We have not done much lately, I'm waiting for Rich to fly down here check things out, he has been busy with work and really sick. But here are some of the pics I sent him before Christmas.
I was told earlier this week I have an extremely rare form of cancer.
The cancer (aggressive digital papillary adenocarcinoma) will require amputation of my ring finger and the surrounding tissue in my hand.
After surgery (3/4/09), I will undergo a full body MRI and bone scan to look for other tumors. If present, I will undergo chemo and whatever surgery deemed necessary to remove the cancer.
I was told that 50% of the people with this cancer generally have other tumors, most of which are attached to the lung tissue.
I would like to tell you more about the cancer but with only 26 known cases of this cancer in the previous 10 years, the data just doesn't exist. My doctor is the chief MD at UCSF (MT ZION), so I feel good about that.
I've spent so much time on this board and I feel that I know most you personally. My family and I ask for your prayers in this time of crisis. My wife and two kids are extremely worried and rightfully so.
I will frequent the board over the next couple months but regretfully, I have to put the build on hold for a while.
Wow..Very sorry to hear that Richard. I'm hoping for the best for you. The Docs do seem to be making advances in fighting Cancer so I'm going to assume they will have yours beat.