Brain Tumor Update
 

Well guys went back to University of Michigan hospital yesterday to review my latest MRI. It was not the news my wife and I were expecting. They didn't get all the tumor when I had surgery back in September and what is left is attached to my Carotid artery and has grown entirely around it. So surgery is not an option. My choices are two different types of radiation. The first is some type of laser that is a strong dose and only given once. The other is a weaker dose that is done daily for five weeks. Doing more research and asking alot of questions right now. I'll keep you guys up to date as things progress.

Beast, i know i am newer to this forum and do not know most on here but i pray for your complete recovery.Please have faith,

Prayers are sent your way brother. Please keep us posted.

Chris

prayers sent to you & your family for your recovery.stay strong & keep the faith.

Praying sent out to you and your family hope see you have a speedy recovery!!!

Mike,
Praying for you my friend.

Mike you are in my daily prayers my friend :!: :!:

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Damn I hate to hear that, hang in there man, dont ever give up the fight. thoughts and prayers sent.

Cp

Man I really hate to hear that. Keep your head up and keep faith. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wife

Thoughts and prayers Beast.

hey beast, prayers and good health for you brother, godspeed

Mike you are in my thoughts and prayers...

Beast I really don't know what to say other than if you need anything call me anytime! Hang in there brother, there are a lot of prayers out there for you!!

Faith
 

Sorry to read about this Mike. I hope you get a break in this matter soon. Medical today is sooo much more advanced since my Brother had his tumor removed by knife and radiation back in 1975. He did live a great life for 27 more years than god gave him the first round. Prayers for my brother were all we had back then, and all we needed to get to the other side of the issues.
Prayers for you and your family Mike.
your pal Bruce

Hey Mike,

Bummer. I will pray about you, your family & the tumor to heal. Keep your faith on high right now my friend. Casey/Scooter

Thanks guys, you are like a family to me on here. Even though I've only met and talked to a few of you on the phone I feel I can count on you guys for anything.
Right now I just feel numb and hangin' in limbo waiting to see what is next.
I'll keep you guys posted. And thanks again it means alot to get this kind of support from you guys.

Beast
 

Beast,
Keep KICKING,and FIGTHING!
Just HOPE Things Work out!
If YOU NEED Anything,just say the Word.
Later
G

prayers sent your way

Sorry to hear of your continuing problem. Prayers going out for you. Never give up and keep fighting.

Mike the doc’s in Ann Arbor are top notch with out a doubt you are in good hands. :wink:

Beast- just a set back my man thats all. You will be fine.

Stay positive, make sure you are taking care of yourself and let the Dr's do what they need to do..

You have positive thoughts coming towards you in every direction. Damn tumor does not stand a chance.

Be well my friend.

Scorp

hang in there my thoughts are with you

Thoughts and prayers are with you. This week my son has a mri to see if they got all his tumor out. I am hoping and praying they did. Scary S**t.
The best thing is to stay positive everything will work out, Thats what the surgen told us. I know easier said then done.

Thanks again guys. My wife just read these posts and it brought tears to her eyes. She thought it was amazing how much we lookout and care about one another on here. She said this is better than any get well card I could ever get.

Brother you need anything we all are right here :!: We are family one hurt's we all hurt hang in there my brother :!: :!: :!: Mark Arnold

Sorry to hear this Mike,if you need anything give me a call man.Prayers sent

Sorry to hear the news Mike, hang in there and if you need anything at all dont be affraid to ask. Your in good hands with the docs in Ann Arbor,they were a great help with my mom, they are some of the best doctors in the country.

GOOD LUCK MAN

Mike here in WV they are having a lot of sucsess with the one large dose method. Marshall University and Cabel Huntington Hospital have a Cancer research center and are doing a lot of good things. Good Luck to you and God Bless.

Hey Mike. How are you doing? I hope things are looking better every day!

Man, I have not been on in awhile until the other night. I did not know about this. My thoughts and prayers are with you beast, I hope all comes out for the good. And to blowninjected540, I hope your sons tests come back with the best news also.

Thanks chrisr, my son had his mri on friday, on pins and needles all weekend waiting for the results on monday. Had a few jack and cokes tring to be calm. LOL

Thoughts and prayers for your son too.

Hey Rabbit thanks for checking in. I'm not doing too bad other than having a lot of headaches lately. My wife is having a harder time dealing with this than i am right now.
We're getting copies of my latest MRI and getting in touch with a specialist at Duke University. He treated a kid from our home town two years ago that two other places told him he had 6 months to live and now 2 years later no sign of a tumor. So we'll see and keep our fingers crossed.

Thanks to all you guys for the responses and pm's and all the other info you guys have sent. I haven't ruled any of them out. I'm just checking all opportuities before making a decision.

Ole Beastie, I am not worried about you because I KNOW you'll be fine. :)

Best,

Scorp

Mike,
Thinking about you my friend. Duke is a great place to find help, my cousin spent a few months at Duke several years ago. He had a tumor behind his eye (the tumor, eye is fine), it was removed and he had chemo. Healthy and doing well several years later.
Good luck Mike, call if you need/want too.

The Best of Everything to you Bud..
 

I Went through the cancer(stage 4) about 10 years ago & Im still here,Just stay positive..The Mind is a positive thing,you got to believe..I wish you all the best in the world even though I dont know you personally I share your pain & worry..Like everyone else Im always here if ever I can help..Your friend Wayne Patterson,AMCS USN RET..

Amen to what Wayne said. The mind is powerful for sure. Don't forget to consult your personal ultimate physician on a regular basis too (God). I will keep praying for your healing & a solution to this as well. Think about victory... beating this. Keep us posted & we can pray for you more precisely. Take care & keep your chin up. God Bless you & your family. Scooter