GUESS WHAAAAAT!?!
Summary
TLDRThe speaker candidly shares their ongoing battle with cancer, detailing recent developments in their treatment. Despite the tumor in their jaw growing and causing discomfort, they express optimism as clinical trials suggest the trial drug is effective in shrinking tumors elsewhere. The video also touches on their personal life, showing resilience through woodworking projects and planning to continue treatment with Cody-, hoping for relief from pain and further tumor reduction.
Takeaways
- π· The speaker is undergoing radiation therapy for a tumor in their jaw, which has become symptomatic and is affecting their speech.
- π Despite the setback with the jaw tumor, the clinical trial drug appears to be working well for the speaker's other tumors in the head, sinus, lymph nodes, and lungs.
- π¬ The jaw tumor might be a different type of cancer, or it could be new and not yet reacting to the clinical trial drug.
- π₯ The speaker received a one-time treatment called a 'bolus' for the jaw tumor, which they hope will provide relief from pain and discomfort.
- π The tumors in the head and nasal area have shrunk significantly, with a 34% reduction reported.
- π The speaker is working on home projects, including refinishing a table, despite their medical situation.
- π± The speaker appreciates the aesthetic of the wood knots and grain in the table they are working on, which they believe will look great once finished.
- π The speaker is managing their pain with medication and is trying to stay 'doped up' to avoid discomfort.
- πΆ The speaker mentions that their legs are feeling better, which had previously caused them significant pain.
- ποΈ They plan to take it easy and may do some light work around the house, but will prioritize rest if they feel tired.
- πͺ The speaker is set to resume the clinical trial drug treatment and hopes for continued positive effects on their cancer.
Q & A
What medical treatment did the speaker receive recently?
-The speaker received a one-time radiation treatment called a bolus on their jaw.
Why did the clinical trials drop for the speaker?
-The clinical trials were dropped because the speaker's condition became symptomatic and the doctor suggested taking a break from the trials to focus on radiation treatment.
How is the speaker's condition affecting their daily life?
-The speaker's condition is causing them pain, particularly in their jaw, and is affecting their speech and ability to move around comfortably.
What is the speaker's attitude towards the radiation treatment?
-The speaker has mixed feelings about the radiation treatment, acknowledging its potential to be both awesome and terrible, but hopes it will provide relief from their symptoms.
What positive news did the speaker receive about their other tumors?
-The speaker's tumors in the head, nasal area, lymph nodes, and lungs have shrunk significantly, with the nasal tumor shrinking by 34 percent.
What is the speaker's current strategy to cope with the pain?
-The speaker is trying to stay 'doped up' on medication to manage the pain and is planning to take it easy to avoid exacerbating their condition.
What project is the speaker working on related to tables?
-The speaker is working on a project involving the creation or modification of tables, with a focus on the wood's grain and knot holes for aesthetic appeal.
How does the speaker describe the appearance of the wood they are working with?
-The speaker is excited about the many little knot holes and the dark grain of the wood, which they believe will look neat and match well with another table.
What is the speaker's plan for the day after receiving the radiation treatment?
-The speaker plans to start the Cody-to trial drug treatment, stay at home, and continue taking medications in hopes of combating the cancer.
How does the speaker's hair situation reflect their medical condition?
-The speaker's hair situation, mentioning a bald fade from a month ago, indirectly suggests that they might be experiencing hair loss as a side effect of their medical treatments.
What is the speaker's overall mood and message to their audience?
-Despite facing medical challenges, the speaker maintains a positive outlook, sharing updates on their condition and projects, and wishing their audience a great day.
Outlines
π· Health Update Amidst Cancer Treatment
The speaker discusses their current health situation, highlighting the challenges of dealing with a growing tumor in the jaw that affects speech and causes pain. They mention undergoing radiation therapy as a result of dropping out of clinical trials, with a one-time treatment called a 'bolus' aimed at providing relief. Despite the tumor's growth, the clinical trial doctor confirms that the trial drug seems to be working on other affected areas such as the head, sinus, lymph nodes, and lungs, with some tumors showing significant shrinkage. The speaker also talks about the physical discomfort and the need to manage pain through medication.
