Saturday, January 15, 2011

Just want to update you all and let you know that Ric will have his second surgery next Friday...the 21st of January.  The frontal tumour is slightly larger than the tumour discovered in July.  The posterior tumour is slightly smaller than the first tumour.  The surgeon will use the same area to resect the new tumours...he will just bring the incision a bit more forward onto Ric's forehead.  Surgery should take roughly 3 hours.

Ric continues to do fairly well...his energy levels are still fairly low.  He continues to get his neck pain, which is now traveling up to his lower skull.  Doctors do not believe this is tumour related...I think we will all find out soon enough!  I am glad to report that Ric is still eating very good...I am thankful for this! \

We will continue to keep you all updated...and thank you all for all the encouraging words...as we really need them right now.  Ric is very strong and he really is doing his best to beat this disease.

Ric's Pic : Isley Brothers - Summer Breeze

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14 Comments:

At 9:15 p.m., Blogger Janet Craig said...

Hi Ric and Tracey,
Thanks for the update. Praying for a successful surgery and successful follow up treatment. We have you on a couple of prayer lists..always in our thoughts.
Janet and Doug

 
At 10:52 p.m., Blogger Peter and Sarah said...

Hope that everything goes well on Friday. Stay strong, Ric! Peter and Sarah

 
At 11:43 a.m., Anonymous Loralea said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know from experience that Ric does not give up easily and know he will continue to fight with everything he has. Know that all your Symcor Family are thinking of you all and if there is anything we can do please let us know. We are there for you. Keep Strong !!!! Loralea

 
At 12:12 p.m., Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hope all goes well on Friday. Take care and keep up the fight!

Chris and Melinda

 
At 12:18 p.m., Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Ric and Tracey,
i think about you all often. Sending you heaps of good vibes!
Shawn

 
At 9:39 p.m., Blogger Kristie said...

Sending prayers and best wishes, I know Ric is strong and will beat this. Big hugs

 
At 11:05 p.m., Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ric, sending you tons of positive thoughts and prayers. You can do this. Sending you and Tracey big hugs, stay strong and all the best on Friday. I will be thinking of you and praying hard for you on Friday.

Gail

 
At 2:18 p.m., Anonymous Jeff said...

Ric - sending you a summer breeze, vastly different from the breezes that would emanate from the basement on our football-watching Sundays...

 
At 11:35 a.m., Anonymous Anonymous said...

You are an inspirational family!! Sending prayers and good thoughts your way.

 
At 6:50 p.m., Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ric, your retired Symcor family is also here for you. Keep fighting and please don't hesitate to let me know if I can help in any way.....Barb

 
At 6:52 p.m., Blogger Glenn Matich said...

...love, prayers, kisses and hugs to all of you! All the best!

Glenn, Tammy, Jamie & Tyler

 
At 11:58 a.m., Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thinking of you guys all the time...sending extra prayers and healing energy today.
Jeff, Tania, Matthew & Dylan

 
At 1:19 p.m., Anonymous Anonymous said...

Been thinking of you guys alot. Stay strong and positive. Ric will pull through.

Susan

 
At 4:42 p.m., Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thinking of you guys....prayers and best wishes....

Kevin and Bev

 

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