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Topic: Newest update on Larry
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Butch Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 624
From: No. California
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-05-2004 05:11 AM
   
They did another scan on Larry Tuesday and found a tumor on his lung, so rather than doing the brain surgery on Wednesday they did a biopsy on the lung. They sent him home Thursday and will treat him with radiation and kimo as an outpatient, when I talked to him he was happy that they weren't going into his head. I talked to his daughter yesterday and they had gone to an appointment and were able to ask a lot of questions and he got his first radiation treatment. The tumor in his lung is small cell cancer which has spread into his brain. She (Lynda) told me that it is an aggresive form of cancer and that it has a high kill rate and a high relapse rate. They seem to think that since Larry is in good physical condition and his mental attitude is right, that he is in pretty good shape to fight this off. I did some reading on the net about small cell cancer after I found out that's what it was and I wasn't very encouraged by what I read. If anyone can fight it off, Larry can. Please keep praying for him, he's got a tough road ahead. I'm gonna try to get back down there again for a day or two next week. Thanks, Butch [This message has been edited by Butch Jennings (edited 06-05-2004).]
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 1718
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 06-05-2004 05:29 AM
hopefully the chemo doesn't make him feel worse than he does now. It's a horrible horrible thing to go through for some people, others seem to have better luck.Hopefully he gets better soon
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GregK
Gearhead Posts: 165
From: Clear Spring, Md
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 06-05-2004 08:53 AM
We will add Larry to our Prayers. I lost an Aunt to this type of cancer last Feb.------------------
1968 coupe 351W, Bored.030,Stock Crank, Stock Rods,Decked,KB Hyper. flat top pistons. Bullet Cam 231/[email protected]/.541 lift,Stock heads,RPM Air Gap,Holley 670 Street Avenger,MSD Ignition,C4 Trans.,9" rear with 4.11 posi. best time 12.65 @103mph in the 1/4
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 2359
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-05-2004 01:12 PM
Butch, a friend of mine has the same thing. He's 57 years old. He has three in his lungs and two on his brain. His was discovered about 8 months ago. They've been treating him with success. Keep the faith and I'll keep praying. RAY------------------
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Butch Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 624
From: No. California
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-05-2004 06:30 PM
I was mistaken about the treatment he had yesterday. I said he had his first radiation treatment when, in fact, it was his first chemo treatment. He'll have his first radiation treatment later this week. Thanks, Butch
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-05-2004 07:10 PM
Butch,Does he know all his friends here are pulling for him? Let me know if you or the family needs anything Butch. We're here for you.  SteveW
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-05-2004 07:24 PM
We wish him the best. I know he has a positive outlook, that means everything when you are battling a serious setback like this. I remember he always had witty sayings in his signatures, like "Never moon a werewolf." I'd say he has a great shot. ------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
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kwazykat
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From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-06-2004 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by Butch Jennings:
....Larry is in good physical condition and his mental attitude is right, that he is in pretty good shape to fight this off. If anyone can fight it off, Larry can.
butch: please let larry know we are all pulling for him.... AND that his positive attitude will get him everywhere.... mom has been thru two cancer diagnosis and my dad is currently in the midst of radi/chem for his cancer..... having a positive outlook means so much for good medical outcomes.... an incredible amount..... keep us posted, we are a strong force to have to 'back you up'  and give testimony to whatever big guy you need us to..... much love
kaylin
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-06-2004 06:38 PM
I hope for the best for Larry. Butch thanks for taking the time to keep us updated. He's lucky to have a good friend like you.------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-22-2004 07:50 PM
Butch, how is Larry feeling? Please tell him we're thinking about him.------------------
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Butch Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 624
From: No. California
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 07-23-2004 06:17 AM
He's been feeling pretty good I think, I talked to him on Tuesday and he said he was thinking of running up to Sears Point to watch some drag racing Wed night, not sure if he got up there or not, I had to work. He's done with his radiation treatments for now but I think he's still doing the chemo. I think he has an appointment soon to reevaluate the whole situation, there's still talk of surgery if need be but so far he hasn't had to do that. He has good and bad days because they have been changing his medicine around some. I called him last week and he wasn't doing too well, but overall he's still got a very positive attitude about the whole deal and he's in good hands. Thanks for asking, it means alot to me and I'll definately pass it along, this is a very tough situation for me. Larry told me that he thinks it's harder on us than it is on him, I don't know if that's true or not but I know it's been tough for me. Thanks, Butch
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 2359
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 07-23-2004 10:05 AM
Butch, I praying for Larry, you and your family, that you will all come throught this with flying colors.
PS> The Comet is a BLAST!!!! RAY------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-23-2004 10:20 AM
Thanks for the update Butch,Glad he's doing OK. Tell him there's a Summit race tomorrow (daytime Sat.) and that he's welcome to join us. SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-23-2004 01:11 PM
Butch, tell Larry we hope he's back to his crazy self soon. I hope to see you both at the races this summer. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics The older I get
The better I was [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 07-23-2004).]
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bbjay351
Gearhead Posts: 141
From: DeSoto, Mo Us
Registered: May 2004
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posted 07-23-2004 01:51 PM
I don't know Larry, but I've been through what his family is going through right now and my prayers are with him and his family. Attitude is everything with a lot of help from the man upstairs.......all you need is a mustard seed...
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-25-2004 05:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Butch Jennings:
Thanks for asking, it means alot to me and I'll definately pass it along, this is a very tough situation for me. Larry told me that he thinks it's harder on us than it is on him, I don't know if that's true or not but I know it's been tough for me.
It is very hard to see a loved one suffering. I think Larry is a good guy to be thinking more of his family than himself during this ordeal. My best to all of you guys. ------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 5761
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 07-25-2004 09:55 PM
Butch, i hope Larry is going to get through this OK. I am pulling for him to able to make it to Bakersfield in October.
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