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Title: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: dannystarr on March 03, 2014, 05:27:19 AM
Well guys, long story short I got myself a case of the Cancer. I found 3 large tumors in my throat Jan 1st of 2013 while shaving. I checked the other side and of course there was nothing there. Had them tested 7 months later and they all came back malignant. A couple of you know about this already. I have thyroid Cancer. If it was just regular thyroid Cancer it would be a snap. While this would normally be a 45 minute to 1 hour operation, it is deep in my limp nodes and behind my clavicle. Which they can't get to. Went to a hospital in San Francisco and got the bulk of the bad news. Anyway, I go to the city tomorrow, then the 6 hour surgery is Tuesday at 6am. Then radioactive iodine treatments, and radiation after that. If all that doesn't work, then I was told to get my affairs in order. They gave me a 65% chance of survival. While I wish it was 90%, it's surely better than 30%.
 I know none of you are my personal friends, but just wanted to say... just in case... it has been SO FUN hanging out with you all online. I am sorry if I hurt anybody. Take Care of yourselves and I will hopefully be back online after all this recovery and treatment is done with. Over and out... Danny
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Post by: 6667ss138 on March 03, 2014, 06:21:35 AM
Danny,
Even though we don't know each other I have enjoyed many of your comments and posts since being a member here on CRG. I know that you are in a battle but it is a battle that you can win! I have an Uncle that is like a brother to me that is fighting the same battle, so your post touched me. They can do some amazing things these days so keep the faith and hope. As we all get older we start to realize how short life really is so we must enjoy and appreciate each day like it could be our last.
From one Camaro lover to another I want to wish you all the best and Godspeed. Please keep us posted.
Len
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Post by: 69Z28 on March 03, 2014, 06:35:17 AM
Hi Danny this is Gary...I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you man. I know there isn't much any of us can say but I'm sure there are many pulling for you right now. Think strong Danny.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: ZLP955 on March 03, 2014, 06:38:24 AM
Danny, words aren't easy at a time like this, but let me say my thoughts are with you and I wish you all the best for the days ahead.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: tom on March 03, 2014, 08:08:53 AM
Fight the good fight, and pray. Others will join you.
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Post by: Everett#2390 on March 03, 2014, 09:53:04 AM
My prayers and thoughts to you.
Fight the battle and always look on the positive side.
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Post by: Kelley W King on March 03, 2014, 12:57:02 PM
You will be in my prayers also Danny.
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Post by: 77thor on March 03, 2014, 02:22:52 PM
Good luck to you.
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Post by: BillOhio on March 03, 2014, 03:03:35 PM
Prayers and good thoughts for you Danny. Be strong
Bill
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Post by: 68Zproject on March 03, 2014, 03:52:38 PM
Danny, you'll have a whole church full of people in Aloha, OR praying for you.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: ko-lek-tor on March 03, 2014, 04:32:49 PM
 ??? >:(’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care.
I’m sorry to hear that you are going through this.
If you would like to talk about it, I’m here.
I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Danny, you might not know it, but as a Camaro brother, I always feel my friendships and connections to people on here, CRG, are real and valuable and I and others will be here and walk side by side with you so you do not have to go alone in what can be a lonely time. Our brotherly love is with you. I will say, I have always enjoyed your posts and what you share and you must feel a closeness to us, members, to share your personal struggles. God be with you now and always. B.
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Post by: janobyte on March 03, 2014, 05:39:40 PM
God bless, and keep swinging ! Last year one of my co-workers discovered he had it in his gall bladder I believe--thought he was passing a kidney stone. Very stubborn guy..great firefighter ,Lt., husband and father. Gave him very low end on the scale. We heard/read 18-30%. His boy plays b-ball for Ohio State ( he was the one who walked on the court last year during play offs) so he put the surgery off a week or two to watch him play. They were not sure how the surgery would go...this was last year and he is back to work full duty. Cancer and heart attacks hit FF's way above average, the guys I know who immediately addressed the issue head on/ASAP are back to work or enjoying retirement. Mind you he put it off with the ok from the medical team. Keep in touch.
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Post by: motorman on March 03, 2014, 06:08:23 PM
keep fighting as i have a friend who is a 9 year survivor of pancreatic cancer surgery. don't give up
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Post by: BULLITT65 on March 03, 2014, 06:33:04 PM
Hey brother, keep the quick wit and positive attitude and you will beat it. Keep in mind we will all be here praying and waiting for you to sign back in when your up to it.

