Need to share with this group.

[bamsho]

Im not running away from this, I feel better if it's out in the open. 


I have bad news to share. 


After couple months of discomfort swallowing, I went to my family doctor.  He scheduled a GI swallow test, which turned into a rush GI scope procedure.  Yeah, you know where this is heading.


They found a 3CM mass in my esophagus, near where the esophagus and stomach meet.  Biopsy was done, and it was confirmed.


So saw oncologist last Thursday to discuss things and the next steps.  CT scan is Monday to see if the cancer spread anywhere else.  Tuesday I see the radiologist, I know they want to start this ASAP.  Then back to the oncologist Thursday again for the CT scan results.


It has been an overwhelming last couple weeks to say it mildly.  My wife and I have done alot of praying and crying lately.  Yeah I'm freakin scared beyond scared.


Writing this is helping me cope,  so thank you for taking the time to read this.  I've been in the SHO community for 20 plus years, let me tell you it's a tight community, not matter how much we bicker. Just need the community behind me and my wife at this time.


God bless everyone

 

[StealBlueSHO]

My prayers and I am sure the communities prayers are with you buddy! I’m sorry to hear about the news however I know you have this! **** Cancer! If you need anything buddy you just give me a ring. Love ya Brian, you got this! I fully expect many many years of similar pictures flipping off BPD1151

#fuckcancer

 

[BlueSHO]

Wow man so very sorry to hear this. You'll beat it and be as strong as ever. Gods speed and God bless..

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[bpd1151]

God knows I love me some sweet sweet Bri Bri action. I mean look, I even tried giving him a little tongue for Christ's sake.

But alas, this won't be the last finger he graciously gives me, that's for sure.

Brian my prayers are with you, and God speed for a quick and successful outcome in this next challenge life has thrown your way.

So sad to hear, but if there's anyone that's got this, it's you my friend.

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[FearlessAZ]

Sorry to hear that man. I don't wish that stuff on anybody. Keep your head up and stay strong. **** cancer. Lost too many people to that ****.




If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Maybe some stickers or a shirt or something to help raise some money? Just ideas

 

[ridered74]

Ah man sorry to hear that. 2020 just keeps on kicking people right in the d***. Positive thoughts coming your way man!

 

[802SHO]

Damn and **** cancer is right!!  Sorry to hear this!!!  I pray you beat it into remission!! 


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[bamsho]

Thanks guys.  Definitely been up and down last couple weeks.  Another busy week with CT scan, seeing radiologist, and back to the oncologist.  Hopefully will know more and when treatment will start. 


Going to the track Friday, but not to race.  Just to talk and hang out with my friends there.

 

[jims2015]

Im not running away from this, I feel better if it's out in the open. 


I have bad news to share. 


After couple months of discomfort swallowing, I went to my family doctor.  He scheduled a GI swallow test, which turned into a rush GI scope procedure.  Yeah, you know where this is heading.


They found a 3CM mass in my esophagus, near where the esophagus and stomach meet.  Biopsy was done, and it was confirmed.


So saw oncologist last Thursday to discuss things and the next steps.  CT scan is Monday to see if the cancer spread anywhere else.  Tuesday I see the radiologist, I know they want to start this ASAP.  Then back to the oncologist Thursday again for the CT scan results.


It has been an overwhelming last couple weeks to say it mildly.  My wife and I have done alot of praying and crying lately.  Yeah I'm freakin scared beyond scared.


Writing this is helping me cope,  so thank you for taking the time to read this.  I've been in the SHO community for 20 plus years, let me tell you it's a tight community, not matter how much we bicker. Just need the community behind me and my wife at this time.


God bless everyone

I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t lose hope and keep a positive mentality. In January 2015 I went for a routine checkup and complained that after a cold where the glands under the jaw tend to swell, one of them didn’t have the swelling go back down. The MD sent me for a biopsy and came back stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma. My old MD was pessimistic and all he said was rare cancer, no cure. My attitude was, I’ve had a great life, so be it. I got sent to a great hematology center and before the following summer I was full remission. Now 5 years later it is reclassified cured. It was a rocky road for 6 months but I believe my attitude helped the outcome.

 

[bamsho]

Im not running away from this, I feel better if it's out in the open. 


I have bad news to share. 


After couple months of discomfort swallowing, I went to my family doctor.  He scheduled a GI swallow test, which turned into a rush GI scope procedure.  Yeah, you know where this is heading.


They found a 3CM mass in my esophagus, near where the esophagus and stomach meet.  Biopsy was done, and it was confirmed.


So saw oncologist last Thursday to discuss things and the next steps.  CT scan is Monday to see if the cancer spread anywhere else.  Tuesday I see the radiologist, I know they want to start this ASAP.  Then back to the oncologist Thursday again for the CT scan results.


It has been an overwhelming last couple weeks to say it mildly.  My wife and I have done alot of praying and crying lately.  Yeah I'm freakin scared beyond scared.


Writing this is helping me cope,  so thank you for taking the time to read this.  I've been in the SHO community for 20 plus years, let me tell you it's a tight community, not matter how much we bicker. Just need the community behind me and my wife at this time.


