Update on Erags

[DocRags]

Erags (Ed) and I just returned from another visit to MD Anderson for follow-up of his lymphoma after six rounds of chemo. I'm ecstatic to report all his studies were great, with no evidence of cancer. The doctor wants him to have upper and lower endoscopy to make sure random biopsies are negative for lymphoma. If they are all OK, then he gets two more rounds of chemo (one of each regimen he's on) and gets to call it quits for now. He has a high risk of recurrence and will be followed every three months once his chemo is completed. Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes.

On another note, we thoroughly enjoyed getting together with Flamingobabe and Mark for dinner while we were in town. Sorry we couldn't get together with more of the Houston riders...maybe next time. We are looking forward to Spyderfest, since that should coincide nicely with Ed's recuperation from his last rounds of chemo. See y'all there!

[flamingobabe]

Good news on Ed....it was great visiting with y'all....see y'all at Spyderfest

[Blue Star]

Erags (Ed) and I just returned from another visit to MD Anderson for follow-up of his lymphoma after six rounds of chemo. I'm ecstatic to report all his studies were great, with no evidence of cancer.

I am happy for both of you.

[pro10is]

Great news! Wish the best for you both.

[Bob Denman]

WOO-HOO!!!
Great news always makes the day seem better!!

[CyncySpyder]

Teddy & I are look'n forward to seeing you guys again, this time at SpyderFest

[NancysToy]

That's what we were hoping to hear. Sorry about having to finish up the chemo cycles. I know Ed was hoping to be able to skip those last two rounds. Hope you get some riding in before the next round starts.

[bruiser]

Great news Doc. We'll pray that it doesn't return. Have you been able to get the VA to respond on his claim???

[ARtraveler]

Our thoughts and prayers continue to go with you.

[FaranH]

WONDERFUL news!

[Jharpo]

​That is awesome news. Just keep hanging in and fighting Erags. You know all your Spyder friends have your back and you have our prayers. See you at Spyderfest.

[Noral]

WONDERFUL news!

Prase the LORD !

[otter28169]

That is GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We'll keep prating for continued remission.
Till then, hope to see you on the road, makin myles.

[Netminder]

Excellent news! Hope the last rounds pass well. I told my wife I didn't want to do the last round, but she convinced me to and I am glad she did. All the best!

[SpyderAnn01]

so happy to hear the good news and I hope to meet you both at Spyderfest

[IGETAROUND]

great news, hope the mop up sessions go without a hitch.

[GloryRyders]

GREAT NEWS .............See you at Spyderfest!

[DocRags]

Great news Doc. We'll pray that it doesn't return. Have you been able to get the VA to respond on his claim???

VA gave him 100% on Agent Orange for the lymphoma and 60% on Agent Orange for his heart disease; we received official notification recently. He's scheduled to see someone about the heart disease rating on Tuesday; followup at the VA in April about the lymphoma rating. We've been told it's an incurable cancer, so I don't know why he gets reevaluated in April and why he didn't get the "total and permanent" rating, but...It's nice to have the extra money from the change in rating, but I'd rather have a healthy partner. We enjoyed a nice ride today; weather was great for Spyder riding.

[retread]

Great news!!
Praying, and will continue. God bless.

john

[MarkLawson]

It always warms the heart to get good news! God is great! 'Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land.' (Proverbs 25:25)

MD Anderson is an awesome place for cancer patients. My brother was blessed to be there about 14 years ago with leukemia. Is still cancer-free, praise the Lord!

[bruiser]

VA gave him 100% on Agent Orange for the lymphoma and 60% on Agent Orange for his heart disease; we received official notification recently. He's scheduled to see someone about the heart disease rating on Tuesday; followup at the VA in April about the lymphoma rating. We've been told it's an incurable cancer, so I don't know why he gets reevaluated in April and why he didn't get the "total and permanent" rating, but...It's nice to have the extra money from the change in rating, but I'd rather have a healthy partner. We enjoyed a nice ride today; weather was great for Spyder riding.

That's good. VA is really behind in their diagnosis/treatment. Took me 22 years to get a rating for hearing loss and then they gave me 10% for tinitus only. Go figure. I had to go back for my rating on my heart condition a year after the initial rating. The doctor said that sometimes atrial tachycardia corrects itself . I haven't been back since and that was 1990 and I still have PAT . But, glad it didn't take long for them to get him taken care of. And yes, I understand about wanting Ed healthy. They should upgrade to total and permanent, takes time though.

[jerpinoy]

God Bless

[FANG]

Got to see Erags and DocRags today they stopped by at the VA today - I must say Erags is looking great - mask and all!! Just kidding - he really looks good - looking forward to some rydes with him and the group in the not to distant future!!!

[DocRags]

Got to see Erags and DocRags today they stopped by at the VA today - looking forward to some rydes with him and the group in the not to distant future!!!

We are looking forward to your health improving so that you are able to join us on a group ride soon, Bill. We enjoyed some riding this afternoon after Ed's VA appts, but it was a little chilly as we came home after sunset.

[Moosemanj]

Great News!