Gary had a Gamma Knife procedure yesterday at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. We pray for miracles and surely this non invasive, outpatient procedure is an answer to our prayers. The Neuro Surgeon, Neuro Radiologist, and Physicist created a perfect plan to radiate the two small nodules located off of the main tumor. The whole procedure was amazing. The doctors were thorough, kind, and competent. A stereotactic head frame allowed the docs to pinpoint the targets and treat them with unparalled accuracy. When it was all said and done, there were 201 precisely focused radioactive beams directed towards the nodules. Painless, accurate to the sub millimeter level and effective, all without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. In two months, we'll know how the procedure went.In the meantime, Life is Good and we're very blessed.
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Everyday you both are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you both so very much.
Love,
John, Julie, and Maddie
Remember the Robot from Lost in Space? If they ever need one again, Gary, you're the man!
I don't care what you look like but I do agree with Andy & Sue's commnet. I just pray this will work for you. Look forward to seeing you both this week.
Love,
Ruthie
Mike and I were pleased to see Gary's smiling face during the Gamma Knife procedure. It is wonderful that there are new procedures to try. What an age we live in, eh? Let's hope and pray this one does what it is supposed to do.
Very fondly,
Jill
Hi Grinny and Grandfather,
I am so happy to hear the procedure went well. We think of you all the time, and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Stay strong!
Love,
Heather, Ron, Evan and Jason
Mom just told me the news and I was so sad to hear about this. I love you both very much and you are always in my thoughts and prayers!
Love always,
Tori
Dearest Gary & Virginia...
Oh my, the things you are being put through, and yet the smiles are always there. Our hearts go out to you both. We're just back from England and will be giving you a call very soon.
Lots of Love, Clive & Linda
I have been talking to Lisa via myspace and I feel so touched to be able to contact you! I am sending my love and healing thoughts...you are both people that have touched my life. Reading your posts your love shines through!!
Hi, you two: I'm rather late checking on you, but now that you've been to space and back, I'm sure the cleansing will be complete. I don't know how you both look so great, but you do. Keep hanging in there and we're pushing hard for a complete recovery.
Bob and Diane
Sending love and prayers...Happy to see that there are things that can be done to improve his condition...hubie and Ardy:):)
Hello to you both,
We are really impressed with this blog. Don't know how you do it, but if you can handle this, then surely the cancer can be beat! You both look great. Hoping you heard positive news from L.A.
Hugs,
Ruth and Denny
Gary and Virginia, We hope and pray that this is it...your miracle!!! You both look wonderful....really!! You are in our thoughts so often. Love, Jack and Chris
Gary and Virginia,
Melissa told me about Gary and I wanted to say that you are both in my prayers.
I've thought about you both over the years and have such good memories from my time with you at Impulse.
Many Blessings,
Julie Shaw
Andy is right, if they do a remake of Lost in Space they may need you.
Some people become acquaintances some friends, and a very few become family. We love you both.
We pray for you daily and are only a phone call away.
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