Well bad news, good news

[BamaFan1137]

I've been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia). It's unrelated with my last brush.

The good news, since around 2000, treatment for it has improved greatly. 95% survive 5 years after diagnosis. My oncologist said given that I'm in very good physical condition that I'm as close to 100% as you can be. We also caught it early. A quote from my oncologist..."if you have to have leukemia, this is the one you want."

I'll have to take a pill everyday, perhaps for the rest of my life. It's chemo but it's targeted chemo meaning FAR fewer side effects.

My doctor and I both believe that I will die an old man and I don't have to quit working or my exercise regimen.

My goal is to reach total remission (hematologic, cytogenic, molecular) on the meds and then enter a trial where you stop the meds and monitor the above. If you can remain leukemia free, you're "cured."

Acute myelogenous leukemia - Symptoms and causes

www.mayoclinic.org

 

[dustinator]

Good luck Duds. Glad you were abel to catch it early.

 

[dhetiger]

Damn dude. The news around here recently hasn't been great.

 

[Pops Masterson]

Prayers, buddy.

 

[hokiemokie]

Good luck buddy. Good thing it was caught early. Myself, going for prostatectomy Tuesday. Was diagnosed July with Prostate cancer. PSA kept climbing and urologist said everything else looks fine. Biopsy had two cancer specimans out of 12. Ct scan and Bone scan shows no metastasizing. Wife gonna suffer as much or more than me .

 

[dhetiger]

Good luck buddy. Good thing it was caught early. Myself, going for prostatectomy Tuesday. Was diagnosed July with Prostate cancer. PSV kept climbing and urologist said everything else looks fine. Biopsy had two cancer specimans out of 12. Ct scan and Bone scan shows no metastasizing. Wife gonna suffer as much or more than me .

Good luck to you, too. Prayers for all

 

[alphatiger08]

Prayers man. Good luck and please keep us posted!

 

[Konigstiger]

Glad it was caught early. Wishing you good luck and a quick recovery. Wishing the same for you, hokiemokie.

 

[billywayneluck]

Fvck cancer. That is all

 

[Orange_N_White]

Obviously glad it’s early. Keep us informed duds

 

[IrishPokerDog]

Duds, go phuck that cancer up… praying for ya

 

[billywayneluck]

Cancer hits home with me. It got two of my four grandparents, my dad, one of my uncles, one of my pastors, a couple of family friends, tried to get my mom (she beat it and won) before she passed, and my sister has an ongoing fight with it.

So yeah, it's personal for me. Fvck that disease. Praying for you all the way @BamaFan1137

 

[BKHusky]

Good thing you billionaires have access to the best healthcare in the world.

Hope treatment goes well.

 

[Sanctions Stand]

Best of luck and I know you will whip it.

 

[HONKifUvCOACHED4BAMA]

🙏🙏🙏

 

[GwinnettDawg]

I've been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia). It's unrelated with my last brush.

The good news, since around 2000, treatment for it has improved greatly. 95% survive 5 years after diagnosis. My oncologist said given that I'm in very good physical condition that I'm as close to 100% as you can be. We also caught it early. A quote from my oncologist..."if you have to have leukemia, this is the one you want."

I'll have to take a pill everyday, perhaps for the rest of my life. It's chemo but it's targeted chemo meaning FAR fewer side effects.

My doctor and I both believe that I will die an old man and I don't have to quit working or my exercise regimen.

My goal is to reach total remission (hematologic, cytogenic, molecular) on the meds and then enter a trial where you stop the meds and monitor the above. If you can remain leukemia free, you're "cured."

Acute myelogenous leukemia - Symptoms and causes

www.mayoclinic.org

Man. I dont even know what to say. Youve got a great outlook which will serve you well. And the overall prognosis looks promising too. Taking a pill a day for life is nothing. I’ve been doing several for a long time and it just becomes part of you.

Wish you nothing but the best.

 

[Pops Masterson]

Man. I dont even know what to say. Youve got a great outlook which will serve you well. And the overall prognosis looks promising too. Taking a pill a day for life is nothing. I’ve been doing several for a long time and it just becomes part of you.

Wish you nothing but the best.

