Me and my Myeloid Dysplastic Syndrome and Emerging Leukemia

[@threadripper979]

If this is you with "brain atrophy," wow. You're still one of the smartest ham guys around. Rest up and feel better. 73

[@RadioMattM]

Your rambling is better than many people’s being concise. I pray that you remain comfortable and may the many prayers made on your behalf perform miracles.

[@kevinW6AAE]

Keeping you in my daily prayers, Jim. Very good to see you back on KZbin. Keep fighting the fight, my friend! W6AAE

[@VernReynolds]

Jim, my wife had breast cancer back in 2003. She had great care and a great surgeon! Her oncologist was the very best and she's a survivor. Cancer free since 2003! We know somewhat what you're going through and we're terribly disturbed about your illness and are aware that sometimes the treatment seems worse than the illness but hang in there! The chemo nearly killed her so they only did 4 infusions when they had 6 scheduled. Getting to her doctors when she was feeling bad as you said, I'm sure saved her life multiple times. Great advice and you were more concise than you realize. We're all still pulling for you and our prayers are that you'll go I to remission. We know it's hard but keep us updated as best you can, not only are you a great HAM Radio Elmer but you're also Elmering those with cancer as well! Thank you! 73s!!

[@EI6DP]

Hello Jim, wow that's a very tough break. Good grief Jim I thought our Irish health service was bad, it sounds the medical service in the US worse than here. Keeping you and your XYL in our thoughts.

[@MrTommy001]

I've been where you are now. MDS first. Put in remission here in Carson City, NV. About a year and a half later it came back, only this time it was full blown AML. This time we headed to Houston to MD Anderson Cancer Center. I was 73 (I think) at that time. We drove down with our RV trailer in tow. Got a spot at an RV resort not far from Anderson. I was in bad shape, and could barely move on my own. Platelets, HGB, everything was rock bottom low. Moving ahead, they got me into remission and then I got a stem cell transplant. We headed home, with some chemo tabs for "maintenance". This was good for not quite two years when the AML started to come back, worse than before. So, back to Houston. This time we were in the RV park for a solid year! Again they got me into remission and again I got another stem cell transplant. THIS transplant will be two years old this July 7th. I feel really good, given the circumstances. All my "numbers" are in the normal range, though some are at the bottom of normal. Doesn't matter - I'll take it. I'm now 78. I'm looking forward to many more leukemia and chemo free years. Jim, if there is ANY way you can find your way to MD Anderson, your chances for remission will be GREATLY increased. I swear, they are miracle workers down there! At your age, you can still get a stem cell transplant. Anderson is head and shoulders above anything that Kaiser can do. Medicare and a supplemental insurance will pay for every penny of your treatment. God bless you, my friend. K7LWL

[@sirphotography9847]

Jim. It was such a pleasure making contact with you tonight on 14.225. thanks for helping me get my D-104 mic set Good. You have helped me and so many others. Continued prayers to you my friend. 73 and 72. K3TCF - TOM

[@CurtFaulk]

I heard that QSO! Good luck, Tom. Curt - N6ATC

[@2140BlackCreek]

So sorry to hear of your wife's issues. You are a courageous fella Jim. One day at a time, OM. Our prayers to you. 73, AA7MO

[@edtruthseeker3337]

You have been such a teacher to me. I am praying for you brother and your wife. Keep fighting. I am a cancer survivor for 5 years this year. You are my hero. Ed, KM4MMD

[@KO4VNX]

The man is walking through the shadow of the valley of death, and is still making us chuckle with "they looked at my brain, it's not all there". Praying for you and won't stop! Hang in there! And praying for that hearing loss mystery too!

[@R50_J0]

(Not a helpful statement at this time.)

[@48661]

Jim, this just breaks my heart. I have experience with this from another family member and now my wife, we continue to pray for you.73

[@stevecrawford3551]

Jim, thank you for all of your knowledge and grace that you have shared with me (and us). I’ll be praying for you and your family during this period. God bless you brother!! 😀😇

[@ronechols]

Happy Birthday! As a civilization we are beginning to pay the price for decades of dangerous chemicals we’ve created. More and more people are seriously ill related to exposure to agents we were either unaware of or were told were safe. Thinking of you and your wife.

