Dick Vitale
@DickieV
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ESPN ANALYST Naismith HOF 2008, National Sportscaster HOF, Sports Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award Washington Speakers Bureau 703-684-0555, Board of V Foundation
Joined September 2009
We are so proud that ABC World News Tonight did a feature on our Gala! Please listen the comments by @michaelstrahan about the battle his daughter faced in fighting brain cancer.
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Need rest before reporting to Mass General Hospital for surgery on my vocal cords at 7:30 AM. My biggest fear due to my age is the anesthesia .Let’s face it for me tomorrow is my NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 🙏🙏🙏 success will get me at courtside & that is the best medicine I can get .
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Just told as I am being prepared for anesthesia that I am scheduled for 10AM in the operating room. 🙏🙏🙏
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Dr Rick Brown just notified me with my results of my major Pet Scan & told me news I wish EVERY cancer patient can hear . He said “Dick u have gone from being in remission to being CANCER FREE” ! Thank u to ALL of YOU that have sent me 🙏🙏🙏 .
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OMG ALL THE PRAYERS many of u have sent have been answered as DR Brown who heads my cancer TEAM called & said PET SCAN came back that NO CANCER is showing. I feel like a coach playing for the Final 4 has a PTPer hit a shot at buzzer. My MARCH MADNESS starts with a W baby !
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Today has been a very emotional day for me & my family .I want to THANK all of u that have sent texts & also those on social media for caring . I ‘m so appreciative of ur 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️. Dr Brown informed me that even though NO CANCER in scan the term is that I am in REMISSION .
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I’m asking my Twitter family a favor pls give me 🙏🙏🙏that I have success tomorrow when I go got Sarasota Memorial Hospital for my CHEMOTHERAPY treatments . They plan to increase the level I will receive /PRAYERS work ! Thanks so much to all of u that have reached out to me .
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My medical team told me as I left the hospital Friday after my chemo treatment vs Lymphoma that Sunday could be a rough day with side effects . They have been right as I have just been laying on the couch watching football & aching all over .Need ur 🙏🙏🙏 CANCER SUCKS !.
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I’m in recovery after my surgery & the surgeon Dr Vosler removed the Lymph node that was cancerous & surrounding lymph nodes which he sent for a pathology report he stated & was pleased with what took place . Once again THANKS for all of your prayers 🙏🙏🙏
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Getting ready for Chemo / check my means of communication / THE PAD
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My report on the Biopsy of the Lymph Node in my neck has arrived & it is cancerous . With all the 🙏🙏🙏 I have received & the loving support of my family,friends & @espn colleagues I will win this battle .🙏🙏🙏 surgery on Tues. will be a success . Thanks for All the prayers.
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Just rec’d GREAT NEWS vs Lymphoma from Dr Brown / he said that after analyzing by bloodwork that I’m clear to RING THE BELL.This is MY @MarchMadnessMBB CHAMPIONSHIP. THANKS to my medical TEAM @SMHCS & Dr Brown @espn STAFF + my family & everyone that has sent me 🙏🙏🙏 & ❤️❤️❤️
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It’s been an exhausting day : round trip to Boston . Very emotional learning I am shutdown from doing games for at least 8 weeks due to my vocal cords.Must get to bed as I have Chemotherapy treatments tomorrow morning. Need those fantastic 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 & ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ THANKS!.
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Today I am 81 yrs young / heck only 19 yrs away from my goal of being 1st announcer to do a game on @espn at 100 .My dream & wish on my 81 st is to see LOVE among ALL people in our nation.Can happen if we simply treat ppl like we want to be treated God Bless All !.
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I am so appreciative of the many words of encouragement in starting my journey to beat cancer . Yes 6 months of CHEMO will be a challenge but with ALL the love, support & 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏I am receiving I plan on WINNING the toughest battle I have ever faced!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Yes I have just rec’d release from hospital after intense chemotherapy treatments /home for New Year’s / will watch football all day / I’ve been so blessed to have so many praying for my recovery 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️ has been magical. Now hoping side effects over next 72 hrs minimum.
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I just was released from at Mass General Hospital ! @MGH is #awesomebaby Thank You for your outstanding service .
