kimblanchard Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Well, I survived the 18 aggressive Radiation treatments. I am still waiting on the esophagus pain, I have a little discomfort when I eat breads, but other than that I am having no problems. My cough seems to be getting better, although slower than I would have expected. I have a CT scan on 9 Dec and we’ll find out how well we did on killing this rascal. Over all, other than fatigue, it was a piece of cake. Thank you all for allaying my fears at the beginning. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endangered but surviving Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Dear Jim, Radiation can be great at killing this rascal and sure hope it has for you. lots of prayers and congratulation on being done with the daily rads. joyce and brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Glad you are feeling so well after completing your treatment. Congrats-time to celebrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Your usual upbeat approach to our battle has lifted us up again today, Jimben. Glad the grind is over and we add our prayers for great scans. Love Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 So glad you are finished with the radiation with relatively 'few' new battle scars, Jim!! Hoping for super results in December. I got a real good feeling about this . How about you? Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Jim,glad you got thru that as well as you did.I have a heck of a time with it.The upside is that radiation IMO is awesome at killing the cancer. Hoping Decembers tests are all clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Jim, You have such a wonderful attitude. I'm sure I don't need to tell you , but the radiation continues to work quite a while after you quit. You have my prayers for excellent results. Dec. 9th is a day to watch on my calender. God Bless. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 jimben Congrats on completion. You will notice marked improvement on a daily basis on how your level of discomfort goes down. Those are very rapid growing cells that were radiated. Hence, brand new ones to relplace the old. Do let the rad. onc. know about the cough. It can spell pneumonitis. If it is that, you will want to get rid of it asap as it can cause permanent scarring. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Jim, glad it is over and it is amazing how well you sailed through this. You are our Superman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Way to go Jim! Sounds like things are going to badly for you! I'm really happy for you. I'll keep you in my prayers for GOOD Scan results in December. Hang in there Buddy! Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hi Jim You must be so relieved that the rediation is over and done with. Lets just all keep our fingers cross for good result on Dec. 9th. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Glad you are done! Now for some fishing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Jim - HOORAY! HOORAY! I am thrilled that the radiation is over. Praying for great scans. You are amazing! HOORAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Glad you are done, good excuse as any to go fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Jim, Just to let you know. I had a 2x7cm tumor in my right lung, and two lymph nodes to light up in my chest on the pet scan. I had radiation for 6 weeks and weekly chemo (carbo/taxol). Long story short at the end of the 6 weeks the tumor had all but disappeared. The lymph nodes still lit up on the pet scan,but they would because of the radiation. When I had surgery the surgeon went looking for cancerous lymph nodes first.(To biopsy them was the only way to know for sure if they were cancerous) If he had found any it would have cancelled my surgery. He took out 20 lymph nodes and NONE had cancer. Remain positive my friend. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 You are certainly one tough cookie! You're my hero. I can't wait to celebrate your good news on the 9th! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Jim, So glad it's over. I'm sure the radiation has zapped the H*ll out of that tumor! Can't wait for the great results on the 9th. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Jim, Glad it is over and praying that the 9 Dec CT will show drastic improvement. You the man. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Glad you're done with the radiation. Praying for good results! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Glad you're done with the radiation. Praying for good results! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Jim, I was so glad to read that the radiation is over and you have had few side effects... That is great news!!! I am praying the scans show that this treatment "did its thing". Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 thats great that the radiation is over.praying scan is clean.My radiation starts next week plus chemo.A bit scared.Tomorrow go for medi port. Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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