Campy Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 You know it's a good sign when your oncologist walks into the room with test results in his hand and tells you "It's just short of miraculous." As of today, and after several tests, there is "no clinical evidence" that I have cancer. While my prognosis was nowhere close to "dead tomorrow," I had been told to expect to live the rest of my life with cancer, and the rest of my life was only as long as the cancer avoided making a bee-line through my sinuses to my brain. So while my oncologist cannot declare me "cancer-free" just yet (that'll take a few years of "no clinical evidence"), it's safe to say I'm pretty stoked and I wanted to share the news with you guys - especially the old school TBD tailgaters like GG, Rockpile, AiO, #89, cable, RRich, Mark VI, sammavaca, Jay, RichNJoisey, SDS, Glenn, and stuckincincy (not technically an old school TBD tailgater, but he did invent tailgating when he cracked open a flask of wine while sitting on the back of his chariot outside of the Circus Maximus.) I know by listing names that I've left people out. That stems more from tailgate-induced memory lapses than a lack of appreciation for your good vibes, happy thoughts, or prayers. If I left your name out, please forgive my oversight. If you're planning on having an age-appropriate beverage this weekend, raise your drink to me knowing that I'll be doing the same for you - we'll celebrate together! Slainte'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Well, I have never met you before, but finding out you probably don't have cancer is a great thing, Congrats Have seen alot of Friends and Family either Die of, or get diagnosed with Cancer, and its never a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SilverNRed Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 You know it's a good sign when your oncologist walks into the room with test results in his hand and tells you "It's just short of miraculous." As of today, and after several tests, there is "no clinical evidence" that I have cancer. While my prognosis was nowhere close to "dead tomorrow," I had been told to expect to live the rest of my life with cancer, and the rest of my life was only as long as the cancer avoided making a bee-line through my sinuses to my brain. So while my oncologist cannot declare me "cancer-free" just yet (that'll take a few years of "no clinical evidence"), it's safe to say I'm pretty stoked and I wanted to share the news with you guys - especially the old school TBD tailgaters like GG, Rockpile, AiO, #89, cable, RRich, Mark VI, sammavaca, Jay, RichNJoisey, SDS, Glenn, and stuckincincy (not technically an old school TBD tailgater, but he did invent tailgating when he cracked open a flask of wine while sitting on the back of his chariot outside of the Circus Maximus.) I know by listing names that I've left people out. That stems more from tailgate-induced memory lapses than a lack of appreciation for your good vibes, happy thoughts, or prayers. If I left your name out, please forgive my oversight. If you're planning on having an age-appropriate beverage this weekend, raise your drink to me knowing that I'll be doing the same for you - we'll celebrate together! Slainte'! That is AWESOME news, Campy. Glad to hear you're recovering! (More than a few of us were pulling for you.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartshan-83 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Awesome news! I know we don't know each other personally, but after learning of your diagnosis I have always thought about it anytime I'd see one of your posts and think "I wonder how that Campy dude is doing." Good to know things have (knock on wood) turned around. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 :lol: Very happy for you Campy. I'll have a drink to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Great news! I'll be raising a pint of scottish ale to you tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Outstanding news Campy...Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Great news Campy! Wishing you all the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 All the best Campy... Here's to a new lease on life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFerguson Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Congrats dude. Now you can get on with your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hats off to you. Glad to hear the good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 con grats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Good news , congrats ! What caused the cancer to go away ? Chemo or something else ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Great news Campy! Slainte right back at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Good news , congrats ! What caused the cancer to go away ? Chemo or something else ? Generically it's chemo, more specifically, it's called immunotherapy. The cocktail I was taking (past tense!) was actually developed back home at Roswell. My oncologist told me as much a couple of years back when I wore a Bills hat for one of my first infusions (the diplomatic term for being hooked up to a chemo bag for 8 hours at a time). He also told me that "the guy who owns the Bills" directly funded the research. Ironic, no? ---------------- To KDinCT: I knew I'd leave out some people and you're one of 'em. I love the hat - if I wasn't afraid of repercussions from school admin, I'd wear that bad boy around the beach! To SilverNRed: I just caught your sig line. As I've been celebrating the good news about my Lymphoma, I thought it appropriate to throw a few ducats toward your event. Good luck! To the rest of you: Thanks for celebrating with me! *burps* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Fantastic news, Campy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Tremendous. Just tremendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Campy!!! Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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