L'chaim

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Well, it seems I've joined that exclusive club that no one wants to belong to. I've been diagnosed with renal cancer with a side of brain cancer. I'll be having surgery and on going treatment probably at the Mayo in Minnesota. Not feeling bad and no related aches and pains yet but, it's quite a load to process. People have already stepped up to give us a place to stay while at the Mayo. Good people. Welcome to being mortal.

UPDATE: 3/21/19 Well, it seems I've got another curve ball to deal with. Last weekend my leg ulcer took a turn for the worst. I went to my plastic surgeon appt. He sent me to the hospital to be admitted. I have a staph infection in my left ankle bone. After talking with the vascular surgeons, it's been decided to amputate. Due to other complications it's going to be above the knee. Monday is the big day. I've got some serious rehab ahead.
UPDATE: 6/6/19
I finally got my new leg after waiting 3 weeks for a plastic socket to be remade. Rehab to learn to walk again (The fourth time) begins Monday.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Damn; best of luck with your treatment.

 

[allisolm]

There really are no good words. We will all be thinking of you and hoping that you come through the treatments with flying colors. Please keep us informed.

 

[lxskllr]

Wishing you the best. Make sure you keep in touch. Looking forward to the good word :^)

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Thanks. There's nothing much to say, I just wanted to let folks know. It's still kinda unreal.

 

[Kyle]

Wow, really sorry to hear...at least you should get excellent care @ the Mayo clinic. If you don't mind me asking, how was it diagnosed? Were you having symptoms or just found through regular check up?

 

[sandorski]

Damn, I can't imagine what's going through your mind right now. Thanks for letting us know. Hang in there and do what you must do to cope and recover.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Wow, really sorry to hear...at least you should get excellent care @ the Mayo clinic. If you don't mind me asking, how was it diagnosed? Were you having symptoms or just found through regular check up?

I've had a number of episodes over the last two months where my procedural thinking was impaired, visual difficulty where my hand isn't where my brain thinks it is, some difficulty with balance and, problems expressing what's going on. The episodes lasted from 20 minutes to several hours. The last prompted me to see the doctor to get a direction on what could be going on. It's kind of snow balled.

 

[BoomerD]

Well...damn.

Sorry to hear this. Best of luck with your treatment.

 

[stargazr]

Sorry to hear that. Wishing you the best of luck.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

How old are you? I should really start getting those types of tests done =[

Best of luck, hope it was caught quickly.

 

[Perknose]

Damn, man. You've always been one of my more favorite OT posters . . . grounded, contributory and smart. Grace happens. Unbidden and outrageous grace can just happen, and produce what we call miracles. May the grace of all that is good and true rain down on you, my fine online friend.

 

[esquared]

I am so sorry to hear Magnus.
Here's to hoping/wishing/praying your treatment has a full recovery for you.

 

[Kaido]

Dang man. Want some cookies?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Dang man. Want some cookies?

You bet I do!

 

[Kaido]

You bet I do!

PM sent!

 

[Mayne]

MagnusTheBrewer ..your name is a pain in the ass to spell out, just so you know. You got this man, I love your posts and I know for a fact you'll beat this bullshit.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

MagnusTheBrewer ..your name is a pain in the ass to spell out, just so you know. You got this man, I love your posts and I know for a fact you'll beat this bullshit.

Some folks have learned to shorten it to MTB. Thanks for the well wishes.

 

[preCRT]

mi sheberach

 

[Mayne]

I can't stop thinking of you man.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I can't stop thinking of you man.

Go back to beating your nephew.

 

[Mayne]

fuck that shit, you are in my thoughts until I hear you are okay.

 

[SKORPI0]

Best wishes to your treatment.

 

[sdifox]

Bonne chance

 

[Chocu1a]

I don't know you, but I wish you well. Stay positive. It's a lot to process, but you can get through.