It was a year ago today that
I found out I had esophageal cancer. Now, thanks to all the support from my friends and health care providers, I'm pretty much back to normal (just a lot thinner). The cancer is gone, and I only have to go in for follow-up CT scans every six months. Thanks to everyone here who supported me during the past year!
You GO Bubblehead!
ReplyDeleteNow that you are thinner, hit the gym and work on your muscle tone - take advantage of that weight loss!
ReplyDeleteBravo Zulu
ReplyDeletecongratulations! that's wonderful news!
ReplyDeletei didn't know about what you had been going through (since i came to this blog a short time ago), but i'm sure overcoming cancer has got to feel pretty damn good.
Glad to hear you're doing well Joel.
ReplyDeleteBest to you and your family.
Chief B
Great news Joel. Hope you can keep the weight off. Another Bravo Zulu
ReplyDeleteJoel, you've put together a helluva' nice site. Once I retire in 12 to 16 years from now, I can only hope I can devise such a fun site. You wouldn't believe who reads this blog, so I won't even start. I will say that quite a few Bubbleheads read and post to this place than you're aware of.
ReplyDeleteWhen I wake up at 04:30 before flicking the coffee switch, this is generally the first site I go to when checking morning E-mail. and so on.
Thank You for providing such a fun and informative site. I begin to wonder if you fully realize what kind of an impact you have on all of us. Trust me, it's huge!
You've conjectured and navigated your way through some serious life changes. Obviously you're the better man for it. Quite a few of us thank the fuck Christ that you're still around.
Maintain course & speed as you always have!
The Widgethead
Joel,
ReplyDeleteFrom all your TOPEKA shipmates out here in Connecticut, we wish all the best to you & yours. Way to go, Shipmate!
R, Gordo
Good news Joel. I'm sure you and your family are looking forward to the upcoming years as you reflect on this past one.
ReplyDeleteJoel,
ReplyDeleteGreat news. I look forward to hanging out and talking about USS Topeka days with you during our next visit to Idaho.
Cheers,
Travis
glad you are still with us.
ReplyDeleteHere's to many more years!
Sure am glad to know you're doing well and beating cancer. Besides the obvious need your family has for your continued presence, your extended family of shipmates here rejoice for having you around to give us an outlet to continue to be happy, bitchin' sailors!
ReplyDeleteDon't listen to those other guys. Put that weight back on. A stout man is a healthy, happy man.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic news!
ReplyDeleteGood news - from another Topeka shipmate (91-93).
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