CancerCompass message board discussion started by Barkley on 4/15/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23095,0.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hello: 9:30 A.M.Dad and I met with Dr. Anderson on day 64 since dad's EC surgery.  Dr. Anderson took out the feeding tube and told dad to continue to try different types of foods and keep everything in moderation.  He told dad he could start swimming in two weeks.  He even told dad to have a cold beer.  His answer to our chemotherapy questions was that his recommendation was that dad not have the therapy.  He felt he got all the cancer and at 83 dad has been through enough.  We return in one month to see Dr. Anderson.1:15 P.M.We met with dad's oncolgist Dr. Jeong.  The news was once again very good.  Dr. Jeong told dad that based on the report of the surgeon and the pathology report that he felt that a chemotherapy program was not needed.  We are to see Dr. Jeong July 15th.  At that time Dr. Jeong will set a date for a PET scan.Dad had a great day today.  We have started the process of having dad administer his own medications.  He told me today that when he is comfortable in giving himself his meds he is going back to his home and mom.  He said the target date for going home is this Friday.  He is so independent.  It seems that Feb 12th was yesterday.Everyone at this site has been great.  This site has been a source of strength, support and knowledge. Dad and I thank all of you.  I will do my best to give back in someway to others at this site like so many of you have done for dad and me.  Steve ,I continue to tell dad to KEEP MOVING.  Pat, dad has experienced the power of prayer.  Thank you and I will keep you posted.Steve in Illinois Barkley Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Steve,Thank you so much for keeping us posted. Please tell your dad what an inspiration he has been to me and my family. His story has given my 73 yr. old father hope that things will improve and courage to have surgery if he is indeed a candidate.I continue to pray for him as well as every person on this board daily. God has certainly used him in a mighty way to inspire and minister to others with this terrible disease.I can't wait to hear when he is able to return home and when he gets that NED report in July!  GeorgesGirl Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Steve,That is WONDERFUL! ...You and your Dad have given us all extra hope and more reason to keep on fighting....Please know that your Dad and your entire family have my best wishes....Keep us posted..Angie angree Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Steve - thanks for the update!!!   You tell our "Dad" that I'm so proud of him!!!   He's won his battle for himself, his family and past warriors like my Dad!!  I will NEVER forget him!!  I know I will always tell others of your Dad's journey when they are faced with EC.  He's such an inspiration.  Please update now and again Steve.  May God continue to bless you all!  Take care!!   Again, please give our "Dad" a hug for me!   Love - karen Worriedsick Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 4/15/2008 Barkley wrote:Hello: 9:30 A.M.Dad and I met with Dr. Anderson on day 64 since dad's EC surgery.  Dr. Anderson took out the feeding tube and told dad to continue to try different types of foods and keep everything in moderation.  He told dad he could start swimming in two weeks.  He even told dad to have a cold beer.  His answer to our chemotherapy questions was that his recommendation was that dad not have the therapy.  He felt he got all the cancer and at 83 dad has been through enough.  We return in one month to see Dr. Anderson.1:15 P.M.We met with dad's oncolgist Dr. Jeong.  The news was once again very good.  Dr. Jeong told dad that based on the report of the surgeon and the pathology report that he felt that a chemotherapy program was not needed.  We are to see Dr. Jeong July 15th.  At that time Dr. Jeong will set a date for a PET scan.Dad had a great day today.  We have started the process of having dad administer his own medications.  He told me today that when he is comfortable in giving himself his meds he is going back to his home and mom.  He said the target date for going home is this Friday.  He is so independent.  It seems that Feb 12th was yesterday.Everyone at this site has been great.  This site has been a source of strength, support and knowledge. Dad and I thank all of you.  I will do my best to give back in someway to others at this site like so many of you have done for dad and me.  Steve ,I continue to tell dad to KEEP MOVING.  Pat, dad has experienced the power of prayer.  Thank you and I will keep you posted.Steve in IllinoisSteve,I am 57 years old, consider myself pretty tough, and almost never tear up. Now I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. Your Dad is an inspiration. I am so glad that he doesn't have to have any chemo.I will continue to use your Dad as an example. And I still want to know when he's ready to go on a bicycle ride! I'll keep checking the private messages.Good Luck to both of you and KEEP MOVING,Steve Cyclist Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations! Your Dad is amazing, and so are you. Thanks so much for your sharing with everyone here. It can be such a discouraging disease and obviously stories like your Dad's can instill a lot of hope, which really helps get through this battle. It means a lot to a lot of people. You will remain in my prayers. Be well! tongrenhealer Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi Steve,     I am so happy for you and your Dad. I was so scared for him to have that surgery but he sure came through it with flying colors. Now, hopefully all of you can get back to living a great life without cancer. Maybe one day soon you and your Dad can go have some fish and chips with a cold beer and talk about how far he has come since the last time. Your story has truly been an inspiration to us all. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please give "Dad" a huge hug for me. I will look forward to reports that he is doing well in the future. I know your Dad is so thankful to have such a wonderful son.                                                                                  Pat Patty5 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT