BS: Another biopsy

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 06:35 AM

Will they change one into single malt?

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 09:09 PM

durned well better!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: CLETUS HARDDINGER
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 08:03 PM

So Bill......Will they come and change a flat beer?

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 07:42 PM

You should join AAA-AA...special club for folks who are being driven to drink.

(keep on keeping on!)

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 07:27 PM

I'm feeling like a friggin' yo yo! Up on the throat news, down on the allergy news, up on the Grammy news. These Doctors are driving me to drink. I suppose I should thank them.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: CLETUS HARDDINGER
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 04:54 PM

I got me a rash wun time. It wuzza reel bad rash tu cuz I got it on my genuine parts down thair an it mayd me scratch my own sef rite in pubic with everbuddy thinkin it wuz funny. Did yu scratch yer genuines too? Whut got bad wuz wen the rash mayd me swell up reel bad an my genuines got so big thet I cudint close my pantz an had ta soke em in a big bucket.If ya had ta soke yer nutz in a bucket kendall then I feel purty bad for ya cuz see whut can happen iz thet whoever izza gittin ya the marm salts an water can mess up an git it tu dam hot. Thats whut happint wen Paw let Buford fil tha buckit. I had ta go ta tha doc an he rapt up my genuines in sum bandaj stuff cuz by now they wuz tha size of a basketball.

Thet shur wuz a bad time.

CLETUS

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 04:33 PM

We contacted everyone close to us.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 03:07 PM

Ahhhhhh Poor little you. Next time you get the call to pick up the dog.


Tell me you did not learn of the allergic reaction here on Mudcat. Please....

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Becca72
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 10:30 AM

Mary, at least you got a phone call...

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 10:30 AM

She better not - I don't and I'm Head Groupie.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 08:02 PM

We didn't expect to be gone all day. Do you have a key to our house?

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: ranger1
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 06:31 PM

Glad things went well (except for the rash bit). I do have a bone to pick with you about leaving poor Seamus all alone at Auntie Mary's when he could have been out exploring the wilds of Pownal with the rest of the Yellow Dog Pack...

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 02:39 PM

Not what you think, you dirty old man!
I meant renal failure. Did you not know that in addition to my many talents I am the resident Drama Queen? LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Midchuck
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 02:25 PM

Sinsull: I had visions of organ transplants.

The way you women carry on about Kendall...how do you mean that?

Peter

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 01:56 PM

VT you most certainly did not offend me. Anyone who loves Glen Coe can do no wrong.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 01:02 PM

VT - I don't think you offended Kendall - there really are very few things that he would want to do than to tell stories and sing again, to you or to anyone else. He misses that voice, as do we all.

KT - He was very good, put up with my ministrations pretty well - I think that they may have put a sedative in the mix, though!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: KT
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 12:59 PM

What a frightening way to wrap up a long day!

Geez - you two sure know how to get the most out of a day though, don't you? From "waiting game" trepidation to eager hopeful anticipation for meeting Dr Z. to surprise hives to Grammy nominations! Jacqui, how many times did you ask, "How you doing?" on the bus ride home before he got up and took another seat?

Sounds VERY hopeful! Hooray!
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 12:46 PM

Virginia Tam, there are few things I'd rather be able to do than tosing you a song, or tell you a story.

Oh dear Kendall. I didn't mean for me especially. Just that I would look forward to any sessions in which you may be performing, when I finally get to a Getaway or visit New England and beyond.

Also expressing hope for recovery of your voice.

Sorry.. did not mean to offend in anyway.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 12:44 PM

What a roller coaster of events and emotions this thread represents. Good luck in all of these things, Kendall. The nomination should put some bounce in your step and help with the recovery from everything else. Hang in there, Jacqui!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 12:03 PM

(Expletive deleted)

Here's to a new brighter day!

Who needs allergic reactions on top of what must already be a stressful experience?

Glad to hear you're safely back home.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 10:50 AM

Have to admit - Jacqui's phone call scared the crap out of me. I had visions of organ transplants.

Come on you two. Give it a rest will ya?

Can't have you looking like a teenager with acne when you pick up your Grammy.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 10:37 AM

My dad had the same reaction to "Caine" drugs, Kendall. Imagine your bad reaction on top of arms covered with poison ivy lesions.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 10:35 AM

AND you were very close to Mass General. (Walking distance if so inclined.)

Glad the news is good!

Dr. Z "is like a guided missile" when it comes to eliminating every single cancer cell.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 10:32 AM

I think the Universe needs to take a chill pill and give you folks a rest! Sheesh! I am doubly happy you were in the doc's office when it happened.

maeve, thanks for the link. That is indeed recognition long deserved.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 10:06 AM

I'm just glad it happened at the doctor's office and not when we were on the coach heading home. As it was, it scared the life out of me to see Kendall in such distress, particularly knowing the way that allergic reactions can go.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Becca72
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 09:26 AM

That is a very common reaction to lidocaine.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 07:15 AM

Virginia Tam, there are few things I'd rather be able to do than to sing you a song, or tell you a story.

