Serotta Pete:: Update

[SPOKE]

As many already know Serotta Pete was diagnosed with a brain tumor. What I know so far is it is about the size of a plum and is pressing against his right frontal lobe.
Surgery is tomorrow at 12:30pm. Should take about 3 hours. I'll be with him and his family during this and will send out an update once I know more.
Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
SPOKE

[Louis]

Thanks - I'll be thinking of you guys.

Louis

[pbjbike]

thanks for the update. Please keep us posted.

[retrogrouchy]

We wish him a speedy and full recovery. Please do continue to keep us posted.

[Erik.Lazdins]

Spoke - thanks for this all the good e-props I can muster as well as prayers are being sent.

Erik

[Smiley]

We wil be praying with everybody else who knows Pete, Thanks Spoke.

[Avispa]

Pete is a great asset to the forum... my best thoughts for him!

..A..

[troymac]

We will be praying for him.

[azrider]

Thoughts and Prayers.....

[uno-speedo]

good thoughts coming your way pete

[Dekonick]

I am drinking a glass of red in his honor. Get well Pete!

[GuyGadois]

Get well Pete. You have a lot of friends here pulling for you! :)

[chuckred]

As I'm suffering in the Breck68 on Saturday, I'll keep his fight in mind as a reminder of how good cycling feels compared to the real nasty stuff!

[Tom Byrnes]

Bill - Thanks for the update. Please keep us posted.

Tom

[130R]

kick that tumor's ass!

get well soon man!

- James

[oldmill]

You're in our thoughts and prayers, Pete. Get well.

[93legendti]

Thanks. Get better quickly Pete!

[soulspinner]

I too had a glass of red (normally beer) last night and continue prayers and well wishes for Pete.

[mvanhorn]

Best of luck, Pete. Does anyone know where Pete is having the surgery?
Mark

[flydhest]

Bill,
Give Linda and the girls a hug from me. Give Pete a hard time when he wakes up. :)

[SEABREEZE]

Bill - Thanks for the update. Please keep us posted.

Tom


+ 1

[texbike]

Best wishes today Pete.

Texbike

[gearguywb]

Truly a gentleman and nothing but the best wishes.

[Karin Kirk]

We're both thinking warm thoughts for Pete and hoping everything goes smoothly.
Thanks for the update Bill, keep us posted.

[Keith A]

My thoughts and prayers are with our pal Pete today and I hope that his surgery is a success and that he will make a quick and full recovery.

This is for you Pete...

http://www.bernardfarrell.com/blog/uploaded_images/RedWine-798687.jpg

[Bruce K]

I think Pete told me it would be UNC Medical Center.

Hopefully Bill/Spoke will update us when there si something to report.

BK

[Keith A]

Hopefully everyone saw this posted here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/) on the Serotta website...

As many of you already know, Pete Mckeon is undergoing surgery for a brain tumor. In typical Pete style, he continues to reference the "RED" in e-mail updates to us. Please join all the tremendously loyal forum-ites and the Family at Serotta in sending a prayer for his successful surgery and speedy recovery. As Pete put it, "they are going to work on the brain first and then reconstruct the face".

Pete also has an appointment with the Factory FIt Lab for a fit this summer and we stand ready to put him on a new ride to replace his Legend which was run over at Ride the Rockies (fortunately, Pete was not on it at the time). Get your butt up here Pete so that we can start your recovery in style; OTTROTT with the new "Stealth" matte finish?!

All our Best Pete!

[Ahneida Ride]

Pete ..

I just found out last evening .....

God Bless ... My Prayers are with you ...

Ray

[SEABREEZE]

Hopefully everyone saw this posted here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/) on the Serotta website...

Dont think the many of us forumites visit the website as much as we should.

Thanks for posting Keith...

Now we all know he's in line for a new OTTROTT...

[Kevan]

Pete,

It's another steep hill. Get out of the saddle and stomp it!

