For those who don’t know cancer alone is difficult enough. But the treatment is physically, mentally and spiritually debilitating. As cancer survivors my wife and I are praying for all who face this.
Thank you Jim you've led a great life and taught me a lot about HAM over the years, I'm a younger HAM radio technician, EMT, Lifeguard, and in Paramedic school. I appreciate everything you've done. As far as water intake it can be hard, every time you think this hurts, this burns, this sucks, drink water, every time any annoying thought crosses your head take a sip of water, and you will be hydrated. Don't be afraid to ask for constant oxygen therapy, it's better to have the nasal cannula on you all the time, even if you don't want it, because when you fall asleep your oxygen saturation needs to stay high. I don't need to tell you that everyone has the sunset on their life but if this is yours I hope it's peaceful, and know You've changed and helped so many lives. -KN4NCD
Dr. Mahtab from Bangladesh, unlicensed Ham Enthusiast yet. Want to seat for the next exam which will be held by BTRC. As unlicensed, I have searched W6LG at HamSphere 5. I want to have some QSO with you. You are my inspiration for Ham Radio journey (Learning Journey) so far. Whatever happens you are always with us, your spirit will always keep us motivated, Sir. My Elmer W6LG Jim.
So sorry what you are going through Jim. God Bless you and your family through this difficult time. We thank you so much for being one of our special "Elmers" and will be praying for you. 73's
Sending prayers. Understand more than most. From a family of 5 , I'm the only one left due to cancer. Also, I lost a niece when she was only 11 and I have had cancer, but for now, I'm doing okay
Jim, you have contributed sooo much to the knowledge base that hams have come to depend on. I’ve been a ham since 1967, Extra since 1970, and I’ve learned a lot from you. BTW, I still want to build a remote antenna switch like your vacuum relay switch. Love that. Thank you for all you have done for amateur radio. You are on our prayer list.
I am sorry you are going through this Jim. Hopefully the treatment will help you to be less tired and get a bit more out of life. Callum did a great job with that raffle.
God Bless You Jim. I am a Ham wanna'be and I've been watching your channel for a long time. You are an inspiration and great teacher, in HAM and in life. Godspeed Sir, praying for you from Central Illinois.
Well Jim, it sounds difficult. The more you know about it, the better informed you are, and the better you can get your head around it. Rest in knowing that you continue to impart your wisdom, and that will continue long after. You are a true gent. All the best, Trystan (in the UK).
I wish you all the best and thank your for sharing your knowledge. I had lung cancer…not because of smoking, drinking, or any real known reason. I just got it. They cut out part of my left lung. Sent me home. No chemo. No radiation. I was lucky. I’ve had colds that lasted longer. You sir are a fighter and have my admiration. I wish you all the best. And also will keep your wife in my thoughts and prayers as I know what it’s like to be a primary care giver. My first wife had cancer as well. Keep on keepin on Jim! All my best.
Lots of good people commenting here and talking about you throughout the ham community. I only hope you know how much people admire and care about you.
God bless you, Jim. You're a true inspiration. Not only as a Ham Radio Elmer, but as a fellow Leukemia fighter. Prayers for you, your family, and friends across the world.
