Emanuel A Guedes Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 You are in our thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Shani Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 i wish you well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member steve hyde Posted October 23, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 Great news John. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted October 27, 2006 Author Premium Member Share Posted October 27, 2006 Good news from my oncologist today. My follow-up CAT scan was "stable", showing no significant change in the past six weeks. So there is hope that the mid November surgery can remove most of the cancer that originated in the appendix area. Chemotherapy may still be needed afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Charles MacDonald Posted October 28, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted October 28, 2006 Good news from my oncologist today. My follow-up CAT scan was "stable", showing no significant change in the past six weeks. So there is hope that the mid November surgery can remove most of the cancer that originated in the appendix area. Chemotherapy may still be needed afterward. EXCELENT! Great News. Here is hoping that they can fix you up to work as well as 7201 and 7205! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel Pina Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 That's great news John. keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christopher Wedding Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 John, We here are all so happy for you and your continued recovery. Best, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Bill DiPietra Posted October 29, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted October 29, 2006 OUTSTANDING, John! Take it slow and easy and feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesco Bonomo Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 that's really good news, John! So happy for you! francesco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted November 21, 2006 Author Premium Member Share Posted November 21, 2006 I got home from the hospital yesterday, after my surgery on November 14. The news was not good, as the surgeon found that the cancer had spread from the appendix region into the small intestine and abdominal wall, such that it could not be removed surgically. After I heal from the exploratory surgery (10-inch long incision), they can begin chemotherapy to hopefully slow down the growth and spread of the tumors. I have an appointment with my oncologist to discuss and perhaps begin chemotherapy on November 29. Cancers of the appendix are very rare and hard to find, as they usually start to grow outside the intestines, so they are not usually found early with routine colonoscopy exams. I had a colonscopy two years ago that was completely "clear". Again, your kind thoughts and prayers have certainly helped emotionally, even if they were unable to change the diagnosis. Please keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chad Stockfleth Posted November 21, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted November 21, 2006 Good luck John! You can beat it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Hal Smith Posted November 21, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted November 21, 2006 My prayers will be with you and your medical staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Achterberg Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 John, My best wishes will be directed to you, and your health. You have taught me a lot on these forums, from reading you past replies, and want you to know whatever the case is, I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best! Good Luck John! Allen Achterberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arni Heimir Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I got home from the hospital yesterday, after my surgery on November 14. The news was not good, as the surgeon found that the cancer had spread from the appendix region into the small intestine and abdominal wall, such that it could not be removed surgically. After I heal from the exploratory surgery (10-inch long incision), they can begin chemotherapy to hopefully slow down the growth and spread of the tumors. I have an appointment with my oncologist to discuss and perhaps begin chemotherapy on November 29. Cancers of the appendix are very rare and hard to find, as they usually start to grow outside the intestines, so they are not usually found early with routine colonoscopy exams. I had a colonscopy two years ago that was completely "clear". Again, your kind thoughts and prayers have certainly helped emotionally, even if they were unable to change the diagnosis. Please keep them coming! I heard about a lady who also got cancer around the abdominal wall. She is given weekly injections to prevent further growth. She was diagnosed January 2005 and is still going strong. In fact she maintains a active lifestyle. Although unfortunate and a shock in its own right for anybody. Judging by the person I refered to: I believe this news is not a death sentence for you. Your recovery and general wellbeing is in your hands. And it is important to keep your spirits high and use this forum for moral support. Feel free to contact me if you want to chat. My prayers and wishes are with you and your family. I am sure everyone else feels the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Schilling Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 they can begin chemotherapy to hopefully slow down the growth and spread of the tumors. Radiation therepy may also be an option... powerful x-rays are concentrated onto the tumors, and kill them... for they are a lot more sensitive to radiation than normal tissue. I hope Kodak is understanding and appreciates all you have done. I admire you and your presence on the forums, and will pray for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted November 22, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted November 22, 2006 Try to stay positive and keep fighting! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanuel A Guedes Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Yes, think positive. We are in our thoughts, brother! Best wishes! Emanuel :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesco Bonomo Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 John, you're in our thoughts and prayers, get well soon!! Francesco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maeda Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 John, keep fighting and stay positive, always focusing on recovery. My family's thoughts are with you as we too fight cancer. Much love and respect, Jason Kollias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Borowski Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Dear John, I wish you all the best in your recovery. God bless you, and the best of Thanksgivings to you over this holiday weekend. Regards, ~Karl Borowski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Rupe Whiteman Posted November 22, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted November 22, 2006 John, ... Your contributions are always valued, detailed and of interest... I hope that things go well for you. All the best, Rupe Whiteman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Alderslade Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Best of luck John, keep your chin up and you'll be back here answering our questions soon ;) I wish you all the best, and hope your recovery is speedy. Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murthy SNB Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 John I hope god gives you a speedy recovery! :) :) :) :) I prey and hope you recover fast, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Buick Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Good luck John, I'll pray for you. By the way, there are a load of new Chemo drugs that are totally non-toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Laurent Andrieux Posted November 27, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted November 27, 2006 Sorry I'm so late here, it came out in the period I was not coming around much and a friend at Panavision Marseille recently told me about this bad story. I join all the friends here to wish you the best and very fast recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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