BS: Kendall's biopsy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Raedwulf
Date: 11 Sep 04 - 01:05 PM

I refuse to waste healing energy on someone indestructible! ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: black walnut
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 09:34 AM

The period of waiting to know can be almost as agonizing as knowing. May all fears be quieted.

~b.w.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 09:52 AM

Kendall's biopsy: I was born long ago in Eastern Maine, the youngest of 411 children...
walked to school in the snow thirteen miles each way, up hill going and coming. ... refused to grow up until someone gave me a banjo... since then have made a career telling people things that aren't true, singing songs and distressing eligible women...but I am one helluva folksinger, anyway...

What do you mean, spelling?


A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,UK-er
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 12:07 PM

Thinking of you Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Áine
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 12:57 PM

I'm still holding you in my heart, my darlin' favorite Yankee ;-)

All the best, Áine

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: sledge
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 01:04 PM

Best wishes and thoughts

Sledge

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 05:43 PM

I had one of these here biopsies. it was a load of bollocks. Well, it was in my case anyway.
   I'm still going strong.So will you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Genie
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 06:26 PM

Amos, I think Kendall put you up to writing that "biopsy." So doesn't that make it an autopsy?

And it's way too soon for one of those, dontcha think? §'-D

Kendall, I hope your biopsy results are the same as the CT scan of Spaw's head. (They found nothing.)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,jacqui.c
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 08:54 PM

Hi all

Kendall has read and appreciated all your comments. At the moment he really doesn't know what reply to make so I'm just going to say thank you to all of you for making him laugh and feel glad that he has so many friends thinking of him right now.

He's scheduled for 7.30 tomorrow morning. We'll update you as soon as we get back from the hospital.

I love the lot of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dani
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 09:09 PM

Try to sleep: HA! Just know that we're thinking of you with love in the morning.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 09:18 PM

Jeeze Kendall ... you did it again. I'm holding in my hands ... even as I type ... another damned citation from the Everett City Fire Department. Something all that damned candle smoke that scared the neighbors ... again. Sure wish you'd stop this crap! Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,jacqui.c
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 11:30 AM

Well, we've not long got back from the hospital. Kendall is a little tired but is finding it difficult to comply with doctor's orders and not talk! He is, however, doing somewhat as he is told, even if just for a short while.

The doctor has 'some concerns' about what the growth is and we have to wait a few days for the biopsy results now. They can't really say how long that will take but we should have the results before the end of the week.

We'll keep you posted.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 12:16 PM

Prayer Chain updated, jacqui-- please let Kendall know we're all pulling for him.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 01:55 PM

Rest up, Captain. Waiting and keeping quiet are the hardest parts but it gives the rest of us a chance to get a word in edgewise.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 02:31 PM

Boy! And by his own telling, our edgewise words do some GOOD work! All good thoughts and thanks givings to you, Kendalldarlin'...and you, too, jacqui...we are with you in the aethers.:-)

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:02 PM

Thinking of you - best wishes
Kitty
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Blowzabella
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:32 PM

Hi - I missed the early part of this so forgive my late arrival. My prayers are in your direction.

Blowz

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:40 PM

GEEZE LOISE!! Now I've got a smokey spot on the ceiling above the mantel. Judy pissed at me ... something about too many candles ... again! Oh well. CHEERS, Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:50 PM

I can't thank you all enough for your support. This is very nervous making for me because it could mean the loss of my voice totally. I'm trying to remain positive, but in all honesty, I'm as nervous as a Christian Scientist with a severed artery.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 06:05 PM

I'm sure this must be HELL for you. I know, I've also sweated out biopsy reports. It's times like this that you'd think that someone, somewhere, in the medical diagnosis and communication area would realize your mental suffering and have the consideration to pick up the phone and call you, even if it's "after hours." Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 06:09 PM

Kendall, your "voice" is much more than the noises that come from your throat. It is there in how you convey your thoughts, in your word choices, in what you write, and in preferences you express in many ways. How you make sounds to convey those words is important, but there are many other ways to communicate. Were you to be struck dumb tomorrow, you'd still have plenty to say and many who want to read or otherwise understand your meaning. In a choice between your life or your vocal chords, you won't lose your "voice."

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: CapriUni
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 06:22 PM

Well, durn! I was hoping I could breathe again, today... Oh well, I can go a little bit longer if you can...

Inhales deeply, and sends you healing thoughts.

