It is what it is...

Dale rec'd word today at his semi-annual checkup that it appears his cancer has recurred. A 2cm tumor was found near his left lung. Further testing next week will confirm this diagnosis and set us on a plan of treatment based on the outcome of the tests.

Dale will have a Pet Scan on Thursday, Feb. 19th at MD Anderson at 11am. He will have a needle biopsy on Friday, Feb. 20th at 7am. He will meet with Dr. Anne Tsao (chemotherapy oncologist) at 10am on Feb. 25th and a Radiation Oncologist at 1:45pm...to determine which route for treatment will best benefit him. Additional surgery is not an option for him.

While this wasn't the news we had hoped to hear. We are hopeful that if this tumor is indeed another cancer, that it is a single tumor and that targeted radiation treatments can destroy it.

Dr. Rice assured Dale that his Spring Break cruise will go on as scheduled with any treatments occurring after the cruise.

Dale feels fine and his attitude is good. "It is, what it is", and we will deal with it.