K11 Owners Group

Phil Marvin

Hi, All,
For those who don't know me, I am 63 and have been riding a couple of years. My first BMW bike was (in 1977) a leftover '76 R90/6. My first K-bike was a '96 K1100LT (in 1997), then a couple of K75's, then a '95 K1100LT, then another couple of K75's. In June I was diagnosed with esophageal and stomach cancer, and have been fighting it since.

I finished the chemotherapy last Wednesday, then met with the oncologist on Thursday. He was happy with my progress, said my latest CT scan showed the thickening of the stomach wall was reduced and I now need to have surgery to remove the tumor. I have an appointment with the surgeon on Wednesday, and I expect a week or so after that, to have the lower part of my esophagus and the top part of my stomach removed. I'll post details when I know them.

I was working in the copper mine in Morenci, Arizona which is 240 miles from home. I had my K75RTP in a friend's garage about 50 miles from Morenci. Since I'm no longer in Morenci, I decided to bring the bike home. I drove home yesterday from my daughter's (610 miles) and today a friend and I drove to Thatcher, AZ. I felt great yesterday and today, so I got on the bike and rode it the 252 miles home. I haven't been on a bike since June when the cancer was diagnosed. It felt SO GOOD to be riding again. I may go out tomorrow and/or Monday, then on Tuesday I'll have to return to my daughter's near Dallas, TX to talk to the surgeon and prepare for the surgery. I hope I'll be recovered and feel good enough to ride to Hungry Mother V in May.

Friends, thanks for all your support! I'll keep you updated as things happen.
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Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP

Jim · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the update, Phil. Good news - and happy to see you got a ride in!
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Stoked Steve · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 1:50 am Post subject:

Good news Phil, keep on truckin'!
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:23 am Post subject:

That's GREAT Phil. MC's are some of the best therapy for our brains

You'll never see a motorcycle outside a psychiatrist's office (unless the Doc rode it there) Laughing

Keep the good news coming. Very Happy

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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

DLBass · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:35 am Post subject:

Keep on keeping on Phil Smile

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There is only now, yesterday is gone and is unchangeable, tomorrow is uncertain. Live in the moment.

Off the grid · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:17 am Post subject:

That why we ride, brother. Keep up the positive thoughts.

-D
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Bane of your existence since July 2006
2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

supercat1 · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

awesome! that is great news!
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(formerly) 1993 k1100rs

Al. · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:04 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear - hadn't pick that one up.
They say health is a state of mind - so keep riding!

Phil Marvin · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:48 pm Post subject:

Hi, Al,
For the past 2+ months, I have been wearing a pump which gave me chemotherapy 24/7. The pump was removed; I felt a LOT better, so I did the ride. After tomorrow, I don't expect to be able to ride for a few months with the upcoming surgery and the recovery period. But rest assured, when I can, I will!
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Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:41 pm Post subject:

Old memories for us all

'till we meet again, eh guys?

Better times are ahead Phil.........
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.