Dick Vitale
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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
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Thank you
@JohnReynoldsSNN
@SNNTV
for covering my final Radiation treatment .Only cancer patients know what the side effects feel like after 6 tough weeks.. It was a very emotional day for me & my family .
@TheVFoundation
@ESPNPR
@TheMontagGroup
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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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Getting ready for Chemo / check my means of communication / THE PAD
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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 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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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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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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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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Wow what a surprise as I received this oar from
@MinnesotaCrew
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#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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I was SHOCKED by the comments of
@AlabamaMBB
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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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Getting prepped with the port accessed to get the CHEMO started!
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Just finished PET SCAN / now is the anxiety now waiting for Dr Brown to call with results .ALL cancer patients know that feeling . It is NERVOUS TIME / 🙏🙏🙏 for some good news .Really appreciate all the 🙏🙏🙏 & ❤️❤️❤️from so many of you .
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Going to have exam by Dr Zeitels to see if vocal cords r healing from surgery 2 weeks ago - I know that so many have it tougher but not speaking for a long time has been so frustrating.
🙏🙏🙏for some good news !
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Only cancer patients know what a difficult journey it is in battling cancer .We r lucky in many cases that ALL the bloodwork, scans , blood counts , Chemo etc leads to being cured . My Heart goes out to ALL of those that are not so fortunate . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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RELIEF - Dr Finkelstein just did his 6 month examination for my battle with MELANOMA & I received an excellent report . Cancer patients know the anxiety builds when time for checkup . Next one in 6 months July 31. 🙏🙏🙏answered .
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Please pray for positive results for one of my heroes WESTON HERMANN 16 who is so courageous. His Dad just texted me that he is now in surgery for brain cancer. It will be at least a 4 hour surgery -🙏🙏🙏are needed - This is his 5 th battle with brain cancer & 3 rd surgery .
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It’s sad thinking about what I watched in that handshake line as the coach of a gr8 Univ. ala UM could not control his temper & nearly set off a full blown riot. INEXCUSABLE behavior by Juwan Howard MUST LEAD TO SEVERE PUNISHMENT. UM President & AD should take ACTION NOW!
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Leaving for Mass General Hospital to have my vocal cord surgery . 🙏🙏🙏from
@RickBarnesUT
lifted my spirits this AM / my anxiety is getting anesthesia . Thanks to ALM that have given me so much ❤️❤️❤️ & loads of prayers.
@jksports
@amyuf
@ESPNPR
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Lonzo Ball's shoes r $495/if he plays in the
@NBA
like he did vs BBN De'Aaron Fox they'll go for $4.95
@darrenrovell
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Come on how in the world is
@Vol_Hoops
a 3 seed? they deserve & earned a spot on the 2nd line having won 12 of 13 in the toughest conf.
@SEC
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Let the party begin / Rays Win Rays Win OMG how sweet this is !
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I have a big day Tues. at the new oncology Center at Sarasota Memorial Hospital where I will have my chemotherapy .If ALL goes well my Doctors said that they would clear me to do what I LOVE call games on
@espn
btw Chemo treatments .Pls 🙏🙏🙏as that would be my BEST medicine.
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Just came from Mass & learned that Father Sebastian will pray for me daily to have success with my RADIATION treatments to kill the cancer cells on my vocal cords. Love ALL the 🙏🙏🙏 I am receiving from so many . RADIATION TOUGH ! (12 treatments done -23 more to go .
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Getting some pre CHEMO rest as I must be at Sarasota Hospital by 8:30 for an interned day of chemotherapy. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Needed!
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Just rec’d text from Dr Brown who is in charge of my cancer treatment -“Blood counts fine. Go call some games”. Love it baby -Time to celebrate now with my wife & get a gr8 Italian meal. My new life waiting for blood count results is needed have a terrific medical TEAM .
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In my battle with Melanoma , Lymphoma & my vocal cords I have rec’d fantastic 🙏🙏❤️❤️from many on social media,texts,etc but I’m going to share what
@RickBarnesUT
has done.Rick has sent me a PERSONAL 🙏 everyday. His KINDNESS brings tears to my eyes when I read his daily text .
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Heading to 9AM Mass at Lady of Angels in Lakewood Ranch Fl / all my bloodwork came back with a good report .Heading to Boston today as I get examination by Dr Zeitels & if inflammation has improved surgery on Tuesday . That is my Super Bowl & my QB is Dr Z . 🙏🙏🙏to win
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I’m so damn frustrated that I can not do what I LOVE & that is talk hoops due to my vocal cord problem. Have a big visit with Dr Zeitels in Boston Jan 24.I’m thrilled that my blood counts have been really good in my battle with the cancer LYMPHOMA but I 🙏🙏I get my voice back .
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My 11 th treatment is over & this afternoon at 3:15 I will get my 12th Radiation Treatment . Can’t wait for mini vacation as no treatments on Saturday & Sunday . Thanks to so many of you for caring & your 🙏🙏🙏.
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I am no expert but no one can convince me that
@AlabamaFTBL
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@SEC
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4 weeks of Radiation treatments just completed - 2 more weeks to go / now a mini vacation until Monday when I start week 5! 🙏🙏🙏it all is effective & side effects not really bad . Thanks so much for ALL ur 🙏🙏🙏 & ❤️❤️❤️
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My message for ALL of YOU that have responded to me about being CANCER FREE! 🙏🙏🙏 & ❤️❤️❤️meant so much to me & my family!
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Just completed the PET SCAN - now waiting for results which brings so much anxiety .I have heard from many cancer patients that say it is the most nervous time waiting for the call with the news. . 🙏🙏🙏 for good news.
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Need a good night of rest & be prepared mentally for my day at the lab having bloodwork done so that my medical team can evaluate the blood counts .This always follows CHEMO treatments. Getting needles my least fav thing to have done 🙏🙏🙏for good news when results r reported.
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Going now to la la land from the Benadryl that they just gave me . I am now after blood work analysis getting my 1 first dose of Chemotherapy.
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PATHETIC what the TRANSFER PORTAL is doing to college sports. How is this CHAOS & CHEATING going on gr8 lessons for young ppl to DEVELOP values needed for the Game of Life . Quitting / lack of loyalty is what is happening traits that destroy ppl as they face the REAL WORLD.
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This AM in prep for vocal cord surgery at Mass G H Tues.I must get tests such as bloodwork EKG / Chest etc to be cleared for the anesthesia. It’s been frustrating with the vocal cord nightmare . Your 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️have been a blessing ! So many others have it worse .🙏🙏for them.
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