Bad Week For me..........

jdblitz · Post by **jdblitz** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:25 pm

Hey all, as Indy probably already knows, I've been in the hospital the last week. I went in for breathing and pulmonitory issues last friday and upon a cat scan and further tests I was diagnosed by saturday morning with Cancer.

It has since been discovered that I have Type B Lymphoma cancer that is approxamately 2" long and has wrapped itself around the veins/arteries leading back into the heart from the head, shoulders and arms. I have undergone my first of 6 two part chemotherapy treatments and 3 surgeries.

I just got home tonight from my first ever hospital visit which lasted me exactly 1 week of diagnonese and treatment. I have never had any serious illness or surgeries before so this is all very foreign to me and a little unnerving. Thankfully I think I will be able to return to comcast on light duty on Tuesday and will be able to continue with my CommTech Jeopardy team Dec. 5th in detroit.

This is a huge shock to my family as my 27th birthday is less than 2 weeks away and I am what I would consider good health, strong and fairly cardiovascular.

Anyway, just had to get it off my chest to someone.

Thanks for listening.

JD

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:27 pm

We're pulling for you...here and at work...if you need to talk, call me on my cell/nextel/home number...anytime...

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:32 pm

If there is anything you need and I mean anything just ask.

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:39 pm

danm i am relly sorry to hear

anything ya need let us know

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:44 pm

I ****ING HATE CANCER

Fold folks, fold.

Man, if ya need any help/advice/someone to listen I'm all ears. I've dealt with cancer a few times. PM, email whatever.

Godspeed man.

nepenthe · Post by **nepenthe** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:48 pm

Oh man..... dammit.

I will add you in my prayers this evening.

david

stevebakh · Post by **stevebakh** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:51 pm

That's harsh. I hope you get through this.

-Steven

Blisster · Post by **Blisster** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:56 pm

sorry to hear about the bad news Jd, thoughts are with you.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:57 pm

****....time for another beer

Thoughts are with ya man.....

Tawcan · Post by **Tawcan** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:58 pm

And I thought I had a bad week....

I'm very sorry to hear that.

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 11:28 pm

Hi jdblitz

Sorry to hear of your problem jdblitz

Try to stay positive, your in my thoughs and Prayers

regards

minir

WhoNut · Post by **WhoNut** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 11:45 pm

Terrible news JD. Keep the faith...

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 11:47 pm

jd...man o man....my heart goes out to not only you, but also your wife and your family. I can't imagine what must be going through your thoughts right now.

I'll include you in my prayers. If there's anyting else we at SG can do, ask.

You need someone to talk to, who's willing to listen...pm me and I'd be more than happy to give you a call or a dozen.

Good luck and God speed.

For those not folding....here's just one more reason. Folding really isn't about bragging rights for yourself or SG...In the end, it's about saving lives and making a difference. Lets fold.

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 12:14 am

JD, that's not the kind of thing a guy wants to hear but your youth and fitness are very much in your favor. You know that, so let the experts do their job. You can help a lot by keepng a positive attitude and having confidence in their skills.

You have our best wishes,

Tom and Mary

master7 · Post by **master7** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 12:21 am

this is why i fold.
good luck man, thinking of ya.

fold people, its not hard, working to save lives

CM Weaver · Post by **CM Weaver** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 12:35 am

I'm very sorry to hear that you're going through this at only 26 years old. I myself am in a high risk group for cancer and I only hope I never have to hear those dreaded words you have. I've already had some questionable tissue removed over the years and luckily have 'dodged the bullet'.

Unfortunately, I've seen my father and grandfather taken by the dreaded disease and know first hand what it can do. Keep your chin up, take care of yourself and maintain a superior state of mind and an attitude that you'll beat this thing -- remember, people every day beat it.

As a peer (I work for Comcast as well) and a faceless friend who understands what you're going through -- I'll say a prayer for you and your family.

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 2:10 am

I'm sorry to hear this, you'll beat it. Other then this illness you seem to be in good health and the will help in the long run.

AAF Striker · Post by **AAF Striker** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 3:42 am

Originally posted by master7
this is why i fold.
good luck man, thinking of ya.

fold people, its not hard, working to save lives

I am giving all I've got, not too much, but every bit counts. If this can't get the people in the gen forum to fold, I don't know what will! Come on people!

Very sorry to hear of your situation.

Good luck, keep fighting, and pull through!!!

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 5:20 am

Well dude...it sounds to me that you have already won the mental battle...and I think your body will follow.

Keep on trucking man. Everybody here is pulling for ya.

jdblitz · Post by **jdblitz** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 6:33 am

Thanks all for the support. I am sure of myself I can beat this, my wife is the most caring, supportive and understanding person I could ask for to help me through all of this. We just helped her mother through breast cancer over the last year. Her mother was diagnosed 13 months before I was.