Go man!

All the best.

[SPOKE]

Surgery is done an according to the Dr it went well. Didn't take quite as long as expected. They are putting bandages on now and will wake him up shortly. He'll be in ICU for a little while I'm sure.
That's all we know right now. I'll post more when I know more.
SPOKE

[Keith A]

Thanks for the good news...please do keep us posted.

[texbike]

Surgery is done an according to the Dr it went well. Didn't take quite as long as expected. They are putting bandages on now and will wake him up shortly. He'll be in ICU for a little while I'm sure.
That's all we know right now. I'll post more when I know more.
SPOKE

Fantastic! Thanks for the update Spoke.

[zap]

Yes, thank you Spoke for the update.

[Ahneida Ride]

Spoke ...

Thanks for the update ...

Please call Kelly ..

My Best

Ray

[BumbleBeeDave]

Best of luck, Pete. Does anyone know where Pete is having the surgery?
Mark

http://www.wakemed.org/landing.cfm?id=52

[soulspinner]

Surgery is done an according to the Dr it went well. Didn't take quite as long as expected. They are putting bandages on now and will wake him up shortly. He'll be in ICU for a little while I'm sure.
That's all we know right now. I'll post more when I know more.
SPOKE


About time the good guys won one.... :banana:

[jumpjube]

For keeping Pete's forum buddies in the loop.

With all the support from this forum, this trial too shall be endured.
Then we MUST hear about the new bike plans!!! Get back to riding soon.

[jsfoster]

Pete, best wishes to a great riding mate,, Get Well, Jonathan

[SPOKE]

i left the hospital about 5:30pm. they still hadn't got Pete completely situated in ICU. He'll be there over nite with a CAT scan tomorrow to double check for any bleeding/swelling. MRI on sunday to verify that they got all the tumor and double check for anything else. Dr indicated that he may go home monday afternoon if all goes well. Pathology report by wednesday.
His wife and kids are relieved but very tired. I'm relieved and very thankful that all went well. Pete's a tough old bird so I expect he'll be back to fighting strength shortly.
SPOKE

[Smiley]

Great news and hopefully more good news to follow, Thanks Spoke

[Lucky Jack]

Attitude is half the battle - it will be a great asset for him !

[Keith A]

Thanks Spoke for the good news and on-going updates.

[keithreynolds]

+1 for all the good thoughts for our fellow cyclist. Rest up and know we're here with you.

[rydesteel]

Thanks Spoke, Our pal Pete is a tough old Bird but I'm very glad to hear he's doing well. Frank

[Dekonick]

Attitude is half the battle - it will be a great asset for him !

Or is that half the bottle?

Good news thus far! Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Pete - get well soon! :beer:

[mgm777]

Pete - You're in my prayers. Get well my friend.

[SEABREEZE]

i left the hospital about 5:30pm. they still hadn't got Pete completely situated in ICU. He'll be there over nite with a CAT scan tomorrow to double check for any bleeding/swelling. MRI on sunday to verify that they got all the tumor and double check for anything else. Dr indicated that he may go home monday afternoon if all goes well. Pathology report by wednesday.
His wife and kids are relieved but very tired. I'm relieved and very thankful that all went well. Pete's a tough old bird so I expect he'll be back to fighting strength shortly.
SPOKE

Terrific news, yes we all our releived.

Hopefully, now the family can get some deserved rest.

Besides sending out my wishes for PETE'S speedy recovery. I would ike to mention the immediate family has been on immense stress, heartful wishes for you folks as well.

[Climb01742]

pete is very lucky to have you, spokes, as his pal. in a world where facebook has lowered the threshold for what a "friend" is, you are giving the word its true meaning. good on you. i know you mean a lot to pete.

[alancw3]

pete is very lucky to have you, spokes, as his pal. in a world where facebook has lowered the threshold for what a "friend" is, you are giving the word its true meaning. good on you. i know you mean a lot to pete.

