I've been busy

snommintj
snommintj Member Posts: 601
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Thanks to everyone tracking me down. I've been really busy. Between my son, wife, work, and play things haven't slowed down a bit. I haven't turned on my TV in 2 weeks. I've been on the computer very little. I have a lot of irons in the fire and I don't see things letting up for a while.
I had a PET/CT last thursday. This was for my new radiologist. He thinks he might be able to save me. He is gonna open me up and RFA some of the liver tumors. Then when I'm heeled he is going to Novalis the ones that aren't operable. Then he is going to ablate the tumors in my left lung and then Novalis the one in my right lung. That's the plan anyway. I haven't taken any chemo in two weeks and I feel great. No aches or pains and tons of energy. If I didn't know I had cancer I would even suspect anything. I went on a mountain trail hike with some friends last week. I was the first to the top and the first one down. Some folks didn't even finish. How is that possible?

Some of you guys might recall my small garden I bragged about last year. Well, I've upscaled this year. I've decided that I really enjoy growing things. I've started some aquaculture projects, that's growing fish. As for my photobioreactors, I can't seem to get my algae to grow like I want. I think I need some new tubing, but I'm still trying. I got a new boat and have been fishing some. The water here is still very cold for this time of year, I've caught a few but things should start popping off soon.

I've spent several hours everyday maneuvering to open a boat dealership but in the end I couldn't get the numbers to work in my favor. I decided yesterday not to open it.

I've haven't been reading any post so I'll have to go back when I get a chance and catch up.

I hope this post finds everyone in good spirits and agreeable health.

Comments

  • lcarper2
    lcarper2 Member Posts: 635 Member
    good to have you back
    you are such an inspritation to everyone I hope you do well in the future and the Opening up as you called it I hope it goes well...
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    John
    I'd been watching for you on Facebook and am so happy to hear how well things are going. You are an inspiration to all of us.

    Diane
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member

    John
    I'd been watching for you on Facebook and am so happy to hear how well things are going. You are an inspiration to all of us.

    Diane

    John........
    That is a true Warrior outlook....you never let the grass grow under your feet. If we do sit idly by and things slip away then find out that we have become NED or in remission then we find out that the time we wasted thinking we are going to not get better was wasted and it takes more of our precious time away. We have to proceed and procure as if we are going to live forever. Life goes on with or without us so we , as you do already, need to plan and work as if we'll live forever, for perhaps we will. Doing great bud, keep up the good work.....you are an inspiration to us....Love and Hope ......Buzz
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    Glad to see your post
    because I have been missing you! Sounds like you are keeping busy. As soon as it warms up a little more I'm gonna' be out & about myself...walking or something....hoping to be able to go back to work in a few months. Wish you the best with the next treatment.

    -Pat
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    Jaylo969 said:

    Glad to see your post
    because I have been missing you! Sounds like you are keeping busy. As soon as it warms up a little more I'm gonna' be out & about myself...walking or something....hoping to be able to go back to work in a few months. Wish you the best with the next treatment.

    -Pat

    Hiya John!!
    Sounds like you got your ducks in a row.... thats cool. Just wanted to say "Hey"... i was missin ya too! Going out to the back yard to throw a line in. The Crappie are hitting good.... wow... have they grown!!! I am gonna take a pic and post.... these are some PURDY fishes!!!

    Jen
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342

    Hiya John!!
    Sounds like you got your ducks in a row.... thats cool. Just wanted to say "Hey"... i was missin ya too! Going out to the back yard to throw a line in. The Crappie are hitting good.... wow... have they grown!!! I am gonna take a pic and post.... these are some PURDY fishes!!!

    Jen

    Hey John!
    This sounds awesome, and it makes me wonder why my doctors or surgeons can't cut out SOME of the operable tumors, just to even let the liver regenerate alittle, and leave the inoperable ones for something else to come...but good luck with this, I hope it really does help, keep us posted!

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    John
    John,
    You are quite a guy. You will be beating this thing, you are finding the right people to help you along. Enjoy your family and the mountain bike!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    Wow,this is very cool.Very
    Wow,this is very cool.Very healthy life style.I am dreaming of having a garden,then I can grow friuts and vegetables.I am glad that you are feeling quite well and you and the doctor are having a plan.Good luck with the next treatment.Take care.
  • Crow71
    Crow71 Member Posts: 679 Member
    Sounds great John. Keep
    Sounds great John. Keep kicking @#&.
    Roger