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    From atetone - " The darkest days will pass once a plan is in place." That's 100% what i'm hoping for right now. The waiting is
    horrific !.
    Thank you for your reassuring words & may you have many more years of health & enjoyment with your loved ones,
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    Ivan, any updates? When we say you’re in our thoughts and prayers, we mean it, my friend!

    I hope my “Carcinoma Blues” reference didn’t upset you. I made it because he’s a survivor. Apples to oranges, I know, but it truly is amazing how cancer treatment has advanced in even the past 10 years...

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    So sorry to hear this, Ivan. I wish you all the best!

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    Ivan, I wish you all the best, and that you may have the strength you need.
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    Good luck Ivan . . . always appreciated your comments. I hope they won't be coming to an end just yet.
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    Hi Ivan, it's the Silly Moustache here, the guy with the Lebeda F-5. In January 2017 they told me I had tongue/throat cancer. I went through two nasty biopsy hunts and then chemo and radio. I got every possible side effect they I knew of.

    I have been a singer and public speaker. I no longer have any taste buds not saliva glands but I've worked hard to get my voice (well, a voice) back and whilst the lecture circuit is over for me, I'm singing and playing again. Life changing? Yes, but it's life, and I'm enjoying it - in fact it seems even more precious now.

    Getting old is increasingly hard work for all, especially with an illness like this but you CAN come out the other side!
    Just keep fighting!

    There has never been a better time to get cancer!

    I'm thinking of you (like so many here)

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    Who's to say you won't be asking Trevor to send your Weber back home soon?

    Keep up the fight!

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    I'm a survivor, too. I suspect there are a bunch of us here. We are all pulling for you.
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    Thinking of you today, Ivan. Wishing the best for you.
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    Hi all - Tomorrow,29th Feb.,i have an appointment with a cancer specialist at one of our top North of Engalnd hospitals. I expect to be told that i'll be having a course of Chemotherapy. How long that will last & what the outcome will be,is another unknown. Right now,i'm looking forward to it,as bad as it might be,if it means that it might be 'cured' - or at least go into remission for a few years.

    My Lebeda mandolin sold within 4 days down at TAMCO,& my Ellis sold 3 days later - just my Weber "Fern" to go,
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    Hi Ivan, My thoughts are with you everyday as I'm sure are all your friends here and elsewhere. So glad there's some light. Peace.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan Kelsall View Post
    Hi all - Tomorrow,29th Feb.,
    On this side of the “pond” tomorrow is March 1st, you must have something else on your mind!

    I hope everything goes well! Keep us posted
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    From Dang - " On this side of the “pond” tomorrow is March 1st, you must have something else on your mind ! " Yep ! - I wonder what it could be ?. Right now,that's as good as it gets for my mental state !,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan Kelsall View Post
    Hi all - Tomorrow,29th Feb.,i have an appointment with a cancer specialist at one of our top North of Engalnd hospitals. I expect to be told that i'll be having a course of Chemotherapy. How long that will last & what the outcome will be,is another unknown. Right now,i'm looking forward to it,as bad as it might be,if it means that it might be 'cured' - or at least go into remission for a few years.

    My Lebeda mandolin sold within 4 days down at TAMCO,& my Ellis sold 3 days later - just my Weber "Fern" to go,
    Ivan
    Wishing you the best possible outcome, Ivan. Keep us updated if you can.

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    Ivan good luck with the chemo etc. Cancer is a bugger. I remember from my brief encounter in 2009 how it just takes over your thoughts and everything seems to centre around the unwelcome presence. I got so wrapped up in thinking about it I once missed a doctors appointment as I had gone for a walk to clear my head and just lost track of time. Luckily some chemo and an operation had me out the other side.

    My my wish for you is that you’re on here next spring wishing that you hadn’t got rid of the mandolins as you then have to get some new ones for the years ahead. That’ll be the best MAS thread ever as we all pile in with recommendations.

    All the best each step of the way.

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    Thanks for the update, Ivan. Knowing what you’re dealing with and how to battle is definitely better than the uncertainty and the anxiety that produces. Now, go kick cancer’s a$$!!

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    As has been expressed before me, nothing but love and light for you Ivan.

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    Hi all - Unfortunately,the form of cancer that i have,Mesothelioma - is incurable. It can however be 'controlled' by chemotherapy,but to what extent, & for how long is an unknown,as it depends greatly on the individual.

    I begin a course of chemo. on March 13th,so,it's another 'long wait' (11 days),something that really drives me down. It feels at times as though i've been abandoned !. It really is hell !!!,
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    Really sorry to read this Ivan.

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    So sorry to hear this Ivan, lost for words, and thinking of you!

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    Sorry Ivan. Good luck with the chemo. Thinking of you. John

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    Like everyone else, I'm really sorry and saddened to hear this, Ivan. Best of luck with the chemo.

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    Many are thinking of you Ivan! Stay strong.

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    I'm so sorry to hear this - all the best Ivan! Hopefully the chemo will do something good.
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    I am very sorry Ivan. Of all the curses out there, did it have to be Mesothelioma? I read it's caused by asbestos - were you ever exposed to that substance?

    I do hope they can fix the symptoms for as much time as you might have left inside this body.
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    We're pulling for you, Ivan.
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