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19th June 23, 02:52 PM
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Cancer
About four years ago I had a rare very aggressive form of bladder cancer. I was operated on at Johns Hopkins in DC. After the operation the DRs told me it would come back within two years. Well it was back in two months. After immunotherapy, radiation and chemo they said it was doing no good and not to continue treatment. So about six months later I went to a local oncologist he sent me for a CT scan. The results were negative. About six weeks ago I noticed some lumps in my neck from my collar bone up to my ear. I feared the worst. DR sent me for a whole body CT scan on Friday. Went to the DR today to get the results and yipeee!! They were negative. He told me he could not understand how I show no cancer. Told him it must be the good stuff I have been drinking. He’s Irish so he got a chuckle out of that. Couldn’t get him to write me a prescription for a fifth of Lagavulin with three refills though. Seriously though I’ve had lots of people praying for me, I guess the good Lord heard them. Then again as the old saying goes, only the good die young.
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19th June 23, 03:38 PM
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Welcome back to the land of the living, and hopefully the long-living. Special thanks to God, providence, doctors, or good luck, whichever you believe in. (I'll hang my hat with the first of those of course.)
So very pleased with your wonderful news!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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19th June 23, 04:07 PM
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 Originally Posted by stickman
About four years ago I had a rare very aggressive form of bladder cancer. I was operated on at Johns Hopkins in DC. After the operation the DRs told me it would come back within two years. Well it was back in two months. After immunotherapy, radiation and chemo they said it was doing no good and not to continue treatment. So about six months later I went to a local oncologist he sent me for a CT scan. The results were negative. About six weeks ago I noticed some lumps in my neck from my collar bone up to my ear. I feared the worst. DR sent me for a whole body CT scan on Friday. Went to the DR today to get the results and yipeee!! They were negative. He told me he could not understand how I show no cancer. Told him it must be the good stuff I have been drinking. He’s Irish so he got a chuckle out of that. Couldn’t get him to write me a prescription for a fifth of Lagavulin with three refills though. Seriously though I’ve had lots of people praying for me, I guess the good Lord heard them. Then again as the old saying goes, only the good die young.
Wonderful news! Thank you for letting us know!
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20th June 23, 07:39 AM
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Wonderful News!
Such great news! My father had bladder cancer due to a diabetes medication that he was taking, (there was a class action suit against the manufacturer.) They ultimately treated his cancer with TB bacteria, which seemed extremely strange but I am told it is in fact a very old treatment. It worked and he is now 93 years old. I offer this as just information. Enjoy the Lagavulin in GOOD HEALTH!
David
"The opposite of faith is not doubt. Doubt is central to faith. The opposite of faith is certainty."
Ken Burns
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20th June 23, 12:18 PM
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This is a blessing. Glad you are well even if the doctor wouldn't write that specific prescription.
"Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thaining thu"
Remember the men from whom you are descended.
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21st June 23, 06:15 AM
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Thank you all for your best wishes. Prayers were answered. I kid a lot about drinking more than I actually drink. Because the price of Lagavulin is getting too expensive. So I get the next best Laphroaig. Or if I’m short of brass, most of the time, I get McClelland Isla. Thanks again.
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22nd June 23, 04:21 AM
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Congrats on winning your battles.
I got lucky. I'm a 4 1/2 year survivor of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, myself. High survivability rate, excellent prognosis. So far, so good. 
John
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22nd June 23, 01:24 PM
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Congrats on your victory so far.
As a kidney cancer survivor I feel you and understand your joy and your concerns.
Stoff
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23rd June 23, 05:37 AM
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Hey Stickman, glad to hear the good news! I've had good news so far myself. I can't fit into that old kilt again. I've gained that weight back.
"There is no merit in being wet and/or cold and sartorial elegance take second place to common sense." Jock Scot
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25th June 23, 08:57 AM
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Great news!
I'm a Hairy Cell Leukemia survivor for many years now. When told I was ready to go. Had a good run. Oncologist said they could cure it. I clarified, you mean put it in remission? He said no, we can cure it. And they did.
Didn't hurt to do my chemotherapy kilted...
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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