Seriously... I get the feeling that N_R's parents, knowing about this place now, would've said something if anything... drastic had happened, but still... :/
@North_Ranger, sound off buddy.
@North_Ranger, sound off buddy.
[Important] North_Ranger's Wacky Tumor Thread
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North_Ranger
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Not dead yet, so don't send any invitations for Chaz to return 
Posting is merely slow and difficult, as I still have only limited functionality in my right hand, and I try to focus on "bothering" that side of my body instead of growing more proficient with my left side. The process is slower, but this way it is much more likely I will eventually regain at least a good portion of my original functionality.
Things are... odd at the moment. I'm getting some radiotherapy, but that's about it. Beyond that it is mostly just trying to cope with mom essentially living with me and helping out with most daily functions while also trying to regain some indepedence.
Posting is merely slow and difficult, as I still have only limited functionality in my right hand, and I try to focus on "bothering" that side of my body instead of growing more proficient with my left side. The process is slower, but this way it is much more likely I will eventually regain at least a good portion of my original functionality.
Things are... odd at the moment. I'm getting some radiotherapy, but that's about it. Beyond that it is mostly just trying to cope with mom essentially living with me and helping out with most daily functions while also trying to regain some indepedence.
You'll be back to independence NR, and stronger than the docs say you will, you're not going to let any of it hold you down and I have faith in you to kick this obstacle's butt too.
The "like" is obviously not for still pain and discomfort, but for being able to post again and for keeping up the strength to try and get your good side up and running again. Go you!Not dead yet, so don't send any invitations for Chaz to return
Posting is merely slow and difficult, as I still have only limited functionality in my right hand, and I try to focus on "bothering" that side of my body instead of growing more proficient with my left side. The process is slower, but this way it is much more likely I will eventually regain at least a good portion of my original functionality.
Things are... odd at the moment. I'm getting some radiotherapy, but that's about it. Beyond that it is mostly just trying to cope with mom essentially living with me and helping out with most daily functions while also trying to regain some indepedence.
You do what you do, good sir. Know that all of us here are in your corner, and for whatever it's worth, if there's anything I (and I feel I can speak for the vast majority of Halforums here) or any of us can do, don't hesitate, even if it's just listening to you bitch about stuff. As you've no doubt noticed, a good venting session often does wonders.
Hakkaa pääle!
Hakkaa pääle!
North_Ranger
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I've heard some preachers say that God doesn't give us more than we can carry. Well, if my own life is anything to go by, that ain't true. Shit just keeps fuckin' pilin' up.
Living in a state of uncertainty now. The latest bloodworks showed that my kidney values are still rising, the kidney drain barely works and when it does, the urine is stained pink with blood. The doctor warned that there is a very real possibility that my one remaining kidney might be bailing out on me
They'll observe the situation, and hope that this is just a fluke. More blood tests later this week and next week, along with urine samples to see what's going on; unless the kidney values start dropping again, they can no longer treat me for cancer, and we have to start asking the big questions, like whether it is feasible to give me treatments that might permanently hospitalize me, or stop the treatments so I might live as normally as possible at home.
It's all gonna depend on the bloodworks, though... Until then all I can do is keep myself hydrated so the kidney has something to work on.
Living in a state of uncertainty now. The latest bloodworks showed that my kidney values are still rising, the kidney drain barely works and when it does, the urine is stained pink with blood. The doctor warned that there is a very real possibility that my one remaining kidney might be bailing out on me
They'll observe the situation, and hope that this is just a fluke. More blood tests later this week and next week, along with urine samples to see what's going on; unless the kidney values start dropping again, they can no longer treat me for cancer, and we have to start asking the big questions, like whether it is feasible to give me treatments that might permanently hospitalize me, or stop the treatments so I might live as normally as possible at home.It's all gonna depend on the bloodworks, though... Until then all I can do is keep myself hydrated so the kidney has something to work on.
North_Ranger
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No. They just told me to keep myself hydrated, minimum 2.5 liters a day. It wouldn't be so bad save for the fact that because the main tumor is in my bladder, I have to keep going to the toilet every 30-60 minutes. 24/7. Last night I barely slept
Ajattelen sinua! Toivottavasti paranet pian!
Courage, brother. We're pulling for you over here!
North_Ranger
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Is that a royal plural or a message from the doomweasels? 
From all of us. We want you to help us conquer northern Europe.
I mean, how can you say no to faces like these?
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I mean, how can you say no to faces like these?
I have not yet harnessed their natural talent for bending time and space. Yet.
North_Ranger
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Yyyeah... Today didn't exactly go as planned.
My kidney levels were still going up, meaning that
1.) they cannot give me the chemo without a serious risk to my already tormented body, and
2.) it is possible my good kidney may be shutting down as a result of prolonged chemotherapy. The drugs used in chemo are by their very nature toxic in large enough doses, and there comes a time when the body (or more specifically, usually the liver or the kidneys) can no longer take them.
There's still a glimmer of hope, though. They also took urine samples, and if they find traces of a viral infection, there is a potential cause for the elevated kidney values - a situation which can be treated with antibiotics. Beyond that, while the kidney levels are elevated as all fuck, they are still not life-threateningly so, and the doctor said that unless they keep rising, I could still be able to live on a few more years at least. And third, the cancer can still be treated to a limited degree with radiotherapy, with the focus on maintaining quality of life as long as possible.
So all in all, another giant serving of crap... but I try and stay positive about it all, and hope for the best.
My kidney levels were still going up, meaning that
1.) they cannot give me the chemo without a serious risk to my already tormented body, and
2.) it is possible my good kidney may be shutting down as a result of prolonged chemotherapy. The drugs used in chemo are by their very nature toxic in large enough doses, and there comes a time when the body (or more specifically, usually the liver or the kidneys) can no longer take them.
There's still a glimmer of hope, though. They also took urine samples, and if they find traces of a viral infection, there is a potential cause for the elevated kidney values - a situation which can be treated with antibiotics. Beyond that, while the kidney levels are elevated as all fuck, they are still not life-threateningly so, and the doctor said that unless they keep rising, I could still be able to live on a few more years at least. And third, the cancer can still be treated to a limited degree with radiotherapy, with the focus on maintaining quality of life as long as possible.
So all in all, another giant serving of crap... but I try and stay positive about it all, and hope for the best.
North_Ranger
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Only if the second round's on me, Tommi my good man.
I'm...not sure that's how it works. I hope you meant to say bacterial infection.
--Patrick
doomdragon6
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