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Offline ozrocker

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« on: August 16, 2007, 07:02:23 PM »
Folks,
One day as I was getting ready to start my mail route, I went to the restroom. Blood in urine. I immediately told my boss, and called my Dr.
They wanted me to come in that day. Next, ultrasound. Came back abnormal. Off to Urologist, then Nephrologist(Kidney). He wants "Special blood test". Urologist wants CT scan w dye IV. Abnormal, Lesions on liver, Bladder shows"soft tissue growth" Back to Urologist-procedure day. Doc says "Once we start, I'll tell you in 2 seconds ", I get scoped, OMFG!! If you have ever been scoped, you know what I mean. For those that have not yet had the experience; They stick a lens that's around a quarter inch in diameter in your eurethra, past your prostate and into your bladder.
THE BURN!!!!
Dr. says there it is. A tumor. He says "I think we caught it early enough".
I go in for surgery on the 28th. I'm also participating in a trial with an investigational drug, that is intended to slow/prevent further incidents.
It's Not FDA aprroved, but has been used in other countries with mixed results.
Now I wait to see the Nephrologist and the GI doc for the Liver.
Men, if you ever even see 1 drop of blood mixed in with urine, get it checked asap.
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Offline Charon

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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2007, 07:12:04 PM »
That is harsh OZ, but the news sounds encouraging. It's the ultimate cliche from someone sitting on the sidelines, but hang in there man. Looking back, did you have any other symptoms?

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Offline nirvana

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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2007, 07:24:22 PM »
Very sorry to hear Oz.  My best wishes for recovery.
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2007, 07:49:28 PM »
Ozzy, you and I have been friends since I started.   Please take it easy, and from my family to yours, we wish you the speediest of recoveries.  

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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2007, 07:56:23 PM »
best wishes for a speedy recovery oz
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Offline DREDIOCK

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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2007, 07:59:06 PM »
13 year survivor here (Hodgekins)

Best of luck to you. Your in for an interesting journey.
Go at it with grit teeth and dont let yourself get too low or two high.
The attitude you take with you will be half the battle.

You ever need someone to talk to lemme know.
I also know of a couple of outstanding oncologists if your ever in need of another opinion.

Hang in there
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Offline rabbidrabbit

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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2007, 07:59:48 PM »
That would piss me off..  good luck man.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2007, 08:10:51 PM »
best of luck on the 28th Oz
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2007, 08:11:59 PM »
My Dad found out he had bladder cancer the same way, they treated it quickly, and full recovery.  Been a number of years now, they don't  even bother checking him anymore.

I am sure you will have the same positive results.  Best Wishes.
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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2007, 08:19:00 PM »
OZ

my thoughts are with you sir.  

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Offline Mr No Name

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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2007, 08:46:20 PM »
OZ! All the best to you, Sir!
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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2007, 08:49:32 PM »
Best of luck to you ozzy; I seriously hope all goes well.
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« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2007, 08:50:28 PM »
Wish you a speedy recovery.
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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2007, 09:01:01 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2007, 09:38:53 PM »
Best wishes OZ
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