Claudia, If you ever want to send a personal message, I would like to keep in touch with you. So far, we are very lucky with Richard's prognosis. We have decided that when he's through with treatment, we are going to do everything we want to and live in the moment as much as possible. All the doctors are positive about a favorable long term outlook, but I've learned from this forum that there are no guarantees. I pray everyday for the strength to handle whatever happens and for the good Lord to hold us in the palm of his hand. Also for all the others suffering with this dreaded disease.... Blessings, Geri