Comments on: The Cat Rattles his Cage http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/ RemissionMan Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:34:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-40067 Steve Wed, 30 May 2012 12:43:37 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-40067 Alrighty then ..... After a few sleepless nights from round two or decadron, and a few more withdrawal symptoms to navigate through and around, I think I am making my way back to reality.I'm in a little bit of a funk but feel pretty good. Finally got good sleep last night. So now we "return to normal" and check in again on June 8th to see what's next - if anything. This may be all that is needed for now, or we may want another round .... or something..... At any rate, I feel good. Alrighty then …..

After a few sleepless nights from round two or decadron, and a few more withdrawal symptoms to navigate through and around, I think I am making my way back to reality.I’m in a little bit of a funk but feel pretty good. Finally got good sleep last night. So now we “return to normal” and check in again on June 8th to see what’s next – if anything. This may be all that is needed for now, or we may want another round …. or something…..

At any rate, I feel good.

]]> By: Gretchen Cooney http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39893 Gretchen Cooney Fri, 25 May 2012 12:44:15 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39893 Way to keep flipping that cat the bird. Good luck this weekend. See you in Cambridge in 2 weeks! Should be a sweat feast - it always is! Way to keep flipping that cat the bird. Good luck this weekend. See you in Cambridge in 2 weeks! Should be a sweat feast – it always is!

]]> By: Patti http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39881 Patti Fri, 25 May 2012 01:46:03 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39881 Steve, You are an amazing guy and a true inspiration! Keep up the fight! It was great seeing you on Saturday. Thanks for all you do in honor of a great guy! I will be posting pictures soon! Steve,
You are an amazing guy and a true inspiration! Keep up the fight! It was great seeing you on Saturday. Thanks for all you do in honor of a great guy! I will be posting pictures soon!

]]> By: Derek Fitzgerald http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39879 Derek Fitzgerald Fri, 25 May 2012 01:31:14 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39879 Congratulations on your fantastic news, Steve! Couldn't be happier for you and the family. Enjoy your weekend! Congratulations on your fantastic news, Steve! Couldn’t be happier for you and the family. Enjoy your weekend!

]]> By: Steve http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39878 Steve Fri, 25 May 2012 00:55:38 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39878 So for those of you who may be following along..... Just had a follow up oncologist visit since doing the mega steroid blast. Things look GOOD! Blood work is great and the enlarged lymphatic related organs and nodes are on the retreat. I am past the steroid withdrawal symptoms and all of the crap that goes with that and am feeling otherwise GREAT. (and rested) So.......now we get to do the same thing again with another 4 day mega dose of decadron. First day is tomorrow. This should really knock this stuff way down to normal size. We check progress again in 2 weeks. Then we will probably just wait and see how long the symptoms remain tame. The good news is that I am good to race EagleMan, and right now, I am off to swim. AND looking forward to a great weekend at the shore. Thanks! So for those of you who may be following along…..

Just had a follow up oncologist visit since doing the mega steroid blast. Things look GOOD! Blood work is great and the enlarged lymphatic related organs and nodes are on the retreat. I am past the steroid withdrawal symptoms and all of the crap that goes with that and am feeling otherwise GREAT. (and rested)

So…….now we get to do the same thing again with another 4 day mega dose of decadron. First day is tomorrow. This should really knock this stuff way down to normal size. We check progress again in 2 weeks. Then we will probably just wait and see how long the symptoms remain tame. The good news is that I am good to race EagleMan, and right now, I am off to swim. AND looking forward to a great weekend at the shore.

Thanks!

]]> By: Sister Madonna Buder http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39688 Sister Madonna Buder Sun, 20 May 2012 19:49:12 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39688 Steve, It was soooo good to see you at St. Anthony's looking soooo good. Continue to focus,as you are, with your vivid visualization and all will be well!!BLESSINGS! Sister Madonna Steve,

It was soooo good to see you at St. Anthony’s looking soooo good. Continue to focus,as you are, with your vivid visualization and all will be well!!BLESSINGS! Sister Madonna

]]> By: Steve Brown http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39478 Steve Brown Wed, 16 May 2012 02:42:29 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39478 OK! So here I am. Four days @ 40 MGs of decadron per day and I feel good. A little tired, a little pissed off, a little anxious, a little hungry, (a lot hungry) BUT the more visible and troublesome symptoms seem to have backed down for now. That's a good thing. I have a follow up appointment next week to check in again and make the decision on a second round of this stuff. Which to be honest, I will gladly do if it will yield great results with minimal side effects. Plus I just finished up an amazing swim after mustering and hustling every ounce of motivation to get to the pool. It's a good night. Let's end on that. OK! So here I am. Four days @ 40 MGs of decadron per day and I feel good. A little tired, a little pissed off, a little anxious, a little hungry, (a lot hungry) BUT the more visible and troublesome symptoms seem to have backed down for now. That’s a good thing. I have a follow up appointment next week to check in again and make the decision on a second round of this stuff. Which to be honest, I will gladly do if it will yield great results with minimal side effects. Plus I just finished up an amazing swim after mustering and hustling every ounce of motivation to get to the pool.
It’s a good night. Let’s end on that.

]]> By: Jessica Holland http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39439 Jessica Holland Tue, 15 May 2012 02:26:18 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39439 You may have had cancer... But cancer sure never had you my friend. You remain to be one of the very first survivors I ever heard about post-diagnosis. Just like then... you inspire me with every blog, with every sentence, with every paragraph. Your determination to kick this animal's ass and courage to remain relentless in being part of the cure is life-altering. This is just another quick stop on your road to change the world. You may have had cancer… But cancer sure never had you my friend. You remain to be one of the very first survivors I ever heard about post-diagnosis. Just like then… you inspire me with every blog, with every sentence, with every paragraph. Your determination to kick this animal’s ass and courage to remain relentless in being part of the cure is life-altering. This is just another quick stop on your road to change the world.

]]> By: Iris Magid http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39438 Iris Magid Tue, 15 May 2012 01:42:17 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39438 While the context initially brought upon a somber feeling, I am once again in awe of your spirit, strength, and your ability to control your mind. I have every confidence that you will beat this. My thoughts are with you. Thank you for sharing your story and reminding me that each person has the ability to control how they react to situations and therefore shaping their own destiny/level of comfort. While the context initially brought upon a somber feeling, I am once again in awe of your spirit, strength, and your ability to control your mind. I have every confidence that you will beat this. My thoughts are with you.

Thank you for sharing your story and reminding me that each person has the ability to control how they react to situations and therefore shaping their own destiny/level of comfort.

]]> By: Dave McCarthy http://remissionman.com/2012/05/13/the-cat-rattles-his-cage/#comment-39432 Dave McCarthy Mon, 14 May 2012 22:24:23 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=2217#comment-39432 Your strength and iron clad determination have taken you the last seven years. That cat does not know what is in store for it. Get it back in the cage and flip him another bird. Stay strong my friend Your strength and iron clad determination have taken you the last seven years. That cat does not know what is in store for it. Get it back in the cage and flip him another bird.
Stay strong my friend

]]> string(18) "/home/jw3x14i9m7i0"