[@billalguire74]

Jim, it’s absolutely wonderful to see you twice today. You are such an inspirational man in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in all things ham radio. And your journey with your health issues. Sending a whole heartfelt hug. And prayers your way. For you and your wife. KJ7YSN, Bill A. And a Happy Birthday!!!

[@walnut9360]

In my prayers. Thank you for the courage to share and all you do to help ham radio operators

[@N2YTA]

Jim, thanks for the update. My best wishes to you and to Mrs. Heath, and happy birthday!

[@KJ7Radio]

Jim, thanks so much for sharing. That's a bit of a cliché these days but I do mean it. Being a survivor myself (twice over and counting) I know how hard it can be just to tell people how you feel, both physically and emotionally, so thank you. As always you are in my prayers.

[@fonze1969]

i pray 4 you every day for you to get better and happy birthday

[@basshorseman998]

I have never given up on you dear Jimmy, I pray for you every chance I can, and will continue...Your a legend good Sir, hang in there...God Bless. and very sorry about your dear Wife, I pray She gets better as well. I wish you a happy birthday, I pray it will be a good one

[@glenk4ghc16]

Hi Jim , i know what you mean about getting to the ER i had my week in last year with heart failure among a couple of other things . Your health is your wealth for sure .. hang in there Jim always look foward seeing your videos pop up on the phone , do hear you on the radio when your on . Thoughts and prayers to you and your wife . Glen K4GHC .

[@problemwithauthority]

Jim we are close in age, so every new video you release I say, "If not for the grace of God, there go I". I sincerely hope that you can be as well as possible and feel less necessary to make additional trips to the ER. My gratitude towards you for sharing with us, which is probably the most difficult time in your life. Hopefully we can see more of you in the immediate future. 73 - Ed N6WJA

[@rv6amark]

Oh, my! I hadn't seen your channel much in the last 2 or so years due to health problems of my own, but now I understand that my problems are very minor compared to yours. You have provided wonderful advice, but more than that, you have represented ham radio as a wonderfully smart, honest, kind person. I am very proud to have watched you for the years that I had that opportunity. 73, Mark, KE6BB in So. Cal.

[@haroldpressy]

we all love you jim thanks your for what you do nice to see you on you tube again ..all my prayers to you and to your wife ..73

[@CurtFaulk]

Jim, you are THE ham radio Elmer. I've learned so much from you over the years. (My favorite - "there's NO SUCH THING as RF ground" - hihi, I say that all the time and it gets people so riled up!) I really hope you and your briother-in-law and wife have much better days ahead. You have so much more to teach, and we have so much more to learn! I heard you on 20m last night during your very brief QSO, I would have called you but you said on-air that you had to go and edit this video to get it out. You were actually my VERY FIRST contact on my Flex 6600, back before the kinks were worked out (that was a mic problem). I hope we have a chance for another QSO someday soon. I hope you feel better very soon, good friend. (I say "good friend" because that's how it feels after watching so many of your Elmer vids.) Take care, and I hope you can stay out of that ER! Curt - N6ATC

[@JayN4GO]

Definitely hard times jim. Glad you have a strong wife by your side. I pray you enough comfort to see you through and the wisdom to see it.

[@nickl3872]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you get better asap.

[@billalguire74]

Jim, it’s absolutely wonderful to see you twice today. You are such an inspirational man in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in all things ham radio. And your journey with your health issues. Sending a whole heartfelt hug. And prayers your way. For you and your wife. KJ7YSN, Bill A.

[@dc5723]

Praying hard for you Jim. 73

[@joelaut12]

Thank you for the update on your condition. Always pulling for Jim, take care, 73.

[@Slade677]

Your videos have been extremely helpful to me and I've been licensed since 1979. You and your wife are in my prayers.

[@DandyDon1]

My aunt had Kaiser, and during cancer treatment I took her to various appointments, for clinicians, technicians etc. It's maddening. She past away in 2020. You do your best to keep going.

