kimblanchard Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 After 24 weeks of Chemo I get a break. Met with ONC today to discuss my latest CT scan, which was just the same as last time....No new stuff...still NED is some areas....no growth in others. Overall very good news!!! I am a bit anemic but should recover during the two month break that we decided on. TWO WHOLE months with no steroids, what a blessing. I am pretty well worn down....only fished for 3 hours today...life is hard Overall I feel pretty good and am really looking forward to the break. The last week in April my two sons and I are heading for the hills of North Carolina for a few days on the Davidson River...spending time together and fishing for trout. Thank you all four your thoughts, wishes and prayers...they do make a difference. luv jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Have a great break!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 So glad to hear the good news Jim! I hope you and your son's have a really Great time on your fishing trip lot's of male bonding! Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Brian says we are headed East.................get the limit and we will be there for shore lunch. Love. Brian and Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 WOW!! TWO WHOLE MONTHS!!!!!! I don't know if I could do that. Fry us up some fingerlings while your up in 'dem 'dare hills. Truely beautifu country. Y'all going anywhere near Banner Elk and Lee's MCcray College? Enjoy the break and slay them fish!!! David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Wait a minute. Is this a 2 month break from steroids or a 2 month break from treatments. Heck getting off steroids is a blessing in it's self!! David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Glad to hear you're doing well! Have a great trip and eat alot a fish! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Jim, This is just such good news all the way around, NED and no new growth, vacation from treatments and a very special fishing trip. I hope you thoroughly enjoy the whole thing. And thank you for being here for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 This is good news...I am so happy for you. enjoy the break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 David, it's a two month break from Chemo. The steroids are given in conjunction with the Cisplatin and CPT -11 chemo regimen. The steroids supposedly reduce/eliminate some of the chemo side effects....but they generate some of their own. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Jim, I'll never forget how excited we were when my husband got a break from chemo and treatment of any kind. I forget if it was 2 months or 3 months before he started Iressa, but during that time, he really regained a lot of strength. I pray you get the same results. Keep fishin' and CONGRATULATIONS! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Glad to hear your good news for a well-deserved break. Enjoy! Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Here's to drowning worms, no matter the circumstances! Take some quality time for reflection - nothin' says "peace" like a day in da boat or fishing (snoozing) on the bank of a local watering hole... All my best, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Good luck, hope you outfish the boys. Thankful for your good news. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Bless your heart, Jim! So glad to hear good news! So, just leave us directions to the fish fry you'll be hosting and we'll all be there with bells on! ~Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 No more chemo, no more steroids, but plenty of fishin!!!!! Congratulations on a great report. Enjoy your break. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Hey jim, always great to hear from you no matter what the news! But, only three hours of fishing does sound kinda rough! The ice is moving off the lakes here. It is quite a beautiful sight. Everyday, I go down to see the color changes and texture changes from the day before. Mother Nature paints a spectacular picture. Mother's Day is opening fishing here for after ice off for walleyes and most other species after the spring spawn. Should be a good year for fishing for me too..I hope to get on the lake as much as I used to. Enjoy the river fishing and let us know please how you fellers make out. Hope you do well, the weather is good, and you stay in the boat..(or not?) All my best, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Jim, Wonderful news! I hope your break is just what the doctor ordered and that you are back to 8 hours fishing asap. Enjoy your sons and the time with them. It sounds like a great idea to me. You deserve a rest. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Have a great trip and enjoy your rest! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Have fun in the hills. We just returned from the Smokey's. Tennessee side, but we wondered over to the NC side. We took our 2 grandsons and stayed in a little cabin and caught a lot of rainbow troup. Good fishing and the wonderful health shall be with you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Jim- Glad you get a little break, you deserve it! Go fishing and relax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Hi Jim, I know you are glad to be getting a break. Glad to see that things are stable. I hope you have a really nice time fishing. I left work yesterday and picked up my four year old grandson took him to feed the ducks. There were a couple of guys there fishing. I didn't see them catching anything. A guy pulled up with a boat dropped it in the water. He started casting back to the shore. The guys on the shore was casting it out as far af they could. And they say women don't make sense! Go figure. Really, I like fishing also need to get a new license so I can take the little one. Well hope you catch a big one. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Jim, Have a really great break. (Fish, WATCH OUT! Jim and his shadows are comin'...) I'm delighted with your good news!! XXOXOXOXOX Prayers, fondly -- MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Enjoy the break and the fishing.... When I read you were heading to the NC hills I was just sure you and your sons were going to visit the French Broad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Jim, Sounds like great news. Enjoy the break. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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