OT - Health Update

[Mark L Fendrick]

Well, at the moment I am sitting in the hospital's nuclear medicine lab about to be injected with radioactive material. In 3 hours I will be having a full body bone scan to see if the cancer has spread from my prostate.

Then on Tuesday I will have an MRI as well.


Goid thoughts, prayers, pixie dust all happily accepted.


Mark

[Steve Russo]

What? This year is becoming a huge PITA.

Best of luck to you with thoughts, prayers and tons of pixie dust. Let
us know how this goes.


--
Steve

[Lisa Cubbon]

I agree HUGE PITA. I hope it's good news, Mark!


Lisa

[Bob Me.]

On 8/18/2017 10:55 AM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:

Here's hoping for positive results. Well negative results. Well you know
what I mean.

Good luck!

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[Peppermint Patty]

Oh, Mark. Had no idea you were battling that particular monster. Prayers, happy thoughts, and pixie dust flying your way!!!!

[Min and Bill]

On 8/18/2017 10:55 AM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:

Good thoughts, prayers and pixie dust... and hopes for no spreading as
well as a full recovery!


Bill

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:21:20 AM UTC-4, Steve Russo wrote:
> On 8/18/2017 10:55 AM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:
> > Well, at the moment I am sitting in the hospital's nuclear medicine lab about to be injected with radioactive material. In 3 hours I will be having a full body bone scan to see if the cancer has spread from my prostate.
> >
> > Then on Tuesday I will have an MRI as well.
> >
> >
> > Goid thoughts, prayers, pixie dust all happily accepted.
> >
>
> What?

Someone obviously didn't read Day 1 of my cruise TR. (Okay - you had other issues and are forgiven!)

>This year is becoming a huge PITA.

Tell me about it! :-(

>
> Best of luck to you with thoughts, prayers and tons of pixie dust. Let
> us know how this goes.

Thanks ... can't let you get ALL of the group's sympathy. LOL!




Mark

[Mark L Fendrick]

You and me both!



Mark

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 12:37:54 PM UTC-4, Bob Me. wrote:

> Here's hoping for positive results. Well negative results. Well you know
> what I mean.

I do - and thanks!

> Good luck!



Mark

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 12:42:47 PM UTC-4, Peppermint Patty wrote:

> Oh, Mark. Had no idea you were battling that particular monster.

All these people who have not read Day 1 of my TR!!! LOL!!!

http://disneyworldreports.blogspot.com/2017/07/FantasyDay1.html

> Prayers, happy thoughts, and pixie dust flying your way!!!!

Thanks Patti!



Mark

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 12:59:02 PM UTC-4, Min and Bill wrote:


> Good thoughts, prayers and pixie dust... and hopes for no spreading as
> well as a full recovery!

From your mouth ...

Thanks!



Mark

[Mark L Fendrick]

Just got back from the hospital where I had the bone scan.

YOU try staying perfectly still for more than an hour ... with an old injury being very unhappy and letting you know it!

MRI next ... then I see my doctor for the results.


Mark

[Steve Russo]

On 8/18/2017 3:08 PM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:
> On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:21:20 AM UTC-4, Steve Russo wrote:
>> On 8/18/2017 10:55 AM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:
>>> Well, at the moment I am sitting in the hospital's nuclear medicine lab about to be injected with radioactive material. In 3 hours I will be having a full body bone scan to see if the cancer has spread from my prostate.
>>>
>>> Then on Tuesday I will have an MRI as well.
>>>
>>>
>>> Goid thoughts, prayers, pixie dust all happily accepted.
>>>
>>
>> What?
>
> Someone obviously didn't read Day 1 of my cruise TR. (Okay - you had other issues and are forgiven!)

I'm sorry and I apologize to you and several others but... I haven't
read anything beyond a paragraph or two in about two months.

One of the downsides I've endured with brain surgery is a change in my
vision. I can drive and see distances but close-ups are a problem. I've
been told not to bother with new results until well after
Radiation/Chemo has ended.