[@MadGoat]

Jim, I only started following you recently (Myself, I am a new ham) when you did the ham clock video, so I haven't known you as long as many on here. But I do hope you pull through this! Everyone is on your side! Good luck Jim!

[@BryanBurrma]

Jim you have enriched my life and knowledge oh ham radio. 48 years and still listening. Blessings upon you and your wife! 73 Bryan kc8hps Aurora Colorado 😅

[@robertmeyer4744]

Thank you for the update. so happy you got to share your know age with us. Praying for both of you now. hope Mrs. Heath gets hearing figured out. Callum and Wendy are great and the kids as well. so many great people in HAM radio all over the world ! 73

[@cwgreen1938]

Jim, W5BNW here. I have been keeping an eye on you and listening and watching your videos for several months and I must say that I think you are as tough as a mountain loin when it comes to health and well being problems and a saint to ham radio. I would give anything if I knew just half as much about electronics, test equipment and the many other radio things as you and you have the ability to explain all that knowledge where anyone as dumb as myself can understand it. Jim I think you are a gentleman and a scholar and I hope the Lord continues to bless you and your XYL as he has in the past. 73’s om.

[@jeremiahnewell]

Thanks for updates. Prayers up. Ave Maria

[@michaelkalter5149]

Hello Jim, you are an inspiration for certain. Sharing your health journey helps us all. I enjoy your videos and learn a great deal from them. Take a slammin' and keep on hammin'. Vy 73 Michael W8CI

[@jamescady723]

God bless, Jim. Hang in there. I have metastatic stage IV myself and still kicking beyond expectations. I refuse to let it define me. My heart goes out to you. 73

[@adyg6ad73]

Incredible that with everything you are dealing with you take time out to make this video. You are one tough guy! BTW I heard you on 20m early this morning (UK time) Jim. Thanks for the advice, and keep taking the pills. 73

[@DCtoDaylight]

Jim, I've learned so much from you in regard to setting up a station properly and quality operating techniques. Keep up the good fight. Prayers for you and your family. Still looking forward to catching you on the air and having a real HF QSO. 73 Aaron N6ACA

[@TwiceFives]

Jim I hate that you and your wife are going through all you are both going through. I am impressed by the matter-of fact-ness that you continue to present and describe these issues in your videos. Happy Birthday ,by the way...I have learned a few good things from your amateur informational vids and hope you keep going for a long time to come. Hang in there, kind sir. 73 QSL?

[@sveinfarstad3897]

Jim, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🤘

[@philoakley221]

Jim, I’ve been praying for you and your wife. God bless.

[@mcmichaeltube]

Sorry for the journey you are having to walk right now, Jim. I am praying for you and your wife (her hearing and her brother in addition to her concern for you). Glad you were feeling well enough to give us an update. Thanks for the valuable Elmer information you continue to provide.

[@robincross4625]

I am so glad you are ok. Happy birthday! My 75th was a few days ago.

[@Kimdj7qx]

Your story helps the rest of us realize that our story is not unique. I was diagnosed with MDS last August, AML a couple of months later. Working to lower my WBC so I can start Inqovi next Friday. Wishing you the best, I’m here if you need me.

[@BigJohnsHamShack]

Happy Birthday Jim. I wish nothing but the best for you for your birthday and the days to come. Thank you for all that you have done in assisting me and being my Elmer for afar.

[@CamilleCullen-ow6qj]

Thank you for the update Jim. I hope you feel better ASAP!! Us newbies need your videos! I'll keep you in my prayers. 73. Robert K5TPC

[@Alesia-1a]

Happy belated birthday. I've followed you for several years and I have the utmost respect for you. So many people love and respect you as well. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. 73 WB4MNC

[@jasoncuster8429]

Keep doing what you love. You’re an amazing teacher and one hell of a fighter! Just know we all have your back. Prayers out to you and your family. 73, KC3JGV

[@paulsmietan5527]

Happy birthday, Jim, and please hang in there. We're all rooting for you. 73 DE NT7PS

[@Ron-xn4wf]

At 85 years old it seems like the only time I get decent care from Kaiser is when I go to the ER. My old shooting buddies an I refrain from whining about our ills. We all have similar health problems.

