My Health

[pfx]

Joe, I was wondering last night how your were doing and it's good to hear that first, you are still on this mortal coil and second, that you have found the strength to fight. Ádh mór ort!

 

[Euphod]

I, too, had just thought about you the other day! I'm glad the worse hasn't happened, and hope you do better each day!

 

[peghorse]

Well done Joe! and glad you've developed a fighting spirit.
Stick about as long as you can mate!!!!
All the best

 

[airtime]

From one Joe to another, Good luck mate, I hope it all works out ok.

Joe Airtime

 

[Joe_T]

Hi all, sorry to drag up this old thread but I thought I would give you all a quick update on how I am doing. I have completed my intensive course of Chemo and now I am about to start on my maintenance chemo, this is due to start next week on 5th April 2013, this will last for about 2 years. So far the signs are good that I am beating this and looking forward to bit longer on this earth than this time last year. Thank you all once again for all your well wishes and good will messages. I will try and keep you more informed on how I am doing.

 

[Engineerkenny]

that stinks well its your choice I guess But maybe you should its better to try the treatment just a guess it might help hope you get well soon!

 

[masontaylor]

It's great to see that your change of heart last year about having the treatment worked out, Joe. Ongoing best wishes for the future!

m

 

[oknotsen]

Great news

So far the signs are good that I am beating this and looking forward to bit longer on this earth than this time last year.

This is fantastic news! So happy to read this . Great to still have you with us and that you are on your way back.

 

[amigacooke]

Good news Joe, they make 'em tough in Wiltshire.

 

[Joe_T]

Hi sorry for not responding sooner been busy working on a session for a model train show I got asked to do at short notice due to someone dropping out a couple of weeks ago. I would like to thank you all for all the well wishes I have been given. Amigacooke I may hail from Wiltshire now but am a Yorkshire lad at heart as I was born in West Yorkshire, Huddersfield to be precise Well a lot has happened since this time last year as I was getting ready for my passing from Cancer but lasting out till the middle of June and having a change of heart I got to see 36 which I am now If you want to get details for my show read this forum post here http://forums.auran.com/trainz/show...e-Road-and-Model-Rail-Show-13-14th-April-2013 Look out for yourselves and each other as you never know when life has the risk of being cut short as I found out March 2nd 2012 when I found out I had Cancer

 

[amigacooke]

Amigacooke I may hail from Wiltshire now but am a Yorkshire lad at heart as I was born in West Yorkshire, Huddersfield to be precise

They make 'em even tougher in Yorkshire. Hope the show goes really well.

 

[Joe_T]

They deffo do Thanks I hope we have a good time too

 

[oknotsen]

Happy birthday Joe! Happy you added another year .

 

[Joe_T]

Hello, once again sorry to drag up an old thread but I have some bad news. My Leukemia has come back. I got given the news on Wednesday and was given 3 options. Option one is no treatment and I die in a matter of months! Option 2 is go for treatment on a randomised trial, that involves having a bone marrow and a lumber puncture biopsy and seeing if I have certain cells Leukemia cells (can't remember the cells sorry) and then putting my details into a computer and then be given what they call salvage chemo which is far more sever than I have had up to now to get me into remission again or have the salvage chemo along with a new drug which targets the certain cells they looked for in the biopsies. Then once in remission I then go to Bristol and have radio therapy over a week and then a bone marrow transplant, so all in all I will be in the hospital for about 3-4 weeks in total isolation. Then live in Bristol for another 3 to 4 months in a hospital provided flat so I am close by to the hospital incase I get an infection while the transplant takes hold and my immune system re grows, so I can be rushed back into hospital easily. I will be on anti-rejection drugs for atleast 18 months. Option 3 is just going for the salvage chemo and then moving to Bristol for about 5-6 months including the hospital stay for radiotherapy and bone marrow transplant....




I have come to a decision but want to speak to my GP before I tell the docs at the hospital my choice but I am 99% certain on I will follow my decision through and that is go for Option 3 just the salvage chemo etc.... and NO trial. I said I would keep you informed and here is an update. I am just so sorry I cannot bring you happier news. In the flat I will have my Desktop so I can continue to play Trainz and apparently it has internet so should be able to post on the forum I see my GP on Wed Morning at 09:30 UK time and I will phone the hospital up in the afternoon once I make my final choice

 

[cascaderailroad]

We are all with you, and always thinking of you !

 

[Antwerp]

As so few are aware of, I have disappeared from this forum under less than harmonious circumstances. Even though I said I would not return, this thread will continue to bring me back so long as I get the e-mail saying you posted in it.

Hope everything gets better for you!

 

[Stationbeem]

Happy to know that you are still here Joe. The choice is yours, and i hope that you will still be around for a while. Keep us informed from the hospital flat on your progress. I'm sure the rest of us on the forums wish you well and hope for a good recovery.

Regards Dave.

 

[johnwhelan]

Being cynical I wonder if you took option 2 you might get a higher level of care as someone would be interested in the results. Best of luck whichever you decide.

Cheerio John

 

[RRSignal]

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers regardless of which option you choose. Good luck.

 

[2995Valliant]

Good luck Joe, and keep in touch.

All the best,

Anthony.