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    Jimbo got encouraging news today

    BREAKING: A source tells EWN HOF QB Jim Kelly received encouraging news today but has to go back next week for a biopsy.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by MitchMurrayDowntown View Post
    BREAKING: A source tells EWN HOF QB Jim Kelly received encouraging news today but has to go back next week for a biopsy.
    Great news, but this is just the beginning of a long road.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    what is encouraging about a biopsy?

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by sukie View Post
    what is encouraging about a biopsy?
    It had to do with a scan they did that looked promising, the biopsy is another hurdle.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by sukie View Post
    what is encouraging about a biopsy?
    A negative biopsy is GREAT news.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by better days View Post
    A negative biopsy is GREAT news.
    That is alittle cart before horse. The fact they are biopsying something means something is still there... I hope it is merely necrotic residual.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by sukie View Post
    That is alittle cart before horse. The fact they are biopsying something means something is still there... I hope it is merely necrotic residual.
    Perhaps, but periodic tissue biopsies of localized cancers is common.
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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckincincy View Post
    Perhaps, but periodic tissue biopsies of localized cancers is common.
    Not really especially during or right after radiation. Biopsies are done on suspicious lesions. Pet scans are done to look for spread.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Glad I Googled this before responding... I just saw "encouraging news" with nothing behind it. Figured a positive to his cancer treatment, but didn't know if his mortgage had been renewed, he won a radio contest, or wasn't going to get fined for smacking JBJ.

    Any good news is great for Jimbo's recovery.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by sukie View Post
    Not really especially during or right after radiation. Biopsies are done on suspicious lesions. Pet scans are done to look for spread.
    Depends on the coverage plan. If you work in the public sector or retired from same, or have a plan like NFL players do and some unions do, with minimal or zero co-pay or deductible and any and all procedures are sanctioned, biopsies are $ for the med business and assuage the patient. And routine biopsies can discover problems.

    Other folks often have to jump through hoops to get a PET or MRI, unless you are a member of the special classes. For most, it's begrudged high-radiation CT and you must be sure to get prior authorization and make sure the provider - even their office location - is "in-network."

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckincincy View Post
    Depends on the coverage plan. If you work in the public sector or retired from same, or have a plan like NFL players do and some unions do, with minimal or zero co-pay or deductible and any and all procedures are sanctioned, biopsies are $ for the med business and assuage the patient. And routine biopsies can discover problems.

    Other folks often have to jump through hoops to get a PET or MRI, unless you are a member of the special classes. For most, it's begrudged high-radiation CT and you must be sure to get prior authorization and make sure the provider - even their office location - is "in-network."
    Confused by this post but follow up PET scans are the norm. Especially if Jim is in WNY. Biopsies, as you say are big money but don't think for a minute they are being done to line pockets. Insurance companies would not cover something unwarranted. It's all based on CPT codes.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    WGR sent a text saying no evidence of cancer in Jim Kelly

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    Wow, many prayers answered.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Encouraging but Jimbo is by far and away not outta the woods. I hope he beats this thing...

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    Encouraging but Jimbo is by far and away not outta the woods. I hope he beats this thing...

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by MitchMurrayDowntown View Post
    BREAKING: A source tells EWN HOF QB Jim Kelly received encouraging news today but has to go back next week for a biopsy.
    Oh thank the BILLS god!!!

    I'd hate to see this losing QB of 4 super bowls to get anymore bad news..

    it's a relief I tell you!!
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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Lol ... ok I will stop and be nice now..

    Lecter and Coastal might yell at me later..


    hehehehe

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Might?
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    Lecter is right in everything he said.

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    Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

    Quote Originally Posted by Blondie View Post
    Oh thank the BILLS god!!!

    I'd hate to see this losing QB of 4 super bowls to get anymore bad news..

    it's a relief I tell you!!

    Wow. You're even more of a vapid scumbag than I thought. And that's really saying something.

    Rooting for someone to die of Cancer. Well, at least you married the right person.

    I hope there's such a thing as karma.

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    She is rooting for him to die of cancer?

    Huh?

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