Steven A. Bash COPD and Lung Cancer Recovery Fund
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Update: 1-3-2024
Surgeon says tumor is metastatic Colon Cancer spread to Lung which is Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Small nodules in Lung show metastatic disease. General chemotherapy is advised. Will see my Seaside oncologist today to determine next steps. Now to stay positive and carry on. The treatment will be in Seaside so no Portland trips. Have felt better but doing OK. Thanks everyone for continued encouragement and support!
Update: 12-25-2023
Surgeon says tumor is metastatic Colon Cancer spread to Lung. Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Small nodules in Lung show wider metastatic disease. General chemotherapy is advised. Will see my Seaside oncologist on January 3rd, 2024 to determine next steps. Now to stay positive and carry on. The treatment will be in Seaside so no Portland trips. Have felt better but doing OK. Thanks everyone for continued encouragement and support!
Update: 12-23-2023
Talked with Surgeon. It is metastatic Colon Cancer spread to Lung. Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Smaller nodules in Lung show widespread metastatic disease. General chemotherapy treatment is advised. Have appointment with my Seaside oncologist on January 3rd, 2024 to determine finer details and next steps. So now to stay positive and carry on. The good news is that treatment will be in Seaside so no traveling back and forth to Portland. Have felt better but doing OK. Thanks to everyone for continued encouragement and support!
Update: 12-22-2023
Talked with Surgeon. The lymph nodes are clear meaning no spread from Lung tumor. It is metastatic Colon Cancer spread to Lung. Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Other nodules in Lung show low activity but are concerning. Can treat the Lung tumor with directed laser radiation but it is from the Colon so he feels a larger chemotherapy treatment is advised. Have appointment with my Seaside oncologist on January 2nd, 2024 to determine finer details and next steps. So now to stay positive and carry on. The good news is that treatment will be in Seaside so no traveling back and forth to Portland. Have felt better but doing OK. Thanks to everyone for continued encouragement and support!
Update: 10-18-2023
Cancer CEA elevated. New Colon issues requiring surgery. Balance issues. COPD/Emphysema limiting work. Require Oxygen. Doing daily exercises, healthful diet, physical therapy. Making Art. Thanks much! If anyone would like to buy my art instead to help, they can find many options at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/steven-a-bash
Update: 9-8-2023
Many thanks for everything! Since the Cancer seems to be at bay for now I will be changing my GoFundMe to a Emphysema page for those who would still like to help. I am no longer able to work because of severe breathing issues and am on Oxygen. Much appreciated! If anyone would like to buy my art instead to help, they can find many options at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/steven-a-bash:
Update 5-6-2023 Surgical site abdominal hernias referred to surgeon. Emphysema advanced and preventing fulltime work. Colon cancer stable. Doing daily exercises, mindful diet, physical therapy in preparation for work. Making Art. Thanks much everyone! If anyone would like to buy my art instead to help, they can find many options at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/steven-a-bash:
Update 4-21-2023
Abdominal issues referred to surgeon. Emphysema progressing. Colon cancer stable. Doing daily exercises, mindful diet, physical therapy in preparaion for work. Making Art. Thanks much everyone! If anyone would like to buy my art instead to help, they can find many options at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/steven-a-bash
Update: 3-23–2023
Advancing COPD is keeping me short of breath with balance issues, fatigue, low blood oxygen. Four surgery site hernias are becoming an issue. Scheduling surgery.
Colon cancer stable after CT and bloodwork. Trying to get back to work. Doing daily exercises, mindful diet, physical therapy, etc. Making Art! Thanks much!
Update: 2-17-2023.
Advanced Emphysema is keeping me short of breath with balance issues and fatigue.
Colon Cancer CT shows no Cancer! 3 month CT and bloodwork followups.
Working hard to get back to work. I am doing daily exercises, mindful diet, weekly physical therapy, etc..
Thankful for the donations, prayers, moral support and positive thoughts!
Update: 1-30-2023.
Suspect skin spot biopsied. Waiting on result.
Severe Emphysema is keeping me short of breath with balance issues and fatigue.
Working hard to get back to work. I am doing daily exercises, mindful diet, weekly physical therapy, etc..
Seaside, Oregon small carpenter job referrals and leads welcome.
My contractor license is currently paused so not taking on jobs until I am physically able to work. Thankful for the donations, prayers, moral support and positive thoughts.:
1-4-2023.
CT scheduled Tuesday for new concerning Lung nodule.
Main issues are shortness of breath, fatigue, endurance and balance problems. I am doing daily exercises and weekly physical therapy.
Seaside, Oregon small carpenter job referrals and leads welcome.
My contractor license is currently paused so not taking on jobs until I am physically able to work. Thankful for the donations, prayers, moral support and positive thoughts.
Update: 12-3-2022
CT guided Lung biopsy has been recommended and scheduling.
Both complications are still an issue.
Doing daily exercises and weekly physical therapy. Main issues are shortness of breath, fatigue, endurance and balance problems. So unable to work for now.
Seaside, Oregon small carpenter job referrals and leads welcome for when I'm ready!
My contractor license is currently paused so not taking on jobs until I am physically able to work. Thankful for the donations, prayers, moral support and positive thoughts.
Update 11-26-2022
CT scan and blood work results were discussed. Looking good but some concern about lung spots. Pulmonologists are reviewing whether lung biopsy is needed.
Both complications still an issue.
Doing daily exercises and weekly physical therapy. Main issues are shortness of breath, fatigue, endurance and balance problems. So unable to work for now.
Seaside, Oregon small carpenter job referrals and leads welcome for when I'm ready!
My contractor license is currently paused so not taking on jobs until I am physically able to work. Thanks much for the donations, prayers, moral support and positive thoughts.
Update: 11-19-2022
CT scan and blood work results were discussed. Looking good but some concern about lung spots. Doctors are reviewing whether lung biopsy is needed.
One complication, treated with no improvement. Other one still an issue.
Doing daily exercises and weekly physical therapy. Main issues are shortness of breath, fatigue and balance problems. So unable to work for now.
Seaside, Oregon small carpenter job referrals and leads welcome for when I'm ready!
My contractor license is currently paused so not taking on jobs until I am physically able to work. Thanks much for the donations, prayers, moral support and positive thoughts.: 10-25-2022
Doing daily exercises and weekly physical therapy. Shortness of breath, weakness and balance issues still present. So unable to work. No jobs yet anyway.
Seaside, Oregon small carpenter job referrals and leads welcome for when I'm ready!
My contractor license is currently paused so not taking on jobs until I am physically able to work. Thanks much for the donations, prayers, moral support and positive thoughts.
Update: 10-1-2022:
Recent CT and ctDNA test results show zero cancer present! Doing daily physical therapy and getting stronger. Shortness of breath and balance issues still.
My contractor license is currently paused so not taking on jobs until I am physically able to work. Thanks for the donations, prayers, moral support and positive thoughts.
1-20-2022:
I regret to inform everyone that I have been diagnosed with Colon cancer needing immediate surgery. It has not spread. I will have surgery on January 20th, 2022. Any funds I receive from this will go toward expenses during the recovery period following this surgery. Hopefully, this should be 6-8 weeks before I can return to work barring complications. My need is immediate due to not being able to work for some months due to symptoms. Thanks very much to those who can help. If anyone would like to buy my art instead to help, they can find many options at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/steven-a-bash
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Steven A Bash
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Seaside, OR