slmjim - T-cell lymphoma - we're guardedly optimistic

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Re: slmjim - T-cell lymphoma - we're guardedly optimistic

18 Apr 2026 05:25
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Good news indeed!  I had cataract surgery a few years ago.  Before the replacements I was seeing 3 sets of lines on the highway.  Now I see only two!  
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18 Apr 2026 07:51
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Surgery was done under waking sedation; a surprisingly-tiny & tasty pill placed under my tongue, that, after 15 minutes or so, turned out to really be The Good S#|T !.  At least that's this ol' hippie's take on it.  
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Re: slmjim - T-cell lymphoma - we're guardedly optimistic

24 Jul 2026 08:48
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...And the personal story of old men continues:

I also had my special regular "check-ups" this week(s)—Endoscopy, ultrasound, and MRI... The result:   No signs of a current cancer recurrence; everything is "just" very heavily scarred, and the doctors say it’s a miracle I can still swallow at all ;-) ...so everything is fine and dandy for the moment. Onward and upward!  ....And the "ride" through life and on the bikes can go on...! ;-)
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Re: slmjim - T-cell lymphoma - we're guardedly optimistic

24 Jul 2026 11:37
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All things considered, that looks like really good news.
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Re: slmjim - T-cell lymphoma - we're guardedly optimistic

24 Jul 2026 11:47 - 24 Jul 2026 11:53
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Such results are absolutely good news for me! As long as it stays that way, I am perfectly satisfied and happy!(I am always aware that I’ve been living on borrowed time since four years... my ticket had already been stamped...!)   
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Re: slmjim - T-cell lymphoma - we're guardedly optimistic

27 Jul 2026 02:36
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hardrockminer post=923121 userid=49877Good news indeed!  I had cataract surgery a few years ago.  Before the replacements I was seeing 3 sets of lines on the highway.  Now I see only two!  
First line - that solid white fog line to lane right should always look, well... solid, regardless of velocity.

Second line - that broken white line to lane left starts lookin' mostly solid?  Might be time to back off of the loud handle a little before the throttle cables stretch any further.

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Re: slmjim - T-cell lymphoma - we're guardedly optimistic

27 Jul 2026 04:09
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That's funny Nerdy! I didn't consume any drugs during my last MRI, actually almost fell asleep with all the white noise from the machine. I don't sleep well anyway so Power Naps are appreciated ha.

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