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I can only reinforce what others far more eloquently than me have already stated in this forum.

My support, prayer and best wishes to you Joseph in these challenging times.


Regards Nath

I am sorry to hear about your cancer and hope that the plan future testing will return better results for future treatment options.

Very sorry to hear this. It speaks to the quality of the people on this forum that you're getting some great support from them. Also good to hear your childhood buddies are stepping up. Stay positive!

Cheers,
CC

Anyone heard from Joseph?

I emailed him yesterday, and haven't heard back. I don't want to impose on his privacy but want him to know he's in our thoughts.

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

Anyone heard from Joseph?

I emailed him yesterday, and haven't heard back. I don't want to impose on his privacy but want him to know he's in our thoughts.

I've been wondering about him as well.

Hopefully Joseph won't mind this update. I think not.

I called and spoke with Joseph in mid-late February. He sounded upbeat and determined. He still didn't know the extent of the issue or opportunities for interventional strategies. More tests would be conducted over the next short bit and he would know more soon.

He did let me know that he proposed to and planned to marry his long-term girlfriend. They had a small private ceremony scheduled for late February or early March. I congratulated him on this good news.

I called him last week. There was no answer on his cell phone (no voicemail picked up either). I tried his home number and that went to a voicemail. The voicemail was a woman's voice and indicated that you'd reached the number of "Joseph and [woman's name], please leave a message".

I surmise that Joseph was married since we last spoke. Very happy for his new relationship.

I don't know about his health status right now, but hope for some good news.

Joseph indicated an aggressive cancer so that would take months of debilitating chemotherapy and radiation therapy to try and fight it. All we can do is hope that it is successful.
Hang in there Joseph - this is one situation where being a stubborn SOB is a good thing!

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Hopefully Joseph won't mind this update. I think not.

I called and spoke with Joseph in mid-late February. He sounded upbeat and determined. He still didn't know the extent of the issue or opportunities for interventional strategies. More tests would be conducted over the next short bit and he would know more soon.

He did let me know that he proposed to and planned to marry his long-term girlfriend. They had a small private ceremony scheduled for late February or early March. I congratulated him on this good news.

I called him last week. There was no answer on his cell phone (no voicemail picked up either). I tried his home number and that went to a voicemail. The voicemail was a woman's voice and indicated that you'd reached the number of "Joseph and [woman's name], please leave a message".

I surmise that Joseph was married since we last spoke. Very happy for his new relationship.

I don't know about his health status right now, but hope for some good news.

Glad to hear this. I'd spoken to him as well, and he had a great attitude, and wanted to make the most of this period of time with partner, friends and family. I hope he's out doing just that!!

I had the pleasure of speaking at length with Joseph this evening. I won't steal his thunder-I know he intends to post here soon. But he's doing as well as can be expected, considering the circumstances. Really good to hear his voice and know that he's doing OK. [8D]

Hi Everyone. I'm still among the living. I apologize for not popping in sooner, but the days fly by. I see Andre has provided a quick update.

I plan on updating in a few days, but generally have been having a tough go at things of late.

To those that have contacted my privately, I am so sorry for not responding sooner. Just so much going on and some days just get away from me and the next thing I know a week has been by.

Back soon.

Joseph

Glad to see you back amongst the gaming.

AFB and JFB are as one pulling for you, Joseph.

All the best! Your courage is inspiring.

All the best to you. I beat cancer - it can be done.

ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

All the best to you. I beat cancer - it can be done.

Ditto.[:)]

Thanks everyone for the continuing support and well wishes.

I'm currently on a break from chemo which has allowed me to enjoy a lovely summer and another opportunity for a trip out to Vancouver and Victoria.

I've been working on models, reading, visiting with friends and relatives and generally just trying to enjoy life these days.

I hadn't mentioned it before, but I'm also playing AE. Chickenboy and myself have resumed our PBEM from some time ago that went by the wayside. I'm enjoying having the time to crank out a turn here and there and see how far we can get our game to. We are currently in January of 1943.

I'm also currently working on a Japanese fighter model for Andre (Chickenboy) as well. A Ki-100. It's coming along, albeit slowly with so many other model projects on the go.

I have an appointment for another CT Scan in mid-August to check on the size of the tumor. I will make a decision as to further treatment at that time, but to be honest I am dreading going back on chemo. My quality of life takes a drastic turn for the worse from the effects. I have an important decision to make moving forward. It's not about how long I can live for, it all about the quality of my life on the time that I do have.

I hope everyone is also enjoying life these days and the forum continues to be a busy place. The number of AAR's to follow is really something after all this time. Take care and I'll check in again another time.

Joseph

Welcome back and all the best.

If you PM me, I can tell you what I did to beat that cancer.

Joe

Great to hear from you, Joseph. We're pulling for you.

Cheers,
CB (formerly Commander Cody)

Keep enjoying the summer days Joe, and let me know if you have time for a chat soon.

Great to see you post, Joseph! Keep choosing to enjoy every day. There's not a lot else that we can really control. [8D]