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Just heard from Dr Rick Brown my oncologist & he said the results of my blood counts shows that the chemo is working well in my cancer battle vs Lymphoma so therefore he is postponing my scheduled chemo for tomorrow.
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Santa Claus came early for me & my family . Just was on the phone with Dr Rick Brown ( my oncologist ) Dr Ken Meredith ( bloodwork ) They gave me super news that the PET SCAN was clean (NO CANCER ) & my bloodwork was all very good .To many of you I send ❤️❤️❤️ & THANK YOU for ur.
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Going to bed with a heavy heart from the hundreds of text messages,social media hits by so many of u . I am OVERWHELMED ! My family & I say THANK YOU .I Will WIN THIS BATTLE with ALL the support.Must be at hospital at 5:30 am for preparation for several procedures .🙏🙏🙏 needed.
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I am in recovery from surgery & the anesthesia . Dr Zeitels said it went better than he expected but I must be on voice rest for about 2 weeks . Thanks for all ur 🙏🙏🙏 & ❤️❤️❤️
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Just received word my surgery tomorrow morning to remove cancerous Lymph node & any cancerous cells in the area is at 7:30 AM - need to be at hospital at 5:30 am - Going to bed early tonight. 🙏🙏🙏 that all of you battling cancer THINK POSITIVE & HAVE FAITH !.
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Just had a test on all my vital signs & Dr Brown head of my Chemotherapy treatment said everything was fine & he is discharging me from the hospital . Now the real challenge will be the next 72 hours to see if any side effects occur . Need 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Yes I plan on battling big time after I get cleared to start 6 weeks of RADIATION . I must be healed from the recent removal of a cancerous lymph node in my neck before I’m approved to start the 35 treatments .I will do all in my power to win this battle.🙏🙏🙏
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Please God let us All have a nation in 2022 filled with LOVE for one another & RESPECT for one another & do away with the hate that exists . Pls bring HEALTH & HAPPINESS to all !
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For me & my family the biggest victory today was my MARCH MADNESS W hearing Dr Brown say that the PET SCAN showed NO CANCER in your body & YOU are in REMISSION! Trust me that was such an emotional moment 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️ from many of u were magical .!.
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An update on my surgery yesterday at Mass General Hospital / being released this morning & start my 4 week of mandatory VOICE REST / OMG thanks to THE MANY OF YOU for your 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️!
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SANTA CLAUS came early as Dr Rick Brown called & said that my PET SCAN at 7 AM came back CLEAN OF CANCER ! OMG thanks so much to ALL of YOU for your 🙏🙏🙏Yes I’m cutting the nets down baby it’s my National Championship! @TheMontagGroup @jksports @TheVCEO @ESPNPR @ @WSB_Speakers
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My cancer update: recovering from 30 radiation treatments that were for cancerous lymph nodes in my neck.I” ll always THINK POSITIVE & HAVE FAITH- on Dec12 I”ll have a full body SCAN to see if I’m cancer free & 🙏🙏🙏 for good news .Only cancer patients know the anxiety involved.
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I just had my MELANOMA checkup that I must have every 3 months.Happy to report that I passed the checkup again for the 2nd time.Your 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️HELPS ! Coming up I have a vocal cord scope Monday in Boston with Dr Zeitels & Chemo on Wed to beat Lymphoma.Pls keep 🙏🙏 🙏coming.
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I am absolutely overwhelmed by the 🙏🙏🙏 I am receiving about my upcoming cancer surgery . Love all of YOU that have taken time to send messages & 🙏🙏🙏 THANKS so so much !
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Heading now to the hospital for 2 procedures to determine type of CHEMO that they will use to fight the cancer I have for the next 6 months . Will stay on top of the basketball world & send out various opinions.
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Just got my report that my medical team r very pleased with the report of the PET SCAN . They claimed that the chemotherapy has thus far been successful. I believe ur 🙏🙏🙏have helped . Now with news @CoachBrianKelly is heading to @LSU - I now need a good cardiologist! Ha ha.
