When I first described this current episode on my blog “Climb” to #crushit again! I designated the first phase of my treatment plan as “Larry”, to be followed by “Curly” (Chemotherapy) and “Moe” (Radiation). That first phase concludes today!
The last of my 7 tubes were removed today and around 11AM I will be heading home to recover. The news is good. As I previously mentioned, the surgery went as well as could be anticipated. Meaning, that the doctor was able to perform a re-resection of my colon, remove the tumor and the maximum amount of tissue possible to eliminate the presence of any microscopic disease. I met with my surgeon yesterday after he had reviewed the pathology report. He summarized the report this way, in the block of tissue removed, the tumor removed was 3 CM in diameter (the size of a golf ball). Also, there was no presence of any other tumor deposits in the block, and the margins (edges of the block) were clear (negative for cancer cells). All of this is encouraging information and sets us on a course to rise up and embrace the next phase with even greater enthusiasm.
Also, this past week I reached out you and asked you to prayer for my dad Prayers for Marty as he had suffered a stroke on Tuesday August 2nd, and has been hospitalized since then. Yesterday, he experienced some improvement in his status and he got the green light to move from the ICU. He has a tough road ahead, but he and I are one and the same, and nothing is going to take away our appreciation for life and living. Thank you all for your prayers; they make a difference and I feel them everyday.
bobleboeuf 
Yes!!
Bob, I’m with you to Crush It again! We are supporting you and appreciate all the updates– and your good spirits continue to be inspirational! Our best to you and your family through it all. I know it’s not easy, but keep praying, treasuring life and fighting. Greg #crushit
Thanks for the good news about both I know both of you are fighters & I will handle my job with prayers & will kick ass if I see you guys starting to give up please keep me informed on your progress much love
Bob,
Thanks for the updates and Godspeed! You have been in our prayers daily. I read the scripture below, and it seemed to be written just for you.
“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” James 5:13 NIV
Keep up the fight!
Kelly & Debbie
Kelly thank you. I feel your prayers each day.
Bob, thank you for showing us all how to fight this disease. Combination of strength, courage, humor, with a foundation of prayer and never letting “it” define you but you define it as something that should not just be beaten but CRUSHED and allowing all of us to participate in crushing “it”. Our prayers continue to be w/ you and your whole family