Double Negatives

dmlvt

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Posted 7/11/2016 8:46 AM (GMT -5)

Two weeks ago, I went to NYC for the day, to have a CT scan to look for liposarcoma. I had surgery for liposarcoma last September, it recurred by November (no clean margins in first surgery), I had four rounds of inpatient chemo through the winter, and then surgery at Sloan Kettering in early March. The scan was completely clean.

I will be having my chemo port removed this week.

This morning, I saw my urologist. I'm currently 2.5 years post-RALP and I'm on testosterone. My PSA was undetectable and I go back for a PSA and testosterone test in January.

My next liposarcoma scan is in November. For right now, I have 4 months with no tests at all.

I am dealing with chronic pain from three abdominal surgeries, 2 of them very significant. But, I'm doing PT and working with a massage therapist who specializes in helping with scar tissue. The goal is to not take pain meds on a permanent basis.

Damon

Cyclone-ISU

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Posted 7/11/2016 10:49 AM (GMT -5)

Hello DLMVT,

Wow ! Time to start a SUMMER CELEBRATION, based on your great news !

I know you've been in the middle of the boxing ring, slugging it out against multiple opponents ... think you've given your opponents some KNOCKOUT PUNCHES !

You've got some victories to celebrate now, my brother ... I realize there are still some challenges to face, but I can detect your DETERMINATION and WINNING SPIRIT in every word of your post.

Thankful to hear your update --- thankful that your doctors have found effective treatments for you --- thankful that you're forging ahead and facing forward.

Time to C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E !

Sent with my best, from here in the Midwest,

CYCLONE FAN ~ Iowa State University

island time

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Posted 7/11/2016 10:25 PM (GMT -5)

And a very welcomed 4 mos. it must be.

The thing I don't like about pain is how that it hurts.

Hang in there Damon

Post Edited (island time) : 7/11/2016 9:31:06 PM (GMT-6)

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