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Please ppl take a moment & say 🙏🙏🙏 for @davidpollack47 ‘s wife a fantastic recovery from brain surgery she had today . Source: TV Insider.Shared via the Google app
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Wow what a surprise as I received this oar from @MinnesotaCrew . It was autographed by the Coaching staff & TEAM saying they r rowing with me in my battle vas cancer.Thank you to the Golden Gophers for their LOVE & support.🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️ It is #awesomebaby #VStrongBaby @ESPNPR
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Yes Home sweet home / just discharged from the 1st class Brian Jellison Oncology Center in Sarasota after my intense chemo treatments on Wed. Now will see if any major side effects occur over the next 72 hours. THANKS to All of u that r sending me 🙏🙏🙏 & ❤️❤️❤️constantly .
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I can’t take it / my stomach is rumbling / Lorraine get me that Pepto Baby.
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Have a great nursing staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital / getting me prepped for my chemotherapy treatment / once we start it is about 4 plus hours they tell me for today . I. AM READY !
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I FEEL WAY BETTER than yesterday when I was hurting from the side effects of the CHEMO I had earlier in the week .Yes the ACHING has GONE . My Doctors told me that Sunday would be tough but that it should pass in 24 hrs & they were right !Thanks for 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️.
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Can u believe this as I get prepared for a surgical procedure 7 am Dr Kenneth Meredith walks in wearing a KENTUCKY CAP / the guy loves @UKCoachCalipari Cats fans r everywhere. My heart is filled with gratitude from all the LOVE I have rec’d . 🙏🙏🙏needed
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Had a quarterly exam. today by my oncologist Dr Rick Brown & yes we are smiling as he gave me a terrific report on my bloodwork plus his examination - GOD is so so GOOD!
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I am getting ready to get my examination by Dr Zeitels in Boston . He is going to scope my throat & check to see if my vocal cords inflammation has subsided. If so I am scheduled for surgery Tuesday 7:45 AM . 🙏🙏🙏 for a good report .
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An update is that I have been just told that I am next for the operating room . Surgery now scheduled for 11:30 AM.
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Ok the critics of the selection of @IndianaFootball & @SMUFB get over your school not being selected. Wow Lane Kiffin I thought u were better than mocking out Hoosiers for having a tough time. Did ur Ole Miss ever have a bad game ?Look at film of your Kentucky & Florida games.
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Pls 🙏🙏🙏 for Damar Hamlin. I’ve never seen an incident like this in all my life…praying for some good news! Football is the least important thing right now.
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Just had my intense examination by Dr Steven Zeitals of my vocal cords after a 4 week voice rest after surgery on Feb 15 . Pls listen to Dr Zeitels comments !
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Received call from my chemo Dr Brown & he said my blood counts continue to be very good in battling Lymphoma . Getting those calls brings lots of anxiety . We must do this procedure with bloodwork every Thursday according to my medical team .Thanks for 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️.
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Wow I am absolutely blown away by the love from so many - thanks for caring as I hope all of u that know someone with cancer to extend🙏🙏🙏& words of encouragement . Means so much! Remind them to always THINK POSITIVE & HAVE FAITH !.
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Just received my release from the FAB Brian Jellison Oncology Center Sarasota Memorial Hospital .Kimberly my nurse was fantastic as I will face tough side effects for the next 48 hrs. I MUST be tougher. Thanks again to all those that reach out daily with 🙏🙏🙏
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I don’t get it as over 9 thousand in Florida today tested positive for COVID-19 yet tonight on Siesta Key people were not social distancing & very few masks.Ppl let’s get REAL & do not be selfish WEAR MASKS / WASH HANDS & SOCIAL DISTANCING r a MUST The numbers r not lying .
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Thanks so much to all of you for your prayers and support as I plan on fighting with all my heart to win this battle. Please know I appreciate so much that you care.
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OMG I have been laying in bed early trying to get rest as many suggest to shake off the side effects from the intense Chemo I had this past weekend. I must THANK all that sent-prayers my way .They mean a great deal to me .
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Only cancer patients know the fears / anxiety that goes into scans, bloodwork , blood counts as it is what basically defines your status in the never ending battle to beat that disease . Many of u have been so helpful to me mentally & emotionally with ur 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️ THANKS.
