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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Sept 9, 2016 13:43:24 GMT -5
Chest CT is clear. Cancer has not spread to chest or lungs. Phew. That was the BIGGEST CONCERN for him. Now we wait for the 11 samples from the Biopsy to be examined.
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Post by occupiedbrain on Sept 9, 2016 16:43:16 GMT -5
Best to you and your family Grassy. I don't have kids and can't fathom what this must be like for you guys. I hope you keep getting positive news from doctors and that your son makes a quick recovery.
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Sept 9, 2016 17:03:20 GMT -5
Thanks Brain. The support from Boston Children's, work companions, friends, family, and everyone here keeps me thinking positively every day.
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Post by nicholasrl13 on Sept 11, 2016 21:47:01 GMT -5
How's he doin?
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Sept 12, 2016 8:26:14 GMT -5
Hey Nick, I'm sure Brendan is much like you in being a very strong kid. He's acting as if there's nothing wrong and besides him being pulled out of football you would never know. So he's doing good. Thanks.
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Sept 19, 2016 22:53:46 GMT -5
They decided not to schedule a surgery as it's too Risky being close to main nerves, arteries, and veins. We are going to do a special chemo medication for 2 months in hope for it to shrink and or stop it from growing. So it's going to be a long process taken care of it. If the chemo meds work then he may take it up to 2years continuing to eat away at the tumor. If not then surgery may be last resort. The biggest issue with surgery is that the tumor is very aggressive as far as coming back if it's not removed with clear margins. They are pretty certain that a 100% removal would be impossible without causing permanent damage to his leg.
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Sept 19, 2016 23:03:11 GMT -5
Sooooo listen to this story. Ugh... Just what I needed today in the parking garage in Boston. Above is my Acura MDX with a shattered rear window. After my sons appointment today I backed out of my parking spot to Exit the garage. As I'm leaving my wife says we didnt get our parking ticket validated meaning we could have saved a couple bucks for being a patient at their facility. I swung around and this time backed into the same parking spot only to forget about the low duct work. Yup. Good ol smasharoo. Left the vehicle there and walked to our hotel about a mile away. Lol.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 4:00:25 GMT -5
As a friend of mine would say... luck so bad if you fell in a barrel of boobs, you'd come up sucking your lol
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Sept 20, 2016 14:03:20 GMT -5
Love it!!!! Roflmfao
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Jan 2, 2017 20:00:22 GMT -5
Quick update. After 3 months of chemo we got his MRI results back last week and unfortunately there has been no change in the size, mass, and blood flow in the tumor. Ugh... Cancer care wants him to continue 3 more months of chemo in hopes that there will be a change. I had to recently give him a military style haircut as most of the hair on the sides of his head had started falling out. He has lost his eyebrows and has a red dry rashy face. (Almost as if he had been wind burned) His taste buds are super sensitive to hot and spicy foods. Get this.. His chemo pills cost 8,000.00 per month!! Fucking Nuts. They are delivered to us by a special unmarked pharmacy vehicle. On the bright side, he is still in school and staying active as hell. Brendan is a avid snowboarder and hits the slopes whenever he can.
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Post by iAP3XPRED4TORi ™ on Jan 2, 2017 20:20:17 GMT -5
You guys hang tough. We all wish you the very best. He seems resilient! He will beat this bro! 👊🏻
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Post by Rocket tR on Jan 2, 2017 23:06:21 GMT -5
Glad to her he's active... anything to keep his mind away from it is good! Ill be praying for continued improvement and with help on your finances as 8000 a month sounds kinda stressful.... He's gonna ground pound this cancer!!
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Post by Weebs on Jan 3, 2017 8:29:33 GMT -5
Hang in there brotha! IF you need anything dont hesitate to let us know man! I'm sure we would all be willing to help in one way or another!
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Jan 3, 2017 8:48:32 GMT -5
Thanks Weebz. You guys allready do enough for me. You provide me with a escape from reality.
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Jan 3, 2017 9:40:33 GMT -5
Thanks Banther. I appreciate your kind words. I often wondered if you guys thought it strange that I'm sharing this you but on the flip side I consider you guys family. So why not.
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Jan 3, 2017 10:12:09 GMT -5
^^^^
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Post by bukit23 on Jan 3, 2017 12:02:20 GMT -5
Damn Grassy that's a bummer. Hang tough buddy. Was wondering if you have a go fund me or something? Would love to kick a little your way to help with the burden of that crazy pill cost.
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Post by iAP3XPRED4TORi ™ on Jan 3, 2017 12:05:29 GMT -5
Yeah.... Good idea!!!☝🏻️
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Post by GrassyGrishnak on Jan 3, 2017 12:20:28 GMT -5
Extremely thoughtful Skillz. We don't have a page as Brendan will not allow us to. His strong will and not wanting to be center of attention, or alot of people to know about his condition leaves us to respect his wishes. I could never accept anything from my mates as this is just a crazy game thst were all caught up in and just making friendships along the way is all the gratitude I could ask for. However I'm very humble at your gestures. Much love..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 12:32:34 GMT -5
So like....what's your address Grassy 💰 Seriously man we know you won't tell us yes but if we want to help out, let us.....we're big boys and want to do something to help out our fearless leader
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