tom

--

Hi poptom

A Low Blow...

Good to see You feeling better Tom

--

regards

minir

Ashdaw · Post by **Ashdaw** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 5:48 pm

I hope you get better soon PopTom. No one deserves to have Cancer.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 6:16 pm

poptom wrote:they're pretty sure I'm not pregnant.

--Tom

Well, that is some welcome good news!

You see, it could always be worse! It could be raining AND you could be pregnant!

Talk about a bummer!

Keep the positive outlook. It helps more than I can say!

Let us know if we can help out in any way. We are here and will be waiting to hear your updates!

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 6:19 pm

Baghdaddy and PoppaTom,

Please do not misunderstand or get confused with what I am trying to say, however, we want pics of the LADIES on the bikes, not you 2 guys!

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 6:23 pm

MissTynker2 wrote: The treatments increased the size!! Enjoy!!

OK, MsTynker, you have my curiosity... Are you insinuating that your treatments increased your penile size?

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:12 am

Hang in there man. You will be in my prayers.

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Wed May 18, 2005 12:11 am

Well, I've had another CT scan, a PET scan, and ultrasound, and I saw my surgeon today. He thinks it would be best to undergo radiation treatment prior to surgery but that will be a committee decision, I expect. Coincidently, he will be attending a cancer conference at UCLA tomorrow and he is going to present my case.

The good news is that it hasn't spread to any other organs and the spots on my lungs are not cancerous.

Oncologist next Wednesday. He's only in the office on Wednesdays.

After all the tests, I expect them now to DO SOMETHING.

--Tom

minir · Post by **minir** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:54 am

Hi poptom

The good news is that it hasn't spread to any other organs and the spots on my lungs are not cancerous.

Thats Great News Tom.

I'm sure you'll be on the fast track now and hopefully all will be well soon.

Good Luck on Wed.

--

regards

minir

BaghDaddy · Post by **BaghDaddy** » Wed May 18, 2005 2:21 am

poptom wrote:Well, I've had another CT scan, a PET scan, and ultrasound, and I saw my surgeon today. He thinks it would be best to undergo radiation treatment prior to surgery but that will be a committee decision, I expect. Coincidently, he will be attending a cancer conference at UCLA tomorrow and he is going to present my case.

The good news is that it hasn't spread to any other organs and the spots on my lungs are not cancerous.

Oncologist next Wednesday. He's only in the office on Wednesdays.

After all the tests, I expect them now to DO SOMETHING.

--Tom

PopTom,

Good new's.

Remember we are going on that bike ride together very soon. I should order my new Harley over here in the next week or so, and have it delivered in the states, to wait for me to pick it up.

So get the LBG's ready to ride with us.

You have all of us over here praying for you, and some more will probally join us on the ride.

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Wed May 18, 2005 5:54 am

hey pops, it sounds like you and your doctor are ready to whip this thing's a$$

be praying for ya bud, and best of luck

triniwasp · Post by **triniwasp** » Wed May 18, 2005 11:12 am

Great news about your lungs, wish you the best of luck. I know for sure your in great hands with anyone associated with UCLA.

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Wed May 18, 2005 11:28 am

Best of luck tom! I've always wanted to go to SoCal... you can show me around somday...

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:12 pm

poptom wrote:Well, I've had another CT scan, a PET scan, and ultrasound, and I saw my surgeon today. He thinks it would be best to undergo radiation treatment prior to surgery but that will be a committee decision, I expect. Coincidently, he will be attending a cancer conference at UCLA tomorrow and he is going to present my case.

The good news is that it hasn't spread to any other organs and the spots on my lungs are not cancerous.

Oncologist next Wednesday. He's only in the office on Wednesdays.

After all the tests, I expect them now to DO SOMETHING.

--Tom

Good report poptom! Now let them get in there and whip this critter. With most of the cards now showing...your team will know exactly how aggressively to fight and with what. The wait is maddening...I do know...but it should'nt be too long now!!! Hang in there!

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:15 pm

Ken wrote: OK, MsTynker, you have my curiosity... Are you insinuating that your treatments increased your penile size?

No..you goof!...but I think there is a great possibility that it brought more of a penile draw!!

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:19 pm

MissTynker2 wrote: No..you goof!...but I think there is a great possibility that it brought more of a penile draw!!

By the way Tom. I have been Praying for you and will Continue to do so.

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:24 pm

I started radiation and chemo today, five days a week for five weeks.

The radiation is done with a linear accelerator at UCLA. Only takes a few minutes. Last week they had me on a simulator where they tatooed some reference points on my back and set up the scanning program.

Chemo is at a nearby office that is set up to handle about a dozen patients at a time. Today I was the only one there. About 45 minutes. I get Fluorouracil and Leukovorin by injection. I have an IV taped to my arm so they won't have to stick me each day.

Both places have free parking for motorcycles so that's how I'll be doing this shuttle. Saves me 14 bucks a day.

--Tom

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:38 pm

BaghDaddy wrote:PopTom,

Remember we are going on that bike ride together very soon. I should order my new Harley over here in the next week or so, and have it delivered in the states, to wait for me to pick it up.

So get the LBG's ready to ride with us.

BaghDaddy. Come on by when you get your bike and we can take a ride up to the Rock Store for a beer and a sandwich. It's about a thirty mile ride through the canyons from here.

http://www.rock-store.com/rockstorelinks.html

http://www.rock-store.com/

I'll supply the ladies.

Tom

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