+1 climb01742. and pete the best of luck to you!

[1happygirl]

So sorry to hear Pete! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm praying for you guys.

[SPOKE]

got in to see Pete in Neuro ICU this morning. he was very alert and Dr indicated he responded very well to the basic neuro tests. he was being preped for a trip thru the MRI to check to make sure they got all the tumor and check for blood clots.
We have the old dog back!!!
SPOKE

[Karin Kirk]

That's excellent news - thanks for keeping us all right in the loop Bill.
Go Pete, go!

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . Thanks so much for the update, Sir! It is VERY much appreciated!

BBD

[soulspinner]

pete is very lucky to have you, spokes, as his pal. in a world where facebook has lowered the threshold for what a "friend" is, you are giving the word its true meaning. good on you. i know you mean a lot to pete.

+1, thanks for updating ....

[Keith A]

That is great news...thanks for keeping us posted!

[that guy]

Go pete!

[David Kirk]

Excellent!

Dave

[Don49]

Happy to hear the good news!

Somebody smuggle a laptop in for Pete.

[TAW]

Thanks for the update, hoping for a speedy recovery. :)

[Bruce K]

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Does anyone know if you can mail order/ship red? :D

BK

[Chief]

Wonderful, let's hope and pray for a speedy recovery!

[MarinRider]

Great News! Go Pete Go!

[sc53]

Maybe his hair will all grow back! So glad you are feeling alert, Pete. Praying for you and your family~see you on a bike soon!

[gasman]

Thanks for the update.
Hope all continues well.

[hookookadoo]

Great news. Go Pete!!!!!

[Jeff Weir]

Thats great news!

Pete, your next glass/bottle of red is on us.

[TriJim]

Speedy recovery.

Soon time to start training for TdF and your seven victories! Of course you'll always be on the top step at the Serotta Forum. :beer:

[Nil Else]

Get well soon Pete!!

You should beat this little thing no problem since your nicest moderator I know of and a really good guy. :)

[SPOKE]

Pete's doing well. looks like he'll be going home tomorrow afternoon.
he really appreciates all of you in our forum family. thanks so much for sending all the "get well wishes"
cheers....SPOKE

[BumbleBeeDave]

Thanks so much for the update!

BBD

[Bruce K]

Excellent news !!!!!

I've still got fingers and toes crossed but it sounds like good progress.

BK

[soulspinner]

:banana:

[Elefantino]

Yahoo! :banana:

Get that man on the Internets quickly so we can continue more get wells.

Hope a good red is what the doctor ordered!

[thegunner]

i won't be satisfied until i see his somewhat cryptic posts on the forum!

[Jack Brunk]

God bless the great medicine we have here in the US. Get well pete as fast as you can. Fight the good fight,

[scrubadub]

Heal quickly Pete!

[mikki]

Oh my, I haven't been on the forum for a long while and when I tuned in, was shocked to read this about dear Pete. He sounds like he was in good hands and coupled with his wonderful attitude is going to be back on his bike in no time.

Please send both my husband Michael and my regards and we will be praying for a complete & rapid recovery.

Gees, you thought he lived every moment fully before...wait until he's gone through this journey!

Warm Regards

Mikki

[SamIAm]

Just heard from a mutual friend that Dr. thinks he got the whole tumor and the MRI looked good. WHEN the biopsy comes back as benign on Wednesday, he should be good to go.

[SPOKE]

Pete is asleep.........at home.
SPOKE

[Keith A]

Great news! Let's hope that the pathology comes back good too.

[OtayBW]

Good Grief! I just heard this news. Glad to hear that things went smoothly and that you are back on the mend, Pete.

[StellaBlue]

Pullin for ya Pete...

[Stewball]

Always pulling for ya Pete; thanks Spoke.

