Marv aka "Shicken" update....

Thanks for letting us know Marv.  How's your strength?  Are you able to get back in the saddle yet?

I just had another scan on April 29th, saw the doc on May 6th.  Good news, no sign of cancer.  Next scan in 6 months.

This is a huge relief.  A year ago, before I started treatment,  I asked the doctor if it was possible to get rid of this tumor. Her response was,  "it's extremely unlikely."  The tumor was quite large, about 6-7cm across. Fortunately it was the only tumor.  Treatment began in April 2013, and completed August 2013.  The first scan in Aug 2013 showed no indications of active cancer, although some of the tumor remained.  Doc said I'd have a 90-60% chance of having another tumor, and it usually shows up in the first year or two.  I'm in the middle of that time frame now.

My chances are improving, and the outcome is hopeful, but I'm not out of the woods yet.  I'm grateful to be somewhat back to normal, and for everyone's support.

-Marvin

GREAT news indeed!

Super news, Marv! I know how a clean report can lighten your load and leave room to think of and focus on other, more desirable things, congratulations!

Sounds like a Karaoke night at 7mi. is in order. 

Ya Marv!!!!

Good news! Glad to hear it.

Some new developments - last month I felt a bump on the side of my neck.

MRI of the neck confirms that a single lymph node is enlarged. Fortunately the chest/abdomen/pelvis CT scan is good, and the single tumor in the neck is not that big.

I'll be getting treatment again probably in Sept. - radiation with either chemo or a new immune stimulator drug.

Glad to hear that the CT scan for the chest/abdomen/pelvis scan came back clean!!

Like I said via PM...if you need any help from PIF or anything else besides prayers and good vibes just let me know!!

 

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Sending good vibes, hope everything goes well.

you are going to handle it like you've done in the past......kick that bumps ass!

Go Marv!

Keep strong, Bro.  Thoughts and prayers your way.

Wishing you the best brotha Marv!  Sending positive vibes and prayers your way

Kick it's ass too Marv!
Positive vibes being sent your way brother.

It was good seeing you this weekend Marv.   I never eat pizza anymore, except your pizza.  Bring it on.

Good to hear the body scan came back good. The bump, is just a bump in the road! Lock in the hubs and get to the other side....I hear good fishing is just past that bump, and the road smooths out the rest of the way in!