i won't if I can help it. Candidly, I'm in a field trial for a new procedure where they will extract stem cells from my blood, and then genetically modify them and put them back in me and the genetically modified stem cells will destroy the tumors so no more chemo. Just had a liver biopsy today so they could get a sample of the tumor in my liver so they can do the genetic match. All pretty interesting stuff. Been at the hospital most of the day actually. I won't miss the chemo and the related symptoms. If this pans out, I'll be cancer free and actually die a normal death. Been dealing with this stuff for 7 years now. Turn 74 in July and I want to hang around for a few more years as I still have some people I want to pizz off including some on here...lol
The chemo actually arrested the growth of them and reduced it a lot but would never rid me of them. This new FDA approved procedure will eradicate them entirely with no surgery at all not that I need opened up again. My body already looks like 5 miles of bad road. I had a 'Whipple' at the outset if you know what that means. When they too 14" of my ascending colon and everything in between, my Gall Bladder and my Appendice as well. Surgeon told me I didn't need them anyway so while she was in there, she removed them...lol. Then I got Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and beat that and now the tumors in my liver but looks like the end is in sight. Been through hell and half of Europe and I thank the Lord for every day and excellent hospitalization as well and a loving and understanding wife as well. If it wasn't for her I would not be here today.
I don't wish cancer on anyone, not even my most hated enemies like my ex wife.
What everyone finds amazing about me is the fact that I still farm and hunt and basically do everything I've always done, just a bit slower is all. All my doctors find me to be amazing. I tell them all it's having the right attitude and putting your faith in the Lord. He has a plan for me and I'm following it. 7 years ago at the outset of this, I didn't realize I had it in me to persist, but I have and I've learned a lot about myself in this journey too.
I'm not the person in person that I am on here at all. I have my Internet life and my personal life just like you do I'm sure. 2 entirely different things.
Been asked to start mentoring new cancer patients. It's a scary thing for anyone diagnosed with it to deal with. I know.
Enough said on that. I plan on hanging around for a while yet.