day 3

[traumagnet]

2:16 PM - Sep 05, 2015 #613

Been a spell since I have posted an update. Chemo rounds 7 and 8 after each 44 hour infusion my chest became inflamed. They think that the large blood vessels around my heart became inflamed and refered pain throughout the whole chest. My oncology team felt that the inflamation was due to my port was in a bad position and was causing a phlebitis. So the port that I had put in on May 1st has been removed. A new course of chemo was selected for me but after talking to my oncologist we came up with a new plan. I have my second PET scan scheduled for 9-11 @ 730 based in the results of that scan will determine where we go next. If my scan is clean I get a two month chemo break if its not clean they want to install a new port and hit it chemo again.

I have not been doing the greatest physically as I have in the past. For some reason my feet and low back have been very painful. My gums have all the sudden started to bleed when I brush my teeth. I also have been nauseated. I am not sure why I have more chemo symptoms while not doing chemo vs. when I do chemo. When I was on chemo I rolled through pretty easily. That is a head screatcher to me. I really dont understand why I feel worse off chemo then when I was on it. I will just chalk this up to another nuisance with chemo/cancer. Not gonna lie I now know why some people just quit. When I was laying in the ER after round 8 I was like fuck this it aint worth it...but I have a huge team that will not let me quit and are always around to kick me in the ass. Thank you all you know who you are...I have the words of one still banging around in my head which was fuck it I dont know what you are going through but finish this "LIKE A BOSS". Well once again I cant thank you all enough for helping me keep my fire lit.

6:12 PM - Sep 05, 2015 #614

From: Pab1964

As I read this it brings tears to my eyes, very tough son of a gun! Not once have you felt sorry for yourself. I pray with all my heart for you trauma you make me a better man. God bless you may God continue to give you the strength my friend!

[traumagnet]

2:16 PM - Sep 05, 2015 #613

Been a spell since I have posted an update. Chemo rounds 7 and 8 after each 44 hour infusion my chest became inflamed. They think that the large blood vessels around my heart became inflamed and refered pain throughout the whole chest. My oncology team felt that the inflamation was due to my port was in a bad position and was causing a phlebitis. So the port that I had put in on May 1st has been removed. A new course of chemo was selected for me but after talking to my oncologist we came up with a new plan. I have my second PET scan scheduled for 9-11 @ 730 based in the results of that scan will determine where we go next. If my scan is clean I get a two month chemo break if its not clean they want to install a new port and hit it chemo again.

I have not been doing the greatest physically as I have in the past. For some reason my feet and low back have been very painful. My gums have all the sudden started to bleed when I brush my teeth. I also have been nauseated. I am not sure why I have more chemo symptoms while not doing chemo vs. when I do chemo. When I was on chemo I rolled through pretty easily. That is a head screatcher to me. I really dont understand why I feel worse off chemo then when I was on it. I will just chalk this up to another nuisance with chemo/cancer. Not gonna lie I now know why some people just quit. When I was laying in the ER after round 8 I was like fuck this it aint worth it...but I have a huge team that will not let me quit and are always around to kick me in the ass. Thank you all you know who you are...I have the words of one still banging around in my head which was fuck it I dont know what you are going through but finish this "LIKE A BOSS". Well once again I cant thank you all enough for helping me keep my fire lit.

[traumagnet]

7:04 AM - Aug 11, 2015 #604

From: Pinched

You got this brother! So you got another hurdle in the road, jump the fucking thing.

9:06 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #605

From: SirDerek

he won't jump it.

he will plow through it with the rest of us helping him out, right by his side.

Keep being strong my friend.

9:15 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #606

From: KingNothing

Like this guy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewckPYePzbU

12:58 PM - Aug 12, 2015 #607

From: ChickDip

Prayers with you and yours!

6:21 AM - Aug 13, 2015 #611

From: Pinched

Holy Shit! Long Duck Dong not only plowed through the hurdles he wound up in the wrong lane at the end. "No more yanky the wanky...donger need food"

8:17 AM - Aug 13, 2015 #612

From: Pab1964

Feel lots of love in these halls for you trauma! Take care and God bless!

[traumagnet]

7:04 AM - Aug 11, 2015 #604

From: Pinched

You got this brother! So you got another hurdle in the road, jump the fucking thing.

9:06 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #605

From: SirDerek

he won't jump it.

he will plow through it with the rest of us helping him out, right by his side.

Keep being strong my friend.

9:15 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #606

From: KingNothing

Like this guy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewckPYePzbU

12:58 PM - Aug 12, 2015 #607

From: ChickDip

Prayers with you and yours!

