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12-08-2010, 08:58 AM
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I've got a sarcoma
and it's huge! It's about 20 cm long by 10 cm round.
Some background, 2 years ago I had an endoscopy and my bowel was perforated. I ended up going septic and having multi-organ failure. I was in intensive care for 7 weeks on life support, hospital for 3+ months and has taken me almost this long to get my health back together. My right kidney failed and I lost the vision in my left eye, but I was alive! Last October I had a Whipple surgery where they removed the first third of my small intestine and part of the pancreas because of the polyps in the small colon. So unusual things going on with my body is nothing new. My wife commented a couple of weeks ago that the back of my right leg was getting unusally large. I went to the Dr, did a CAT scan and was referred to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa for evaluation. I have had more CAT scans and an MRI, tomorrow I am having a biopsy of the tumor. The Sarcoma team at Moffitt is one of the best in the country and will determine a plan of treatment probably tomorrow. It will require surgery and radiation treatments and probably Chemo. The order and dosages will be determined once they have staged the tumor. There should be limited loss of function in the leg if the tumor hasn't inpinged on the siatic nerve, they will know that only when the remove it surgically. Sarcoma's are rare and account for about 1% of new cancer diagnosis a year. There are 70 different types of sarcomas and mine is a dedifferentiated liposarcoma, and looks to be malignant because of the fast rate of growth. My Dr at Moffitt sees about 250 new sarcoma patients a year and is incredibly talented. So if you would keep us in your prayers for strength, healing, safe travels to and from Moffitt and provisions as we start this next journey of healing, me and my family would appreciate it. Dang, just as the good car events start happening here too. I am sure I can find a driver to get me to the shows and such and my clutch leg still will work well.  Bill |
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12-08-2010, 09:05 AM
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Prayer sent up.
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12-08-2010, 09:06 AM
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Wow. Sounds like a lot of tough breaks in the last few years but you seem to be keeping your spirits up and sounds like you are in good hands. Great things to hear when facing cancer.
Good luck and keep us all posted!!!
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12-08-2010, 09:06 AM
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Damn Bill! Let us know if there is anything you need!
Prayers sent.
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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12-08-2010, 09:08 AM
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Prayers sent.Best wishes for a positive recovery.
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12-08-2010, 09:54 AM
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Modern medicine can and does wonderful things. God has seen to it. He has also sent you to a good doctor.
You are on my prayer list.
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 frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core. 
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12-08-2010, 10:19 AM
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Get well Bill. We're all pullin for ya. Thoughts and prayers sent.
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 Gary Get in, ShuT Up, Hang On! Member of the Baltimore Built Brotherhood MY GTO built 4th Week of March 1966 "Crusin' Is Not A Crime" Keep yer stick on the ice. |
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12-08-2010, 11:00 AM
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You're in our thoguhts and prayers Bill. Recover quickly!
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so many pontiacs, so little time.................. moderator is a glorified word for an unappreciated prick.................. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "There is no such thing as a good tax." "We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." - Winston Churchill |
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12-08-2010, 11:42 AM
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best thoughts and wishes from Houston too!
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12-08-2010, 11:46 AM
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Agreed
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“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” ― Calvin Coolidge |
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12-08-2010, 11:52 AM
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We know you're a pretty tough bird since you've survived a Whipple procedure, so this should turn out OK. Looks from the MRI slide like the tumor is pretty encapsulated and hasn't impinged on the artery or bone. This bodes well, especially in view of the fact that your physicians seem quite talented.
Good luck to you and warm thoughts sent your way.
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12-08-2010, 08:56 PM
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I was so sorry to read about this, take care, you are in good hands
You'll be in our prayers.
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12-08-2010, 09:15 PM
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Sounds like you are one tough guy. My prayers go out to you!!!
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12-09-2010, 01:05 AM
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I am so sorry to hear this I will be praying for you.
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12-09-2010, 01:08 AM
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I am so sorry to hear this I will be praying for you And a safe trip, Keep your faith my friend.
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12-09-2010, 01:28 AM
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Bill, may an unfair share of the seasons' good spirits and prayers be channeled to you and your family. Best wishes for the most favourable outcome possible.
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12-09-2010, 02:17 AM
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A prayer has been sent ...............
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12-09-2010, 05:28 PM
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I'm pulling for you Bill...God speed.
May you make a full recovery...soon. You've been through a lot man... Is that the same place David Jones went ??
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12-10-2010, 07:12 AM
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers, they truly mean a lot.
They did a biopsy on my leg yesterday. They numbed the leg and put in a 1/4" diameter or so "conduit" the Dr called it and then put in a needle and gathered 4 samples for pathology. My leg is sore but not too bad. I am waiting to hear from the sarcoma team probably today to find out what the plan of treatment will be. Bill |
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12-10-2010, 07:50 AM
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May God bless you Bill. Good luck with your outcome
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