I've managed to push myself through shorter email and other content but
I haven't had the ability to read anything with length, including
several trip reports.

>>
>> Best of luck to you with thoughts, prayers and tons of pixie dust. Let
>> us know how this goes.
>
>
> Thanks ... can't let you get ALL of the group's sympathy. LOL!
>

Trust me when I say I would prefer handing all the sympathy in another
direction ;-)


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Steve

[Steve Russo]

Good luck. I'm up for an MRI in a few weeks and I don't handle them
well. Mine are over one hour and I require being as completely
unconcious as possible. Hopefully, yours will be easier and come back
with good news for you.


--
Steve

[Rudeney]

You definitely have my prayers, well wishes, pixie dust and positive thoughts,
Mark.


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[Sue/WDW1972]

Good luck on the results Mark! For the record, I did read your trip report. I'm sure Steve's kept up with all of mine, since they're notoriously short ;-)

Sue/WDW1972

[Steve Russo]

On 8/18/2017 7:35 PM, Sue/WDW1972 wrote:
> Good luck on the results Mark! For the record, I did read your trip report. I'm sure Steve's kept up with all of mine, since they're notoriously short ;-)
>

For the past 20 years, I think I've read every TR on RADP and many
(most) of my regulars on MousePlanet - including all of Sue's.

Unfortunately, I simply couldn't read those that published in April/May
of this year due to comprehension issues and those that published after
June 1 - I simply couldn't read them well enough. I'm hoping to do
better in the very near future.


--
Steve

[Rudeney]

I think if there was an award for best TR writer, it really would have to be a
tie between Sue and Steve. Although Sue's TRs do seem to recycle things, it's
only because she been there 548 times, so she's bound to repeats some things.
As much as we like to joke about Steve's recycling, I've never actually found
any of that in his TRs. My favorites are where something annoying happens (to
either of them). Not because I enjoy them being annoyed, but because it's
always something that happens everyone at some time or another, making it seem
familiar. And of course both always have a humorous way of dealing with the
situation.

Keep up the good work, guys!

[Steve Russo]

Rudeney <rud...@mickeypics.com> wrote:
> On 8/19/2017 8:03 AM, Steve Russo wrote:
>> On 8/18/2017 7:35 PM, Sue/WDW1972 wrote:
>>> Good luck on the results Mark! For the record, I did read your trip
>>> report. I'm sure Steve's kept up with all of mine, since they're
>>> notoriously short ;-)
>>>
>>
>> For the past 20 years, I think I've read every TR on RADP and many (most)
>> of my regulars on MousePlanet - including all of Sue's.
>>
>> Unfortunately, I simply couldn't read those that published in April/May of
>> this year due to comprehension issues and those that published after June 1
>> - I simply couldn't read them well enough. I'm hoping to do better in the
>> very near future.
>
>
> I think if there was an award for best TR writer, it really would have to be a
> tie between Sue and Steve. Although Sue's TRs do seem to recycle things, it's
> only because she been there 548 times, so she's bound to repeats some things.
> As much as we like to joke about Steve's recycling, I've never actually found
> any of that in his TRs. My favorites are where something annoying happens (to
> either of them). Not because I enjoy them being annoyed, but because it's
> always something that happens everyone at some time or another, making it seem
> familiar. And of course both always have a humorous way of dealing with the
> situation.
>
> Keep up the good work, guys!
>
>

I am saving this for reuse. I'm pretty sure Rodney started drinking early
today.

--
Steve

[judy.f...@gmail.com]

Hoping to add a little levity here, my cousin's husband has been undergoing chemotherapy for prostate cancer. I asked her if the chemo had made him lose his hair. She smiled and said "Judy, he's 66 years old, he's already lost most of his hair...:-)

Huge amounts of pixie dust to both Mark and Steve!!