[rdparadise]

Pete's doing well. looks like he'll be going home tomorrow afternoon.
he really appreciates all of you in our forum family. thanks so much for sending all the "get well wishes"
cheers....SPOKE

Spoke thanks for the update and for watching over our old friend. Glad to hear Pete's heading home soon! What wonderful news!

Bob

[dogdriver]

Get well soon, Pete-- I'm holding you to the RDU ride promise... the bike and route are on you, dinner and wine on me...

[SEABREEZE]

Great news! Let's hope that the pathology comes back good too.

WELL SAID...

Shot out to and your family... PETE

[William]

Go Pete Go!!! :banana: :beer:






William


PS: I'll handle the rodent for you till you get back. :D

[RABikes2]

What great news! Go Pete, go!

Thanks for the updates Bill!

RA

[bozman]

thanks for keeping us posted. get well soon, Pete.

[Sandy]

You are the heart and soul of the forum. The irreplaceable cog that moves it all efficiently and effectively. May your recovery proceed at the rate at which you solve Serotta forum members problems, and soon feel as well as all of your Serotta friends do as they are touched by your warmth and caring goodness.

We all miss you and need you back.


Sandy

[weisan]

Pete-pal, I came up with my own test to determine if you are truly getting back to your former self...so, please sit up and pay attention and answer the question truthfully...

"Exactly how many bike do you have??"

[bobswire]

I was told you can judge the worth of a man by his friends. You must be a millionaire tens times over judging by this forum. Looking forward to reading your posts and seeing your new bike in the future.

-Bob

[Mr. Squirrel]

Pete-pal, I came up with my own test to determine if you are truly getting back to your former self...so, please sit up and pay attention and answer the question truthfully...

"Exactly how many bike do you have??"


how many front wheels did you formerly own? ;)

mr. squirrel

[thegunner]

how many front wheels did you formerly own? ;)

mr. squirrel

even the squirrel's concerned :)

[SPOKE]

Once again I'd like to thank all of you for your good wishes for Pete's speedy recovery.

Pete's been resting at home since Monday afternoon. We are still waiting on the pathology report. Possibility tomorrow or Monday.
Cheers.......SPOKE

[SEABREEZE]

Thanks Spoke

[Dekonick]

Side note...

Hopefully not needed....

but...

in case....

http://www.ralphmoss.com/html/reports.shtml

[frannek]

Get well Pete. And Bill, call me if he or the family need anything at all from Anne and I.

Frank
Frank's Cyclery

[SPOKE]

Pete is doing well. He's a luck man to have a wife that knows how to take excellent care of him.
I saw him for a few minutes friday afternoon and he looked very good considering he had been up since 6am in order to get to the Dr to have the staples removed from his incision site. Dr also got his medication better controlled so he is not in as much discomfort.
He and his wife will meet with the Dr tomorrow to discuss the pathology results. Please continue your good wishes and prayers for our pal.
cheers.......SPOKE

[spamjoshua]

Best wishes to you and your family.

[flickwet]

I've never met ya, but wish only the best for ya. Ya shur got a lot of friends out here, We are are pulling for ya

[Ginger]

C'mon Pete, we have one hill to go before lunch and a nice glass of red!

I hope they have you on good pain meds and all the doctor's reports come back with happy news.

Ginger

(Spoke, Thanks for the updates!)

[Tom]

Hope the path report comes back good news. The waiting is the worst.

[SPOKE]

Once again.....Pete is doing well. He will need to endure some chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Fortunately Pete goes into this with very good overall fitness (best I've seen in about 15years). Treatments will start in early august once his incision heals a bit more.
All for now.......SPOKE

[Crazy Chris]

Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.

[mcgillicuddy_p]

Best wishes Pete! We are all pulling for you.

[SEABREEZE]

Once again.....Pete is doing well. He will need to endure some chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Fortunately Pete goes into this with very good overall fitness (best I've seen in about 15years). Treatments will start in early august once his incision heals a bit more.
All for now.......SPOKE


Thanks Spoke for posting...