Jim, Thank you so much for your candid, factual, sincere presentation of your experience of this illness. I am so grateful for all you've been sharing here. I discovered your page here a few years ago, when I had begun to work toward getting my Technician Class license. You have been a great support, teacher, mentor and guide into my exploration of Amateur Radio. I was first licensed in 2020. And in 2021 I upgraded to the General Class license. I can't thank you enough for your willingness to share your knowledge and experience with us all. I am wishing you strength and hope, and real healing. Trust yourself. Keep the faith. Onward. I admire your spirit and your grit. So proud to know you. Bests, Bob Triggs W2YBK
keep the faith jim keep the faith ...you are an amazing man you are a true inspiration to us all your a wonderful man full of wisdom that helps us all in amature radio ...as always im praying for you and your health and for your wife im sure that your health issues are not easy on her either my hats off to her she must be a strong woman .good for you jim good for you ...thomas in north central missouri..73s
Sending thoughts, good wishes, prayers and anything that will help your way, Jim. You're a great Elmer to many of us and an exemplify the best of ham radio and teaching others the hobby. Thank you so much for all you do...and keep hanging on! We'll keep you in our thoughts! 73 de W4QXL
Hi Jim, I have great admiration for how you are handling this devastating situation. I'm praying you will have improvement. Have enjoyed all your videos over the years and look forward to the next. Take care my friend. 73 WJ3U
Jim, I've followed you since the COVID year, when I started studying for my Technician license. I now have an Extra, and I still find you as informative and inspirational as ever. Please know you are in my prayers every day. Thank you so much for everything you have done for our community.
HI Jim, your stamina to keep turning out videos is incredible. We all are benefiting greatly as each new one is a blessing. We really appreciate all of your forthrightness and sincerity. Keep it coming. God Bless 73 Karl N7TWP
Thanks for so much educational info about how all these pieces of the situation interact and what it all feels like. I really feel that your experience and upcoming video about how the next chemo drug turns out from a patient’s perspective is going to have enormous lasting value. The fact that you are learning and analyzing and educating others all along the way is great.
Praying for you! I'm an AML survivor, 12 years of remission. Eat and drink clean. Positive thoughts and words only, because your whole being is listening and will respond accordingly. FYI.... The pain doesn't go away, my oncologist doesn't know why, she says its just part of it, its basically a type of induced fibromyalgia, by eating clean I can keep the pain at a minimum. Because of ALL of the pharma that I was given my body no longer tolerates pharmaceuticals of any sort, no tolerance for OTC either. Lucky I guess. Seriously!! Prayers and Positive thoughts sre headed your way!!!! You can do this!!!! The 'Thing that Shall Not Be Named' will not win because you are tougher then it, you are not one to give in or give up!!!! IT HAS NO POWER OVER YOU!!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused, Stay Yourself!! 🙏
Jim thanks for explaining what's going on. My mom lost her battle Friday due to blood clots traveling to her heart, lungs and brain from a little fall causing an internal bruise. Be careful with bumping into things man. Still praying for you my friend. 73
Hi Jim, thank you so much for your update of your condition. let’s lhope more of those little things that help us make through each day continue to show you. All the best, Joel KC2GRN.
Jim, your videos really gave me. The direction to get into the ham radio “art and science”. Thank you for sharing…, you are truly inspiring. Bill A, KJ7YSN - Chiloquin Oregon
My dad had the same thing in the early '90s when there wasn't much of a treatment available. I'm glad for you that there are now better treatment options than back then. Do what the doctor says. Fatigue was one of his issues also. Take care, be strong and you'll get through this.
I'm so sorry Jim. God Bless. My grandma, my grandfather and my mum all died of cancer - my mum survived multiple cancers over 30 or so years. My Australian state was where much of the British above ground nuclear testing took place as well as other radialogical experiments (e.g. if I understand correctly they'd distribute isotopes in the wind). I'm convinced the people I love died due to nuclear testing and I am very angry about it. Our governments have much to answer for and I don't think we can judge other cukltures e.g. Soviets, Russians etc without taking a good look at what our own governments have done to our own peoples.
You are in our prayers. You’re a strong man and I hope the Lord gives you comfort in this time and enjoy every moment with your family as your able to.
Your videos helped me get my license and get into a great hobby that brings me joy. I’m learning that the hobby isn’t necessarily about putting pins in a map but making connections. I’m sending prayers up for you - Jesus Christ is truly a loyal friend in good times and bad and a loyal shepherd in rough ground. Appreciate you sharing this journey with us.
As one who understands your situation I wish you recovery. I developed CML in 2004 And have been successfully treated having been in remission since 2006. Keep your fighting spirits.
