[Family] the Dwyer saga

[Judith Stagliano]

thank you........you brought tears to my eyes and fierce love to my heart.
You are one of the best of us my darling cousin.  Love, Judy
*Judith Stagliano*
*President, Keswick C Association, Inc.*
*(561) 302-3301*
*judith.stagliano at gmail.com <judith.stagliano at gmail.com>*



On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 1:42 PM Allen Smuckler via Family <
family at lists.smuckleinstern.com> wrote:

> I'll tell you ... our family is one strong damn lot... Jim, Judy, Gail,
> and of course A, have gone through more than anyone should have to. I am so
> encouraged proud and quite frankly in Awe of the way all of you have
> handled these adversities. I know all of us have had our share, past and
> present... but a call out to you four, this round. I am thinking of
> everyone as we enter and leave this holiday season and wishing everyone
> sincere happiness, peace and of course good health. Stay safe and sound and
> we'll see each other sooner than later.
> Uncle Phil
> AKA
> Big Al
> Ro, anything we can do...please don't hesitate...
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 10:13 AM Rosalie Dwyer via Family <
> family at lists.smuckleinstern.com> wrote:
>
>> "In our continuing saga, we find our hero....."
>> Good morning all. Just a brief update. We went to Bangor last week for a
>> biopsy on Jim's lung nodule. It was found to be another metastasis from his
>> esophageal cancer, as was his brain cancer. The initial plan was to zap it
>> with radiation and move on. However, as it worked out (My dad used to say,
>> "the best laid men...") there are 4 nodules, not 1. With that being the
>> case, we are going to have to go the chemo route instead to get a systemic
>> treatment. Depending on what the insurance company ok's, the option may
>> have to be a Folfox pump which has miserable side effects. The other
>> (better) option is Cyramza combined with Abraxane. In either case, Jim will
>> start infusions next Wednesday.
>> Jim will still be teaching 2 virtually-presented classes at UMPI next
>> semester. He is just finishing his 2 Fall semester classes. They give him
>> something else to concentrate on. He's making good progress in PT/OT. He's
>> using a walker at home and a wheelchair out and about, but is using a cane
>> in therapy.
>> I'm working from home, so I'm available 24/7.
>> OK, you can go back to whatever you were doing, The story is "to be
>> continued". Peace folks!
>> Rosalie
>>
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