BOONE IS SOON

[racerman_27410]

Current plan is to fly into Atlanta on Wednesday morning, meet up with Jeff, pack up and head out for Boone ASAP.

That's the good news and the plan.

Recent complications may force a last minute change of plans.  A few months ago, I discovered a lump in the right side of my neck.  Took several weeks to get to the Dr for a look-see.  4 doctors later, still no definitive diagnosis.  Sonogram, followed by an MRI, then a needle biopsy revealed malignant cancer cells present in neck lymph node. 

Good news is it is NOT lymphoma, blood is clean, and a chest X-ray shows nothing unusual.

Go to Ear-Nose-Throat who recommends a tonsilectomy, along with taking chunks out of the larynx, esophagus, vocal chords, and the back of the tongue.  All parts test negative as to the source of the cancer cells.  I am now classified as having an undiagnosed primary.  This leads to a full body scan (PET scan) which, so far, has still not located the source of the cells.  However, the good news from this scan is everything else appears to be clean (nothing in the stomach, liver, pancrease, brain, etc).

So, tomorrow I go in for a "neck dissection."  Doesn't sound like any fun, but it will remove the lymph node and other "suspect" material in my neck.  The doctor claims the recovery will be less painful than the tonsilectomy (which wasn't a picnic, but really wasn't too terribly bad).  Two week recovery from this surgery puts me recuperating in a quaint Kabin in Boone for some nice rest/relaxation with my good friends, a small campfire, and a few motorcycles. 

Early start of radiation and chemotherapy could affect these plans.

Holding my breath for Boone!!!
DavidR.

David,

oh man i hate to hear about that,

prayers are being offered up right now that this thing is localized and that you have a complete recovery.

[Dan Filetti]

Heal well David.  I do very much hope it turns out to be nothing more than your basic tonsillectomy.  My thoughts are with you. 

Dan

[gdfj12]

David,

Sorry to hear the bad news, Kris & I hope you make a full recovery! We also hope to see you in Boone.

George & Kris Denison

[Yamifj1200]

Current plan is to fly into Atlanta on Wednesday morning, meet up with Jeff, pack up and head out for Boone ASAP.

That's the good news and the plan.

Recent complications may force a last minute change of plans.  A few months ago, I discovered a lump in the right side of my neck.  Took several weeks to get to the Dr for a look-see.  4 doctors later, still no definitive diagnosis.  Sonogram, followed by an MRI, then a needle biopsy revealed malignant cancer cells present in neck lymph node. 

Good news is it is NOT lymphoma, blood is clean, and a chest X-ray shows nothing unusual.

Go to Ear-Nose-Throat who recommends a tonsilectomy, along with taking chunks out of the larynx, esophagus, vocal chords, and the back of the tongue.  All parts test negative as to the source of the cancer cells.  I am now classified as having an undiagnosed primary.  This leads to a full body scan (PET scan) which, so far, has still not located the source of the cells.  However, the good news from this scan is everything else appears to be clean (nothing in the stomach, liver, pancrease, brain, etc).

So, tomorrow I go in for a "neck dissection."  Doesn't sound like any fun, but it will remove the lymph node and other "suspect" material in my neck.  The doctor claims the recovery will be less painful than the tonsilectomy (which wasn't a picnic, but really wasn't too terribly bad).  Two week recovery from this surgery puts me recuperating in a quaint Kabin in Boone for some nice rest/relaxation with my good friends, a small campfire, and a few motorcycles. 

Early start of radiation and chemotherapy could affect these plans.

Holding my breath for Boone!!!
DavidR.

David,
Thats bad news brother, It would be great to see you in Boone...heal fast.....


Eric M

[ddlewis]

David, sorry to hear.   A clean PET scan and lymph systems certainly are good news though.  Chemo sucks but worthwhile by all accounts.  Two years ago this month my wife was diagnosed, did all the surgeries and treatments and free and clear now.  Look forward to seeing you in Boone.

[ddlewis]

I have a couple buddies coming with me this year.  No R1's! an older VFR and an ST13.  They are renting a travel trailer somewhere at the KOA.  One of these two guys has the potential to take over the title of most talked about rally visitor from "The Beer Scientist"..

Troy I'm still thinking I have a place in your cabin (?)  Sounds like Smola and Eric are gonna be in there too.. if we're getting tight just say so. I think I have other options, no need to pack in like sardines.

[gdfj12]

Dan, there are options, Kris & I have a deluxe cabin with 2 open bunks still.

George Denison
'89 FJ1200

[rvnmaniac]

 damn dave hate to hear all that.. Hope it all works out.....

[rvnmaniac]

I see a 2X long Sleeve Purple Tie-dye in your future Henry. Just happened upon it from a sales rep. and thought of you
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Tie-dye i don't know about that but purple might work.......

[zero26tb4u]

Reservations are in, the SO and I should be up on Wed. morn. Look forward to seeing everyone again. Got some withdrawals from missing the 08 fall rally. Judging by the confirmations on Marshes site I didn't think this was going to be a very populated rally but call to Joanne at KOA suggests otherwise. Only space available, other than camping, is some travel trailer that sleeps six. see everyone there.    

[TRoy]

Troy I'm still thinking I have a place in your cabin (?)

Thats affirmative, looks like its you eric & me thru the weekend. Jim said he might stay tues nite if he gets in late & can't get his camp setup in time.

[CodyNKR]

HEY! Who's in charge of firewood/delivery? Since I'll be there starting Sunday, is there anything I can do to help on that end?

Nancyk

[ddlewis]

Dan, there are options, Kris & I have a deluxe cabin with 2 open bunks still.

George Denison
'89 FJ1200

thanks George..  I thought Troy had us stacked in there like cordwood, but it's not so

If anybody else decides to come with us from Richmond, I'll check with you first..

[mst3kguy]

Reservations are in, the SO and I should be up on Wed. morn. Look forward to seeing everyone again. Got some withdrawals from missing the 08 fall rally. Judging by the confirmations on Marshes site I didn't think this was going to be a very populated rally but call to Joanne at KOA suggests otherwise. Only space available, other than camping, is some travel trailer that sleeps six. see everyone there.    

dan,

did you mention you're with the fj group?  they're holding kabins for us, so that any joe calling the days we've reserved them will be told none are available.  mention my name or the fj group just in case, if you didn't.

[the fan]

Looks like I am out.

Its been up in the air for a while, but my recent oops at Putnam Park, along with a few unexpected bills has made up my mind for me . Ya'll have fun down there, and somebody PLEASE order Dean a sandwich other than that dried up shoeleather thing he usually gets.

Dean, the dirt bike is still available if you guys plan to play in the dirt, and I should have your dogbones ready in a day or two.

Don't do anything I wouldn't do......