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Jim	2007-07-25 08:01 AM

Thank you everyone.
I think we get the final details tomorrow about treatment.

Forcefed

2007-07-25 10:40 AM

My thoughts and prayers will be said for the both of you two.

tickler

2007-07-25 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by f69j69b (Post 358514)

Jim its important for you and your wife to understand that cancer is not a death sentence. In 1985 I had lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes. 6 months of chemo and 4 months of radiation and it was gone. 22 years later I am still breathing. A positive attitude is very important to treatment.

Fred

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Originally Posted by Simon (Post 358559)

Damn.
So sorry to hear that Jim, but very glad to hear that you're going to be doing the clinical trial. They're doing truly amazing things with treating some kinds of cancers.

Rather amazing thing that I(personally) have started pushing some celebs/execs/politicians that I know to wring peoples arms to get funding, because there is no ROI in it for the drug companies.
http://www.depmed.ualberta.ca/dca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichloroacetic_acid
It's already a prescription drug, and some doctors may prescribe it off target.
From the U-of-A website:
"We believe that because DCA has been used on human beings in Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials of metabolic diseases, the cancer clinical trials timeline for our research will be much shorter than usual.

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Originally Posted by Jim (Post 358658)

Thank you everyone.
I think we get the final details tomorrow about treatment.

Best of luck dude!|thumb
My mother has Lupus/Leukemia, and I ain't leaving no stone un-turned.

kitty_kate

2007-07-25 04:22 PM

I'm very sad also to hear about your wife, I'm wishing her all the best! The best thing for you to do is to stay beside her, it really counts!

Lisa	2007-07-25 08:26 PM

Sorry to hear that Jim.

Sending warm positive thoughts from all the way DownUnder to your wife...and to you as you support her.

Tinkerbell

2007-07-25 11:37 PM

I realize we've never really spoken, but it's always sad to hear when people get sick. I hope things work out for the best. Like everybody else, my thoughts are with you!

Jim	2007-07-26 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tickler (Post 358728)

Yeah, I used to friends with the first person in this country to beat childhood leukemia. Doing very well 40 years later. At the time they wouldn't even schedule appoints. Sorta, "If you are here next week, we will process you"!

Rather amazing thing that I(personally) have started pushing some celebs/execs/politicians that I know to wring peoples arms to get funding, because there is no ROI in it for the drug companies.
http://www.depmed.ualberta.ca/dca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichloroacetic_acid
It's already a prescription drug, and some doctors may prescribe it off target.
From the U-of-A website:
"We believe that because DCA has been used on human beings in Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials of metabolic diseases, the cancer clinical trials timeline for our research will be much shorter than usual.

Best of luck dude!|thumb
My mother has Lupus/Leukemia, and I ain't leaving no stone un-turned.

I bought some DCA a week ago. We decided before we took things in our own hands, we would ask the Doctor. She never heard of it. :) And now, we don't want to do anything that might exclude the clinical trial. But, we have a 200 day supply in case the government makes it illegal. And we paid a whopping $85 for that 200 day supply. It is funny that since nobody can own the patent, very few tests are being run on it.

terry

2007-07-26 08:54 AM

I am at a loss for words... sorry to hear the news Jim. Best wishes for you both.

tickler

2007-07-26 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim (Post 358817)

It is funny that since nobody can own the patent, very few tests are being run on it.

Well as Obamma put it in the debate the other night. Get the drug lobby out of politics. |bullshit|

Hell, take a day off the war, and pay for the trials that might save millions of lives.|virgohippy|

dapanther99

2007-07-26 07:17 PM

Jim,
My wife and I wish you and yours the best of luck. As everyone has said, things have come a long way. We hope she has a speedy recovery!

Dapanther99

papagmp

2007-07-26 08:31 PM

Best to you both....

QJ	2007-07-27 01:59 AM

Our Thoughts

Jim. Myself and Janes Thoughts are with you guys. If you need anything, Well You know. GS..................

Jim	2007-07-27 08:06 AM

Thank you again everyone. We got some bad news yesterday that I really don't want to go into too much. Needless to say, we will be staying home for a while at least. :(

lorsha

2007-07-27 10:14 AM

Best wishes to you both.

Bobc01

2007-07-27 02:41 PM

Cancer has to be everyones biggest fear and hearing about people who have beaten it is always a good thing to see.

I hope in the near future, this will be one we'll hear about.

Best of luck Jim & mrs Jim.

Thomas

2007-07-28 03:26 PM

DAMN DAMN DAMN!

I am so sick to hear about cancer! Everyone gets it!
I hope and I am pretty sure Victoria, the kids and you will get thru this!

I am not a "real" regular here but trust me, I feel for you, I really do.

/Thomas

Jim	2007-11-14 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim (Post 358450)

I wasn't going to mention this until I absolutely had to. But, since I have not been around much and it is going to be less and less, you guys need to know why. I have already told a few people but here it is without all the details.

