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Just Got Out Of Hospital

by lanfear63
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More congestive heart failure.

They did a thorough investigation of my heart and gave me loads of Lasix and modified my battery of pills I'm taking. The pills have side effects and collectively make me feel nauseous amongst other things. Not feeling too good and my heart is down in its pumping action again.

Although the stent is working well, during their investigations they found a spot on my pancreas and some slivers on my liver. I had a full biopsy a few days ago to find out the extent of the problem I may have pancreatic cancer that's spread to my liver. My prospects don't look good but I will know more in the coming week. Will keep you informed.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Mark, I'm sorry you are having to deal with this. I can somewhat relate. I hope you get to feeling better soon and your test results come back clean.

    Mark
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    Mark, I'm sorry to hear this news. I'm pulling for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
    I was wondering where you were over the past few weeks and feared it might be health-related. So sorry to hear about your troubles.

    Stay strong, Mark - you have friends here.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
      Originally Posted by Frank Donovan View Post


      Stay strong, Mark - you have friends here.
      This kind of struck me. It's kind of weird how you can come to really care about someone you have never met who lives halfway across the world and talks funny (UK English or even a different language altogether)

      I read that and I thought of the friends we've lost forever, the friends who haven't been back in a long time, and the friends that are still here but facing their own challenges.

      Those thoughts are a big reason I stick around here even as others are abandoning ship.

      Mark

      PS Sorry, just an old coot waxing nostalgic.
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      • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
        Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post

        This kind of struck me. It's kind of weird how you can come to really care about someone you have never met who lives halfway across the world and talks funny (UK English or even a different language altogether)
        Over the last 15 years or so, I've interacted more with Mark than I have with some family members.


        PS. It's not just you. I think he talks funny too.
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          Mark i know you don't subscribe to it but iam sincerely keeping you in my prayers!!

          As Frank says you have friends here who care a great deal about you. Make no mistake about it!!
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    Sorry to read what you are going through. Hopefully, things will turn around for the positive. Get well, Mark.
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  • Profile picture of the author Monetize
    I am sorry to hear that you are unwell.

    Take care of yourself as much as you
    can and I hope that you will feel much
    better soon!

    And I'll keep you in my prayers!
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  • Profile picture of the author socialentry
    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

    More congestive heart failure.

    They did a thorough investigation of my heart and gave me loads of Lasix and modified my battery of pills I'm taking. The pills have side effects and collectively make me feel nauseous amongst other things. Not feeling too good and my heart is down in its pumping action again.

    Although the stent is working well, during their investigations they found a spot on my pancreas and some slivers on my liver. I had a full biopsy a few days ago to find out the extent of the problem I may have pancreatic cancer that's spread to my liver. My prospects don't look good but I will know more in the coming week. Will keep you informed.

    Hey Mark, we didn't interact that much but I hope you come out of it OK.


    Take care.
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  • Profile picture of the author ExRat
    Hi Ianfear63,

    Sending thoughts and best wishes from England.
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  • Profile picture of the author spartan14
    I am sory you need to deal with this
    In my area we have a word ,when you are healthy you have a lot of problems but when you are sick you have just one problem

    We should be very careful and learn to apreciate life more and not so much just the money
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  • Profile picture of the author Henrry Kerry
    I'm really sorry you're going through all this. That's a lot to handle at once. I hope your biopsy gives some clarity and I'll be thinking of you. Please keep us updated, you're not alone.
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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

    More congestive heart failure.

    They did a thorough investigation of my heart and gave me loads of Lasix and modified my battery of pills I'm taking. The pills have side effects and collectively make me feel nauseous amongst other things. Not feeling too good and my heart is down in its pumping action again.

    Although the stent is working well, during their investigations they found a spot on my pancreas and some slivers on my liver. I had a full biopsy a few days ago to find out the extent of the problem I may have pancreatic cancer that's spread to my liver. My prospects don't look good but I will know more in the coming week. Will keep you informed.
    yeah iam getting checked out for my liver. Have fatty liver which could turn into cirrhosis if iam not careful.

