Sipsey Street Irregulars: Well, here's some good news (and some not so good).

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Well, here's some good news (and some not so good).

After my C-T scan & oncologist doctor's visit this morning/afternoon, I have been pronounced tumor free. The doc says that I can go off the chemo drug now. Praise the Lord. On the darker side of the cloud (there's always one, isn't there?) my creatinine continues to be elevated for no apparent particular reason. Also, the wound on my back, although pronounced as healed internally and demonstrating scar tissue only on the scan, continues to wax and wane with drainage from SOMEWHERE, only God knows where. Still, after two years of the chemo making me sick the tumor-less diagnosis is a welcome one. I guess the Lord ain't done with me yet. I see the nephrologist again next week, and the wound doc tomorrow. Keep me in your prayers.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...: Mike,
Awesome news on the tumor!!
There is healing power in prayer.
You will continue to be in my prayers, and I'm sure if you've made it this far, the good Lord has some more plans for you.
Please continue to kick ass and take names!
DixieDennis; May 6, 2014 at 8:21 PM
Anonymous said...: Excellent news Mike and yes you were in my prayers.; May 6, 2014 at 8:33 PM
Anonymous said...: Sending prayers your way my friend. And yes you are correct god is not done with you yet. Stay positive and move forward !

T Ferg (EOGuy); May 6, 2014 at 9:53 PM
Dr.D said...: glad it good news, Mike

Dr.D; May 6, 2014 at 9:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Don't worry about the back draining fluids ... likely oil glands ... they do that sometimes. Good news otherwise.

I am not a doctor but I ignore their advice until I find one that is no longer "practicing"; May 6, 2014 at 11:07 PM
Unknown said...: I will pray for your speedy and complete healing brother. May God continue to bless you and use you for his good.; May 6, 2014 at 11:18 PM
Unknown said...: Hang in there bud,,
You are an inspiration,
God bless,; May 6, 2014 at 11:35 PM
Joe said...: Mike, that's wonderful news !

Prayer obviously works.; May 7, 2014 at 6:42 AM
AJ said...: Here's hoping the good news continues to come in.; May 7, 2014 at 9:22 AM
CB said...: Great news Mike. I pray that you remain a thorn in the side of the statists for many years to come.; May 7, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Crustyrusty said...: Outstanding :-); May 7, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Anonymous said...: God Bless, Mike.; May 9, 2014 at 2:22 PM

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