 :)

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Post by: 1968 Z28 on March 03, 2014, 09:05:58 PM
Danny....I understand your anxiety....seven years ago on March 1, I had surgery for late stage prostate cancer.  I still have some anxiety, even today, but I have managed to live an eventful life.  As a brother in the hobby and also as a brother in cancer survival, I hope and pray that you will also conquer and survive your cancer to live a long, eventful life.  Good luck and God bless you and yours.

Jerrry D. Gortney 
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Post by: wisemanz28 on March 03, 2014, 09:37:40 PM
I'm praying for you danny , stay strong and I know you'll beat this thing.
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Post by: LVN 67 on March 03, 2014, 11:39:50 PM
Danny,  Mine and my famlies thoughts and prayers go out to you.  STAY STRONG.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: jims69 on March 04, 2014, 12:04:33 AM
That is rough news for you to hear.   Our prayers are with you.   Keep your spirits up.
 My beloved wife Kimberly is a cancer survivor of over 13 years.   It was pretty rough for her in the winter of 2000; surgery, chemo, radiation.   Thank God she recovered and is cancer free.    There is not a day that goes by that I do not thank God.

I will pray for you.      Jim
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Post by: TooManyReels on March 04, 2014, 12:47:48 AM
As others have said before me, I really don't know what to say either. News like this impacts so many, including the family and close friends.  So on behalf of all my fellow CRG friends, we wish you, and your family the very best.  You will be on the minds of many from this site.

TMR
Eddie
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Post by: 67L78 on March 04, 2014, 01:13:31 AM
Hey Danny, I'm a stage 4 throat cancer survivor. Three years ago last thursday i finished my last radatation treatment. It's not an easy road but sometimes a road some of us have to travel. without the mercifull grace of God i would not be here today. I urge you to lean on Him and don't loose the Faith. I think you and i shared some thoughts back when i was sick. PM me please.

In Christ Love,
richard
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: MyRed67 on March 04, 2014, 01:51:23 AM
Danny, I'm praying for you man.  I know how scary this is.  I just had Kryogenic Prostate surgery 6 weeks ago, still on road to recovery but seems to be going well.  Was watching it for over a year, they knew they really caught it early(only 5% in 1 of 24 samples)but #'s kept going up.  So decided to go ahead.  I will always remember one of the first things my Dr. said to me when he broke the news.  Cancer is that 1 word you never want to hear, it is very scary, even to the toughest of us.  My heart is with you man.  Best of Luck, and hurry back.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: Vince on March 04, 2014, 04:01:46 AM
I'll be praying for you, Danny.  Hope you have a complete recovery. 
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Post by: rich69rs on March 04, 2014, 06:39:47 PM
We're all praying for you Danny -

Richard
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Post by: william1 on March 04, 2014, 06:57:58 PM
hang in there ,, your not alone, hell as it turns out you have a whole bunch of friends here.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on March 04, 2014, 07:54:46 PM
hang in there ,, your not alone, hell as it turns out you have a whole bunch of friends here.

Especially 1968RSZ28, who is praying for you Danny.  Think positive!   :)

Paul
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: Steve Shauger on March 04, 2014, 08:33:40 PM
Danny, thoughts and prayers. I had thyroid cancer 3 years ago, however mine was localized and in only a few lymph nodes. Stay strong and be positive and before you know it you'll be back better than new.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: x77-69z28 on March 05, 2014, 03:13:07 AM
Hang in there Danny. We are all pulling for you. By the way, we ARE all your friends here. Check in often, keep us advised of your progress.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: 69Z28 on March 05, 2014, 03:52:00 AM
In his first post he said he was scheduled for 6 AM surgery today, so he should be in recovery by now. Anybody live close by Danny? Maybe we can send him some flowers somehow. I'd be wiling to fork out some cash.  
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: 69Z28 on March 05, 2014, 04:06:04 AM
Well there are two of us so far ready to get involved, but how do we go about doing this? We'll need an address and room number for sure. It sure would be a nice surprise to show Danny we are pulling for him. Any ideas? I'd be willing to pay the bill and say it was from all the CRG gang.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on March 05, 2014, 04:46:32 AM
Anyone know Danny's last name?  Is it Starr?

Paul
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Post by: 68Zproject on March 05, 2014, 04:14:44 PM
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=9430.0

At least we know his first name.  Kurt could get it, but he'd have to ask Daniel first.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: DavidS on March 05, 2014, 09:15:59 PM
From yenko.net:

Profile for dannystarr
   
Member #:      18331   Online   
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About Me
Real Name:     Daniel C


also from a post on the CRG:
Quote
I also am in Northern CA. In the Wine Country about 42 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge!
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: janobyte on March 05, 2014, 11:57:49 PM
You guys do whatever I'm in, shoot me an email and I'll send whoever's running with this the coin---steve
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: TooManyReels on March 06, 2014, 12:34:26 AM
I'll chip in on the flowers.  I can send you money via pay pal if you have account, or send you some money.....Just let me know how much you want me to contribute.

