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RE: Jim Garrett - Eva Elisabeth - 08-10-2015 08:12 PM
Great to hear this, Jim! (And I strictly oppose any whipping!)
RE: Jim Garrett - LincolnToddFan - 08-10-2015 09:31 PM
Congratulations Jim, God is good.
RE: Jim Garrett - RJNorton - 08-11-2015 04:18 AM
(08-10-2015 05:49 PM)Jim Garrett Wrote: FYI, Went back to work today. Just remember, when a jackass slows down, just whip 'em harder.
Congratulations, Jim! Great news! I think you once mentioned you were working three different jobs. I am assuming you have cut back on that workload?
RE: Jim Garrett - BettyO - 08-11-2015 05:02 AM
So glad you're getting back into your groove Jim! Keep it up!!
RE: Jim Garrett - HerbS - 08-11-2015 06:52 AM
Jim,keep on,keep on!
RE: Jim Garrett - Carolyn Mitchell - 08-19-2015 11:02 PM
(08-05-2015 02:40 PM)Jim Garrett Wrote: I received very favorable results today. First, I am healing up very well. I expect to be back to work on or about August 10th. Second, it's usually a good thing when the first thing the oncologist says to you is "congratulations". It was caught early and I am rated stage 1. They are doing further testing which will determine treatment, but their is a possibility that I may only require a hormone therapy.
This is indeed wonderful news!
RE: Jim Garrett - Jim Garrett - 08-25-2015 12:13 AM
To keep you all in the loop, I had my second visit to my oncologist and while overall, the news was good, it wasn't as good as we initially thought. The final pathologist report shows that there were cancer cells (very few) present in my lymph nodes. That puts me back in Stage 2. That's still catching it very early but it means that I will be starting a chemotherapy regimen. I will probably start this week after next. I still have a drain in me which will come out this Friday, and then hopefully have a port put in my chest for the chemo. The good news is the treatment is only once every three weeks. The not so fun news, it's 18 weeks of therapy. In addition, radiation has come back on the table and we will discuss this on Friday.
The biggest downside is that I will probably not have my thick lucious locks of hair for the conference this spring. :0
RE: Jim Garrett - RJNorton - 08-25-2015 04:19 AM
Jim, we are all with you in our hopes and prayers!
RE: Jim Garrett - Eva Elisabeth - 08-25-2015 04:29 AM
I second Roger! These are sure not amusing news and the therapies an inconvenient thing to go through, but " this, too, shall pass", and it sounds you are well taken care of and "under control" by your docs - that's good to know. We are with you, Jim!
RE: Jim Garrett - Eva Elisabeth - 08-25-2015 06:14 AM
PS: As for the "biggest downside" - it's very possible your locks will grow much thicker afterwards!
RE: Jim Garrett - BettyO - 08-25-2015 06:24 AM
Jim -
We love and support you - I think about you alot....and this too, will pass. As for your "locks" - they will return! Trust me -
RE: Jim Garrett - L Verge - 08-25-2015 08:53 AM
We are all pulling for you, Jim. If you get a chance between treatments, head down to Surratt House and meet our new librarian. Right now, she's working Thursdays-Saturdays.
RE: Jim Garrett - HerbS - 08-25-2015 09:05 AM
Be unique Jim,get a brush cut!
RE: Jim Garrett - ReignetteC - 08-25-2015 09:27 PM
Who cares about your hair, Jim. It's you that matters.
RE: Jim Garrett - Anita - 08-26-2015 07:11 PM
Thanks for the update Jim. Yes, thank goodness you caught this early and your oncology team is moving quickly. As for the "thick lucious locks", now you get to have fun with your new look. Maybe if Booth had shaved his hair off along with his mustache ....
Seriously Jim, I add my prayers and best wishes to the many from your forum friends.