Ok, it isn't nerve damage, looks like I have a rib really out of place, and its a long weekend... I'm definitely going to a chiropractor on Tuesday!
My pain is more focussed now, instead of just everywhere, so I've pinpointed the problem.
Shane
Short Executive Status (Summary) -- Blog is below
Active Tumors:
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.
» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)
» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.
» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.
Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.
[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]
Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.
» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)
» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.
» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.
Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.
[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]
 | 5 pictures included in album | ||
| 2011_11_16, Shane in BIG CHAIR |
Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.
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Shane - 2011_11_27, Photo Shoot lighting prep
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Hey Shane, sorry to hear about your rib...but I am not sure if a chiropractor is a good idea...just saying....ouch!
ReplyDeleteI have a chiro appointment Wed morning for analysis. He says he won't actually do anything until the situation is appraised. He says normal period for such an adjustment is 6-8 weeks after surgery, but I'm a special case (young and I'm pushy, which is why I got my cancer found in the first place).
ReplyDeleteI figure, if I don't get this rib set NOW, then the lack of sleep and constant pain will not permit me to heal sufficiently by the time my short-term disability runs out Aug 27th. Which would hinder my plan to be back to work in Sept.
I want to heal NOW! So I want this rib to stop interfering with my breathing (and interfering therefore with my ability to uncollapse the bottom of my lungs with deep breaths) and my sleep and my general overall well being. This rib being out of place SUCKS! Can't sit, can't lie down, can't even lie down on my side as it stretches or compresses the rib on the other side of my body. I can't win, except with pain killers, but that masks the problem, not solves it. I want it solved...
Shane
Hey Shane,Hope all goes well today with your analysis of your rib. My husband, Steve, has broken his ribs about 6 times now ( he has osteoporosis ) once he broke them leaning over the front of the car to clean the windshield. I remember well the pain he was in at night trying to sleep. Good luck today, Charlene
ReplyDeleteHey Shane, Great attitude! Keep fighting to get everything fixed when you want... and not waiting for the health care system to fix it when they have time. Your incredible fighting spirit will keep you going, stay strong... and as my yellow wrist band says LiveStrong!! Your attitude is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSo, what's the verdict? Chiro gonna do some magic hands on your aberrant rib? Whatever you do, don't try to set it yourself!
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