Blairgowrie Posted October 22, 2010 Author Posted October 22, 2010 This Forum has been very important to me Chet. Even my icologist and urologist know about it and tell me how lucky I am to have a support group like the Dogz. I couldn't agree more! Quote
[rgmw]largie Posted October 22, 2010 Posted October 22, 2010 Crikey Jim, don't know how to say how sorry I am to hear your news and I can only hope it all turns out OK. Give Helen my very best as well will you as it must be difficult for her. Dave Quote
delta7 Posted October 23, 2010 Posted October 23, 2010 Sorry to hear the news Jim. Hope they can work on your treatment and get you what you need Take care and best wishes Quote
Perfesser Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Damn that sucks BG. Keep your chin up as best you can. We're all pulling for you. Quote
Streak Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 You and your wife are in our thoughts Jim. Quote
Sweper Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Sorry to read about your illness mate. Hope you get a good treatment so they can get rid of it once for all. Get well soon Jim! Swep Quote
Blairgowrie Posted October 28, 2010 Author Posted October 28, 2010 Feeling a bit more optimistic today! Helen and I went down to see the Inconologists yesterday. They had just found out that fluid buildup is one of the side effects of the drug trial! I had a bone scan done(It takes 5 hours) and have to go back down next week. If the bone scan looks ok they will restart me on the "wonder" drug trial and closely monitor me for more fluid build up. Now that I am on direutics, I feel better every day. Quote
2. Administrators fruitbat Posted October 28, 2010 2. Administrators Posted October 28, 2010 Feeling a bit more optimistic today! Helen and I went down to see the Inconologists yesterday. They had just found out that fluid buildup is one of the side effects of the drug trial! I had a bone scan done(It takes 5 hours) and have to go back down next week. If the bone scan looks ok they will restart me on the "wonder" drug trial and closely monitor me for more fluid build up. Now that I am on direutics, I feel better every day. Really good news, glad for you BG Quote
DD_Brando Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 I hear you with regard to side-effects! Since I had the brain implants I've managed to give up a couple of drugs that have caused me to get very depressed. I feel a few years younger and lighter. It's good to hear that they are looking to start you back on the "wonder drug" - now that you've got the water problem under control. Hang in there Jim. Best wishes Ross Quote
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted October 28, 2010 1. DDz Quorum Posted October 28, 2010 Fingers crossed Jim, sounding much more satisfactory now and pleased to hear you are feeling better day by day too. Jane and co send our love and thoughts to you and Helen. Quote
gec Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 good news Jim. i'll keep my finger crossed to Quote
Jediteo Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 Excellent news Jim! Good to know they found out the side-effect of the trial drug. Pulmonary edema can be a bitch. Good to hear that you are getting better. Btw Jim, you know that some treat pulmonary edema with Viagra (usually for high altitude exposure though) Quote
Zooly Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 OMFG!!! I haven't really noticed this thread before due to my own insignificant issues, I am really sorry to hear the bad news but I am glad to hear there might be light at the end of the tunnel what with the super drug and all. You and Helen are in our thoughts sir. Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted October 28, 2010 2. Administrators Posted October 28, 2010 Good news Jim. Jabo Quote
delta7 Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Good news Hope the new treatment works out for you S Quote
Blairgowrie Posted November 3, 2010 Author Posted November 3, 2010 Just got back from the London Cancer Centre. Afraid the news was not good. I am back on the dug trial but the iconologist doesn't think the drug is effective any more. PSA is climbing fast and the last bone scan was not good. They showed me a copy of it and I looked like a fookin Christmas tree! The cancer has now spread all the way up the spine and other parts of the body. As they believe the study drug is no longer effective, I will likely be on chimo before the new year. As it is, I will be getting a bone drug, intravenously, every three weeks, at Owen Sound, start right away. If and when I start chimo it will also be done every 3 weeks at Owen Sound. I now have a CAT scan scheduled for Nov 22 and that may show more info. Helen and I are taking this information in our stride and remain optimistic for the future, whatever transpires. Quote
Snacko Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Sorry to hear more bad news BG. I will keep you in my prayers. Have you talked to Funflak about Proton Beam Therapy? He was telling me about that a few weeks ago and it was very impressive. Not sure if it would apply for you, but worth a look. Quote
Blairgowrie Posted November 3, 2010 Author Posted November 3, 2010 Funflack and I have discussed this several times, What he has done is good for his prostate cancer, I am way beyond that. My cancer is advanced and aggressive and now longer confined to the prostate. Quote
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted November 3, 2010 1. DDz Quorum Posted November 3, 2010 Helen and I are taking this information in our stride and remain optimistic for the future, whatever transpires. We'll help you keep that attitude as best we can Jim, and reciprocate the positivity any way we are able. Quote
Sulky Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Sorry to hear that BG, its good that you and the misses are keeping optimistic, hopefully things will turn round for you Quote
Blairgowrie Posted November 3, 2010 Author Posted November 3, 2010 Helen and I are taking this information in our stride and remain optimistic for the future, whatever transpires. We'll help you keep that attitude as best we can Jim, and reciprocate the positivity any way we are able. That's all I can ask Rog. You guys have been great. Quote
SkyPup Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Really sorry to hear this, BG. Hang in there, my friend. Quote
APHill Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 You and Helen are in my prayers Jim. Warm regards Quote
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