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Thanks for this! I share your mind set on fighting. I have always been an ask for forgiveness rather than permission in my job.
The not knowing has been hard since I first learned about the test. At first, they couldn’t even get me in until August. Now it is up to June 5. My mayo GI doc listened to me about using the blessing about catching this years earlier than they normally would have, so have moved up a few times as cancellations have happened.
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You sound like a very selfless person, Brad. I personally feel that’s an important trait to have as opposed to self-pity. However, at the same time, it’s going to be important to look after yourself too, what you eat now is going to be more important than ever. Exercise like walking or swimming is good for our health and emotions. Stay away from fast food, processed, and greasy food. These will help in your digestion. For me, I made a bucket list of fun things to do with my family and the memories you create of enjoying these good times are what you will leave with your family forever, just in case, but either way you are creating good memories!
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Brad — Until you meet with your oncologist, try not to read too much into what lies ahead, especially the negative aspects.
I’m a 70-year-old male. One month after an outstanding annual physical in 12/2023, we were surprised by a bile duct cancer diagnosis in 1/2024. My treatments started in 2/2024. After 8 months of chemo and radiation treatments at the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson and 4.5 hours of surgery at Mayo, Rochester in 10/2024, the pathologist's report was “no residual carcinoma.” My quarterly surveillance scans remain clear.
Right now, it’s impossible to see precisely what lies ahead for you. Based on what you’ve shared, you’re in great hands, and you will begin to discover how well your particular diagnosis aligns with a variety of highly effective treatments. There are more reasons than we currently know for you to be optimistic.
Dan