[@patrickdemeyer2210]

As an ex-cancer patient , i can only say keep the spirit up , it helps a lot .

[@NM5RF]

I was only licensed last year. While it's true that I can refer back to your content over the years (and I certainly have been), it's quite unfortunate and sad that I won't be able to follow along moving forward. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and perspective over the years in a format that will (hopefully!) remain available long after even I am gone. You're truly a great resource for us all. 73 from NM5RF

[@JohnSchiavoneJrBSEERN]

Sending Prayers Jim!

[@kc8wvg]

My prayers continue for you and now your XYL. Rest up Jim.

[@jerryKB2GCG]

Thank you for your courage and showing us how to live our lives. You are in my prayers.

[@Passs0011]

Hi Jim, I live in South Africa. The sun is always shining here and there is always the risk of developing skin cancer if you have a light skin. I developed a growth on the lower eye lid of my right eye. I do not know if it is cancer or just a benign growth but I went on a high nutrition diet for about two months and the growth have shrunk noticeably. I would like to share the diet with you. The soup Ingredients: - two handfuls of Chopped broccoli, one chopped onion (purple), two bags of green tea, two pinches of mixed herbs, two sticks of cut celery, Two handfuls of frozen and crushed spinach or kale, half a table spoon of crushed garlic, Three shakes of black pepper, seven shakes of turmeric, two tablespoons full of apple cider vinegar (with the mother), one bag of white onion powder soup for flavour, a hand full of cooked red speckled beans and a handful of cooked mince meat. Just add all the ingredients in a pot, add boiling water and switch the stove on high till the water boils. Then lower the heat until the water simmer, Let the soup simmer for an hour. The soup is now ready. I would only drink water in the morning. At 12h00 I would start eating the soup. There will be about two helpings that you can eat in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. I also ate a fruit salad every day in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. (Note: Apparently turmeric reduces the effect of some chemotherapy drugs and thus should not be taken during chemotherapy.) During the rest of the week I would also eat food that contains vitamin D like avocado’s, mushrooms, liver and eggs in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. It seems to be working for me, maybe it will also work for you. I pray to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ that you will be healed. Amen. I would also like to share the following seven videos with you about salvation and two videos about evolution: Evolution vs. God kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5TCiGyMqd99ZqM DESTROYING Evolution In Under 3 Minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYjIlIOtp7apaMU Watch the Holy Spirit Work in Her Heart (Very Moving) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3OooHxoqpuef6s Fearing The Lord, God’s Discipline & Sharing The Gospel kzbin.info/www/bejne/mna2ZoqNa5uAqNE A Clear Gospel Presentation by Pastor Steven Anderson - How to go to Heaven kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4moloCNeN2sqLM The Plan of Salvation kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp7OmYWDhdunlZI How to Get Saved kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5u6lZ6rq9eHbNU The Truth About Hell (Selected Scriptures) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4fdk5uVmbGkadU What is The Gospel of Jesus Christ? (The Gospel Explained & Made Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/roLOqqivepWph80 Best regards Chris “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3:16 (King James Version Bible) Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son Of God the Father.

[@Irontalon1]

Godspeed. I will pray for you.

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Jim

[@codywrites]

Praying for you and your family, Jim. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@jeffminnick5209]

Greeting Jim, keeping you and your wife in prayers... Stay strong and keep positive thoughts my friend, get well soon and best of 73 from Jeff de WD8JM

[@jlwiley123]

Good video. Take care. Thinking of you.

[@donmorgan3873]

Much thanks for all you do for Ham Radio! Keep on fighting! I wish you well!

[@Quoodle1]

Your message is welcome and well said. It didn't seem rambling at all. Hang in there and 73

[@bobr6555]

All my very best 73 and happy 75th birthday. Keep fighting. VK4BOB

[@bdinnocenzo]

Keep fighting. All the best to you and your XYL.