6:21 AM - Aug 13, 2015 #611

From: Pinched

Holy Shit! Long Duck Dong not only plowed through the hurdles he wound up in the wrong lane at the end. "No more yanky the wanky...donger need food"

[traumagnet]

6:08 AM - Aug 13, 2015 #609

From: Steelers

Prayers for you, you have been supportive to me and many others,

[traumagnet]

5:04 AM - Aug 13, 2015 #608

From: Nolaq

We're here Trauma. Continued prayers, brother.

[traumagnet]

7:04 AM - Aug 11, 2015 #604

From: Pinched

You got this brother! So you got another hurdle in the road, jump the fucking thing.

9:06 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #605

From: SirDerek

he won't jump it.

he will plow through it with the rest of us helping him out, right by his side.

Keep being strong my friend.

9:15 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #606

From: KingNothing

Like this guy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewckPYePzbU

12:58 PM - Aug 12, 2015 #607

From: ChickDip

Prayers with you and yours!

[traumagnet]

7:04 AM - Aug 11, 2015 #604

From: Pinched

You got this brother! So you got another hurdle in the road, jump the fucking thing.

9:06 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #605

From: SirDerek

he won't jump it.

he will plow through it with the rest of us helping him out, right by his side.

Keep being strong my friend.

9:15 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #606

From: KingNothing

Like this guy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewckPYePzbU

[traumagnet]

7:04 AM - Aug 11, 2015 #604

From: Pinched

You got this brother! So you got another hurdle in the road, jump the fucking thing.

9:06 AM - Aug 12, 2015 #605

From: SirDerek

he won't jump it.

he will plow through it with the rest of us helping him out, right by his side.

Keep being strong my friend.

[traumagnet]

7:04 AM - Aug 11, 2015 #604

From: Pinched

You got this brother! So you got another hurdle in the road, jump the fucking thing.

[traumagnet]

12:39 PM - Aug 07, 2015 #602

From: jimthins

Dropping by to check in with you Trauma. Haven't forgot about you. I hope everything is going good in your world. Good luck with round 8 today and stay strong!

12:45 PM - Aug 07, 2015 #603

From: Pab1964

Still praying that everything is good trauma! Take care brother and quit on!

[traumagnet]

12:39 PM - Aug 07, 2015 #602

From: jimthins

Dropping by to check in with you Trauma. Haven't forgot about you. I hope everything is going good in your world. Good luck with round 8 today and stay strong!

[traumagnet]

7:51 PM - Jul 14, 2015 #600

From: Pinched

Attention all of my KTC brothers and sisters. This badass quitter and I were exchanging sext messages right before I boarded a plane. Those of you that know Traumagnet's (Todd's) story are much like me envious of the fact that this tough as nails SOB is not only fighting cancer but he has his hands grasped on the throat of cancer. I never had a doubt that this dude was legit, he is not afraid to speak his mind and he is loyal as hell.

Well short story long...this man gave me a glimpse into a bucket list he wants to do to not only show cancer but to show the world he is a badass. He wants to run a race in Fargo...possibly this year, I have decided that no matter when he runs, walks, rolls, my ass will be right beside him. Then it hit me, KTC people do the Tybee run and others together so without a date yet I am dubbing this the Trot for Trauma. So when he lets us know I will put up something in the Quitter meet up section, but none the less brother I got your six!

8:27 AM - Jul 16, 2015 #601

From: Pinched

If interested in what I posted above...check this out that I left in the Sport Discussions/QSX Enthusiasts section of the forum:

Trot for Trauma

[traumagnet]

7:51 PM - Jul 14, 2015 #600

From: Pinched

Attention all of my KTC brothers and sisters. This badass quitter and I were exchanging sext messages right before I boarded a plane. Those of you that know Traumagnet's (Todd's) story are much like me envious of the fact that this tough as nails SOB is not only fighting cancer but he has his hands grasped on the throat of cancer. I never had a doubt that this dude was legit, he is not afraid to speak his mind and he is loyal as hell.

Well short story long...this man gave me a glimpse into a bucket list he wants to do to not only show cancer but to show the world he is a badass. He wants to run a race in Fargo...possibly this year, I have decided that no matter when he runs, walks, rolls, my ass will be right beside him. Then it hit me, KTC people do the Tybee run and others together so without a date yet I am dubbing this the Trot for Trauma. So when he lets us know I will put up something in the Quitter meet up section, but none the less brother I got your six!

[traumagnet]

7:24 PM - Jul 14, 2015 #599

From: Pab1964

Thanks trauma always need your good olé kick in the ass let's go get it done! Love the positive attitude, keep it up and you know daily struggles in life are what makes you or breaks you and you my friend choose the path of a true fighter, think of you everyday, your in my prayers stay strong you are one hell of a fighter! Damn proud to be quit with you!