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Getting ready mentally for my chemotherapy treatments today at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - at the Brian Jellison Oncology Center . 🙏🙏🙏 for minimal side effects / thank you to ALL of YOU that have sent 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️over the last 5 months .
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I just finished packing for Vegas for Gonzaga vs UCLA & I never thought when told I had cancer that would happen .At 82 u can imagine what I was thinking. It’s y getting back Tuesday at courtside is SO SPECIAL & I believe that ALL of u that sent 🙏🙏🙏 &❤️❤️❤️ HELPED! THANKS.
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This is an update on my meeting today with Dr ZEITELS. Though I was disappointed with the pathology report, I plan on winning this battle like I did vs Melanoma & Lymphoma !
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I feel SUPER as I am in REMISSION according to my Dr Rick Brown .Recent Pet Scan showed no cancer but Dr Brown wants me to complete the original chemo plan .I’m being prepared now for my chemo treatment & than my last one is on April 14.I plan to ring the bell baby .
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I just rec’d text from my head of Chemo Dr Rick Brown & he said that he was very pleased with my blood counts . Had bloodwork early today & as cancer patients know in the battle vs cancer u wait anxiously for the report . I am celebrating & going for A BIG DINNER BASH.
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Had my weekly bloodwork earlier today & happy to report that the blood counts in my cancer battle just came back from Dr Rick Brown with a very good report 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️ r really a big plus .
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THANKS to those that have flooded me with prayers . I was happy to hear my surgeon Dr Volsar say he was able to remove the cancerous lymph nodes in my neck . However I must be honest waiting for the results of lymph nodes sent to PATHOLOGY for analysis scares me 🙏🙏🙏
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I’m sorry that unable to post about sports but I’m.recovering from. a tough fall & being kept active at the hospital .Good news is the neurosurgeons have said I am making great strides & surgery not sorry that I can’t get at courtside as was planned.
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Just finished a full day of Chemo treatment at SMH where they r so efficient . Really feel exhausted but thus far I have had no side effects.Have a great team & my heart goes out to all of u that r battling cancer or have a loved one doing such .🙏🙏🙏so helpful . #VStrongBaby
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I just finished getting the ultrasound of the Lymph node found in my neck area on yesterday’s PET SCAN . 🙏🙏🙏it is benign !Thanks to the many that have sent messages -texts - prayers - trust me they motivate me to keep battling . They are so so appreciated .
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I have just finished my 17 th RADIATION treatment (13 more to go) - burning of the skin on my neck has been a major side effect . They have prescribed medication to help in reducing the pain & discomfort . It will not stop me from my theory to THINK POSITIVE & HAVE FAITH !
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Nurse explaining the possible side effects I will face after this afternoon’s chemotherapy known as the CHOP chemo treatment. My heart goes out to cancer patients & what they face in fighting cancer. Bloodwork,tests , scans, blood counts just wear u out . Get me to courtside !
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After getting a gr8 report from Dr Zeitels I burst in tears .For 2months not being able to express myself was so frustrating. I’ve had a super March Madness as My Final 4 was getting news that I was in REMISSION. My MARCH MADNESS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP was getting my voice back.
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Heading to check into Sarasota Memorial Hospital for chemotherapy treatments . Dr Brown said they will elevate the chemo since I have been having success in early treatments. Keep those 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 coming .It’s tough but I plan to be TOUGHER.THANKS again to ALL that have sent 🙏❤️.
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This is my big game - yes it is “PET SCAN”day - starting now with getting ready for bloodwork prior to the scan - just want to say to ALL of you that have gone out of your way to send 🙏🙏🙏 & special messages I 🧡🧡🧡all of YOU & THANKS so so much ! @TheVFoundation @jksports
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My family & I are overwhelmed by ur incredible support & ❤️❤️❤️ in my battles with cancer .Yes Santa came early with news of being cancer free in my recent PET scan Appreciate ALL ur 🙏🙏🙏 Now need my voice to recover from 35 Radiation treatments.
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Dr Voslar my surgeon said he was pleased with how surgery went in removing cancerous Lymph Node in my neck Now we must wait for Pathology report on the lymph nodes he removed in the area of the cancerous one & waiting for the report is filled with anxiety .
