Haven't heard any updates lately -hope you are doing well. We just received results of our Therasphere's treatment and much to our devastation the treatment did not work -in fact the outlook is not good. I hope you are doing well with your treatments and best of luck to you.

I have been reading your story and this is great news. Just over a month ago my husband was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. Due to the size of the tumor (7cm to -9cm)it is inoperable,not a candidate for a transplant; and chemo would not be effective. They sent him home with things looking quite bleak. However they called us back in and he will be receiving a relatively experimental procedure called "theraspheres" in which radioactive glass beads are injected directly to the tumor and hopefully will shrink the tumor. There are no guarantees but we are hoping for the best. He has this done on the 18th of March. Best of luck to you.

Congrats John, It always makes one feel better when you get positive news. I hope that things continue in this direction. Did your family do a lot of bonding while watching the race a few weeks ago? Family bonding is always good for ones healing process. Best of luck and continued prayers.

Thats GREAT news John. I start my radiation and 5-FU this next Monday,it will be 5 days a week for 6 weeks. You are in my prayers every night John, as I'm sure many other people are praying for your continued improvemnet and success at beating this dreaded disease. All the best to you John...Larry

I was with my husband today for his radiation treatment. One of the guys there said he believes the C stands for CURED ! Great thinking. Good luck.

Congrats, John! Yes, the 13th can be okay. My husband was born on the 13th, had major surgery recently on a Friday the 13th, came out good. Also, wanted to pass on something I saw recently on a PBS program. A man who is fighting a life-threatening disease and is a cat-lover, pictured his cat chasing the bad elements in his body, like mice, and devouring them. He is in remission for several years now and attributes a big part of that success to his visualizations. Hey, who knows, hopefully every little bit helps! God bless and stay strong. You are an inspiration, buddy!

Neil: Way to go! You are a bright glimmer of hope for so many people. The strongest people I know are the ones that take the bull by the horns and fight the nasty C! You all are my inspiration to fight through life's battles!

LoveisGood: You stated it so eloquently! You are exactly right, no matter the news, John, there are so many of us that continue to support and pray for you! You have such support, even from people like me that have never met you. We love you and what to help you remain as strong as possible!

What wonderful news! Congratulations!

My Mom was born on the 13th so that's a Good day!!
I hope to hear of ALL of your health problems DISAPEARING ALTOGETHER.
I am a prostate cancer survivor for 2 years now.
your FRIEND
neil

John , Your good news is good news for lots of people . You have a renewed hope and with-in that new hope , you have give other people new hope . Thank you for sharing , thank you for giving it your all . I don't believe cancer is something you will beat if you have a negative attitude . Having watched what cancer can do to a person I know first hand hard it is to get up everyday , how hard it is to face a new day or a new doctor or even a new chemo . My heart goes out to you and your courage . Clearly it is paying off . Stick with it John . You know your body better than anyone else . My mother knew when the chemo was working and she knew when it wasn't . Her body told her. I'm sure you know exactly what i'm talking about . I am so happy for you . Thank you again for sharing your thoughts . Don't wait so long to update us next time . Good new or bad it seems a lot of us care and want only the best for you !
You have made Friday the 13th a very special day for a lot of us ! ..

I forgot to add before that I agree that Friday the 13th isn't really that bad... my mom and I were born on a Friday the 13th!

good luck man. i know of a MEDICINE that would help your appetite.

I'm so happy for you John. Attitude has a lot to do with your success, and you definitely have a great one! Mary

Great news!! Congrats! Keep the positive in the forefront of your mind.

I am thrilled for you, John. May your blessings continue! And thanks for sharing, we all need this kind of great news.

Keep up the great attitude. You will beat the cancer. I have been keeping up on your story. Great to hear you are doing so good. It will all be worth the effort you have put into it.

Ya-hoo!

Great news John. Keep up the good work. My prayers are with you.

Cool!!!!!!!!!!!

John,

I read your blogs daily and find them extremely encouraging. I have been fighting this dreaded disease for 8 years, vowing to never give up. Unfortunately, the cancer has come back with a vengence (spine, ovary, hip and tail bones). Finished a fourth round of radiation on Monday and started yet another round of chemo on Tuesday. I can look forward to having hair oh, for the next 4 weeks! Yipee! ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING. Without it, I don't know where we would be. Keep up the fight. We can and will win against the big C. As far as the appetite. Meat of any kind isn't very appealing for me but on those days when I can actually taste it, I eat as much as I want. There is a chemo diet you know. See it, eat it. I have found raw potatoes to be comforting (go figure). Over the next week or so I'll probably start remembering things from 8 years ago as far as food, etc. and will pass it along to you. kEEP UP THE FIGHT...KEEP THE FAITH.

Congratulations, John! The prayers are working!

YESSSS!!! Good job, John!

Oh, John, this news just makes me cry I'm so happy for you!! You're an inspiration to the rest of us here at the Gazette when we see you smile through everything you've had to endure.

We love you, John!!

A co-worker!!

That is great news.. I do believe attitude is half the battle,, and you have a great one.. Keep it up and best wishes to you.

WTG!!! GREAT NEWS!!!!!! STAY SAFE!!

Yay! Good news, John!

Great news! Keep up the good fight JM.

That's wonderful John! Congratulations!

John,

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date.

Steve