…and some not-so-positive news

My doctor called this morning with the results from my most recent blood tests: There is still some cancer in my body. Based on what I’ve read, I expected this to happen. Still, the news left me almost speechless. I was hoping to be able to celebrate victory over cancer and my birthday at the same time. The victory part will have to be delayed for a few weeks. But it will happen.

I’ll be meeting with an oncologist soon to find out when the chemo will begin.

Don’t spend time worrying about me. The odds are very, very much in my favor. Continued prayers and support for my family would be appreciated, though. I can’t imagine how tough this must be on them.

Tonight, I have a date with the radiologist. Barium sulfate shakes are the only thing on the menu. Yum.

11 Comments

  1. Jenn
    August 9, 2010 1:44 pm | Permalink

    hugs You guys are in my prayers.

  2. Patrick
    August 9, 2010 1:46 pm | Permalink

    Praying for you, Matt. And glad that the odds are in your favor. :) –p

  3. August 9, 2010 1:49 pm | Permalink

    Matt! Keep up the good fight. And have a good birthday, while you’re at it. You can do both!

  4. Floyd
    August 9, 2010 2:07 pm | Permalink

    Geez Matt. That’s rough. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  5. Nicole
    August 9, 2010 2:42 pm | Permalink

    Sending healing energy your way. Also… um.. probably beer..

  6. Robert Feduccia
    August 9, 2010 4:35 pm | Permalink

    Hey Matt ….please know that I am praying for you ….even though I get faint at any kind of male urological talhirowggggggW. Sorry …..went head first onto the keyboard.

  7. Tom Weis
    August 9, 2010 7:33 pm | Permalink

    Keep your head up and remember that irradiated buffalo wings go great with barium sulfate shakes!

  8. Art
    August 10, 2010 10:06 am | Permalink

    Good luck Matt, Kick this cancer to the curb. Let me know if I can do anything for ya’.

  9. Amy
    August 10, 2010 12:49 pm | Permalink

    Matt, Thinking of you and yours. This news blows, but you and your medical team will beat it. Keep posting.

  10. Dorota
    August 11, 2010 11:39 am | Permalink

    Oh Matt! That sucks so much! You and your family are in my thoughts.

  11. August 13, 2010 3:50 pm | Permalink

    Thinking of you, Matt. Let me know if there’s anything at all I can do.

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