Juxy

[Mark L Fendrick]

Well, anyone who has seen me knows I have a huge bald spot on the top of my head. (I am 64 years old BTW)

It doesn't bother me since it is placed in such a way as I don't see it when I look in the mirror! LOL!!!



Mark

[Rudeney]

Just wear a yarmulke and cover it. Of course that could make it worse,
according to a friend of mine. He always blamed his bald spot on wearing a
yarmulke. Now he has so little hair, he uses adhesive instead of clips to
hold it in place. I told him he just needs to glue same hair to it and make
it like a toupee. He was not amused. Of course I have full head of hair with
no balding or recession, and it's so thick I have to get it cut every 3 weeks.
I even have very little gray, so yeah, I can see how he'd not appreciate my
humor! :-P

[Rudeney]

Yes, by eight this morning when I posted that, I'd already had two
(cups of coffee that is!).

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 4:47:42 PM UTC-4, judy.f...@gmail.com wrote:

The Bald Spot as seen on the island of Tortola

http://marsanf.com/RFD/2017RFD/Fantasy08-7.jpg



Mark

[Lisa Cubbon]

On 8/19/17 9:57 PM, Rudeney wrote:
> On 8/19/2017 5:57 PM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:
>> On Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 4:47:42 PM UTC-4, judy.f...@gmail.com
>> wrote:
>>> Hoping to add a little levity here, my cousin's husband has been
>>> undergoing chemotherapy for prostate cancer. I asked her if the chemo had
>>> made him lose his hair. She smiled and said "Judy, he's 66 years old,
>>> he's already lost most of his hair...:-)
>>>
>>> Huge amounts of pixie dust to both Mark and Steve!!
>>>
>>> Juxy
>>
>> Well, anyone who has seen me knows I have a huge bald spot on the top of my
>> head. (I am 64 years old BTW)
>>
>> It doesn't bother me since it is placed in such a way as I don't see it
>> when I look in the mirror! LOL!!!
>
>
> Just wear a yarmulke and cover it. Of course that could make it worse,
> according to a friend of mine. He always blamed his bald spot on wearing a
> yarmulke. Now he has so little hair, he uses adhesive instead of clips to
> hold it in place. I told him he just needs to glue same hair to it and make
> it like a toupee. He was not amused. Of course I have full head of hair with
> no balding or recession, and it's so thick I have to get it cut every 3 weeks.
> I even have very little gray, so yeah, I can see how he'd not appreciate my
> humor! :-P
>
>

My husband said that yarmulkes were invented to cover men's bald spot.

Lisa

[Lisa Cubbon]

Mark, it's not that bad. and please, gentleman don't start comparing
bald spots. You are each special flowers.

Andy has recently started wearing his hair ( the remainder of his thing
stuff) differently. He looked a lot like Jack Nickleson in the Shining
for a while. But it's brushed back and longer now and looks much
better. It's still thin but a more current style for thin. Our dance
teacher strongly suggested the change and Andy went with it. MEN!


Lisa

[Mark L Fendrick]

You've seen it up close and personal on more than one occasion. You know if you simply look at me I look like I have a full head of hair.

To be honest, it doesn't bother me at all, which is why I can joke about it. I've tried different hairstyles over the years, but never with an eye towards covering it up. I could brush my hair back but I don't. It's really not an issue for me.



Mark

[Steve Denham]

On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 10:55:47 AM UTC-4, Mark L Fendrick wrote:
> Well, at the moment I am sitting in the hospital's nuclear medicine lab about to be injected with radioactive material. In 3 hours I will be having a full body bone scan to see if the cancer has spread from my prostate.
>
> Then on Tuesday I will have an MRI as well.
>
>
> Goid thoughts, prayers, pixie dust all happily accepted.
>
>

> Mark

Dammit. This aging business has got to be controlled somehow.

Nice typo, though. Here are a ton of goid thoughts!

