Author Topic: Health Update (Read 3998 times)

cfellows · « **on:** February 09, 2018, 09:19:54 PM »

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm doing well. I had a PET scan this past Monday and it came back clear. I still have maintenance chemotherapy every 3 weeks and that has it's challenges. It gives me flu symptoms for about a 5 days after each treatment and is causing neuropathy in my feet and slightly in my fingers. My taste buds are completely screwed. About the only thing that tastes fairly normal are sweets. I can tolerate chicken thighs and hot dogs, but all other meats are pretty much off the menu. My concession to vegetables includes a daily 12oz can of V8 juice and the occasional salad. Other than that, its mostly oatmeal, yogurt, protein shakes, and puddings, all with full sugar. That's about the only way I can keep my weight up. And, my oncologist insists there is no scientific study linking sugar to increased or accelerated cancer risk. The other thing is that I am completely hairless, from head to toe. I guess the good news there is that I never have a bad hair day, I don't have to shave, no ear hair to trim, no "man-scaping", and no nose hair or eyebrows to trim.

But, it's been 3 years since I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and the fact that I'm still alive and leading a relatively normal (most of the time) seems like a miracle. And I do get to consume as many sugar laden goodies as my heart desires. Life is good!

Chuck

steamer · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2018, 09:33:38 PM »

Hi Chuck,

PET scan equals zero.....that is not trivial. Congrats buddy.

Dave

maury · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2018, 09:44:30 PM »

Chuck, Really good news! best of luck
maury

10KPete · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2018, 10:01:08 PM »

That's really good news, Chuck! I'm very happy to hear that this thing seems to be on the run and heading over the horizon. One of the four projects I'm working on is my version of your 'mist-less mist cooling'. Soda bottle and all. I'll post it in a couple of weeks...

Hang in there!

Pete

jeff l · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2018, 11:20:36 PM »

So happy to hear keep up the good work , stay strong .I have been dealing with Stage 4 cancer for three years also .Jeff

Tennessee Whiskey · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2018, 11:58:10 PM »

Sweets eh? Sounds like a good excuse for some Round Rock Doughnuts

Cletus

b.lindsey · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2018, 12:28:20 AM »

Wonderful news Chuck!! Thanks so much for the update.

Bill

PStechPaul · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2018, 01:15:02 AM »

Great news! Our Governor Hogan has had successful treatment for two kinds of cancer. The scorecard:

Hogan 2
Cancer 0

I had a cancerous colon polyp removed the day after the 9/11 attacks, and have been clear since then.

One day at a time - and many more to come

Art K · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:30:05 AM »

Chuck,
It is good to hear the great news, I hope it stays that way.
Art

Don1966 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:39:36 AM »

Chuck good to hear buddy keep us posted on you continued progress. Prayers for you man!

Don

tomrux · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2018, 03:06:26 AM »

keep up the fight Chuck
I'm just over fours since diagnosis. last scan was clear and blood tests since have Psa even or falling. Drugs have their side effects but they are keeping us alive my friend, always an upside.

one foot after the other and repeat, and if ya feel like doing something? doesn't hurt anybody else? well then what's stopping you?

Cheers
Tom R

Kim · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2018, 06:49:25 AM »

Wonderful news, Chuck!
Kim

rudydubya · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2018, 07:13:12 AM »

Good for you, Chuck, that's great news. Thanks for keeping us updated. Keep on the sunny side.

Regards,
Rudy

Jo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2018, 08:20:34 AM »

Great News

Jo

Ramon Wilson · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2018, 08:36:44 AM »

That's good news Chuck - long may that continue too

Not sure I fancy the diet but it takes what it takes - you just make the most of it and enjoy yourself within your limits.

I'll look forward to some 'Chuck posts' in due course

Ramon - aka 'Tug'

ShopShoe · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2018, 12:51:05 PM »

Chuck,

That's great news. I have several of your ideas on my "to build" lists.

Do what you have to do, but don't forget to enjoy things as you go along.

Best Wishes.

ShopShoe

Mosey · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2018, 01:12:49 PM »

Glad to hear you are doing so well Chuck!

In the aftermath of my recovery from the big surgery I first had Hypoguesia, the inability to taste foods normally. Everything, and I mean that literally tasted foul, rancid, or metallic, like old wrenches or just plain earth...lousy. So I didn't eat except for soup broth. That changed to Hyperguesia in a couple of weeks, where everything intensifies in taste, which is now permanent. So I experience taste intensely. Drives my wife crazy cooking for me cause I taste and smell things much more sensitively than normal. Think I'll move to France. I'm told this resulted from the powerful anesthetics and mini-strokes.
Keep getting better!
Mosey

Flyboy Jim · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2018, 01:41:14 PM »

This is good news Chuck. Attitude is everything in dealing with issues like this..........and you have a great one!

Jim

philjoe5 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:22:52 PM »

That's great news Chuck. Keep the positive attitude

Cheers,
Phil

Admiral_dk · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2018, 03:46:47 PM »

Thank you for that kind of news - I have too many dying around my friends right now - and very glad to hear that you're doing good.

Best wishes

Per

Hugh Currin · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2018, 04:46:30 PM »

Chuck:

Excellent news.

Quote from: cfellows on February 09, 2018, 09:19:54 PM

The other thing is that I am completely hairless, from head to toe.

Get the camera, it's time for a a new avatar!

Thanks for keeping us updated.

Hugh

scc · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2018, 10:44:28 PM »

Thrilled to bits with your excellent news, Terry

zeeprogrammer · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2018, 11:27:41 PM »

Quote from: Hugh Currin on February 10, 2018, 04:46:30 PM

Chuck:

Excellent news.

Quote from: cfellows on February 09, 2018, 09:19:54 PM
The other thing is that I am completely hairless, from head to toe.
Get the camera, it's time for a a new avatar!

I would second that. So long as he keeps that great smile.

cfellows · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2018, 04:36:40 PM »

Thanks, everyone, for the kind and thoughtful well-wishes. I had been thinking about uploading a new photo for my Avatar so here it is. My previous picture was taken about 8 years ago, so you can see what age and 3 years of chemotherapy have done to my appearance. I'm still a little startled when I look in the mirror. Not quite used to that visage staring back at me!

Chuck

Hugh Currin · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2018, 05:44:15 PM »

What a handsome looking fellow.

Thanks.

Hugh

b.lindsey · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2018, 06:56:26 PM »

Great new avatar Chuck!! I like it

Bill

Dave Otto · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2018, 07:12:16 PM »

Looking good Chuck!

I happy to hear that you are doing well.

Dave

zeeprogrammer · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2018, 07:54:12 PM »

Thanks Chuck!

Still recognizable. Keep on smiling.

Kim · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2018, 09:30:57 PM »

Looking good Chuck! Love your new Avatar!
Kim

Don1966 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2018, 02:45:38 PM »

Cool Chuck now you look like Kojak ....lol

Don

Ramon Wilson · « **Reply #30 on:** February 12, 2018, 03:21:27 PM »

You may have changed some Chuck but the smile's still there

Keep on hanging in there old pal - beauty's only skin deep after all.

The very best - Tug

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