John Pytlak Health Update
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John Pytlak Health Update
I got home from the hospital Monday November 20, after my surgery on November 14. The news was not good, as the surgeon found that the cancer had spread from the appendix region into the small intestine and abdominal wall, such that it could not be removed surgically. After I heal from the exploratory surgery (10-inch long incision), they can begin chemotherapy to hopefully slow down the growth and spread of the tumors. I have an appointment with my oncologist to discuss and perhaps begin chemotherapy on November 29.
Cancers of the appendix are very rare and hard to find, as they usually start to grow outside the intestines, so they are not usually found early with routine colonoscopy exams. I had a colonscopy two years ago that was completely "clear".
Again, your kind thoughts and prayers have certainly helped emotionally, even if they were unable to change the diagnosis. Please keep them coming!
John Pytlak
Eastman Kodak Company
Cancers of the appendix are very rare and hard to find, as they usually start to grow outside the intestines, so they are not usually found early with routine colonoscopy exams. I had a colonscopy two years ago that was completely "clear".
Again, your kind thoughts and prayers have certainly helped emotionally, even if they were unable to change the diagnosis. Please keep them coming!
John Pytlak
Eastman Kodak Company
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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650-1922 USA
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So sorry to hear this. My best wishes,John_Pytlak wrote:I got home from the hospital Monday November 20, after my surgery on November 14. The news was not good, as the surgeon found that the cancer had spread from the appendix region into the small intestine and abdominal wall, such that it could not be removed surgically. After I heal from the exploratory surgery (10-inch long incision), they can begin chemotherapy to hopefully slow down the growth and spread of the tumors. I have an appointment with my oncologist to discuss and perhaps begin chemotherapy on November 29.
Cancers of the appendix are very rare and hard to find, as they usually start to grow outside the intestines, so they are not usually found early with routine colonoscopy exams. I had a colonscopy two years ago that was completely "clear".
Again, your kind thoughts and prayers have certainly helped emotionally, even if they were unable to change the diagnosis. Please keep them coming!
John Pytlak
Eastman Kodak Company
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John, I also wish you the best. I have been wondering how things were going since I hadn't seen you on the forum in a while. Sadly I don't really know what words would be best to say in your situation. However, I will keep you in my thoughts and pray for the best. Your contributions on Filmshooting.com have always been apprechieated.
John,
You have been our guiding light in the film world. I hope you will be able to continue your valuable work with Kodak at some point.
Best wishes to you. I hope, with chemotherapy treatment, you will have a successful and speedy recovery.
Be sure to keep us all informed of your progress.
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You have been our guiding light in the film world. I hope you will be able to continue your valuable work with Kodak at some point.
Best wishes to you. I hope, with chemotherapy treatment, you will have a successful and speedy recovery.
Be sure to keep us all informed of your progress.
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My wifes sister had cancer. With some chemotherapy and surgery she has now overcome the cancer.
Kepp up the spirit, stay strong! Best wishes to you John, may you overcome the cancer. Them doctors can work wonders sometime.
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Kepp up the spirit, stay strong! Best wishes to you John, may you overcome the cancer. Them doctors can work wonders sometime.
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