Steve Denham
TDC Barbie Headhunter

[Steve Russo]

Let's clarify here... Many men, maybe even most men, will go through
some hair loss over time. Not all men. My father passed away at age 96
and while his hair had grayed (more white than gray, actually), he had
every strand since his infancy.

Losing some hair, having the roots move back a bit, etc. is normal with
aging. Losing a 2.5" spot on the left side of your head is cruel and
unusual punishment.


--
Steve

[Greg K.]

On Sat, 19 Aug 2017 09:03:16 -0400, Steve Russo <sru...@nycap.rr.com>
wrote:

I think I've read almost all of the TR's also, maybe not so far back.
At least 10 years though. Anyway, I've had periods of times when I've
forgotton about radp and when I've come back, there's huge threads to
read that are 6-8 months old or more! Yeas I did read them! Mostly
yours and Sue's. Yours can be weeks long and Sue's 3-7 days long. They
are interesting but I would feel funny about commenting on something
so old! Then it takes so long to catch up on THOSE that more recent
ones are posted.

Anyway, keep the tr's to read for a time when you are able to.
Greg K.

[Greg K.]

On Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:55:45 -0700 (PDT), Mark L Fendrick
<mark.f...@gmail.com> wrote:

>Well, at the moment I am sitting in the hospital's nuclear medicine lab about to be injected with radioactive material. In 3 hours I will be having a full body bone scan to see if the cancer has spread from my prostate.
>
>Then on Tuesday I will have an MRI as well.
>
>
>Goid thoughts, prayers, pixie dust all happily accepted.
>
>
>Mark

Prayers and Pixie Dust coming your way Mark for a positive outcome.
Greg K.

[Rudeney]

Sounds like my (paternal) grandfather - his hair was snow white and had just
receded maybe an inch or so in his nearly 90 years. My dad's hair is white
now and not really thinning or receding at all. Of course they say you get
your hair (or lack thereof) from your mother's side. In that case, I thought
I was doomed since my maternal grandfather was nearly bald before 50, but all
the women (grandmother, mother, aunt) had thick hair, so I guess I got that.

> Losing some hair, having the roots move back a bit, etc. is normal with
> aging. Losing a 2.5" spot on the left side of your head is cruel and
> unusual punishment.

Yeah, I can imagine that's not "normal" looking. But have you thought about
just shaving your whole head to match? I would never do that because I have a
hideously ugly head without hair, but YMMV!

[Lisa Cubbon]

I am looking for younger friends..


Lisa

[Lisa Cubbon]

Oh Steve, I didn't know it was a 2.5" spot1 That's not just thinning. I
hope it starts to come back soon.

I have a receding hairline too. And I am a woman. It's an issue. Again,

I am looking for younger friends.

Lisa

[Steve Russo]

Nope... for probably the reason you've offered. The only time I was
trimmed down to a stub was to begin US Army Basic Training. It didn't
look very good but, thankfully, grew back quickly.


--
Steve

[Steve Russo]

That's an estimate on my part but it's an extreme thinning in the center
of the left side. I am brushing the hair back to disguise "some" of
what's there, but not all.

>
> I have a receding hairline too. And I am a woman. It's an issue. Again,
> I am looking for younger friends.
>

Let me know if you find some. The only ones I'm counting are my children.


--
Steve

[Mark L Fendrick]

MRI at 7:30 AM tomorrow.



Mark

[mars...@gmail.com]

On Monday, August 21, 2017 at 7:17:19 PM UTC-4, Mark L Fendrick wrote:
> MRI at 7:30 AM tomorrow.
>
>
>
> Mark

Hey Mark,

I read the first day of your TR as well, and I have been thinking about you and wondering what the situation was. Good luck with your MRI, and I hope you get good results, all around. I'm sending lots of positive thoughts and SO MUCH pixie dust.

