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drbassman · February 07, 2012, 02:24:23 PM

Seeing the chemo doc on Feb. 14th., what a great Valentine's Day present!

Barklessdog · February 07, 2012, 02:36:38 PM

Such great news Doc. Sounds like you really dodged a bullet. Usually you never find out about Pancreatic Cancer till its too late. Your really lucky they caught it early.

Grog · February 07, 2012, 05:25:42 PM

Good luck with the chemo Doc, I have been quite impressed by how well it has helped the people close to me. Most of them are doing great!

Pilgrim · February 08, 2012, 10:13:28 AM

Quote from: Barklessdog on February 07, 2012, 02:36:38 PM
Such great news Doc. Sounds like you really dodged a bullet. Usually you never find out about Pancreatic Cancer till its too late. Your really lucky they caught it early.

That's exactly what concerned me. I really like the news Bill shared with us.

drbassman · February 08, 2012, 11:11:22 AM

Quote from: Pilgrim on February 08, 2012, 10:13:28 AM
That's exactly what concerned me. I really like the news Bill shared with us.

Yeah, the little bugger was in just the right spot to make me sick before it went haywire. I feel so blessed, I can't even express it!

uwe · February 09, 2012, 05:57:00 AM

Willkommen zurück, Herr Doktor. Best, most heartening piece of news on the board.

drbassman · February 09, 2012, 11:53:14 AM

Thanks Uwe! Life is beautiful!

godofthunder · February 09, 2012, 03:15:26 PM

Bill, That is good news. Hang in there.

Denis · February 09, 2012, 03:47:31 PM

Glad to see you back, Bill!

Highlander · February 10, 2012, 05:57:53 PM

Welcome back, Bill... fingers will remain crossed for the forseables...

drbassman · February 11, 2012, 10:25:37 AM

Thanks everyone! Each day gets better!

drbassman · March 06, 2012, 12:20:55 PM

Finally started chemo toady! My first chemo treatment went well this morning. Everyone tells me I'll feel it more tomorrow, so we'll see. As for today, I'm feeling good. The IV process took an hour and wasn't bad. We'll see how I feel the rest of this week as I am also taking 6 chemo pills a day. The regimen is 2 weeks on, 1 week off for a total of 12 weeks. Then radiation/chemo after a month break. So, the path is clear now and will stretch into the summer. At last we're on our way with phase 2!

nofi · March 06, 2012, 02:42:16 PM

yeah, chemo is like that.

i still get a couple treatments a year after five years.

drbassman · March 06, 2012, 05:08:34 PM

Quote from: nofi on March 06, 2012, 02:42:16 PM
yeah, chemo is like that. i still get a couple treatments a year after five years.

Wow, my docs said chemo is good insurance, so it sounds like you're continuing to invest! I hope you continue to do well, I'm looking for 5 more plus years myself! Best wishes and prayers. Bill

Dave W · March 06, 2012, 05:13:58 PM

It's heartening to hear that the first installment went well. I hope you continue to feel as good.