Just to give an update. I'm in Chicago right now, flying out in the morning to Durham,NC. Then meet with the doctors on Tuesday morning and see what they want to do. Then on Wednesday meeting up with a few friends from RJ I hope weather permitting. What's with all the snow you guys are getting right now?

Prayers sent your way Mike. Hope all goes well. I just stumbled across this thread, I knew nothing about your condition prior. Wish you all the best.

Dave

Prayers sent your way....

i dont think a little snow would stop me and mark from getting down there to see a good friend

I know it won't stop me :!: :!:

mike, hope all goes well for you this week, prayers sent. mark & sam if your going down there have a safe trip .

beast hope all goes well, prayers for you brother, enjoy your
meeting with the RJ group, godspeed, ernest in tx :wink:

Talked to Mike this evening and they got there without any problems. I was afraid the weather might cause some problems.

Thanks guys, I see the doctor tomorrow at 9:00 am. I'll let you guys know what they say as soon as I can. Thanks again.

I will pray for you, I wish you the best

You are probably in the examination room as I write this. You and the medical staff are being prayed for right now.

Thoughts and prayers...

Well guys I'm done at the clinic and good news I guess. No surgery needed. There is definitely a small mass on the carotid artery that will probably require radiation eventually. For now they are putting me on some meds for the headaches. Lets hope they work.

thats great man and me and mark will be there tomorrow heck me shaving must have brought some good luck lol

p.s. wife wants to know why your so special that i shaved lol

I don't know Sam, nothing really special that I can think of. What time you guys heading out in the morning? Talked to Rabbit last night and he is going to let me know this afternoon if he is coming. He said he was going to do everything possible to get here.

around 8:30

Thats great Mike !!

Beast-O: that is good news!! I am praying for you & your fam. I hope the headaches go away!! I can't shave... hair is very short right now... I do need to do some man-scaping possibly... maybe I will try that. Cheers, Scooter

wow thats great beast, hope that $hit just goes away, have a
great time and take care bud, ernest in tx :wink:

Great news !!!!! what a way to start a new year. :D

well 6:17 here and getting ready so i can meet mark in 2 hrs

thats some great news, great way to start the new year. :)

Well went to University of Michigan hospital on tuesday for a checkup. The tumor is growing faster than they expected. I go in next week to see a Radiation Surgeon and will probably setup up treatment for Nov. or Dec.
Sounds like my next option and best chance to be rid of it.

Why are they waiting so long to begin treatment ? I know early detection is good, but it seems they're dragging their feet on treatment schedule.

My thoughts and prayers are still with you my brother.

Beast: Thanks for the update. Faith says that there is evidence things seen; but the SUBSTANCE of things hoped for. Together, we pray for what is hoped for... complete recovery 100%... by the blood of Jesus... AMEN. Keep us posted on this process please. Keep looking up. Scoot

Same here Beast lots of prayers coming your way, be strong brother!

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

This was my choice to wait. They were OK with that since this is a noncancerous tumor. I've had surgery before to remove 95% of it. They couldn't do radiation then since it was so close to my optic nerve for fear of hampering my vision or causing blindness. Now it's far enough away they can zap it with some kind of lazer form of radiation. Just a real strong dose and a one time deal.

Thanks to all my rj brothers for your support and prayers.
Life goes on and I will beat this one way or another.

Yes you will !

I am sure everything will go great, let me know if ya need anything.

hang in there & be strong, prayers sent to beat that thing for good!!

Well after going to U of M hospital to meet with the Radiation Oncologist, they tell me the tumor has grown too much and is 1mm too close to the optic nerve to zap it with the lazer.
So now my only other choice is to have radiation treatments five times a week for five and a half weeks.

Our prayers and best wishes go out too you and your wife.

Good luck and god bless!

prayers said Beast...Gods will is always done!

prayers sent for a good result & speedy recovery.

Beast
 

Mike,
STAY Strong!
Hope for the BEST!
Later
G 8)

Mike you will beat this :!: Prayers said my friend hang in there :!:



Mark