All is clear after 13 months

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  • February 25, 2013 at 8:39 pm #69137
    drbassman
    Member

    Hi Gavin,

    Thanks! My mum’s ancestors came over from Scotland in the late 1700’s. It’s a connected world for sure!

    Bill

    February 25, 2013 at 8:29 pm #69136
    gavin
    Moderator

    Hi Bill,

    What great news indeed! Thanks for sharing and we so love hearing news like yours! It sounds like you had great treatment and care and Johns Hopkins and I wish you every success for the future. And yes you are right, there is hope!

    Best wishes,

    Gavin

    February 25, 2013 at 8:19 pm #69135
    drbassman
    Member

    Thanks Marion! You folks are terrific.

    Sincerely,
    Bill

    February 25, 2013 at 7:59 pm #69134
    marions
    Moderator

    Bill….no apology needed. Know that we always are here for you and that your contributions to this site are cherished. Enjoy life, dear Bill.
    Hugs,
    Marion

    February 25, 2013 at 6:48 pm #69133
    drbassman
    Member

    Thanks for the kind words. It has been an interesting journey and God surely was watching over us throughout the entire trip. I heard so many negative things when I was first diagnosed last year, it was pretty depressing. But, some positive folks, faith and good health care showed me it could be better.

    I apologize for not being more active here over the last year, but we’re pretty private people and we have a wonderful support system with family, friends, workplace and church. I learned so much about CC here, it was very helpful when I started out on my journey. This is a wonderful place. Keep up the good work!

    February 25, 2013 at 6:47 pm #69132
    marions
    Moderator

    Bill…congratulations and thanks for sharing this important news with us. Stay well, dear Bill, and continue to pop in on us. Stories like yours are important to us all.
    Hugs,
    Marion

    February 25, 2013 at 5:11 pm #69131
    pamela
    Spectator

    Hi Bill,

    How wonderful to hear your great news. It especially makes me feel good since my daughter will have part 1 of a 2 part surgery on March 25. You give us all hope!! God bless and keep up the great work.

    -Pam

    February 25, 2013 at 5:05 pm #69130
    lainy
    Spectator

    Dear Bill…..YIPPEE! Another Super Hero! We are so very happy to read your good news as you give HOPE and INSPIRATION to others. My wish is for continued success and for you to keep the good news coming! Thanks for this astounding update!

    February 25, 2013 at 3:57 pm #7976
    drbassman
    Member

    Blood work and CT scan all clear and normal. CA19-9 is a 7. Best of all, I feel great and very healthy these days.

    I had surgery 13 months ago, chemo for 12 weeks (Xeloda & Gemzar) and radiation, with Xeloda, for 6 weeks. Side effects, mostly acid reflux from the radiation, were gone a couple weeks after treatments ended.

    I can’t say enough about the great surgery/surgeon at Johns Hopkins and my local oncologists who did the follow up treatments. I was blessed by two really great teams of providers.

    There is hope with this cancer. It is so wonderful to read everyone else’s stories. Very encouraging! Blessings and good health to all!

    Bill

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