Michelle

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Monday, August 21, 2017 at 9:03:19 PM UTC-4, mars...@gmail.com wrote:

>
> Hey Mark,
>
> I read the first day of your TR as well, and I have been thinking about you and wondering what the situation was. Good luck with your MRI, and I hope you get good results, all around. I'm sending lots of positive thoughts and SO MUCH pixie dust.
>
> Michelle

Up at stupid o'clock to get to a 7:30 AM MRI appointment at the hospital all the way across the Island! At least the bone scan was at their branch on this side.

Looks like a nap is in order for later in the day.



Mark

[Steve Russo]

Mark L Fendrick <mark.f...@gmail.com> wrote:

> MRI at 7:30 AM tomorrow.
>
>
>
> Mark
>

Aack! Sorry. Good luck.

--
Steve

[Mark L Fendrick]

Well ... testing all done ... now to see my doctor and try to make sense of it all.



Mark

[Steve Russo]

Well, I'm glad it's done. Did you endore it without medication? I can't.
I have one scheduled for 9/18 and I've informed them multiple times that
I need to be completely unconcious. Mine will last over an hour and,
having done them before, I know that's a serious problem.


--
Steve

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 8:36:20 AM UTC-4, Steve Russo wrote:

> Well, I'm glad it's done. Did you endore it without medication? I can't.
> I have one scheduled for 9/18 and I've informed them multiple times that
> I need to be completely unconcious. Mine will last over an hour and,
> having done them before, I know that's a serious problem.
>

I have had a few MRI's in the past and never needed sedation. I do have a very slight issue with claustrophobia and it did come into play in past MRI, but it was slight enough that I was able to keep it in check, though it was definitely a factor.

I expected it to be again this time, and surprisingly it wasn't. It was mostly the not moving at all for almost a full hour that was my problem. When you have to your body simply doesn't want to cooperate. I started getting small pains in my legs and my back, but once again I just rode it out. My biggest issue is usually my right arm, in which I broke my humerus 15-20 years ago, and it is usually my biggest pain during these tests. Because of the location of the scan, however, this time I was able to put it in a position that was bearable.

This scan was 45 minutes ... then inject contrast dye ... then another 6 minutes. Add in the time for the technician to get to his control room and the total time in the tunnel was over an hour.



Mark

[Bob Me.]

Luckily I never had a problem with laying there, although I think my
longest time in the MRI was like 30 minutes. An hour is a long time. The
first time I had the contrast infused though, that was a weird feeling,
although they did give me a heads up about it.

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puertas.
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address.

[Steve Russo]

On 8/23/2017 7:30 PM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:

> On Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 8:36:20 AM UTC-4, Steve Russo wrote:
>
>> Well, I'm glad it's done. Did you endore it without medication? I can't.
>> I have one scheduled for 9/18 and I've informed them multiple times that
>> I need to be completely unconcious. Mine will last over an hour and,
>> having done them before, I know that's a serious problem.
>>
>
>
> I have had a few MRI's in the past and never needed sedation. I do have a very slight issue with claustrophobia and it did come into play in past MRI, but it was slight enough that I was able to keep it in check, though it was definitely a factor.

I think my issues are with size and claustrophobia. When I'm in position
for an MRI, there is no movement of my head, shoulders, arms, etc.
Everything is pinned in place and my face is only 1-2" from a solid
component. Just the thought of that generates a problem for me.

I've been through several that were shorter in length. I've also been
through one that advertised an "open MRI" - it had open views to the
left and right but I couldn't move my head to take advantage.

