FishingTN.com Tennessee's Fishing and Boating Community

Go Back   FishingTN.com Tennessee's Fishing and Boating Community > General Discussion > Sports Lounge - General
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read
Google
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 02-05-2020, 01:39 AM
tkwalker's Avatar
tkwalker tkwalker is offline
Owner and Administrator
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
Posts: 2,925
Smile Health Update "Cancer Chaser" TK

Hi folks ... Here is the latest ... I have been holding off on any updates until I entered my next step of the unknown... Well today was my first day of meeting my Oncologist... And what an Awesome experience. I have been wondering what was taking so long for the Tennessee Oncology to contact me since my Kidney removal via Urology Associates. Dr. Hawkins said he would coordinate the followup ... Well I know now and WOW ! What a surprise...

My Oncologist is Dr. Stephen Schleicher M.D., M.B.A. (SlyKer), A young man and well educated .. and smart as a whip.. and a good Tennessee boy with a bedside manner of a saint... Education:Medical School – Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, Business School – Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, Residency – Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, Fellowship – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.

What I learned today is that Dr. Schleicher has been doing in depth research on my type of Kidney Cancer for the last two weeks . Like I have mentioned before Sarcomatoid cancer is rare for Kidneys, only 1% to 2% of this type of cancer and it is very aggressive .. When I say research he has communicated with his colleague's from Harvard (school mates) as well as Vanderbilt on this particular cancer.

Next step .. This Friday I will have a full body cat-scan to determine if there is any of the Sarcoma cells left in my body after the Kidney removal and next Tuesday I will meet with Dr. Steve to go over the results ...

Here are the options ... #1. If no evidence of the cancer is evident I will go to Vanderbilt for a FDA approved trial for preventive measures.. IV every three weeks .. No chemo or radiation side effects ... #2. if cancer is present ... a new FDA approved drug that works in your immune system .. No chemo or radiation side effects.

So at this stage I feel good do to the fact that I am in the loop either way ... You can only fight the devil you know ... I'll keep you updated .. Keep me in you Prayers and Thoughts .. and two fingers of Single Malt Scotch is always welcome .... LOLLLL ... TK
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-05-2020, 09:15 AM
SAMBOLIE SAMBOLIE is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Nashville, Tn
Posts: 1,656
Default

TK, if friends can get you well there is no doubt you will see Option #1.

We are all pulling for you.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-06-2020, 09:21 PM
wormdunker wormdunker is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Nashville TN
Posts: 202
Default

Sounds like a great doc! That makes a huge difference. Wishing you good results and a speedy recovery! Will keep you in my prayers and will raise a dram of scotch to you!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-07-2020, 12:07 AM
Flatline Flatline is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Rome, Tn
Posts: 477
Default

Have my fingers crossed
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-07-2020, 03:23 PM
Alphahawk's Avatar
Alphahawk Alphahawk is offline
Master Trout Magnet
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Columbia, TN
Age: 72
Posts: 5,490
Default

Praying for you TK.

Regards
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:10 AM.


Site best viewed at 1280X1024
© FishingTN.com