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Hello guys, I came back to give you all the scoop on the H. Pylori. I went to the ER on 7/30 and after an x-ray and blood tests it was determined that it was the H. Pylori and dehydration. Well, scheduled an appointment with my PCP on 8/3. On 8/2 the pain was unbearable and I was feeling dizzy and vomiting again. I was admitted from this ER visit. From there, I had about 7 CT scans, 2 HIDA scans, an MRI, EKG, along with other scans and biopsies and it has been determined that a tumor was wrapped around my spleen, gall bladder, pancreas, intestines. The tumor was estimated at 6 liters and was so big that it was pushing up against my diaphragm and making it seem that there was a second tumor between my lungs and my chest bone. It hasn't been determined that if it is a carcinoma or not. It is a large celll and the oncologists said that the treatment would take 2 months. I know this is a best case scnario but still that is kinda good considering the odds. What do you guys think?
Wow. Here I was yesterday lamenting over my cat. It takes a wake-up call like your situation to bring reality into focus. People are far more important. My thoughts and prayers will be with you jg.
Not to give you more to worry over, but it does seem odd that your original doc didn't notice a growth while poking around your tummy (which they will always do with any stomach complaint).
Hang in there!!
Hello guys, I came back to give you all the scoop on the H. Pylori. I went to the ER on 7/30 and after an x-ray and blood tests it was determined that it was the H. Pylori and dehydration. Well, scheduled an appointment with my PCP on 8/3. On 8/2 the pain was unbearable and I was feeling dizzy and vomiting again. I was admitted from this ER visit. From there, I had about 7 CT scans, 2 HIDA scans, an MRI, EKG, along with other scans and biopsies and it has been determined that a tumor was wrapped around my spleen, gall bladder, pancreas, intestines. The tumor was estimated at 6 liters and was so big that it was pushing up against my diaphragm and making it seem that there was a second tumor between my lungs and my chest bone. It hasn't been determined that if it is a carcinoma or not. It is a large celll and the oncologists said that the treatment would take 2 months. I know this is a best case scnario but still that is kinda good considering the odds. What do you guys think?
Wow. Here I was yesterday lamenting over my cat. It takes a wake-up call like your situation to bring reality into focus. People are far more important. My thoughts and prayers will be with you jg.
Not to give you more to worry over, but it does seem odd that your original doc didn't notice a growth while poking around your tummy (which they will always do with any stomach complaint).
Hang in there!!
About 5 years ago after my father died he saw a spot on my chest x-ray and I didn't have a follow-up because if the fear factor. I did smoke at the time and wanted to leave all of my bad habits behind so I went on the healthiest health binge ever in my life. But none of that replaces physical examinations.
What's the word, good man?
A. How are you feeling?
B. Do you know any further information as to what is going on (i.e. biopsy, treatment plans, etc.)?
I hope all is well.
Cools scar ! Glad to hear --so far so good !!
You've definitely got an optimistic attitude...that's the first step to a full recovery!
Keep your spirits high!
I'm praying for ya, J. Here's hoping you heal well from the surgery and get to go home soon. Glad to see you got a port and PICC, too.
You'll be in my prayers for Monday, too.I'm praying for ya, J. Here's hoping you heal well from the surgery and get to go home soon. Glad to see you got a port and PICC, too.
Pshh! That's nothing. I get the brain port Monday moning. It's amazing how many changes that I've aleady felt within since I've been inside having the procedures done. I'm starting to feel like I have the body of a 25 year old again when I wake up until I go to sleep. Trust me, the 10+ years of healthy living wouldn't have shit on 2 months on preventative maintenance on the human body.
You'll be in my prayers for Monday, too.I'm praying for ya, J. Here's hoping you heal well from the surgery and get to go home soon. Glad to see you got a port and PICC, too.
Pshh! That's nothing. I get the brain port Monday moning. It's amazing how many changes that I've aleady felt within since I've been inside having the procedures done. I'm starting to feel like I have the body of a 25 year old again when I wake up until I go to sleep. Trust me, the 10+ years of healthy living wouldn't have shit on 2 months on preventative maintenance on the human body.
When are they planning to start the chemo? It sounds like you are in very good hands.
You'll be in my prayers for Monday, too.Pshh! That's nothing. I get the brain port Monday moning. It's amazing how many changes that I've aleady felt within since I've been inside having the procedures done. I'm starting to feel like I have the body of a 25 year old again when I wake up until I go to sleep. Trust me, the 10+ years of healthy living wouldn't have shit on 2 months on preventative maintenance on the human body.
When are they planning to start the chemo? It sounds like you are in very good hands.
My 1st dose of chemo was Thursday and I heard that I had a hard time with that but I was out cold. They decided to change up a couple drugs and after some sodium bicarbonate I was ok. I think my next dose will be either Mon or Tues.
The treatments have gone pretty well so far. The chemo doesn't really have any affect on me besides scrambling my brain a little bit but after a couple of hours I'm able to focus. Next week, I start the 5 day treatments every 2 weeks for 8 weeks and I'm assuming those will have the worst affect on me. After that, it's the maintenance stage and the cancer will be in remission. I'm gonna keep that marijuana suggestion in mind. I've read about some of the side effects and if it helps, I'm gonna have to score.
