Recent illness

BTL · October 10, 2015, 07:41:33 AM

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery, and thank you for the continuing inspiration.

godofthunder · October 11, 2015, 06:41:07 AM

Shit. I totally missed this. Sorry I didn't get back to you. I hope all goes well!

Highlander · October 11, 2015, 10:32:49 AM

Positive vibes from the Highlands...

drbassman · October 14, 2015, 05:17:44 PM

First day of chemo went well today. The next one is Wednesday then a short break. So far so good!

Dave W · October 14, 2015, 07:21:35 PM

Stay strong!

drbassman · October 15, 2015, 06:16:54 AM

Quote from: Dave W on October 14, 2015, 07:21:35 PM
Stay strong!

Thanks Dave, I will! Today is supposed to be the worst day since the nausea could kick in and cause some distress. So far, so good, I'm feeling fine, just tired. Gonna work on a bass today! In between naps!

Dave W · October 15, 2015, 02:45:36 PM

Quote from: drbassman on October 15, 2015, 06:16:54 AM
Thanks Dave, I will! Today is supposed to be the worst day since the nausea could kick in and cause some distress. So far, so good, I'm feeling fine, just tired. Gonna work on a bass today! In between naps!

Napping is vastly underrated.

Highlander · October 16, 2015, 03:52:51 PM

Well, that's one shake you don't get at McD...

lowend1 · October 22, 2015, 10:15:31 AM

Give it hell, Doc!

drbassman · October 29, 2015, 03:03:11 AM

Update: first chemo went well, had to postpone the second due to low blood levels. Back at it on Nov. 4th. Got good news yesterday, they found the spot and I will also get radiation. The more treatment options, the better! I'm doing well, still working and hanging out in my shop.

TBird1958 · October 29, 2015, 07:35:13 AM

That's encouraging, take good care Bill!

Pilgrim · October 29, 2015, 10:18:12 AM

Wishing you the very best - sounds like some positive developments. Great to hear!

Dave W · October 29, 2015, 02:59:40 PM

Good to hear, under the circumstances. I figured things were going okay since you've still been posting regularly. Best wishes as always.

Highlander · October 29, 2015, 06:48:45 PM

+1 on any of the above... can't add more pos vibes than I already am...

drbassman · February 22, 2016, 07:52:02 AM

Hi guys, time for an update. Things were progressing nicely and recently the chemo treatments stopped working. So, we're finished here in Rochester and will be going down to Johns Hopkins on Feb. 29th. for the next steps in my treatment.

I'm feeling great right now as my cancer is still in very early stages with no obvious symptoms and the chemo side effects are subsiding. Thanks again for all of the thoughts and prayers. They are cherished. One of the silver linings in all of this is I've talked myself into retiring once and for all in June!

Keep your eyes open, I'll have a couple new basses ready soon!

Sincerely grateful for all of you,
Bill