I received the call as promised this afternoon with details about the start of the next leg of our cancer journey. We will be meeting with our new team on Monday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m. on the 7th floor at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. My genitourinary medical oncologist will be Dr. Lance Pagliaro.
I’m assuming we’ll fly out of here on Sunday and return on Tuesday. We’re still not sure of how the trip will go down. Even though I’m fairly sure another surgery will be called for, I doubt that we’ll go out there with plans to stay for a surgery. But, everything is on the table, and we’ll need to be light on our feet to make sure we make exactly the right decisions.
We continue to be hopeful and I continue to feel great, despite what is going on inside of me. We appreciate the showering of love and concern. I literally spend each day with the feeling that we are being wrapped in the loving arms of this community. It feels mighty good and we’ll take it with us as we go to Houston. As soon as I have more information, I’ll be posting it here.
Have a safe, wonderful Independence Day holiday!
I am happy to hear that your Texas trip has been planned. We will continue to pray for you, your family and your doctors.
I <3 you and Jill.
“this community” goes far beyond the geographical lines in Georgia! Asheville, NC is wrapping loving arms, too! Glad you are feeling so well…that is a praise! many times you have had to make trips not feeling well. may God continue to shower you with blessings such as that…and more! love ya!
The thunder outside my window sounds like a drum circle. Godspeed on your Texas trip.
I’m so glad you have a date set. Waiting is awful. Hope that the docs will be the best you ever met and that they will realize that you’re the best patient they’ll ever meet. Sending love and prayers to you and Jill.
Continuing to lift all of you in prayer!
Mikey! Thanks for the update. Prayers for the journey! Xxoo allison
We’re keeping you in prayer, Mike.
I am with you both each day in thought and prayer.
Dear Mike and Jill – All our prayers are coming your way for a great trip. The folks there are amazing and if they prescribe surgery seriously think of having it there. It seems far away but not really when you see all the areas of expertise they have in one central location. Where we have a guy who knows this or that they have teams, and a wing dedicated to a particular need. Fred and Susan are there now and will likely be there for another month. His surgery is cheduled for the 7th. We just got home from there. If we can help with anything, please call. Like fly into Hobby, its closer. All the hotels in the medical area have shuttles to the hospitals so you don’t have to drive. They also have medical rates that are half of regular. We stay at the Crown Plaza which also has a free full breakfast. Know you are loved and prayed for every day.
Liz and Tom
Mike, Rickey and I are pulling for you. You have been thru so much, it is time for you to be healed. May God be with you and you family.
Praying for a good report Mike. Keep the faith. You are an inspiration to all of us. You epitomize my favorite quote, “the only handicap in life is a negative attitude.” We all know that you do not have a handicap.
My prayers of healing are with you and your family. God’s speed in your recovery.
We are praying for you both. Have a safe trip. God Speed. Vic & Tina.
Thinking about you and Jill. So glad you have the appointment. Thoughts and prayers continue.