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Cancer advanced to stage 4. Planning bucket list trip to Rupp for NYE game (vs Brown).

MD Anderson center update.

I have an appointment scheduled for April 4th. They are booked way out but I'm on the list in case something opens up sooner. The oncologist they assigned me has crazy impressive credentials (Harvard med, Johns Hopkins). Lots of published research.

Waiting for them to get results for my genetic testing. If it has one of a few different mutations it would bump me way up the list and improve my odds. But they are generally more optimistic in tone than the local guy has been.

Getting down there and lodging when it happens is gonna be difficult. With a few months head start we should be able to manage most of it but if it ends up being sooner it would be a big challenge.
 
There’s not much I can say that hasn’t been said already. I’m so sorry to hear about this and my prayers are with you. The only thing I can add is trust in God with all your heart and have a positive attitude toward this. The right mindset can help the results. Stay positive in all of it and know there’s an entire BBN praying and rooting for you.

Enjoy your Rupp experience! Get there early enough to take it all in. I still remember my first visit, such an amazing place.
 
So I've never actually been to Rupp. I've been to a lot of road games and a couple tournaments in Nashville but I never made it up there. Spent most of my life out of state.

I have been battling colorectal cancer since 2018. Was in remission for a couple years before it came back in my lungs. I recently got the unfortunate news that it has advanced further. A mass in my liver also. It's early enough that it's not damaging the organs yet. Doc estimated I likely have 2 to 2.5 years. Going to fight for the cure but we are talking roughly 5% chance.

My brother is helping plan a trip for the Brown game on New Year's Eve. I would love to meet some of you guys. Would like recommendations for stuff like where to celebrate new Year's, to watch my 49ers on MNF on the 30th, pregame festivities, etc.

We will be staying at the Springhill Suites Lexington Fritz Farm. After securing tickets and hotel rooms we will be on a bit of a shoestring budget. Any kind of tips etc for saving money would be greatly appreciated. Getting from the hotel to Rupp and back for example.

We will be arriving in Lexington on the 30th and staying 2 nights. My brother and his GF are bourbon lovers so I would like to do something with that on the trip for them if I can. They are using their vacation time and scraping together most of the funds to make this dream happen for myself and our boys so I'd like to do something small for them.

Like I said I'd love to meet some of you guys (and gals) finally so anyone willing and able feel free to DM me or reply here.

Go Big Blue!
Will pray that you win this fight. God is good.
 
So I've never actually been to Rupp. I've been to a lot of road games and a couple tournaments in Nashville but I never made it up there. Spent most of my life out of state.

I have been battling colorectal cancer since 2018. Was in remission for a couple years before it came back in my lungs. I recently got the unfortunate news that it has advanced further. A mass in my liver also. It's early enough that it's not damaging the organs yet. Doc estimated I likely have 2 to 2.5 years. Going to fight for the cure but we are talking roughly 5% chance.

My brother is helping plan a trip for the Brown game on New Year's Eve. I would love to meet some of you guys. Would like recommendations for stuff like where to celebrate new Year's, to watch my 49ers on MNF on the 30th, pregame festivities, etc.

We will be staying at the Springhill Suites Lexington Fritz Farm. After securing tickets and hotel rooms we will be on a bit of a shoestring budget. Any kind of tips etc for saving money would be greatly appreciated. Getting from the hotel to Rupp and back for example.

We will be arriving in Lexington on the 30th and staying 2 nights. My brother and his GF are bourbon lovers so I would like to do something with that on the trip for them if I can. They are using their vacation time and scraping together most of the funds to make this dream happen for myself and our boys so I'd like to do something small for them.

Like I said I'd love to meet some of you guys (and gals) finally so anyone willing and able feel free to DM me or reply here.

Go Big Blue!
Enjoy the game. I’m going to pray for you as well.

Sent some spending $ via Venmo for ya.
 
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Hey OP. Getting ready to send you over some trip money as promised. Just want to confirm you are David before sending over :)
 
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Hey OP. Getting ready to send you over some trip money as promised. Just want to confirm you are David before sending over :)
It's me. Sorry for the delay. I had a rough night with chemo making me nauseous all night. Feeling better now. Thank you!
 
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