TMR
Eddie
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Post by: cam69aro on March 06, 2014, 12:40:24 AM
count me in for a donation too, i think it will really brighten up his day
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Post by: 1967RS/SS on March 06, 2014, 01:10:34 AM
Good luck and god bless
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Post by: scoop on March 06, 2014, 02:17:50 AM
We will keep you in our prayers Danny.  God Bless You! Scoop
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Post by: 69Z28 on March 06, 2014, 02:40:06 AM
So do we have a good address? Home or hospital? I was thinking going on line to get a plant or flowers, I'm thinking a plant would be better, it would last longer. I would pay for it and just say it was from all the guys at Camaro Research Group. What do you think? I don't have a problem with this if you guys think it's ok. Just need a good address.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: 69Z28 on March 06, 2014, 02:46:08 AM
How about this guys?

http://www.ftd.com/get-well-pcg/lucky-bamboo/occasion-getwell/1p20/?sid=1
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: DavidS on March 06, 2014, 03:10:31 AM
With a bunch of google searches, I might have found his address and phone number, but I couldn't find a street number.

*Removing his info. Take it to Personal Messages as needed.* - Kurt
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: 69Z28 on March 06, 2014, 03:28:18 AM
A white page search in California only has a PO BOX 74  in Sonoma. For only one Danny J Cannuli. I don't think we'll get this done with out some solid address.
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: KurtS on March 06, 2014, 04:58:03 PM
I assume he went to SF for the surgery, but I don't think hospital give out patient info anymore.

Let's respect his privacy and keep his address info off the forum. Thanks!
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Post by: 1968RSZ28 on March 06, 2014, 09:11:02 PM
I assume he went to SF for the surgery, but I don't think hospital give out patient info anymore.

You're right Kurt.  I tried calling several hospitals in San Francisco (I'm in Silicon Valley) to find out Danny's status and see if he could have visitors yet.  The hospitals couldn't tell me anything due to patient privacy laws.  So even though everyone's heart is in the right place, we'll have to wait for Danny to check back in.  Hopefully, the surgery was successful.

Paul
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Post by: janobyte on March 06, 2014, 10:57:39 PM
HIPPA
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Post by: 69Z28 on March 06, 2014, 11:10:06 PM
Actually its HIPAA.  http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/

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Post by: janobyte on March 07, 2014, 12:27:12 AM
finger happy
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Post by: 369 on March 07, 2014, 05:17:31 AM
Just reading this thread now...Danny give 'er hell man!!!

Best wishes
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Post by: lcmc on March 07, 2014, 04:33:11 PM
Prayers here.
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Post by: 68camaroz28 on March 07, 2014, 11:31:16 PM
I just know when you read this Danny things will be in a more positive direction. I went through Prostate Cancer and will be thinking and praying for you.
As others have said, we are with you as ONE.
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Post by: JKZ27 on March 08, 2014, 02:19:43 PM
Good luck Danny. Prayers for you and your family. I've had other friends pull through this.
Stay strong and positive.

John
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Post by: bergy on March 08, 2014, 05:47:09 PM
Prayin' for you danny!
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Post by: 69pace on March 08, 2014, 06:00:50 PM
Stay strong in spirit, positive in the outcome. Rev it high!
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Post by: sixt9x33rs on March 09, 2014, 01:52:15 PM
Danny keep a positive attitude, and stay strong. Prayers and thoughts will be with you.

Lawrence
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Post by: 69glacierblue on March 13, 2014, 03:25:10 AM
Just read the post.  Danny I hope your recovery is going well.  Thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones.  You can beat this!

Dennis
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Post by: lcmc on March 16, 2014, 03:38:52 PM
Anyone have any news on Danny?
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Post by: MyRed67 on March 17, 2014, 04:35:08 AM
Anyone have any news on Danny?

  Anybody, hear anything?
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Post by: 69Z28 on March 17, 2014, 05:13:14 AM
Still waiting.
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Post by: william1 on March 19, 2014, 06:48:10 PM
i can assume from reading its crunch time, man i know how he feels, update us !!!!
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Post by: lcmc on March 20, 2014, 09:45:22 PM
Getting a little worried. Seems we would have heard from Danny by now.
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Post by: TooManyReels on March 31, 2014, 01:21:59 AM
Has anyone heard from Dannystarr. It's been quite a while since we last heard from him regarding his situation.  Wish him and his family the best possible outcome.

