this is the end of the 2 1/2 worst months of my life. went to biloxi today for the pathology of the tumor which was removed jan 18th. from the report: transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder which in some areas is growing as grade I, but in other focal areas is growing as a grade II. muscularis is present but there is no invasion seen. DIAGNOSIS:urinary bladder, biopsy:Papillary Transitional cell carcinoma grade II/III/. ok simple tranlation is bladder cancer, NON INVASIVE!!! they took it all out and nothing to do now but heal, and GET ON WITH MY LIFE AS I KNEW IT!!!!!WHOOOOOOOOOFRICKEN RAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! I AM HAPPY. only thing now is every 90 days i got to go and they want to look up there to see if it comes back....and this will be for the 1st yr, then it will go to 4 month visits the next year and then 6 months the next. just want to thank all who prayed and put up with my overindulgence with this this problem. all i can say friends......
Posted by Del Badry (Member # 114) on :
Joe,, i am so happy for you.... ive recently had a new lease on life,, and im so happy for you,,, DAD! Cranberry Juice to celebrate !
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Great news, OP! Glad to hear the news was good.
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Glad to hear the good news Joe. We're hoping that future checkups reveal NOTHING!!!!!!! Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Great news, Joe!
Drink lots of cranberry juice. Besides tasting good, it is good for you!
Have a great one!
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Continued best wishes Joe.
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Real good to hear...and you 'sound' about as happy as I've heard anyone in awhile!
Posted by The Moon (Member # 452) on :
That's Great OP!!!!
I didn't really know all the details before, because I am hit and miss here on the BB these days, so I didn't jump in on any posts, but I have been sending you positive healing energy nonetheless. I just knew that you were "broken" and getting mended back up.
I am glad to hear things are going well for you and that life, as you know it, is becoming "back to normal"! Pee Freely My Man!
You are one of my Favorite Characters here in Letterville and I sure would have MISSED YOU!
Isn't gettin old a bitch? LOL
The 'Full Moon tonight! boys and girls' side of the Moon
P.S. you are ready for fun and jokes now?
(Edited for the P.S. part)
[ January 25, 2005, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: The Moon ]
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Is that used cathater on e-bay yours?
Get well ya ol' coot!!!!
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Glad it all came out ok. hehe.
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Thats just terrific! I can feel your relief, and your elation!
Congrats, and the best of health to you for the rest of time.
The Letterville Health Nuts will be checking up on you!
Nettie
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Great stuff OP!!!!
-grampa dan
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
thats wonderful news! now you can play in your new shop.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
What Ol'Paint really meant is that he would be glad to show all the gals his 'operation'.
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
No more Boudin for you, Joe!
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
`Glad to hear you have such good news...
Now there's no more excuses ...get theat shop finished! Posted by Cheryl Lucas (Member # 1656) on :
Great news, Joe!
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
hey Joe, Glad to hear you're doing better.
Posted by Myra Grozinger (Member # 327) on :
Joe - I was worried. I am now better, too.
Love Myra
Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Terrific news OP, happy for ya.
Posted by Rovelle W. Gratz (Member # 4404) on :
Great News, OP.
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
way to go bro... glad things are looking up, take care!
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on :
Great news, OP.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
....Does this mean that we have to start calling you "New P" now? Happy for you. Love....Jill
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Well done OP.
Have you ever looked into 'wheat grass'? I have an aunt & also an uncle (not related to each other). He was diagnosed with prostrate cancer, she with thyroid cancer. After 10 years both were fine, with no cancer medication nor operation, just regular tablespoons of wheatgrass powder on their cereal each day.
(I should add, the aunt died of a stroke the other day, but she had no active cancer, and was 86. The uncle is now 88 and fine & fit.)
It won't necessarily work for all, but it's worth considering, and it was not expensive. The doctors coulldn't explain the disappearance of the cancer in either case) (or didn't want to.....)
Have a great year!
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Jill, either "New Pee" or "Flo Pee" would work!
Glad to hear the plumbing is finally free of barnacles "OP".....hope you're back and feisty as ever.
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Posted by Philip Steffen (Member # 2235) on :
That is great news OP. I'm glad for you!
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Great News Joe! We will continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers! Judy & Roger
[ January 27, 2005, 12:11 PM: Message edited by: Judy Pate ]
Posted by John Deaton III (Member # 925) on :
So cool Joe. Glad to hear everything is better. Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Glad things are lookin' up Joe!
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Good news O.P. My brother in law is a CEO of a drug development company and they are working on a non-toxic chemical that scatters throughout the entire body and can be activated at the site of a tumor with pinpoint accuracy. He says it will totally eliminate chemo-therapy and its side effects. If approved, cancer will be as treatable as any non-life threatening illness. There are several big-time players involved here, including the guy who managed the Gates family finances. Whooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaa!
When the company goes public, I'm buyin' stock!!!!
Posted by Steve Racz (Member # 4376) on :
OP,
Glad to hear you're on the mend!
Posted by Peter Schuttinga (Member # 2821) on :
name change from Old Paint to Overhailed Paint. We're glad you came through alright, minus a few parts you'll no longer need. Take care
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Glad to hear OP.
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
So would that make you Old RE-paint? Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Glad to hear the news was good OP Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
So glad you are ok, Joe! We'll be watching for your colorful posts!
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
That's just great! Makes all the other stuff we worry and stress over seem so miniscule.
Posted by Dennis Davis (Member # 4532) on :
Hey, Old Paint, glad to hear your surgery was a success and the post-op report was a good one. I don't post often, but I read the forum quite regularly. Your wit and humor have been missed, that fact can be felt in the posts of your peers. I wish you well, and may your future tests bring you as much joy as this one did. Back to work for you.
Dennis Davis Boise, Idaho
Posted by Nancie W. Phillips (Member # 3484) on :
Glad to hear some good news...and it's nice to know that we can count on your presence here for a while longer. You're one who makes Letterville an interesting and fun experience.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
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