Wish me luck

[Algz]

Quick check in, tomorrow I see the Oncology guy to see whats what and how we are gonna address it. Im really hoping that Localized Chemo and Radiation, if needed are on the table. I really hate the idea of them just cutting my bladder out because they can't guarantee that anything works afterwards! I appreciate that they try and "spare the nerves"... but I need better than the old college try!
That's enough for now, I'll update tomorrow.

Yes for sure, it’s your body your bill.. Good luck at your appointment.. Appreciate your physician but make it obvious your an informed patient!! Plus positive thoughts!!!!

 

[Big Puppy]

How did the appt go Doug?

 

[Doug 64]

Hey guys... time for the follow up @Big Puppy. I saw the Oncologist on Tuesday and I am in for the fight of my life... in fact I'd trade it for any day full of rocket attacks in the sand box...
They are gonna start me on Immunotherapy and a form of Chemo. The meds are FUCKING HORRIBLE! I will be using Keytruda and some crazy named shit in combination. The doc says this has a 57% chance of killing the cancer...and at least a 15% chance that they (the meds) could kill me!
The biggest issues are skin conditions and swelling of almost anything including, liver, thyroid, kidneys... the skin shit is the worst because it can evolve in Stephen Johnsons Syndrome which leads to skin dying and all kinds of fun shit!
The other option was to just cut my bladder out where as the Oncologist put it... my dick basically becomes a wall trophy. I get my choice of catheterization through my penis 3-4 times a day, or I can have a pee bag hanging off my stomach for the rest of my life.... OR I let them cut some of my small intestine and turn it into a bladder somewhere in my Left lower abdomen... which has its own "nipple" that I would have to randomly catheterize because I would have no idea when its full due to it having no nerves.
Ahhhhhh fun times... let the games begin!
I really ain't crying I look at Michael aka @Adrenaline addiction who is on his 3rd or 4th surgery and Mr. @Valdosta who is fighting the Good Fight HOOYAH! These guys are my role models and I only hope I can toe the mark they've set.
So there's that.
Live your lives enjoy and appreciate what you've got while you've got it.

 

[Meetketchup]

The doc says this has 57% chance of killing the cancer

I'll take those odds. We love ya Doug.

 

[Doug 64]

I'll take those odds. We love ya Doug.

I truly wish I could meet everyone on this forum. You guys are my family for all intents and purposes.

 

[Ogre]

Hey guys... time for the follow up @Big Puppy. I saw the Oncologist on Tuesday and I am in for the fight of my life... in fact I'd trade it for any day full of rocket attacks in the sand box...
They are gonna start me on Immunotherapy and a form of Chemo. The meds are FUCKING HORRIBLE! I will be using Keytruda and some crazy named shit in combination. The doc says this has a 57% chance of killing the cancer...and at least a 15% chance that they (the meds) could kill me!
The biggest issues are skin conditions and swelling of almost anything including, liver, thyroid, kidneys... the skin shit is the worst because it can evolve in Stephen Johnsons Syndrome which leads to skin dying and all kinds of fun shit!
The other option was to just cut my bladder out where as the Oncologist put it... my dick basically becomes a wall trophy. I get my choice of catheterization through my penis 3-4 times a day, or I can have a pee bag hanging off my stomach for the rest of my life.... OR I let them cut some of my small intestine and turn it into a bladder somewhere in my Left lower abdomen... which has its own "nipple" that I would have to randomly catheterize because I would have no idea when its full due to it having no nerves.
Ahhhhhh fun times... let the games begin!
I really ain't crying I look at Michael aka @Adrenaline addiction who is on his 3rd or 4th surgery and Mr. @Valdosta who is fighting the Good Fight HOOYAH! These guys are my role models and I only hope I can toe the mark they've set.
So there's that.
Live your lives enjoy and appreciate what you've got while you've got it.

Holy fuck, dude! That's insane. I do hope and pray it's much less than you think it will be.

And hey, sounds like you've got a decent attitude, so you might appreciate: I read that first line as "a day of full rockets up the ass." (no homo).

 

[Doug 64]

Holy fuck, dude! That's insane. I do hope and pray it's much less than you think it will be.

And hey, sounds like you've got a decent attitude, so you might appreciate: I read that first line as "a day of full rockets up the ass." (no homo).

