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01-22-2023, 10:08 AM
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C'est Tout
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Cajunland
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
This is one of the most amazing places I've ever been.
There is a common positive & courteous mindset among everyone there - from the valets to the shuttle drivers to the nurses to the PAs and to the doctors themselves.
It is all quite reassuring, to say the least.
I know I battle with many folks on this site - this is not a play for sympathy.
It is just a story about a great place.
I came to Houston Jan 2nd to prepare for an 8hr thoracic procedure that took place on Jan 6th involving three different surgeons (bone, soft tissue, plastic) and, as you would imagine, am in the midst of some extensive aftercare.
As you also might imagine, I had a good deal of trepidation before this surgery, but after speaking with my doctors, I felt a confident calm that everything was gonna be alright. All I had to do was surrender myself to their expertise.
I did just that.
So far so good.
I will finally be returning to the New Orleans area this Friday to continue my rehab/aftercare. It will be good to get home.
I want to recognize Dr. Zie Hye Lee, Dr. Merrick Ross, and Dr. Garrett Walsh. I owe them and MD Anderson a debt of gratitude that I'll never be able to repay.
They have given me a new future.
I'm gonna make it - I know it.
Be positive - always
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Last edited by PhantomOnTour; 01-22-2023 at 10:17 AM.
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01-22-2023, 11:39 AM
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The Voice of Reason!
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Canandaigua, New york
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Good luck to you, POT.
i was looking for your posts yesterday, great day of racing at FG.
We're gonna need your thoughts on TC races still ahead there.
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01-22-2023, 12:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Western NY
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I hope you're on the road to recovery.
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01-22-2023, 12:58 PM
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PA Steward
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Del Boca Vista
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Thanks for sharing that with us POT. I hope with the help of the doctors who took care of you, you're able to fully beat this in record time.
Your advice at the end is definitely something all should aspire to, but alas, as you know full well with me, it's kinda difficult these days...lol
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01-22-2023, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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One of the best (along with Memorial Sloan Kettering, Mayo, UCLA, and Harvard) places to be seen.
My oncologist did his residency there..You should get "cutting edge" evaluation and treatment.
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01-22-2023, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 46,884
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour
This is one of the most amazing places I've ever been.
There is a common positive & courteous mindset among everyone there - from the valets to the shuttle drivers to the nurses to the PAs and to the doctors themselves.
It is all quite reassuring, to say the least.
I know I battle with many folks on this site - this is not a play for sympathy.
It is just a story about a great place.
I came to Houston Jan 2nd to prepare for an 8hr thoracic procedure that took place on Jan 6th involving three different surgeons (bone, soft tissue, plastic) and, as you would imagine, am in the midst of some extensive aftercare.
As you also might imagine, I had a good deal of trepidation before this surgery, but after speaking with my doctors, I felt a confident calm that everything was gonna be alright. All I had to do was surrender myself to their expertise.
I did just that.
So far so good.
I will finally be returning to the New Orleans area this Friday to continue my rehab/aftercare. It will be good to get home.
I want to recognize Dr. Zie Hye Lee, Dr. Merrick Ross, and Dr. Garrett Walsh. I owe them and MD Anderson a debt of gratitude that I'll never be able to repay.
They have given me a new future.
I'm gonna make it - I know it.
Be positive - always
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Wow! An awesome story and a HUGE breath of fresh air coming from the medical "establishment" from which he so often hear negative horror stories, unfortunately. Thanks for sharing. And get well quickly!
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01-22-2023, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Reno, NV
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Get well, Phantom.
You've got lots more to do.
Prayers.
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01-22-2023, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
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Great story. Hope your on the road to recovery.
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01-22-2023, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Beaverdam Virginia
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Get well soon, recovering from surgery can be rough.
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01-22-2023, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Houston , Tx.
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Best of luck!! 
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01-22-2023, 09:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
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My best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
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01-22-2023, 09:31 PM
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clean money
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Maryland
Posts: 23,559
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Nice to hear your positivity, POT. Get Well.
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01-23-2023, 06:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: pen
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get well phantom!
a lot of winners still to be picked!!
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01-23-2023, 09:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 20,613
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Get well!
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01-23-2023, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
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That positive frame of mind HAS and will continue to beat this thing!
KEEP IT UP!
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