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Medical Update

Some of you may recall that in August of 2007, I was diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Because of medical issues with chemo and radiation treatments, pain problems, hospital stays, and several surgerys it has been a rough year for my Wife Lisa and myself. I've had good days but far many more bad days, to where it was a major undertaking just to get out of bed it seemed. Just the thought alone of having such a terrible disease as cancer was bad enough but to know that I was going to soon have to undergo a total colostomy and have a bag attached to me for the rest of my life was just the proverbial cherry on top of the sundee. There were times that it seemd like all we ever got was more bad news, until yesterday.

Went in for a Dr's office visit yesterday and got the news.

CANCER FREE!!!!

There are still some "suspicious cells" that have to be dealt with, but the tissue where they are located is being removed. I have one final surgery on 9/29 to remove the questionable tissue area, along with some scar tissue. 1 to 2 months to heal and I should be back to normal again.

I want to thank you all for the warm thoughts and prayers during this terrible time for us.

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Permalink Reply by ratpak on September 11, 2008 at 7:12pm

that is absolutely wonderful news!!

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Permalink Reply by Charming Karl, Cookie King on September 11, 2008 at 7:23pm

Wow, Dale that is so great to hear. After all you've been through, to get such good news is just so tremendous. God bless you and your family. You have ever been in the prayers of all of us in your Social Cigar family, and I am very glad that things have taken such a great turn for the better. Wow.

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Permalink Reply by notyeraveragechick on September 11, 2008 at 8:16pm

Hugs to you (((Dale)))! Wonderful good news!

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Permalink Reply by Legion on September 11, 2008 at 8:59pm

It is so wonderful to hear your good news. :) You have had a tough road and I hope it is paved with good times from here on out :)

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Permalink Reply by SC's People's Champ! (SCP) on September 11, 2008 at 9:57pm

Dale this is great to read that you are cancer free!!! Now you can move on to seeing your grandkids grow up and you can enjoy life's wonders...like cigars lmao!!! Again, great news and God speed!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Sandi on September 11, 2008 at 9:57pm

GREAT!!! Glad to hear the great news.

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Permalink Reply by Arturo on September 11, 2008 at 10:42pm

What wonderful news, Dale! It makes us all feel great for you and your family!

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Permalink Reply by Koapoorpeople on September 11, 2008 at 11:42pm

Congratulations Dale!! Great news!

I too got great news, my dad is cancer free. Two weeks ago today, he finished up with his Chemo and now has a clean bill of health. This stuff is hard on a family and I wish your my best.