    Really brings home the realization that if you have good health well it means everything !!
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
      Robert, I've been meaning to comment on this.

      Please don't play around with that. That crap will ruin your life if you don't get out in front of it. If you don't have it, thank goodness, but then do everything you can to prevent it. If you do have it, don't let some ___ doctor tell you anything like, "just lose a little weight", "just watch it", "nothing to worry about", "just change your eating a bit" or anything similar to this. If that doctor doesn't take it dead seriously, find one that will.

      Most doctors don't take it seriously until you get to the point they are needing to have a discussion with you about getting on the liver transplant list.

      I hope you don't have it, don't get it, and if you do, you can reverse it. Let us know what you find out if you don't mind.

      Mark
      Originally Posted by discrat View Post

      yeah iam getting checked out for my liver. Have fatty liver which could turn into cirrhosis if iam not careful.

      Really brings home the realization that if you have good health well it means everything !!
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        thanks so much, Mark

        yeah iam staying out in front of it by getting it checked every year with an ultra sound and blood work . i know it is definitely nothing to play around with. My diet is probably the main thing. It so damn hard because i'm a bonavide snacker. Need to work on that!!!
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        • Profile picture of the author Monetize
          Originally Posted by discrat View Post

          thanks so much, Mark

          yeah iam staying out in front of it by getting it checked every year with an ultra sound and blood work . i know it is definitely nothing to play around with. My diet is probably the main thing. It so damn hard because i'm a bonavide snacker. Need to work on that!!!

          Snacking is fine, just make sure they are healthy snacks and not empty calories, etc.
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    May God bless you and prayers go out to you
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  • Profile picture of the author Amber Kessen
    HI Mark
    I know that I am a complete stranger to you but I am replying to tell you that I am very sorry to hear about your news but keep your head up and keep faith remember that also if you ever want to chat I am here I lost the most close to me I am a mother of 3 children so I live daily on doing my best thats all you can do keep you head up thats number one
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    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

    More congestive heart failure.

    They did a thorough investigation of my heart and gave me loads of Lasix and modified my battery of pills I'm taking. The pills have side effects and collectively make me feel nauseous amongst other things. Not feeling too good and my heart is down in its pumping action again.

    Although the stent is working well, during their investigations they found a spot on my pancreas and some slivers on my liver. I had a full biopsy a few days ago to find out the extent of the problem I may have pancreatic cancer that's spread to my liver. My prospects don't look good but I will know more in the coming week. Will keep you informed.
    So sorry to hear about this. I hope it's benign. And yes, you have friends here.
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    Fearo, Fearo, O Fearo,
    yanno I luvsya dearo.

    Best wishes,
    & I trust
    you pull on through.

    Soon as you well
    plz piss us to hell
    with puns
    we nevah evin knew.
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    Sad to hear of this. Best wishes for good health.
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    Update, cancer has been confirmed in the pancreas. I going to be receiving medicinal drips on a regular basis for a while. A sort of non harmful version of chemo. There are many ways to tackle this. Its not at its most severe form. Will keep you informed and thanks for all your support and kind words.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
      Mark,

      I'm sorry about this but glad that if you do have to face it, it's not the worst kind. Take care of yourself!

      Mark

      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      Update, cancer has been confirmed in the pancreas. I going to be receiving medicinal drips on a regular basis for a while. A sort of non harmful version of chemo. There are many ways to tackle this. Its not at its most severe form. Will keep you informed and thanks for all your support and kind words.
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        Mark sounds like you got it early ??

        i hope so but the treatment for this has continued to improve year by year.