My families prayers are with you and your family...

[thwart]

As someone said earlier, Pete's a tough old bird.

Hope the chemo and radiation treatments go well and successfully.

[Dekonick]

OK - I am sure Pete has top notch care.... but just to toss out there a possible solution to all of the trials, etc available, PLEASE research the MOSS REPORT.

WE used them for my mother in law - while not cheap ( a grand + back 10 years ago) it was the only place that objectively looked at what was available (besides the typical chemo and radiation) at the time who had research to support possible experimental programs, etc.

Either way,

Pete - best wishes for a speedy recovery. Cancer sucks.

I say this as I drink red in your honor... :)

[Jack Brunk]

Fight the good fight Pete. My wife gets her subclavian shunt put in on Friday for her aggressive chemo treatment. The first thing she ask me was how is your friend on the serotta forum doing? Cancer has a way of forming a bond that's hard to describe to people who have never had the disease. She is pulling for you and so am I. Sometimes I feel what ive gone through is like a flu or cold. Pete, we are all in the battle to fight this shiity disease and we will win. Sorry for the rant.

[Kevan]

Reading this thread, H. G. Wells hit the nail on the head when he mentioned an adult, a bicycle, and hope. You folk are swell.

Pete, it's been said again and again and it can bare the repeating, hug our wheel, we're pulling for you.

[Steevo]

Pete, Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Keith A]

Jack -- Wow, I didn't know about your wife :( I'll certainly keep her in our thoughts and prayers too!

[sc53]

Good luck with your treatments to come, Pete. I pray for a good outcome and full recovery, followed by a nice ride on one of your lovely bikes!

[William]

Best wishes all around for a short fight and speedy recovery.





William

[SEABREEZE]

Fight the good fight Pete. My wife gets her subclavian shunt put in on Friday for her aggressive chemo treatment. The first thing she ask me was how is your friend on the serotta forum doing? Cancer has a way of forming a bond that's hard to describe to people who have never had the disease. She is pulling for you and so am I. Sometimes I feel what ive gone through is like a flu or cold. Pete, we are all in the battle to fight this shiity disease and we will win. Sorry for the rant.


Auful nice for your wife to think about your freind on the serrota sight, well you know what, tell her right back at you from the folks of the serrota site.

Will be praying for her...

Disease sucks...

[Pete Serotta]

Everyone, thanks for the thoughts and the support!!!!



Jack,,,,also special thanks and tell your wife I plan to meet her in a few months.........and have some RED with you!!!!! PETE


Originally Posted by Jack Brunk
Fight the good fight Pete. My wife gets her subclavian shunt put in on Friday for her aggressive chemo treatment. The first thing she ask me was how is your friend on the serotta forum doing? Cancer has a way of forming a bond that's hard to describe to people who have never had the disease. She is pulling for you and so am I. Sometimes I feel what ive gone through is like a flu or cold. Pete, we are all in the battle to fight this shiity disease and we will win. Sorry for the rant.

[thegunner]

oh snap, pete's back

[soulspinner]

Wont be long youll be back in the saddle again :beer:

[Gothard]

Great to read you'r eback and posting Pete.
You still must see/taste what the vineyard in front of my house produces (my vineyard in fact).
I'll keep a sip for you.

[RABikes2]

So good to see you posting, Pete! Sending lots of big hugs!

Thanks again Spoke for keeping us updated and taking care of our good friend!

RA

[SEABREEZE]

Great news Pete, strong enough and well enought that you want to use the computer.

My thoughts are with you every day.

Keep up the fight buddy.

[SEABREEZE]

Everyone, thanks for the thoughts and the support!!!!