LOL... There are enough of them here... and I have to say I'd be happy to have them in my corner any day. But yeah, I could see the correlation! LOFL

 

[Rnduser1]

Obviously not what we wanted to hear, but makes sense for Stage 2. I’m just a new guy here and I don’t know you but I support the fuck out of you man. There is a quote I read or heard from years ago and I don’t remember where it’s from but went like this: “percentages apply to the population, not the individual”. Fighting cancer is the same way, it’s individual. They give you the odds of what others have been endured. Some of those poor souls had no support, no brothers back them, not a loving wife who is 100% onboard like you have. Fuck the numbers. It’s a guide but it doesn’t matter because every person starting any drug is flying blind until shit works or doesn’t. We all really want the best outcome for you, I know that much. It’s clear you want the best outcome for yourself, and that’s what is most important.

Thanks for keeping us updated. You’ll continue to be in my prayers man.

 

[Doug 64]

HOOYAH! I am smarter and stronger than the average Bear! Thank you bro... this is why I love this Forum... real people who although we beef with each other... still stand strong together... better than family in some instances.

 

[Whon068]

Hey guys... time for the follow up @Big Puppy. I saw the Oncologist on Tuesday and I am in for the fight of my life... in fact I'd trade it for any day full of rocket attacks in the sand box...
They are gonna start me on Immunotherapy and a form of Chemo. The meds are FUCKING HORRIBLE! I will be using Keytruda and some crazy named shit in combination. The doc says this has a 57% chance of killing the cancer...and at least a 15% chance that they (the meds) could kill me!
The biggest issues are skin conditions and swelling of almost anything including, liver, thyroid, kidneys... the skin shit is the worst because it can evolve in Stephen Johnsons Syndrome which leads to skin dying and all kinds of fun shit!
The other option was to just cut my bladder out where as the Oncologist put it... my dick basically becomes a wall trophy. I get my choice of catheterization through my penis 3-4 times a day, or I can have a pee bag hanging off my stomach for the rest of my life.... OR I let them cut some of my small intestine and turn it into a bladder somewhere in my Left lower abdomen... which has its own "nipple" that I would have to randomly catheterize because I would have no idea when its full due to it having no nerves.
Ahhhhhh fun times... let the games begin!
I really ain't crying I look at Michael aka @Adrenaline addiction who is on his 3rd or 4th surgery and Mr. @Valdosta who is fighting the Good Fight HOOYAH! These guys are my role models and I only hope I can toe the mark they've set.
So there's that.
Live your lives enjoy and appreciate what you've got while you've got it.

Prayers for you Doug. I hope you are able to keep some level of fitness routine during the hell storm to help with mindset. You're tough and lots of people are pulling for you.

 

[Doug 64]

Prayers for you Doug. I hope you are able to keep some level of fitness routine during the hell storm to help with mindset. You're tough and lots of people are pulling for you.

Its my intention bro and I want to give hope to all who suffer from cancer and whatever other ugly shit is out there. Like my coach @Meetketchup says... we have a show to do!
In fact... fuck it, I am hitting the gym today! Doc cleared me for t h e 13th but WTH... what's the worst that can happen... they cut my bladder out LOFL box checked moving on!

 

[dcdogz]

Hey guys... time for the follow up @Big Puppy. I saw the Oncologist on Tuesday and I am in for the fight of my life... in fact I'd trade it for any day full of rocket attacks in the sand box...
They are gonna start me on Immunotherapy and a form of Chemo. The meds are FUCKING HORRIBLE! I will be using Keytruda and some crazy named shit in combination. The doc says this has a 57% chance of killing the cancer...and at least a 15% chance that they (the meds) could kill me!
The biggest issues are skin conditions and swelling of almost anything including, liver, thyroid, kidneys... the skin shit is the worst because it can evolve in Stephen Johnsons Syndrome which leads to skin dying and all kinds of fun shit!
The other option was to just cut my bladder out where as the Oncologist put it... my dick basically becomes a wall trophy. I get my choice of catheterization through my penis 3-4 times a day, or I can have a pee bag hanging off my stomach for the rest of my life.... OR I let them cut some of my small intestine and turn it into a bladder somewhere in my Left lower abdomen... which has its own "nipple" that I would have to randomly catheterize because I would have no idea when its full due to it having no nerves.
Ahhhhhh fun times... let the games begin!
I really ain't crying I look at Michael aka @Adrenaline addiction who is on his 3rd or 4th surgery and Mr. @Valdosta who is fighting the Good Fight HOOYAH! These guys are my role models and I only hope I can toe the mark they've set.
So there's that.
Live your lives enjoy and appreciate what you've got while you've got it.

