What's the Plan?

The most common question to us right now is, "What's the plan?" We met last week with our Dr. who will be directing Rick's treatment. We feel good that he has done all of his homework and has consulted and presented all the facts to many who could give good input to this next step. We hope that early to mid-week that Rick will have had his first treatment. We feel fairly certain that the origin of the cancer is colon and we will treat that way. Although we don't look forward to the treatment itself, we are praying that it will be the right group of drugs. We have learned that there is not an exactness to the process like there would be if you had broken bones...when you hear "practicing medicine" sometimes that is just what it is...practicing until the right combination is found that helps to arrest his particular cancer. He will have a long-term IV access line placed this week and then we'll be good to go with the first treatment. Keep us and our caregivers in your thoughts and prayers.

As we meet this challenge, we have so appreciated all of the family, friends and neighbors that have stepped forward to show support and offer prayers...we love you all and love that you are willing to keep us in your prayers...we need every one.