Goodbye, Farewell and Amen

milky · February 21, 2020, 10:11:41 AM

Five days next week and three the following, and I'm done.
I have massive mouth ulcers, and can't taste anything, so eating is a real chore. Let's all think positively. This will work.

Dr.J · February 23, 2020, 05:22:26 AM

Positive vibes radiating your way!

Jigger · February 25, 2020, 05:48:14 AM

With you all the way Milky.

clover-leaf-productions · February 26, 2020, 11:07:23 PM

It takes a lot to keep the Doctor down! Keep moving forward Buddy!

milky · February 27, 2020, 05:38:03 AM

Thanks guys. Weekend off, then last two sessions,Monday, Tuesday.

Jumpin' Jeff · February 28, 2020, 12:39:58 AM

Glad to hear you're nearing the end of treatments.

scott hanna · February 29, 2020, 05:49:15 PM

Almost there. You got this!!

Ed · March 06, 2020, 04:24:53 PM

May God Bless you James

milky · March 06, 2020, 10:09:33 PM

Thanks everyone for your wishes and support. The radiology was just awful - an experience I wouldn't wish on anyone. It's hard to get my head around using deadly radiation in an attempt to make you better.

However, apart from sporting a George Hamilton tan around my neck area and very tender internal throat "bits", which I am told are only temporary, I feel great and optimistic for a positive prognosis.

The attached image is of the custom made mask that was used to hold me in to correct position to ensure the radiation got to the right places. Not good is you are claustrophobic!

clover-leaf-productions · March 09, 2020, 08:43:01 PM

There you go with that get up now you can take up a career in Fencing.

Please keep us up to date.

milky · April 06, 2020, 10:26:34 PM

What a difference a couple of months make!
Back in December, I was languishing in ICU after undergoing the operations documented above. I seem to be in a holding pattern. With cancer you never say you are cured until 5 years of clear results are accumulated.

However, as an MD, I have gone back to working closely with some of the Corona Virus patients. It's a risk - any exposure to such an active nasty is, but I felt that it was the least I could do to show my gratitude to the dedicated team who gave me a second chance.

Stay safe and ISOLATE, people. This virus incubates very quickly, with the slightest of exposure, so practise social distancing so it can't get a hold.

Jigger · April 07, 2020, 05:27:08 AM

Its good to see you are doing what you have always done, that is helping helping others, You know better than anyone the kind of illness covid 19 is so you take care of yourself and stay safe.

Dr.J · April 09, 2020, 02:13:36 AM

Great to hear you are getting back to "normal," helping others in their time of need.
Stay safe and stay healthy.

scott hanna · April 10, 2020, 05:04:29 PM

Thanks so much for your work and so glad to hear you are back up and running

DJ Nikki · May 07, 2020, 12:53:14 AM

Hi everyone..
I have been following this for awhile now, on my phone, but it wasn't able to post any responses. I finally got my laptop up and running, so here I am!

Milky, I hope you are doing well and are safe and healthy through this pandemic. I admire you greatly, for jumping back in the saddle and helping people through this.

Post and let us all know soon, how you are holding up.

We love you!!