God bless everyone

I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t lose hope and keep a positive mentality. In January 2015 I went for a routine checkup and complained that after a cold where the glands under the jaw tend to swell, one of them didn’t have the swelling go back down. The MD sent me for a biopsy and came back stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma. My old MD was pessimistic and all he said was rare cancer, no cure. My attitude was, I’ve had a great life, so be it. I got sent to a great hematology center and before the following summer I was full remission. Now 5 years later it is reclassified cured. It was a rocky road for 6 months but I believe my attitude helped the outcome.

Thank you, means alot hereing your story.

 

[SHOdded]

Hey Brian!  Always looked forward to seeing your posts, but this is no way to do it!

So sorry to hear the diagnosis, and hoping the C is contained.

I have had a relative with metastasized cancer recover, partly due to their optimistic nature no doubt, but also due to the excellent care she received. Same with a friend who I could fairly say fought off an extreme case of colon cancer, again, due to excellent care.

Best wishes from me and the wife, you are always in our prayers.  Like you said the SHO community is tightknit, and we want you to WIN WIN WIN.  God Bless.

Will PM you separately.

 

[ZSHO]

I'm so sorry to hear about this ordeal Brian!
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this fragile time. 
I'm hoping with much praying you shall overcome this. 
I would at least try to get a second opinion from a reputable Dr and another Ct scan IMHO!
Please think Positive and keep your chin up my friend. 
Due keep us updated on all counts.
Please feel free to contact me at anytime.  Z

 

[bamsho]

Well news got worse.  Got the results from my CT scan.  The cancer spread and was found in some of my lymph nodes and 2 spots on my liver.  So this fight just got harder, but I can do it.  Requested my medical files, so I can send the John Hopkins in Baltimore.  Just taking it one day at a time for now.

 

[SHOdded]

Argh!  But you are taking the right steps, so have full faith.

 

[ZSHO]

BUMP.  Z

 

[Brucelinc]

Damn, Brian, I hate hearing the diagnosis but I love your positive attitude.  You are a great influence to many of us.  I wish you the very best and have confidence that you will beat this.     

 

[bamsho]

Update guys..  Got an appointment at John Hopkins next Wednesday.  One of the best cancer places in the country.  Think my oncologist doctor got a little but hurt when we getting a secong opinion from there.  He made a couple comments to my dad and wife which they hated.  Oh well too bad.  If  we like what they have to say, guess what they are taking the lead in treating me.

 

[SHOdded]

Great to hear you got in so quick!  It is a very nice place, with lots of research and experience to back it up.  The people are exceptional.

 

[bpd1151]

11/05/20.......

I've been asked to provide an update here on behalf of Brian.

I'll just start out by cutting right to the chase. Brian's condition is far from good.

After having gone to John Hopkins, the staff at that facility confirmed what Brian had been previously told by his local physician. The cancer has spread to various areas of his body. There's no prescribed course of treatment at this point. Moving forward, they can only help Brian stave off his developing symptoms to provide as best a quality of life experience as possible. His condition is considered terminal.

It pains me to inform everyone of this. Tears are welling up as I type this.

Brian was sent home from John Hopkins, but then went right back to his local hospital because he was having difficulty swallowing anything at all. Solids, or liquids.

Brian then had a stent placed inside his esophagus to help open up the opening to permit him to begin eating/drinking. That procedure turned out to be challenging, as the tumor had/has grown. They went right through the tumor itself in order to place the stent where it needed to be.

Brian was then released again, only to return back to the ER yesterday. He has now been diagnosed with Pneumonia. To make matters even worse, the stent dislodged, and is now resting in his stomach. Brian has not eaten anything since last Saturday.

His wife (Kris) mentioned that he has since been transferred to a facility called "Geisinger" to have the stent retrieved and re-installed a 2nd time. However, none of that can occur, until the Pneumonia has been eradicated.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Geisinger does not allow any visitors at all. Including family. So Brian's all alone at the moment, with his only interactions being with hospital staff.

I spoke with Kris today. Understandably she's incredibly upset. She said Brian's having a real tough time. Kris also informed me that Brian's last pay check was picked up 2 weeks ago and financially, they're beginning to struggle. Brian has short term disability, but that only lasts a short time and is also only covering 60% of what he previously earned. Insurance is expiring as well.

Kris said that Brian's father is in the process of setting up a Go-Fund Me account to take donations. I will post that info once it is provided to me. I know that Go-Fund Me charges service fees. So I asked Kris if in the interim, would she be willing to accept donations via PayPal. In tears herself now, she said yes, and thanked me for asking.

That said, whatever the community can do to help out, any/all donations will be greatly appreciated.

Their PayPal email is: bamkmm91@gmail.com

Please pray for Brian, as well as for Kris, and their only daughter Kate. Their entire family appreciates all the support respectively.

Thank you everyone.

Brian's good friend.......  Mike K.

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[bamsho]

Well after hell week.  Chemotherapy finally begins.