Yes God bless you Jim I've been watching you ever since I started with ham radio and TH-cam and enjoy your videos enjoy listening to you like everybody's saying you're one tough guy you know get through this and 73
Praying for the best Jim! I bought tickets for Callum's raffle. I've have yet to make a contact with you, but have heard you on the air. One of these days, we will make a contact.
Jim, praying for you, and not going to stop praying for you!!! Also, don't worry about your brain thinking straight, after 40 years of government work, I can tell you, you've got nothing to worry about in that department!!!
I recently came across your channel, and think your videos are great look forward to learning more from you. Going for my general this weekend. I will keep you in my prayers! 73’s
Jim, I have been folowing your youtube chanel for a few years and am grateful that you have shared knowledge with the rest of us. Sharing your medical issues with us may seem weird to some, but indeed you are offering insight for the rest of us should we find our own health on a similar trajectory. Your willingness to share with us is selfless. I sincerely hope that you can remain as comfortable as possible. Yes I agree hydrocodone is a colon stopper, I lived on it for about 4 months. What I can offer is what I did, and that was my diet consisted of fruit and vegetable smoothies which seemed to help keep things moving. As for copious amounts of liquid, I generally need to have some flavor to my water like tea, honey, citrus, or combinations of things to make it easier for me to drink enough liquids in general without fighting Leukemia. 73, N6WJA
God Bless you Jim…you are one tough SOB and a real inspiration to those of us dealing with health issues.
You are a true inspiration as a ham and as a person. Get well soon. We will be praying for you. 73
Keep fighting Jim, I love you Sir. God Bless you xxxxx
For those who don’t know cancer alone is difficult enough. But the treatment is physically, mentally and spiritually debilitating. As cancer survivors my wife and I are praying for all who face this.
With you all the way old friend..
The fact that healthcare system especially pharmaceutical companies are allowed to turn a profit at all is revolting. Everything is a grift.
Remission can always happen. Zofran is your friend. Praying for you. 73
Lord Callum is AWSOME like You too, Elmer Jim. No give up - stray strong. 💯🙏🍀🛡
Lots of folks praying for you Jim. And Callum, you are a real stand up guy and a true friend to Jim.
I feel very weird clicking "like" on this video.
Get well soon, Jim, and thank you for all your elmering!
Thank you Jim you've led a great life and taught me a lot about HAM over the years, I'm a younger HAM radio technician, EMT, Lifeguard, and in Paramedic school.
I appreciate everything you've done. As far as water intake it can be hard, every time you think this hurts, this burns, this sucks, drink water, every time any annoying thought crosses your head take a sip of water, and you will be hydrated.
Don't be afraid to ask for constant oxygen therapy, it's better to have the nasal cannula on you all the time, even if you don't want it, because when you fall asleep your oxygen saturation needs to stay high.
I don't need to tell you that everyone has the sunset on their life but if this is yours I hope it's peaceful, and know You've changed and helped so many lives.
-KN4NCD
Dr. Mahtab from Bangladesh, unlicensed Ham Enthusiast yet.
Want to seat for the next exam which will be held by BTRC.
As unlicensed, I have searched W6LG at HamSphere 5.
I want to have some QSO with you.
You are my inspiration for Ham Radio journey (Learning Journey) so far.
Whatever happens you are always with us, your spirit will always keep us motivated, Sir.
My Elmer W6LG Jim.
So sorry what you are going through Jim. God Bless you and your family through this difficult time. We thank you so much for being one of our special "Elmers" and will be praying for you. 73's
Godspeed, sir. 73, K6RCS of Chico.
Sending prayers. Understand more than most. From a family of 5 , I'm the only one left due to cancer. Also, I lost a niece when she was only 11 and I have had cancer, but for now, I'm doing okay
Wishing you the best.
