Marv aka "Shicken" update....

Very sorry to hear this bro. Stay strong......

Hang in there Marv. If you need anything, I'm right around the corner from you!

I had a MRI today - it confirmed the presence of a tumor in the spine.  Good news is that its just one spot along the spine. 

I will have a PET CT scan pretty soon to check for tumors elsewhere in my body. 

Prayers and good vibes your way brother!

I'm hoping its that little isolated spot Marv. I've been thinking of you. I know you know how to stay positive.

I'm hoping its that little isolated spot Marv. I've been thinking of you. I know you know how to stay positive.

+1 Marv.
Really hoping this is all there is of it.
Praying for you my brother.

Brother Marv, so sorry to hear the latest news, you have lots of folks behind you and wishing the best, good luck with the treatment and hang in there... and BTW, you make the best sliders EVER.

Albion this year will be for Joel and Marv. I hope it helps fellas. We are with you.

Albion this year will be for Joel and Marv. I hope it helps fellas. We are with you.

Nice Craig!!!

Getting to be about time for us A-hulls to start planning PIF 2013 as well.

 

 

Sincerely,

JIm

Heres the latest news:

The MRI reveals a 5cm mass next to the spine. 

I had a visit with the radiation oncologist, she reviewed teh MRI and said its fleshy and funny looking, possibly something new, not related to my nasopharyngeal cancer.  Could even be a benign tumor or infection. 

A PET scan is scheduled for Friday, and a biopsy will be done soon to find out exactly what it is.

fingers are crossed, and prayers said.........

thanks for keeping us updated Marv  Wish you the best buddy! Call me if you ever need a ride or just company

I like the sound of "benign"

Marv,

Hang in there and you are in my thoughts and prayers even so far away as I am.

Biopsy confirmed the tumor is metastasis of the nasopharyngeal cancer.

The plan is to have 6 to 8 cycles of chemo (1 every 3 weeks) and some radiation.

First cycle scheduled for next Thursday.