Brain Tumor Update [Archive] - Racingjunk Forums

BEAST477

06-16-2010, 06:20 PM

Well guys went back to University of Michigan hospital yesterday to review my latest MRI. It was not the news my wife and I were expecting. They didn't get all the tumor when I had surgery back in September and what is left is attached to my Carotid artery and has grown entirely around it. So surgery is not an option. My choices are two different types of radiation. The first is some type of laser that is a strong dose and only given once. The other is a weaker dose that is done daily for five weeks. Doing more research and asking alot of questions right now. I'll keep you guys up to date as things progress.

ajk

06-16-2010, 06:41 PM

Beast, i know i am newer to this forum and do not know most on here but i pray for your complete recovery.Please have faith,

bowtie4542001

06-16-2010, 06:49 PM

Prayers are sent your way brother. Please keep us posted.

Chris

MEMRACING62

06-16-2010, 07:12 PM

prayers sent to you & your family for your recovery.stay strong & keep the faith.

burnskustomz

06-16-2010, 07:16 PM

Praying sent out to you and your family hope see you have a speedy recovery!!!

hollowayshotrods

06-16-2010, 07:55 PM

Mike,
Praying for you my friend.

mopar1968

06-16-2010, 08:27 PM

Mike you are in my daily prayers my friend :!: :!:

Tod74

06-16-2010, 10:07 PM

cepx111

06-16-2010, 11:40 PM

Damn I hate to hear that, hang in there man, dont ever give up the fight. thoughts and prayers sent.

Cp

DirkaDirka

06-17-2010, 03:02 AM

Man I really hate to hear that. Keep your head up and keep faith. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wife

suicidebomb

06-17-2010, 03:04 AM

Thoughts and prayers Beast.

signsbyesa

06-17-2010, 04:00 AM

hey beast, prayers and good health for you brother, godspeed

Harbone

06-17-2010, 04:14 AM

Mike you are in my thoughts and prayers...

TheRabbit

06-17-2010, 04:46 AM

Beast I really don't know what to say other than if you need anything call me anytime! Hang in there brother, there are a lot of prayers out there for you!!

TheYellaBrick

06-17-2010, 07:33 AM

We're with ya Mike,....

TopspeedLowet

06-17-2010, 12:00 PM

Sorry to read about this Mike. I hope you get a break in this matter soon. Medical today is sooo much more advanced since my Brother had his tumor removed by knife and radiation back in 1975. He did live a great life for 27 more years than god gave him the first round. Prayers for my brother were all we had back then, and all we needed to get to the other side of the issues.
Prayers for you and your family Mike.
your pal Bruce

Scooterz

06-17-2010, 02:36 PM

Hey Mike,

Bummer. I will pray about you, your family & the tumor to heal. Keep your faith on high right now my friend. Casey/Scooter

BEAST477

06-17-2010, 04:31 PM

Thanks guys, you are like a family to me on here. Even though I've only met and talked to a few of you on the phone I feel I can count on you guys for anything.
Right now I just feel numb and hangin' in limbo waiting to see what is next.
I'll keep you guys posted. And thanks again it means alot to get this kind of support from you guys.

bbchevy

06-17-2010, 06:56 PM

Beast,
Keep KICKING,and FIGTHING!
Just HOPE Things Work out!
If YOU NEED Anything,just say the Word.
Later
G

qtrmile2

06-18-2010, 04:27 AM

prayers sent your way

fla1976

06-18-2010, 01:26 PM

Sorry to hear of your continuing problem. Prayers going out for you. Never give up and keep fighting.

wrightway

06-19-2010, 04:19 AM

Mike the doc’s in Ann Arbor are top notch with out a doubt you are in good hands. :wink:

Scorpion1110

06-19-2010, 04:27 AM

Beast- just a set back my man thats all. You will be fine.

Stay positive, make sure you are taking care of yourself and let the Dr's do what they need to do..

You have positive thoughts coming towards you in every direction. Damn tumor does not stand a chance.

Be well my friend.

