thanks for all you have done, now go away
My most recent pet scan and follow up MRI has indicated nothing really new. One 3mm tumor in my brain and no new tumor detected elsewhere, although 3 spots in my spine and one in my brain were possible tumor growth but we're inconclusive due to either being too small or not enhancing enough on the scan. I suppose I should be happy that it isn't conclusive and the plan is to watch and wait but I am not.
One thing we are dealing with while I battle this cancer is that the Air Force has initiated a medical evaluation for possible medical retirement. I have over 17 years active duty and due to my diagnosis and poor prognosis I am being reviewed for a possible discharge. Thanks for all of your hard work, get the hell out. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. The military is trying to reduce end strength and by pushing medical disability cases it keeps from pushing out those healthy people at the end of their career. Still, the prospect of being shown the door is irritating. I will likely get a high percentage of my base pay in retirement, but the pay cut is still very significant. If I qualify for ssdi upon discharge we should be ok. I can work, some. The chemo meds I am currently taking make a full day a very iffy situation. In addition, a discharge is probably 6 months away more or less but who knows if things will be the same (or worse) by then.
Pricks. Makes me so glad that I spent all those years giving the military everything I have.
One thing we are dealing with while I battle this cancer is that the Air Force has initiated a medical evaluation for possible medical retirement. I have over 17 years active duty and due to my diagnosis and poor prognosis I am being reviewed for a possible discharge. Thanks for all of your hard work, get the hell out. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. The military is trying to reduce end strength and by pushing medical disability cases it keeps from pushing out those healthy people at the end of their career. Still, the prospect of being shown the door is irritating. I will likely get a high percentage of my base pay in retirement, but the pay cut is still very significant. If I qualify for ssdi upon discharge we should be ok. I can work, some. The chemo meds I am currently taking make a full day a very iffy situation. In addition, a discharge is probably 6 months away more or less but who knows if things will be the same (or worse) by then.
Pricks. Makes me so glad that I spent all those years giving the military everything I have.