James, Congtrats to you. So happy for your good news. I too have Nueoprathy in my my hands and feet. It definately is uncomfortable and annoying and hopefully it will get better for both of us in time! In the meantime I'm just going to continue to complain about my to all who will listen.
Luv, Steven

Hi Steven
Thanks for your kind words and support. I did post a reply on your Throat Pain thread a while ago. The drug is still working well for me, although some days are better than others.
Hope things keep improving with you.
Best wihes and kind regards
James.

Dear James,
I have no words for the feelings that are going through my system. Its like a feeling a big heavy load has been lifted and you have made it possible. I am really glad that the Far East is beckoning and you are itching to get back home.I would imagine the cataract operation must be something to laugh at after all the ups and down, lefts and the rights. I am sure your feet will be back to normal and you will be able to get home a warm welcome and lead a very happy life with this part - something you dont even remember happening.Truly from my heart - CONGRATULATIONS & CELEBRATIONS !!!...... and if anyone does not agree with this may that person fall into the biggest vat of elephant or rihno dung.
Yahoo!!!

Lots of love and hugs (you know I smooch only the girls and I have been lucky to have got those lucky lips!!!)
Ananth

Ananth you dear old thing. You quite brought a tear to my one good eye. The other one is weeping constantly at the moment! I don't have many regrets in life but you have just given me another one. It's that you and I did not get to spend a week or two in Bangkok together when we were a bit more lively than we are today.
Keep strong my friend, many people need you.
Love and best wishes
James

Dear James,

You know why I never liked Cancer and did not wish it on my worst enemies? Because I could then never ever beat them to pulp on my own! - but what the heck.Tears are very precious and should be used very very rarely when its really required.
I agree on a holiday in Bangok together - I would have taken you to spots where even the Thai dont know exist !!!! However, it hardly means we wont spend time sometime later. You see I have to keep in pace with the name my parents gave me - "Ananth" - in Hindi when translated means - "The Immortal"

There is just no getting rid of me I will always be there - just as my signature below says.
You just care, be a bit naughty(in Bangkok and not naughty ???) Just have a wonderful life that you have fought for. If there is anything I could do for you -(please dont give me all that senti. bit)- anytime, anywhere you can just mail me either through rdoc. or directly to : ananthshenoy@email.com.

Lots of love and all that blah blah blah and one more Blah for luck!!
Ananth

Hi James, You have come so far and I am happy for you. I hope you enjoy your little break as you deserve it, you have been through so much, just like the rest of us.
Take care and let us know how you get on. love Suzi

James i had quite sever nuropathy in my hands and my feet. The tingling spread up my arms and legs, the numbness in my hands and feet.
The tingling is now substantialy less, but the nembnes is still there. Nerves take their time to heal and repair. I found a magnesium suppliment helped in the beginning.
& now, i don't think it bstops me from doing anything, its just uncomfortable when i stop and think about it.
Its amazing the way the body adjusts.
Take care
Michelle

Hi Chelle
Congratulations on your 'anniversary'! I'm truly delighted that you are doing so well. It's ironic really. The cancer itself never bothered me at all. No symptoms really, certainly no pain. Yet the treatment to get rid of it caused so much pain and distress and continues to do so months after. Still, it's better than the alternative!

Hi Suzi
Many thanks for your kind words.
Glad to hear you've been released! You need to build yourself up now. Just eat anything you can manage, forget about healthy eating and cram in all the calories you can handle. Keeps us all informed of your progress, we are thinking of you.

Love and best wishes to you both.
James.

James,
It's true the treatment is far worse than the disease itself! I guess the worse part of my cancer was not being able to breathe through my nose and the heavey nose bleeds. But compared to all the issues i've been left with tht was nothing!
Still, it's better than the alternative of what would have happened if it was left!
Michelle

Hi everyone
I haven't posted much lately but I have been checking in regularly and enjoyed and valued all your messages, as I always have. (Ananth, where are you?) Now almost 7 months since treatment finished. The throat is still uncomfortable at times, dry mouth makes eating a chore, neuropathy and lymphedema seem to be easing off slowly. So for the first time things seem brighter. I think we are all told "you will start to feel better a couple of weeks after treatment ends". I'm afraid that's very seldom true. Anyway at last I'm fit enough to travel and I'm off at the weekend for a month in Thailand. I have family there and I haven't seen them since this all started exactly a year ago. Thanks once again to all you folks who dragged me through the dark days. I found most of the answers to my questions here and I'm sure you have helped many others along the way.
Best wishes
James.

Hi James,
Great top hear about your trip! I bet you never thought you'd make it there 6months ago!!
It's amazing the way your body adjusts. I've come to accept my new 'normal' & actualy don't remember what it was like before. My neuropathy is vastly improved though very much with me still. & i eat everything but spice now - for every mouthful of food i have a sip of water. The mess my glass ends up in by the end of the meal is shameful!! But needs must!!
You've come a long long way my friend!!
Enjoy every moment...
Michelle

Hi James
Congratulations and what great news to hear of your progress and imminent holiday. Fantastic stuff.
Wasn't 2007 and dark, dark year? There is much more sunshine in 2008 ~ or is it the light at the end of the tunnel.
Have a fabulous time on your hol.
Onwards and upwards
Love
Deborah

Brilliant news James, can you remember your first post here? It's unbelievable isn't it, that so much could happen in one year and that you are now off travelling again. Bet there was a time you never thought you would be doing long haul gain. You have come through some pretty rough times. Wonderful!

Hi James, my old friend,
Did you ever think I would just go missing without a word? You people are not so lucky - I will be around to haunt you througout eternity! You cannot imagine how thrilled I am to hear your news and the very thought of your going to Thailand gives me goosepimples!!!! How I wish I could have been there!!!! Well, thats the way the dice falls. So, now you stand really tall for having been through all that pain and suffering and yet coming out it smiling and as steady as ever.
Oh, oh.. my lap top is playing up - will just cut off and return adgain in a while.
Take care and lots of it ( and check out Michelle- WOW!!)
with lots of love and hugs, (until in a while),
Ananth

Thanks guys
You all played a great part in getting me back to where I am and I'll take a more active part in the forum when I come back. For now I'm not even taking my laptop with me, so that it will be a complete break from the past year, although I just know I'll have to find an internet cafe a couple of times to see how you are getting on.
Stay well and take care
Love and best wishes
James.