Rita - Well, It's Back.

[Mellow]

She just got a call from her doctor that the ovarian cancer has come back.

We weren't sure but they had some suspicions while I was at WeSTOC and she
did some tests last week and just got some of the results.

Shes' got some more tests they want to run because her white cell count isn't
as high as it is supposed to be given this news, maybe they just caught it fast
and everything will get resolved much quicker than it did before. This time
she will get the surgery she was afraid to have last time.

Anyway, she's pretty tough, tougher than I am... but, any prayers you have
sitting around not doing anything sure can't hurt the situation.

Thanks for listening, not sure what my riding year will look like due to this,
there's a lot insurance won't cover as we found out last time, so my MC trips
are on the shelf for the moment but they aren't as important so that's a no-brainer.

[dond]

Holding you both close in my thoughts and prayers.

((((((((((Rita))))))))))

((((((((((Joe))))))))))

[Tyrbrnr]

Our prayer are with you and your family, God bless

[John Anthony]

Joe,

Thanks for the update and sorry to hear the initial results. We'll keep you and Rita on our prayer list. Sounds like you've got your priorities in the right order.

John & Maggie

[sherob]

Prayers for you and Rita.

[Coop]

What John said!!

[st1300r]

Joe prayers for both of you.
My Ex went thru this, sucked but that was 12 years ago and she's AOK.

[okckeith]

Prayers for you both.

[STeve1300]

Joe, with Rita's permission, could you post a pic of the two of you??? We all "know" you so well..... and I would be honored to "meet" her as well.

[Geoff]

May your family and friends help you through this trying time...only my best wishes and prayers Joe.

[Austin city limits]

Dang... Sorry Mellow,,, but thanks for letting us know... I will have a long prayer up at the Summitt at Galcier Park as I always do... I will add Rita to this prayer... You were already there...

[Murphy]

My prayers are with you and Rita.

[SupraSabre]

Sorry to hear this Joe! You both are on my :pray1: list!

[BigTom]

All my best to both of you, Joe. Prayers and more.

[Doobage]

I'm sorry to hear that. Surgery, no matter how big or small, is always frightening. I will keep you both in my thoughts and sending positive vibes.

Stay Strong.

Derek

[lanman1203]

Mellow,
My wife and I will keep you both in our prayers. Good luck & God Bless..

[msnyder755]

Our prayers and well wishes are with you both

[pretbek]

Dang Mellow, that just blows. I wish you both strength and good luck in this challenge.

[sirepair]

Prayers coming your way!

[Tourin']

Been through this with family and co-workers too. Wishing you all the best outcome.:)

Hmmm, if there's ever a time you need locals to help bring a meal over, or two, we can make it a RTE there if not in the way?? Hey, the fairing compartments will ensure a heated meal on arrival?:D

[TOM BOGNAR]

Prayers coming your way.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:(

Mellow! Bad news is never a good thing but it sounds as if the surgery will cure this? I know (as you know) that cancer is tough on everyone involved! I'll be adding Rita and you to my list ASAP!! Rita, surgery is never as bad as we think it is...:o:. Be strong, have faith and let God heal!!

MMMMmmmmm....prayers being uplifted...

[STill Fiddlin]

Sorry to hear this Joe. You'll both be in my prayers.

[Scooterb]

Joe, best wishes to Rita... I'm praying for a quick and permanent recovery.

[George]

More prayers from the CattHouse. Between good thoughts and good medicine this will all be cured.

[FLSTRDR]

Prayers for you'all
Sonny

[AzDesertRider]

Joe & Rita,

In our thoughts and on or Prayer list.

Bob & Ann Smith.

[Blue STreak]

So sorry to hear that, Joe. I hope everything works out for the both of you.

[STony G]

Our prayers are with the both of you. Bobbi's offer still stands, if needed.

[tommyboy]

God bless and keep you both safe.

[dmulk]

Thinking about your guys, Joe. Please keep us in the loop as things progress.

<D>

[JW-1300]

Sorry to hear of the set back my friend. Will pray for a quick and complete recovery.

[txdon2006]

Strange things happen and maybe this group will carry enough weight with the man upstairs to straighten this out. There are plenty of prayers going up. God bless and keep the both of you.

[motomac]

Joe, this news makes my heart heavy. Rita has a had a tough couple of years recently and I pray this will pass and she has a complete and healthy recovery. I read this to Kent S's SO (Carole) and she sends prayers and best wishes also.

[DreamST-er]

Add me to the prayer list, Keep positive thoughts!