I started taking blood pressure medicine at 38, and I have no comorbidities- not a disgusting fat, I’m an apex predator, no renal deficiency, not African American, never smoked a cig in my life…

Felt “off” one day so I checked my bp. 210/110. Scared the shit out of me. I was big into working out at the time, so the “supplements” I was taking played a major role. Certainly not cancer but definitely a reminder to listen to your body.

 

[IrishPokerDog]

no renal deficiency, ….

Hell, I was so renally potent, I donated a kidney to a brother

But I try not to filter Fireball through it anymore

 

[BamaFan1137]

I started taking blood pressure medicine at 38, and I have no comorbidities- not a disgusting fat, I’m an apex predator, no renal deficiency, not African American, never smoked a cig in my life…

Felt “off” one day so I checked my bp. 210/110. Scared the shit out of me. I was big into working out at the time, so the “supplements” I was taking played a major role. Certainly not cancer but definitely a reminder to listen to your body.

You definitely have to pay attention to your body and as you get older, regular visits to the doctor. I have been getting two physicals per year and 4 blood work-ups for a while now...and it paid off here big time. I had no idea anything was wrong. No symptoms...still no symptoms btw.

What supplements were you taking? I take Creatine HCL and protein along with a HIGH protein diet. The pre-workout stuff can definitely get you especially the stuff with tons of caffeine.

 

[BamaFan1137]

Man. I dont even know what to say. Youve got a great outlook which will serve you well. And the overall prognosis looks promising too. Taking a pill a day for life is nothing. I’ve been doing several for a long time and it just becomes part of you.

Wish you nothing but the best.

Thanks and as Billy said, fvck cancer. This shit has been personal to me for a while now. Maybe I'm a bit off in the head but now that I have it, I'm almost excited to beat that shit again.

Yes, I'd rather not have it but now that I do, it can suck my d1ck.

 

[Pops Masterson]

You definitely have to pay attention to your body and as you get older, regular visits to the doctor. I have been getting two physicals per year and 4 blood work-ups for a while now...and it paid off here big time. I had no idea anything was wrong. No symptoms...still no symptoms btw.

What supplements were you taking? I take Creatine HCL and protein along with a HIGH protein diet. The pre-workout stuff can definitely get you especially the stuff with tons of caffeine.

Injectables, hence the “ “…

Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t some meathead power lifter looking to deadlift 800lbs. Just wanted to build/cut quickly, and I knew what the right combo was for my body based on previous experience (early 20’s), but as we all know, early 20’s =\= late 30’s.

Highly recommend testosterone supplement/TRT if you want to go that route. Safe and very effective.

 

[IrishPokerDog]

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Highly recommend testosterone supplement/TRT if you want to go that route. Safe and very effective.

Horny Goat Weed - ingest or smoke?

 

[dhetiger]

Thanks and as Billy said, fvck cancer. This shit has been personal to me for a while now. Maybe I'm a bit off in the head but now that I have it, I'm almost excited to beat that shit again.

Yes, I'd rather not have it but now that I do, it can suck my d1ck.

If it does suck your d*ck and does a good job, let me know.

 

[BamaFan1137]

Injectables, hence the “ “…

Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t some meathead power lifter looking to deadlift 800lbs. Just wanted to build/cut quickly, and I knew what the right combo was for my body based on previous experience (early 20’s), but as we all know, early 20’s =\= late 30’s.

Highly recommend testosterone supplement/TRT if you want to go that route. Safe and very effective.

Ah, missed that. Yea, that'll do it.

I'm on Testosterone and my oncologist is all about it. He said it will help with my red blood cell count and will help combat fatigue. I was worried that he would make me stop.

 

[BamaFan1137]

If it does suck your d*ck and does a good job, let me know.

I got a half-y when Pops said injectables. My wife calls me a little prick all the time.

 

[dhetiger]

I got a half-y when Pops said injectables. My wife calls me a little prick all the time.

You do know that Pops was the one injected, right?

 

[BamaFan1137]

You do know that Pops was the one injected, right?

Yea, that's why it was only 50%.

 

[GwinnettDawg]

I started taking blood pressure medicine at 38, and I have no comorbidities- not a disgusting fat, I’m an apex predator, no renal deficiency, not African American, never smoked a cig in my life…

Felt “off” one day so I checked my bp. 210/110. Scared the shit out of me. I was big into working out at the time, so the “supplements” I was taking played a major role. Certainly not cancer but definitely a reminder to listen to your body.

