Hi there...I hope that you're all enjoying your summer. The sun is shining in Victoria today so we might even be able to get out in the garden.
Dallas had his appointment with the surgeon today and lost the rest of his staples - yeah! He looks great and continues to feel better each day. We did get the pathology report as promised and it was pretty much as the doctor had predicted. Dallas's cancer began in the submandibular salivary gland and spread to the surrounding lymph nodes. The good news about this is that the cancer didn't originate from any other organ - that is a huge relief. Our surgeon is very optomistic about the outcome but as added insurance, Dallas will have to have radiation. We meet with the radiation oncologist on Tuesday morning. During that meeting, the oncologist and his team will formulate the treatment schedule which will probably consist of a radiation treatment every day for a month. So here we go - on to the next phase...
We're looking forward to having lots of friends and family visit over the next few weeks. Please give us a call if you're in the area - the B & B is open! Love, Patty
Friday, August 22, 2008
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Yeh! When do I move in? Just kidding. I'd love to see you both though. It is wonderful to hear the good news. Talk to you soon
Hi guys - glad to hear that things are progressing positively - think of you all the time - miss you lots - just had monsoon day yesterday - wow - SO much rain - today is nice tho and the weekend forecast is good so more golf and scooping are in order - cheers - Ed and Sharon
Hi Sharon and Ed...don't work at the scooping part too hard - I don't want to see sore elbows. Glad that the weather is changing for the better. Sharon, I'm pretty much due for margaritaville! Hugs to you both and please say hi to the gang for us - we miss you guys! xxoo
Dave sent us your blog link (address) as of course we lost it some how. Now we are up to date with all the news and comments which all seem to show good news and a health recovery. What a way to loose weight though. Kathy just back from 10 days in Ontario and arrived home complete with another cold! Anyway, keep up the good work, Mark & Kathy
I've never done one of these before and seem to be having some difficulty in posting so I will try again. Sounds like all is going well although a tough way to loose weight. Kathy is just back from 10 days in Ontario. Returned complete with another cold! Keep up the good work, every day will seem better and better, Mark & Kathy
Hi Mark and Kathy - Thanks for keeping in touch. Everything is going well...sorry about your cold, Kathy! Take care.
Hi guys - I've been following the blog from afar - fabulous news! Hope your visit with the radiation oncologist today was informative and that you have a positive plan ahead. Really great recovery Dallas (notwithstanding a few hurdles along the way...!) We're thinking of you lots and are so grateful that the "big stuff" is behind you now. We're off to the lake this weekend and are always reminded of you when there. My wandering husband returns from the Dempster Highway (think Inuvik...!) tomorrow and we're off on Thursday. I also realized that I don't have your new address - I have this spiffy card sitting on our dining room table ready to send off! Is Jordan back in Calgary now? Maybe he could use a home-cooked meal from time to time? How's best to get in touch?
By the way - the garden looks gorgeous - can't wait to see your new digs. We may jump on Westjet about mid-November actually. In the meantime, have a great long weekend guys! We'll be having a glass of Chardonnay in your honour on the deck this weekend - as a mark of the progress made since we last were there together! Take care,
Gentle hugs - Ev & Bill XX00
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