[TxStPilot]

i'll also ask the all mighty up above to help yall out..
we are all with yall.....best hopes and wishes..
tsp

[clmixon]

Thoughts and prayers for both of ya...Stay Strong and ask if you need any help of any kind.

Chris and Lana

[newbornst1300]

Sorry to hear Joe
We are wishing the best for you both.

[travlr_45]

wish her the best. like you said, maybe this time they caught it early and can do something quickly to help. keep us posted please

[ST/SV]

She is now on our prayer list.

[Snoweyowl]

Wishing you both the strength and piece of mind to carry you through this ordeal.

[finalchecker]

We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, all seven thousand plus of us.

[Blrfl]

Patti and I will be thinking of the two of you.

--Mark

[ChipSTer]

Ask and ye shall receive.... :pray1:
:cool:

[HankSTer]

Sorry to hear this Joe, certainly hoping for the best!

[beatlejuice]

man, hate to hear this. prayers for you both.

[mashmont]

Prayers on their way ... hang tough you two!

[AgSTreak]

Good people, good thoughts, sincere prayers and a strong heart. Sounds like a great combination coming your way. Rita, Joe can you feel it? We're all pulling for you.

[MNwing]

Joe, sorry to hear this, be strong and both of you are in my thoughts. Hang in there, all of us are pulling for you and Rita.

[Tankereng]

My prayers out to you both... If you guys need ANYTHING... Drop a line, PM, smoke signals....whatever and I'll swing by. So what if it's a 4.5 hour ride....my sister lives in Frisco... Keep us posted Joe...

[Don-STOC237]

Hang in there, Joe. Best wishes to Rita for a speedy recovery, just keep thinking good thoughts and realize you have a lot of friends pulling for her.

[Imrubicon]

Wishing for the Best John .
May all go well .

[Rifraf]

My heart and prayers go out to both of you.

[Styles]

I'm sorry to hear of this news, Joe. My prayers are with you both.

Styles

[guardian_dfw]

Our prayers go out to you and your family. Like others before, if you need anything at all don't hesitate to ask. There are lots of us on here that would be more than willing to help out.

[drmedak]

My thoughts and prayers are with you both as you go through this difficult time.

[Mark]

Very sorry to hear this news...

You and yours (and Rita's) are in my prayers.

Mark

[Papa Ritch]

Joe you have made this pray list possible. And it works, I know because of my Daughter in law EDIE,she is have a hard time now, but the prayer have got her this far. Now it time to help you & Rita. Prayer are come for the both of you. Ritch :03biker:

[tkresler]

Joe,
Add my prayers to the list as well.

Tim

[Mcreviver]

Not only is the miraculous possible, I can attest to it happening twice to friends of mine. One had her heart removed for repairs and put back in. The other had cancer so bad she could hardly swallow. The first one sells real estate and the second one got her first motorcycle this year. I had asked folks on a different email list to remember them in their prayers. I'll spread the word for Rita. Best wishes.

[drrod]

My thoughts are with you and Rita. There can be a lot more done today than even a few years ago.
Hang in there.
Rod

[Keith_UK]

Thoughts are with you both, from this side of the Atlantic too Joe.

Keith

[Dinkie Diesel]

So sorry to hear this, Joe. Sure sounds like it was caught early and that is a real good thing. I hope all goes very smoothly for you both. Don't forget to take a brisk ride now and then to clear your mind.

May God bless you both.


Jeff

[nobody]

Will say many for you and her..

[uptoblackwood]

Sorry to hear this Joe. You are both in my thoughts.

[TRICKYRIC5474]

Sorry to hear the news Joe. Rita and you will be in our prayers.

[Louie Louie]

Still in my prayers Joe!

[Winged_STer]

God bless you both. You will both have your share of challenges over the next weeks and months. If taken as a whole it looks daunting, if taken in bits its a cinch. I personally know a couple of ladies that have beaten this very thing with amazing results.

Our prayers are with you both.

[maxib]

I'll ask the Father to look over you both as well. Be strong, and know you have many friends for support.

[MGDaversa]

Fresh prayers are on for both of you, Joe. I hope all goes well.
--MGD

[Sink]

JOE! You and Rita are in My and Kim's prayers! Hope everything is resolved, if not quickly, COMPLETLY!!!! Keep us posted on what's going on!

[toolman]

:pray1:

[azlife4me]

Sorry to hear your news. You are both in our prayers.

[STscarletLady]

Sorry to hear the news. You're both in my thoughts and prayers!

[gregj]

Prayers sent for you and your family.

[Gug]

You have my prayers.

[Elmo]

Joe,

May God wrap His arms around both of you and keep you in His care! You can lean on Him when you can't lean on anyone or anything else.

