Margo, Know what you are going through. When John was diagnosed with "agressive" prostrate cancer in April; we thought it was the end of the world. I researched day and night on websites. Finally selected Mayo Clinic in AZ and John had his prostrate removed via robot. We will go back every 4 months for check-ups. He is going back to work tomorrow. You are being prayed for as you read this. It is a comfort to know that others are with you in thought and prayer. There are alot of websites you can google to read what others that have been through this have to say. Stay positive and don't lose hope. Judy and John

Margo, passing positive thoughts/prayers from your neighbor state of Georgia...may Tom beat
this challenge 40-Love...r/wes

Margo - positive thoughts and prayers are coming to you from the Midwest as well! I'm so sorry to hear that you have to go through this. Tom is lucky to have such a wonderful caregiver - take care of yourself as well! :hug:

Margo~~ Prayers are being sent down to Florida. I know what he is going through. You were there for me.
YEA- he gets to go home! Keep us posted. :hug:

Jan

Our best wishes for a full recovery.

More prayers coming from Texas. I'm so sorry to hear about this.

Hi Margo,
So sorry. Keep positive thoughts and cherish each day.
Joanne & John

Margo, can we have an update on Tom? I hope he is sailing through his treatment.

I've been wondering, too, Margo; have been praying for you and Tom everyday.
:hug:

Sending you our very best thoughts and prayers...Bonnie and Jack

Dear Friends,

We've been through some highs and lows. I won't bother you with the details, but Tom has been a trooper. It hasn't been easy, but he's done well to get through the second series and we start number three on Tuesday. His daughters are coming for a visit then because he seems to do better during chemo than the week afterwards - I think it has a lot to do with the steroids they give him with infusion.

At any rate, after this series they will do a pet scan and we'll actually know if it's working. I'm betting it is because he's seemed remarkably better in the last week - getting a bit stronger and bouncing back from low blood levels faster. Of course the four units of blood he's had since July 1 probably help LOL!

While this is a stressful time, I can't begin to tell you how much we cherish each moment. Sometimes in the middle of the night when neither one of us can sleep, we talk and marvel at how lucky we are to be together. And after all, isn't that about all any of us can ask for.

We also feel lucky to have friends like you who share our hope in the future and whatever life will bring us. We both thank you for your good wishes and I promise to stay in touch.

Margo,

Thanks for the update. I'm so glad to hear that the treatment they are giving Tom, appears to be working. We will continue to keep both Tom and you in our thoughts and prayers.

You both are an inspiration!

Margo, agree with Betty, thanks for the update, and we too will continue to keep you both in thought and prayer.

Margo, thanks for taking the time to give us an update this morning. It is encouraging to hear that Tom has seemed "remarkably better in the last week." I'll continue to hold both of you in my thoughts and prayers.

One of my two best friends was battling cancer 16 years ago during the Winter Olympics and we spent many hours together with the games playing on the TV. That was the one thing she really enjoyed when she was too tired for most other things.

Margo, your message made me misty. I just hope that he continues to get stronger every day and that the visit from his daughters will be the best medicine yet!

Thanks so much for the update, Margo - and I teared up when I read your post, too! Your positive outlook is, no doubt, going to help immeasurably. Our positive thoughts and prayers continue!

Margo, thank you for the encouraging update. We are all hoping that the good progress continues.

Dena

Margo, what a wonderful relationship you two have. I echo the sentiments of everyone before me and hope and pray that progress continues.
Lynn

Margo, I had missed this thread in July but see it now and am holding you and Tom in my thoughts and prayers. Wonderful to hear that Tom seems to be doing better recently. Believe me, I do understand, having been the "support" portion of a twosome a couple of years ago with my husband. It's a difficult journey but, as you say, being together and having good friends, supportive family and doctors in whom you have confidence makes it a little easier.

Margo, sorry I missed this thread in July. Thanks for the update and I'm keeping you and Tom in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy

Margo, thanks for the update. Tom is certainly in our thoughts and prayers! You have the most positive, amazing attitude!!! He's such a lucky man to have you as his wife.

Margo, thanks for the encouraging news that he is enduring treatment well and doing better! Nothing better than for Tom to have a great support system in his wonderful family. That did not come from doing nothing in the past to cultivate it. Best to him, and please know both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Margo know this is tough road but you and Tom will "sail" it together - thanks for keeping in touch I think of you often - Joanna

Dear Margo,

So glad to hear from you. I can only reiterate the above thoughts and so greatly admire both yours and Tom's attitudes and communications.

(Many unspoken thoughts here!)

Love and prayers to you both,

Another Kathy - you are always the Best!~~!

Dear Margo,
Thanks for checking in with us. I've been wondering how you and Tom have been doing. I'm keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.