TMR..
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Post by: daves87gn on April 01, 2014, 03:15:30 AM
havent been online much lately, but wishing you and your family the best prays sent
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Post by: dannystarr on April 10, 2014, 11:30:13 PM
HOLLY CRAP... Thank you all SO MUCH!!! What a HUGE out pouring of support. I never have seen anything like it. I don't know what to say..  ;D ;D

 I guess I better start by saying thank you all very much for leaving this post up. I guess it's pretty non-related but I felt compelled as I enjoy being here with you guys.
The surgery was 6 hours! Recovery at one friends house for 8 days, then another friends for 4. With my Dads property issues, and his dementia, and other friends with heart attacks, computer probelms and the whole game of life, I have neglected to keep up with email etc. Talk about good friends... I was given 10K CASH to help with my bills. Don't have to pay it back!
 The surgeon told me he could take a thyroid out in less than an hour with a steak knife. BUT, I had 3 big tumors that had to come out. And 20 lymph nodes. 18 had Cancer. So it was a central and a left node dissection. He said he hasn't had to cut like that in a long time. I am still pretty dizzy when I look straight up or straight down. I guess it takes a while to get all that medicine out of me that they used to knock me out. Crazy!! So missing a lot of work and trying to do some small jobs. I go on a special no iodine diet for 14 days. Then I take the radioactive iodine treatment and go in to isolation for 7 days. Can't be with-in 7 feet of anybody for those 7 days or they could get infected. Hopefully that does it and no radiation. I am rambling now, you all get it. Thanx and looking forward to catching up on all the fun posts on Camaro's. No worries on my info being private.
Daniel J. C. is correct. Address and phone number if it's ever needed not a problem. And I WAS and will be back at UCSF in San Fran. Nice detective work... Over and o... wait a minute, I am not OUT yet. Danny...
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Post by: BULLITT65 on April 10, 2014, 11:36:18 PM
WTG Danny

Your a trooper man, with 7 days of isolation, you will have plenty of time to post on here....and then soon you can resume your search for A Camaro!

In the mean while just tune into KNBR 680 and root on the S.F. Giants with me ! (tonights game is at 7:15)

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Post by: ko-lek-tor on April 10, 2014, 11:40:05 PM
Over and....not Out yet...Thank God for that, Danny. So glad you are back, hang in there. You have a lot of catching up to do. In your posts reading, try not to laugh too hard...don't want any wounds coming open, ya know. Gosh, you were missed and prayed for by many. We were all in this together.
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Post by: 1968RSZ28 on April 11, 2014, 12:35:42 AM
Welcome back, Danny!  I'm glad everything went well for you.  :)

Paul
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Post by: TooManyReels on April 11, 2014, 12:52:22 AM
X2 here Danny. Glad you are back on the pavement and getting back up to speed. Take is easy for the first few months and your recovery will be much better for the long run...

TMR
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Post by: lcmc on April 11, 2014, 02:00:11 AM
Welcome back from one Danny to another!
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Post by: janobyte on April 11, 2014, 02:38:04 AM
Wheww ! Good to see your post :D
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Post by: dannystarr on April 11, 2014, 02:56:25 AM
Thanx again, yes it is scary as it seems some of you lived it already, and in more ways then one. I actually take care of my Father about 35 weekends a year. And live in a 33 foot 5th wheel on his property. Gave up a HUGE place with a couple thousand square feet of dry storage. But he is 84 and my Mom died of liver Cancer in 04', so gotta do it. I can't stay in the trailer cause I am not hooked to the sewer. The tank gets pumped every 3 weeks or so. BUT, it could poison the guy, his helper and anybody close by. So it's off to my friends house again.
 
 I don't think there is a Camaro in my future. At least not near. It was 100K JUST for the surgery, I have to pay 30K of that! And as you know, the list goes on and on. Never ends, good times, living the American dream..

Go Giants!!

 Danny Starr...
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Post by: 69Z28 on April 11, 2014, 03:50:16 AM
Welcome back Danny. It's just a matter of time now to get all the healing done. With all that you have to do for yourself, and taking care of your dad as well, you have quite a bit on your plate. Who takes care of you? No MRS. right?
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Post by: cam69aro on April 11, 2014, 04:10:22 AM
Danny welcome back, awesome to see you back on here and pay us a visit !!!!!!!!!!! take care
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Post by: ZLP955 on April 11, 2014, 04:53:43 AM
Danny, glad to see you back here, and I wish you well on the road to recovery and eventually getting back into a Camaro!
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Post by: 68camaroz28 on April 11, 2014, 10:21:23 AM
Danny, glad to see you back here, and I wish you well on the road to recovery and eventually getting back into a Camaro!

