Thursday, July 9, 2009
Radiation
Its nothing fun thats for sure. They create a personal mask for you which is molded and goes down to your shoulder. This is use to secure your head to the table for the treatment. My treatment lasted 30 minutes today. While the staff was very nice and professional, being strapped onto that table for that long gets old really quick. Will take it easy for the night and get some sleep.
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ED, Walt and I are sending our strongest and most focused healing thoughts your way. This is a difficult journey but your have so many people who are there to help you get through the process. Laughter and positive thinking are tools that will help you each day of the process.
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Carol and Walt Robertson
I was able to spend some time with Captain Ed today. Captain Ed showed me what being a Warrior is all about. He demonstated to me that no matter what the obstacle, issue, diagnosis, he will overcome it.
ReplyDeleteSpeedy Recovery Captain Ed,
Mike Weisenberg
Mike - thank you for spending some time with Ed today. I know how much it meant to him. He talks about you and his other OPD brothers all the time. He is very lucky to have you guys in his life.
ReplyDeleteWarrior is the word that also comes to my mind when I think about Ed. His strength and optimism is admirable.
With friends like you, I am sure that Ed will recover soon. Thank you.
Martin
Ed, I just found out. I am shocked but I know that you will find the strength to battle through this challenge as you always do. We are all thinking of you and will be praying for you to heal. Keep the faith bro!
ReplyDeleteLove your cousins in Vancouver,
Sean, Felicia, Allison and Lauren
Hey Captain,
ReplyDeleteI heard the news last week and wanted to get hold of you so I am very glad to see you have this Blog page. (I was told you weren’t taking calls) Anyhoo, I think about you everyday and please let me know if I can do anything for you! Stay strong!
Love,
Mary (Guttormson)
Ed,
ReplyDeleteI heard today about your challenge and I know you will handle it and move on to the next. I have been so proud of you and the officer that you have become from your days as a Lt. on the Safety Partol at Cleveland. Your leadership and drive has shown not only to the citizens, but to your staff. I wish you all the best and I will keep in touch.
Hi Ed,
ReplyDeleteI just heard the news, and I want you to know you are fondly thought of and in our prayers. May you overcome this challenge soon, and as painlessly as possible.
Please let us know when/where is a good time to visit you and say "hello" in person.
God Bles you and your family,
Mark Schmid
Ed,
ReplyDeleteI just got the e-mail today. I hope all is well and I want you to know Tammy and I wish you and your family all the best.
I know you are a fighter and wil come out of this just fine.
If there anything you need please do not hesitate to ask.
Take care and we love you brother.
Price & Tammy Troche
pricesr24@sbcglobal.net
Stay strong Captain, In no time you will be able to look back at this and laugh at another challange you have over come! My family will keep you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteEd,
ReplyDeleteI know you will face this challenge with the same courage and tenacity you always have. Fight the good fight and we'll see you back here in no time. Anything you need is a phone call away.
Your brother from another mother,
Mike Yoell
ED
ReplyDeleteI will keep you lifted in Prayer and pray thast GOD send his Healing Angels to be with you
Bev Flemings
Thank you to all of you for your kind notes. This means so much to me. Cant wait to get better and share some good laughs with you all. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy grandson, graduating this week from the junior police academy in Manteca is looking forward to serving under your command. You inspire so many.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us informed!
As usual, if a need arise remember we are here to support you.
Marcus
Hi Ed,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you remember me or not. My name is Mandy Simonson Moran. My brother is Todd Simonson and my Dad is Jim Simonson. Both former OPD. I am an officer with BART. I met you while I was in the academy, 12+ years ago.
Anyway, my Dad forwarded this blog from the Open Line. I wanted to lend you my support. I am a 3 1/2 year survivor of Stage III breast cancer. Yup. Chemo, radiation, lot's of surgeries. Still kicking. In fact, still giving cancer the middle finger every day.
You will get through this. It sucks. Not fun. But doable. And I know with the recent happenings at OPD, we are blessed to be given the opportunity to fight. Not taken without reason or a chance to say goodbye.
So, fight it hard. Kick its ass. And then come out and play when you feel better. Because you will. I swear.
And if you want to talk. Or swear. Or laugh. My email is mjaynem@hotmail.com.
And a person who was a great sounding board for me, during my battle, was Rich Andreotti, from OPD. He had some great words of advice for me.
One more thing, in this f'ed up cancer journey...Someone else's story is not yours. Their statistics or prognosis isn't your. Don't internalize their battle. Keeping that in mind always helped me.
Hugs to you,
Mandy Simonson Moran
Ed, I am thinking about you and I know soon this battle will be behind you. We have all been through a lot here at OPD and this is just another obstacle to get through. You are a fighter and with the help and support of all your family and friends you will get past this. Anything at all you need, please let me know.....Renee Hassna
ReplyDeleteEd....I was very sorry to hear of your bigest fight, the fight of your life, this will be a bumpy road but your are a strong man and a good boss. I will pray for your healing as everyone did for me....the power of prayer is great. I have been thru radiation with the mold form of your body and being forced to lay in one position and not move, it is very stressful but must be done. I look forward to both of us back at OPD soon. My one year free is in Oct. and we will celebrate together. Thanks for posting your journey, All my LOVE Michele Gribi
ReplyDeleteEd:
ReplyDeleteAll our thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. Stay strong and know that we are all with you.
