I’m back - not sure anyone noticed, LOL

[Mellow Yellow]

Been a crazy 2022.

In February I was diagnosed with aggressive skin cancer. My dermatologist ignored it and said it was nothing to worry about. It grew from one to 5 lesions. When I finally got to a surgeon, she went berserk. She did some work, but referred me to London.
That surgeon, a great guy, proceeded to remove 1/2 my scalp. Between procedures I caught Covid. That put me down for three weeks. Dec 5 next surgery, removed a muscle from my back to put on my head.

It appears things are healing, but a long way to go. I’m not as pretty as I used to be.

Going to try and get to some events this year.

[RedSN]

Oh man, sorry to hear about that K.

Looking forward to seeing you back out there. Here’s to 2023 being better.
Fuck Cancer. :fight1:

[Mustang4]

Sorry that you had to go through that.
Glad you're on the healing path and hope things go more smoothly for you now.

[92redragtop]

Dang that's a journey you've been on with COVID on top of "undiagnosed" cancer - sorry to hear. Sounds like they're finally getting ahead of it and prognosis is good? All the best in recovery.

[CON VERT]

All the best, speedy recovery !

[Stephen06GT]

All the best to you Kevin. Kick cancer’s ass!!

[Old Fart]

Praying for an easy recovery!

[ZR]

Your on the mend, congrats brother.

[Ghost Rider]

Welcome back! Sorry to hear but good that you're on the mend!

[5.4MarkVIII]

All the best in your recovery.

[True Blue]

Welcome back! All the best to you Kevin.

[Black Sheep]

Are you sure you were pretty to begin with…lol.
All kidding aside…that is some scary shiat you are going/ went through…wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
Keep your spirits high with a positive attitude and I am sure all will be good. Appearance doesn’t matter…Life Does…

[MUSTANGWOP]

Welcome back and hoping for a speedy recovery for you.

[Scrape]

Welcome back. Cancer sucks. Glad to hear you are on the mend!

[mavrrrick]

Speedy recovery brother!! FUCK CANCER!!

[Laffs]

Holy friggg Kevin, hope things turn around for ya soon that's a scary scenario to deal with.

Also I'm hoping that's not a Windsor dermatologist who's last name starts with an R who dropped the ball. If it is I already want to fight that guy for a previous failing at his job.

[Blackmare]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[Uncle Buck]

Terrible experience for you. Glad you’re on the mend.

I had a bout with Melanoma myself about 10 years back. Thought it was the end of me but a misdiagnosis went in my favour and it wasn’t as bad as I was told.

Make sure you do your follow up appointments for 5 years at least.

Fuck cancer!

[Zee]

All the best man, I would sue the crap out of that dermatologist for neglect.
Hope your recovery goes well, looking forward to meeting you this year if you decide to come out :)

[shakin]

Best wishes on your road to recovery. Sending you positive energy and vibes.

[Mellow Yellow]

UPDATE:

Follow up with Doctor yesterday. Pathology report indicated they got everything. No cancer in the affected area. That’s great!

Now a dilemma. To radiate or not to radiate? We’re talking 5 days a week for 6 weeks! I know people who have had major side effects and others who breezed through it.

So undecided.

Does anyone have experiences with radiation either personally or through their circles?

[Stephen06GT]

Whatever you choose Kevin, best of luck. Fuck Cancer!!!

[5.4MarkVIII]

My mom went threw the same decision. It’s not an easy one.
From what I understand. There is a limit to how much radiation you can have in your lifetime. So have to consider age and chance of reoccurrence

In my moms case since hers was so aggressive they opted to proceed but she also suffers from a degenerative neurological disorder. The radiation had an unforeseen effect on her other stuff and the dr called it off after the first couple rounds.

Every case is different. Talk it over with the dr and family. What ever you choose. All the best. Prays are with you.

[Mellow Yellow]

Holy friggg Kevin, hope things turn around for ya soon that's a scary scenario to deal with.

Also I'm hoping that's not a Windsor dermatologist who's last name starts with an R who dropped the ball. If it is I already want to fight that guy for a previous failing at his job.


It is!

Not sure what to do, but I want to do something!

[ZR]

^ Kick it's ass.

[Ponyryd]

Happy to hear you’re okay Kev, I texted you a few weeks back, then I heard about your cancer from Adam, so yea I got a bit worried-but I knew you would kick it’s ass and be back! Lmk who this doc is next time we chat in private, I’ll make sure to avoid him if the need ever arises.
All the best for your radiation decision, that really sucks you have to choose, and hopefully you fly through it if it comes to that.

