Throat Cancer (ot)

[1940plymouth]

A month ago it was confirmed that I have throat cancer, they call it head and neck cancer now. My right tonsil came back possitive and it has gone to some lymph nodes on the right side of my neck.

I am having the cemo treatments in Cooperstown,NY, just finished the first session, the next session of Cemo starts June 11, then again on July 2. Once the cemo treatments are done, then I will get intense radiation treatments for five to six weeks five days a week. When that time comes, we are staying in Cooperstown, we found a nice trailer to rent where we could also have Cooper with is.

The Dr's say that I have a good prognosses since it was found rather early

I have smoked since 1964 so I have no one to blame but myself, needless to say, not smoking now. Who knows, maybe by me posting this, if someone reads it and quits smoking, then I have done a good thing.

The "Wayback Machine" is parked in the garage for the time being. With the first installment of cemo, I have no ambition what so ever, very happy sitting in the recliner taking naps.

I had a nuelasta shot Wednesday in Delhi, NY, that is to make my white blood cells rebuild themselves. Saturday I had a blood test, my white blood count was good, so the shot is working.

I hope everyone is having a good day and PLEASE get out there and enjoy those old MOPARs as one knows...........................

Bob

[Drdialtone]

Bob, use the "Wayback Machine" as a recliner too! Your car can be excellent reinforcement on your road to recovery. My thoughts are with you to quote a line in one of my favorite movies, "Never give up! Never surrender!!"

[thrashingcows]

Sorry to hear of the diagnosis....but glad they caught it early. Best wishes on a full recovery.

[pflaming]

I will put you on my prayer list. A friend here in the valley had Valley Fever. He heard that humor was good for healing, so he ordered all the videos he could of Carson, Hope, Benny, etc and watch humor for weeks. He recovered and enjoyed his recuperation at the same time.

Paul

[greg g]

Best wishes for you and your family. Hoping your treatments have succesful outcome.

[littlemo]

Bob; Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers ! Have a speedy recovery ! Cass, alias littlemo & Family !!!

Edited May 28, 2012 by littlemo

[Robert Horne]

Best wishes on a speedy recovery Bob.

My Sister, and one of my long time friends were in this situation

many years ago. Both are doing very well now, I know you will be well soon...

[Niel Hoback]

Bob, our hopes and prayers are with you. We wish you a very speedy recovery.

[Mark D]

Your attitude is such that there is no other outcome expected except a positive one! You really must use your car to support your recovery, even if only viacariously through photos and chatting here. We're all here to support the user as well as the automobile.

Be well my friend ~ Mark

[michael.warshaw]

you will be fine in the end, and in the 40 real soon. feel better mike w

[oldodge41]

Bob I have been following along your journey on Facebook. Your attitude is an inspiration. Keep the faith and know we are pulling for you.

[JerseyHarold]

Bob,

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you.

Harold

[1940plymouth]

Thanks everyone for the neat replies, they are greatly appreciated.

The gas tank in leaking in the Plymouth, but hopefully we can patch it until later so I can still put some miles on the old girl It is nothing I can do right now as I even have a stomach peg in for tube feeding if necessary, so no climbing where I shouldn't be:(

[claybill]

they say it will be tough for awhile...but you are going to make it.!! the light shines bright at the end of your tunnel my friend. we are all pulling for you.

bill

[P15Mike]

Bob , My Father went through the same ordeal in 1991 at the age of 44 with throat cancer . He's 65 now and doing well . So hang tough and the 40' will be waitin on ya . Best wishes to you and your family .

[John Reddie]

Bob,

My best wishes go out to you. Medicine has come so far and it sounds like are receiving the best of care. Your attitude is a real plus for you. Hang in there Bob.

John R

[busycoupe]

Bob,

Sorry to hear that you have not been well. I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.

Take care,

Dave

[55 Fargo]

Having been in contact with Bob, and had the priviledge of being able to speak with you on the telephone the other day.

I know Bob , and his family are doing well, and Bob is receiving very good care in Cooperstown.

Speedy recovery Bob, the 40 Plym, needs to drive a whole lot more miles yet, and you have some young Grandkids to spend time with too.

Look forward to your posts on your progress, take care, and speedy recovery to you.......................Fred

[Andydodge]

Bob, look after yourself, am thinking good thoughts, best wishes for a speedie recovery.......regards, andyd

[yourpc48]

Positive thinking coming your way Bob. Im sure someone that lives close by would be willing to help with that gas tank thing. I would do it but I am in Oregon. Wrong coast.

[Frank Elder]

Good luck! How about a coupla paint by numbers......they always cheer me up. Maybe they have shnauzers and covered bridges!

[1941Rick]

All the best in your journey....yes enjoy the old mopars as they were intended..

[RobertKB]

The whole forum is pulling for you, Bob. We all want to see more pictures of you, Cooper, the '40, covered bridges, wife and family, etc. Best of luck with the medical treatments and recovery!

[Barabbas]

Bob,

I've enjoyed the trips that you and Cooper have shared with us especially the fall color trips. I hope that you and Cooper will be able to share more of those with us this year--my thoughts and prayers are with you

Mike

[T120]

Bob,I wish you well, hope all goes smoothly.I like Paul's suggestion of using humour to supplement the medical treatment you're undergoing...I still get a laugh when I watch episodes of All in the Family with Archie Bunker (Carrol O'conner),also I get a laugh watching Groucho Marx,Red Skelton and others...And I'm sure there's a list things you have to look forward to - among others, getting back into the driver's seat of your old coupe with Cooper and no doubt folks in your area will be looking forward to you fulfilling your role as Santa next Christmas..

Ralph