The good news is that this is the highest survival rate type of cancer there is and that I am young and healthy. It is not an operable type that they can go in an surgically remove though. Has to be treated with Chemotherapy and radiation. My first round of Chemo sent me into a ceisure like set of the "shivers/shakes" that really scared me and my wife but doctors tell me that I should not have another episode like that.

Other than severe discomcomfort from the 3 surgerie openings in my thorax and some moderate resporatory problems I seem to be doing ok. My energy level comes and goes and I am not able to sleep all through the night without at least a couple of the pain pills the doctor scribed for me.

My many thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

And now since I cant lay on my back anymore tonight, I think I'm going to go play a game of counterstrike to make me feel normal again.

JD

kneemeister · Post by **kneemeister** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 7:44 am

hey , JD sorry to hear the bad news, but with your good attitude and the will of God you wil come thru this.

I will remember you in my prayers.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 7:48 am

young and strong is a good position to be in for fighting such a disease. Certainly not wanted, but it gives you a decent shot against it.

Just keep going.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 8:53 am

Wow. What gets me is that your not even 30. My problems started when I was 33 and I thought that was too young. Just goes to show that disease holds no prejudice with age. It can happen to anyone. I'll certainly keep you in my prayers. Please keep us updated as you can.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 9:36 am

Thoughts and Prayers are with you JD, and your family. May you all be strong and pull through this with success!

"The good news is that this is the highest survival rate type of cancer there is and that I am young and healthy." <== FOCUS ON THIS!

We're here for you...to give you strength!

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 10:06 am

Best wishes to you, JD.

You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 12:20 pm

JD, I will keep you in my prayers. If you ever need to talk, I'll be here.

Godspeed to you!

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 12:48 pm

Originally posted by UOD
Well dude...it sounds to me that you have already won the mental battle...and I think your body will follow.

I was just going to say that. I'm folding for you my friend.

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:23 pm

Really sad to hear this JD.

I'll put in a call to the man upstairs and see what I can do.

SLK · Post by **SLK** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:46 pm

OMG, Hope you get better JD. You can pull through.

Best wishes,

Rob

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:49 pm

My prayers are with you.

sito · Post by **sito** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 6:37 pm

JD, just remember, your body needs a strong and determined mind now. Focus your brain on killing cancer cells. Your body will respond.
I'm so sorry to hear this.

My high school friend passed last week of brain cancer at 30.

You'll beat it, you just wait and see!

Jim.

Tawcan · Post by **Tawcan** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 11:15 pm

After reading this I've decided to get back to folding. Come on guys, let's fold! Now we have even more reasons.

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 11:18 pm

Sorry to hear the news

Sid · Post by **Sid** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 11:50 pm

Please get well soon.

Fold people, lets find the cure!

BMED · Post by **BMED** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 12:20 am

jdblitz, sorry to hear about your misfortune. Our families prayers go out to you and your family. Keep doing what you've been doing, it seems to be working for you!

Remember that we (SG Family) are always here for you if you need anything, so don't hesitate for a moment to ask...

Take care,

BMED

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 12:21 am

JD,

Have you ever though of trying out something called Tai Chi Chuan?

It is a martial art that at the same time helps you move something called Chi = energy, that the eastern world highly believes helps heal the body.

I know someone personally who was diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer and was given 6 months to live, but he beat it, and he claims Tai Chi saved his life.

Also have been other numerous stories of people beating cancer using Tai Chi.

No guarantees it will work for you but when you are fighting for your life I would be willing to try anything.

-GH

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 1:42 am

JD you are young enough and strong enough to beet this! I am sure you will!

My best wishes for a speedy recouvery!

Randy

jdblitz · Post by **jdblitz** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:18 am

Originally posted by Ghosthunter
JD,

Have you ever though of trying out something called Tai Chi Chuan?

It is a martial art that at the same time helps you move something called Chi = energy, that the eastern world highly believes helps heal the body.

I actually used to study ShotoKan, Shuri-Ru and JuJitsu. Perhaps when my body recovers I will look into Tai Chi, I am familiar with its pricipals.

Thanks for all the well wishes all, I am trying to keep positive.
Its hard to not sleep more than 4 or 5 hours and there is kind of a constant pain but it is tolerable.

Thank you again for all of the support!

JD

kilroy · Post by **kilroy** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:24 pm

God Almighty JD, I am so sorry to hear that. You're too young for this crap, though your age may very well be the best ally you have.

Such a thing would be more appropo to someone who has abused themselves (like me). The more often I see such a thread, the longer I look in the mirror in the morning and quietly say to myself, "Well, moron, you had enough yet?".

I won't try to spout platitudes to you, please just believe me when I say I purely do wish you well. Listen to your doctors, stay close to your family, and try to have a good laugh once in a while with your friends, it'll help.

Oh yeah, and for what it's worth, I don't believe that prayer doesn't work.

kmax · Post by **kmax** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:33 am

you'll be in my prayers