>
> I expected it to be again this time, and surprisingly it wasn't. It was mostly the not moving at all for almost a full hour that was my problem. When you have to your body simply doesn't want to cooperate. I started getting small pains in my legs and my back, but once again I just rode it out. My biggest issue is usually my right arm, in which I broke my humerus 15-20 years ago, and it is usually my biggest pain during these tests. Because of the location of the scan, however, this time I was able to put it in a position that was bearable.
>
> This scan was 45 minutes ... then inject contrast dye ... then another 6 minutes. Add in the time for the technician to get to his control room and the total time in the tunnel was over an hour.
>

I will also have the Contrast Dye coming. Jeez, I can't wait... ;-)


--
Steve

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 9:38:25 AM UTC-4, Steve Russo wrote:

> I think my issues are with size and claustrophobia. When I'm in position
> for an MRI, there is no movement of my head, shoulders, arms, etc.
> Everything is pinned in place and my face is only 1-2" from a solid
> component. Just the thought of that generates a problem for me.

This one wasn't too bad in regard to my head and to an extent even my bad arm. (My good arm was no problem at all.)

Since the MRI was limited to my pelvic area, I was able to move my head from side to side and even lift it slightly to alleviate any cricks. Even my arm I could micro move to help any discomfort.

For the most part, however, I just kept my eyes closed and listened to the music on the earphones.

The contrast dye has never been a problem for me, and though I had to sign the paper listing all the possible side/after effects, I have never had any.

(Now back in the days of IVP's for kidney stones (and I have had many stones) - that solution would make me terribly nauseous!!)



Mark

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 9:25:16 AM UTC-4, Bob Me. wrote:

> Luckily I never had a problem with laying there, although I think my
> longest time in the MRI was like 30 minutes. An hour is a long time. The
> first time I had the contrast infused though, that was a weird feeling,
> although they did give me a heads up about it.

A few days previously I had a bone scan (with radioactive marker injection) which was a series of sets of photos ... the two longest of which were 28 minutes each.



Mark

[Steve Russo]

Mark L Fendrick <mark.f...@gmail.com> wrote:

I should have recognized this was a pelvic area MRI. I have had a few done
that focused on areas below the head and neck and found I can handle them
OK. What I'm faced with now are areas of the brain so the face and head are
locked in place... and I have a problem.

--
Steve

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 12:21:12 PM UTC-4, Steve Russo wrote:

> I should have recognized this was a pelvic area MRI. I have had a few done
> that focused on areas below the head and neck and found I can handle them
> OK. What I'm faced with now are areas of the brain so the face and head are
> locked in place... and I have a problem.

That would probably be the easiest area for me to keep still. If I had to keep my head still but could move below my shoulders, I would probably be fine.



Mark

[Steve Russo]

Maybe it's due to my size, I know I'm taller than you, but I've found no
movement on the upper body do-able when being tested on the head or neck
- even shoulders. I might have some lower leg movement OKed but,
honestly, that buys me nothing.

When do you get your results?


--
Steve

[Peppermint Patty]

> I will also have the Contrast Dye coming. Jeez, I can't wait... ;-)
>
>

Steve, I had a head MRI two days ago and didn't have any effects from the contrast. The CT scan of my head caused a bit of warmth in my head that lasted less than 30 seconds.

I think we are all falling apart here! Warning: If you are on thyroid medication, don't miss any doses!!!!

[Rudeney]

On 8/25/2017 12:25 PM, Peppermint Patty wrote:
>
>
>> I will also have the Contrast Dye coming. Jeez, I can't wait... ;-)
>>
>>
> Steve, I had a head MRI two days ago and didn't have any effects from the
> contrast. The CT scan of my head caused a bit of warmth in my head that
> lasted less than 30 seconds.

One of those dyes they use causes a hot flash, and also makes you feel like
you've wet your pants. Other than, I've not had any side-effects from it either.

[John Mc.]

Rudeney <rud...@mickeypics.com> wrote:
> On 8/25/2017 12:25 PM, Peppermint Patty wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I will also have the Contrast Dye coming. Jeez, I can't wait... ;-)
>>>
>>>
>> Steve, I had a head MRI two days ago and didn't have any effects from the
>> contrast. The CT scan of my head caused a bit of warmth in my head that
>> lasted less than 30 seconds.
>
>
> One of those dyes they use causes a hot flash, and also makes you feel like
> you've wet your pants. Other than, I've not had any side-effects from it either.
>
>
>

How did you know it was a side effect. Just askin'

John Mc.

