*sigh* It's my turn...

[exiledNms]

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Amigos,

mrs. exiled & I head out to Houston Monday a.m. (5/5) for a consult visit with one of the melanoma Drs. there. My appt. is Tuesday 5/6 at 2:00. Your prayers are most welcome!

This is because recent CT scans have discovered 3 spots on my lungs. Thus, I've had multiple CT scans, brain MRIs (which did, in fact, discover that I have a brain...), a P.E.T. scan, and two needle biopsies. The reason I had the original scan is that I do so every 6 months since my significant melanoma surgeries of Nov. 05. (Use sunscreen out there, boys & girls!)

There's much to commend hope here. Zero of those tests have found more cancer; the spots are not looking nor behaving like a typical metastatic tumor would; they're perfectly round; they're in an atypical part of the lung, etc. On the other hand, (a) there are clearly 3 spots there--I can't even spell "medical school," and I can see them on the scans, (b) I am going to M.D. Anderson, and one doesn't get referred there for a skinned knee...

We're (largely) fine, though it does sort of weigh on one & break through the composed game face now & then. (Today was such a day...)

Anyway, thanks much for your prayers!
exiled

[always4bama]

You will be lifted up in my prayers. When you do not understand the hand of God Trust His heart.

[SavannahDare]

You remain in my prayers and thoughts daily.

[The Duke]

Prayers for the Exiled Family. God Bless and keep us updated fine sir!

[bamanut_aj]

still praying for you, man.

[It's On A Slab]

Hang in there. I'm pulling for you.

You're one of my favorite Tidefans posters.

[exiledNms]

MINOR UPDATE: My appt. was moved to Tuesday at 11:30 (10:30 bloodwork).

One theory is that this was done because the Dr. had a shot at a 1:00 tee time & saw that my appt. would be no big deal. Another theory is that the appt. was moved because there's a long afternoon of medical "fun" awaiting in the form of tests & surgeries & such. I'll stay with the first theory myself...

We roll out in an hour or so once the daughter heads out to school.

You know that feeling of excitement & anticipation we got as kids on Christmas eve? Well this is nothing like that at all... (Actually, we are looking forward to--hopefully--getting some resolution and moving this process toward completion)

Thanks for your thoughts & prayers, amigos! Roll Tide!
exiled

[dennychimes76]

Prayers are with you exiled

[exiledNms]

We're back from Houston & M.D. Anderson. (aside: I'm wondering how in the wide world of spots Displaced Bama Fan & others get around out there without either a helicopter or a very odd work schedule...)

--We still don't know what's happening, but there does appear to be evidence of cancer cells in my lungs. *sigh*
--My Dr.--a melanoma specialist--does not believe it's melanoma. Neither does he think the lung is the original source of the cancer. (Among the many fun aspects of cancer is this: apparently it appears in one place but actually comes from another place....)
--Thus this: (1) additional bloodwork--already drawn & in process; (2) additional G.I. tests to be done here in H'burg asap (did these series a couple of years ago...) (3) another appt. out there @ Anderson May 22 w/ a lung cancer specialist.
--Dr. said this: "I know it's frustrating, but be patient for another couple of weeks and we should know something, including treatment options if needed."

So, ladies & gents, there it is. mrs. exiled & I are still largely fine, though medical uncertainty = zero fun sir! 1000 years from now, this will all be decisively and eternally and gloriously OK, for I know Whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I've committed unto Him against that day. But between now & then, the road seems to have some bumps & bends yet to be navigated.

Thanks much for your prayers & words of encouragement, my e-friends! Roll Tide!
exiled -- 2 Cor. 4:7-8; 16-18

[bamanut_aj]

	Quote:	exiledNms
	We're back from Houston & M.D. Anderson. (aside: I'm wondering how in the wide world of spots Displaced Bama Fan & others get around out there without either a helicopter or a very odd work schedule...) --We still don't know what's happening, but there does appear to be evidence of cancer cells in my lungs. *sigh* --My Dr.--a melanoma specialist--does not believe it's melanoma. Neither does he think the lung is the original source of the cancer. (Among the many fun aspects of cancer is this: apparently it appears in one place but actually comes from another place....) --Thus this: (1) additional bloodwork--already drawn & in process; (2) additional G.I. tests to be done here in H'burg asap (did these series a couple of years ago...) (3) another appt. out there @ Anderson May 22 w/ a lung cancer specialist. --Dr. said this: "I know it's frustrating, but be patient for another couple of weeks and we should know something, including treatment options if needed." So, ladies & gents, there it is. mrs. exiled & I are still largely fine, though medical uncertainty = zero fun sir! 1000 years from now, this will all be decisively and eternally and gloriously OK, for I know Whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I've committed unto Him against that day. But between now & then, the road seems to have some bumps & bends yet to be navigated. Thanks much for your prayers & words of encouragement, my e-friends! Roll Tide! exiled -- 2 Cor. 4:7-8; 16-18

I know it's not very much fun right now, and it's very un-Christian but in times like this I like to tell Satan to kiss my .... We know that all of these diseases and problems are from man's sinful nature, and sin comes from Satan. He wins a few of the small battles here on Earth, but he'll get his when the war is over. Until then, you've got our prayers!

[dennychimes76]

We're still holding you in our thoughts and prayers.

[bamachile]

My prayers are with you as well, Exiled. Better yet, so are the Holy Spirit's.

Seriously, and this cannot be underestimated--

Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered

God Bless You

[SavannahDare]

Thanks for the update. I know how hard the uncertainty and waiting are, but I'm sure they'll get you an answer soon and, if treatment is needed, better to know now than to have missed it for a few years and then have to play catch up.

Still praying for you, amigo!