Welcome to the blog that we'll be using to update you all on Jay. This is the first post.
Here's what we know so far: Jay has stage II pancreatic cancer. The bad news is that this cancer is usually fatal within five years. The good news is that Jay's cancer is operable, which gives him a better chance than most.
Jay is back down to his running weight but didn’t want to do it this way.
We’re trying to decide now where and when to have the operation.
We suggest that people who want to keep up with his condition, check this blog. As soon as we know more about the date and time of this surgery, we’ll update this.
With love,
Ellen
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Ellen,
ReplyDeleteSo Sorry! Here is a good link to the support group.
www.pancreaticcancer.org/Patient/support.html
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ReplyDeleteEllen, thanks for the information. We are following and thinking good thoughts. Love, Dave & Linda.
ReplyDeleteThis blog will be helpful to many who care about Jay. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteJay:
ReplyDeleteBetty, and your many friends and admirers, join me in wishing you well as you enter the treatment phase. We know that you are in good hands. Also, I'm glad to see that your internet savvy daughters have set up this blog.
Warmest regards,
Jack Marsh
Ellen:
ReplyDeleteI worked with Jay at the Times-Union, please tell him to get well sooon for me! Thank you for making the blog available to us.
Lisa Armstrong
Jay:
ReplyDeleteJust got word. What does this mean -- no Albany Angle for awhile and a break for N.Y. politicos?
Listen, you're in our thoughts and prayers as you go about surgery and then chemo.
Best,
Jeff Stinson
Jay, Emily, Ellen and Jan - Our family is pulling for you and know you have lots of love and support. We know you're a tough guy who will take this on as soon as you know what you're up against.
ReplyDeletethere's a lot of illustrations, info and video at http:\\www.nlm.nih.gov if you search on Whipple procedure or pancreatic cancer.
Lindsay Hough
Jay --
ReplyDeleteYou have a long history of dealing well and successfully with tough situations -- from the halls of the Capitol to the fairways of all the local cow pastures. Take lots of notes, as I have a hunch you will. Best of luck to you.
Bob Ward
Jay--Maybe I should call the nuns at Teresian House! My son and daughter are both in Boston, and, as you know, that's my hometown. If you need ANYTHING, I know where to get it in Boston! We are thinking about you and know you will do well. Keep blogging--writing will be great therapy.
ReplyDeleteWanda Fischer