bob paeth Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am not the prolific poster here on MCM that some of you are, but, I still feel as though I am a member of the family. Probably due to smoking for over 50 years ( I quit 4 years ago ), I have been diagnosed with lung cancer. That is the BAD news. The GOOD news is that the cancer, according to all of the tests, has not spread even a llittle bit ( sorta like being almost pregnant ). The four mdical guys that are taking care of me say that I am a medical oddity. Lets emphazise the word "medical" and not the "oddity". I have known about this problem for about 4 months but wanted to wait until all of the info was available. The surgery will be performed in the morning of March 5 th. All the doctors feel that recovery is just a matter of time ( short, I hope ) so "history will just have to wait LOL. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Gwinn Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Best of luck to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 good luck big homie pull through or ill be sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m408 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am not the prolific poster here on MCM that some of you are, but, I still feel as though I am a member of the family. Probably due to smoking for over 50 years ( I quit 4 years ago ), I have been diagnosed with lung cancer. That is the BAD news. The GOOD news is that the cancer, according to all of the tests, has not spread even a llittle bit ( sorta like being almost pregnant ). The four mdical guys that are taking care of me say that I am a medical oddity. Lets emphazise the word "medical" and not the "oddity". I have known about this problem for about 4 months but wanted to wait until all of the info was available. The surgery will be performed in the morning of March 5 th. All the doctors feel that recovery is just a matter of time ( short, I hope ) so "history will just have to wait LOL. bob Hey Bob, chin up. I was diagnosed with cancer on one of my vocal cords, from smoking, over three years ago. I opted for radiation treatment as opposed to surgery. The surgery could have left me literally speachless. Have been cancer free ever since, so it can be beat. I'll be pulling for you. milt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Good luck with the surgery. Hope the following story helps. My 84 year old Mom had lung cancer diagnosed in October '06. A small stage 1 tumor in her upper right lobe, hadn't spread anywhere and apparently had been there for awhile; she had been a smoker up until age 74. It was operated on Dec. 1 '06, the surgery itself was successful and done arthroscopically through a trio of small incisions w/o opening the chest, she had a terrible 3 weeks of recovery from a host of ancillary things before leaving the hospital and a couple months in a nursing home for physical therapy to get her strength back, but she's recovered quite nicely now, no residual lung disease, no chemo/radiation necessary, and she's been passing her checkups since then with flying colors. And still loves driving her BMW Z3 convertible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Wishing you a speedy recovery to 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Best of luck to ya! Same here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Here's to you, Bob! I enjoy all your posts, especially the stories of your days in the industry. DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER, WE LIFT UP OUR BROTHER AND FRIEND TO YOU, LORD. WE ASK THAT YOU GUIDE THE HANDS OF HIS LEARNED SURGEONS AS THEY DO THEIR WORK. WE ASK THAT YOU GIVE HIM STRENGTH AND COMFORT DURING THIS ORDEAL AND THAT YOU ALSO GIVE COMFORT TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW MODELLERS. WE ASK THIS IN JESUS' NAME...AMEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Bob,I think George pretty much hit it on the head.Keep your faith inGod and He'll pull you thru ANYTHING,I've been thru some crazy stuff in my life and my faith in Him has never waivered,and sho nuff He's ALWAYS pulled me thru. God Bless and Best wishes for a full and healthy recovery.George53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob paeth Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 Bob, you are most certainly a member of the family here, & to the car modeling fraternity worldwide. I hope everything works out fine & you can be sure I will keep you in my thoughts. Though this does sound bad, it's good that it was caught when it was & that your doctors are so confident. I just found out last weekend that you're supposed to be a guest at the KC contest this summer, & my wife & I have discussed coming down to KC for it, so you have to get better, so I can meet one of the legends of our hobby! As to being an oddity, well hey, my wife calls me that every day!! I will be there for the KC Slammer thingie, rest assured, so everyone better get there too, OK ? bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hey Bob it sounds like a great prognosis ...I had an issue a few yrs. ago but they got me better!..I'm sure you'll be just fine...B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Good luck, I lost my father to smoking and drinking so I hope you can beat this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajulia Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hello there friend! Mr. P you are in my prayers and I just wanted to wish you the best on the 5th and that you recover safely. We will be waiting for your safe return. I have a relative undergoing test results dealing w cancer. Best of luck!! peace ajulia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The very best to you, Bob. Thanks for feeling you can share this time in your life with your friends and know you are not alone. P.S. if times get a bit "tough" just think of that huge popcorn pile back when ! We are with you buddy. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_nigrelli Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 best of luck getting through this, Bob. we still need your experience so don't even think of leaving us in a lurch! prayers are with you, too. jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardlust Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I wish you nothing but the best, Mr. Paeth!! I look forward to hearing more "insider" tales of the golden age of modeling!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Good Luck Bob...I'll be praying for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 man that is good news mixed with the bad, i hope you come out of it ok, my prayers are with you. i smoked for 20 years and quit about 15 years ago; best thing i ever did was put down the cancer sticks. i dont understand how they stay on the market...wait, yeah i do, its called big money lobbying from the tobacco industry, but i have a feeling that wont be for long then they will just sell more to third world countries to make their blood money. anyway enough of the conspiracy theories (though if there is indeed any real conspiracy it revolves around selling death to people in the form of cigarettes) i sincerely hope you get through it and have many more happy years here in your current go round we call life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Bob, I'm sorry to hear this, but the outcome sounds promising. You need to take care of yourself because we are not done enjoying your presence. The SABA club meetings, and life in general, would not be near as enjoyable without you around. Jill and I are sending you our prayers for a healthy and speedy recovery. Take care my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Bob.. Heres to a quick and easy time during this.. Will see you at Heartland Natl's Hope things go well.. and recovery is fast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob paeth Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 I am not the prolific poster here on MCM that some of you are, but, I still feel as though I am a member of the family. Probably due to smoking for over 50 years ( I quit 4 years ago ), I have been diagnosed with lung cancer. That is the BAD news. The GOOD news is that the cancer, according to all of the tests, has not spread even a llittle bit ( sorta like being almost pregnant ). The four mdical guys that are taking care of me say that I am a medical oddity. Lets emphazise the word "medical" and not the "oddity". I have known about this problem for about 4 months but wanted to wait until all of the info was available. The surgery will be performed in the morning of March 5 th. All the doctors feel that recovery is just a matter of time ( short, I hope ) so "history will just have to wait LOL. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob paeth Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hi All, This is Jan, Bob's wife. Bob asked me to send an update to you. His surgery went well. He is still in hospital at least through Monday. Finally out of ICU and feeling weak--that's was not eating solid food does for you! They are beginning to get him up and moving. We will not know more until the biopsy report comes back. He appreciates your comments and good wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranchwagon Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Jan, thanks for the update. Bob and you are in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi All, This is Jan, Bob's wife. Bob asked me to send an update to you. His surgery went well. He is still in hospital at least through Monday. Finally out of ICU and feeling weak--that's was not eating solid food does for you! They are beginning to get him up and moving. We will not know more until the biopsy report comes back. He appreciates your comments and good wishes. Thanks for the update, Jan. Please tell him that we're all pulling for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 How in the world did I miss Bob's first note? I must be skimming through the board messages too quickly. Bob, both my wife Sandy and I wish you a quick recovery and good health going forward. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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