You got this bud. And FYI you can get sjs from ibuprofen and all sorts of otc meds. Happens. Most that recover say their skin is super soft afterwards.

I like those odds you got it!
Im not a big church guy but been going lately
Since my kids super into it.
I had the pastor say a prayer for you. All i can offer from where i am.

 

[Whon068]

Its my intention bro and I want to give hope to all who suffer from cancer and whatever other ugly shit is out there. Like my coach @Meetketchup says... we have a show to do!
In fact... fuck it, I am hitting the gym today! Doc cleared me for t h e 13th but WTH... what's the worst that can happen... they cut my bladder out LOFL box checked moving on!

You da' man Doug. Love the enthusiasm. Good judgement on how much to push it with the early return.

 

[Doug 64]

You got this bud. And FYI you can get sjs from ibuprofen and all sorts of otc meds. Happens. Most that recover say their skin is super soft afterwards.

I like those odds you got it!
Im not a big church guy but been going lately
Since my kids super into it.
I had the pastor say a prayer for you. All i can offer from where i am.

Yeah it is what it is and TBH... I like the odds as well. Thank you and your family for your thoughts and prayers. I always enjoy living vicariously through you here bro. You have the family and live the life I wish I could've. Thank you

 

[Adrenaline addiction]

Hey guys... time for the follow up @Big Puppy. I saw the Oncologist on Tuesday and I am in for the fight of my life... in fact I'd trade it for any day full of rocket attacks in the sand box...
They are gonna start me on Immunotherapy and a form of Chemo. The meds are FUCKING HORRIBLE! I will be using Keytruda and some crazy named shit in combination. The doc says this has a 57% chance of killing the cancer...and at least a 15% chance that they (the meds) could kill me!
The biggest issues are skin conditions and swelling of almost anything including, liver, thyroid, kidneys... the skin shit is the worst because it can evolve in Stephen Johnsons Syndrome which leads to skin dying and all kinds of fun shit!
The other option was to just cut my bladder out where as the Oncologist put it... my dick basically becomes a wall trophy. I get my choice of catheterization through my penis 3-4 times a day, or I can have a pee bag hanging off my stomach for the rest of my life.... OR I let them cut some of my small intestine and turn it into a bladder somewhere in my Left lower abdomen... which has its own "nipple" that I would have to randomly catheterize because I would have no idea when its full due to it having no nerves.
Ahhhhhh fun times... let the games begin!
I really ain't crying I look at Michael aka @Adrenaline addiction who is on his 3rd or 4th surgery and Mr. @Valdosta who is fighting the Good Fight HOOYAH! These guys are my role models and I only hope I can toe the mark they've set.
So there's that.
Live your lives enjoy and appreciate what you've got while you've got it.

Love ya Doug ...im here anytime you want to talk or vent ...Stay as positive as you can under the circumstances because the stress and worry will destroy you more than the C....trust me i know ...here for you anytime brother

 

[OlePhart]

@Doug 64 You , @Adrenaline addiction and @Valdosta are all 3 and inspiration. The mental toughness shines. Everyone is praying for yall and cheering you on. You can all 3 do this. God bless you all.

 

[lottalead]

I don't generally post a lot of stuff about my health issues because I never really had any up until a couple of weeks ago.
I started peeing blood about three weeks ago give or take, and saw the doctor. Doc put a camera up there and told me I have bladder cancer.
We scheduled surgery and today is the day. Im heading in at 1245 and there will be at least a 23 hour stay.
IDK what else they will do as there was talk of possible stents to my kidneys and I definitely get the wardrobe change to a Foley catheter and leg bag for a minute.
Hopefully it will go well, then I wait to see what type and stage. Im hopeing they get that done quick so I know which way to go. I either buckle up for the long run... or get ready for the party and the long list of go fuck yourself letters to some people!
Either way... catch you guys soon... I hope!

best of luck and god bless

 

[BFulforth]

Praying for you brother


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