Scorp

dragonmaster093

06-19-2010, 07:05 PM

hang in there my thoughts are with you

blowninjected540

06-20-2010, 04:41 AM

Thoughts and prayers are with you. This week my son has a mri to see if they got all his tumor out. I am hoping and praying they did. Scary S**t.
The best thing is to stay positive everything will work out, Thats what the surgen told us. I know easier said then done.

BEAST477

06-21-2010, 06:24 PM

Thanks again guys. My wife just read these posts and it brought tears to her eyes. She thought it was amazing how much we lookout and care about one another on here. She said this is better than any get well card I could ever get.

mopar1968

06-21-2010, 06:55 PM

Brother you need anything we all are right here :!: We are family one hurt's we all hurt hang in there my brother :!: :!: :!: Mark Arnold

topsportsman1

06-21-2010, 07:14 PM

Sorry to hear this Mike,if you need anything give me a call man.Prayers sent

hammertime

06-21-2010, 07:31 PM

Sorry to hear the news Mike, hang in there and if you need anything at all dont be affraid to ask. Your in good hands with the docs in Ann Arbor,they were a great help with my mom, they are some of the best doctors in the country.

DJ35

06-22-2010, 05:15 PM

GOOD LUCK MAN

wvhippie

06-22-2010, 10:54 PM

Mike here in WV they are having a lot of sucsess with the one large dose method. Marshall University and Cabel Huntington Hospital have a Cancer research center and are doing a lot of good things. Good Luck to you and God Bless.

TheRabbit

07-10-2010, 04:28 AM

Hey Mike. How are you doing? I hope things are looking better every day!

chrisr

07-11-2010, 06:56 AM

Man, I have not been on in awhile until the other night. I did not know about this. My thoughts and prayers are with you beast, I hope all comes out for the good. And to blowninjected540, I hope your sons tests come back with the best news also.

blowninjected540

07-11-2010, 09:43 AM

Thanks chrisr, my son had his mri on friday, on pins and needles all weekend waiting for the results on monday. Had a few jack and cokes tring to be calm. LOL

fla1976

07-11-2010, 10:17 AM

Thoughts and prayers for your son too.

BEAST477

07-11-2010, 11:02 AM

Hey Mike. How are you doing? I hope things are looking better every day!

Hey Rabbit thanks for checking in. I'm not doing too bad other than having a lot of headaches lately. My wife is having a harder time dealing with this than i am right now.
We're getting copies of my latest MRI and getting in touch with a specialist at Duke University. He treated a kid from our home town two years ago that two other places told him he had 6 months to live and now 2 years later no sign of a tumor. So we'll see and keep our fingers crossed.

Thanks to all you guys for the responses and pm's and all the other info you guys have sent. I haven't ruled any of them out. I'm just checking all opportuities before making a decision.

Scorpion1110

07-11-2010, 11:15 AM

Ole Beastie, I am not worried about you because I KNOW you'll be fine. :)

Best,

Scorp

hollowayshotrods

07-11-2010, 11:19 AM

Mike,
Thinking about you my friend. Duke is a great place to find help, my cousin spent a few months at Duke several years ago. He had a tumor behind his eye (the tumor, eye is fine), it was removed and he had chemo. Healthy and doing well several years later.
Good luck Mike, call if you need/want too.

Hey Mike. How are you doing? I hope things are looking better every day!

Hey Rabbit thanks for checking in. I'm not doing too bad other than having a lot of headaches lately. My wife is having a harder time dealing with this than i am right now.
We're getting copies of my latest MRI and getting in touch with a specialist at Duke University. He treated a kid from our home town two years ago that two other places told him he had 6 months to live and now 2 years later no sign of a tumor. So we'll see and keep our fingers crossed.

Thanks to all you guys for the responses and pm's and all the other info you guys have sent. I haven't ruled any of them out. I'm just checking all opportuities before making a decision.

wlpatterson

07-11-2010, 11:56 AM

I Went through the cancer(stage 4) about 10 years ago & Im still here,Just stay positive..The Mind is a positive thing,you got to believe..I wish you all the best in the world even though I dont know you personally I share your pain & worry..Like everyone else Im always here if ever I can help..Your friend Wayne Patterson,AMCS USN RET..

