Today we received some more good news. My dad's scans for staging the cancer before surgery revealed no spread to his bones, lungs, colon or abdominal organs. Thus, there is nothing preventing Dr. Quan from attempting surgery and hopefully he'll be able to cut out the entire tumour. Surgery gives the best prognosis for anybody with cholangiocarcinoma and we are grateful that my dad has been given a chance to beat this thing. April 22 will be a big day.
Continued thanks for all the prayers and support. Ricky's a warrior. Everybody's doin well and we feel so loved. Further updates to follow after the surgery.
Today is a good day.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome news! So wonderful, thanks for keeping us posted.
ReplyDeleteThis is the best news, thank you for continuing to update the blog. So happy to hear this news, constantly thinking of you all, sending tons of love!!!
ReplyDeleteRick, keeping you and the family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless
Joe
Tell that inspiring poetry reciter that he should be proud of his kid, Matt, who writes extremely well and explains everything very succinctly. (The apple doesn't fall far...how could he help it???) We are praying for a miraculous recovery, steady hands of the surgeon and many more years for an amazing man and teacher who I wish to be my other 2 kids' teacher as well (try parsing that sentence...help!!)...(so that they too will have the best.)...Not only do you inspire kids, Mr. Steffler, but also kids' parents by your "dream" letter during exams to your lucky students...I want to be your kind of teacher...Love and many prayers, your fan, an impressed mama! p.s. Have applied to go to teach ESL in Taiwan for a month this summer in summer school there. All expenses paid...Exciting...Imagine, all those little Taiwanese kids talking like me!!! Bwah ha ha ha ha! See you soon! :-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous news! I've been keeping close eye on updates- prayers are with you all... Rest well everyone and keep up those post op exercises for strength and recovery! Years and years of students you've influenced are supporting you and your family- Hugs
ReplyDeleteCindy (Duff) Moniz
Go get em tomorrow Rick! This thing never saw you coming!
ReplyDeleteThoughts, prayers and love.
The Hagles