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19 February 2012, 01:32

MacD37

I got some good news

Well I got some good news this last Thursday! I went to a follow-up visit at Texas Oncology last Thursday and after another down-the-throat scope, and a scan, the radiation therapy Doctor declared me free of my throat cancer, and no indication of it metastasizing into the lymph system.
This after six years of treatment, and follow-up by two doctors. I have another visit with the surgeon who did the cutting in April, and I’m hoping he will be of the same opinion. If so maybe I can get back to some serious hunting, before I get too old or any older. I’m about to complete my 75th year, so I need to hurry to catch up!

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....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1
DRSS Charter member
"If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982

Hands of Old Elmer Keith

19 February 2012, 01:38

Tim Carney

Best of news, Mac

Regards, Tim

19 February 2012, 01:40

N E 450 No2

That is GREAT news Mac.

19 February 2012, 01:45

Snowwolfe

Congrats!

Now you need to order a new double and line up a hunt

Mac, Stick around for awhile, I enjoy your wisdom.

Randy

19 February 2012, 01:53

Biebs

Mac, great to hear. Now....BACK TO HUNTING !!!! :-)

19 February 2012, 01:55

Grenadier

Fantastic! It is always nice to hear a success story such as yours. I bet you aren't passing out any cigars, though.

19 February 2012, 02:12

Todd Williams

Mac,

That's great news. I'm sorry but I didn't know you had a problem. Good to hear you have a clean bill of health.

Yep, you need to catch up now!

19 February 2012, 02:16

465H&H

As one cancer survivor to another _ GOOD SHOW!

465H&H

19 February 2012, 02:17

7kongoni

VERY happy to hear the good news!!!!

19 February 2012, 02:23

MJines

Great news Mac. Now pack up the double and go whack a buffalo.

19 February 2012, 02:52

Fallow Buck

congrats on the good news. Time to go hunting again!!

rgds
kiri

19 February 2012, 02:57

Mike Brooks

That is GREAT news Mac!

Now you can wander back up here fo more caribou!

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19 February 2012, 03:19

Dave Bush

God bless you Mac!

Dave
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19 February 2012, 03:39

AfricanHunter

Good news for anyone that has had any form of "it".

19 February 2012, 03:46

pagosawingnut

Great! Get back to enjoying yourself.

19 February 2012, 03:57

SFRanger7GP

As one cancer survivor to another, I am so happy for you and God bless. Now keep on enjoying life.

I spent 24 years in the military, most in Special Operations and the most fear I ever felt in my life was when the Dr. told me I had cancer.

19 February 2012, 03:59

jjbull

Great news, Mac.

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19 February 2012, 04:07

BigB

Great to hear, congrats.

BigB

19 February 2012, 04:18

Lilguy

Dodged a 500 NE.Good news and GOD bless.

19 February 2012, 04:27

Palmer

Congratulations Mac and best wishes for a continued cancer free life.

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From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.

A. E. Housman

19 February 2012, 04:59

CCMDoc

I share your relief!
Many more years of good hunting with the people who matter most in your life.

NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003

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19 February 2012, 05:13

dpcd

I wish you the best of luck for the future.

19 February 2012, 06:03

Rusty

Great news Mac! More chances to share a campfire with you!

Rusty
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19 February 2012, 08:01

Use Enough Gun

Wonderful news Mac! The best to you!

19 February 2012, 09:05

ExpressYourself

Mac,

Congratulations, thanks for sharing the very good news! Wishing you many more healthy days and memorable hunts to come.

Best always,
Shawn

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19 February 2012, 09:11

vagrouser

Wonderful news Mac! I'll keep you in my prayers for continued good news from your doctors. Blow the dust off some of your doubles, maybe do some horse trading and book that trip, or get that rifle you've been wanting!

19 February 2012, 11:29

Dr L. S. Wirthlin

Congratulations. That is excellent news. I enjoy your posts and have learned much.

19 February 2012, 11:50

Bill73

Mac,
god bless you sir,looking forward to breaking bread with you next time we meet for a shoot.

19 February 2012, 12:22

Frostbit

What more can I say. Enjoy every day. We all should!!

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19 February 2012, 17:05

MacD37

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen! As you probably know, that news was a load off my mind. I had begun to think my hunting was over.

Now since the treatment has taken a toll, maybe now I can just get back in physical shape to do 10 miles on spoor and get away from this computer more. Maybe something on bait to start with!

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19 February 2012, 17:35

ledvm

Mac,
That is great news. It's hard to keep and ole Texan down for too long.

When your getting back into shooting practice...maybe you can come up to Jacksboro and shoot doubles we me sometime to get me up to speed.

You have taught me a lot over the years and I can't wait to read your next hunt report!

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No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991.

19 February 2012, 19:56

clayman216

Excellent news ! Hope all your hunting plans work out.

19 February 2012, 20:38

nitro450exp

Mac

Great News, GOD Bless and hope you have a Good Year.

Graeme, Lucy and Viv

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19 February 2012, 21:07

bobc

So glad to hear about your good news! Bob

19 February 2012, 21:36

Bill/Oregon

Mac: It's so easy to take our health for granted isn't it? Glad you whupped this thing, and are literally back in the hunt!

20 February 2012, 01:06

jorge

Good show Mac. I'm very happy fo you! jorge

20 February 2012, 05:36

470Evans

Congratulations Mac!

Hope to see you soon.

20 February 2012, 06:06

retreever

Mac,

To my friend, Mac I have shared a hunt with you and sure would wish to do many more. You are always in my mind since 2005 when you were my backup for my AR buff hunt.

The best,

Mike