Jim, you have contributed sooo much to the knowledge base that hams have come to depend on. I’ve been a ham since 1967, Extra since 1970, and I’ve learned a lot from you. BTW, I still want to build a remote antenna switch like your vacuum relay switch. Love that. Thank you for all you have done for amateur radio. You are on our prayer list.
May God place His healing hands on you Jim W6LG and remove all your worries and pains. Much love from N. Ireland.
You are the epidemy of what ham radio is all about! Wishing you all the best in your struggles. Take care, Ron VE7BFM
HEAR HEAR
I am sorry you are going through this Jim. Hopefully the treatment will help you to be less tired and get a bit more out of life. Callum did a great job with that raffle.
God bless Jim.. we're all praying for you my friend
KEEP FIGHTING
I'm praying for you Jim. Get well soon, we need you to educate us newbies on ham radio!!! Robert Cullen K5TPC
God Bless You Jim. I am a Ham wanna'be and I've been watching your channel for a long time. You are an inspiration and great teacher, in HAM and in life. Godspeed Sir, praying for you from Central Illinois.
My prayers are with you Jim, do not give up. Try all that you can. There is some much love for you in the community. 73
May God look upon you and your family and provide healing power and comfort. 73…
Well Jim, it sounds difficult. The more you know about it, the better informed you are, and the better you can get your head around it. Rest in knowing that you continue to impart your wisdom, and that will continue long after. You are a true gent. All the best, Trystan (in the UK).
I can imagine how difficult this must be for your wife,too. I hope she is well……wishing you both strength and peace.
Wishing you the very best sir.praying for you n family.god speed
I wish you all the best and thank your for sharing your knowledge.
I had lung cancer…not because of smoking, drinking, or any real known reason. I just got it. They cut out part of my left lung. Sent me home. No chemo. No radiation.
I was lucky. I’ve had colds that lasted longer.
You sir are a fighter and have my admiration. I wish you all the best. And also will keep your wife in my thoughts and prayers as I know what it’s like to be a primary care giver. My first wife had cancer as well.
Keep on keepin on Jim! All my best.
Lots of good people commenting here and talking about you throughout the ham community. I only hope you know how much people admire and care about you.
I've enjoyed your guidance and advice for a long time now. I'll be honest, I'm going to miss you.
Jim, I can't imagine where you are finding your inner strength in this ordeal. God bless.
I’m praying for you Jim. I lost my dad to cancer last year. Hang in there through your next course of treatment. Blessing to you from Al AL7KT
God bless you, Jim. You're a true inspiration. Not only as a Ham Radio Elmer, but as a fellow Leukemia fighter. Prayers for you, your family, and friends across the world.
Jim, Thank you so much for your candid, factual, sincere presentation of your experience of this illness. I am so grateful for all you've been sharing here. I discovered your page here a few years ago, when I had begun to work toward getting my Technician Class license. You have been a great support, teacher, mentor and guide into my exploration of Amateur Radio. I was first licensed in 2020. And in 2021 I upgraded to the General Class license. I can't thank you enough for your willingness to share your knowledge and experience with us all. I am wishing you strength and hope, and real healing. Trust yourself. Keep the faith. Onward. I admire your spirit and your grit. So proud to know you. Bests, Bob Triggs W2YBK
You are an inspiration and a role model for anyone going through medical issues.
Again, we wish you all the best and total recovery. 😊 73 de W2CH Ray and KC2NKU Marylyn.😊
Wishing you all the best Jim and you are in our prayers. Thank you to Callum, Wendy and David. Keep fighting Jim!! Thank you so much for the update.
You can beat this Jim....You have a bunch of people out here that are with you in spirit....Godspeed
Sorry to hear Jim. BIG HUG from afar. 🤞
jim sorry praying for you 73
Stay strong Jim. Easier said than done I'm sure.
Hi Jim, so sorry for this raw deal you've been dealt. Very heroic of you to talk about this disease. 73's sir
Son of WA9YEH
All prayers to you. What a warrior! Feel our love Jim.
