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That's great news!
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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Thanks for the update and the positive news. You are your own best advocate and continue to keep after it.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Look like you're on a solid road to recovery, wish the best for you John!______________________________________________I love lamp..
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Good to hear sir!Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and
Two rusty Weber kettles.
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Great to her John......continue to go for greatness.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
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Just seeing this thread right now for the first time. Sorry to hear what you're dealing with. You've got this!Wetumpka, Alabama
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You must be doing ok if you've already pi$$ed off PT
Wishing you the best.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
Kick that muthafuggas a$$ John
Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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Best wishes brother you will overcome this
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Home! Thanks again for the support
~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven
Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers! -
You look good!
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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
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Best wishes John.. looking good!!Greensboro North Carolina
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Welcome home!_________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
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My prayers are with you, brother! Good luck with this.The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
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Prayers for health and healing! Thanks for sharing.When do y'all teach me the secret handshake?
XL BGE, 36" Blackstone, and a Wah Wah pedal
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Welcome home.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
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Update Time: and I’m just going to copy/paste my wife’s post because I’m lazy AF
Our initial meeting with the Oncologist went as good as could be expected. John and I both felt he was a great fit for his care. He tolerated my list of questions with patience, grace, and understanding. Those that know me will completely "get" that sentence.
John's cancer has been identified as adenocarcinoma, Grade II, Stage III, T4/N1/M1*. Grade indicates how quickly the cells are replicating (scale is 1-3), Stage tells us progression (scale is 1-4), T indicates size/depth of tumor (1-4 scale), N tells us if it's in the lymph nodes and if so, how many. Lastly, M/metastasis indicates spread. There is an asterisk by the M1 as the spread was to a singular node. I'm so incredibly thankful for the wins in those numbers, and that amazing node that held it down for the rest of his body. However, all this crazy cancer math does put him at a higher risk of recurrence, thus the push for chemo. Without intervention it is thought to be a 60% chance of a recurrence, his warrior ways and treatment will take it down to around 30%, or less.
John will receive 12 rounds of FOLFOX (5FU, LV, Oxaliplatin) with a side of Avastin. Avastin is a more targeted treatment that will work to cut blood supply to any cancer cells that may be lurking. This drug is being utilized in hopes of foregoing HIPEC treatment originally explored. Treatment is set to start Tuesday, 11/10. He will go for port placement tomorrow or Friday, just waiting for them to find a spot to squeeze us in. His treatment will have an all-day in-office infusion component. He will then come home with a pump for an additional 46 hours of infusion time.Immunotherapy isn't currently an option based on the pathology of his tumor as well as stage. It works amazingly well in cases targeting a specific protein but based on what we know thus far, John's case doesn't fit the bill.
After 4 rounds of treatment, they will do a PET scan to get visual confirmation all cells have been eliminated.
That’s enough serious talk for now. Gotta get back to trolling the meltdown. Thanks for the continued well wishes
~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven
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@ColtsFan stay strong and get well buddy.Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and
Two rusty Weber kettles.
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I like your wife's style. You got this!Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
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Prayers brother
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Wishing you the best John._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
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@ColtsFan - thank you so much for sharing that update man. Stay strong!"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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Get some! Thanks for the update, and we’re still praying for you.=======================================
XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
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Now go on and kick some ass. You got this brother.Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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Give ‘em hell, John! This certainly helps keep things in perspective as to what is filling the airways these days.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Science is real and works. Cancer treatment has advanced tremendously and exponentially. I wish you the best and contact me if you need a good resource for options. I know someone.______________________________________________I love lamp..
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Thank you for the update and being so upfront with your cancer. You have the best advocate I have ever encountered in your wife. You are beyond lucky there and with your positive approach you are way ahead of the curve.
Stay positive and take no prisoners in this fight.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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