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Author Topic: RIP John Pytlak (was titled "John Pytlak recovering well from a mild heart attack") John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 05-11-2007 02:34 PM                        The last session of chemo that I started on April 27 was a really difficult one. Lots of nausea and severe fatigue for over a week. I have a CAT scan to check on progress of the chemo on May 16. Worry is that it is getting more and more difficult to get enough food into me without getting painful intestinal cramping. Even liquid "Boost" and "Ensure" supplements take hours to leave my stomach, so I am limited in how many calories I can get in a day. The chemo may have slowed the tumor growth along my small intestine, but it does not seem to have stopped it.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 05-11-2007 02:47 PM                     That is terrible news. Hang in there a little longer and beat this thing. Kodak and the industry needs you back.  |  IP: Logged Leo Enticknap Film God Posts: 7474 From: Loma Linda, CA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 05-12-2007 04:34 AM                        Very sorry to hear that. Let's hope this is this is the worst point just before things start to turn the corner.  |  IP: Logged Jeff Stricker Master Film Handler Posts: 481 From: Calumet, Mi USA Registered: Nov 1999 posted 05-12-2007 06:16 AM                     You are in our prayers, John. Each succesive chemo cycle gets tougher. I know what you are enduring from my wife's experiences. Hang in there.  |  IP: Logged Martin Brooks Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 900 From: Forest Hills, NY, USA Registered: May 2002 posted 05-12-2007 04:01 PM                        It all sucks, but best of luck in your continued recovery.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 05-12-2007 09:12 PM                        John, you have been added to our prayer lists, hang tough we need you around for many more years.  |  IP: Logged Hillary Charles Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 748 From: York, PA, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 05-13-2007 06:34 AM                     I'm praying for you, too, John.  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 05-13-2007 02:03 PM                        John, you have an army of friends pulling for you, brother...that is very powerful stuff.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-13-2007 04:29 PM                     Hang in there John... My Mom went through this too a number of years back... when chemo and rad treatments were not as advanced as they are today. Will be thinking of you and your family!! Mark  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 05-13-2007 04:57 PM                       Oh, wow... I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time, John. Please take good care and get well soon.  |  IP: Logged Mark J. Marshall Film God Posts: 3188 From: New Castle, DE, USA Registered: Aug 2002 posted 05-13-2007 08:30 PM                    I'm really sad to hear that, John. You're still in my prayers, and I hope things turn around for you soon. Take care.  |  IP: Logged Stephen Furley Film God Posts: 3059 From: Coulsdon, Croydon, England Registered: May 2002 posted 05-14-2007 05:28 AM                     John, Very sorry to hear that things are not going so well at the moment. Hoping that you will have better news to report soon.  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 05-14-2007 02:09 PM                     I'm so sorry to hear about what you're going through... My grandfather went through the same thing so I have an idea of how hard it is, but you never really know until it happens to you. I'm so sorry. =( Feel better!!!  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 05-22-2007 09:41 AM                        My CAT scan on May 16 showed at least three areas of blockage along my small intestine. I can barely get enough water through my system to stay hydrated. IV hydration is a short-term option, but hospice is being strongly suggested. We gave it our best shot with chemo, and further surgery (e.g., ostomy) has been ruled out due to the multiple locations of the tumors. Depending on how things go over the next few weeks, this may be my last posting. I've really enjoyed all the friends I've made on Film-Tech, and your wonderful support during my illness. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers.  |  IP: Logged Jim Bedford Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 597 From: Telluride, CO, USA (733 mi. WNW of Rockwall, TX but it seems much, much longer) Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-22-2007 09:48 AM                        Oh John, I'm so sorry. You know we're all pulling for you. Thanks for all the great advice and behaving like a wonderful human being. You are in our prayers.  |  IP: Logged

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