Mooch Update

Be strong brother man!

June 21, 2010

Finally got results from my Biopsy (after almost a month of being told I was diagnosed with 4th stage cancer)....but unfortunately it wasn't what I wanted to hear. Apparently the cancer is still a mystery BUT doc said it's more likely lung Cancer. The good news is that it's an answer better than none at all and that my first chemo treatment will be done this Thursday.

Wednesday, I'm also scheduled for an appointment for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. They are going through all possible scenarios and checking off as they go.

This is all I know for now. Thanks again for all the well wishes and the continued support!

You need a ride to or from the appointments?

June 21, 2010

Finally got results from my Biopsy (after almost a month of being told I was diagnosed with 4th stage cancer)....but unfortunately it wasn't what I wanted to hear. Apparently the cancer is still a mystery BUT doc said it's more likely lung Cancer. The good news is that it's an answer better than none at all and that my first chemo treatment will be done this Thursday.

Wednesday, I'm also scheduled for an appointment for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. They are going through all possible scenarios and checking off as they go.

This is all I know for now. Thanks again for all the well wishes and the continued support!

You need a ride to or from the appointments?

thanks for the offer....right now, I'm covered.

yes, if someone can pick them up. Ill bust them out now, only 20 sets though I only have the art for 20 at this time..

Dont sweat it dood, I can pickup probably anytime in the PM.  Dont sweat the deadline, do what you feel you can and I'll drive on over and pick them up when we can meet up

Al, the best thing you can do is just pimp the event!! Buttons, and flyers for folks to copy and distribute at local tackle/kayak shops in their towns...the more the merrier!!!!!

THANK YOU!!!

Sincerely,

Jim

Could we get them up in a few shops?

FW in San Jose? Eric (yakhopper)
REI in Saratoga Joe (bloodbath)
Do we have a connectoion at Mel Cottons?

Maybe the peeps working there can ask and if so I'd be happy to print some and drop them off.

Sorry if this is an old idea....just thinking out loud.

I will print and post in the Fresno F.W. and pass it along to all the other stores to post as well

Joel,
I'm literally 1 minute from where you are living right now.  If you need anything anytime let me know.
J

Thanks for the update. Been thinkin' of ya buddie. Lung makes more sense with the way you've been short of breath. Keep up the fight!!! We're pullin' for ya. Your inspirational attitude is your best asset.

...just had my first bout with chemo (the 24th) and it's been a day by day challenge. Sat in a room filled with other chemo patients and being the first timer on the group, I got to sit in there for almost 8 hours with two drip bags and a tube attached to my knuckle. Got out the same day but didn't feel the wrath (after effects) till the day after. How does it feel? My best description would be like your life was sucked out of you. Energy, appetite and sex drive    all shot to hell. But that's the price you have to pay for the healing process. Once again, thank you all for the ongoing support and well wishes. It's really hard to imagine going through this ordeal without my NCKA family. You folks are the shnizzel

LIVE LIFE 

Hang tough, Bro. We're all sending good vibes your way!

You know we're all "rooting" for you 

 Bro. Sending you as much good juju as possable. Chin up, teeth gritted and eat a brownie!!! let me know if I can do anything.
 Randall

I feel for ya man. Keep up yhe strength and courage.

Joel

I even got my aunt Dee praying for ya and she has an in with god.  So not worries man

 

My whole family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Joel!!
 
Sincerely,

Jim