π οΈ Balancing Daily Life with Ongoing Treatment
In addition to the health update, the speaker shares their efforts to maintain a sense of normalcy by engaging in home projects, such as refinishing a table. They express satisfaction with the progress and the aesthetic appeal of the table, noting the unique knotholes in the wood that add character. The speaker also mentions plans for light yard work but acknowledges the need to pace themselves due to fatigue and the side effects of their medical treatment. They end on a personal note, discussing their appearance and the changes in their hair due to the treatments.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘ungroomed
π‘radiation
π‘clinical trials
π‘bolus
π‘symptomatic
π‘tumor
π‘Codycillins
π‘shrinkage
π‘lawn work
π‘knot holes
π‘doped up
Highlights
The individual appears to be undergoing treatment for a large, symptomatic tumor affecting their mouth.
Clinical trials were dropped, leading to a switch to radiation therapy as a treatment option.
A one-time radiation treatment called 'bolus' was administered to the jaw.
Despite the tumor's growth, the individual's doctor believes the trial drug is working on other areas of the body.
Tumors in the head, sinus, nasal area, lymph nodes, and lungs have shown significant reduction in size.
The jaw tumor may be a different type of cancer or not reacting to the trial drug due to its novelty.
The individual expresses mixed feelings about the effectiveness and impact of radiation therapy.
A personal project involving woodworking is being undertaken, with a focus on tables with unique knotholes.
The individual is experiencing pain and discomfort, using medication to manage it.
There is an improvement in leg pain, which was previously a significant issue.
The individual is considering taking it easy due to fatigue and the physical demands of their situation.
A return to the trial drug 'Cody' is planned for the following day.
The individual is focused on staying at home, taking medication, and hoping for a positive impact on their cancer.
A closing remark expresses hope for a good day and a promise to update soon.
Transcripts
what is that my homies look how
fantastically ungroomed I look so look
how big this thing is
yeah keep that light there it's huge so
that sucks right super sucks
however we went to Houston yesterday and
the day before and to get radiation on
this because the clinical trials dropped
doc said let's take a break from the
Cody - lets radiate this thing so since
it's becoming symptomatic you can tell
by the way that I'm talking right now
that it's getting pretty big it's
affecting my mouth pretty pretty well
and so they said let's do radiation they
did a one-time treatment yesterday on my
job which I thought was crazy they
called it a bolus and zapped the heck
out of it so hopefully that's gonna give
me some relief pretty soon the whole
bottom jaw hurts basically and so that's
you know that's that's bad that sucks
radiation is a good thing hopefully they
don't like I said give me relief however
on the positive side the clinical trials
doc delivered that news that we need to
get that done and that he approves of
that and then he also said that even
though this was growing my jaw I think
that Cody to the trial drug is working
on your head and your sinus sino nasal
and lymph nodes in your lungs
those those tumors that that cancer so
either the one in my jaw is a different
cancer which is super unlikely or maybe
because it's so new it's not reacting to
the Cody - I don't know it's definitely
gonna react to radiation you can't
defeat radiation it's awesome it's or
terrible I don't know which to say I'm
kind of both but yes so the tumor in my
head my sign of a nasal tumor shrunk 34
percent and then the ones in my chest
shrunk even more than that so I think
like they weren't they didn't even get
very big to begin with but the they
looked great so that's that's awesome
man my hair I need a haircut so but look
at this that was a bald fade like a
month ago all right cut it out so
anyways that's medical stuff medical
I'm feeling okay come on just bunch of
drugs and I'm just going through the day
trying to stay doped up so that I don't
feel this it's pretty painful
my legs are better um so that's good
that really hurt that sucked because you
got a walk to the bathroom you got a
walk through the hospital you got like I
could wheelchair it don't want to do
that anyways projects so y'all saw that
table that's done inside you all loved
it
I also think it looks great not to toot
my own horn but tape tape looks pretty
good this is the start of the next one I
love all the little knot holes in this
one I think that's gonna look really
cool I think it'll be less obvious when
they're staying on it which is good
because I want the two tables to match
so the color will match really well and
probably hide these knot holes a little
bit but you'll still be able to see them
they'll be they'll look really cool but
there's just so many little knot holes
in this wood and especially in this dark
grain it looks so neat so I'm gonna
start on that today probably do a little
lawn work today but also probably take
it pretty easy today if I get tired at
all like right now I'm sweating
literally gonna go take a break before I
even get started on work today so and
that's what I'm gonna do and yeah so
we'll start the Cody to tomorrow and
I'll just hang out at home and do drugs
so hopefully the drugs will work and
kill cancers and we will make more
things so hope you homies having a great
day we will see you soon but
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