God bless you and your family.
Posted on 04/05/2002 8:14:46 AM PST by Darkshadow
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This is amazing.
Thanks. I was just about to post this article when I decided to do a search beforehand. I was diagnosed with a low grade astrocytoma in August of last year. Needless to say, I find this development both interesting and exciting. Joe (MCM)
Also...For those that are interested, there will be a segment on this Sunday's 60 Minutes featuring Dr. Henry Friedman and The Brain Tumor Center at Duke. Dr. Friedman is the neuro-oncologist we saw when we visited Duke back in February and have decided he's the "go-to" doctor we plan to consult with when/if my condition changes. I'm not sure what the segment will be about but if you do watch, you may hear the term GBM used synonymously with brain tumor. Keep in mind, GBMs are extremely aggressive, grade 4 brain tumors. My tumor was (is) a less aggressive grade 2.
Here's a link to the CBS page, so I guess now I do know what the story will be about: Desperately Fighting Cancer There will be a test next week on the 60 Minutes segment. Just kidding. :)
Since I know some of you are going to ask, I'm doing very well. My medical condition hasn't changed since my last update. Unfortunately, we still don't have my seizures under medical control. I quit my job the end of February without having anything lined up. (The environment was not conducive to survival.) Within a week I was able to line up some part-time @home work with an old employer, which is exactly what I was hoping to do. The remainder of my spare time is spent figuring out what I want to do with the rest of my life and writing a book about my experience. Debbie and I adopted a black lab mix puppy from a shelter three weeks ago. Her name is Maggie, which is short for Magpie. You can see some pics of her here. I'll be posting an update after my next follow-up MRI in May (which still hasn't been scheduled). If you'd like additional details, and I promise to provide more details in my next update, have a look here.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Joe (MCM)
Hugs to you and your's as usual.
Maggie looks fantastic...you DO realize she has to grow into those paws don't'cha? ;-)
My prayers continue.
Your 'Maggie' is a little beauty. : )
God bless, my friend.
Glad to know of your situation also - and hope you can get your book done and published soon. So many will benefit by it....but no pressure to rush it through! Just will be standing in line to get a copy! (an autographed one??)
That puppy - Maggie - is SOOOOO CUTE!!!! The pictures of her lying asleep on the lower level of the table are sooooooo cute!!!!! :-) Thanks for sharing those pictures with us!!!!
God bless you and your family.
Looking forward to 60 minutes this Sunday and Dr. Friedman's new therapy for the three desperate brain cancer survivors, as the camera's follow them with hope for "A New Lease On Life". It's exciting progress.
It's way past time for these new treatments to bypass lengthly clinical trials and given to people who are ready, willing and able to participate with not only helping themselves, but in the long run, all of us. Time is of the essence.
Eat right so you can stay strong, Mr. Confetti Man. Appreciate your updates!
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Maggie's cute but the lady is beautiful. Debbie I presume.......;))
Bookmarked,for later use.
Prayers and best wishes,
aka/fleebag
PS! Looks as if you found yourselves a darling Lab. I love those dogs!
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