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Kow Farmer

09-18-2023 13:26:41




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Hello everyone. I just thought I would give everyone an update on my esophageal cancer journey. Today I completed the last of my 25 radiation treatments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. I completed my 5 chemo treatment last Wednesday afternoon as well. So today I was surrounded by many awesome family members and friends there to help me celebrate the ringing of the bell. This is such an amazing accomplishment for me! I has been a long 5 weeks being away from home for treatment, but I know the good Lord above sent me to the correct medical facility to get the best treatment I could receive. I received 2 pins for completing these treatments also. They are colored stones that signify the completion of chemo and radiation treatments. This is a huge step forward for me before I have to go in for surgery in the next 2 months to remove the cancerous area in my esophagus. The Mayo health care people are absolutely first class medical care employees in my opinion. I have nothing but great things to say about the great quality of care I received in this timeframe. I have read many of your comments as I post on here as well as the CaringBridge site that was created for me. Thank you all for the tremendous outpouring of support, thoughts and prayers! They are truly welcome and appreciated and working. Take care. May the good Lord above bless your day.
Kow Farmer Kurt

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anderson farms

09-19-2023 14:15:29




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Great news. Prayers for you and your family



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larry@stinescorner

09-19-2023 15:40:48




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to anderson farms, 09-19-2023 14:15:29  
X2 From NJ



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Tgrasher

09-19-2023 12:14:18




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Thoughts and prayers daily.



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Barts Dad

09-19-2023 09:50:46




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Great news! Continued Prayers and Blessings!



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kcm.MN

09-18-2023 18:54:09




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Kurt, sounds like you're as happy with your medical crew as I am with mine. I have to add that the doctors I deal with send all my information to Mayo for review and a big Okee-Dokey from the Mayo experts before finalizing any treatments that I get.
One thing confused me though. I thought ringing the bell should be a sign of having no more cancer. I had to go through radiation 3 times, and three times they asked if I wanted to ring the bell. Just didn't feel right, so I declined.

Many thoughts and prayers for you and for Denny K's wife!!

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Kow Farmer

09-19-2023 07:50:23




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to kcm.MN, 09-18-2023 18:54:09  
Hi KCM. I think about you and your situation a lot. I hope you are getting the best of care and doing well too. If I may ask, what is your cancer diagnosis again? Take care. Gods blessings sir. Kow Farmer Kurt



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jimg.allentown

09-18-2023 18:37:00




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Glad to hear it is responding to treatment.



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dcarp

09-18-2023 18:20:20




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Glad to hear the good news. Prayers sent.



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Paul from MI

09-18-2023 18:16:45




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Great news, you are in my prayers.



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47fivewindow

09-18-2023 17:26:26




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Great news, keep it coming!



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Dutchman

09-18-2023 16:54:15




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Will be keeping you in my prayers ... sounds like you are on the right road of recovery .... mark



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John T

09-18-2023 15:56:03




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Hang in there, God Bless and protect you

John T



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Hooked180

09-18-2023 15:51:26




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
If I had your email I would send you an encouraging piece on my stay at Mayo and The power of prayer.



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Denny K

09-18-2023 15:20:13




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Yes, Mayo is awsome. You meet the nicest staff there. My wife has been there 4 times in the last 3 years for 3 lung cancer surgeries. She still has 3 small spots but is receiving chemo in Rapid City and we hope the results will be good.



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glennster

09-18-2023 15:17:53




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
great news! mayo is outstanding. i was there several years ago.



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SweetFeet

09-18-2023 13:59:31




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Kow Farmer Kurt,

I hope your surgery (and healing) in the next months will go well.

Praying you kick cancer to the curb... and never have a recurrence!

You can beat this Kow Farmer... WE THINK YA CAN!!!



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Robin Hood

09-18-2023 13:52:19




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
Its so good to hear of positive results. Im praying that things continue to get better and that you can get on with your life.



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sms

09-18-2023 14:01:13




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Robin Hood, 09-18-2023 13:52:19  
X 2. Couldn't have said it better.



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RBnWA

09-18-2023 15:01:51




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to sms, 09-18-2023 14:01:13  
AMEN Robin Hood and sms. Well said. RB



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wjytexas

09-18-2023 13:40:27




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:26:41  
You make it sound easier than I'm sure it was. May your next stage be successful and you make a full recovery.



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Kow Farmer

09-18-2023 13:50:12




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to wjytexas, 09-18-2023 13:40:27  
Treatments went much better than I expected. Thank you for the kind words sir.
Kow Farmer Kurt



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Hoofer B

09-18-2023 14:15:50




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 Re: Off topic..Esophageal cancer update in reply to Kow Farmer, 09-18-2023 13:50:12  
That is great news. We are happy for you



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