My wife was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with cancer. It appears that we are going to the National Cancer Institute in the very near future for a clinical trial. The upside of going there is that as far as I know, there is not a better place to be treated. And the Doctor/Patient ratio is about 1 to 1. The downside is we have to move there during treatment. We have no idea if we will be able to go there just for treatment and be able to come home or if we have to stay the entire time. Either way, I am going to be scarce.

No matter what, I am bringing my laptop and my entire PC. There are certain things that I have to do no matter what is going on. Paying bills being one of them. :)

As for my lovely wife, Victoria...if she didn't tell you she was sick, you would never know. She seems to have very few symptoms and feels fine. Mentally, it has been really hard for both of us.

It all sucks but as she says..."that's life".

Just a quick update since I really haven't said anything in quite a while. It appears that my wife is doing too well on chemotherapy and radio surgery to have to go to Maryland. So as far as I know, we are here to stay.

Oh yeah, we are both much better mentally. I guess you can get used to anything.

Again, sorry for bumping an old thread but it is better than starting a new one.

NY Jester

2007-11-14 01:27 PM

Jim, thats great news. I hope the positive keeps on for you both. As much as it takes a toll on the one who is sick it also takes toll on the one who cares for them. Do your best to give yourself time each day for you..even if its a 10 minute walk or a deep breath of morning air, clear the head and stay on track. Both my parents founght cancer and survived it. Its a real bitch but make sure to stay positive and never give up. My thoughts, prayers and good vibes out to you both.

J-

SheepGuy

2007-11-14 01:37 PM

Excellent news Jim! Very glad to hear it!

stuveltje

2007-11-14 03:41 PM

Thats great news Jim:)))))) keep the positivity (damn i know i write that wrong)...positivity is a thing which can help heal things. damn i hope i wrote that right, .....mmmmmm its better for me to stop writing now!:)

Licker4U

2007-11-14 03:44 PM

Great news Jim, glad to hear it! |thumb

docholly

2007-11-14 04:51 PM

That's awesome to hear!! and a positive mental attitude can go a long way towards recovery!! |bananna|

Fonz	2007-11-14 05:31 PM

That's some good news Jim, I hope this bad times will go away quick. All the best to you and your lovely wife.

sue-fl

2007-11-14 06:38 PM

I'm so glad you posted an update and one with such great news |thumb

LeRoy

2007-11-14 06:41 PM

Wonderful news Jim. The power in being positive and strong. I read your threads and that is what I get from them when you are referring to your wife's illness.

tigermom

2007-11-15 06:40 AM

I missed this thread when it was started, so catching up on it now. Glad your wife is battling this one so well. Sending her lots of good vibes!

Simon

2007-11-15 06:55 AM

Very glad to hear that Jim. :)

Here's hoping the good news just keeps on coming.

My best to you both.

papagmp

2007-11-15 07:22 AM

Best to you and your wife.

tickler

2007-11-15 12:38 PM

Glad to hear things are looking better!|thumb

Jim	2007-11-15 12:49 PM

Thanks everyone...
It is nice to get a few pieces of good news. In the beginning it went from bad to worse every time we saw a doctor.

Mr Spock

2007-11-15 12:56 PM

Good to hear Jim|thumb

BOSS	2007-11-15 05:59 PM

:(
Best wishes from me.

lorsha

2007-11-16 07:35 AM

Great news Jim. |thumb

Lori_Anderson

2007-11-16 08:59 PM

Good Luck Jim.. we'll say a prayer for her.. hope it turns out well

bluemoney

2007-11-16 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim (Post 374212)

Thanks everyone...
It is nice to get a few pieces of good news. In the beginning it went from bad to worse every time we saw a doctor.

Keep fighting the good fight!

RageCash-Ben

2007-11-16 11:47 PM

Best wishes to your wife Jim.

T Pat

2007-11-17 08:55 AM

Right On
Sounds like Victoria is well on the road to recovery

plugin

2007-11-18 07:56 AM

Best wishes to you both...

CD Smith

2007-11-19 12:36 AM

Hang in there Jim, and best wishes to you and your wife.

My brother and his wife recently went through the cancer thing. She was diagnosed about 5 years ago, went through a few years of chemo, lost her hair, etc.... and she beat it.

They are both retired as of this past summer, they bought a lake house in BC and have moved out there. They recently bought an A class motorhome... no sign of the "C" returning.

Hopefully it never does, and hopefully things work out as well for you and your wife too Jim.

Jim	2008-01-02 12:22 PM

I am bringing this old thread back again. I have another update. Without looking, I believe I wrote that my wife's oncologist called the way the meds are working, "amazing".

Well, we saw her again today. This time it was even better. I have to say I have never heard a doctor say this but during the examination of my wife today the doctor said, "This is a miracle". :) My ears perked up and all I could say was, "A miracle?" She then told me that since this medicine (Temozolomide) came out, she has never seen or heard of it working as well as it is with my wife.

I guess it's not much of an update but it is big for us.

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