Hip-hip-hooray~~~

FOLKS! This will be brief because I have a lot of catching up to do. Praise the Lord and thanks for your prayers and support. My surgery was completed on schedule, voice is restored, no complications.

I was home by 4 pm. Details later, Russ Weiskircher

THAT'S GREAT NEWS!

great news, Russ. Sending hugs and love your way!!!

He appreciates it. He really does.

I would like to repeat it: Great news!!

Well, we are not sure how the heck this happened, after they gave him a the thumbs-up, but...

Please,

I have little or no details other than the news that the growth removed from my throat last week was/is cancerous. They are setting up appointments for examination and treatment by an oncologist. No details. I am told it was/is in the earliest possible stage and treatment/cure is more than likely in excess of 98%. When I know more, I will inform you all, meantime your prayers please. Russ

So let's put our prayers caps back on and...

No mystery. My throat surgeon was wonderful and certain the growth was benign but pathology says cancer. Early stages, time for discipline, prayer, faith and friends and I have all of that along with a loving wife and so many blessings. I will fight to prevail.I am wating for the oncologist to see me and establish the regimen. More later and thank you for your concern and support...Russ

You have my thoughts and prayers, Russ

Many Hugs,

Vee

Just a brief note to share the current medical climate in the Weiskircher household.

 

Janie is slave to a daily inspection of her right leg and monitoring her circulation. One negative indication and she is in the emergency room and her cardiac surgeon and arterial specialist will take over.I am still in charge of TLC for Jane. I am mute, sore throated, fatigued and RECOVERING. It is 50 days since surgery and about 40 since radiation began. With week ends open and equipment malfunction, I lost some time but hope to finish radiation next Tuesday.

 

My surgeon did a post op last Wednesday and reports no scar tissue in the throat, no damage to the vocal chords, no swollen lymph glands, and diminished cancer cell in evidence. Prognosis, full recovery-cure- and my voice restored within a month. Then I can talk and use the phone. Right now that's a no no.

 

I want to thank all who drive me to treatment, all who call and visit and cook and pray for us. The people on this area are marvelous. We can never repay you BUT we can reciprocate and we can and will share our blessings when and wherever we can. We rest in God's care. We face the challenge, we minimize the problems and we pray God's will be done. Thanks again, Russ Weiskircher

Great news!!!

To all of you fine folks out there: I went to the surgeon today and received marvelous evaluation. No sign of cnancer cells anywhere. Just a sore throat which is getting better. I expect Santa to bring me my voice and Jane a set of ear plugs. Thank you for your prayers, your support, your driving, a host of favors and for just being here to smile. Sing with you soon. Russ

Can I add my thoughts to those above and say I across the pond wish you well. I'll sing with you but that might need more than earplugs!

Colin.

The latest from Russ...

FYI. Sunday best wishes to one and all. 29 December 2011 is the day the throat surgon operates on this return cancer tumor or whatever it is. Possibilities are wide ranging. from simple surgery to voice box removal. They wont know until they get in there and I will be out cold and already given then the go ahead to do what is necessary. You can help as usual, with your prayers. Thanks, Russ Weiskircher. PS Pray for Janie too because she shares the stress and needs some friendly consideration. I was slated for the 15th and then the 20th and I put if off so that we might enjoy our 66th Christmas together.

Please pray for a great outcome, everyone!

Dear Russ and Janie:

Yes indeed, good thoughts and vibes are being sent your way. Only thinking positive thoughts. We need your voice box, for you are still a great spokesperson for those who can no longer speak!!!

With lots of love,

Marion

Latest news from this week....

Greetings: This will be brief because I am tired, hungry and relieved, or reprieved. Surgery was short and sweet and I am on hold until next week, probably Wednesday while they do the pathology and complete the diagnosis. The surgeon is optimistic and I hope he his right. Please keep us in your prayers. I sure want to get rid of any recurring throat cancer. More later when I get the complete report. Russ