I'll drink to that and agree! Great news Danny and here's to ya!
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Post by: rich69rs on April 11, 2014, 10:50:33 PM
Great news Danny - hope all continues to go as planned, both with your recovery and your dad.

Take care.

Richard
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Post by: Charley on April 11, 2014, 11:22:20 PM
When you are well enough I have a couple of tickets to a Giants game for you !!!!!
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Post by: daves87gn on April 12, 2014, 02:07:43 AM
glad to see you posting, and hope for a speedy recovery
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Post by: BillOhio on April 12, 2014, 02:16:50 AM
Good to have you back Danny!
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Post by: x77-69z28 on April 12, 2014, 04:29:29 AM
We were all worried about how the surgery went Danny. I know that no news is good news, but your mind starts messing with you after a while! Glad to see you posting. Keep up the good work.
Buddy
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Post by: MyRed67 on April 13, 2014, 09:10:23 PM
Glad to see you back on here Danny.  Been thinkin' about you.  Just do as the Drs. say and take it easy.
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Post by: DavidS on April 18, 2014, 02:00:17 AM
Great to have you back man!  Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best.
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Post by: dannystarr on April 18, 2014, 06:57:47 AM
Again thanx, no Mrs. Starr, just me. 53 and trying to make it all happen. So I will be online for about another 3 weeks. Then extreme diet treatment, and then the radioactive stuff. I appreciate all the support. Danny
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Post by: TooManyReels on April 18, 2014, 12:13:14 PM
Glad to see you back as well !!! God speed with your next round of treatments...But don't wait so long the next time before you/someone  lets us know, how you are doing.

TMR ...
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Post by: Charley on April 18, 2014, 01:02:34 PM
Hurry up. The Giants have been winning....
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Post by: janobyte on April 18, 2014, 05:02:42 PM
Weather is breaking here in Ohio ,get a little sunshine out were you're at !  Remember,  Camaro's rule ! LOL
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Post by: 69Z28-RS on April 18, 2014, 05:06:51 PM
We're all thinking of you and wishing you the best, Danny.   
Keeping a Positive, 'can do' attitude is 90% of the battle, as we know you will!! 

Gary
Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: dannystarr on May 20, 2014, 05:36:26 AM
Well tomorrow is the beginning of treatment. I will be dropping some test pills for scans and TSH and Hemoglobin levels. Then Wed. at 11am is more scans and testing levels to see if my body is Hypothyroid enough and ready. Then "Radioactive Iodine" Pill drop that same day at 3pm. Good times... NOT!!  Been on a no Iodine diet now for 16 days! Got about 10 more days to go on that diet. Killing me, I want a piece of cheese, bread, dairy, salt, salmon, shrimp...ANYTHING. I will take just a tuna sandwich, or a tomato and mayonnaise sandwich. ONE piece of bread!  After taking pill, full isolation for 7 days from any living being. Then a whole body scan on the 28th or 29th to see if we got all the Cancer, especially behind my Clavicle. I just went back and read all your past emails and got my self feeling much better. What a great boost seeing all that, as I really needed it. I appreciate it. I will have access to a computer, but not my own. I live in a 5th wheel and it's not connected to the sewer so no can stay here. Going to be at the girlfriends house, and she will go to the neighbors for a week. Boy she has REALLY taken care of me with lunch and dinner everyday for those 16 days. Lots of salads and avocados, veggies and SOME fruit. She really read that American thyroid association treatment cook book and made it happen. Whipping up and modifying anything she can to try and get some flavor out of it. Hours and hours of shopping and prep work. Anyway, she has a laptop I can use to check messages.
 By the way, surprise... she seen me looking at cars online, asked me some questions and bought me a Camaro. Not kidding! When the title shows up I will share year, color, pictures and info. Car arrives in two or three weeks. But no info yet, ya gotta wait  ;) ;) ;D ;D