Scooterz

07-12-2010, 03:28 PM

Amen to what Wayne said. The mind is powerful for sure. Don't forget to consult your personal ultimate physician on a regular basis too (God). I will keep praying for your healing & a solution to this as well. Think about victory... beating this. Keep us posted & we can pray for you more precisely. Take care & keep your chin up. God Bless you & your family. Scooter

outlaw256

07-16-2010, 08:45 AM

beast, there isnt any words that i can say that would ease your mind. i truly wish there were.but im lucky to have my brothers in the club to turn to when i get afraid or really down.i dont sleep much so i8m up most nites.if you want to just talk, yell, scream whatever please give me a call. im here almost 24hrs aday.im were your at just different situation.i aint good at writin what i feelbut im a damn good listener!prayers are with you brother ken

BEAST477

09-07-2010, 03:46 PM

Well my wife finally talked to the doctor from Duke University today, and some good news for a change.
They said that from looking at my most recent MRI that at this time there is no need for surgery or radiation treatments.
Man is that a load off my shoulders. :D

fla1976

09-07-2010, 03:50 PM

Great to hear some good news. Prayers going out that it continues.

dragonmaster093

09-07-2010, 03:59 PM

good to here mike

TheRabbit

09-07-2010, 04:24 PM

Glad to hear the good news.

zipper06

09-07-2010, 05:41 PM

Great news Mike, i'm sure just hearing those words from the Dr's made your day, i'm happy for you.

Zip.

bjuice

09-07-2010, 05:47 PM

excellent news Mike !!!

lively

09-07-2010, 05:50 PM

THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!

signsbyesa

09-07-2010, 06:08 PM

happy days are here again, good news bud :wink:

BEAST477

09-08-2010, 02:15 PM

Thanks guys, there was a big sigh of relief in our house. :D

qtrmile2

09-08-2010, 03:20 PM

Great news. Happy for you and your family

MEMRACING62

09-08-2010, 03:39 PM

GREAT NEWS!! :D

wrightway

09-08-2010, 05:17 PM

Good too here mike! :!:
Now with your mind at ease for Saturday (last point race) can you still grab a spot in the bracket finals? Or are they locked in from last week?

cam67152

09-08-2010, 05:52 PM

Good to here :!: :!:

cam67152

TheYellaBrick

09-08-2010, 08:23 PM

You must be livin' right, Mike ! My crew chief and I send good thoughts your way ! God Bless ! :D :D :D

oldandtired

09-09-2010, 06:41 AM

Excellent news.....

Scooterz

09-09-2010, 03:09 PM

TopspeedLowet

09-09-2010, 03:43 PM

Good information and capable hands are always hallmarks to recovery Pal. Duke is likely your place Mike. How you and your better half feel about it (Duke) will have and effect on the out come. The power of positive thinking is like having the hand of god in your corner, as I know from meeting you at the track previously, you already do have him with you.
Bruce

BEAST477

09-09-2010, 05:15 PM

El~Super-Beasto`

Best news I have heard all day today brutha. You can't take down the "Beast"... the Beast will do the taken down.

Praise God!!!

What is the plans for the treatment now? Do you just get on meds? Scooter

Hey Scooter, no meds, just some blood work from time to time and another MRI next spring or summer to keep an eye on the size of the tumor.
I would rather go through another surgery than take the only med they can put me on after what the side effects are after long term use. Trust me you wouldn't have enjoyed meeting me after being on the meds after a year it wasn't pretty.

hollowayshotrods

09-09-2010, 07:38 PM

Mike,
Thats great news man! I was hoping to see you at Duke, but in all honesty I am very happy I won't be! Wishing you well my friend.

signal20hack

09-10-2010, 06:26 PM

Good Luck and God Bless.

BEAST477

09-22-2010, 01:37 PM

Well things have changed. I am going to Duke Univ. Dec. 28th for some tests to see if I need surgery or not. If I understand what they told my wife is that they will get the results right away and decide what to do so we wont have to make another trip for the surgery if needed.

fla1976

09-22-2010, 01:48 PM

Hoping and praying for the best.

cam67152

09-22-2010, 02:11 PM

Hope everything goes well for ya Beast

cam67152

hollowayshotrods

09-22-2010, 02:34 PM

Wishing you the best Mike. Hopefully we can get together for a short time when you get to Raleigh, I hate it would be under these circumstances though.
Good luck,
Rudy

BEAST477

09-22-2010, 06:03 PM

Yeah Rudy I hear ya. If you can make it, that would be great. It will still be a good time.

