Everything posted by CTC2
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All things SNL
I’m generally one who sees the value in SNL and want it to continue. But, tonight is just terrible so far.
- Texas vs. Florida- 2:30pm on ESPN
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It’s Time for Organized Resistance
Good advice. My situation is different as well. I’m already over educated and worn down by 30 years of law. It’s in my plans though when I fully retire in a few years. Good luck!
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It’s Time for Organized Resistance
Your coursework sounds cool. Wish I could go back to school now that I’m older and have figured out what I’m actually interested in. Was assigned The Stranger in high school and over the next years gobbled up all the Camus I could find.
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It’s Time for Organized Resistance
Being a voracious reader of Camus in my 20’s, for better or worse, pretty much shaped my outlook on the world.
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Concerts you are attending
It made me spit my drink.
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Concerts you are attending
Joe Perry Project with Steven Tyler opening for the Who tonight at Hollywood Bowl. IMG_1782.mov
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Trump’s America
Just what are the circumstances that might trigger self destruction of all the posts in this forum?
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Charlie Kirk got ded, Erika Kirk grifts in place
Thanks for posting that. Im not being sarcastic at all when I say that after watching it twice, I have no idea what any of that means. I’ve never felt more old and out of touch.
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Charlie Kirk got ded, Erika Kirk grifts in place
Why is Johnny Manziel hugging that women?
- A&M at ND
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Why is the younger generation so intolerant?
Charlie Strong was a terrible head coach but he was right about social media leading to the downfall of society. It has truly rotted the brains of both old and young.
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Charlie Kirk got ded, Erika Kirk grifts in place
Define war of words.
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Charlie Kirk got ded, Erika Kirk grifts in place
- What new UT gear are you looking to buy this year?
I’d buy that one if it didn’t have that shit on the back.- Texas -- a failed state
I didn’t get past the part where she suggest that we have to obey “our Presidents laws”.- I caught the cancer
I started with NOVP, then moved to ABVD, then radiation. After four cycles of ABVD, I refused further treatment. I was really sick. My doctor agreed to discontinue and move to radiation. Yes, the red devil is terrible. I’m starting to sweat thinking about being connected to that 24 hour pump. A lot of the people treated before me had good results with the NOVP, but the cancer came back. I think their protocols changed during the middle of my treatment. My mantle radiation was rough. My esophagus got burned and I could not eat solid food for five months. That’s when I really thought I was not going to make it. Had a feeding tube. Abdominal and pelvic were not so bad.- Trump’s America
I haven’t been a huge fan of Rage’s music but I sat across from him at a restaurant that had community seating. Super smart guy. Actually, he blew me away with how smart he was. Nice too.- I caught the cancer
My answer is probably longer than you bargained for when you asked the question I established a relationship with a cardiologist probably at the five year mark after treatment ended. My MDA doctor did a really good job preparing me that between my family history and chemo, that I would have heart issues sooner than I would have otherwise. Generally, I would see him twice a year. I credit this for basically never having a heart attack as we were able to figure out my blockages before I suffered any heart damage. Yes, I have a lot of stents but not having damaged heart muscle puts me in much better shape. I also see a dentist twice a year for cleanings and examinations as I had mantle radiation and it has impacted my teeth and he also checks me for oral cancers. My doctor at MDA continued to see me once a year for 20 years after treatment ended. This is not normal but we became friends and he was genuinely interested in my life. I would get a chest x-ray (lung cancer) and they would do a mega bloodwork panel as they say I’m at risk for leukemia. Also, there is some component which looks at tumor markers. When my doc retired they moved me to the survivorship clinic where I see a nurse practitioner once a year for the chest x-ray and blood work. She and my GP always examine me for head and neck cancers. I also have always had a GP that I see once a year and as needed when things have come up. I also get a skin check once a year from a dermatologist as I have had numerous skin cancers in the areas where I have had radiation. They also have me on an every three year cycle for a colonoscopy as every time they remove polyps even though I have no family history and because I had pelvic radiation. When they do this, they also do an endoscopy because I was radiated in my neck, chest and abdomen. Yes, I have spent a lot of time at the doctor over the years. Sometimes I feel like going to the doctor is my part time job. I have also had to come to terms that all these x-rays, CT’s etc have exposed me to even more radiation. However, it’s been worth it for me as like I said, I have caught all my heart issues early, had probably six skin cancer episodes, the polyps, and needed three root canals and several teeth pulled and replaced with implants. All of my physicians have directly related these issues to my treatment. When I was diagnosed, I became friends with two people who had Hodgkins probably @ 2 years before I did. We had the same treatment regimen from the same doctor at MDA. One of these people has passed away from a secondary cancer from his treatment. The other is really in bad shape with heart valve issues from the chemo. It should be noted though that our treatments were all done in the early 90’s and I was 26 years old. I’m 57 now. My understanding is that they have made great strides in the protocols for the type of cancer I had which may have minimized some of these side effects. I’m not advocating going to the lengths I have but I am saying that it’s not like the cures are consequence free. If you live long enough after your treatment something will show up. Ask the question of what you may be at risk for 25 years down the road and plan accordingly. I’ve dodged a lot of bullets and managed to see my kids grow up and become wonderful adults. For that reason alone I’m satisfied with how my post treatment health has been managed.- I caught the cancer
Hodgkin’s. Stage 3b in 1993.- I caught the cancer
Good news. Apparently what was visible on the ultrasound did not appear on the CT. Not the end of the road but I’ll certainly take it. It really caused me to realize how traumatized I was over having cancer thirty years ago. It all just came flooding back with even the suggestion that I might have some version of it again. Those of you who have survived or are in the process of beating it, I urge you to keep your wellness appointments for the remainder of your life. Chemo and radiation are harsh and you are at risk for a whole host of things like heart disease, secondary cancers, and the like, for as long as you are alive. It has been thirty years since my last treatment and I am still very much dealing with the after effects. My mantra has always been that I want to catch anything I have at the earliest possible point. I’m 6’1” and weigh 170. I exercise every day and eat a very strict diet. Looking at me you would never know that I have nine heart stents, all the result of chemotherapy and somewhat bad genes. All that to say thank you to those who sent me well wishes.- Trump’s America
Saw the same. I figured he was pissed that they weren’t having him present the trophy.- I caught the cancer
Thank you. 30 years ago when they told me that chemo and radiation could cause secondary cancers in the future, I could have cared less. All I could think about was getting rid of the cancer I had in me then. Time has flown by. No matter what happens it was worth it. I got to see my kids get through college and out in the working world as well as the 2005 Rose Bowl!!- I caught the cancer
This hit hard. Waiting for results of pelvic CT. Ultrasound found 1.5 cm mass in bladder. Would be second time for me. I had lymphoma in my late 20’s. It’s harder when you know what to expect. I learned the first time that MDA was the way to go.- Ghislaine "Sgt. Schultz" Maxwell: "I know NOTH-ING"
Someone needs to just laugh in this fuckers face. - What new UT gear are you looking to buy this year?
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