I’ve been on BP and statin since I was 33. Similar to you I just felt off. I wasn’t in good shape then but learned a lot of it was just genetics. With the dibeetus stuff I think I’m on 6 meds a day. People look at me and say I dont look like a diabetic. WTF does that mean, anyway? If I never touched another carb I’d still be T2.

 

[BamaFan1137]

People look at me and say I dont look like a diabetic. WTF does that mean, anyway?

Your words don't read like a diabetic either fwiw.

 

[GwinnettDawg]

Your words don't read like a diabetic either fwiw.

I dont get it.

 

[derek_tiger]

You definitely have to pay attention to your body and as you get older, regular visits to the doctor. I have been getting two physicals per year and 4 blood work-ups for a while now...and it paid off here big time. I had no idea anything was wrong. No symptoms...still no symptoms btw.

What supplements were you taking? I take Creatine HCL and protein along with a HIGH protein diet. The pre-workout stuff can definitely get you especially the stuff with tons of caffeine.

Damn Steve... sorry to hear about this, but am VERY glad it was caught early and you are on a treatment. Boss of mine back in the 80s had a 'cousin' of this disease (Polycythemia Vera; which can turn into AML)... got on treatment and lived another 30 years. I think you'll live to be an old fvcker like me, Moby & Hokie.

Reading Pops post about BP sneaking up on you is classic. I have/had a LOT of high BP relatives on both sides (sister started BP meds in her 30s), but due to my incredible BBall athletic prowess striking fear in the hearts of many 😂and staying fit & trim, was able to hold off BP meds until my early '60s.

Still, time catches up with all of us and you just have to play the cards you're dealt. Good luck duds!

 

[Reasoned]

Still, time catches up with all of us and you just have to play the cards you're dealt. Good luck duds!

Truer words have never been spoken….from mere mortals 😉 .
Although I’m a late comer to this board, I’m (usually) a quick learner and picked up on @BamaFan1137 (or Steve’s?) wit and kindness. I pray for your health, your family’s strength and success in kicking this menace.

 

[IrishPokerDog]

Truer words have never been spoken….from mere mortals 😉 .
Although I’m a late comer to this board, I’m (usually) a quick learner and picked up on @BamaFan1137 (or Steve’s?) wit and kindness. I pray for your health, your family’s strength and success in kicking this menace.

Most egalitarian billionaire you’ll ever come across

 

[Pops Masterson]

Yea, that's why it was only 50%.

 

[HONKifUvCOACHED4BAMA]

Damn Steve... sorry to hear about this, but am VERY glad it was caught early and you are on a treatment. Boss of mine back in the 80s had a 'cousin' of this disease (Polycythemia Vera; which can turn into AML)... got on treatment and lived another 30 years. I think you'll live to be an old fvcker like me, Moby & Hokie.

Reading Pops post about BP sneaking up on you is classic. I have/had a LOT of high BP relatives on both sides (sister started BP meds in her 30s), but due to my incredible BBall athletic prowess striking fear in the hearts of many 😂and staying fit & trim, was able to hold off BP meds until my early '60s.

Still, time catches up with all of us and you just have to play the cards you're dealt. Good luck duds!

You gotta beach condo?

 

[BamaFan1137]

I dont get it.

A play on the ridiculous comment that you don't look diabetic.

 

[BamaFan1137]

Truer words have never been spoken….from mere mortals 😉 .
Although I’m a late comer to this board, I’m (usually) a quick learner and picked up on @BamaFan1137 (or Steve’s?) wit and kindness. I pray for your health, your family’s strength and success in kicking this menace.

I'll give you credit for picking up on my kindness...but the wit is just obvious, right? 😉

Thanks man...I appreciate all of you. I hesitated to mention it because several of us have had recent health issues and we didn't need another nut shot. However, since I'm going to prison rape this particular bout of leukemia, I figured why not.

 

[BamaFan1137]

Most egalitarian billionaire you’ll ever come across

You get me. Bitches are people too.

 

[derek_tiger]

You gotta beach condo?

Used to... Cape San Blas FL... Ocean on one side, bay on the other. Sold it a few years ago... just couldn't get down to it enough. Great spot, fireplaces on the beach, beautiful place on God's green earth. Miss it, but circumstances dictated to sell it.

 

[BamaFan1137]

You gotta beach condo?

Sometimes I hate you. 😂

This isn't one of those times. 🤣