Wishing you the best. 73 from KG7JBV.
keep the faith jim keep the faith ...you are an amazing man you are a true inspiration to us all your a wonderful man full of wisdom that helps us all in amature radio ...as always im praying for you and your health and for your wife im sure that your health issues are not easy on her either my hats off to her she must be a strong woman .good for you jim good for you ...thomas in north central missouri..73s
Subscribed the other day. Really enjoying your videos. My dad’s been a ham since 85’. I’ll be praying for you.
Sending thoughts, good wishes, prayers and anything that will help your way, Jim. You're a great Elmer to many of us and an exemplify the best of ham radio and teaching others the hobby. Thank you so much for all you do...and keep hanging on! We'll keep you in our thoughts! 73 de W4QXL
Hi Jim,
I have great admiration for how you are handling this devastating situation. I'm praying you will have improvement. Have enjoyed all your videos over the years and look forward to the next. Take care my friend. 73 WJ3U
God bless you Jim!!
Hang in there man, I hope you improve and get through this.
Jim, I've followed you since the COVID year, when I started studying for my Technician license. I now have an Extra, and I still find you as informative and inspirational as ever. Please know you are in my prayers every day. Thank you so much for everything you have done for our community.
Best of luck Jim!
HI Jim, your stamina to keep turning out videos is incredible. We all are benefiting greatly as each new one is a blessing. We really appreciate all of your forthrightness and sincerity. Keep it coming. God Bless 73 Karl N7TWP
God Bless you! 73!
Prayers for you!
Best wishes to you Jim for a speedy comfortable recovery
Jim, thanks again for the updates. You and the family are in our prayers.
We love you Jim and all support you brother
Thanks for so much educational info about how all these pieces of the situation interact and what it all feels like. I really feel that your experience and upcoming video about how the next chemo drug turns out from a patient’s perspective is going to have enormous lasting value. The fact that you are learning and analyzing and educating others all along the way is great.
Prayers from SC
Thanks Jim. Your bravery is unsurpassed.
Prayers from NC.
Hey Jim. Your videos really helped me out when I was first starting to get into ham radio. You taught me a ton of the basics.
Cheers,
Brett
All the best for you Jim.
Praying for you!
I'm an AML survivor, 12 years of remission.
Eat and drink clean. Positive thoughts and words only, because your whole being is listening and will respond accordingly.
FYI.... The pain doesn't go away, my oncologist doesn't know why, she says its just part of it, its basically a type of induced fibromyalgia, by eating clean I can keep the pain at a minimum.
Because of ALL of the pharma that I was given my body no longer tolerates pharmaceuticals of any sort, no tolerance for OTC either.
Lucky I guess. Seriously!!
Prayers and Positive thoughts sre headed your way!!!!
You can do this!!!!
The 'Thing that Shall Not Be Named' will not win because you are tougher then it, you are not one to give in or give up!!!!
IT HAS NO POWER OVER YOU!!!
Stay Strong, Stay Focused, Stay Yourself!!
🙏
Jim thanks for explaining what's going on. My mom lost her battle Friday due to blood clots traveling to her heart, lungs and brain from a little fall causing an internal bruise. Be careful with bumping into things man. Still praying for you my friend. 73
Wishing you the best - get well soon. 73
Hi Jim, thank you so much for your update of your condition. let’s lhope more of those little things that help us make through each day continue to show you. All the best, Joel KC2GRN.
Jim, your videos really gave me. The direction to get into the ham radio “art and science”.
Thank you for sharing…, you are truly inspiring.
Bill A, KJ7YSN - Chiloquin Oregon
My dad had the same thing in the early '90s when there wasn't much of a treatment available. I'm glad for you that there are now better treatment options than back then. Do what the doctor says. Fatigue was one of his issues also. Take care, be strong and you'll get through this.
