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  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #162
    rainsandpours said:

    Fox, you are an amazing force

    Fox, you are an amazing force to be wreckoned with.  I admire your strength courage and fortitude.  And of course the medical bills!  Holy crow, 300k for one cycle?  No wonder the CDN hospital systems don't offer that treatment.  I think that's the yearly cancer budget per hospital lol.  How many more cycles must you endure?  And what kind of treatments are in line afterwards?  I find this whole thing so fascinating.

     

    Keep us posted.  I enjoy your "Live from the Cookoos nest" reports.  Best wishes, many hugs.  I'll be cheerleading for you.

    pocket change

    We all know that cancer can be a barrel of laughs but who know it was so affordable? That $300k is just for the hospital stay. Can't wait to see the add on charges like drugs and toilet paper. I've done 2 cycles. I have 4-5 weeks off then after scans, maybe 2 more cycles. So, roughly speaking, this could be a $1,000,000. treatment. Pretty expensive for something without a guarantee huh? There are no other plans. Not until failure is detected. Then it will be discussed. Positive thinking. I like the "Cuckoos nest" reference. Right on. Thanks for the support. It means alot rainsandpours.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #163
    Djinnie said:

    Glad to see you back

    Glad to see you back Fox! All you need now is a few of those pizzas to build you up. I should have that bill framed and mounted if I were you, Lol!

    Djinnie x

    frame it

    I thought of framing it. But couldn't get a wall big enough to hang it on. No pizza last night. But a HUGE plate of raviolis'. Getting stronger. Still amazed at the physical toll it took on me. I'm exercising at almost half my usual. Incredible. I need frequent rests. And naps. It is obvious to me why this isn't done at just any cancer center. What a beating I took. Again I ask,"How does everyone else make it seem so much easier? I would have bet that $300k that I would have had an easier time. But in any event, I'm ready to go back in. Knowing what to expect sure does make it somewhat easier.

  • twinthings
    twinthings Member Posts: 409
    #164
    foxhd said:

    frame it

    I thought of framing it. But couldn't get a wall big enough to hang it on. No pizza last night. But a HUGE plate of raviolis'. Getting stronger. Still amazed at the physical toll it took on me. I'm exercising at almost half my usual. Incredible. I need frequent rests. And naps. It is obvious to me why this isn't done at just any cancer center. What a beating I took. Again I ask,"How does everyone else make it seem so much easier? I would have bet that $300k that I would have had an easier time. But in any event, I'm ready to go back in. Knowing what to expect sure does make it somewhat easier.

    Laughter's the best medicine

    Fox, if it's true that laughter is the best medicine, then we are all better off having met you!  Well, we've kinda met.  You are quite an inspiration and funny as hell!  I'll continue to follow your journey, all the while praying for your healing, comfort, patience and strength...and yes, your nurses, bless their hearts!!   I share your love of bikes, beer and pizza and hope you get to enjoy each of them before you "go back in". 

    Stay strong!!

    Sindy

  • GSRon
    GSRon Member Posts: 1,303 Member
    #165
    foxhd said:

    frame it

    I thought of framing it. But couldn't get a wall big enough to hang it on. No pizza last night. But a HUGE plate of raviolis'. Getting stronger. Still amazed at the physical toll it took on me. I'm exercising at almost half my usual. Incredible. I need frequent rests. And naps. It is obvious to me why this isn't done at just any cancer center. What a beating I took. Again I ask,"How does everyone else make it seem so much easier? I would have bet that $300k that I would have had an easier time. But in any event, I'm ready to go back in. Knowing what to expect sure does make it somewhat easier.

    Oh yes..

    Hi ya Fox man..!!  Oh yes, hoping your treatment works...  Tonight I was good, had Salmon with steamed veggies...  but I think for tomorrow I will have Pizza and Beer (just one beer) in your honor..!

    Kick some Cancer butt..!

    Ron

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #166
    twinthings said:

    Laughter's the best medicine

    Fox, if it's true that laughter is the best medicine, then we are all better off having met you!  Well, we've kinda met.  You are quite an inspiration and funny as hell!  I'll continue to follow your journey, all the while praying for your healing, comfort, patience and strength...and yes, your nurses, bless their hearts!!   I share your love of bikes, beer and pizza and hope you get to enjoy each of them before you "go back in". 

    Stay strong!!

    Sindy

    Sindy, yeah, we do joke

    Don't we? Save the panic till the end. We cannot waste precious time on negative thoughts. As I've said over and over, "Time worrying is lost forever, and you can't get it back." So we stay positive and enjoy every minute of our lives. Some have bucket lists. The rest of us just live well. Ride on. Beer and pizzas on me. No really. You should see my shirt! Share the Karma Sindy. Fox.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #167
    GSRon said:

    Oh yes..

