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Terry spent the day at the Victoria Cancer Centre, he has a new love in his life, his oncologist!  When things are tough isn't it great to have wonderful caring, kind and compassionate doctors that do everything possible to help you.  When Terry called he was on his way to Duncan Hospital by personal invite!  His oncologist has made arrangements for his admittance as his calcium levels are higher than they should be,  they need to get them down as it can have an adverse effect on his kidneys.  He'd rather be at the Wheatsheaf!!
They did a round of radiation today trying to hit on the point of the worst pain, as in all things the pain wasn't too bad today so they hit where they hoped was the closest.  They will continue radiation to treat the pain as they feel it is needed.  They have also recommended some chemo to enhance the radiation.
Keep praying.

The last day of the year, a New beginning.

Here we are at the end of the Christmas Season with New Year's Day quickly approaching.  Tomorrow Dec.31st Terry and Margaret head down to Victoria to see the oncologist in the morning and the radiologist in the afternoon.  Pray the roads will be good, it is snowing over here on the mainland but hopefully the roads will be clear between Ladysmith and Victoria.  Sarah and Mike brought one of their trucks over for Terry and Margaret to use to make their drives to Victoria safer with the 4 wheel drive and also more comfortable for Terry than the car.  We will all look forward to the plan the oncologist and the radiologist will put together for Terry.  Pray too for the doctor's wisdom on their plan of attack.  Looking forward to the news of tomorrow, a new day, a new beginning.

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What a great weekend in Ladysmith.  Travis flew in Thursday night then spent Friday with Terry and Margaret, I arrived at supper time then we all headed to the Wheatsheaf for the evening.  The next morning we headed to Victoria to pick up Robyn so there was lots of celebrating Saturday too!
Terry's great news is that he has an appointment on December 31st in the morning with the medical oncologist then the afternoon with the radiologist.  It'll be great to get radiation started, Terry is looking forward to starting the radiation and it helping with pain control.
Sarah and Mike are driving out from Airdrie and will be able to spend Christmas with Terry, Margaret, Troy and Angela.  They are all looking forward to it.
Merry Christmas to you all.

Daily Outings

Just got a neat call from Margaret.  Everyday they head out for a little outing, included in that they check the mail at the local post office.  They are so thrilled with all the cards and letters you have been sending their way.  Terry and Margaret want to thank you all.  It makes them feel so loved and cared for.  These are the things that mean so much when you're going through trying times, the love and care from your family and friends.  Thank you!

Take a look at the new pictures at the bottom of the blog.

Thankfully the day is done!!

Just talked to Terry, he is so thankful the day is over and it went so well!  Thank you all for remembering him in your hearts and prayers. He was up on the table preparing himself for what was to come when they told him sit up - he realized it was all over and done with and he didn't feel a thing, they had totally knocked him out.  Now he's looking forward to meeting the oncologist and starting radiation.  The doctor's have assured him that there will be a big benefit in having the radiation to help with pain control.
If you look way down at the bottom of the blog you will see a picture of Terry and Margaret's good friend Cyndi. Well, the friendship between Terry and Cyndi seems to have hit a snag.  Cyndi has quit speaking to Terry cause he beat her in poker!!  Terry is very excited about the winning, but I'm sure it will last only as long as it takes to get together for the next hand!
I just want to thank Margaret for taking such great care of my brother and supporting him so much along the way.  I think we should have a day dedicated to Margaret for being such a great lady.  So, be sure to remember her in your thoughts and prayers too.

Margaret's Christmas Party Pictures

Look way down at the bottom of the blog and you'll see some great pictures!

A new week - more news more tests!

Terry and Margaret had a good weekend starting with a great dinner with Troy, Angela, Sarah and Mike on Thursday evening.  It was hard to say goodbye to Sarah and Mike on Friday but they got to follow it up with their Christmas get together at the Wheatsheaf  in the evening.   
In spite of not looking forward to the colonoscopy and gastroscopy on Thursday it will give the doctor's a lot of information regarding the primary source of the cancer.  The bone scan came back indicating there is also cancerous areas in Terry's bones.  Along with the liver biopsy, the tests on Thursday will help the doctor's determine the primary source which in turn will help to determine the treatment plan.  Doc Broc is moving everything along quickly for Terry, most of his tests are now on their way to the oncologist.  He will soon be meeting a new doctor.
Terry hurt his leg last week getting out of that sporty little car of his so pray it will heal quickly as it is a very frustrating ordeal for him.  Rob has very kindly lent Terry and Margaret his truck which Terry is finding so much easier to get in and out of.  They were able to get out and about today getting many things accomplished.
Remember Terry on Thursday, he is not looking forward to these tests and will be so glad when they are completed.

Another step along the road

Today Terry had his bone scan.  At the beginning he found it very claustrophobic but adjusted to it quite quickly and made it through to the end.  They also found out that his colonoscopy and gastroscopy has been moved from Dec. 18th to Dec. 10th - so he'll be able to get that over sooner.  He has really enjoyed having Sarah and Mike with them the past week. Troy and Angela were able to make it up for the weekend too.