You and Rita are in my prayers.

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
Philppians 4:13



Elmo

[Bribak]

Sorry to hear this. Wishing for best news for you.

[BridgeMan]

Joe and Rita,

I hope you both see your way through this. You've got many of us here thinking and caring about you.

Michael

[sandy]

Hugs and Kisses.........
I'll pray for yall .......

[killerST6]

Joe,
Our prayers go out to you and Rita both.

My wife just went back to work full time last week after recovery from a hysterectomy due to early signs of cancer, I guess we will wait to see if it comes back also.

I pray Rita has a speedy recovery to a good clean bill of health.

[Raven]

Thoughts and prayers for you both.

[STBNE]

Joe and Rita...I read this just before leaving for PAGrandCanyonSTOC and havent the time to offer my prayers to you...which i am at this time.I understand what you are going thru and you have my deepest sympathies.I pray you all come out of this better than going in to it.

[Sink]

Any news Joe? I'm sure I'm not alone in the praying for you guys! PLEEEEZE keep us updated on Rita. You doing OK????

[Mellow]

Any news Joe? I'm sure I'm not alone in the praying for you guys! PLEEEEZE keep us updated on Rita. You doing OK????

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers.. she has more tests to go through but they have started her on Melphalan Chemo pills. We probably won't have much more new info for a couple weeks.

[steve3b3]

Joe,

I add my prayers to the others for Rita's fast and complete recovery.

Steve:04biker:

[Brighteyesue]

:pray1: It's all been said. Praying for complete recovery and a financial miracle. You guys need a break methinks.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!

More prayers on the way! May the pills do their stuff...

[t-bone]

Our best is with you both Joe, Take care of the homefront and there will always be highways and back roads to ride, keep us up dated if you can or the best you can and god bless you both
Terry

[Sink]

Any news Joe? You guys holding up alright? Rita and you are still in our prayers.

[Speedracer612]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Rita.

James

[rbs]

Wow....I don't know how I missed this one but my prayers have been sent to our wonderful Lord for you and Rita, asking for the best.

[Mellow]

The additional tests she went through are positive, Dr called her yesterday. She has a slight infection from a cold or something and once that is cleared up the 'plans' will be discussed.

She wasn't surprise. In the meantime last week she got her 60 day notice at work, the next day she interviewed and yesterday they called her saying they might call today so she can give her 2-week notice. She's happy about that since work has been causing her some stress and the place she will be going to next shouldn't be as much. I know, why is she thinking about work with this going on.. but, she says she has to keep busy, I can understand that.

I told her I'd cancel any trips I have until everything is back on track and she told me "noooooo get out, I like my alone time". LOL

[motomac]

Rita is still on my prayer list and thanks for the update. Hope she gets the new position and enjoys it.

[Murphy]

Joe, you are very, very lucky to have such a strong S.O. You and Rita are in my prayers.

[Tankereng]

The additional tests she went through are positive, Dr called her yesterday. She has a slight infection from a cold or something and once that is cleared up the 'plans' will be discussed.

She wasn't surprise. In the meantime last week she got her 60 day notice at work, the next day she interviewed and yesterday they called her saying they might call today so she can give her 2-week notice. She's happy about that since work has been causing her some stress and the place she will be going to next shouldn't be as much. I know, why is she thinking about work with this going on.. but, she says she has to keep busy, I can understand that.

I told her I'd cancel any trips I have until everything is back on track and she told me "noooooo get out, I like my alone time". LOL

What a trooper! My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Hope to see you out there on the road somewhere soon...

[M&M Take2]

Joe we haven't met. Please accept our positive thoughts and wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Stay strong! Marty & Marsha

[FGrella]

+100 on the prayers and wishes
And just as an aside from someone who has worked in Healthcare for over 25 years now.
Check all options; get all the opinions you can. Check out leading research and teaching hospitals for any new protocols, research online.
And lastly remember, “What do you call a doctor who graduated last in his class?

Doctor

I deal with them everyday, their just people with a little bit more education, in my case just 4 more years. Lab tests are wrong mistakes are made, Rita should be involved and a participant in all aspects of her care decisions.

[gec343]

My prayers are with you both.

[Mellow]

Oh, she's involved alright... this is the 2nd set of tests and she's gotten a few opinions based on the 1st set.. more will be based on this one but this is also her 2nd round. She was diagnosed a couple years ago and it was in remission.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!

Joe! Thanks for the update! You know I'm praying so I'll not say that again! Well, ok, maybe I will... More prayers at you Rita and Joe!!


