Freebird Posted September 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 22, 2009 OK folks, I've had a few emails lately asking about my condition. So, I suppose it's time to let you know what condition my condition is in. As for the cancer, I honestly don't know. I was told after the surgery and radiation that they could not tell me anything until I go back for my 6 month checkup. That appointment is on November 2nd. At that time, I will go back to Boston to have all the tests repeated and only then will I know if the treatment was successful. As for the vision. They told me at the time of the treatment that the primary goal was to treat the cancer. They said that if they were able to save my vision, that should be considered a bonus. They also warned me to got get overly optimistic because any vision loss would not necessarily be immediate but could come at any time as long as two years after the treatment. I had started to get very confident because my vision had remained unchanged...that is until about a month ago. A few weeks ago I started thinking that I was losing some of my vision. It was hard to tell for sure but I just felt that there was a bit of cloudiness in the peripheral vision of my right eye. Then I would think that I was just imagining it. Well, it has continued to get worse and there is no doubt that I am losing vision in my right eye. Over the past few weeks, the vision has gotten progressively worse. I'm going to estimate that it is probably cloudy about 30% to the right and seems to be getting worse pretty quickly. So, that's the status at this time. Only time will tell how far the vision loss progresses. It could level out where it now is or I could lose it completely in that eye. The good news is that it is at least a fairly gradual thing so that helps me adjust to it as it happens. If I lose it all but then find out in November that they DID get all the cancer, then that is a blessing. Sorry I took so long before I let you all know what is going on. Heck...I don't always accept things as quickly as I should. It was only late last week that I finally told my wife that I thought I was going blind in my right eye. I guess I thought that if I just kept it to myself and ignored it, then it wasn't really happening. Thank you all for your emails and even more so, for your prayers. They mean more than I can ever express to you. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 22, 2009 As always your in our thoughts my friend, were all behind you and love you man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted September 22, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 22, 2009 And more are on the way bas I type this Don. I know we haven't met yet but the wife and I plan on fixing that at the next MD. Get well and gods speed on recovery. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted September 22, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2009 Ditto what Brad said, we are here for you, and will keep you and your family in our prayers........ Thanks for all you do, I dont know how you do it........ Lewis & Charlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted September 22, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2009 Don - you have been on my mind a lot here of late so it is good to get the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted September 22, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 22, 2009 Prayers and a another load of optimism being sent to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted September 22, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 22, 2009 As already mentioned and as you should know by now, you are in our thoughts and prayers Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboat Posted September 22, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2009 hi don thants for the update prayers still being sent. i know others will chime in with better words. i'am just at a loss for words. peace and love best reguards son c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted September 22, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 22, 2009 Thoughts and prayer's for you and the family Don. Away's keep possitive thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV Terry Posted September 22, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 22, 2009 Don: Prayers are being lifted up for you in West Virginia!! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art708 Posted September 22, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 22, 2009 God bless and prayers for good news in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhenry4 Posted September 22, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 22, 2009 Im with everyone else here Don i will keep you in my prayers as well on another note if you should and i hope not but if you should loose your eyesight i will take you rideing anytime(prob let you drive) still be better than my driving seriously though get well and i will keep talking to the man upstairs about you. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted September 22, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 22, 2009 Don, I have never met you, but since first reading of you cancer, have thought of you often. I am sorry to hear about your vision going, I have VERY bad eye sight, but corrected. I cannot imagine going thru loosing it all together. I will continue to pray for you and yours. It's obvious that you have many people on this board that care about you. Hang in there as best you can. craigr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99silver Posted September 22, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 22, 2009 Don, Prayers sent !! Had minor eye problems ( compared to yours ) in January and it is not a pleasant experience. Your friends will always be here. Thanks for keeping us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted September 22, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 22, 2009 Thank you Don for letting us know the update. We will keep our prayers coming and hope you get good news in November. God Bless you and your family. Yama Mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted September 22, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 22, 2009 Hoping for good news in November..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted September 22, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 22, 2009 Hey Boss you really do need to keep Eileen up on what your going through. My dad does the same thing with his problems. Seems to be a guy thing. Keeping it to yourself doesn't make it go away. Ya know we all love you no matter what. Now we'll just wait till Nov to find out how the rest is going. And here you think all I'm good for is being a trouble maker. :bighug::bighug: Hang in there! Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted September 22, 2009 Share #18 Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks Don for the update..we really do appreciate you keeping us informed..you are often in our thoughts..figured you'd tell us when you were ready to...we'll keep praying for you and your family.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted September 22, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 22, 2009 Sorry to hear that Don. Hopefully in November you will get great news. I'm keeping positive thoughts heading your way. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted September 22, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 22, 2009 Wishes for a positive check up thoughts are with you and your loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted September 22, 2009 Share #21 Posted September 22, 2009 Wow Don, sorry to hear it. I've been wondering about this myself. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 22, 2009 Share #22 Posted September 22, 2009 Good thoughts being sent to you from You and Eileen are in our prayers GOD BLESS Aussie Annie & Quickstep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted September 22, 2009 Share #23 Posted September 22, 2009 As always Don our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve and Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted September 22, 2009 Share #24 Posted September 22, 2009 I can't add anything so we'll keep up the prayers Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 22, 2009 Share #25 Posted September 22, 2009 We'll keep on praying for you, my friend. Life is promised to be a bed of roses, but He promises to be there all the way through, and to give strength and endurance so that in the end we may all enjoy perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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