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idlehunters
idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hey Guys...
I have to be at St. Louis Univ Monday morning for lung biopsy and fuducial placement for upcoming Cyberknife. They will work on tumor in left lower lobe first since it is largest at about 2.2cm now. I have opted to go to a new facility in St. Louis area that houses a new Cyberknife machine. This new machine performs at almost twice the speed of the model at St. Louis Univ. The biggest drawback of Cyberknife...at least to me... is the time I have to lie flat on my back on that hard table. I broke my back in 2 places a few years back and had to have concrete put in to aide in healing. This new machine will cut my table time almost in half...YAY!... add some "happy" drugs to that and HEY!... I'm good!!!

After the procedure Monday...then it's wait a week and get cradle made...then wait a week and start Cyberknife..which will be 4 days in a row and 1.5 hours daily. Then wait 2 weeks and start the whole procedure over on the other lung.

My new countertops are being installed Friday and then my new kitchen will be almost usable. I have designed this kitchen with a juicing station...veg/fruit prep area... 31 cu ft.state of the art frig with air tight storage for all my organics. Also added a Water filtration system. Can't wait to get with the program (full time and forever!)

I am hoping this new Cyberknife schedule will not interfere with CP9 but they cannot guarantee me that...and of course my health comes first..soooooo.. I will just have to play the wait and see game.

Jennie
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  • Buzzard
    Buzzard CSN Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #2
    Well.........you know I'll be right here if you need anything...
    and will be awaiting good news from all aspects of this...hang in there...love ya....buzz
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  • plh4gail
    plh4gail CSN Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #3
    So many well wishes and hope
    So many well wishes and hope and faith to you Jennie!

    huggss, gail
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  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood CSN Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #4
    plh4gail said:

    So many well wishes and hope
    So many well wishes and hope and faith to you Jennie!

    huggss, gail

    glad that
    you have a plan and i love the idea of the kitchen.sounds great....Godbless....johnnybegood
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  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 CSN Member Posts: 521 Member
    #5
    Thinking of you with prayers
    Thinking of you with prayers and happy thoughts to help you relax during the procedure. Think of that beautiful kitchen and relax with happy thoughts.
    NB
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #6
    sounds good
    Hi Jennie,

    I'm glad you're getting the cyberknife done and in the newer more modern facility! Exciting about the new kitchen- sounds really nice and usable. :)
    We remodeled our kitchen 5 years ago & I still remember all too well how it was not having a usuable kitchen for a while. You'll love it, I'm sure!
    Saying prayers right now for you for all to go well.

    Hugs, my friend-
    Lisa
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #7
    J
    As well:)
    -c
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  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH CSN Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #8
    Hi Jennie, Sending you best

    Hi Jennie, Sending you best wishes and good vibes for a successful surgery. And it sounds like your kitchen is going to be simply beautiful - you should post before and after photos! :-)

    Hugs, Cyn
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  • karguy
    karguy CSN Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #9
    Good luck
    Good luck,I hope every thing goes well.
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  • mukamom
    mukamom CSN Member Posts: 402
    #10
    karguy said:

    Good luck
    Good luck,I hope every thing goes well.

    You will breeze
    right through this. A little fatigue, but that's all. Robert had it done last Nov on his liver. Tech told him to bring his favorite CDs and he could listen while the tumor was being zapped.

    Angela
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #11
    mukamom said:

    You will breeze
    right through this. A little fatigue, but that's all. Robert had it done last Nov on his liver. Tech told him to bring his favorite CDs and he could listen while the tumor was being zapped.

    Angela

    CD
    I also was told I could bring in my own CDs. That really really helped a lot (I'm mildly claustrophobic and wasn't offered any happy pills). I was tempted to bring in some serious rock n roll but instead took in a couple of my favorite meditation/relaxation CDs and that really helped a lot. I think I did 5 days, 1.5 hrs each time (my memory is thankfully already blocking!). Good luck darling!

    Tara
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #12
    Wow,my dream kitchen.Best
    Wow,my dream kitchen.Best luck to you,hope all goes well.
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #13
    Wishing you well
    Well, you have the plan all worked out! I'm praying this will bring wonderful results for you.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Erinb
    Erinb CSN Member Posts: 293
    #14
    Technology is amazing!
    Technology is amazing! Positive thoughts sent your way.
    Erin
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  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 CSN Member Posts: 428 Member
    #15
    Good luck with your
    Good luck with your procedures this week. Lisa
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  • ron50
    ron50 CSN Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #16
    G'day Jennie
    Best of luck for the procedure mate,and a ((((((BIG)))))))) Ron.
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  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #17
    ron50 said:

    G'day Jennie
    Best of luck for the procedure mate,and a ((((((BIG)))))))) Ron.

    Thanks Everybody!!!!
    Thank you all for your continued support. It makes me feel awesome to know you are onboard with me. It helps so much to get me thru it. You are all VERY special to me!

    Jennie
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #18
    idlehunters said:

    Thanks Everybody!!!!
    Thank you all for your continued support. It makes me feel awesome to know you are onboard with me. It helps so much to get me thru it. You are all VERY special to me!

    Jennie

    Good luck jennie sorry for the delay but I'm on
    holidays ! LOL.
    Take care of you!
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  • luvmum
    luvmum CSN Member Posts: 457 Member
    #19
    Dear Jennie,
    I really admire your strength! Best wishes to your forth coming procedures and treatment!

    Best, Dora
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