Jack,,,,also special thanks and tell your wife I plan to meet her in a few months.........and have some RED with you!!!!! PETE


Originally Posted by Jack Brunk
Fight the good fight Pete. My wife gets her subclavian shunt put in on Friday for her aggressive chemo treatment. The first thing she ask me was how is your friend on the serotta forum doing? Cancer has a way of forming a bond that's hard to describe to people who have never had the disease. She is pulling for you and so am I. Sometimes I feel what ive gone through is like a flu or cold. Pete, we are all in the battle to fight this shiity disease and we will win. Sorry for the rant.
__________________
Pete Mckeon
pete@serotta.com

[Kevan]

Thank goodness!

Sandy IM'd me a few days back and told me he was now in charge. He then gave me a list of demands he expected me to complete. All I can say is...

PHEW!!!

[1happygirl]

My Grandmother who became ill said, Everyday in every way I am getting better and better.

Glad you are up and posting!

My family is praying for you Pete!

[Pete Serotta]

I can not put into words how much I truly appreciate your posts, notes, cards, fruit, prayers, and positive thoughts.... THANKS THANKS THANKS from the bottom of my heart,

I am looking forward to all the wonderful rides, drinks of red, and great gatherings after the treatments!!!!



Thanks from the bottom of my heart to a wonderful group of people.


PETE

[1centaur]

Pete's back.

Time to talk politics!
:eek:

[avalonracing]

Pete,
We are all REALLY happy to see you posting already! You are another "Hard-man" in my book!

[rwsaunders]

Pete...I noticed your posts today...we have to watch what we post again, as BBDave has been way too liberal. :cool:

[BumbleBeeDave]

Pete...I noticed your posts today...we have to watch what we post again, as BBDave has been way too liberal. :cool:

You're BANNED!!! :D :p ;)

BBD

[Pete Serotta]

Yes Dave has been distracted :beer:


Good to be back with you all wonderful folks!!!!



PETE

[djg]

Yes Dave has been distracted :beer:


Good to be back with you all wonderful folks!!!!



PETE

Good to see you up and typing. All the best Pete.

[Karin Kirk]

Ah, life is somewhat back to normal with Pete back on the board.
Pete, we're here for you every step of the way. Keep up the good work! :banana:

[Mr. Squirrel]

Ah, life is somewhat back to normal with Pete back on the board.




what? mr.pete's back?

http://www.zeigen.com/blog/wp-content/dramatic-chipmunk.gif



welcome back mr. pete....but i', still keeping those wheels. ;)

mr. squirrel

[rdparadise]

I can not put into words how much I truly appreciate your posts, notes, cards, fruit, prayers, and positive thoughts.... THANKS THANKS THANKS from the bottom of my heart,

I am looking forward to all the wonderful rides, drinks of red, and great gatherings after the treatments!!!!


Thanks from the bottom of my heart to a wonderful group of people.


PETE


You Are The Man Pete! Best to you for a full and quick recovery!

Regards,

Bob

[FMS_rider]

Pete,
I just got a call from BBD about what has happened and would like to say that from what I have seen and heard about you, that tumor has no chance. Dave said that the surgery went well and I hope you will be back on your bike soon, if you are not already.
All my best,
Lew

[Buzz]

Hi Pete -

Maria and I are so happy to hear that you are up and about and have a plan of action. As you know Maria went through surgeries, chemo, radiation and six months later was riding in Italy. Time to plan a trip for your comeback!

Wishing you a speedy recovery,

Buzz and Maria

[Pete Serotta]

and I look forward to seeing you in the spring for the annual...... PETE

Hi Pete -

Maria and I are so happy to hear that you are up and about and have a plan of action. As you know Maria went through surgeries, chemo, radiation and six months later was riding in Italy. Time to plan a trip for your comeback!

Wishing you a speedy recovery,

Buzz and Maria

[Pete Serotta]

Dr. Henry Friedman from the DUKE program called my wife Linda today, He is world known and is on the path to get me fixed.!!!!

We were to use someone else who is good , but friends have called in favors and he is the best!!!!!! and he took time to personally call and start a process.


