Monday, July 9, 2012

My cancer story

Amazing few days. On June 13 I filled the toilet with burnt motor oil while taking my normal respite before
my shower. I must admit, it was a little shocking but I managed to ignore it and had a good nights sleep. But then there was the same result the next night and I knew that that was a problem, maybe.
When the urge hit on Friday morning and the result was the same, I was concerned enough to call my Dr.
after golf that day. Dr. Pierce told me to see him on Monday but not to hesitate to go to the emergency room if symptoms continue. Bummer.
On Saturday morning, I caved in and decided to go to the ER and turn my life over to the Medical professionals. Well damn, first reaction was that it's good I came in because this is not a good symptom.
Dr. Cameron decided to do an endoscopy procedure. He found a bleeding ulcer at the bottom of my esophagus near the stomach and collected samples for biopsy. Dr. Cameron also ordered a CT Scan to determine if there is cancer lurking somewhere.
I spent that night in the hospital and got approximately 15 minutes of sleep.
I went home on Sunday and there was no more black stool so I was hopeful that the ulcer was the
problem.
Played golf on Monday and Tuesday and didn't hear from Dr  Cameron so I was feeling a sense of relief.
Well, the call came Thursday afternoon, Dr Cameron explaining that the biopsy result was in and it was cancer. Bummer, indeed.

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