SURGERY A SUCCESS!

THE FIGHT BEGINS

WAITING IS THE HARD PART

The surgical oncologist was able to resect the cancerous tumor, along with 33 of my lymph nodes. Now, I have about two weeks to recover, then a month straight of chemo/immunotherapy, followed by a year of subcutaneous injections.

Center of attention. — with Sonja Anand, front left, Harriet Catherine (Long) Scripps, Teresa Harrington, and my twin sister, Marcella "Marci" Dendinger.

Enjoying a post-op recovery green shake.

Enjoying post-op recovery with my favorite ladies, Alexandria, Va., November 24, 2013. — with Teresa Harrington, front left, Harriet Scripps, Terri Rathbun, and Marcella "Marci" Dendinger.

A mother’s healing touch. — with Harriet Catherine (Long) Scripps.

Waking up to my mother and wife after spending two hours in surgery. — with Teresa Harrington andHarriet Catherine (Long) Scripps.

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