  OK... so, please do not reply here. Lets save valuable space on this site for Camaro etc. related discussion. Here is an email address assuming ya wanna shoot me something. Take care, wish me luck, luv you guys... Danny
               
       djc1@sonic.net

       
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Post by: BULLITT65 on May 20, 2014, 05:41:23 AM
WOW, what a lady! Sounds like you have a win win situation on your hands, now for the doctors to do what they do best and follow your health closely. I loo forward to seeing you back.
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Post by: x77-69z28 on May 20, 2014, 06:13:18 PM
There are still good ones out there Danny! She sounds like a keeper. Keep us in the loop. We are all praying for you dude!!
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Post by: MyRed67 on May 20, 2014, 06:30:03 PM
Good to hear from you again.  Sounds like a long road to full recovery, just be sure to take it easy and do as the Drs. say.  Taking it  easy is hard for me(I had Prostate cancer surgery Jan. 20) but just gotta do it.  That first month was hard (sitting on my hands, LOL!)  I'm back to normal now, I like to keep active.  3 month check up my PSA is 0.04.  Woohoo!!!!
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Post by: dannystarr on May 31, 2014, 03:06:52 AM
Lots of people going thru some poop for sure. I wish you all the best! Email me if ya like. I will have Kurt remove the entire posting when this is all over to save space. Thanx again to you all..   djc1@sonic.net

  WELL…
 Things seemed to be moving along well. I went to UCSF on the 20th and took 10 pills as prep for tests the following day. Needed to have a low TSH level after my 14 day low iodine diet. In those 14 days I didn’t wanna cheat so I only had 2 cornuts and 1 pistachio the whole time. No other salts. No other dairy, salts, fish, bread basically anything in life that tastes good. Lots of baked chicken and lettuce wraps with avocado and tomatoes. And a few other things if you get creative. You can have meat with very little on it. No processed food, salt free ketchup and so on. So the lower your TSH count is, the higher the number. 30 and they won’t treat you, as you have obviously been cheating. 40 and they will treat you IF they can get permission from your endocrinologist. Sometimes they do, sometimes you have to start all over. 50 is ideal and that’s where you need to be to walk right in the next room and get treatment. I was 53.6, so I was good. They WANT you to go into Hypothyroidism so your body craves iodine BAD. Then drop the pills and they go right at the Cancer and kill it, attacking bad cells only. RAI treatment has been around for 50 years! So on the 21st, I went back to UCSF and had some blood work done and hemoglobin testes and the like. Then a CT scan where I could not move for 25 minutes while they took pictures of my whole body. WBS = whole body scan. RAI = Radio Active Iodine. Only can blink your eyes. Then went into the next room and had an hour long meeting about the difference between exposure and contamination. And blah blah blah… Then took 2 heavy doses of Radio-Active Iodine Treatment. Then run down the steps and out the door. Then left there fast and straight home to isolation at a friends for 7 days. No riding on buses, sharing a cab, holding babies or animals or being around a pregnant woman as it could kill the baby.
  Went down for another scan yesterday to see progress. My endocrinologist called me today with good and bad news. Good news = there is no Cancer anywhere else in my body. As there was a time where it was in a couple other places. Bad news = Cancer is still very present in my neck and throat area. Meaning the treatment did not get all the Cancer. I asked her if the medicine will continue working and she said not likely, as it is at its strongest at 48 hours. Then down from 100% to like 6 %. Then hangs around for a little longer and that is it. 8 days later and I am out of isolation and no longer a threat to anyone. Which means it’s probably done working. It MAY still have a little left to help eat away some of the residual Cancer, but not likely. Surprising as they gave me a VERY heavy dose. Had to put it in 2 pills. 15 thousand dollars a pill that the insurance does NOT pay for. Good times eh… So back to regular life for now, whatever THAT is.. and trying not to stress out. Not easy to do for sure. I was really hoping she would say we had a zero tumor count. I guess they are not really tumors, that’s just what they call it as a whole. So I asked her to give it to me straight and she said and I quote,” It doesn’t look good, and I am very concerned. I thought it would be Zero, or at least a lot less”   End quote…
 So no way to start more treatment right now, as the body needs to recoup. Then back to UCSF on August 18th to see where things stand and another WBS. THAT scan will tell her whether or not I start another RAI treatment in 6 to 9 months. Basically start all over again. ( Or pinpoint Radiation in Petaluma, CA. I guess they go in you and plant little chunks of Gold inside ya. Then zap THAT area and the gold keeps treatment close to the Cancer. ) If the masses that are left are too big, they do NOT do another RAI as it will do no good, and it’s straight to pinpoint radiation. I was told to NOT get my affairs in order just yet. I guess at least THAT'S good news.
 That’s it I guess. That’s the short version. Next update after August 18th? Danny
 