TheYellaBrick

09-22-2010, 07:31 PM

We're prayin' for ya, Mike

prowagon55

09-24-2010, 09:22 AM

I'm absolutely new on the forums but brother my family and i have you in our thoughts and prayers. Skip

Scooterz

09-24-2010, 12:36 PM

Hey Mike,

You got this. Look at all those prayers... no evil weapon formed against you shall prosper... much less a tumor. I will keep prayin' Take Care & keep us posted. Casey/Scooter

mopar1968

11-04-2010, 05:20 PM

Ok we like to keep a check on our friends :!: So Mike update please :?: :?:

signsbyesa

11-04-2010, 05:33 PM

hey beast, prayers for you my brother, godspeed :wink:

BEAST477

11-04-2010, 05:45 PM

Ok we like to keep a check on our friends :!: So Mike update please :?: :?:

Well Mark, the only new news I have is they told us to keep 2 weeks open just in case I need surgery. I thought it was only going to be a 4 day trip since the last one was barely overnite. But I guess they want to keep me close by for observation. Here's the kicker, my insurance will only cover outpatient surgery. So we have to find out is that 23.9 hours or :?: and they only cover 60% being out of network as compared to 80% here at home. So if they perform surgery I might have to be discharged and then come back in to be checked out. Not really sure.

Oh, and thanks guys for the kind words and prayers. 8)

TS1955

11-04-2010, 05:52 PM

Hey Beast...I don't know you personally, but consider ya a drag racing brother. We'll keep you in our prayers and hope all will be OK.

TS1955

mopar1968

11-04-2010, 07:48 PM

blowninjected540

11-05-2010, 12:18 AM

We just got the results of my sons MRI yesterday and he is now tumor free. I have been praying for both of you, and I will continue to pray that all will be ok. Stay Strong and believe all will be ok. We no first hand how tough it is. Doctors today are amazing, what they can do with god holding there hands.

signsbyesa

11-05-2010, 02:50 AM

may the lord continue to look after your son injected540, and
thanx for sharing the good news, prayers for your son as well,
enjoy life with gods blessings, godspeed 540

BEAST477

11-05-2010, 04:24 AM

Mike i do pray to god allmighty above that everything work's out for you. You are a good friend to have we all on here are lucky to have a friend like you. I just wish more people that come's on here would be like you are my friend :!: :!:

Wow, thanks Mark that means alot. I have met alot of great people on here that I consider really good friends. Hoping to meet up with a few while I'm in North Carolina.

BEAST477

11-05-2010, 04:27 AM

Scooterz

11-05-2010, 04:17 PM

Blown: Good to hear that your son is well.... thank God.

Mike: I pray that no evil weapon or disease formed against you will prosper in any way... that you have favor with God, the Doctors, insurance companies, etc....

Keep your chin up & stay positive. you are a good man. Scoot

mopar1968

11-05-2010, 07:37 PM

Blown i am also glad to hear this the good lord does work :!: :!:

Mike everything will work out your a good man indeed :!: :!:

And i am sure that's all of our opinion's -- Mark

BEAST477

12-26-2010, 02:24 PM

Just to give an update. I'm in Chicago right now, flying out in the morning to Durham,NC. Then meet with the doctors on Tuesday morning and see what they want to do. Then on Wednesday meeting up with a few friends from RJ I hope weather permitting. What's with all the snow you guys are getting right now?

Drtmod5

12-26-2010, 02:38 PM

Prayers sent your way Mike. Hope all goes well. I just stumbled across this thread, I knew nothing about your condition prior. Wish you all the best.