[@RadioMan666]

Jim Just in case you might remember, we spoke by phone about two years back. I’ve related but phone conversation to my amateur friends. We all have the most respect for you. Anyway, my prayers are with your wife and you as you fight on with your illness. Your ultraconservative friend in Northeastern, Utah 🤣 73 Chandler

[@delbertjones4950]

Hey Jim I watch your videos and enjoy them though the yers here! I will be saying a lot of Prayers for you! I Know of seveal People that are nterested in your well being and asks me if I heard how you are doing regularly! Take care my friend and 73's to you!

[@G4ABQ]

Best wishes Jim… as per my email, I too have MDS but earlier on in the journey. I’m also one of the SDRplay team and nice to see SDRuno in your backdrop:-)

[@thomaskitz1185]

My prayers are with you. Take care.

[@joeblow8593]

Thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday to you Jim.

[@danielbeights6587]

praying for you Jim!

[@countrichardvonfalconstein5095]

Thank You for every thing you have done. I wish you well.73

[@GUARDIAN3502]

Been watching you for the last couple of years, Finally got my Technician license. And hope to go forward with my General. Thank you for al your videos, you have been a great help. I wish you and your wife the best of luck and health. Its people like you that make a difference in the Ham Radio World.

[@ON3PLZ]

Thank you for the update.

[@RobPetty622]

Wishingbyou and your wife the very best for your health.

[@PD7JV]

Thanks Jim for the update 😞 Happy Birthday 73 John PD7JV

[@bobbywmc]

Wishing you the best! 🙏

[@ripnlips-trouts]

Jim, all I can say is: I'm praying for you.

[@stevesomers7366]

Many blessings to you, Jim. 73, Steve AE6SS

[@MM0IMC]

I was shocked to hear that your health care service is as bad as the NHS, here in the UK! 😮

[@stanross2566]

Prayers, Jim. 73, K5VR

[@QSkyLive]

Happy Birthday Jim - Jason GU7DAI

[@davidhaywood9071]

I'm glad to see that you did make it back home from the hospital. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. I wish I knew a fraction of what you know. I know you must need lots of things. What if anything do you need more than help with bills? I live on the other side of the states in VA. so I'm not sure if I can donate blood to you but I will check to see if that's possible. Can you provide any site where we can donate money to help with your expences? Thanks my friend and keep the faith. 73 W1DRH

[@hitman0937]

Continued prayers for you and your family, Jim. John AE4HZ

[@machfive916]

Continued prayers for you and also for your wife's hearing. 73 - K2CDM

[@panplayer]

Bless you.

[@markchamberlin7990]

Long video? No, but a long story, it seems you have had a long hard road recently. Talking about it may help and you need to know friends are listening, and praying. Keep up the good fight. God Bless!

[@AmericanRadio048]

May the Lord's Peace & Healing be with you and your wife Jim! God's Blessings to you both!! ❤❤❤

[@NAPELAKAPU]

Aloha Jim. You don't know, but I have been watching your videos for sometime and have found great value in them . Ke Akua Pu! KH6LH

[@jacksjaunts8580]

Perhaps your wife’s hearing loss is stress related. I lost my sight completely for a short period of time many years ago and that was due to stress. Whatever the cause, I hope you both find some peace amongst the malaise that allows you to enjoy each other’s company while you both can. Your continuing sage advice on all things HAM is, I am sure, enjoyed by all who watch. Good luck getting to 50,000 viewers; you are certainly worth all of them and more.

[@mikeperry2561]

Stay salty Jim. You are THE inspiration to and for so many. 🙏

[@78trav]

Keep fighting Jim! 73, Travis W8BT

[@ka6psdrbeswick709]

You're in my prayers and your wife too. Thanks for the update. KA6PSD Robert ❤❤

[@KO4GBB-Moe]

You are the Elmer of all the elmers sir. 73 Moe KO4GBB

[@jlangri]

Lifting both you and your wife up in prayer, hope to make contact sometime. 73 -Jim W8JLB

[@bebeandjohnnotsonomadiclif5287]

🙏

[@The79mn]

God bless

[@avnolan9335]

Prayers for you and your wife. DE Art K9AVN