Not such a good x-mas present

[Rocket Scientist]

Hi all. Hope you had a merry x-mas. I found out shortly before x-mas my cancer (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) has returned after a 15 year hiatus. I had radiation the first around. I can't have anymore of that, so it will be chemo this time. It's one of the heavier duty chemo drugs so I'll lose my hair. I guess they have some pretty good drugs out there for nausea now. Pot is not an option with the company I work for. Doesn't interest me anyway. Never cared for the paranoia. Anyway, I'm staying totally positive. I view this more as a nuisance than anything. I still have better than a 90% chance at a cure. The chemo will last 6 months. I guess the real beat down occurs towards the end, so I don't know yet if Maggie Valley is out (I hope not !). Not looking for pity or horror stories. Just hoping to be in your prayers. Fred

 

[rainman]

Sorry to hear that Fred but I know you will beat it again just think positive and we will be praying for you and will see you in MV in spring

 

[mexican]

Fred, that is bad news!!
The way i see it, if you beat it once you can do it again!
Will be praying for you and will see you at MV!

 

[sweettennbabe]

Yeah what they said! Talk to Anthony and Ken about what kind of drugs they were on. They might give you some insight on better meds. See you in MV.

 

[Tripps]

Good luck, Fred.

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

I am very sorry to hear this...you will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Not to make light of a bad situation but 90% chance of recovery is pretty **** good odds! I'd like to say I'll see you at M.V. but its to **** far for me to go on my limited vacation time, but I'll be there with you in spirit!
Jim

 

[xhdskip]

Fred, that ain't bad, 90%,
heck, I'll take them odds everytime,
especially knowing the fortatude of a Rocket Captain..
Bald ain't so bad......
prayers, you got em .....

 

[scot in exile]

Pretty good odds Fred, keep your chin up and you have to make MV it would not be the same without you.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Fred, that ain't bad, 90%,
heck, I'll take them odds everytime,
especially knowing the fortatude of a Rocket Captain..
Bald ain't so bad......
prayers, you got em .....

Now that you mention it Skip, bald does look pretty good !

 

[HansO]

Crap chrissy present Fred!!! but take solace in knowing we are all rooting for the soon to be Bald (better looking) Guy that Ain't gonna give up with out a fight and we will All Have You in our thoughts, also as others have said 90% are pretty good odd's, I am not a praying kinda guy but a big believer in Karma and you have put plenty of good karma out there before so I will send you some and if every body else whose lives you have touched send you some Good Karma ... then I am sure you will have it beaten already!!! Mate, o'l Pal, Buddy and not to forget Brother.
We are All Thinking of You Fred, you are in our hearts