I don't know if i said , but i was advised by Moffitt cancer center not to do surgury and advised to do Chemo and radiation , Yesterday was my first treatment of Chemo ,,
suppose to be Mondays only Chemo, then radiation MTF for 6 to 7 weeks because like today the radiation was canceled the machine blue a fuse .
I went through the Chemo very well ,no side effects to mention , they said because the radiation in in the neck and mouth i will have swallowing difficulty and
soreness. so for the next 7 weeks please do not get offended if i don't your post thank you and god bless jim
anyone can still ask any questions about a problem with the car or me LOL i'll answer when i can thank you all

 

Glad chemo went well.
Impressed by your positive attitude.
Keep it up!
Looking forward to hearing from you with a very very good outcome.
All the best to you from Canada!
Jim

 

wow: after 1 week of Chemo and radiation. I see it is hell,, between the Chemo killing your appetite and giving you nausea and then the radiation giving you a headache. the chemo goes into the blood system,, and the radiation goes to your entire head neck and jaw. and when i say goes into i mean into.
I would never wish this on anyone,, thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers .
I thought i was in good shape and the treatment would not effect me that much, well i was wrong, it does, can't wait until i am back 100%. jim

 

It sucks but you will get through this and you will be back at 100%.
Jim

 

thanks exparamedic I have too for my grandchildren My 10 year old grandaughter and my 5 year old grandson both want a jr dragester. My last trip to the track, my grandson gave me one of his hotwheels ,, he said here papa here is a trophy for you,
I had just twisted the driveshaft in half ...( with street tires and an open rear.)

 

I am so sorry you are struggling with all of this but I hope the treatments are successful leading to a recovery of better health overall

 

I have four siblings with, or have had different types of cancer. Esophageal and tongue were two of them.
this isn’t about them, I’m just trying to say, it was a challenge and they pulled through. SO YOU WILL TOO !!!!!
fight the good fight Jim. You have many cheering for you and the biggest is our LORD AND SAVIOR 🙏

 

Thanks Valk, Mdkeehn13, I know a lot of people have had cancer , some have not survived,, most have survived it . my wish would be ,first we don't have any cancer any anywhere in the world AsI said in the first post about this " do not to feel sorry for me ,,i will beat it. It is not what i expected .
my car sits downstairs , as i go out for Dr's apt i open the garage, walk around it , My grand kids are coming over this weekend and polish my newest V8 crossfire. they are 4 and 10 thanks all jim

 

Well i am finishing up my 2 week of Chemo and radiation . so far not too bad,, tired, yes, can't do even small task, yes and today feel sore throat, saw dr he told me that i would have swallowing difficulty within afew days. just giving a update. jim

 

Ok, hell is here ,the last 4 weeks I could not swallow , which no food intake
i was advised not to get the stomach tube which i think that was a mistake.
infact i lost 40lbs . along with the chemo i had radiation every day for 65 days.
that is why i could not swallow still very sore .
so i have finished my treatment, and need to heal. again they say another 2 months to heal
this is the bad part ,milkshakes , a bite of food and that is it.
I went from a strong 80 year old to a 90 year old, old man
i have not driven my car in 2 months , that i miss the most. jim

 

You have been through a lot but we are all glad that you are still around.
Hang in there.
Jim

 

JIM.
obviously you are one tough man. the worst is over, and you will start to heal and get your strength back and be able to put your weight back on. You may feel older now, but people like you will bounce back. Your car will wait for you lol. GOD BLESS AMX1397. 🙏

 

Jim, as long as you are positive, you'll bounce back to your old self (not the old old now self). Pulling for ya!


.

 

I wish you a speedy and full recovery! God bless you!

 

Jim…….opening up this site and seeing your posts gives us all a great deal of joy. Keep writing !

in our Thoughts and Prayers,
Joe

 

Thank you all for your Thoughts and Prayers, they have worked , june 29 i received my last treatment and now i am on recovery ,
i lost about 40 lbs and now have gained 5 back , i took a trip ( 150 miles) to see my son i drove there my wife drove back.
I am still weak but that will change. i took my v* out today only drove a few miles but it was great.
I AM BACK,,, NOT 100% YET BUT I AM BACK THANK ALL of you JIM

 

That's great news!
I'm glad that you're doing better!

 

That’s some goodtime news !

 

OK, yesterday i got my results from my pet scan... NO Cancer , I win again. now to gain back some weight, from 220 to 174,, now i really look like an old man LOL yet i am only 81 in 3 weeks. on Oct 22 ..
. Thanks to all of you for your payers and whatever you said when i posted that i had throat cancer. as u know i just got my 3 V8 crossfire after i was told i had cancer so mi had to beat it so i can mod this one and take it to the track, mods are going to be lower radiator support and move it forward 3",, lower pulley,, mantel fuel pressure regulator ,,supercooler,,
rear suspension,,AFR gauges,,3.45 rear,,.wavetrac ,and a lot of small stuff that just makes it faster jim

 

Great news! Congratulations.