This is wonderful news but means chemo and radiation will be a little later for he is to look at pathology samples and everything else.


Other news is that I will be going to see Ben and Stan early OCT for a new toy - - - the OTTROTT!!!!!!!!



Life is good and lots of wonderful folks out there... THANKS for all the support

Pete

[Blue Jays]

Best wishes to feel as good-as-new soon!

[PaulE]

Dr. Henry Friedman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1Z8yMxSf5E)

[drewski]

Andrew from Charlotte:

Pete:


I wish you a speedy recovery. I wish you and your family lots of
strength and positive thoughts during your ordeal. I am sure you will be out riding again soon.


Andrew

[Dash Riprock]

Pete,
I just got off the phone with Bill Davis.

Wanted to let you know that all of your RtR friends are thinking or you and praying for a quick recovery!

KICK CANCERS ASS!!!!!

[mikki]

Pete,
I just got off the phone with Bill Davis.

Wanted to let you know that all of your RtR friends are thinking or you and praying for a quick recovery!

KICK CANCERS ASS!!!!!

Hi Pete:

Your very favorite bottle of red will await you on the other end of chemo.
Just let us know what red that might be....

Mikki and Michael Anderson

P.S. Tonight (Aug 8th, a friend who is battling her second round of cancer, chemo & radiation just called to say that the cat-scan showed NO CANCER!!! Good News...)

[Big Dan]

Get well Pete....

[Pete Serotta]

RED wine, or beer will be in abundance when it is behind me. (for all of us)

I actually got to drive today and even go to the gym for a workout. Lighter than usual and the "usual" is prior to surgery.

Trying to gain some strength back prior to CHEMO. We are still moving all the tests to DUKE and I hope we are done by TUESDAY and Dr Friedman does a plan and we get started in a week.

I can not put into words how much I appreciate your support BUT we will celebrate putting this behind me.!!!!

Thanks again PETE

[SEABREEZE]

Looks like you are burning the midnight oil at 2.35am. You need your rest..

Continue to fill better.All the best with the rest of therapy you will be receiving shortly.

[Pete Serotta]

SEABREEZE]


Thanks....yeah the early mornings are sometimes difficult. Henry Friedman from DUKE as of this morning has all the info from the activity over the past 4 weeks....so we should have our first meeting with him by end of week and I would think the treatment will then start next week.



PETE

[SEABREEZE]

Throughout the whole ordeal, each phase can be very stressful on you and your famiy.

I have had a chronic illness since mid 80's.Been fighting it since then. No answer for it, only treat symtoms.. For the first time in this last year , Ive been hospitalized several times, and have been in bed for the last six months.

I certainly understand occassional rough nights.

I admire your fight and attitude.

Rest and get strong...

[Pete Serotta]

If DUKE can help you, I have an extra room for you to bunk in while you are there. PETE


Throughout the whole ordeal, each phase can be very stressful on you and your famiy.

I have had a chronic illness since mid 80's.Been fighting it since then. No answer for it, only treat symtoms.. For the first time in this last year , Ive been hospitalized several times, and have been in bed for the last six months.

I certainly understand occassional rough nights.

I admire your fight and attitude.

Rest and get strong...

[SEABREEZE]

Thats very kind of you, cant do much of any traveling at this time, if and when I get stronger, I certainly will consider it...

Perhaps when you are finished going through your ordeal, I will give you a history of my illness.

Dont want to bother you at this time, you have enough to deal with..

[Pete Serotta]

Have another MRI tonight at DUKE and then the first visit to a Doctor at their Brain Cancer Hospital in the morning. Hopefully by Monday the plan forward will be developed and started.

Again I can not express how much I continue to appreciate all your support and encouragement that you all have provided.

THANKS
PETE

[Len J]

Have another MRI tonight at DUKE and then the first visit to a Doctor at their Brain Cancer Hospital in the morning. Hopefully by Monday the plan forward will be developed and started.