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Time now for the MRI & followed by the full body PET SCAN / tests r in preparation to determine if I can start my 6 weeks of RADIATION treatments on Monday . 🙏🙏🙏
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All we hear is talk about the importance of QUAD 1 wins - UNC in Quad 1 tough games was 1-12 .Don’t you have to win a couple . @UNC_Basketball passes my eye test but I don’t want to hear the committee talk about how vital QUAD 1 wins are . Obviously not for all teams I feel.
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Completed 16 th radiation treatment (14 more to go) being examined by Dr Saigel Radiation Oncologist. My major side effect is the intense burning on my neck . He has prescribed a special medication that he thinks will reduce the burning . I MUST THINK POSITIVE & HAVE FAITH!
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Many ask how are the RADIATION TREATMENTS going? My biggest discomfort is the painful burning in the neck area where I receive the radiation daily . Have 2 more weeks to go & Dr Saigal radiation oncologist said it will get tougher . I must THINKPOSITIVE & HAVE FAITH 🙏🙏🙏
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Just received the results of my cat scan of my head earlier today from Dr Cassidy my neurosurgeon &.he was very pleased with my improvement from my accident last Friday . It was great to get his positive report 🙏🙏🙏 r powerful & GOD is so so GOOD!.
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Over my lifetime Santa has been good to me but this CHRISTMAS Santa delivered the best gift I ever received when my oncologist Dr Rick Brown said 4 words “YOU ARE CANCER FREE”brought me to tears of joy . Merry Christmas to all & Happy Holidays!.
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I was SHOCKED by the comments of @AlabamaMBB Nate Oats yesterday but I am doubly SHOCKED that superstar Brandon MIller is scheduled to play tonight.Isn’t providing a gun to a teammate that was used in a murder a serious offense?.
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Totally absurd the actions of players vs @caitlinclark - being physical is part of the game but contact by Carter is uncalled for & MUST STOP ! @WNBA should penalize those guilty severely - suspensions with heavy fines will end the illegal contact.
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WOW! 30 RADIATION treatments are history! All cancer patients LOVE to hear 4 magical words when treatments r finished "YOU ARE CANCER FREE"! Yes that would be my winning a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in the GAME OF LIFE! 🙏🙏🙏 for fab results @jksports @TheVFoundation
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I’m overwhelmed by the messages I’ve received from many of you about my medical report from Dr ZEITELS . Every cancer patient that has gone thru Chemo - radiation treatments knows that feeling when your Dr. tells you that you are cancer free. It is such an emotional moment .
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Happy to just receive word that the bloodwork I had yesterday came out OKAY ! Always a relief when getting that good news.
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My medical TEAM said it would be an intense chemo day .l have about 2 hours of Chemo left. Hope &🙏🙏🙏side effects r minimal.l I get so INSPIRED thinking of ALL THE KIDS I have met at my Galas. It amazes me how they are able to handle ALL that goes into the battle vs cancer
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Tried watch the World Series but the symptom that I have rec’d from CHEMO that has caused me a problem is just constant EXHAUSTION & FATIGUE the past 2 days.I’ve been told that it is common for that to occur 🙏🙏🙏& ❤️❤️❤️I get daily gives me such a lift mentally .THANKS.
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I have been relaxing all day after 11 am MASS as I have watched lots of football & now World Series but I must call it night as I am heading early Monday to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for CHEMOTHERAPY . Please send me some 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 &❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️! Thanks so so much for caring .
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Going for a good dinner tonight as just got word from my oncologist Dr Rick Brown that my bloodwork came back with very good results . Let me tell you as cancer patients will tell u that is always a special feeling .
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When I get home I will continue my battle vs Lymphoma cancer by preparing for my intense chemotherapy treatments . They will take place Wednesday morning after I check into the Sarasota Memorial Hospital . I plan on really resting tonight & tomorrow to meet the challenge.
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Certainly not a fav of mine but necessary in the battle vs cancer is constant bloodwork . It is ALL a part of the process to heal which I 🙏🙏🙏 to do .
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