I'm back to normal...well, normal for me; and one thing they suggested that I write on the back of my drivers license, ALLERGIC TO LIDOCAINE. I did.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: My guru always said
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 06:10 AM

So glad to hear the good news from Dr Z, bless that man!
Hoping the rash doesn't come back, thanks for posting when you must have been exhausted jacqui!
Love & Hugs to you both!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 06:07 AM

Timely and well-earned praise for Kendall, Jacqui, and Dan
Singing Through the Hard Times

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 05:37 AM

Thank you for taking time to post when you were so tired, Jacqui. It sounds like that new door has opened. I'll be in touch.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: MikeL2
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 05:30 AM

hi jacqui

Great to hear the good news.....

Hope they can find the cause of the allergy soon...strangely enoughI had a couple of allergic re-actions during my treatmenat but nothing as intense as Kendals....they never have nailed down the cause.....occasionally I do get an outbreak but I have the medication ready and it clears almost instantly.

You are in good hands...

I'm batting for you..

regards

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: gnu
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 05:02 AM

Too bad about the rash. Encouraging news about the cords. Hang in there kids.

And great news from Spaw!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 02:42 AM

Very good news apart from the allergic reaction. Sure it wasn't just nerves? My Andie used to break out in horrible hives when she was under major stress. He has been under a lot of pressure of worry. I know he seems all smooth on the surface, but maybe he is like a duck, paddling for all he's worth underneath.

Kat is spot on with the ice packs. dampen and freeze some tea towels and you can mold them around different affected areas.

Spaw - that shingles thing is worrying. TSO's Mum had last year at 81 and she suffered a good deal. His dad has (what the very young GP is calling) ecxema but I think it is shingles. Because: it came on so suddenly, he is in terrible discomfort, cannot handle pressure or brushing of fabric against affected areas, keeps getting a bad chill. He is 90 and he nursed his wife when she had it last year. We are going to ring the parents and recommend they seek a second opinion and to give all the info, especially Pam's case last year.

Kendall getting some of his voice back will be fantastic. Maybe around the time I can finally get to the north east USA I will hear a tall tale, mayhaps even a song.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: olddude
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 12:18 AM

You know how I feel Captain ...
anything you need, you call

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Tinker
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:46 PM

I posted earlier today and it appears to have disapearred into cyber space.... oh well I would have probably ended up in the cellar anyway..

The news is such that I can go to bed reassured.... Thanks for keeping such close care of him Jacqui..

Hugs to you both

Good close ones

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:28 PM

Wow....that was 200........this is 201.


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:12 PM

The news sounds good to me! At first reading, the rash had some of the signs of Shingles. Truthfully Kendall, if you haven't had a Shingles shot, you need one. For those over 60 the odds and consequences and pain of Shingles go up. Shingles info from the Mayo Clinic.

I am truly happy and as you know, this whole damn place will be with you in January too!!!

The wedding rings are a long story, but its going to be a Christmas surprise to my best friend that I married in '86.


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 10:49 PM

SO glad you are home and the news sounds good! If his feet are too itchy, put some ice bags on them...it works! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how it went. I hope you both get lost of deep rest, tonight.

luvyabucketskat

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 10:24 PM

Sounds like good news......KENDALL, DON'T SCRATCH!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 10:01 PM

We just got back from Boston at 9.15.

We had a good meeting with Dr Zeitels and his staff - Kendall will be going in for a procedure to remove the cancer on January 14th and then Dr Zeitels will be looking to make sure that the cancer is contained and that Kendall's cords are in the best possible shape for work to give him more voice. Dr Zeitels said that Kendall is a suitable candidate, once his cords are stabilised, for the new procedure that is going to be started within the next two years - the materiel for this is now in production and, because they do not intend to market the materiel, but simply to use it themselves, FDA approval should only take a matter of 30 days.

While we were waiting for a voice assessment session Kendall developed a red blotchy rash on his hands, face and torso. He was very hot and had blurred vision. I thought that it might be an allergic reaction to one of the sprays that were used before the tube was put into his nostril and called for some help. We ended up with a roomful of firemen and paramedics and Kendall was carted off in an ambulance to the emergency room at Mass General. By this time Kendall was in real pain from the itching and was put onto an IV with all sorts of stuff to try and reduce the reaction. Luckily the rash subsided and he was sprung from the hospital at about 6.50, just in time to make a mad dash for the 7.15 coach. We have instructions for what to do if the rash comes back and we have an appointment with his doctor tomorrow morning to start an investigation as to what he reacted to.

Right now, it's time to just relax and get some sleep.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 09:56 PM

May your homecoming be one of peace and confidence.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: KT
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 08:50 PM

A very long day for you, Kendall & Jacqui ~ We're all with you, friends.

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 07:14 PM

Thank you, Mary. Waiting, playing guitar, singing, waiting here.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: GUEST,SussexCarole
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 06:53 PM

Waiting & watching this thread xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 06:51 PM

Just heard from Jacqui. They are catching the 7:15 bus back to Maine and should be home before 10PM.
All the brothers were valiant...

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:37 PM

So, Mary- How late is late?

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: gnu
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:26 PM

VT... "whew! i was wonderin whe someone would get bounce snatch thing.... well i am off to bed in a few minutes."

That was close!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: DougR
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:15 PM

Fingers are crossed, Kendall.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:08 PM

whew! i was wonderin whe someone would get bounce snatch thing. saves me bawlin about nobody ever payin attention.

well i am off to bed in a few minutes. you guys play nice.

hope to wake to some good news.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: gnu
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 04:53 PM

Blimp! Hahahahahaaa.