Joys and lovings. Ann

PS. What Stilly said. Your "voice" is more than the noises that come from your throat, even with fully functioning vocal chords. In the worse case scenerio (which I am not foreseeing), I fulling expect you to invent your own banjo language... after all, a banjo is much more portable than an orchestral harp...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ron Davies
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 09:42 PM

Kendall--

You're a fighter. Fortunately for us, you're on our side. Nothing will silence you---somebody has to be there to speak reason to the rest of the Down-East'ers--- ('Mainiacs' is considered bad form, no?)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: KT
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 10:21 PM

Thinking of you, Kendall...........and sending lots of love your way.......

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Janie
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 10:56 PM

Holy Smoke! Sounds like a lot of "holy" smoke going up. We'll keep it coming, friend.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: harpgirl
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 11:05 PM

...I know what worrying feels like, KenDoll! I can't believe you're letting that Brit drive you around in your van on Portland roads...you might need to stop off at the shrink's as well... old pal o' mine...


I was thinking...If I couldn't hear and you couldn't sing, we would have been the perfect couple!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Annie
Date: 14 Sep 04 - 12:14 AM

Thinking of you and hoping you get the best news, Kendall!

Annie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: artbrooks
Date: 14 Sep 04 - 12:48 AM

Nothing yet? Thinking of you...take care.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mudlark
Date: 14 Sep 04 - 02:52 AM

Waiting is the pits...hang in there. Hope doc's "concern" is misplaced and all is well...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 01:47 AM

I got the results yesterday, and it is not good. The cancer is back. Next step is a C.A.T. scan to see if it has spread. If it has, all bets are off. If not, I have to choose among three options:
1 Total removal of voice box. No voice at all.
2 Partial removal. That would mean being left with a raspy voice.
2 Removal of just the cancer by laser or scalpel. That would mean a raspy voice and the chance of the cancer coming back.
Life sucks sometimes.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:01 AM

Thats a real pain, Kendall. Whatever they need to do we will all be thinking of you and hoping for the best.

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:03 AM

Sorry to hear your results, please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. I only know you from your postings here on mudcat, but you seem like a fighter to me. Keep fighting Kendall! We are all with you.
love

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Jeanie
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:07 AM

Oh (((((( Kendall ))))))
Sending Love and the goodest of all good-good-good thoughts to you and to Jacqui, too,
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 06:37 AM

Sending lots of healing energy and hugs your way Kendall.

Keep fighting
Love
Khatt

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 07:26 AM

I've already pm'd you, Kendall, but I wanted to add something for jacqui-

I'm glad you two are together for all of this. I promise you it will help.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:39 AM

CRAP! Thoughts are with you Cap'n!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: artbrooks
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:41 AM

Shit!!

Anyway, I worked for a guy once who had had his larynx removed, and he communicated very effectively with one of those gadgets that looks like a large mic. He couldn't raise his voice to yell at me, but it sent tone of voice quite well.

Hard decision to make, but you know that we are all with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Keith A
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:41 AM

Hard news mate.
Very best wishes,
Keith.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Janie
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:44 AM

DAMNATION!!! (((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))).

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Essex Girl
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:08 AM

Sad to hear the news Kendall,I sincerely hope that you'll pull through soon. Hang on in there Jacqui I'm thinking of you both.
Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Charley Noble
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:16 AM

Definitely time to consult the specialists for a 2nd opinion. Is it worth going down to John Hopkins again to talk to the people you dealt with last time? I'm sure we could come up with a driver and some hospitality along the way to cushion the trip.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:28 AM

I'm sending all the love and support I can.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:31 AM

the good news

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: RangerSteve
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:33 AM

I've been away for a few days, so I missed this thread. You're in my prayers, and, I assume, everyone else's who have answered this thread. I don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:35 AM

Kendall, don't abandon ship just yet! Strong hand on the lines, now.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:41 AM

Yeah, life does on occasion suck. Just sorry that you are going thru these sucky times so...

...I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Peace
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 10:00 AM

Very sorry, Kendall. However, the news about you and jacqui c is great, and two good spirits together are a powerful force.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Pete Peterson
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 10:13 AM

Sorry to hear this. . . you probably need a few days to adjust and decided what to do. . . know, then, that I'm thinking about you. YEA Kendall!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 10:48 AM

Kendall, big hugs from me.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Wolfgang
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 11:00 AM

A hell of a choice. We can but hope for you that a choice is left to you at all.

Wolfgang