Some years are just tough - brain cancer

[Gian4]

Positive thoughts all heading in your direction.
Gian4

[britman]

Sir, I just hope that if I am ever in the same situation that you are facing I will react with the same dignity and fortitude you are showing.  May the the good Lord watch over you and your family........


George

[jbell]

Mike, so sorry to hear about your situation.  Didn't realize all this time you lived in Austin.  I'm up in Georgetown and if you need a wingman when you start riding again, PM me.  My schedule is fairly open.  If you're ever at COTA, let me know, I'm out there a lot........Jack.

[80CX100]

Mike,     Very sorry to hear this news.

     It was only discovered posthumously, but my father had passed away from complications from an undiagnosed brain cancer;

     I'm glad that you're on the game and in the game, living large and out loud.

     Sending you thoughts and energy from afar.

     Kelly

[Jim Rich]

MD Anderson is the best, if anyone can cure you, they will do it. 

[Stephen]

Prayers for healing, Mike

[mjptexas]

So here’s my current  status:

We are at +17 days since they removed the brain tumor.

We spent Tuesday at the MD Andersen cancer center in Houston.  Meetings primarily confirmed we are on the proper path for treatment.  We will meet with them again in Mid November after I have completed the first round of radiation and chemotherapy.  Discussion at that time will be around potential trial treatments vs. the standard approach.

I see the surgeon on the 24th.  I’m hoping he will remove the stitches.

I begin radiation/chemo treatments on September 30.  I will receive 30 radiation treatments over a six-week period, along with chemotherapy (in pill form).  There will be a bout a 5-week break after that before the next round of treatment starts.

Physically and mentally I feel fine.  I’ve had literally no pain and so far have maintained a pretty good attitude.  My reading, which was the major symptom, has improved dramatically, which is a big relief.

I'm anxious to get back on a motorcycle, but it may be a few weeks before that happens.

That’s all for now.

[RinkRat II]

      We're with you Mike, keep bringing us good news! The best to you and your family.

       Paul B

[LowRyter]

So here’s my current  status:

We are at +17 days since they removed the brain tumor.

We spent Tuesday at the MD Andersen cancer center in Houston.  Meetings primarily confirmed we are on the proper path for treatment.  We will meet with them again in Mid November after I have completed the first round of radiation and chemotherapy.  Discussion at that time will be around potential trial treatments vs. the standard approach.

I see the surgeon on the 24th.  I’m hoping he will remove the stitches.

I begin radiation/chemo treatments on September 30.  I will receive 30 radiation treatments over a six-week period, along with chemotherapy (in pill form).  There will be a bout a 5-week break after that before the next round of treatment starts.

Physically and mentally I feel fine.  I’ve had literally no pain and so far have maintained a pretty good attitude.  My reading, which was the major symptom, has improved dramatically, which is a big relief.

I'm anxious to get back on a motorcycle, but it may be a few weeks before that happens.

That’s all for now.

I am thinking you're good to go man.  I'll see you in Austin at MotoGp 2020.   Anyone wants to join us is welcome. 

Mike's a generous guy, I'll bet he'll buy the first round.  <Guzzi tightwad content>

See ya in April Mike.  Make mine a single malt, even if it's from Colorado.   

[lti_57]

Oh f*** man    I am so sorry to hear this
f***ing Cancer  my wife was diagnosed with a GBM she fought it hard for 2.5 years  we had great times. like nothing happened.
Other then the trips to the doctor and MRI then the damn waiting period
 she pasted 2.5 years ago 
damn i am sorry man  take your trip do what you want to do now don't wait