Hoping everyone here can spare some good wishes to our JohnnyRingo who started Chemo today.

[samplegirl]

I would of liked to of gone with him and would of gone with him but can’t at this time.
It’s right up the street from me and makes me sad I can’t go be his moral support.
Trying to keep him in meals. Of all times to have to start chemo! He is very high risk.

[Me.]

1. Be Well JR

[Cirque du So-What]

2. Cisco Kid was a friend of mine

and so is Johnny Ringo. Stay strong, my friend.

[OAITW r.2.0]

3. Best of luck JR!

[MerryBlooms]

4. Hang in there, JohnnyRingo, you too samplegirl. Bless you both.

[samplegirl]

68. Thank you

Hugz

[Ferrets are Cool]

5. Get well JR

Wifey is getting chemo today as outpatient. We told the Dr that she did not want to be admitted during the pandemic. He agreed and adjusted her schedule.
You can beat this.

[Alliepoo]

6. Awwwwww-sweet samplegirl!

Sending you a ((hug)) for the kindness and friendship you bestow on our JR. Also sending a gazillion good vibes to JR-wishing him strength and healing!

[samplegirl]

97. He is so loved

And he is part of my entire family!

[underpants]

7. I didn't know.

Hoping for the best.

[TheBlackAdder]

8. Sending Positive Energy ⚡️ Johnny's Way!

[Ohiogal]

9. Wishing you luck and strength Johnny!

I know where you're going, it's where I went 12 years ago. They are wonderful there. They will take good care of you.

And you are a wonderful friend samplegirl! Don't feel too badly that you can't be with him. When I had mine, a lot of the folks just slept or dozed .... my husband didn't even stay with me the whole time after a while. Johnny knows you're there for him before and after, which is when he'll need someone the most.

Sending good vibes to both of you ........

[samplegirl]

71. He picked up

Food package from the garage. And patted my little car on the hood. He’s the mechanic on it. He loves working on his TR6 and my car.
I hope I can just be supportive! I would of gone!
He reads everything so he will enjoy reading time anyway.
I will keep everyone updated!

[Ohiogal]

76. Please do!

[nolabear]

10. Go Johnny Go!!!

[greatauntoftriplets]

11. Best of luck to JohnnyR.

I'm so sorry that you can't be with him.

[ismnotwasm]

12. K&R

[dware]

13. Chemo is so hard on the body and immune system,

my late wife went through Chemo and it turned her into a zombie, I wouldn't wish that on anybody.

Thoughts and prayers to JohnnyRingo and hopefully a full recovery.

[Scarsdale]

14. All good thoughts, and best wishes.

What a time for this to have to be. Take care of yourself, so you can be helpful to him. Stay strong, and healthy.

[TygrBright]

15. Holding Johnny in the Light! n/t

[spanone]

16. JohnnyRingo....get back here quick!!!

[femmocrat]

17. Best wishes to JohnnyRingo.

Sending prayers.

[iamateacher]

18. Best wishes

And good luck with the chemo!

[SheltieLover]

19. Healing Vibes JR!

Kick ass!

[Prosper]

20. Best wishes

[malaise]

21. He's lucky to have such a loving friend

[calimary]

22. Awwwwww... thank you so much for being so caring, samplegirl.

Taking care of JohnnyRingo and keeping us informed.

Virtual hugs to you both!

[Kaiserguy]

23. JR Hoping everything works out for 100%

and also for you samplegirl.

[Solly Mack]

24. K&R

[DFW]

25. Chemo can be very ugly

They shoot a whole cocktail of toxic chemical through you and hope it finds that small keyhole to kill the cancer but not the patient.

My wife went thought it, and said if presented with having to go through it again or die, she isn't sure which she'd pick.
It takes guts to go through chemo. If you can't tell him in person, please convey our best wishes, even if it feels like,
"yeah, that and a buck fifty will get you luke-warm coffee."

[frazzled]

46. I think different people respond differently

My husband did fairly well on it for six months. Yes, he suffered extreme fatigue, chemo-brain, and his hair fell out, but he had no nausea because of the really good anti-nausea drugs they now have that they push before the chemo infusion (I think his was Ondansetron (Zofran). Of course, he was getting mega infusions of steroids (followed by a week of large oral doses), so I think that kept his appetite up as well. Best of all, it worked (and it doesn't always for every person).

But he usually responds easily to drugs, where the same drug will knock me out entirely. I haven't experienced it myself, so I imagine I would do far less well. I'm sorry your wife had to suffer, but thank heavens she did: you still have her.

[DFW]

65. That was just round one

It was in 2001, so the anti-nausea products weren't as refined as they are now.

