Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 01 Mar 12 - 10:27 PM

I'll second Sandy's motion.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 29 Feb 12 - 11:12 PM

Wishing you all of the best! Keep it up!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: gnu
Date: 29 Feb 12 - 10:44 PM

That was a great movie, Rap. Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde... better living through chemistry. One of my all time favs. Was Marty Feldman in that? I can't recall???

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Rapparee
Date: 29 Feb 12 - 10:15 PM

Sev, you remember that slogan "Better living...through chemistry"?

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Feb 12 - 10:43 PM

I'm hanging out in the recovery ward this week, Severn, but I'm down at the other end way-far-away from you so I don't give you my cold.

SRS

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 28 Feb 12 - 08:44 PM

I am looking forward to another update. Thinking of you!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: gnu
Date: 28 Feb 12 - 04:13 PM

vectis... Sev is generous to a fault. I have first hand experience. He's a gem.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 28 Feb 12 - 07:20 AM

Got a pretty good idea what you're going through. Healing thoughts & Love from Nigel & Ann Paterson.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: vectis
Date: 27 Feb 12 - 05:13 PM

I am repeating this post here in case Sev doesn't get to see it on the Santa thread.

Well! Well! Well! What a surprise it was to find a parcel all the way from the USA left in my front porch.

It moved me to tears when I realised that my SS was that lovely man Severn. Despite undergoing chemotherapy at the moment, which is knocking him sideways, he took the time and trouble to send me a wonderful collection of Cds and memorabilia.

Thank you so much Severn and all my best wishes for a full recovery to you m'dear.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Ebbie
Date: 27 Feb 12 - 12:19 PM

"Olay"? Ole!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Feb 12 - 11:55 AM

I can't check in as often or long as I used to but I keep you in my thoughts, Sev. Word of advice: don't olay with yourself in the Recovery Room. People will talk and Ratched will re-introduce the ice baths.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Feb 12 - 11:16 AM

So good to hear the news about the shrinkage, keep it up Sev! Or is that an oxymoron?

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Feb 12 - 10:48 AM

That is wonderful to hear about the cells behind your heart shrinking. I *see* them completely gone, as well as any other non-conformist little gobshites which may be trying to muck up the works!:-)

And, helping a friend with research is all well and good, but I'd think you'd be better off compiling a book of all of your puns so as to torture the rest of us!**BG**

Really, I do give thanks, every day, for a complete healing, ease and comfort throughout, and a sense of peace in all you do and go through. This, or something better, for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: freda underhill
Date: 27 Feb 12 - 07:31 AM

Glad those cells are getting pummelled - but sorry for what you're going through. Gawd, managing all that - and still having the occasional sing!

Good luck in soldiering on Sev

best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ranger1
Date: 26 Feb 12 - 10:13 AM

Good to hear from you, Sev. I'll try to find some more agonizing puns for you :P

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Maryrrf
Date: 26 Feb 12 - 09:13 AM

Good to hear from you, Sev, and that's great news that the chemo is working. I'm thinking of you!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Feb 12 - 01:48 AM

I'll second that

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Feb 12 - 01:36 PM

It is good to know that the chemo is having an effect. I wish there was a way to alleviate the suffering it causes. It is good to read that you are getting out whenever possible.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 25 Feb 12 - 09:03 AM

Sev-

Good to get your update. Chemo is nasty stuff but if it's more nasty for your cancer cells than to the rest of you, that sounds promising.

Best to you!
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 12 - 07:13 AM

"I had tried to revive the Recovery Room thread, but no one else wanted to play, so I'll post here from time to time."

Oh dear. I missed that. So sorry I did.

Keep on keepin on!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Severn
Date: 25 Feb 12 - 04:52 AM

I did my third round as an out-patient commuter, as my heart scan (originally set for Valentine's Day, but moved up a day) showed that the mass of cancer cells behind the heart had shrunk from 11 1/2 cm to 6 cm. I had my bad chemo days starting the day after the three day session was up.

I somehow managed to crawl out to a brunch with my daughter and her boyfriend who were in from Ohio last Saturday. I wouldn't have left the house for anyone else.

I've another good week to go before I have to deal with another session of three days of treatments.