Ben Fairow
Ed, You have so many friends and relatives cheering you on. I believe that when all is said and done, we all will be there to celebrate your comeback. I've watched you closely over the last 12 months, and I've seen the healthiest and strongest Ed than I've ever seen before. Why was that? Because God wanted you to be well prepared for the biggest battle of your life. And yes, I believe you are more than ready. I believe you will come out higher, better, and stronger! God Bless You and your family.
ReplyDeleteAlex Jose & Family
Capt. Tracey,
ReplyDeleteIt is always such a joy and a pleasure working with you. One of the highlights to being transferred to the Traffic Division is having the opportunity to work under your command once again. I have always admired your strength, honesty and integrity as a leader and a team player. I plan on doing so for many years to come. Unfortunately, life throws us a curve ball from time to time. It tends to challenge us to look deep within and prove not to the world, but to ourselves what we’re made of. Having said that, there is no doubt in my mind that if anyone can knock the ball out of the park, it will be you. Always remember that as your OPD family stand on the sidelines cheering you on, we are already gathering to give you that high-five as you slide into home. Thanks for sharing the blog and allowing us to be there for you.
Holding down the 905 Detail,
Belinda Calvin-Adlao
Thank you all for your kind words. You dont realize how much this means to me. I am honored to have you all as my friends. No matter what happens at OPD, we always come together as a family when needed. In this case, you have all rallied around me to provide love and support during these challenging times. You give me strength and courage to fight everyday towards recovery. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteEd, I was very sorry to hear about your illness. It seems like forever since I've seen you, and I feel so far away. I wish I were there to help. If there is anything I can do I'm only a phone call away. I'm pulling for you kid, and don't forget to eat your veggies! Love you............Debbie Rivers
ReplyDeleteHey Kid!
ReplyDeleteMe and you!!! The Mission has been identified
so let's kick some ...!!! I don't have radiation, too many of the buggers in the liver. I suck up the chemo and find some of the side effects rather entertaining, cold stuff. I almost shaved my head cuz I was going to have the choice when I found out the chemo I have may not make it fall out!! Ha!!
But Ed are we not blessed to have such treatment available? The implant port so our arms can remain healthy, at home treatment, etc.
Cover my six and I'll cover yours (Yours is cuter)
Hugs,
Regina
Hi Capt. Tracey,
ReplyDeleteIn spite of the circumstances, I am so glad to be able to connect with you. I found out about your illness, and you have been on my mind since then. I shared my concern, and someone passed me your blog link.
I just wanted to tell you that I am proof that we can survive cancer. The main thing is to try and keep the faith, and follow your treatment plan. If there is anything that I can do for you or your family, please let me know.
Peace,
Kay Ellison-James (510)815-1587
Hi Ed,
ReplyDeleteAs you endure those treatments that will kick that cancer right out of you, try and imagine the buckets of love that are being sent your way from so many folks in your old neighborhood in Oakland, Beat 17. For so many years we have worked so tirelessly beside one another, confronted so many challenges together and become so fortunate to call you friend.
So now, please know that you and your family are ever-present in our hearts and minds. If I may speak for the hundreds of folks who care so much but do not know what you are now enduring........we love you and cannot wait to feast our eyes on you again very soon.
Your thoughtfulness never waivers as you have taken the time to stay in touch w/this blog. You must know how desperately we need to reach out to you. Thank you so much.
We will take you up on that beer....the sooner, the better.
As always,
Hannah
Ed, my brother warrior-leader,
ReplyDeleteI’m in Maine, staying at a small cottage on a lake—spending the days boating, kayaking, hiking and just plain having fun. I was shocked to check my email and find out about your cancer. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
From back when I was the SOS Lt and you were one of the operators on the Entry Team, to when I had the pleasure to work with you as fellow Lt’s on 3rd watch, I’ve always recognized your tenacity in everything you do. I know you are up to this challenge as well.
I’m sure I shared this with you, but at the time it probably meant little to you, but fifteen years ago I had surgery where they removed a tumor. After two months, when my body had recovered from the surgery, they started 30 days of radiation. Although I was not one to have a lot of weight to lose back then, I was down to 160 lbs (not much for a 6 ft tall man) at the end of it. You are so much healthier and stronger than I was back then, so this will a piece of cake for you.
Today, I look back on the last 15 cancer-free years, and know there was a reason I was chosen to hang around. There will be a time when you too look back and see this as just one more challenge in your life—one that you will overcome and be stronger and more aware as a result of.
Absorb the strength from all of your friends out here and make your recovery your only mission. I will be checking in frequently to follow your success.
Brian Thiem
Brian, Hanah and all of my wonderful friends. I am so thankful for all of you! When a man is down, his true friends will always be there for him. Here I see what great friends I have been blessed with. Thank you! This really helps me get through rough days like today.
ReplyDeleteCapt Tracey,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult journey. Keep strong and remember that you have many friends at OPD who care about you and look forward to your return.
Arturo Bautista
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ReplyDeleteHi Ed. God Bless you my brother. I am praying for God to give you strength to deal with the treatments and knock out the cancer. The treatments are tough; I know because I have been there. But God is good all the time and I know you will be healed. From an old retired CID buddy, Ed hollomon
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