"blink"


"blink"


"blink"


Hey!:hat1: My favorite smilies are back!!!:clap2: You da man Joe!:bow1: Thanks!:-D (sorry, just noticed!! on to the prayers....:pray1::pray1::pray1:)

[MGDaversa]

Thanks for the update, Joe. Prayers continue, as always.
--MGD

[OldBlue]

:pray1:

[therider]

Sorry to know about this Joe, prayers for you both, hope she recovers after the surgery.

[okckeith]

Sorry to know about this Joe, prayers for you both, hope she recovers after the surgery.

I will do as well.

[Imrubicon]

thoughts and wishes joe My faminly and I are thinking of you

[Capt_Gruuvy]

count me in ...

[Elmo]

Joe,

Just wanted you to know that I've still got you and Rita in my prayers!



Elmo

[STBNE]

Me too Joe...You're both in my thoughts and prayers;)

[Sink]

Joe,

Hang tough! You and Rita continue to be in my prayers! Hope the treatment is successful and isn't too bad on her. Trust me on this one... I know what you are going through. My prayers also go out to her healthcare providers to make the right decisions.

[tdeboeser]

Joe,
You and Rita will be in my thoughts and prayers...

[Sink]

Hey Joe,

How is Rita doing? Been watching for an undate on her condition. She is on my prayer list.

[EJ's 97ST]

Just seen this....thoughts and prayers sent to Rita & you, from Sharon & I.
EJ

[Mellow]

She's doing better the mass is smaller.. from quarter sized to nickel sized.. Chemo sux that's for sure.. like killing a fly with a battleship.. but it is working. She's now just trying to get her weight and energy up as much as possible before going through surgery.. thanks for the thoughts, I'll let her know.

[MGDaversa]

Joe,
Don't hesitate to share. You have a heck of a lot of friends here, most of whom, like, me, have never met you face-to-face. Doesn't matter. Prayers continue, as always.
--MGD

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

Glad to hear that the chemo is doing the job! As always, Rita and yourself will be getting continued prayers from me!!:pray1::pray1::pray1:

[Winged_STer]

Joe:

I wanted to ask you about this at FL-STOC but it didn't seem appropriate at the time. Best of luck to you two and know that many are praying for a speedy recovery.

[okckeith]

Sounds like some prayers are being answered. Will keep them coming your way.

[Mellow]

Joe:

I wanted to ask you about this at FL-STOC but it didn't seem appropriate at the time. Best of luck to you two and know that many are praying for a speedy recovery.

You can ask me anything any time. Thanks for the thoughts everyone.

[STBNE]

Joe,
Don't hesitate to share. You have a heck of a lot of friends here, most of whom, like, me, have never met you face-to-face. Doesn't matter. Prayers continue, as always.
--MGD
+1000 My sentiments exactly.I hope one day to have the pleasure and honor to meet you in person.Prayers are continuous and unending.

[okmurdog]

Great to hear the situation is improving

[Sink]

Thanks for the update Joe. I've been wondering what was going on with Rita. Glad to hear the treatments are working. Trust me, I have a pretty good idea about what chemo can do to a person. Hope things continue to shrink. My prayers continue for the 2 of you.

[Mellow]

Thanks for the update Joe. I've been wondering what was going on with Rita. Glad to hear the treatments are working. Trust me, I have a pretty good idea about what chemo can do to a person. Hope things continue to shrink. My prayers continue for the 2 of you.

You too bro... I wish I could switch places with her, I'm sure you've said the same thing.. sux they have to go through this stuff.

[tommyboy]

Joe, between you and Sink I am wearing my knees out!:p: (I am trying for humor)
God bless the both of you and your S.O.'s

[uptoblackwood]

Missed this most recent update. Good news Joe. I'm sure Rita knows we are all supporting her battle.

Forest

[wjbertrand]

Joe, best wishes and prayers on Rita's continued remission. Diane went through two bouts of breast cancer over the last few years and man, that chemo can be pretty brutal. She recently had the genetic testing performed and discovered that she is positive for the BRCA1 marker. After the first of the year she is scheduled for preemptive surgery to have her ovaries removed as we both feel they are just little time bombs in there.

[Mellow]

Joe, best wishes and prayers on Rita's continued remission. Diane went through two bouts of breast cancer over the last few years and man, that chemo can be pretty brutal. She recently had the genetic testing performed and discovered that she is positive for the BRCA1 marker. After the first of the year she is scheduled for preemptive surgery to have her ovaries removed as we both feel they are just little time bombs in there.

Thanks Jeff, we feel the same way. We'll be praying for Diane's continued progress.