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Offline CaptCarl

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MRI Follow UP
« on: November 30, 2006, 09:06:06 pm »
I went to see my doctor yesterday about the results from my MRI. She was able to go into better detail than the first Doc. There is a Tumor on my Liver about 2cm in size. It does also appear to be cancerous. She has made an appointment for me with the Oncologist, as well as the surgeon for the 12th of December. It seems that chemo is not effective on liver cancer, so the best option is surgery. I don't really know what else there is to say about any of this. I figure I'll wait until after the appt. tell the folks about it. No use worrying them until absolutely necessary. Norm is being tremendously supportive, and I'm thankful to have him in my life. Overall, I'm doing OK with this. I figure that after 19 years, something eventually has to give. So I look at it the way I look at pretty much everything else that happens, and that is this way: Either it will kill me, or it won't. How I choose to deal with it, is entirely up to me, and experience teaches me that anger and depression have always failed to improve a bad situation. I'll post more about this after the visit to the Oncologist. Thanks everyone for your support so far during this little fiasco.
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Offline Ann

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2006, 11:10:50 pm »
Oh Carl, I'm so sorry to hear this news! Please know you've got people all over the world in your corner.

You're on my daily love, light and postive energy list for sure. Wish I could do more.

Hugs,
Ann
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Offline Longislander

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2006, 11:25:43 pm »
If I had one of those lists Carl, I'd put you on top of it. I'm sorry to hear the news, and I'm wishing you the best possible results, and all the strength you'll be needing. I'm glad you have Norm and your babies there to help you go through this.


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Offline Teresa

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2006, 11:26:00 pm »
Carl,

Im sorry to hear about your news. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Hugs
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Offline Robert

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2006, 11:58:03 pm »
 Carl....

I am so sorry. 

You're  right.  "...anger and depression have always failed to improve a bad situation."  And love and support from all of us will help get you through this.

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Offline Life

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2006, 12:01:37 am »
Carl...  You can do this thing...  You are a survivor...  Whatever you need, whatever it takes.. You can do this!

I mean it!

Love
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Offline gerry

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2006, 03:11:10 am »
Carl,

Sorry to hear about the news.  If it is related to the chronic Hep B, then surgically resecting it would be the way to go.  You're in my thoughts.  Good luck.

Gerry
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Offline MSPspud

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2006, 02:14:25 pm »
Carl -  I wish you the best of luck going forward.  Cancer is an awful thing though your attitude about this all is tops.  Thank you for sharing this. 
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Offline Javicho

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2006, 02:52:20 pm »
Carl I'm sorry about the news, but remember this is the magic time of the year we all will wishing the best for you. Good luck
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Offline Queen Tokelove

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2006, 04:33:32 pm »
Carl,

I am so sorry to hear that....(((((((Carl))))))) I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Offline RAB

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2006, 09:25:08 pm »
Hi Carl

I'm sorry about what you are currently going through. 

This can not be an easy time obviously.

Hopefully the Oncologist will be able to give you additional information from which you can decide how to proceed.

I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best.

RAB
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Offline HIVworker

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2006, 11:17:01 pm »
I too would like to add to the good wishes on this thread. I have everything crossed for a good resolution to this..

R
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Offline aztecan

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2006, 10:35:30 am »
Hey Carl,
I'm sorry to hear this news. I will be sending much positive energy your way.

If you need anything, let me know.

HUGS,

Mark
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Offline Christine

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #13 on: December 11, 2006, 03:40:26 pm »
Hi Carl,
I am so sorry about this. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Know that I am thinking of you.
Christine
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Offline AlanBama

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Re: MRI Follow UP
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2006, 03:54:50 pm »
Best of luck with this appt. tomorrow, Carl....

let us know what you find out.

hugs,

Alan
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