Again I can not express how much I continue to appreciate all your support and encouragement that you all have provided.

THANKS
PETE

Pete:

Just checked in here for the first time in a while.

Thoughts and Prayers friend...thoughts and prayers.

reach out if you need me.

Len

[93legendti]

Best Wishes Pete-it's great to have you back!
Best wishes to Jack's wife and Seabreeze.

[hybridbellbaske]

Forum members Bruce K, (all the way from Gloucester Mass), Hybridbellbasket and Rustychisel, as well as their respective partners- had a dinner in Adelaide South Australia last Tuesday evening- at which Pete's health was toasted- with a nice red from the Adelaide Hills- a Heartland Dolcetto.

Cheers!

[Pete Serotta]

Had another MRI last evening and I hope the pesty Tumor is history. I will be back with them at 9AM today to hear their finding and plans for treatment. It looks like the Chemo and Radiation will start toward the end of next week. Depends on how long it takes to make the mask they put on your head for the Radiation sessions.

I am a little nervous this morning to hear what the MRI showed OR hopefully was unable to show.

Lots of very nice medical folks there and also many folks who are in the same challenge that I am.


Again thanks for all the notes and encouragement. WE(you and I) will be having MANY glasses :beer: when this is behind me - - So stay Thirsty for the bars in SARATOGA or RALEIGH, in the fall, will be for us!!!


PETE

[jumpjube]

Having now lived in Durham ("City of Medicine") for more than three decades, we can assure you that Duke Medical Center is cutting edge -- no pun intended.

They will take excellent care of you, Pete. Hope you get fantastic news today!!

John

[Karin Kirk]

Thanks for the update Pete, and I am glad you are in such good hands at Duke. We are all pulling for you and thinking good thoughts that the news will be positive! :banana:

[soulspinner]

Fingers crossed bike brother!

[Keith A]

Be well my friend. Look at this way, it took having cancer before Lance could win the Tour de France. So it looks like we should see you on the podium come next July.

Prayers and thoughts continue to be sent your way.

[Pete Serotta]

Last night we went for another MRI at Duke, this morning we met with the doctor, and the MRI which was almost one month since my surgery showed no growth which is wonderful for such an aggressive cancer. They also said the doctor that operated did an outstanding job. Tomorrow we go back for more meetings in the morning and to meet with the radiation oncologist. The treatment will consist of radiation and chemo for 6 weeks M-F, with an MRI 2 weeks into radiation and follow-on radiation every 2 months. After the six weeks, I will be in a maintenance mode which will consist of chemo 5 days a month for 6 months, this is taken orally.


And again thanks for all the support and prayers. Look forward to seeing you either in Raleigh in the fall OR in SARATOGA NY.


I did read the book about LANCE that was his first book when he was diagnosed with cancer. I appreciate it being recommended to me,


PETE

[firerescuefin]

Pete,

Awesome news! I was looking at the time this morning and thinking..."Pete has already had his meeting", and hoping that your next post would be positive. I will keep you in my prayers and continue to encourage you to fight the good fight.

Geoff

[OtayBW]

Last night we went for another MRI at Duke, this morning we met with the doctor, and the MRI which was almost one month since my surgery showed no growth which is wonderful for such an aggressive cancer. They also said the doctor that operated did an outstanding job.
:beer:

[soulspinner]

Yeah baby! :beer:

[SamIAm]

Great news Pete.

[round]

Ciao Pete,
i miei migliori auguri dal profondo del cuore , pensa positivo sii forte .
un abbraccio
Dario Pegoretti

[Pete Serotta]

Ciao Pete,
i miei migliori auguri dal profondo del cuore , pensa positivo sii forte .
un abbraccio
Dario Pegoretti


Drinks are on me at the Handmade. :beer: :beer:


Regards Pete

[dimsy]

in mine as well, good luck Pete.

edit: a bit late on this one, glad to hear you pulled through!