    Hi ya Fox man..!!  Oh yes, hoping your treatment works...  Tonight I was good, had Salmon with steamed veggies...  but I think for tomorrow I will have Pizza and Beer (just one beer) in your honor..!

    Kick some Cancer butt..!

    Ron

    British bikes

    Ron, tomorrow I am riding with some buddies to the  Connecticut Brit Jam. All vintage cycles. with strange european bikes thrown in. My favorite bike meet of the year. Then in 2 weeks it is "Rice-o Rama." an all japanese show and swap meet. Great fun. I'm not just a Harley guy. I'll be doing a little 'splaining to the other gear heads. Enjoy that pizza and beer. I know the beer will be good but how is the pizza there? I might have second thoughts on a mutton and potato pie.

  • Djinnie
    Djinnie Member Posts: 945 Member
    #168
    foxhd said:

    British bikes

    Ron, tomorrow I am riding with some buddies to the  Connecticut Brit Jam. All vintage cycles. with strange european bikes thrown in. My favorite bike meet of the year. Then in 2 weeks it is "Rice-o Rama." an all japanese show and swap meet. Great fun. I'm not just a Harley guy. I'll be doing a little 'splaining to the other gear heads. Enjoy that pizza and beer. I know the beer will be good but how is the pizza there? I might have second thoughts on a mutton and potato pie.

    British Bikes

    You sound like you are regaining your strength and getting back into your stride Fox:) you have a busy schedule lined up:)

    I can guarantee you that any pizza you buy over here is not a patch on the US version. Although the mutton, onion and potato pie ie. Shepherds Pie is the best, especially when home made. Won't be much of it around this time of the year though, so Ron can probably escape that treat. lol!

     

    Djinnie x

     

  • GSRon
    GSRon Member Posts: 1,303 Member
    #169
    Djinnie said:

    British Bikes

    You sound like you are regaining your strength and getting back into your stride Fox:) you have a busy schedule lined up:)

    I can guarantee you that any pizza you buy over here is not a patch on the US version. Although the mutton, onion and potato pie ie. Shepherds Pie is the best, especially when home made. Won't be much of it around this time of the year though, so Ron can probably escape that treat. lol!

     

    Djinnie x

     

    YES..!!

    Fox Man.. great to hear of your fun time..!!  I know a few people that will be at the Brit Jam.. but there will be far too many to point any out.  Have fun..!!  I still hope to get your direction next year... will have to do that Pizza and beer if I do...  Keep riding..!!  Keep smiling..!!!

    Love ya man..!

    Ron

  • AprilandChuck
    AprilandChuck Member Posts: 110
    #170
    foxhd said:

    pocket change

    We all know that cancer can be a barrel of laughs but who know it was so affordable? That $300k is just for the hospital stay. Can't wait to see the add on charges like drugs and toilet paper. I've done 2 cycles. I have 4-5 weeks off then after scans, maybe 2 more cycles. So, roughly speaking, this could be a $1,000,000. treatment. Pretty expensive for something without a guarantee huh? There are no other plans. Not until failure is detected. Then it will be discussed. Positive thinking. I like the "Cuckoos nest" reference. Right on. Thanks for the support. It means alot rainsandpours.

    so happy to read sorry have been gone so long

    I have went over  all the posts..your experience was a lot like Chucks..HDIL2 is tough stuff the lack of sleep was the hardest thing for him..he thankfully did not get thecwonderful psychedelic trip..although we were afraid he was heading there due to his off the wall sense of humor! I am surprised you held it together to give the very real real time updates but shouldn't have been because your a tough one! Waiting for these scans stinks! But I really believe if this works for anyone it will be you!  As I said before..you are and have been exactly where you needed to be and am thankful..that Nivolumab got you to this place.

    We would have gotten through this without your posts..but you made it easier superman :D Its alwzys been my belief that heros should get their happy ending..stay tough you got this thing in the bag..sending happy positive thoughts your way!!! And a million hugs :D 

  • Phoenix Rising
    Phoenix Rising Member Posts: 170
    #171
    Say what?!

    Fox, i did not realize you were doing IL2. I have missed so much while dealing with my treatment. Glad to know you climbed the Mattehorn that is IL-2. you won't regret it; I'd do it all over again.   Did you happen to see my spotted, stuffed-elephant?  I let him visit all IL2ers. He doesn't talk much, but if you blow at him he'll go away.

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