Felipe Perez-Burchard Share Posted November 27, 2006 John, My best wishes to you... You are too good of a person and too kind a spirit for the recovery not to be 100%. Everyone is thinking of you. Thank you, we'll see you back here soon :) -felipe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lionel Pina Share Posted November 27, 2006 Best of luck with everything John! You are in our prayers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Pytlak RIP Author Sustaining Member Share Posted November 28, 2006 Again, thanks for all the prayers and good wishes. :) I'm recoving well from the surgery, and see my oncologist tomorrow (November 29) to discuss chemotherapy options to hopefully slow down the growth and spread of the tumors. Keep those prayers and good thoughts coming, as they really help keep my spirits up, and may help the chemo be more effective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad Grimmett Sustaining Member Share Posted November 29, 2006 I'm sending postive energy and thoughts your way John! I sent you an email. Hopefully you got it... Stay positve and keep smiling! Life is a journey, hopefully this is just a short stop on yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rajavel Olhiveeran Share Posted November 29, 2006 John, just be positive whatever the oncologist is going to be saying. its so strange that....my father is going thro the same situation and the entire family is going thro deep pain. he has started his chemo ..... he is doing ok. a little weak though. his second cycle starting 2nd DEC. we are staying positive. we wouldnt for a moment think negative. my prayers are there for u. My dad is getting Oxaliplatin in combination with 5 FU and Leucovorin .......they say to add the agents such as Cetuximab (anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody) or Bevacizumab (anti-angiogenic monoclonal antibody) might be more effective. But they are quite expensive and i cant afford them. check with ur doc about these agents. my prayers for u. take care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Mottram Sustaining Member Share Posted November 30, 2006 get well soon john, the forum needs you! keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill DiPietra Sustaining Member Share Posted December 1, 2006 John, As an FDNY EMT, I help people everyday and it is a great feeling. As I think of all of those terrific calls I've been on, I truly have faith that all will be well with you. Talk to you soon and keep your spirits up. We are here for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allen Achterberg Share Posted December 1, 2006 John, I'm really happy that you are recovering well from the surgery. I send you my best wishes for the next steps to recovery and healing. All the Best, and Get Well Soon! We miss you here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emanuel A Guedes Share Posted December 1, 2006 John, This is a brotherhood engaged in your successful recovery. Let's keep our positive chain of helpful energy up in order to your good health. I don't know you more than once when I contacted with you over these boards, but I'm praying allover my days for your welfare. And I'm sure you'll succeed! Yours sincerely, Emanuel :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JA Tadena Share Posted December 1, 2006 Good luck and God bless you on your recovery. Think positive. Your contributions have been very helpful to all of us. Wish to see you recover soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamid Khozouie Share Posted December 1, 2006 God bless you... your knowledge help us in many times,....you will be better. with the best wishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Buick Share Posted December 1, 2006 My prayers are also there for you, good luck, and may God be with you. Maathew Buicke, who cann no longer speel propelley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Pytlak RIP Author Sustaining Member Share Posted December 5, 2006 I had a brief setback, and spent three days in the hospital last week. Had some severe cramping which could have been an intestinal obstruction, but it was just an after-effect of the surgery I had on November 14. I'm back home again, and just started my chemotherapy, which hopefully will be effective in slowing down the cancer. The list of chemotherapy side-effects is scary, but hopefully they will be mild for me. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Bowerbank Share Posted December 5, 2006 Well it's great that you're back home and hopefully resting, John. I sincerely hope the chemo treatments take effect and restore you to full health as soon as possible. You'll be in my thoughts, Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Buick Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hello John, As I said earlier, there are some new Chemo Drugs that only give the very mildest of fatigue, I don't know if you're getting those ones, but I'd try asking for them, I'm not sure if they're out yet, but it's worth a try. ;) Good luck and may God bless you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arni Heimir Share Posted December 5, 2006 I had a brief setback, and spent three days in the hospital last week. Had some severe cramping which could have been an intestinal obstruction, but it was just an after-effect of the surgery I had on November 14. I'm back home again, and just started my chemotherapy, which hopefully will be effective in slowing down the cancer. The list of chemotherapy side-effects is scary, but hopefully they will be mild for me. :) Dear John I can honestly say that what you are going thru right now is an extremely traumatic experience. My advice is to surround yourself with supportive people who will help you get thru this. You have vitnessed that the readers of cinematography.com have poured out well-wishes for you in hopes of a speedy recovery. chemotherapy has taken considerable advancements in the last 10 years. Please keep me and everyone informed with your progress and keep your spirits high. cheers Árni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Tanner Share Posted December 7, 2006 John, Keep your spirits up. I firmly believe that a positive mental approach can do wonders for the body. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Get plenty of rest and here's wishing you a speedy recovery! Sincerely, Jeff Tanner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emanuel A Guedes Share Posted December 10, 2006 chemotherapy has taken considerable advancements in the last 10 years.Indeed! We wish you the best recovery I'm sure you'll succeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Pytlak RIP Author Sustaining Member Share Posted December 20, 2006 Had a brief setback last week, and spend four more days in the hospital. The 10-inch long incision from my November 14 surgery had gotten infected underneath (subcutaneous hematoma), and required drainage and a few days of IV antibiotics to stop the infection (102F fever). I'm back home again, but have two deep open wounds that need twice-daily treatment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Holland Share Posted December 20, 2006 hi john feel for you ,had problems in my family with infected wounds , its seems to normal over here afraid to say ,anyway they all pulled through , its just you dont need that added , worry , take care and seasons grettings to you and your family . John Holland , London. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mullen ASC Sustaining Member Share Posted December 20, 2006 Stay strong and try and be positive, enjoy the holidays with your family! Best of luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hal Smith Sustaining Member Share Posted December 20, 2006 My prayers are still with you. I, for one, keep reminding God of how wonderful a resource you are to the film-making community from the nOOb's to the working Hollywood professional and that He'd better take real good care of you - we need you! (I learned this style of prayer from my 100% Hungarian wife - who am I to argue with a women who probably has a blood relationship to Vlad the Impaler, AKA Count Dracula?). Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve hyde Sustaining Member Share Posted December 20, 2006 ...subcutaneus hematoma. Sorry to hear that. Keep a positive attitude. Thanks for keeping us updated on your condition. best, Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Erd Share Posted December 20, 2006 I hope you will be feeling and getting healthier very very soon. Being laid up healing from surgery is the toughest of all jobs. Best Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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