Java - update for September

Jim Seamans

Jim Seamans

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Mar 21, 2004
2,175
Hunter 356 Cobb Island, MD
Update for September

How does one start with great news all around. I've just finished my 8th chemo session and received my latest cancer marker number. It is 27, anything between 0 and 35 is considered normal. My dear wife will contest about me being anything normal. Doctor said this great and the chemo is doing what it supposed to do – KILL THE DAMN THING. I have a CTSCAN scheduled for October 7 which will answer the bigger question – Is it still shrinking. Come on October.... I still have four more sessions to endure but I have been tolerating this aggressive chemo very well. Doctor said then I get a 6 month rest from chemo. Some side effects but nothing earth shaking. Hope it stays that way.

Future plans? After the chemo finishes in November, we plan to hop on the boat and head south to the Florida Keys. Up to Ft Myers to harass daughter and family. Would expect to be back home in March or April depending on how cold and snow Virginia gets. I still have blood test to be taken monthly to monitor cancer marker number but can be done anywhere.

Wish to THANK EVERYONE for the great thoughts and prayers.

Jim
 

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woodster

woodster

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Sep 15, 2009
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Jim Seamans said:
Update for September

How does one start with great news all around. I've just finished my 8th chemo session and received my latest cancer marker number. It is 27, anything between 0 and 35 is considered normal. My dear wife will contest about me being anything normal. Doctor said this great and the chemo is doing what it supposed to do – KILL THE DAMN THING. I have a CTSCAN scheduled for October 7 which will answer the bigger question – Is it still shrinking. Come on October.... I still have four more sessions to endure but I have been tolerating this aggressive chemo very well. Doctor said then I get a 6 month rest from chemo. Some side effects but nothing earth shaking. Hope it stays that way.

Future plans? After the chemo finishes in November, we plan to hop on the boat and head south to the Florida Keys. Up to Ft Myers to harass daughter and family. Would expect to be back home in March or April depending on how cold and snow Virginia gets. I still have blood test to be taken monthly to monitor cancer marker number but can be done anywhere.

Wish to THANK EVERYONE for the great thoughts and prayers.

Jim
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thats great ...glad to hear some one is kicking but...but i must say that cemo thing has wrecked your impersonation of Lucy Ricardo ...best wishes
 
rtmccue

rtmccue

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Jun 5, 2004
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HUNTER 450 Rockhall MD
Great news

Jim great news , my wife Wanda went though this 2 years ago all is well . The boat RWanda or is the only place she wanted to be . Good luck live every day
 
seadaddler

seadaddler

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Dec 19, 2006
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Hunter 36 Punta Gorda
Great

Great news Jim and so look forward to seeing you and Joan when you sail around the Keys and up to Ft Myers and we can meet up on our boat too.
I am up in NY with my Mom who is 90 and having some medical problems and as soon as she is doing better will be back in Fl.
Nick
 
Stu Jackson

Stu Jackson

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Feb 26, 2004
23,348
Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Good news accompanied with a great picture, what more could we ask for. All the best, Stu
 
Stu Jackson

Stu Jackson

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Feb 26, 2004
23,348
Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Good news accompanied with a great picture, what more could we ask for. All the best, Stu
 
Bob 04 H260

Bob 04 H260

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May 16, 2007
1,509
Boatless ! 26 Ottawa, Ontario
Great news Jim ! Thanks keeping us in the loop. We will be in the Stuart area in Jan. and head to the Keys in Feb hope to cross to Bahamas after that. I hope we can hook up at some point. Are you planning to be at the Miami boat show ?
Regards, Bob
 
Scott T-Bird

Scott T-Bird

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Oct 26, 2008
6,432
Catalina 320 Barnegat, NJ
You are definitely NOT normal ... you look like a blonde Geraldo! It's so important for people to hear the positive news. Sue and I have been shocked by the news of more than a few friends and family lately who have been going thru similar treatments (a couple of them in their twenties) and the common thread is that positive attitude and support is all important. It makes such a difference when there is much to live for. We went on a ski vacation with my sister and her husband less than a year following his bone marrow transplant for ALL. The chemo and radiation was brutal, but his will to be healthy again is incredibly strong and it makes the difference. Best wishes and good luck to you!
 
Claude L.-Auger

Claude L.-Auger

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Dec 14, 2003
1,450
Hunter 34 Lake of Two Mountains, QC, Can
Great news Jim and thanks for this wonderful update.

I remember telling you don't listen to the doctors as far as time is concerned. And also live as normal a life as you can. Glad to see that you did both these things. Attitude is # 1 in helping with the treatments. Great news also that you plan on taking the boat South. Doing what you love is the best therapy. I shall be in Cocoa, FL from early November on so if you need anything when you get anywhere in the area do not hesitate to get in touch. I'll be glad to help & can even provide transportation for whatever errands you need to do.
 
Gunni

Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
5,937
Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
Love that picture Jim, a sense of humor is a prerequisite in these matters. Best wishes for a full recovery.
 
richk

richk

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Jan 24, 2007
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Marlow-Hunter 37 Deep Creek off the Magothy River off ChesBay
Wonderful news, Jim.
Will you be in Annapolis at the show next month? If so, looks us up; we'll be working the HSA-1 booth inside the Marlow-Hunter pavilion.
Rich and Helen
 
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