I’m on my way!
Hey all!
I been away visiting a mate for a few days hence the lack of replies!
Soooo… Update:
I may be a suitable candidate for a new clinical trial of some drug that is being played with at the moment - this has meant further tests and scans to make sure I have suitable stats.
As with all things on trial there is no promise as such of a cure, or even that it will help me in any way, but I am at a very early stage so I’m going to help out and do it if they give me the OK.
If it doesn’t work then I have plenty of time to go on the chemo in a couple of months. There are supposed to be way less side effects and of course I’ll be effectively helping others in my situation in the future so it’s a win win as far as I’m concerned.
I had to have a second, in depth CT scan on Monday which went as follows…
A quick dash between appointments (at different hospitals) left me sitting in the waiting room of the X-ray department drinking some very nice (NOT) orange flavoured white gunk. One cup every ten minutes until I’d downed a litre. Yumm.
Cannula firmly seated in my arm I was escorted to the CT scanner. I’d already removed ear rings and chains etc so I wandered in and asked the nurses if they wanted me to strip off.
They checked my charts (and me) and said yes please - down to your underwear. Good job I’d not gone commando.
They were getting a good eyeful and getting me comfy on the slab when one of the other nurses came in and asked why I was half naked. The two original nurses giggled and smirked and asked could anybody blame them? Turns out I could have gone in fully clothed. Hmmmmm - nice to be appreciated and it was a bit of revenge on their part as I was winding them up earlier.
So - they leave the room for safety (after putting a dye feed in my arm) and said just listen to the instructions and the machine will do the rest.
I was rolled in to the chamber and a voice said to hold my breath. This was easier said than done as just at that moment a little icon appeared on the screen above me with a red cheeked chap holding his breath. This set me off with a severe giggling fit so I had to wait to calm down.
The slab I was on automatically moved me back and forth through the multi-million pound donut and I had to take deep breaths at each pass. The dye was automatically fed in too for the second part of the scan.
All done - just when I was getting comfy and starting to enjoy myself. They wouldn’t give me another ride in it though - kept saying it cost a bit more than a fairground ride even when I offered to pay.
Given the diameter of the tube it wasn’t even worth asking one of the nurses if she’d join me as there just wasn’t the room. Ahh well - I’ll get them next time.
I’ll get final results by the middle of next week as to the scan and other tests and if I’m suitable I’ll start the trial straight away.
If not it’ll be chemo the week after.
I was a bit disappointed with the scan as I’d heard the dye they use is radioactive and when It got dark I wasn’t glowing. I was going to scare the kids in my street. Maybe next time.
That’s about it so far - I’ve probably missed loads out but I am having some weird short term memory trouble at the moment. I’m not sure if it’s the drugs they put me on already or just the fact that I’m focusing so much on staying healthy and positive that other things are just being forgotten.
Christine - see you soon! I have tequila and a five gallon drum of olive oil (at body temperature) ready and waiting…
Good update.
My father in law was in many, many clinical trials during his fight with prostate cancer. The cancer was discovered AFTER it escaped the ‘capsule’ and was in a very advanced state so surgery wouldn’t have done anything to help him. The doctors always said how brave he was and how he helped science immensely.
Keep up the good work and go shag one of them nurses !
[quote]Renton wrote:
Christine - see you soon! I have tequila and a five gallon drum of olive oil (at body temperature) ready and waiting…[/quote]
5 gallons should be enough.
I’m working on acquiring a slutty nurses outfit.
Glad things are looking good man.
love the bit about the nurses having you strip when it wasn’t neccesary!
Renton
I am sorry to hear this news. I offer my best wishes and support. Don’t know if you are a praying man but I’ll say one for you anyway.
I know you are a tough bastard and this will test you but I also know you won’t quit. Don’t give it a fucking inch buddy. I’m sure you have faced worse in your past. Keep us in the loop.
Renton my friend, goodluck i know you can beat it buddy!
To quote a great livestrong ad:
“Be Cancers Cancer”
Give it hell mate.
Really sad to read this kind of post. I wish you all the strength that you need to fight this!
Renton,
I havnt been about the forums in a bit and only to post to my log so i completly missed this.
Im really sorry to hear about it.
but think how good it will feel when your given the all clear. one more victory. Get there asap!
Scott
I wish you the best.
Hey Rent, Sorry to hear about all this. Wish I was there to help you kick this stuff in the butt. Call me anytime. I’ll be there!
I think I’ll try and get all the T-Vixens together and we’ll all fly out and help take care of you. Hope you’re still strong enough to handle all of us. I’m sure you are!
[quote]meesuspush wrote:
I think I’ll try and get all the T-Vixens together and we’ll all fly out and help take care of you. Hope you’re still strong enough to handle all of us. I’m sure you are![/quote]
Oh I think I can muster up the energy. I’ll give it my best damn shot anyway.
Will there be pancakes? In fact - forget the pancakes, will there be syrup? :-))))))
I forgot.
You’re one of those inferior pancake lovers.
And just when I was starting to believe that you were an alright chap.
[quote]Renton wrote:
meesuspush wrote:
I think I’ll try and get all the T-Vixens together and we’ll all fly out and help take care of you. Hope you’re still strong enough to handle all of us. I’m sure you are!
Oh I think I can muster up the energy. I’ll give it my best damn shot anyway.
Will there be pancakes? In fact - forget the pancakes, will there be syrup? :-))))))[/quote]
Yes darlin, we will bring you syrup, strawberries and whipped cream! Anything for you to make you feel better!
Pancakes, fresh blueberries, huckleberries, strawberries, a couple packs of Altoids, (for the hot & cold effect) oysters, celery, protein smoothies, and whatever kind of syrup you want! Hellz Bellz, yeah!
Although I think pussy juice might be better for you than the recently-acclaimed pomegranate juice… IMHO.
<wicked grins!>
[quote]Christine wrote:
I forgot.
You’re one of those inferior pancake lovers.
And just when I was starting to believe that you were an alright chap.[/quote]
When did you move to South Korea? Dammit…I’m leaving Japan and moving to a yet to be determined location.
[quote]sen say wrote:
Christine wrote:
I forgot.
You’re one of those inferior pancake lovers.
And just when I was starting to believe that you were an alright chap.
When did you move to South Korea? Dammit…I’m leaving Japan and moving to a yet to be determined location.[/quote]
I’ve been in South Korea for about two weeks. Lovely people here.
Happy travels.
[quote]Renton wrote:
Christine - see you soon! I have tequila and a five gallon drum of olive oil (at body temperature) ready and waiting…[/quote]
Excuse me, but that and a toothbrush does cover the bare necessities, hardly more.
Casanova had more women and invented the lottery.
Try to keep up, will you?
Yeah, and get well soon.