Dave

ajk

12-26-2010, 02:41 PM

Prayers sent your way....

dragonmaster093

12-26-2010, 02:42 PM

i dont think a little snow would stop me and mark from getting down there to see a good friend

mopar1968

12-26-2010, 04:59 PM

I know it won't stop me :!: :!:

MEMRACING62

12-26-2010, 05:25 PM

mike, hope all goes well for you this week, prayers sent. mark & sam if your going down there have a safe trip .

signsbyesa

12-26-2010, 06:18 PM

beast hope all goes well, prayers for you brother, enjoy your
meeting with the RJ group, godspeed, ernest in tx :wink:

TheRabbit

12-27-2010, 02:50 PM

Talked to Mike this evening and they got there without any problems. I was afraid the weather might cause some problems.

BEAST477

12-27-2010, 03:10 PM

Thanks guys, I see the doctor tomorrow at 9:00 am. I'll let you guys know what they say as soon as I can. Thanks again.

spib

12-27-2010, 03:23 PM

Thanks guys, I see the doctor tomorrow at 9:00 am. I'll let you guys know what they say as soon as I can. Thanks again.
I will pray for you, I wish you the best

oldandtired

12-28-2010, 05:39 AM

Thanks guys, I see the doctor tomorrow at 9:00 am. I'll let you guys know what they say as soon as I can. Thanks again.

You are probably in the examination room as I write this. You and the medical staff are being prayed for right now.

Harbone

12-28-2010, 06:09 AM

Thoughts and prayers...

BEAST477

12-28-2010, 10:51 AM

Well guys I'm done at the clinic and good news I guess. No surgery needed. There is definitely a small mass on the carotid artery that will probably require radiation eventually. For now they are putting me on some meds for the headaches. Lets hope they work.

dragonmaster093

12-28-2010, 10:55 AM

thats great man and me and mark will be there tomorrow heck me shaving must have brought some good luck lol

dragonmaster093

12-28-2010, 10:58 AM

p.s. wife wants to know why your so special that i shaved lol

BEAST477

12-28-2010, 11:05 AM

I don't know Sam, nothing really special that I can think of. What time you guys heading out in the morning? Talked to Rabbit last night and he is going to let me know this afternoon if he is coming. He said he was going to do everything possible to get here.

dragonmaster093

12-28-2010, 11:09 AM

around 8:30

hammertime

12-28-2010, 11:29 AM

Thats great Mike !!

Scooterz

12-28-2010, 11:53 AM

Beast-O: that is good news!! I am praying for you & your fam. I hope the headaches go away!! I can't shave... hair is very short right now... I do need to do some man-scaping possibly... maybe I will try that. Cheers, Scooter

signsbyesa

12-28-2010, 04:38 PM

wow thats great beast, hope that $hit just goes away, have a
great time and take care bud, ernest in tx :wink:

blowninjected540

12-28-2010, 04:52 PM

Great news !!!!! what a way to start a new year. :D

dragonmaster093

12-29-2010, 02:18 AM

well 6:17 here and getting ready so i can meet mark in 2 hrs

MEMRACING62

12-29-2010, 05:00 AM

thats some great news, great way to start the new year. :)

BEAST477

06-16-2011, 05:45 PM

Well went to University of Michigan hospital on tuesday for a checkup. The tumor is growing faster than they expected. I go in next week to see a Radiation Surgeon and will probably setup up treatment for Nov. or Dec.
Sounds like my next option and best chance to be rid of it.

andamo

06-17-2011, 02:27 AM

Why are they waiting so long to begin treatment ? I know early detection is good, but it seems they're dragging their feet on treatment schedule.

DirkaDirka

06-17-2011, 08:01 AM

My thoughts and prayers are still with you my brother.

Scooterz

06-17-2011, 09:06 AM

Beast: Thanks for the update. Faith says that there is evidence things seen; but the SUBSTANCE of things hoped for. Together, we pray for what is hoped for... complete recovery 100%... by the blood of Jesus... AMEN. Keep us posted on this process please. Keep looking up. Scoot

Harbone

06-17-2011, 09:27 AM

Same here Beast lots of prayers coming your way, be strong brother!

fla1976

06-17-2011, 01:19 PM

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

BEAST477

06-17-2011, 03:12 PM

Why are they waiting so long to begin treatment ? I know early detection is good, but it seems they're dragging their feet on treatment schedule.

