ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: 1golfnut on April 16, 2008, 07:11:09 am
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Although I have not posted many threads on this discussion board, I felt that I should make those aware of treatment and 'progress.' Yesterday I went to the New England Gamma Knife Center in Providence and had my "golfing buddy" hit with the big gahunna. I must say that Dr. Georg Noren and his staff were truly professional and that each ray went 300 yards down the middle of the fairway and either parred, birdied, or eagled each 'hole.' When they got to the green it was simply a matter of one-putting and it was the best score anyone could have played. So far, as of today, none of the balls have gone into the woods, bunkers, water or rough.
I appreciated all the information that all of you posted on my 'scorecard' as I felt that it helped me make the right decision. As most of you know, I won't know whether the results until they view my new scorecard in another six months.
There was slight swelling where they attached the Augusta National golf helmet. I am taking it easy today and hopefully will be back in the swing of things tomorrow.
I have not had any light-headiness , but am somewhat tired from this round.
Again, I cannot thank all of you enough for your input. Even those who had their own postings which didn't pertain to my choice were of great help.
Rich Bialeck
golfnut
Manchester, CT
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Hi Rich,
Sounds like you won the open!!!! I like your analogy but bet the AN did not ;)
I am trying to decide between CK and GK so I will be looking forward to hearing how it goes for you. Get rest and congrats for getting to this milestone.
Mary
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Congratulations Rich. and thanks for the smile! You almost make it sound enjoyable (radiation I mean).
Betsy
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Rich, congratulations! Ya know, I have never heard anything but fantastic info re: Dr. Noren. I know he's top of the line in the New England area for GK.. and understand that he is on the cutting edge of doing certain procedures via GK (ie: fractionated GK, etc). You are in great hands and tickled that its now a done deal.
Welcome to the world of "posties" :)
BTW, as a kid, I was one of the rotten kids that use to steal golf balls off the local golf course... and have been chased, many a-time, by those looking for them while driving in their "boogie carts" ;D
Again, congrats!
Phyl
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BTW, as a kid, I was one of the rotten kids that use to steal golf balls off the local golf course... and have been chased, many a-time, by those looking for them while driving in their "boogie carts" ;D
Again, congrats!
Phyl
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Hey Phyl - I thought you were still doing that!!!
Sheryl "The Snowbird" - hopefully soon to be headed north.
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Hey Phyl - I thought you were still doing that!!!
Sheryl "The Snowbird" - hopefully soon to be headed north.
shhhhhh... guilty as charged :D
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COngrats on your treatment and keep us posted :D ;D
Ceeceek
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So happy for you and sounds like you didn't end up in a sandtrap. And it doesn't sound like you'll have any handicap from this treatment and maybe hit a hole in one GK shot. May you have blue skies and green fairways from here on out.
Sue in Vancouver
And thanks for the fun post!
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Hi Rich,
I am happy to hear you are doing so well. I was "zapped: by Dr. Noren last year. My experience with his staff (especially Beverly)was very positve. At my six month MRI there was not much change, but I will be having my one year MRI soon and am confident that there will be more to see.
I was very tired the second day as well, but recovered very quicky.
Lisa
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Nice work on the extended metaphor. 8)
Nice work on the AN, too. Time to head for the clubhouse and relax. The PGA can wait.
Steve
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Maybe PGA can stand for Post Gamma Association!
Boy, we're really reaching now! HA
Sue in Vancouver
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Good one Sue!
By the way I was i Vancouver for a week with my daughter last August and we fell in LOVE with your city!
Mary
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Rich:
Thanks for the update, Tiger. ;)
I enjoyed the golfing references and, more importantly, I was pleased to read that your GK went smoothly and that you 'scored' well. I'm not a golfer (unless 'mini golf' counts) so I won't seriously attempt to keep the golfing terminology in play, but I trust you'll have a good long-term recovery and be back in form soon. :)
Jim
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Hi Mary,
I am going to bet that you were in Vancouver, British Columbia. Not that Vancouver, Washington isn't a nice city, but..... ;D
Sue in Vancouver USA