DukeInFlorida
08-09-2019, 01:33 PM
Just a heads up.
I have previously reported that I have the rarest of the cancers. It's called, "Multiple Myeloma". So far there is no cure. It's just come back, this time (4th time)with a vengeance. I do my treatments with one of the best research oncology doctors in the world (certainly in the US!) for this cancer. This guy wants to be the one that becomes famous for creating what will be a vaccine for keeping this cancer forever at bay. However. he's far from creating that new science.
I just started a new treatment plan at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, where my doctor works. This time, unlike previous "drug trials" the cancer is back worse than it has ever been before. This time it's massive amounts of actual CHEMO drugs, with chemo side effects.
So, I'll try to stay on top of this site (I'm the only one moderating it) as much as I can, for as long as I can. Thanks for your patience and understanding. I know that we recently lost one of our good members. My situation is no way as dire as any of that. Hoping to come out the other end of the chemo in about 6 months with the cancer again in remission.
I have a page set up to assist with costs, and if it makes any sense for any of you, Gob Bless! It's about two hours of driving each way to and from Mayo Clinic from here in Port Orange, FL. I'll somehow figure it all out. It's one of those times in one's life that living alone, and with two wonderful and supportive children living 1200 miles away in New England, that some days are very trying. So, thanks in advance for prayers. They are much appreciated.
Here's the link: https://www.gofundme.com/multiple-myeloma-bills
Thanks again. Hoping everyone here has good health!
Your humble moderator, Orville
I have previously reported that I have the rarest of the cancers. It's called, "Multiple Myeloma". So far there is no cure. It's just come back, this time (4th time)with a vengeance. I do my treatments with one of the best research oncology doctors in the world (certainly in the US!) for this cancer. This guy wants to be the one that becomes famous for creating what will be a vaccine for keeping this cancer forever at bay. However. he's far from creating that new science.
I just started a new treatment plan at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, where my doctor works. This time, unlike previous "drug trials" the cancer is back worse than it has ever been before. This time it's massive amounts of actual CHEMO drugs, with chemo side effects.
So, I'll try to stay on top of this site (I'm the only one moderating it) as much as I can, for as long as I can. Thanks for your patience and understanding. I know that we recently lost one of our good members. My situation is no way as dire as any of that. Hoping to come out the other end of the chemo in about 6 months with the cancer again in remission.
I have a page set up to assist with costs, and if it makes any sense for any of you, Gob Bless! It's about two hours of driving each way to and from Mayo Clinic from here in Port Orange, FL. I'll somehow figure it all out. It's one of those times in one's life that living alone, and with two wonderful and supportive children living 1200 miles away in New England, that some days are very trying. So, thanks in advance for prayers. They are much appreciated.
Here's the link: https://www.gofundme.com/multiple-myeloma-bills
Thanks again. Hoping everyone here has good health!
Your humble moderator, Orville