I'm so sorry Jim. God Bless.
My grandma, my grandfather and my mum all died of cancer - my mum survived multiple cancers over 30 or so years.
My Australian state was where much of the British above ground nuclear testing took place as well as other radialogical experiments (e.g. if I understand correctly they'd distribute isotopes in the wind).
I'm convinced the people I love died due to nuclear testing and I am very angry about it.
Our governments have much to answer for and I don't think we can judge other cukltures e.g. Soviets, Russians etc without taking a good look at what our own governments have done to our own peoples.
Jim, I really enjoy all your content. I hope this new treatment does well for you. 73
You are in our prayers. You’re a strong man and I hope the Lord gives you comfort in this time and enjoy every moment with your family as your able to.
We are thinking of you Jim, let’s hope it works.
Prayers for your comfort and recovery. I’m a very new HAM and appreciate your knowledge and videos.
Prayers for you Jim, keep us posted de Ei2iP 🇮🇪
Thank you Jim for the update and explanation for those of us fortunate enough to not be familiar with it. You’re always an inspiration.
Mike R. KF0OKX
Your videos helped me get my license and get into a great hobby that brings me joy. I’m learning that the hobby isn’t necessarily about putting pins in a map but making connections. I’m sending prayers up for you - Jesus Christ is truly a loyal friend in good times and bad and a loyal shepherd in rough ground. Appreciate you sharing this journey with us.
Stay strong my friend your a wonderful man 🙏🙏🙏🙏
As one who understands your situation I wish you recovery. I developed CML in 2004 And have been successfully treated having been in remission since 2006. Keep your fighting spirits.
Hope you have some good luck , Prayers for Healing and Comfort for You and your Wife.
Thanks for posting Jim!❤
Sending prayers your way. Have gained a lot of useful knowledge from your videos over the years
Yes God bless you Jim I've been watching you ever since I started with ham radio and TH-cam and enjoy your videos enjoy listening to you like everybody's saying you're one tough guy you know get through this and 73
Praying for the best Jim! I bought tickets for Callum's raffle. I've have yet to make a contact with you, but have heard you on the air. One of these days, we will make a contact.
Jim, praying for you, and not going to stop praying for you!!! Also, don't worry about your brain thinking straight, after 40 years of government work, I can tell you, you've got nothing to worry about in that department!!!
Jim,
I am praying for You......
JR
Don’t forget to help Jim out to pay for the treatment. No donation is too big or small.
I recently came across your channel, and think your videos are great look forward to learning more from you. Going for my general this weekend. I will keep you in my prayers! 73’s
God Bless Jim…..am with you and on your Team….thanks, Andrew
Thank-you for the update. Still praying for you God bless you. KK7PZB.
Jim, I have been folowing your youtube chanel for a few years and am grateful that you have shared knowledge with the rest of us. Sharing your medical issues with us may seem weird to some, but indeed you are offering insight for the rest of us should we find our own health on a similar trajectory. Your willingness to share with us is selfless. I sincerely hope that you can remain as comfortable as possible. Yes I agree hydrocodone is a colon stopper, I lived on it for about 4 months. What I can offer is what I did, and that was my diet consisted of fruit and vegetable smoothies which seemed to help keep things moving. As for copious amounts of liquid, I generally need to have some flavor to my water like tea, honey, citrus, or combinations of things to make it easier for me to drink enough liquids in general without fighting Leukemia.
73, N6WJA
We hope our thoughts for you give you strenght to endure. Thank you for sharing.
I pray for the best for you…. God be with you
Bob Runge
W1LSZ
Hi Jim God bless you. I had surgery for thyroid cancer last Friday, all went well. Hang in there for us. Carl N6CKV
Thanks for the update jim. Stay strong brother.
Praying for your strength and success with your challenges. We hams are so very grateful for your contributions.
We love you Jim. Stay strong buddy!!!
God bless you Sir. I will hold you in my prayers. 73