[Loch-Ruadh] OT: Nephew's health

[Dana]

That is great news. I will continue to send good thoughts his way.

Dana


Catrin wrote:
Just wanted to share the good news with those of our friends who have
supported me through my nephew Jef's cancer treatment. An e-mail was better
than making 60 phone calls!
  Jef has completed his chemo and radiation therapies, gained back over half
of the weight he lost in the past year, an upper body scan verified that his
cancer has not metastasized or spread, his PET scan showed a reduction of
40% in the size of the tumor on his hip, and that the reconstructive surgery
after removal probably will not include any artificial saddles, rods, or
pins as was first projected. The reconstructive procedures will be mild
compared to the initial diagnosis, requiring only grafting of bone to
re-build a portion of the hip.
  His surgery will be either 05/16 or 05/30 dependent on when both surgeons
can coordinate their schedules.
  I want to thank you one and all for your monetary contributions (raffle),
support, sympathy, and inquiries over the past year. Your interest has been
an invaluable emotional support.


  Catrin