        You are constantly in my thoughts. Life is just not 'pun' without you.
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    • Profile picture of the author Monetize
      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      Update, cancer has been confirmed in the pancreas. I going to be receiving medicinal drips on a regular basis for a while. A sort of non harmful version of chemo. There are many ways to tackle this. Its not at its most severe form. Will keep you informed and thanks for all your support and kind words.

      Thank you for keeping us updated.

      It is important that you maintain your strength
      during all of this by eating healthy foods and
      getting plenty of rest.

      Ask your doctors what you should be eating,
      they will provide you with a meal plan.

      I wish you all the best and will continue to
      keep you in my prayers.
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      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      Update, cancer has been confirmed in the pancreas. I going to be receiving medicinal drips on a regular basis for a while. A sort of non harmful version of chemo. There are many ways to tackle this. Its not at its most severe form. Will keep you informed and thanks for all your support and kind words.
      Hi mate,

      Just wondered how you are feeling, you said you would keep us informed so I'm posting a friendly nudge. Best wishes and I hope you're doing well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Henrry Kerry
    I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending you lots of strength and positive thoughts.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mlukas
    Thank you for sharing such a difficult update. I'm really sorry you're going through all this.
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  • Profile picture of the author Princess Balestra
    Much as we love OT for all the derailment possibilities it throws up relentlessly, gotta figure this is Fearo's heartfelt an' personal shoutout.

    (Less'n you want I tell all 'bout how I nearly cut off a FINGAH las' time I trimmed my BUSH.)

    So, on this basis, latest nooz from Fearo has many positives to commend it despite where he now finds himself.

    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

    A sort of non harmful version of chemo ... There are many ways to tackle this ... Its not at its most severe form.
    Here's hope worth celebratin'.

    Let's mebbe all keep our focus here, yanno?
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  • Profile picture of the author stevejon1
    I am sorry to hear that you are unwell and sick I really upset for your health

    Take care of yourself as much as you
    can and I hope that you will feel much
    better soon!
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Mark , buddy, you still with us ?? Been awhile and just thinking about you and praying that you are okay
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    I'm really sorry you're going through this. It sounds overwhelming with your heart, medication side effects, and the new findings. Stay strong and lean on your medical team and loved ones, hoping for clarity and the best possible outcome from your biopsy results.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Really hoping Mark has just been busy maybe getting treatment and hasn't found the time to come here and post. After all the warrior forum can be the furthest from a person's mind when having a busy life
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    I hope you get to feeling better soon
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Mark!

    Let us know you are still with us, please.
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    He hasn't been active since October 25th. A little concerning...
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  • Profile picture of the author Monetize
    Somebody message him please.

    I cannot believe that none of his friends have his contact information.

    Come back Mark!!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by Monetize View Post

      Somebody message him please.

      I cannot believe that none of his friends have his contact information.

      Come back Mark!!!
      I just sent him an email. Hopefully, he responds.
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        yeah that pancreatic cancer is a real bitch!! Just praying that Mark has been preoccupied and is okay. It would be tough to lose another real good one
        within a year
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          unfortunately,I guess you have to come to the realization that everything is not ok with Mark. Just heartbreaking really.

          Truthfully, I really did not get along with Mark when i first came to the Warrior Forum. We had polar opposite views on many things. But i genuinely came to really respect and totally embrace him as a person in the best of ways.

          I will miss his clever humour and the off topic forum will definitely not be the same without him.
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    I sure hope this doesn't mean what I think it means.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      I sure hope this doesn't mean what I think it means.
      Claude , Iam hoping for a Xmas miracle and we see that little pun jedi poke his head back in here. That would not only make my day it would make my whole year.
      Seriously !!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Princess Balestra
    I would wish always for zero morbid speculayschwaan.

    Spesho c/o a seemin' void.

    Momentary silence is naht death.

    & Fearo gaht hisself to think 'bout first, mebbe, fore'n he shows ...

    *puns maxed*

    & says how evrythin' goes.

    Evrythin' is forevah, till'n it ain't.

    An' it does no good to suppose.
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