Update On Lon

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:06 pm

I was diagnosed in October with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma B-Cell. I had no symptoms and the disease was picked up by a yearly blood test that showed some irregularities. Primary care doc referred me to a specialist (oncologist) and chemo treatment was begun over a 8 day period beginning before Xmas and ending on the 27th of Dec. I have had no negative response to any of the treatments, no nausea, no hair loss, no fatigue or loss of energy. In fact, I have been as physically active as before my diagnosis. I start another 8 day cycle on the 1st of February which consists of daily infusions of various chemicals and oral medication. That will end the treatments for two months and they will check my blood for 12 different tests to see any positive results of the chemo. The disease that I have is more specifically called Waldenstrom's. There is no cure, but it is slow growing and I will in all probability die with it rather than from it. The purpose of the treatments is to bring about remission. I am 73 and have had a fantastic and full life. When I go to the Cancer Center for my infusion, it's hard to feel sorry for myself when I see 12 year old kids getting similar treatment for leukemia. I am still swimming and playing tennis and golf several times weekly and feel so lucky to be able to continue being active. There will be a time I am sure, when these activities will be lessened, it just isn't now.

Thanks for asking

Post by **spot** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:15 pm

Lon;766601 wrote: I have had no negative response to any of the treatments, no nausea, no hair loss, no fatigue or loss of energy. In fact, I have been as physically active as before my diagnosis.

You were born on the planet Krypton, mate. Stands to reason.

It all sounds good, I'm delighted to hear it.

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:35 pm

(((((Lon)))))):-4

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:46 pm

I think your attitude is amazing and inspiring, Lon, and I send you my very best wishes. We should all live every day, as fully as possible.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:36 am

Hello Lon,

Pleased to hear you are doing well.

Keep up the great attitude & you will be fine:-6:-6

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:42 am

Thanks for the update Lon, it's good to hear that you're coping well :-4

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:19 am

Lon;766601 wrote: I was diagnosed in October with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma B-Cell. I had no symptoms and the disease was picked up by a yearly blood test that showed some irregularities. Primary care doc referred me to a specialist (oncologist) and chemo treatment was begun over a 8 day period beginning before Xmas and ending on the 27th of Dec. I have had no negative response to any of the treatments, no nausea, no hair loss, no fatigue or loss of energy. In fact, I have been as physically active as before my diagnosis. I start another 8 day cycle on the 1st of February which consists of daily infusions of various chemicals and oral medication. That will end the treatments for two months and they will check my blood for 12 different tests to see any positive results of the chemo. The disease that I have is more specifically called Waldenstrom's. There is no cure, but it is slow growing and I will in all probability die with it rather than from it. The purpose of the treatments is to bring about remission. I am 73 and have had a fantastic and full life. When I go to the Cancer Center for my infusion, it's hard to feel sorry for myself when I see 12 year old kids getting similar treatment for leukemia. I am still swimming and playing tennis and golf several times weekly and feel so lucky to be able to continue being active. There will be a time I am sure, when these activities will be lessened, it just isn't now.

Thanks for asking

Thanks for sharing that with us Lon, your an inspiration to us all. You mental attitude towards your illness is whats helping you remain so physical and I hope you continue to feel so good...I feel I just had a reality check reading that Lon, thanks hun...:-6:-6:-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:40 am

Thanks for the update Lon. You're in our thoughts. Looks like your physical investments (staying fit) are paying dividends as well, eh?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:50 am

Thats great and all Lon but whats this about you being born on Planet Krypton ?

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:33 am

thank you lon for the up date was only just thining about you as well xxx

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:54 am

Sorry to hear that Lon, but you seem to be in fine fettle, I hope that the treatment goes well for you. Take care. :-6

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:25 am

Im glad your OK.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:11 am

Lon, I'm so sorry to hear that!! :-1

I wish you all the best, sending you lots of beams and love and prayers and hoping you'll be stuck with us here in the garden for many, many years!!! :-4

:yh_hugs :-6

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:23 am

Thanks for the update!:-4:-4

I am inspired by you once again! :-6:-6

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:45 am

I'm glad it's not slowing you down! :-6

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:05 am

Live long and prosper Lon..

:-6

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:08 am

Its wonderful to hear your ok Lon, and you really inspire life,

fantastic way to be hun :-4

Happy Gram · Post by **Happy Gram** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:27 pm

Lon....you are a TRUE INSPIRATION!! I pray my sister in law fares as well..... lung cancer caught very early..... pray for her (Joyce)..... God has blessed you!! So glad to hear you're doing well, friend!!!:driving: Keep on goin' good, guy!!

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:54 pm

I continue to feel very well and am still physically active. I will have a CAT SCAN in a couple of weeks to see if the affected lymph glands have been reduced by the treatments that I have completed. Meanwhile all the blood work numbers are heading in the right direction and in anticipation that I will be in some kind of remission, we are planning a cruise on the Windstar in November. 15 days-------From Lisbon to Barbados. We will spend a week or so visiting some friends in the Algarve (Portugal) prior to the cruise. This is the ship we will be sailing on. We have sailed on her twice before.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:00 pm

Nice looking ship there, Lon and it sounds like a good trip is planned.

I am glad to see this update on you and I continue to wish you well. :-6

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:31 pm

Thanks for the update and glad you are still doing well, the ship looks wonderful and I hope you have a wonderful time!:-6:-6

koan · Post by **koan** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:08 pm

Glad you're still enjoying your life, Lon.

I didn't ask, but nor did you inquire about me. :yh_tong2

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:31 pm

Lon;825800 wrote: I continue to feel very well and am still physically active. I will have a CAT SCAN in a couple of weeks to see if the affected lymph glands have been reduced by the treatments that I have completed. Meanwhile all the blood work numbers are heading in the right direction and in anticipation that I will be in some kind of remission, we are planning a cruise on the Windstar in November. 15 days-------From Lisbon to Barbados. We will spend a week or so visiting some friends in the Algarve (Portugal) prior to the cruise. This is the ship we will be sailing on. We have sailed on her twice before.

Fantastic news Lon.

I am pleased all is going well for you.:-6

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:48 pm

Lon

News sounds good

My husband was diagnosed with cancer of the lymph glands 2004.

Had surgery removing some glands and its now 2008, he's doing great and is back to work.

We've booked our trip to Hawaii for a month in Nov.

We've also have some interest in the Windstar cruise - so please keep us posted on how wonderful your trip is.

Have you been on cruises before? We've Been on a couple - I think it's the only way to travel.

Enjoy

Glad your doing great

Patsy