Title: Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!
Post by: MyRed67 on May 31, 2014, 05:40:28 AM
Praying for you Danny.  There is strength in numbers.
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Post by: ZLP955 on May 31, 2014, 09:24:01 AM
Thinking of you and your good lady Danny, keep positive and know that we are there for you.
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Post by: ko-lek-tor on May 31, 2014, 11:54:17 AM
Hang in there buddy!
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Post by: dannystarr on September 10, 2014, 04:01:32 PM
Guys, I have some spectacular news. I talked to my endocrinologist and she informed me that after all my last testing, blood etc. , that my tumor marker count is 1.1 !!!   ;D  ;D  ;D   I went from 29 to 22 at last test. Then we waited 3 months after the Radioactive Iodine treatment and these are the results. WOW, what a huge relief. There is a 34 % chance it can reappear but I am just going to say NO, it's gone or at least nearly gone and that's that... She wanted zero but said she would take a 1 or 2. I am deficient in vitamin D. So I have to take 50,000 units every Sunday for 12 weeks. And my thyroid replacement medicine is too strong and can cause fatigue. So I have to cut that in half every Wed. and Sunday... BIG DEAL... That's all peanuts in comparison to it all. Have to go back every 3 to 6 months for monitoring. But I'm not worried, cause I am a CANCER SURVIVOR BABY!!!... D
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Post by: cook_dw on September 10, 2014, 04:21:52 PM
Congrats Danny.
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Post by: Kelley W King on September 10, 2014, 05:40:09 PM
Ditto on congrats
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Post by: 67L78 on September 10, 2014, 06:42:17 PM
Great news. God is good, all the time.

Richard
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Post by: 1968 Z28 on September 10, 2014, 06:42:51 PM
Welcome to the club......seven years and counting. :)
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Post by: Mike S on September 10, 2014, 06:50:58 PM
"There is a 34 % chance it can reappear...."

That means there is a 66% chance it will not reappear, and those odds, my friend, are very favorable indeed.  :D
I'm very glad to hear the great news!

Mike

 
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Post by: janobyte on September 10, 2014, 07:00:56 PM
 :D
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Post by: 69Z28-RS on September 10, 2014, 08:02:34 PM
Fantastic Danny....   a big key is staying positive, and sticking close to that gf of yours, and continued working on your neat '68 Z..   will help greatly at maintaining a positive attitude..  :)

Gary
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Post by: rich69rs on September 10, 2014, 09:08:28 PM
Great news Danny,

Keep the positive attitude and outlook on life - best medicine there is.

Richard
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Post by: 6667ss138 on September 10, 2014, 09:46:18 PM
Great news indeed Danny, now get back to that very cool Z and enjoy life!  :)
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Post by: ko-lek-tor on September 11, 2014, 12:01:02 AM
Best news to hear! Get on with enjoying life, which I think you have been! Congrats.
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Post by: janobyte on September 11, 2014, 12:34:09 AM
He's buttoning the engine up right now.
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Post by: Vince on September 11, 2014, 02:55:03 AM
That's great news Danny. 
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Post by: MyRed67 on September 11, 2014, 04:34:39 AM
Congrats Danny.  Good news.  I  too am a survivor.  I had Kryogenic (frozen) Prostate surgery Jan. 20, my 6 month (Aug.) check-up my PSA is 0.05.
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Post by: x77-69z28 on September 11, 2014, 06:35:53 AM
Wow! Great news Danny! I am soooo happy for you. This is the best news I have heard in quite a while.
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Post by: ZLP955 on September 11, 2014, 09:55:56 AM
Great news Danny!
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Post by: KERR on September 11, 2014, 02:21:02 PM
Congrats!   

however i am now feeling my throat while i read this.. 
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Post by: 69ZX77MP on September 11, 2014, 11:23:32 PM
That's great news DANNY
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Post by: KevinW on September 12, 2014, 10:56:09 AM
Great news Danny! Every Survivor is a win! 2 times survivor here, 8 years.
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Post by: rsr on September 12, 2014, 12:46:43 PM
What great news...congrats ! Ask and you shall receive so don't stop praying!
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Post by: Charley on September 13, 2014, 04:25:17 PM
Great news. Stay on top of the thyroid meds as you can really feel like crap if you don't keep the dosage right. Also read up on healthy eating etc. Plenty of info out there.
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Post by: NoYenko on September 22, 2014, 12:08:13 AM
Danny, That is great news, congratulations and keep doing what your doing, on your health and on your restoration.
A little prayer from a lot of people goes along way. George
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Post by: dannystarr on June 27, 2015, 12:59:08 AM
Well I got some bad news. My latest check-up revealed the Cancer is still present. My Tumor marker numbers went the wrong direction.. UP.. They could not find it with an ultra sound. But 50 minutes in the MRI tube and bingo. 1.50 centimeter nodule in my throat, 2.5 inches or so down. They stuck a bunch of needles in my throat and the biopsy determined it is the same papillary cancer as before. Surgeon is pissed that he missed it. It seems to be the only evidence left. I can't believe it. I thought I was done with this shit!
He seems to think he can get it. He says he is pretty confident he can pluck it out thru the old incision. BUT, I have to sign a release to give permission to have a guy on standby, open my upper chest cavity if needed to give him access. About a 3 inch area. So not like a heart valve replacement, but STILL would suck for sure. Recovery for version one is a few short days, version two could be a month. Hospital stay for version one 6 hours, version two.. days!! 
So... quick like a bunny they got me going in July 1st at 6am for surgery. Will be at UCSF at Parnassus. I was keeping it from everyone for a while until I knew for sure. I am just not ready for this, time wise, and financially. I have not even begun to finish paying my percentage of the first $70,000.
 Hoping to push thru it all and come out with vocal cords/box intact, and no other issues. Hell, I gotta go to MCACN! I can't be fooling around with this, I got too many plan's.. LOL  ;D   Not ready to post/sell Raquel on eBay yet.
 Ok, will have girlfriend {Suzy} post an update if we remember. I will carry all the good wishes that ya 'all posted for me last time. Over and out for now... Danny


