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The report from the Mayo Clinic
This was posted on my Mayo Clinic website on 3 Jul. It sounds to me like they are still guessing, and it looks like they want to use a cancer drug on me. I did some research on the drug, and to me, it seems like the cure is worse then the diease!
Here's the text of the Mayo Clinic report: Quote:
__________________ WWW.CAFFREYKNIVES.NET Caffreyknives@gmail.com "Every CHOICE has a CONSEQUENCE, and all your CONSEQUENCES are a result of your CHOICES." |
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Oh man, there are some $25.00 words in there.... Most of that was all foreign to me. Didn't look up the medication, but if it's like most that I see in commercials, having more side effects than what the original problem is just seems bizarre. I hope you can find something that helps you out, Ed.
Jeremy |
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Sorry to hear that Mayo wasn't able to give you a concrete answer
If you decide to go on the drugs, I hope the side effects aren't too severe |
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Good Luck Ed, keep us posted. Best wishes
Austin |
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That doctor knows about the side effects and risks involved with that treatment. Nevertheless, he recommends this treatment because he thinks that the disease is likely to get worse and end in an unpleasant death. Maybe you should get a second opinion, preferably from a physician that you know well.
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Good luck, Ed. |
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That's a pretty exotic drug they recommend giving you!
I would suggest you search to see if there are any studies going on with respect to this diagnosis. It may put you in contact with the most cutting-edge work on this subject. Having something rare is generally bad for the patient, but the research folks eat it up. It also requires that the patient drive the treatment, as the doctors will not even attempt to get attached to the patient. Please know that you are in our prayers, amigo. __________________ God bless Texas! Now let's secede!! |
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Wish you the best, whatever you decide to do Ed.
__________________ Walter R. Powers |
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Finally got a call from the Mayo Doc. She's also spoken with my Primary Doc, and the Oncologist. They are working on my referral for treatment. I go to see my Primary on 1 Aug, and to the Oncologist to start the treatments on 5 Aug. Even though I made mention about all the warnings this drug carries, after speaking with all the Docs involved, the say that it's the best option they can offer. At this point I've felt terrible for a year and a half.....and am ready to try anything if it will help me. Supposedly the treat consists of an "infusion" via I.V. once a week for four weeks, then another CT to see if theres any improvement with my lungs. I'll keep things updated if I'm able.
__________________ WWW.CAFFREYKNIVES.NET Caffreyknives@gmail.com "Every CHOICE has a CONSEQUENCE, and all your CONSEQUENCES are a result of your CHOICES." |
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Good Luck Ed
__________________ Austin Colvin |
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Had an appointment with my Primary Doc yesterday. Late last evening I got a call from him....they did bloodwork on me, and my lipase is over 800 (normal is around 80). He says I have severe pancreatitus....DUH! He's consulting with another Doc, and is suppose to be calling me back today....he says the treatment for this condition is usually hospitalization for 3-5 days, with no food, and a couple of IVs stuck in me. He made is very clear that if I get to hurtin too badly, to get myself to the ER. If he calls back today, I'm just gona tell him to get me in the hospital, and get this thing fixed!
__________________ WWW.CAFFREYKNIVES.NET Caffreyknives@gmail.com "Every CHOICE has a CONSEQUENCE, and all your CONSEQUENCES are a result of your CHOICES." |
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Right on, get it fixed! Best wishes.
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You and Cindy are always in our prayers.
J __________________ Today I'm becoming who I once dreamed to be. |
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I can't remember if you said that you were a drinker or not but don't even think about having a beer or you will pay for it big time. Take care of yourself. If I was hurting as bad as that can hurt and the doc told me three days in bed with IV's I'd say: "let's get it done".
Doug __________________ If you're not making mistakes then you're not trying hard enough |
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Best of luck to you Ed. Hope they are able to get you back on your feet soon. You and Cindy are in our prayers.
__________________ Walter R. Powers |
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