[Mellow Yellow]

Happy to hear you’re okay Kev, I texted you a few weeks back, then I heard about your cancer from Adam, so yea I got a bit worried-but I knew you would kick it’s ass and be back! Lmk who this doc is next time we chat in private, I’ll make sure to avoid him if the need ever arises.
All the best for your radiation decision, that really sucks you have to choose, and hopefully you fly through it if it comes to that.

I’m getting around much better now.

I also moved back to Windsor (Riverside).
Let me know if you want to connect.

[Ponyryd]

I’m getting around much better now.

I also moved back to Windsor (Riverside).
Let me know if you want to connect.

Yeah I heard that as well, too bad about the old place, that really sucks bud.
I’m sure you’re really busy right now, what I need isn’t urgent and can wait, I’ll take it to pm.

[Laffs]

I’m getting around much better now.

I also moved back to Windsor (Riverside).
Let me know if you want to connect.

Welcome back to Riverside. Sure I'll see you around the neighborhood.

[Mellow Yellow]

Updated update

The skin graft was not successful, soooo, on Feb 14 we get a redo!

Another 2 hr operation, hopefully this one works.
Everything else is good.

[ZR]

Fingers cross two times a charm.

[Stephen06GT]

Good luck Kevin.

[Ponyryd]

Damn that sucks, best of luck with the next one dude.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Best of luck, glad to hear everything else is good.

[Scrape]

Best of luck Kevin. Praying for a speedy recovery.

[CON VERT]

Speedy Recovery :mechanic:

[Mellow Yellow]

Thanks for all the well wishes.

Surgery went well.

Surgeon wants to ensure this skin graft works so I am being kept in hospital until Friday.
The first dressing is apparently very important.

I have high confidence in this surgeon so am expecting good results.

I just don’t like hospitals.

[5.4MarkVIII]

All the best. Not a fun place to be but good to hear they are taking extra steps this time

[ChickenLips]

I'm a fan of straw hats in summer, beanies in winter. My lack of northern coverage is less dramatic though.

[Mellow Yellow]

I'm a fan of straw hats in summer, beanies in winter. My lack of northern coverage is less dramatic though.

I don’t go outside without a shirt, even a pool, and seldom wear shorts.

Hats (big ones) will definitely be the norm.

[Mellow Yellow]

UPDATE

According to my last CT scan (3 weeks ago), doc says I’m cancer free!!!
Been a long 2 years.

Still another year on immunotherapy (this is normal), but all looks good.

Still a lingering issue with my skin graft, but that’s getting better too.

[Laffs]

Congrats Kevin, thats great news.

[Stephen06GT]

Great news Kevin.

[RedSN]

cancer free ...what a weight off your shoulders that must be.
Congrats!

[5.4MarkVIII]

Great news. Congrats

[mavrrrick]

Great news brother!!!! F*** CANCER!!! Great job man!!


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[Jeff Esliger]

Welcome back,get well speedy recovery

[Scrape]

Glad to hear the great news. Cancer sucks.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Great news!!

[ZR]

Has to be an huge load off your mind, congrats.

[ChickenLips]

reborn, now you have two birthdays.

[Mellow Yellow]

reborn, now you have two birthdays.

Will certainly remember the day the doctor said I am cancer free!
January 30, 2024

[Ponyryd]

Awesome to hear Kevin! I honestly can’t believe how upbeat and positive you’ve been through all this, you’re definitely an inspiration to me, and many others I’m sure.

[Mellow Yellow]

Awesome to hear Kevin! I honestly can’t believe how upbeat and positive you’ve been through all this, you’re definitely an inspiration to me, and many others I’m sure.

Thanks.

I have always been a positive person.
Wasn’t sure how this was going to go, but I was determined to push on.


Hoping to bring the 300 to your shop soon to get an alignment done.
Engine is ready for reassembly after complete tear down. The stories that have shown up are amazing!

[Ponyryd]

Thanks.

I have always been a positive person.
Wasn’t sure how this was going to go, but I was determined to push on.


Hoping to bring the 300 to your shop soon to get an alignment done.
Engine is ready for reassembly after complete tear down. The stories that have shown up are amazing!

Sounds good as long as it’s not too low, my lowered G makes it on the rack no problem so it should be fine.

[ZR]

Be great to see it back up n running.