Thinking of everyone

JimboC
JimboC Member Posts: 264
in Esophageal Cancer #1
I just wanted to poke my head in the door and let everyone know I am thinking of you all. Although I am not able to be here as much as I would like, I try to read at least every other day. I notice that we have some new members and sadly, we've lost some of the family as well.

I am doing pretty well overall. Even though I am IVb, I am still continuing treatment. I just started FOLFOX a week and a half ago and feel pretty good on it. Next treatment is this Friday and I plan to keep treatment going as long as I can easily tolerate it and it is effective.

Bless everyone and may you all find strength and comfort!

Jimbo

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  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #2
    Jimbo, So glad to hear from
    Jimbo, So glad to hear from you. It's good to know you are doing ok. Keep us posted as much as you can, I thank of you often.
    Sandra
  • JReed
    JReed Member Posts: 428
    #3
    Thanks for poking your head in Jimbo!
    Dude!

    It is so good to hear from you! Glad you are doing well with treatment and hoping it continues that way for you!

    Don is also doing well - he does have hives from something and we're not exactly sure what. The only thing that has changed is that he has completed treatment and his blood pressure starting going up so he started back on his med - but he's been on that since 1996 - so that would be weird, but what the heck - this whole deal is weird.

    You are correct - we did gain some new people sadly, and even sadder we did lose some great family members. Good news is that you are still poking your head in and boy oh boy do we appreciate that!

    Stay strong Jimbo!

    Hugs,
    Judy & Don
  • MissusB
    MissusB Member Posts: 111
    #4
    JReed said:

    Thanks for poking your head in Jimbo!
    Dude!

    It is so good to hear from you! Glad you are doing well with treatment and hoping it continues that way for you!

    Don is also doing well - he does have hives from something and we're not exactly sure what. The only thing that has changed is that he has completed treatment and his blood pressure starting going up so he started back on his med - but he's been on that since 1996 - so that would be weird, but what the heck - this whole deal is weird.

    You are correct - we did gain some new people sadly, and even sadder we did lose some great family members. Good news is that you are still poking your head in and boy oh boy do we appreciate that!

    Stay strong Jimbo!

    Hugs,
    Judy & Don

    :)
    Happy you're here, Jimbo!
  • rose20
    rose20 Member Posts: 258
    #5
    Glad you are tolerating your
    Glad you are tolerating your treatment well.
    My brother is still ongoing with his chemo treatments.
    One week it is the more stronger chemo and then the next it is the less stronger chemo.
    He goes today for the stronger chemo which affects him pretty bad and then next week they will do the PET finally.
    My 90 year old mother who lived with us decided to move in with my brother and his wife so she can be there for him.
    She cooks whatever he feels he can eat and so far he has been able to eat and his last visit showed he gained 3 pounds.
    I just worry now about mom because she needs looking after but right now her top priority is her son.
    I do pray your treatments will continue to be effective for you and you will be able to tolerate them.
    My brother has continued with these treatments because so far they have worked for him as far as keeping the cancer from spreading any further and shrinking the main tumor.
    Although treatments have been intolerable many times but he is a fighter. He just does not quit.
    Thanks for popping in so good to hear how you are doing!!
  • ritawaite13
    ritawaite13 Member Posts: 236
    #6
    Hey Jimbo
    It's good to hear from you. I'm glad you're tolerating your treatments and looking forward. I don't visit this board as often as I used to but it's so wonderful to feel the love here.
    Hugs, Rita
  • BobHaze
    BobHaze Member Posts: 165 Member
    #7
    Back at Ya
    We're thinking of you, too, big guy. You're never alone when you're part of this group, and I guarantee everyone here is pulling for you big time.

    Wishing you peace and strength.

    Bob
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #8
    Great to hear from you
    Jimbo,

    I am glad the treatments are tolerable. I hope the FOLFOX regimen continues to be effective in controlling things. I certainly admire your strength and positive attitude. You are in my prayers daily.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    Two year survivor

    Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!
  • annalan
    annalan Member Posts: 138
    #9
    Good to read that you're
    Good to read that you're doing well. My thoughts and prayers are being sent to you from England. Best wishes.

    Ann
    Wife of Alan who lost his EC battle January 31st.
  • ham6789
    ham6789 Member Posts: 29
    #10
    Glad you popped in
    Glad to hear that you nr tolerating the chemo. Keep up the good fight, i'll continue praying for you and yours....

    A friend in the fight, Ham
  • GerryS
    GerryS Member Posts: 227 Member
    #11
    Way to hang in there Jim...
    We are thinking and praying for you too, Jim. God Bless.....

    Gerry
  • cher76
    cher76 Member Posts: 292
    #12
    Good to hear from you! hang
    Good to hear from you! hang in there and stay strong! You and your family are in my prayers.
    Cheryl
  • mardigras
    mardigras Member Posts: 215 Member
    #13
    Hi Jimbo
    Hello Jimbo,
    Thanks for letting us all know you are ok.
    Hubby had his big op on 29th and he's doing ok too.
    It's still a long road, but we are stepping warily down it.
    Love and prayers and a big hug Jimbo.
    Marci xx

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