Cancer: Check. Appendix? Bye Bye!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
I haven't posted lately because I wasn't feeling well, and my cancer treatment changed from hormone therapy to chemotherapy. I was progressively weakening, losing much of the strength I had recovered in physical therapy. I visited the ER at Addison Gilbert Hospital, was tested, and informed by Dr. Berger that it wasn't only the cancer – it was my diseased appendix, that was affecting me. Three hours later, Dr. Kacoyanis of Beverly Hospital surgically removed the offending organ. I'm regaining strength quickly here in Beverly, and feel much better. Although I won't be able to open my gallery for the wonderful Block Party July 19th, I hope you'll celebrate on our Main Street for me, and I'll see you there soon! Fred
I haven’t posted lately because I wasn’t feeling well, and my cancer treatment changed from hormone therapy to chemotherapy. I was progressively weakening, losing much of the strength I had recovered in physical therapy. I visited the ER at Addison Gilbert Hospital, was tested, and informed by Dr. Berger that it wasn’t only the cancer – it was my diseased appendix, that was affecting me. Three hours later, Dr. Kacoyanis of Beverly Hospital surgically removed the offending organ. I’m regaining strength quickly here in Beverly, and feel much better.
Although I won’t be able to open my gallery for the wonderful Block Party July 19th, I hope you’ll celebrate on our Main Street for me, and I’ll see you there soon! Fred

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Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred's land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives.

14 thoughts on “Cancer: Check. Appendix? Bye Bye!”

  3. Hope you are feeling better soon Mr. Fred . I think the appendix can be a bit of an enigma in a lot of cases. I wouldn’t mind having mine out just for safety sake. Feel well soon. Hope I get to meet you the next time we are in Gloucester. From the mystery lady !;-)

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  7. Oh Fred I am soooo sorry.at least the appendix is out.
    Finished my chemo route and just had my pancries and spline removed. It’s been a long 7 months for my family and friends.
    Attitude helps. If you want to talk or grip just email me . I am here for you.

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  9. Thanks so much for the update. By golly, you have been through a lot. So glad to hear that you are recovering now. How long do you expect to be in Beverly?

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    1. Hi Lise. I’ll be in Beverly Hospital until sometime this coming week, barring any unforeseen events. Your gift of herbs is very happy, and I must start watching the DVDs. Thanks. Fred

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  11. Geeze glad to have you back Fred miss the wisdom and posts…Read a good article local military paper this way – about a fighter ace F-105’s Lt Karl Richter in vietnam and remember this one. “You never know how far a man will cast his shadow until he stands up.”

    Fred glad they found the problem – diseased appendix and the chemotherapy always has a kick to it as well had many friends here. Keep standing up and keep casting a shadow also!

    Wishing your well and speedy recovery!
    God Bless you Fred Dave & Kim:-)

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