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I am about T minus 3 hours from heading up to Dana Farber for what could be one of the worst weeks of my life (OK .. but it is for certain not one of my top 10)
I am just blown away by the amount of support from you folks out there...(even you Beantown) To have me in "your" prayers and thoughts is quite humbling and I want all of you who posted to know your 5 minutes to post a quick note has really meant alot to me (is this a handicapping website or Joel Osteens web site)
your words and prayers have given me even more motivation to fight this disease...
I will post with updates when I can....
Thanks again..
You have a good group of guys here Madjack
Will report in when I AM GETTING BETTER!!

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Hokie-

I went through the same thing you will be doing and I just read your thread. I, too, was diagnosed with Lymphoma 3 years ago and underwent 6 months of Chemo (ABVD) and 28 Rads.........I know what you are feeling, as it came out of the blue when it hit me. I'm single, but had a lot of support from family and friends, however, a part of me didn't want to burden others..........so I took my trailer and wolves up into the mountains for 1/2 of my treatment. It was spiritually stimulating for me to be next to nature, but by doing it "my way" I shut a lot of people of out my life........that was a mistake.......and if I could offer one word of advise, that would be to keep your family close!! Let people help you. I was too stubborn and the one thing I learned was that when you come through the other side, there will be depression and other issues you will need to deal with. Cancer changes you.......and for most....it is for the better. I appreciate things in life I used to take for granted.

I will be around to answer any quastions you might have. Good Luck with your biopsy and surgery.....it won't be easy but at least you get a mophine pump ...smile. Make sure they give you a port-a-catheter as it is the best way to have the poison administered...........I actually breezed through the chemo, until the last 2 treatments knocked my dick in the dirt.......and the radiation wasn't too bad. Be sure you do things for you! and realize that modern medicine has come a long way and a lot of people survive this........you will be one of them.......

Actually, the worst part of my whole procedure was the bone marrow biopsy....it was painful....and if you have a choice, tell them you want to be knocked out for the procedure. Yes, you will lose you hair.......I found it easier just to shave my head. Don't be afraid to share you thoughts, fears, and emotions with those around you.........like I said, it was a mistake I made, and you will need friends and family during the treatment, and after.....during the recovery!

I believe in you! You are strong......and will fly through this.....if you ever need to talk with someone who had been there, get my e-mail from Jack...........I will be prayin in for you! Let us know how things went!

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Hookster,

I cant even imagine what you are going/about to go through. I wont preted I can, but I will be pulling for ya big time! You will beat this bitch & hopefully be good as new in just a short time...keep strong!!

Best Wishes & Prayers.
 
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