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 03/22 |
Hello everyone, I can now share a few things that has been going on in my life for the last year. In May last year I was scanned and they found kidney 3 boulders, 1 was 10mm and 2 were k 8mm. Yes they were boulders for sure. It would require surgery as they do not ultrasonically bust up large kidney stones, the 10mm stone they Jack hammered into 3 pieces. When they were looking around, they saw something that didn't look right in my bladder. Further scans and a pathology test confirmed I have bladder cancer! As a result I resigned from doing the speed measurement at the various 1 mile shootouts I had been doing for the last 15 years (that's why I have 291,000 miles on my Breakaway) Finishing the last race in late October 2017, I had to turn my attention to ME! I have never learned how to say NO but this time I had no choice! Kidney stone removal surgery, further bladder examination, more path tests and more, i Was no longer in control of my destiny, I had to beat this thing within me! I contacted dear friend who is an Oncologist, she and her husband were able to get names at 2 places in my area that specialize in bladder cancer. I was lucky to get into Stanford for further exams and treatment. 6 weeks of BCG to raise my immune system responses, further testing and then bladder surgery. The cancer was located in a diverticulum of the bladder. Initial results showed there was no cancer in other parts of the bladder. Parts and pieces of the surgery were sent out and path reports confirmed surgery margins were negative and the lymph nodes around the bladder were negative. Good news but further confirmation needed. After surgery and a programed delay I started another round of 6 weeks of BCG treatment. Couple of weeks delay with an infection I finished that series of BCG treatments in late July. More waiting for the last cytoscopy. Finally today I had the scope of my bladder and absolutely no sign of cancer in my bladder. The Doctor commented on how fast I had healed and how well the healing of the surgery went. He was very pleased with the results! Of course so was I! Certainly by the grace of God I am cancer free! I now will start another series of 3 BCG treatments tomorrow for 3 weeks. That will end August 31 and I will have no further treatment or test for 3 months. My immune system has reacted well my body has responded correctly and for now I can truly say I am bladder cancer free! This has been quite a journey! September 1 I will be on the road again! Will see some of you and looking forward to Mary Ray's GTG at Tom Sawyer RV Park, I will be there! Ed 94 30' Breakaway #3864 30-BS-6B side entry New Cummins 5.9L, 375+ HP Allison 6 speed Spartan chassis K9DVC Tankless water heater | ||
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Great news! Rusty  "StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields | |||
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I can't think of anything better to celebrate, even Mary Ray's birthday can't beat that!  Looking forward to seeing you again, as always. Take care and be well  9708-M0037-37MM-01 "98" Monarch 37 Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison Cummins 8.3 325+ hp | |||
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| 8/19 |
I am not sure what BCG is. It really does not matter.  What matters is you have a clean health slate. Thank God for good health. Thank you Ed for sharing your good health story. May good health be granted to all of us. | |||
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3/22 |
Hot Dang Great News for everyone that knows you or will in the future. Figured you were feeling better by seeing the increase in your post Activity!  Dana & Lynn 1997 38ft Monarch front entry Spartan Mountain Master Chassis Cummins 8.3 325hp Allison MD-3060 6 speed 22.5 11R Cummins Factory Exhaust Brake 8000 watt Quiet Diesel Generator 9608-M0022-38MI-4C Christened Midnight 1972 22ft 72081169MC22C Christened Camp Barth | |||
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3/23 |
Fantastic news Ed, always great to see a fighter like you win!!! Hope to meet you at Mary Ray's birthday celebration if I can make it.. 1971 24 ft Barth Continental P30 chassis 350 engine | |||
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3/19 |
G R E A T N E W S thanks for sharing something to celebrate | |||
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3/23 |
One more for our team!  | |||
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1/12 |
ED: All Betty & I can say is the Lord is wonderful & all things are possible if you believe in him....Carl Former owner of "THE TOY" 1988 Barth Regal SE 33' Tag 1992 Barth Breakaway 32' 2005 Coachmen Mirada 32' DS | |||
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6/19 |
Glad to hear that Ed. Bill & Sherrie '65 Barth Travel Trailer (built in '64) B1-174-24 '66 Barth Travel Trailer D11-412-24 www.WilliamMitchellStudios.com | |||
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1/12 |
I had Bladder cancer many years ago and had BCG treatments and it was very successful (but very scary) We will keep you in our prayers, Richard & Robin
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2/16 |
Your good news is wonderful and certainly is more important than a Birthday GTG. Looking forward to seeing you in September. Mary Don't mess with us old folks, we don't get old by being stupid! 1968 Barth trailer, 1975 Barth Motorhome and 1985 Barth Motorhome | |||
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2/10 |
Glad to hear you've got a good report and hope that all stays well! Have not (yet?)had such conditions, so I'm sure I do not fully appreciate the scare it would induce! God Bless! Best Regards Bud 1993 Breakaway 36ft & 1977 20 ft Spartan: air ride and brakes & P32(?) Cummins: 8.3 litre 250hp, PACBrake Allison 3060 (6 spd) Front entry, side hallway 7.5 kw diesel gen. 1999 2dr Tracker 4X4 5spd, SMI Braking system | |||
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10/17 |
Great news, Ed! Next time don't keep it so close to your vest. As you can see from all the posts, there is a wonderful support system out here (and up There). God Bless...as He already has! Lou | |||
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4/23 |
Google turned up this.. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin And, Ed..glad to hear your on the road again.. .. ( skip ad ) M/C-W 1991 early XL-style (maybe 1 of 2?) Breakaway... but prior to that actual (XL) designation... 2nd Breakaway w/Cat 3208T 250 hp motor 4 spd MT643 Allison trans Gilig Air suspension chassis/brakes Data Tag: 9010 3694 34-BG-1B | |||
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