[Peppermint Patty]

> One of those dyes they use causes a hot flash, and also makes you feel like
> you've wet your pants. Other than, I've not had any side-effects from it either.
>

I had that too LOL! I kept asking, "Are you sure I didn't wet my pants?" and was assured that I hadn't. The feeling didn't last long anyway.

[Rudeney]

I checked - pants were dry! :-P

[John Mc.]

Rudeney <rud...@mickeypics.com> wrote:
> On 8/27/2017 1:00 AM, John Mc. wrote:
>> Rudeney <rud...@mickeypics.com> wrote:
>>> On 8/25/2017 12:25 PM, Peppermint Patty wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I will also have the Contrast Dye coming. Jeez, I can't wait... ;-)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Steve, I had a head MRI two days ago and didn't have any effects from
>>>> the contrast. The CT scan of my head caused a bit of warmth in my head
>>>> that lasted less than 30 seconds.
>>>
>>>
>>> One of those dyes they use causes a hot flash, and also makes you feel
>>> like you've wet your pants. Other than, I've not had any side-effects
>>> from it either.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> How did you know it was a side effect. Just askin'
>
>
> I checked - pants were dry! :-P
>
>
>

At our age checking is a good idea.

John Mc.

[Mark L Fendrick]

Just saw my doctor ... the report was as good as I could have hoped for under the circumstances.

The bone scan and the MRI showed nothing related to the cancer. (The bone scan did show abnormalities in my joints and an issue in my shoulder ... all of which I am aware of.)

The cancer is contained and will be treated by radiation.

I have decided to have the treatment and care done at Memorial Sloan Kettering and am faxing them reports as I type this.



Mark

[Bob Me.]

That's great news.

[Steve Russo]

On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:

Great news.

I did visit Sloan Kettering for potential back in early July. It didn't
work out for a few reasons but I was impressed with the people and
location (and coffee). Of course, that was mid-town Manhattan and I
realize you might be visiting a different location.

--
Steve

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 12:45:50 PM UTC-4, Steve Russo wrote:
>
> Great news.
>
> I did visit Sloan Kettering for potential back in early July. It didn't
> work out for a few reasons but I was impressed with the people and
> location (and coffee). Of course, that was mid-town Manhattan and I
> realize you might be visiting a different location.

Actually mid-town is my easiest location. Remember, I live in NYC itself. Yes, I have to deal with city traffic, but that's where many in my family have gone recently ... in fact my daughter-in-law was there yesterday for her every other year follow-up.

MSKCC works for me on almost every level - including insurance.


Mark

[Min and Bill]

On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Mark L Fendrick wrote:

> Just saw my doctor ... the report was as good as I could have hoped for under the circumstances.
>

> The cancer is contained and will be treated by radiation.
>
> I have decided to have the treatment and care done at Memorial Sloan Kettering and am faxing them reports as I type this.

Good to hear... good hospital as well... continued good thoughts,
prayers and pixie dust!


Bill

[Rudeney]

That is good news on it not spreading. I understand that with it remaining
localized, 100% recovery is common. I am sure the treatment won't be
pleasant, but I am sure you'll do just fine!

[mars...@gmail.com]

Hey Mark,

I'm so happy for you that you received such good news. I'm sending pixie dust for the treatment to go smothly and quickly.
Take care, Michelle

[Steve Russo]

Understood. I was in the facility on East 53rd and Lexington. I'm
guessing you're a bit North and East?


--
Steve

[Peppermint Patty]

Hallelujah! Great news, Mark!

[Mark L Fendrick]

On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 8:46:48 AM UTC-4, Steve Russo wrote:

> Understood. I was in the facility on East 53rd and Lexington. I'm
> guessing you're a bit North and East?
>

East 66th and York ... not far from where you were.



Mark