My Doctor Gave Me Bad News Yesterday

UPDATE: I have an appointment in San Antonio next week to get a second opinion and hear out what my options are as far as treatment is concerned.

Thank you to all that have offered your support, it's much appreciated.
 
John813 said:
@JoeKing

How did your 2nd opinion visit go if you don't mind sharing?
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Just before Christmas I had a procedure done on my liver called "radiofrequency ablation". Basically, they zapped this spot on my liver with radiation in hopes that it makes it goes away.

Right after that I acquired pneumonia in the hospital. With my compromised immune system, I've been having a hard time getting over the pneumonia but I'm much better now.

Last week, I had my first follow up appointment with my oncologist since the liver procedure. All he had to say was good news, the spot on my liver is shrinking. Now we just keep monitoring that. I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.
 
JoeKing said:
Just before Christmas I had a procedure done on my liver called "radiofrequency ablation". Basically, they zapped this spot on my liver with radiation in hopes that it makes it goes away.

Right after that I acquired pneumonia in the hospital. With my compromised immune system, I've been having a hard time getting over the pneumonia but I'm much better now.

Last week, I had my first follow up appointment with my oncologist since the liver procedure. All he had to say was good news, the spot on my liver is shrinking. Now we just keep monitoring that. I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.
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Congratulations!
 
JoeKing said:
Just before Christmas I had a procedure done on my liver called "radiofrequency ablation". Basically, they zapped this spot on my liver with radiation in hopes that it makes it goes away.

Right after that I acquired pneumonia in the hospital. With my compromised immune system, I've been having a hard time getting over the pneumonia but I'm much better now.

Last week, I had my first follow up appointment with my oncologist since the liver procedure. All he had to say was good news, the spot on my liver is shrinking. Now we just keep monitoring that. I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.
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This is great news. Thanks for the update.
 
JoeKing said:
Just before Christmas I had a procedure done on my liver called "radiofrequency ablation". Basically, they zapped this spot on my liver with radiation in hopes that it makes it goes away.

Right after that I acquired pneumonia in the hospital. With my compromised immune system, I've been having a hard time getting over the pneumonia but I'm much better now.

Last week, I had my first follow up appointment with my oncologist since the liver procedure. All he had to say was good news, the spot on my liver is shrinking. Now we just keep monitoring that. I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.
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Excellent news. I hope the news helps lift you outlook and spirit.

Oh, since Joe but me back on ignore, would one of you tell him I am happy for him. Lonely being on ignore.....dark in here too.
 
JoeKing said:
Just before Christmas I had a procedure done on my liver called "radiofrequency ablation". Basically, they zapped this spot on my liver with radiation in hopes that it makes it goes away.

Right after that I acquired pneumonia in the hospital. With my compromised immune system, I've been having a hard time getting over the pneumonia but I'm much better now.

Last week, I had my first follow up appointment with my oncologist since the liver procedure. All he had to say was good news, the spot on my liver is shrinking. Now we just keep monitoring that. I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.
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Excellent! Glad to hear that the procedure went well, outside of the pneumonia!
 
JoeKing said:
Cancer. Still haven't told anyone in my family. I don't think I'll seek treatment. I've done everything I want to accomplish, seen every part of the world I care to see, and then some. I think I'm done. I'm not looking for well wishes so keep them to yourselves, as well as your prayers. I'm not looking for sympathy. Just seeing if actually writing it down will wake me up from my shock.
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Thank you for your courage to tell us.
 
JoeKing said:
Just before Christmas I had a procedure done on my liver called "radiofrequency ablation". Basically, they zapped this spot on my liver with radiation in hopes that it makes it goes away.

Right after that I acquired pneumonia in the hospital. With my compromised immune system, I've been having a hard time getting over the pneumonia but I'm much better now.

Last week, I had my first follow up appointment with my oncologist since the liver procedure. All he had to say was good news, the spot on my liver is shrinking. Now we just keep monitoring that. I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.
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Right on, man. You've got this! Thanks for updating us all!
 
JoeKing said:
Just before Christmas I had a procedure done on my liver called "radiofrequency ablation". Basically, they zapped this spot on my liver with radiation in hopes that it makes it goes away.

Right after that I acquired pneumonia in the hospital. With my compromised immune system, I've been having a hard time getting over the pneumonia but I'm much better now.

Last week, I had my first follow up appointment with my oncologist since the liver procedure. All he had to say was good news, the spot on my liver is shrinking. Now we just keep monitoring that. I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.
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Best wishes.
 
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