I've been getting out with friends, making music and helping with research on a friend's theatrical production about the War of 1812 to try to stay busy on my good days.

I had tried to revive the Recovery Room thread, but no one else wanted to play, so I'll post here from time to time.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Janie
Date: 24 Feb 12 - 09:08 PM

thanks for passing that on, Terry.

Thinking of you daily, Sev.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: gnu
Date: 24 Feb 12 - 08:42 PM

If you do check this thread, Sev... you mean a lot to a lot of people here. I know I have said that before and I know you don't like maudlin posts but there it is. I just hope things go well. I shant post again unless you post. You get better bud.

gnightgnu

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 24 Feb 12 - 06:30 PM

Glad to hear it!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: gnu
Date: 24 Feb 12 - 08:21 AM

Thanks, Terry.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Feb 12 - 03:19 AM

good to know

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Feb 12 - 07:33 PM

Sev was in FB Chat today - had a brief natter and he seems OK !

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 23 Feb 12 - 07:06 PM

Yeah, what's happening? I'm still praying. The whole boxing match idea Michelle mentioned above sounds real to me, but I've never dealt with this.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: LilyFestre
Date: 23 Feb 12 - 06:39 PM

Hey Friend!

    How are those treatments going? How about the aftermath? A very wise Bobert once told me (as I was complaining about not feeling well...tired...didn't want to go to another treatment because I'd just get feeling ok and then they'd clobber me with chemo again)....he told me it was like a boxing match. As time goes on, it gets harder to stand up and keep at it but that there is an end in sight. Hang on my friend. Know that you are being prayed for and good thoughts are coming your way. Feel free to PM and whine any time you want. Been there. Whined the entire way through. It wasn't pretty but it helped me get through.

XOXOXOXOXO
Stay Strong!!!
Michelle

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 Feb 12 - 06:17 PM

He hasn't posted on Facebook since late January.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: freda underhill
Date: 23 Feb 12 - 08:06 AM

any further news of Sev?

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: gnu
Date: 11 Feb 12 - 10:32 AM

Thanks for the update, Bill.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Feb 12 - 03:37 AM

So good to hear that Sev's getting out & about, you can't keep a good man down. Sending hugs from Old Keepers!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 11:29 PM

I'm looking forward to him popping in, too--with or without puns!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 03:39 PM

Saw Severn at our local Mid_Winter festival last Saturday.,,,in fact, I hear him. He and a friend led an opening workshop, and Severn sang well and was in good spirits...and together, they had a great set.

Sev will have his ups & downs during this treatment, but he does all he can and attends events when he is up to it. We are all impressed with his will and fortitude....

(left him several straight lines there...waiting for him to pop in and make puns on my comments)

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 01:10 PM

Maine too

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Maryrrf
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 09:31 AM

Thinking of you, Sev.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 09:14 AM

And me from Rhode Island

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: gnu
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 07:08 AM

Likewise.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 06:52 AM

me too

sandra

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: freda underhill
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 06:35 AM

How are you Sev? sending good thoughts from Sydney ..

best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Crowhugger
Date: 29 Jan 12 - 08:02 PM

Best wishes for a relatively easy go of it, and for its full desired effect.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: kendall
Date: 29 Jan 12 - 07:49 PM

GOOD ON YOU, Mate, keep it up.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Noreen
Date: 29 Jan 12 - 06:35 PM

He's home- had a brief chat today.
Said he had a not-so-good day yesterday but better today, was going out shopping for supplies.

Keep cosy, Severn :)

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: gnu
Date: 29 Jan 12 - 06:28 PM

I am sure he will. In any case, hope yer doin okay, bud.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 29 Jan 12 - 05:34 PM

How are you doing? Let us know when you can!

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Rapparee
Date: 29 Jan 12 - 09:32 AM

Are you home or are you still hittin' on the student nurses? If the latter, remember that some of them are male.

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 28 Jan 12 - 05:56 PM

Hope you're back home.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: freda underhill
Date: 28 Jan 12 - 07:15 AM

hey, how's it going? I hope you're getting some R & R there Sev

freda

Subject: RE: Severn's Round 2 Chemo (24 Jan 2012)
From: Rapparee
Date: 27 Jan 12 - 09:42 PM

Get home! Hospitals are not Savage places!