Okay....yesterday Nora told me to go to Urgent Care as the edema that had been plaguing my legs was now in my face and neck.

 

Some quick checks there and they sent me to E.R. BP was high for me, O2 was low. CT scan showed a 'mass' sitting on top of my SVC (collection point for blood from the upper body returning to the heart)

 

Since their ICU was full up, sent on to a different hospital for tests....where I've been since 4pm yesterday - no food or drinks as they keep pushing the biopsy out.

 

They're pretty sure it's cancer,  but whether it's benign or malignant is anyone's guess. They can't give me anything to reduce the edema as that would reduce my BP and could cause the mass to collapse my SVC ...instant heart attack.

 

Good thoughts appreciated....and as of right now, my fishing is on hold till further notice

You're in my prayers.

Sorry you're having to deal with this, but I hope everything goes well, and they find the best treatment for you. Be strong!

Really sorry to hear this my friend.

Sound pretty serious.

You're in good hand though.

Lynn & I will be sending you & Nora all the positive vibes we can.

Hang in there best you can.

Andy 

You’ll be in my thoughts, MN. Wishing you the best. 

I'll pray for you brother and try not to think to much about it until you get some concrete diagnosis.  

 

This too shall pass, hang in there buddy!  

Thought's, prayers and positive vibes headed your way MN.

Fishingmickey

You are in our thoughts and prayers. 

 

 

 

 

Mike

Praying for you brother. 

You’re in our thoughts. 

Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery!!!

Good thoughts are sent.

Prayers and positive vibes heading your way, my friend! Hopefully this can get resolved sooner than later and you can get out on the water in the near future. Those MN bass aren't gonna catch themselves. 🙏

Terrible news but let’s hope & pray they get you back to good health. Keep positive & start planning your next fishing outing.

Thinking of you and your family and hoping for the best.

Sorry to hear Ken.. Thoughts and prayers for you and your wife. 

Sending good thoughts and vibes northward to you and yours Ken. 

3 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Good thoughts appreciated

We got your back!

I had a cancer scare earlier this year. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Praying for you brother...

Prayers sent 📤 

Ken, I will be praying for you, Nora and your medical team in addition to sending you good thoughts. Please keep us updated my friend.

 

Steve

Will keep you in my thoughts Ken. Take care and keep us posted.

Prayers Ken - for the right diagnosis, treatment plan and full recovery. Minnesota needs you on their waters for many more years 👍

Thoughts and prayers!

Sending positive thoughts your way...