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06-03-2008, 09:41 PM
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As I wean myself off of the excellent pain meds, I am starting to put the
website back together after moving it to a bigger, faster server. I had to start from scratch with the semi-hydro forum, and this time it's a do-it-yourself registration (I hope that lasts), so please join and start filling in the blank spaces! http://firstrays.com/phpbb/index.php -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! |
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06-03-2008, 09:50 PM
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glad you are feeling better!
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06-03-2008, 11:34 PM
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Thanks.
-- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! wrote in message ... glad you are feeling better! --j_a |
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07-03-2008, 12:25 AM
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I guess "holding thumbs", as Wendy puts it, works! So glad you seem to be
okay. Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:Aj_zj.7393$dB.448@trnddc01... Thanks. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! wrote in message ... glad you are feeling better! --j_a |
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07-03-2008, 02:30 AM
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Well....it was the removal of a melanoma, so I'm still waiting for the
results of the tissue biopsy. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message ... I guess "holding thumbs", as Wendy puts it, works! So glad you seem to be okay. Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:Aj_zj.7393$dB.448@trnddc01... Thanks. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! wrote in message ... glad you are feeling better! --j_a |
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07-03-2008, 03:50 AM
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Ah. Well, let's hope for the best. I had a scare recently. Fortunately, it
seems to be okay so far, but we shall see. Skin, Ray? Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:UU0Aj.6313$LK3.2084@trndny02... Well....it was the removal of a melanoma, so I'm still waiting for the results of the tissue biopsy. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message ... I guess "holding thumbs", as Wendy puts it, works! So glad you seem to be okay. Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:Aj_zj.7393$dB.448@trnddc01... Thanks. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! wrote in message ... glad you are feeling better! --j_a |
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07-03-2008, 10:30 AM
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Melanomas are not nice things, but there are lots of success stories. Hope you
both number in that category. Anyway, welcome back, Ray. On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 21:50:41 -0500, "Diana Kulaga" wrote: Ah. Well, let's hope for the best. I had a scare recently. Fortunately, it seems to be okay so far, but we shall see. Skin, Ray? Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:UU0Aj.6313$LK3.2084@trndny02... Well....it was the removal of a melanoma, so I'm still waiting for the results of the tissue biopsy. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message ... I guess "holding thumbs", as Wendy puts it, works! So glad you seem to be okay. Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:Aj_zj.7393$dB.448@trnddc01... Thanks. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! wrote in message ... glad you are feeling better! --j_a Dave Gillingham ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To email me remove the .private from my email address. |
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07-03-2008, 03:24 PM
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There are a lot of good things leaning my way:
It was in the heel of my hand - an unusual location, and NOT on the trunk of my body. When the original 5mm wide excision was taken - before knowing the diagnosis - the margins were clear, suggesting they "got it all" (Unfortunately, the current protocol is a 4 cm diameter removal, which is why I'm now laid up). Blood work looked like nothing was happening. There is an enzyme - LDH - present in all cells, and if there is tissue damage going on, the level in the blood is elevated. "Normal" is 318-618 micrograms per liter. Mine was 323. No indication of issues with PET or CAT scans, nor MRI. I'm keeping the most positive attitude I can! -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message ... Ah. Well, let's hope for the best. I had a scare recently. Fortunately, it seems to be okay so far, but we shall see. Skin, Ray? Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:UU0Aj.6313$LK3.2084@trndny02... Well....it was the removal of a melanoma, so I'm still waiting for the results of the tissue biopsy. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message ... I guess "holding thumbs", as Wendy puts it, works! So glad you seem to be okay. Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:Aj_zj.7393$dB.448@trnddc01... Thanks. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! wrote in message ... glad you are feeling better! --j_a |
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07-03-2008, 07:36 PM
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On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:24:15 -0800, Ray B wrote
(in article jecAj.12049$Td2.4059@trndny08): There are a lot of good things leaning my way: It was in the heel of my hand - an unusual location, and NOT on the trunk of my body. When the original 5mm wide excision was taken - before knowing the diagnosis - the margins were clear, suggesting they "got it all" (Unfortunately, the current protocol is a 4 cm diameter removal, which is why I'm now laid up). Blood work looked like nothing was happening. There is an enzyme - LDH - present in all cells, and if there is tissue damage going on, the level in the blood is elevated. "Normal" is 318-618 micrograms per liter. Mine was 323. No indication of issues with PET or CAT scans, nor MRI. I'm keeping the most positive attitude I can! Sounds as if you have good reason to feel positive. Let me add my very best wishes. Tom Walnut Creek, CA Nikon D200 |
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07-03-2008, 08:06 PM
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Ouch!!! 4cm....[cringe] (I'm a woossss!)
Happy your back, Ray! K "Ray B" wrote in message news:jecAj.12049$Td2.4059@trndny08... There are a lot of good things leaning my way: It was in the heel of my hand - an unusual location, and NOT on the trunk of my body. When the original 5mm wide excision was taken - before knowing the diagnosis - the margins were clear, suggesting they "got it all" (Unfortunately, the current protocol is a 4 cm diameter removal, which is why I'm now laid up). Blood work looked like nothing was happening. There is an enzyme - LDH - present in all cells, and if there is tissue damage going on, the level in the blood is elevated. "Normal" is 318-618 micrograms per liter. Mine was 323. No indication of issues with PET or CAT scans, nor MRI. I'm keeping the most positive attitude I can! -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message ... Ah. Well, let's hope for the best. I had a scare recently. Fortunately, it seems to be okay so far, but we shall see. Skin, Ray? Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:UU0Aj.6313$LK3.2084@trndny02... Well....it was the removal of a melanoma, so I'm still waiting for the results of the tissue biopsy. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message ... I guess "holding thumbs", as Wendy puts it, works! So glad you seem to be okay. Diana "Ray B" wrote in message news:Aj_zj.7393$dB.448@trnddc01... Thanks. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! wrote in message ... glad you are feeling better! --j_a |
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10-03-2008, 08:42 PM
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On Mar 7, 10:24*am, "Ray B" wrote:
There are a lot of good things leaning my way: It was in the heel of my hand - an unusual location, and NOT on the trunk of my body. When the original 5mm wide excision was taken - before knowing the diagnosis - the margins were clear, suggesting they "got it all" (Unfortunately, the current protocol is a 4 cm diameter removal,... That's the dermatology version of "keep cutting until you see daylight." I hope all goes for the best. J. Del Col |
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10-03-2008, 10:01 PM
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Thanks
-- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "jadel" wrote in message ... On Mar 7, 10:24 am, "Ray B" wrote: There are a lot of good things leaning my way: It was in the heel of my hand - an unusual location, and NOT on the trunk of my body. When the original 5mm wide excision was taken - before knowing the diagnosis - the margins were clear, suggesting they "got it all" (Unfortunately, the current protocol is a 4 cm diameter removal,... That's the dermatology version of "keep cutting until you see daylight." I hope all goes for the best. J. Del Col |
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