Annual Report

It has now been over a year since Dale's diagnosis and surgery.  A year since we were told Dale would be lucky to live six months.  This has been a year of huge change in our lives and a year we have learned (and are still learning) to live with our "new normal".  Things with Dale's cancer have been quite stable for several months.  We recently went back to the oncology department and will be having another MRI (first since July) in the next few weeks.

Here is a link to a recent 60 Minutes segment about GBM (Dale's cancer):

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/polio-cancer-treatment-duke-university-60-minutes-scott-pelley/

Interesting.  We did contact Duke and they called us.  Surprising.  They gave us a number to call if we determine that the cancer is growing again.  

As we both adjust to this new normal I am finding that keeping the on-going calendar on the blog is no longer working for me.  So for now I will take it down.  We are still delighted with visits and sometimes outings. Just give a call: 503 284 3184 will get us if we are at home.  Or email me.

I will not be sending out future updates as long as there are no changes. If there is any news I will share it immediately.  So don't worry if you hear nothing.

Thanks again and again to everyone for your willing hands, support, and positive thoughts and prayers.  You have all made this past difficult year possible to get through. 

Our love and continued thanks to you all!