She came through that round (breast cancer) after a year, but restored. Fifteen years later, she was diagnosed with "the Murderer," a rare form of uterine/ovarian cancer that only attacks elderly (she was only 64) and very slender (that she is) women, and usually kills them, because it never manifests itself until it is too late to save the patient. She was that one in ten thousand that got it detected by pure accident in its initial phase. Since she had had cancer already, she got regularly checked up, and had even the slightest thing thoroughly checked out. A tiny dot turned out to be the initial stages of the Murderer, and she had a five and a half hour operation taking out everything around it. She had 84 biopsies to see where it had spread, and when ALL 84 came back negative, the surgeon said he had NEVER recommended this before, but he thought she could get away with no chemo. Her choice, but he thought it would do more harm than good. Since her last chemo was so awful she opted for no chemo, and now, three and a half years later, she is fine (so far). Nothing is for sure or forever, but for now, we'll take what we have.

[frazzled]

70. So sorry

What a nightmare, but also what a miracle. May you have many more years of happiness together. I bet it sure rearranged your priorities in life big time.

[DFW]

72. For a long time

Our priorities have been just to stay together as long as possible. She has a yin/yang of genes that make her vulnerable to getting cancer, but also bouncing back from the worst of it.

Seven months later, after beating the murderer, our daughters gave us a long weekend in Dubrovnik, Croatia, for our 65th birthday. Here she is on our last evening there:
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Cancer? What cancer?

[frazzled]

73. Beautiful!

And I bet Croatia was beautiful too.

[DFW]

75. We had been there before

But the last time was in 1982. Amazingly enough, what little I remembered of the language came back to me, and I was able to get around pretty easily. It is one spectacular place, for sure!
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[pandr32]

26. Best wishes to JohnnyRingo

[gibraltar72]

27. Good positive thoughts your way.

[FarPoint]

28. The Nurses will adore you Johnny!

Keep them on task...All will be good.

[CaptainTruth]

29. Best wishes!!! You're in my thoughts.

[flibbitygiblets]

30. Best wishes and healing energy your way JR

[yardwork]

31. Sending my best to Johnny Ringo!

[DENVERPOPS]

32. Only the best wishes from all of us.......N/C

[gademocrat7]

33. Sending healing hugs

and positive energy to JohnnyR. Take care, samplegirl.

[Maru Kitteh]

34. Sorry JR & you are going through this, but happy he is getting treatment.

Some are having a hard time getting their scheduled chemo. May all go well with a speedy recovery and remission!

[samplegirl]

112. Thank you

[Greybnk48]

35. Best of luck to you JR! n/t

[BobTheSubgenius]

36. Of course we can!

What else have we got except the good will and fellowship of good people?

[Ilsa]

37. Wishing only the best for you Johnny!

Even Superman has a weakness. Although you are probably feeling weak now, know that you will be strong again. Until then, may peace be with you.

[hlthe2b]

38. Stay well, stay safe, and outside of CHEMO, stay, home dear JohnnyRingo.

all the best

[sarge43]

39. Be well Johnny n/t

[bluestarone]

40. Best wishes Johnny!!!

You too Samplegirl!!

[MLAA]

41. 💕💕💕💕

[jmbar2]

42. Hang tough Johnny

Samplegirl shows us how important this board really is. What a great friend you are!

[Soxfan58]

43. .

[cate94]

44. Wishing him strength and success!

It’s a tough battle in a tough time, but he has a friend like you.

[sinkingfeeling]

45. Hang in there, JR. It's tough, but you can get through it.

[Layzeebeaver]

47. Keep strong

And keep well! Best wishes from across the pond!

[TNNurse]

48. I am an example of the fact that you can live through chemo.

You may not think you will, you may have moments when you hope you won't.

I am glad I took it, but will not do so again. I was 62 at the time, I am 70 now.

There are lots of different kinds of chemo depending on the kind of cancer, some have worse side effects than others. The standard mixture for my kind of breast cancer was three medicines. I lost my hair, had uncontrollable diarrhea (I was warned), lost 50 lbs, had mouth sores, passed out and fell from low blood pressure and dehydration. Not asking for sympathy or anything, but if you have not lived with it you do not understand. Actually when I went back to the work at hospital both doctors and nurses asked me "what is it really like?".. My response was you had live with it or in the house with it to understand.

I am wishing him the very best. I am frightened not knowing what kind of support system he has.

Do not get disappointed if the food you fix for him is not eaten. I had no appetite, temporarily lost my taste buds and knew eating would just give me more diarrhea...it was a tough time. Liquids are key though. Energy drinks with some calories and electrolytes will help.

Please keep us updated.

[Cozmo]

49. My brother wears silly socks during chemo to keep himself amused

I wish you all the best. Stay safe and strong and take comfort in knowing you are in the hearts of many.

[scarletwoman]

50. Sending my best wishes to JR! (nt)

[Squinch]

51. Kick it's ass, Johnny! And get back here soon!

And samplegirl, how sweet of you to care for him so well!

[samplegirl]

98. We have known

each other 25 years.

[snacker]

52. Sending good vibes his way.

[tosh]

53. You can do this, JohnnyRingo!!

You’ve got all of DU behind you!

