Hello all. Since many of you know me and this is a good forum to get the word out, I wanted to let you that I have been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The surgery will be in less than two weeks and they can remove everything that's bad, surgically. I will lose a kidney in the process but I can do fine with just one.I will be off work for about three months. No chemo or radiation should be necessary. That's the good news.
The bad news is I had an earlier episode in January of 2016 with almost identical symptoms. So it had another 18 months for the mass to enlarge. The signs then were I was passing a large amount of blood in my urine. Originally, my family doctor just thought I must have passed a kidney stone and treated me for a urinary track infection. No symptoms after that until this last 4th of July when I was passing blood again. So if you experience anything similar, don't take it lightly. A simple 5 minute cat scan is how they found this, and I didn't have that done in 2016.
I have been deeply touched by how many people have been praying in my behalf. Thanks for keeping me in yours...
Jerry, stay strong. You'll pull through this one also. You have tons of support brother. Will be praying for your return to full health.
Jeff
Thanks Jeff. I should have mentioned this, I am really at ease with the process and I'm doing just fine. 3 months from now it will be back to life in my fast lane... trying to figure out a way to rig up an electric winch over my work bench. doc says he wants me to be on my feet to keep the blood circulating to prevent blood clots but no lifting anything more than 10 lbs. those ktm engines are plus 70 so the winch will remedy that. ;) Chi Jer...
Prayers and Blessings your direction Jerry. You got this! Thanks for the health tip from your experience.
Larry P
Chi Jer, you're sure approaching this with a great attitude, I'll be thinking about you, hoping the very best for your recovery. Bob
Got you in our prayers, Jerry. Get well soon. We'll miss you at McKees.
Lew Mayer
Jerry, you are in our prayers my friend!
HELLO, JERRY,YOU WILL BE BACK TO THOSE ENGINES BEFORE YOU KNOW IT , MY WIFE JENNY AND I WILL HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS,, (DON;T GIVE UP) GOOD LUCK,, KEEP DOING WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO, JAKE
hello jerry wish you the best good luck
dennis l.brown
Jerry...you're not making this up just to skip the Vintage Enduro this year are you????;)
Please take care...make sure you follow proper recovery steps...and we'll save a good row number for you next year...
Richard Colahan
1969 V1225
Upper Black Eddy PA
Jerry, my wife and I will be praying too.
Hank Rinehart
Jerry you will be in my Prayers and if I can help in any way just call. You have the attitude and you know God is on your side. Just remember this time 15 years ago I couldn't walk and my transplant has a success. I am here for you Jerry.
Ron Carbaugh
Thumbs up Jerry, my best thoughts your way!
Thoughts and prayers out to you for your procedure and good recovery ChiJer. Going through something similar and I know it can be very tough. Lots of power in positive group energy and support. All the best,
Jon McLean
Lake Grove, OR
Get well soon. Want to see that yellow Hare-scrambler when you are better.
Take care and God bless.
Thanks for letting us know... Hope you have a speedy recovery, and know you are in our thoughts... be well....
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
Best wishes and prayers for your speedy recovery. You will stay in our daily thoughts. You can beat this!
Ummm...what everyone else said, and then some. It will be a pleasure to Continue To Know Ya, CJ. Recover soon Obe Wan Penton.
Thinking of you Jer. Your in my prayers.
Hey my big brother, the power Prayer works wonders, my 78 year young mother is a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor, but it has recently surfaced again, radiation treatments for the next 2 weeks and take it from there, she like you has a positive attitude and leaves it in the Dr's care and the Good Lord,
you are in my Prayers ;)
Mike Gallagher, NJ.
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I talked to Chicago Jerry yesterday to find out how he is doing.
The 4 hour surgery to remove the kidney went well. He spent 5 days in the hospital and was sent home to recoup. 5 days ago he "turned the corner" to where he is now feeling great.
The cancer was self contained in the kidney so there is no chemo or radiation for him to go through.
Our prayers have been answered. I am filled with joy and gratitude for his recovery and look forward to meeting with him soon. :D
Alan Buehner
Thanks, Al. Great news.
Lew Mayer
Jerry,
I've been living with one kidney for 52 years. That means you've got a long life ahead of you!
Mick
That is great news! Rest and recover well. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Great news Jerry. 2004 took my right kidney renal cell carcinoma.
Rock'in right along. Glad the procedure was a success!
Thanks for passing on this great news!
Thanks for the update Al and my Prayers are answered.
Ron Carbaugh
Great news Jerry! I hope you are feeling better fast.....
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer