Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Someone in the off the wall seection suggested we change our profile pics to Jim. I think it's a great way to show support CBF
BuffaloWings Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Someone in the off the wall seection suggested we change our profile pics to Jim. I think it's a great way to show support CBF Done. Get well, Jimbo. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
bowery4 Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) shiit sorry to hear this, hwve a friend going through the same thing with lukima, 2 good men. prayers and thoughts. btw would change my photo if i could figare out how on this tablet. Edited March 25, 2014 by bowery4
damj Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Great idea! And add my thoughts and prayers to Jim, Jill and the family.
MichFan Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Something that's been on my mind with all the talk of Jim Kelly being a fighter... Both my parents died from cancer a couple of years ago. My Dad had a huge will to live. He took every surgery and treatment they would give him, regardless of side effects, recovery time and pain. He extended his prognosis of 6 months to 18 months. Ultimately he was told by a team of doctors there was nothing else they could do. He passed away within 4 days of that moment. My Mom accepted chemo and was in remission for several months. When her cancer came back it was aggressive and she knew there was no cure. Instead of fighting for every last moment of life, she fought for every last moment of quality time she could have with the family without the haze from side effects from treatment. Two diametrically opposite approaches, both were fighters in their own unique ways, both succeeded in achieving their final goals. I have no idea what the prognosis is for Jim. I just hope everyone understands that "fighting" comes in different forms and whatever path he takes under the circumstances is a personal decision. It's a matter of "what" he is fighting for, not "if". I know he will be fighting like a warrior in whatever fight he chooses. I pray that there is a viable path that leads to a cure, but understand with cancer that's not always the case.
thebandit27 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Something that's been on my mind with all the talk of Jim Kelly being a fighter... Both my parents died from cancer a couple of years ago. My Dad had a huge will to live. He took every surgery and treatment they would give him, regardless of side effects, recovery time and pain. He extended his prognosis of 6 months to 18 months. Ultimately he was told by a team of doctors there was nothing else they could do. He passed away within 4 days of that moment. My Mom accepted chemo and was in remission for several months. When her cancer came back it was aggressive and she knew there was no cure. Instead of fighting for every last moment of life, she fought for every last moment of quality time she could have with the family without the haze from side effects from treatment. Two diametrically opposite approaches, both were fighters in their own unique ways, both succeeded in achieving their final goals. I have no idea what the prognosis is for Jim. I just hope everyone understands that "fighting" comes in different forms and whatever path he takes under the circumstances is a personal decision. It's a matter of "what" he is fighting for, not "if". I know he will be fighting like a warrior in whatever fight he chooses. I pray that there is a viable path that leads to a cure, but understand with cancer that's not always the case. Indeed.
sodbuster Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Per Jills fb page,They have decided not to operate on JK, deciding radiation and chemo as the best course of therapy. Can't be good.
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Jill Kelly just posted an update on her Facebook page about Jim. Here is a portion of her post: "At this point and time surgery is not the best option for Jim. Because of complexity and aggressive nature of this cancer and after more scans and tests, the plan has changed. At this point, Jim will not be having surgery. The cancer is in areas that surgery cannot successfully eradicate. Therefore, the medical specialists here in NYC along with our Buffalo team believe that chemotherapy and radiation are the best option. If you've dealt with cancer you know that you never really know for sure what each moment will hold. But..Praise God. We are held in the Strong Mighty hands of an Unchanging God. Thank you for your continued prayer support. I will share updates as we move forward - ready for this battle waged against us. If God is for us.who can be against us!"
dollars 2 donuts Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Jill Kelly just posted an update on her Facebook page about Jim. Here is a portion of her post: "At this point and time surgery is not the best option for Jim. Because of complexity and aggressive nature of this cancer and after more scans and tests, the plan has changed. At this point, Jim will not be having surgery. The cancer is in areas that surgery cannot successfully eradicate. Therefore, the medical specialists here in NYC along with our Buffalo team believe that chemotherapy and radiation are the best option. If you've dealt with cancer you know that you never really know for sure what each moment will hold. But..Praise God. We are held in the Strong Mighty hands of an Unchanging God. Thank you for your continued prayer support. I will share updates as we move forward - ready for this battle waged against us. If God is for us.who can be against us!" Oh dear Lord. Please I truly hope he knows how much our prayers are with him.
Campy Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Hopefully the prayers, happy thoughts, and good vibes being sent his way will help keep his and his family's spirits up and hopefully the chemo and radiation will knock the cancer back.
Wayne Cubed Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) To be fair here's the quote from the hospital and doctor: A release from Lenox Hill Hospital says Kelly’s cancer has returned “in a location that requires specialized expertise in the treatment of skull-based tumors.” He will be treated by Dr. Peter Constantino, executive director of the hospital’s New York Head & Neck Institute, who says, “Jim Kelly’s condition remains very treatable and potentially curable. Our immediate focus is on controlling his pain and beginning the process of eradicating the cancer.” I like the very treatable and curable comment. Seems, semi-postive, no? edit: here's the link http://wivb.com/2014/03/26/jim-kellys-surgery-postponed/ Edited March 26, 2014 by Wayne Cubed
MichFan Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 I like the very treatable and curable comment. Seems, semi-postive, no? edit: here's the link http://wivb.com/2014...gery-postponed/ Unfortunately, you are missing the word "potentially" in front of curable. I take that as doctor speak for it being a long shot. Doctors will treat you right up until the day you die or go to hospice, cure is not always the intended outcome from treatment. I hope to heck Jim's cancer responds favorably to treatment and he makes it. If prayers and good will count for anything, he'll get there.
Like A Mofo Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 trying to stay as positive as possible here: perhaps the location of the cancer itself just makes it incredibly problematic to get via surgery, and perhaps going chemo and radiation would do a better job? I must say I'm a novice on this subject so I apologize if I don't sound that educated on this topic.
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