This was my choice to wait. They were OK with that since this is a noncancerous tumor. I've had surgery before to remove 95% of it. They couldn't do radiation then since it was so close to my optic nerve for fear of hampering my vision or causing blindness. Now it's far enough away they can zap it with some kind of lazer form of radiation. Just a real strong dose and a one time deal.

BEAST477

06-17-2011, 03:15 PM

Thanks to all my rj brothers for your support and prayers.
Life goes on and I will beat this one way or another.

hammertime

06-17-2011, 06:26 PM

Thanks to all my rj brothers for your support and prayers.
Life goes on and I will beat this one way or another.

Yes you will !

I am sure everything will go great, let me know if ya need anything.

MEMRACING62

06-17-2011, 07:41 PM

hang in there & be strong, prayers sent to beat that thing for good!!

TheYellaBrick

06-17-2011, 08:56 PM

Well we all hope that whoever squeezes the trigger has a steady hand and good eye !!
We're all with ya Beast ! God bless.........

BEAST477

07-18-2011, 04:04 PM

Well after going to U of M hospital to meet with the Radiation Oncologist, they tell me the tumor has grown too much and is 1mm too close to the optic nerve to zap it with the lazer.
So now my only other choice is to have radiation treatments five times a week for five and a half weeks.

wazup

07-18-2011, 04:26 PM

Our prayers and best wishes go out too you and your wife.

Good luck and god bless!

bjuice

07-18-2011, 04:51 PM

prayers said Beast...Gods will is always done!

MEMRACING62

07-18-2011, 06:53 PM

prayers sent for a good result & speedy recovery.

bbchevy

07-18-2011, 07:34 PM

Mike,
STAY Strong!
Hope for the BEST!
Later
G 8)

mopar1968

07-18-2011, 07:41 PM

Mike you will beat this :!: Prayers said my friend hang in there :!:

Mark

TheYellaBrick

07-18-2011, 09:03 PM

We're still with you, Beast ! Prayers for you......

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signsbyesa

07-19-2011, 11:59 AM

still in my prayers beast, godspeed, brother :wink:

Scooterz

07-19-2011, 04:51 PM

Still praying & believing for a 100% recovery on this... thanks for the update. Scoot

BEAST477

07-19-2011, 06:08 PM

Thanks guys. Starting treatments end of October. Should be done first week of December. They say I will probably be really tired toward the end of the treatments and possibly lose some hair. Maybe I'll be as good looking as Harbone then. :lol:

TheYellaBrick

07-19-2011, 07:21 PM

No hair or a buzz cut = ZERO maintenance :D :D I cut my own in about 5 minutes every 2 weeks or so. Think of all that money you'll save for speed parts !!

MEMRACING62

07-19-2011, 07:38 PM

I want to get rid of all of my hair but the wife pitched a bitch. :roll: she said if I did she would do the same :shock: :shock:

hammertime

07-20-2011, 05:22 AM

I am sure everything will go great Mike, you know we will all be pulling for ya :D

bcw49

07-20-2011, 08:03 AM

I want to get rid of all of my hair but the wife pitched a bitch. :roll: she said if I did she would do the same :shock: :shock:

Go for it!!!!!!! :lol: :lol:

Scorpion1110

07-20-2011, 10:00 AM

Mike-

Positive thoughts my man. Positive thoughts.

They will lock on the tumor with the radio, and it will be taken care of. Pinpoint accuracy and they will get the whole thing.

Just a minor inconvenience on the way to recovery-

Take care Ole Beast.

S

mopar1968

07-20-2011, 12:56 PM

I don't have to worry about cutting my hair it's leaving all by it's self :!: :!: :lol: :lol:

Mark

Scorpion1110

07-20-2011, 05:32 PM

I don't have to worry about cutting my hair it's leaving all by it's self :!: :!: :lol: :lol:

Mark

Well except your ears ;)

S

dragonmaster093

07-22-2011, 06:34 PM

prayers for speedy recovery first wife went through radiation and chemo so i feel for ya bro

TheRabbit

07-23-2011, 05:35 AM

Mike, this will be over soon. Doc's gonna take good care of you. Call me anytime you want!! Don't worry your hair will grow back. I think mine's gone for good :cry:

BEAST477

11-05-2011, 01:41 PM

Well starting radiation treatments on Nov 9 with the last on Dec 23. A total of 31 treatments. I get weekends off and four days at Thanksgiving. Hopefully this will take care of it.

