Thomas’s Story

Site created on December 6, 2019

Today I start my battle with lymphoma cancer that is located in my chest. It appears to be a 4 1/2 month battle that I will win. For those who don’t know this all started a while back with issues breathing. Initial diagnoses was asthma and I began treatment for that. This last spring the treatment for asthma was not working so my doctor started to dig deeper. By October we reached a point where they were concerned my heart maybe part of the issue so we did a stress test. It was here durning the ultrasound of my heart they found a mass.  From then on all of November was test after test. That lead to a biopsy in late November that showed I had lymphoma. The next question was what type of lymphoma( Hodgkin lymphoma or non Hodgkin lymphoma).  To do that a large sample of the tumor was required. On November 29th I entered the hospital for the surgery.  The surgery went well but that damn chest tube hurts like hell especially when they pulled it out. The biopsy from this sample show that I love a challenge. I have a very rare form of lymphoma called “Gray Zone Lymphoma”.  Since it’s discovery in 2012 there has only been 111 cases. I am 112.  The good news is it’s very curable. They have me on a very aggressive chemo plan and the team of doctors and nurses are outstanding.  The best thing about all of this is the overwhelming support from family,friends, and coworkers.  I am a bless man to be loved by so many.  This site will help everyone keep up to date on my progress and allow for better communication.  My Motto.  “I GOT THIS”

Newest Update

Journal entry by Thomas Kleckner

So I haven’t posted in a while because I haven’t had anything new. That changed big time for me today. Last Wednesday I had another PET scam that uses radiated glucose to surge through my body and eliminate any cancer. Today I met with my OC and got the all clear and no cancer detected at all in my body. That was great news but then I got a huge sunrise. 

My expectations were a testing schedule over the next 5 years with quarterly scans this year and reduced over time. Nope that’s not it at all. With my type of aggressive fast growing hell tumor if it was going to come back it would already be growing. My jaw dropped into my lap and I asked does this mean it’s basically gone for good. My DR could be running for President but basically said yes that’s what it means. Can’t say I am cured but I am cancer free and it’s not coming back. All those prays and blessing have been answered. Now you all are going to have to put up with my smartass attitude for a long time!!!🤣🤣🤣

Also went over all my blood work results and he said they were bouncing back strong and that was part of the reason they could be so aggressive with my treatment. Hell he got me near death 3 times. When I say that I mean it!! 😳. They had my immune system so low that at times they could not even measure some of the white blood cell types. Boy am I glad that shit show is over  

Well I have a new birthday to celebrate going forward. It is now April 13. That’s when my treatments were done and I started to heal my body. As of this week my eyebrows actually started to grow in. I also have fuzz growing in other places. Lmao. I feel like a 12 year old boy starting puberty. 🤣🤣🤣. Now I just want eyelashes. Don’t appreciate them till there gone. I get more crap in my eyes then you can believe. Hair on my head is staring also. Started exercising which was slow at first but now can hike 2 miles and getting upper body strength back. 

This will be my last post on this page. Went back to work today and will focus on my recovery which will take several months till I am normal.  Now how many of you just thought that I was never a normal person. Bah ha ha.  Thank you all for all your support and love. You all kept me strong and motivated. Soon hopefully we can get together and celebrate.  Please be safe and see you soon. 😁😁❤️❤️🥰🥰
Patients and caregivers love hearing from you; add a comment to show your support.
Help Thomas Stay Connected to Family and Friends

A $25 donation to CaringBridge powers a site like Thomas's for two weeks. Will you make a gift to help ensure that this site stays online for them and for you?

Comments Hide comments

Show Your Support

See the Ways to Help page to get even more involved.

SVG_Icons_Back_To_Top
Top