Cont.
This past Monday I saw my Oncology Doctor. After my regular lab work I waited the usual 2 hours in a small waiting room filled to the brim with 12 or so folks. Some watching the TV on CNN, others reading, some just staring at the wall, others still carrying on a quite conversation with someone that was sitting next to them, but all with the hope the next name called would be theirs. I happen to hear two guys talking about motorcycles, so you can be sure what I was doing. LOL As I was listening one of the men was called in to see the Doc. So I asked the one remaining if he goes south to get some wind in his face during the winter. Our conversation went on from there. A good conversation at that, it really lifted me up. Then he was called, back to quite anticipation that filled the air and finally I was called to see my Oncologist.
Sue went into the little examination room and the usual question and answer started right in. I brought him up to speed as best I could, then, even without Sue or even me for that mater, I said to the Doc, "This dying stuff isn't panning out for me very well. So lets get along with the living part of this cancer." I know that I wrote in the past how much I didn't like the nasty side effects from the chemo I was on and that I didn't want it anymore. The Doc was full aware of my strong feeling on this subject too. Anyway, after all the talking about bikes and riding I decided that I wanted to ride again, maybe for another season. I asked the Doc to explain to me the new chemo that I had not had before, the one that he though might help me by lessening the growth of the tumors and also resulting in less pain. So, he did his best to fill me in. I talked for a few minutes seeking lots of info, but to simply say, I want to ride again. I asked him if I could get a treatment right then and there. He said "NO". My kidney has to be a little better and he wants a ct-scan done before so it could be compared to one done 3 to 4 weeks later. The Doc was surprised as was Sue and even me. But, I'm going to go ahead and give it a try. I'm set to get this new chemo on the 23rd of January. It will be only one day of chemo treatment and then a month will pass before I can have it again, if I have it again.
As you all know, I have been kicking around the idea to sell the better of my two bikes. I have sent out an e-mail in the past a couple of times to some folks that I thought might be interested in my Heritage Springer or might know someone who might want it and I have also mentioned it on the 3 harley forums that I am a member of.
A few folks asked for more details but as you know, times are tough and money is tight. Plus, as it turns out January 2nd (the day I sold her) isn't the usual day to sell a motorcycle. But I must say, I couldn't be happier as to who bought it. My long time friend John. What makes it so cool is I'm as happy as he is. I am really looking forward to riding with him. I sure will miss my heritage springer but the sale of her also has lifted a load off my shoulders.
Last of all, I want to say happy new year to you and thanks to all of you that wished me a happy birthday. My birthday was full of family and friends, some at my home others by e-mail and forum posts and pm's as well as snail-mail and even phone calls. I am truly a blessed man to have so many that care about me. thank you all so much.
I hope this is the best year ever for all of you, lol and me too.
See you soon
warmest regards
Sam
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