[rufus dog]

54. Get well JohnnyRingo

A DU legend

[Moostache]

55. Best wishes for a successful outcome...

Stay strong and may providence smile on you as well as get the best care possible. Bon chance!

[murielm99]

56. Good luck, JR!

Get better, and come back to us.

[Magoo48]

57. Peace and good health JR

[chowder66]

58. I have a godfather who is going through this. Things are going well. I hope the same for JR. nt

[ancianita]

59. Let him know this place is in his corner, that we hope the best outcome for him.

You stay well, too.

You've got a great heart.

Thank you for caring.

[littlemissmartypants]

60. Get well soon, Johnny Ringo. ❤ nt

[Dem2theMax]

61. JohnnyRingo, you might not be able to see us,

but we are all sitting right there with you. You have got so much support from your DU family.

Just take it one day at a time. That is all you have to do. If it's easier to break it into hours, then go hour by hour. Whatever works for you.

We are pulling for you, and we know you will get through this!

And you have the added blessing of having samplegirl right there to help you on this journey.

Sending both of you lots of hugs, tons of positive energy, and always know we are here for both of you.

[orleans]

62. to both of you:

[Stuart G]

63. Best Wishes.

[ChazII]

64. Sending positive thoughts

and prayers your way.

[Blue Owl]

66. K&R

[Staph]

67. Been there, done that.

It's not exactly a walk in the park, but you can survive it, Johnny Ringo! I did!

If Johnny needs to talk to someone who has been through chemo, tell him to send me a private message. It helps to talk to a fellow cancer victim; we know things that even the doctors and nurses don't really know.

[Lady_Chat]

69. Been there, Done that. Good Luck! You've got this!

[Brainfodder]

74. Positive Vibes +++++++++++++++ Good Luck!

Can't even....

[BeckyDem]

77. Best thoughts and hopes for your Johnny.

[samplegirl]

78. Thank you for all the Well Wishes

Give him a holler when he posts.
Thanks D.U. Family

[Nululu]

79. Good luck

Hoping for a recovery

[dewsgirl]

80. Best of luck JohnnyRingo.

[Progressive Jones]

81. Get Well, JohnnyRingo! nt

[Ninga]

82. Healing thoughts to JR! It may take a cycle or two in order to figure out how to comfort yourself

during the days after infusion. You can do it! Don’t let it manage you, you manage it!
May the force be with you!
Love and Hugs,
Ninga

[tblue37]

83. K&R for JohnnyRingo. nt

[scrabblequeen40]

84. Godspeed, JR!

[Marie Marie]

85. Sending my best vibes to you JohnnyRingo. DU loves you.

[WinstonSmith4740]

86. Where do you live?

Good thoughts coming his way...I live in Nevada if you need meds to help him handle chemo.

[Hamlette]

87. sending my best

[Danmel]

88. Sending good wishes and love to you all

[Dennis Donovan]

89. Get well, Johnny Ringo!

[femmedem]

90. We're all thinking of you and sending you moral support, JohnnyRingo!

Lots of hugs and well wishes heading your way.

[JDC]

91. Best wishes!

[peacebuzzard]

92. JR I am sending you "get well quickly" wishes,

hang in there for those treatments, amigo.
thinking of you often....

[tavernier]

93. Piece of cake.

Well, pretty shitty cake, but maybe friends to share it with will help.

[denbot]

94. DU Vibes for JohnnyRingo!

[treestar]

95. Good vibes and wishes!

[mzmolly]

96. Wishing JohnnyRingo all

the best.

Sending positive, healing vibes their way ...

[liberalla]

99. All the best to you in your battle for health and wholeness!

[BigmanPigman]

100. You are a good person.

Take care of yourself too.

[Anon-C]

101. JohnnyRingo follow the plan, stay strong and get through this treatment.

I wish you well.

[democrank]

102. We' got your back, JohnnyRingo.

Take good care~

[EllieBC]

103. Sending best wishes and positive thoughts!

You got this!

[thegoose]

104. Oh hell yes

[Heartstrings]

105. Healing vibes sent!

[Raine]

106. Sending positive thoughts

and good vibes! 💞

[Victor_c3]

107. Seriously, I hope it goes easy on him

My grandmother has been on chemo several times over the last few years. They prescribed her an anti-nausea medication, but she didn’t realize she was supposed to take it before the day’s chemo, not after. She did terrible and everyone thought she was dying (for real, not just literally). After a while, she was told of the error and it made a world of difference for her.

Best wishes.

[Tanuki]

108. Blessings and prayers for healing, Johnny Ringo!

Modern medicine is a marvelous thing. I am sure you are in good hands with your treatments. Stay strong! You are loved.

[samplegirl]

109. I'm saving this post so he can read it tonight.

Today they are doing radiation at 10:00 this morning.
Don’t know why they are doing both so close.

[LuvNewcastle]

110. Good luck and stay strong, Johnny!

[SayitAintSo]

111. Best wishes!

And positive thoughts and prayers coming your way💖💖💖👍