TheYellaBrick

11-05-2011, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the update, Mike
We're all with ya Bro !

:D :D

ajk

11-05-2011, 07:36 PM

God speed on a fast recovery...

bixblk

11-05-2011, 08:10 PM

(x2) Gods speed with the recovery

outlaw256

11-06-2011, 05:39 AM

beast im kinda new at this praying thing but im throwing one up there for you.actually you may be better off if i stayed out of it lol.goodluck brother

wazup

11-06-2011, 03:59 PM

God be with you, we well keep you in our prayers.

Robert and vickie

BEAST477

11-06-2011, 04:02 PM

RonOwensRacing

11-06-2011, 04:07 PM

Beast will keep you in our prayers.

MEMRACING62

11-06-2011, 05:17 PM

prayers sent for a speedy recovery. kick its butt Mike!!

Scooterz

11-07-2011, 04:10 PM

Thanks guys. Not sure what to really expect as far as how tired this will make me after awhile. Oh and proably some hair loss but that will grow back eventually.
I'll keep you guys informed on how things go.

Thanks for the update. I will pray fa ya. Believe it... expect full recovery... God is the author of healing & peace. We are afflicted by the worlds imperfection & the enemies attacks, but faith completely overcomes these trials. I don't mean to sound like I'm trying to preach a sermon here; I am saying I think you will overcome this by faith & keeping a clear, positive mental state in spite of how you may feel at times. I expect to hear a story of triumph when this is all over & how you are stronger after. You will own this deal with God's grace!! BTW: don't worry about the hair... I shaved my head 2 days ago so I don't have bed-head anymore. :lol: (true story) Scooter

BEAST477

11-07-2011, 04:28 PM

Yeah Scoot, I'm trying to stay positive. I'd like to see a pic of the noggin. That's cool but it's the wrong time of year to go hairless around here. :lol:

MEMRACING62

11-13-2011, 05:57 AM

how did the first week go ? hope all went well.

BEAST477

11-14-2011, 01:00 PM

The first week went good. The treatments don't take any time at all. From the time I leave my car and get back in it, it's about 10 minutes.

dragonmaster093

11-14-2011, 01:05 PM

good to hear

Harbone

11-14-2011, 01:06 PM

How are you feeling?

BEAST477

11-14-2011, 06:02 PM

TheYellaBrick

11-14-2011, 06:26 PM

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Does that mean your brains been cooked ?!
Or are ya just burnt out ? :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

MEMRACING62

11-14-2011, 07:03 PM

glad to hear all is going well. :)

Scooterz

11-16-2011, 02:13 PM

How are you feeling?

So far I'm feeling OK. I've had 4 out of the 31 treatments so far. They said I'll probably feel pretty tired towards the end of this.
Call me crazy :shock: but last friday after each time they zapped me I swore I could smell something burning. I was told yah, that was your skin. :shock:
Today I didn't notice that. :)

Dang... I always wondered what it would be like to have those treatments. I guess you can't really relate until your there. I am glad to hear you are feeling okay. Praise God... keep your chin up.

BEAST477

11-16-2011, 02:32 PM

Thanks guys for checking up on me. The doc says I'm going to look funnier than I already do when the hair falls out, because it's only going to be in the few spots where they are hitting me with radiation. I'll probably look like a dog with mange. :lol:

TheYellaBrick

11-16-2011, 07:57 PM

Well Mike, a top knot shave is how I 'wear' my hair. ZERO maintenance :D
Good to see your spirits in the upper stratosphere.
:D :D

BEAST477

12-23-2011, 06:44 PM

Well I had my last radiation treatment yesterday. :D Now I'll just do the normal things and wait to get my energy level back. They said it could take up to 2 months. I kept pretty much all my hair now just dealing with some headaches till the swelling goes down.

Thanks again guys for thinking of me and keeping me in your prayers.

