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Multiple Myeloma (Bone Marrow Cancer) My Cancer Journey.

Discussion in 'Health' started by TomTwo, Mar 13, 2017.

  1. Sep 26, 2018 at 12:33 PM
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    PackCon

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    What problems were you experiencing you felt were preemptive to your cancer that you ignored?
     
  2. Sep 26, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    TomTwo [OP] I love God but I cuss a little

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    I went through 7 or 8 years with reoccurring lung and breathing issues. all my Blood work came back normal. My protein levels were elevated but still in the normal range. I do not feel anything was "ignored" during this period in late January 2017. I started having some pelvic pain. And three weeks later I was told I was at stage 1. We caught it real early. A lot of people do not find out until they break a bone or bones. Or are in some form of Kidney failure.
     
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  3. Sep 26, 2018 at 5:46 PM
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    TomTwo [OP] I love God but I cuss a little

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    Thanks. You never know how strong you are until it is time to be that strong.
    As for difficult I would be lying if I said it is not tough sometimes. The hardest part is not being able to do the things I used to do. I get tired easier than I used to. people tell me "you do not look like you have cancer" not every cancer patient is thin and losing hair. I been there and done that.

    ANYBODY ON HERE THAT HAS CANCER OR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH CANCER THAT WANTS / NEEDS TO TALK JUST GIVE ME A YELL AND WE WILL GO THROUGH IT TOGETHER.
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2018 at 4:49 AM
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    Ah OK. Thanks for the elaboration.

    I’m glad to hear the cancer is under control and I hope it remains that way.
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Excellent news!Been a while since I looked at this thread. Good to know you are in remission for now. So any plans on hunting or you still pretty weak?
     
  6. Sep 28, 2018 at 8:21 AM
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    TomTwo [OP] I love God but I cuss a little

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    Thanks! , I am already back hog hunting, Just being real careful not to fall as my Bones are still on the mend. Been mostly hunting out of a side by side right now but I will also hunt out of a tree stand in my favorite spot.
    The guy's I hunt with are overly careful of/for me. Life is good :D
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    very cool! just be super careful in a tree stand--and wear a harness! Also let your family know when and where your stand is and when you expect to be home after a hunt, in case something happens. Good to hear you are doing good!
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2018 at 11:54 AM
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    Very good news. I hope it continues. I don't go hunting any more but I still fish when there is water in the rivers.
     
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  9. Oct 3, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    Great news to hear your cancer free. i just joined the forum myself. I had cancer last year stomach cancer chemo and the removal of my stomach we are good to go. Hope you keep getting them clean scans brother
     
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  10. Oct 3, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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    TomTwo [OP] I love God but I cuss a little

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    10-4, My Hunting buddies know exactly where I am at all times. My Wife does not have a clue where I hunt in the swamp or it would be :argue:
    Fishing would be fun if Georgia had any water :confused:
     
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  11. Oct 3, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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    TomTwo [OP] I love God but I cuss a little

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    Thanks, I hope it stays gone for a long time. I have Family in Farmington, I love visiting NM.:cheers:
     
  12. Oct 3, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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    Glad you are doing better Cancer Sucks. Cancer will take you to some dark places if you let it.
     
  13. Oct 3, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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    Yes sir it can and will. Attitude is 1/2 of it
     
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  14. Nov 8, 2018 at 9:08 AM
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    How are you doing? Wife got good news. Her's is low grade, slow growing.
     
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  15. Nov 8, 2018 at 10:02 AM
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    @dlopan I am doing ok. Just get tired easy. I am Glad your Wife got some good news. Tell Her to stay after it with the best treatment She can find. Keep me posted.
     
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    Good luck! Eat healthy, stay hydrated and as active as you can! Follow the real docs (not the quacks)!
     
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  17. Dec 31, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    For everyone that has been following me THANK YOU, I have not posted in awhile because I have been doing good and living life :bananadance:.

    Some of you have posted on here along with me, Please send updates I love hearing from everyone.

    Please everyone have a safe and Happy New Year. God Bless.:thumbsup:
     
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  18. Jan 11, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    So in Jan it was time to renew my Chemo prescription. I phoned it in and the tech said all was good. 15 min later I get a text message to call back to a different 800#:confused:. I call them back and a tech told me my monthly deductible had went up. I was paying $46 a month for 3 Chemo pills. He informed me that my new copay would be $5000.00 per month and insurance would pay their part and it was $4900.00. So $9,900.00 between me and the ins company for 3 pills each month.:annoyed:
    I told him to hold the order. Three day's on the phone with my Dr. office and they got me some help for 2019. and now my new copay is $10.00 per month for the 3 pills I need for each cycle.
    It is so good to have resources!!! This is why some people die because they cannot afford their meds.

    I kicked the bed leg on Dec 29th going to pee in the middle of the night :annoyed:Anyway I thought it might be broke but it finally started to move for me it is still swollen. Broken bones are a real hazard with this Bone Cancer. had my January Dr. Visit today and all is good. Xray showed NO broken bones.:thumbsup:
     
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  19. Mar 20, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    My Cancer is still at Zero, But the chemo I take three times a month to keep it that way sure has been kicking my butt lately.
    All those fighting Cancer keep up the good work and tell your caregivers I said thank you for all they do.
     
  20. Mar 20, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    stickyTaco Fuck Cancer

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    Keep kicking ass Bill!
     
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