I had a good talk with Dr. Logsdon today. He let me know that if it was himself in my position that he would do the same thing and be treated with this "cutting edge" treatment. He also told me that yes, this study is young, but it's not being done by some random doctors from some random hospital. These studies were led by a doctor from The Royal Marsden Cancer Center in the UK. The Royal Marsden is a larger cancer facility than M.D. Anderson at The University of Texas, which is the largest cancer center in the United States. The doctor at the Royal Marsden Cancer Center that led this study is Dr. Alan Horwich. Dr. Logsdon said that Dr. Alan Horwich is one of the "biggest brains" in the Testicular Cancer field, internationally. Dr. Horwich is the editor of the textbooks doctors use to study Testicular Cancer and The Treatment and Management of Testicular Cancer.
So.....This "cutting edge" treatment I'm doing is coming from one of the most highly regarded doctors in the world when it comes to Testicular Cancer. Dr. Logsdon studied at M.D. Anderson at the University of Texas. Dr. Miller studied at Stanford. My consultant that has helped me along the way is a retired Radiologist, former Chief of Radiology, who studied at Harvard.
Together these guys have a TON of experience and they are collaborating on my case. How could I not be positive? I really think it would be ignorant of me to be down in any way. I'm so lucky! Really.
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Russ:
All though you have this little detour in your life, you are a very LUCKY person. You took the bull by the horns and was very aggresive with your life turn. You are also very lucky to have so many good doctors, friends and family concerned about you. Friends and family really help you through your detours in life. We are very proud of you and love you very much. I know you will pull through all of this, and I will keep praying for you and your family.
Love You,
Aunt Donna
Russ, Your in good hands! Glad to hear you are going to be OK! Also really glad to see you have a positive attitude. You need that when fighting cancer.
Raidation won't be too bad. Everyone is diferent but majority do not have many issues. Think of a CT Scan but for 5 minutes in a closed room. I had radiation myself and by the 3rd week I knew what every restoroom in NJ looked like, who knew you can hold conference calls there :)
By the end of 4.5 weeks I was getting sick, but I cannot complain. Getting radiation pointed at your stomach does that, but I quickly recovered after the treatments were over. By 2 weeks after I was back to normal.
LIVESTRONG!
Hi Russ & Brandi,
I am so proud of you for taking charge of your treatment! You are an amazing man!!
I know you will do well and everything is going to be fine.
Of course we will keep you in our prayers. Tonight at Mass I'm asking Father for healing prayers for you.
Give yourself, Brandi and the kids a big hug from me...
Love to all,
Marge
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