Mike

dragonmaster093

12-23-2011, 11:08 PM

good to hear you doing good and was nice to have met ya last yr both you and your wife are great people and strong in mind and body

BEAST477

12-24-2011, 05:02 AM

Thanks Sam, Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

dragonmaster093

12-24-2011, 03:13 PM

i am Brian main thing is my kids are happy and content and friends here are doing well. and i hope your christmas and new year are all that you hope for

MEMRACING62

12-24-2011, 03:34 PM

glad to hear things are going well.....Im sure 2012 will be a better year...Merry christmas.

Scorpion1110

12-24-2011, 03:39 PM

BEAST477

12-24-2011, 04:30 PM

Hi Beast :)

I just wanted to take a minute to wish you the happiest of holidays and to tell you what an inspiration you are.

You are going through the type of thing that would bring many of us to our knees, yet you keep plugging away, taking your meds, getting your tests, undergoing the most difficult of things while still staying up and keeping a great attitude.

I wish I could be the kind of man you are.

Hang in their partner- You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Kick its a$$.

Scorp

Thanks Scorp, that means alot to me coming from you. I hope you are doing well yourself. You have been an inspiration to me yourself for all you have been through. I hope things have gotten better you my friend and Merry Christmas.

Beast

Harbone

12-24-2011, 05:22 PM

Good to hear Beast, kick back, relax and enjoy the holidays :!: :D

hotrod1994

12-25-2011, 06:25 AM

ill send my prayers man

BEAST477

08-30-2012, 04:20 PM

Well, going in tomorrow to review my last MRI with the cancer Dr. I'm hoping it's the last time I have to go there.

TheYellaBrick

08-30-2012, 05:17 PM

Thanks for checkin' in about your challenge, Beast ! We been keeping you in our thoughts ! LOTS of good vibes going with ya.....

dragonmaster093

08-30-2012, 06:55 PM

hope all goes well

TheRabbit

08-30-2012, 07:38 PM

always in our thoughts. I hope all is well and it's all over after this.

Scorpion1110

08-31-2012, 09:29 AM

Awesome News B.

A piece of advice for what its worth. Cancer is a wicked wily foe. It attacks your body, mind and spirit. Healing the body is sometimes the easiest part. Pay attention to what's inside as well. Use your support newtork and always have Faith.

You have to respect cancer as a foe. I like to say, shoot for an amicable truce rather than saying its beaten.

Of course you know this :)

You have a lot of positive energy being thrown your way, get a clean MRI and on the way home maybe......

Mash the gas pedal and take off like a bat outta hell with a big smile.

S

Scooterz

08-31-2012, 01:20 PM

Hey Mike! Scorp said it all really...

Believe in Gods supernatural restoration & send that stuff back where it came from...

Keep us posted.

BEAST477

08-31-2012, 03:56 PM

Well seen the Dr today and she said it looks good no change in the size of what is left of the tumor after surgery. Which is good, the radiation more than likely killed it. She said it will probably never go away totally but may shrink a little over time.
She wants me to have another MRI in one year and if that looks good then another in two years. Best news in awhile and no more headaches.

I just want to thank all you guys that posted and kept me and my wife in your thoughts and prayers. It really meant alot to me to read what you guys had to say.

Thanks Mike "The BEAST"

TheRabbit

08-31-2012, 04:22 PM

That's great news!! I'm sure this has to be a big relief for you and your family.

MEMRACING62

08-31-2012, 06:04 PM

That's awesome news mike!! :D

dragonmaster093

08-31-2012, 06:34 PM

sweet hope it continues to get better

mopar1968

08-31-2012, 06:52 PM

Great to hear this Mike :!: :!:

Mark

wrightway

09-01-2012, 04:33 AM

That's great news Mike! With that off your mind i think we need a final round celebration at the funny car nats next week;)

wazup

09-01-2012, 02:46 PM

Great news, lets go racing :lol:

BEAST477

09-01-2012, 05:44 PM

That's great news Mike! With that off your mind i think we need a final round celebration at the funny car nats next week;)

Sounds good Joe, but I was informed Friday at work to plan on working all day Saturday :( so I probably won't even be at the track. But I do plan on getting my car to the track after the Bracket Finals just to see if it still runs a good number.