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Post by: BSMIT59 on June 27, 2015, 01:28:30 AM
Best of luck to you Danny, your posts are always interesting and yield good info for everyone. Be strong and follow Doctors orders. You can do this again!
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Post by: 1968RSZ28 on June 27, 2015, 01:30:30 AM
Danny, you did it once, you can do it again!  We'll be praying for you.  ;)

Paul
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Post by: Vince on June 27, 2015, 03:16:21 AM
More prayers going out for you, Danny. 
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Post by: 69pace on June 27, 2015, 03:26:51 AM
Keep strong Danny. It's just a minor speed-bump. :)
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Post by: 69glacierblue on June 27, 2015, 04:03:36 AM
Prayers for you Danny.  Stay strong, you'll be out with your girl and working on your Camaro in no time!
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Post by: BULLITT65 on June 27, 2015, 04:21:54 AM
Danny you are strong man, and I admire the way you have taken this on. Keep up the good fight brother!
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Post by: ZLP955 on June 27, 2015, 04:47:19 AM
Thoughts are with you Danny, keep positive. You have a great girl by your side and all your Camaro buddies supporting you.
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Post by: x77-69z28 on June 27, 2015, 03:53:15 PM
Hang in there Danny. Just another bump in the road. You will get through it again!
Buddy
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Post by: dannystarr on July 03, 2015, 06:43:58 AM
Hey everyone.. Well it's done. He was able to get the Cancer from the old incision. No cracking open of the chest.. Thank goodness, as I was stressed about that... Only about an hour and a half. Home same day and not nearly as much pain as last time. Time to sleep... Danny 
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Post by: BULLITT65 on July 03, 2015, 06:45:35 AM
Wtg, rest your body and enjoy your life ... ;)
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Post by: ZLP955 on July 03, 2015, 10:10:26 AM
Great news Danny!
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Post by: ko-lek-tor on July 03, 2015, 01:00:36 PM
On our hearts Danny, On our hearts. Take care and give praise to the one who Loves and heals.
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Post by: x77-69z28 on July 03, 2015, 03:49:15 PM
Great to hear Danny!! Made my weekend.
Buddy
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Post by: pjbizjak on July 03, 2015, 11:52:31 PM
 God speed in your recovery...........................................Pete 68z/28
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Post by: dannystarr on July 04, 2015, 06:12:31 AM
Here we are and doing better by the hour. Stopped taking pain med's 5am this morning. So that's good. Just doing the tomato soap, pop sickle thing. Thanx to you all.. Can't wait to get back out there in a few days. Time to cruise CRG for new subjects and knowledge.. D
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Post by: bergy on July 04, 2015, 12:14:53 PM
Way to go Danny - stay strong!
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Post by: 69Z28-RS on July 04, 2015, 01:50:38 PM
I agree... :)    THINK STRONG..  BE STRONG!    BEAT IT!

Great news for all of us to hear!
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Post by: 69pace on October 18, 2015, 02:42:15 AM
Hope all is still on course on to the victory lap. :)
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Post by: dannystarr on October 18, 2015, 07:16:04 PM
Thanx very much.. Hopefully I will be all done with this at the end of the month. Blood test this week, then down to UCSF for results on Oct. 31st. If my marker numbers are still up, I may have to do another pill popping of the Radioactive Iodine, and one week isolation. Hope not...Don't have time for this.. Need to get ready for MCACN   ;D ;D ha ha