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Title: John Brodak's progress so far.
Post by: Allen Brickhaus on September 26, 2013, 07:24:59 PM

Hi Allen,
John's appointment with the surgeon that found his tumor was on Sept. 25. They did a scope and assured us it was gone. During the entire six weeks of treatment and the month following, we were under the false assumption that the tumor had invaded the vocal cord. It actually was sitting on top of the cord and had not gotten into it. Early detection was his saving grace.  He never did have a feeding tube placed although it was suggested twice. He only dropped about ten pounds and has gained most of that back. His voice is normal and he is on a none restrictive diet.
The only lingering effect is his strength. He tires easily but the doctor promises that will pass. He will have to have CAT, and PET scans in the future and have his throat scoped every two months. They will follow his progress for the next five years before he is declared cancer free. When this all started he told me his next goal in life was to be a cancer survivor. With all the prayers, good wishes, and medical support he received, I believe he will reach that goal.
Love and thanks to all,
Buzz

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Post by: Dick Pacini on September 26, 2013, 07:36:22 PM

I think of John every day, since I had a similar vocal chord malignant tumor in 1995.  I'm still here!

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Post by: John Cralley on September 26, 2013, 07:48:53 PM

That is GOOD news!! Prayers are answered!!

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Post by: ChrisSarnowski on September 26, 2013, 09:26:25 PM

I am glad to hear John is doing so well! Happy for both John and Buzz!!!

-Chris

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Post by: Matt Colan on September 26, 2013, 10:23:52 PM

That's Great news!!!  Thanks for posting Allen!!!

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Post by: wwwarbird on September 26, 2013, 10:57:54 PM

 Great news! Thanks for the update. y1

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Post by: MarcusCordeiro on September 27, 2013, 05:31:24 AM

That's great news!!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Marcus

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Post by: john e. holliday on September 27, 2013, 08:59:45 AM

That is great news about John.   

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Post by: Paul Taylor on September 27, 2013, 12:18:40 PM

Great news Allen.
See you both next June!

Title: Re: John Brodak's progress so far.
Post by: Brian Massey on September 27, 2013, 04:36:55 PM

Very good news indeed!

Brian