Roger's cancer is not responding to the chemotherapy like the doctor thought in the last few months.....his PSA is no longer a good indicator for his cancer that is in his bones in fact in the last five months it has spread to more places in his spine I have the pet scan to prove it....Dr. Barnett explained very well to us both this morning, but to reiterate it at this time .... I just cannot and do it any justice.......for the most part it was not what we both wanted to hear nor was it the news that our dear Dr. wanted to give us.....he really loves Roger and thinks of him as a strong, wonderful man as do I........Roger took the news much better than I did.....as far as any more treatments, there is really nothing that is going to be a strong winner at this point....a different type of chemo that MIGHT respond.......a trial study of which is not available to Roger because it is not in his vital organs at this time.( that, being here with Dr. Barnett) Dr. Barnett did say that he would e-mail his buddies at Denver Midtown and at University Hospital to see if they had anything available that Roger would be eligible for. It is very complicated and very hard to explain to anyone. If you want go to ustoo.com and just see how complicated and how much information is out there, please do so, if not I really don't blame you. It is a lot of information that is very hard to consume and put your arms around.
Roger is one heck of a guy and is taking this like no other person I know would......it is me that is the weak link in the armour right now, but I too will have to rise to the occasion and be strong for him and for me.....
All of you that have been praying for us ...we thank you....please don't stop.....I was told by my brother some time ago that God ALWAYS answers our prayers....it may just not be the answer that we are looking for........
We love and have each other....just make sure that you love and have each other too and we will all be good.......................................................
With Love and Gratitude, Roger and Dianne
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This is hard to read, so I can't imagine how hard it is for you to compose. I'm right here, and ready whenever you need my shoulder.
ReplyDeleteYou are both very, very special people, and a very special part of our lives.
Love, prayers, and caring....always.
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thank you so very much for your thoughts and prayers.....you are the wonderful part of our lives and continue to be Love the Torbecks
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