Rick’s Story

Site created on November 28, 2018

In 1985, Rick fought and BEAT cancer. He has spent the last 30+ years enjoying a cancer free life. In July of this year, Rick went to the doctor due to some discomfort in his side. A CT scan and blood work were unremarkable.  When the discomfort did not subside, Rick went back to the doctor.  This time testing showed Pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver. Rick began his second battle with cancer on 11/26/2018.


After nearly four decades in public education, Rick retired in 2014.  He and Janet have spend the last four years enjoying fantastic experiences with each other along with their 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren.  They have traveled to a variety of destinations with both family and friends.


Our hope is that with Rick's positive attitude, healthy lifestyle, encouragement from family/friends. and top notch medical care that Rick and Janet can continue to enjoy the many gifts they have been given in life.


The intention behind this site is to give our family and friends near and far updates on Rick's progress, as well as a place to encourage him as beats cancer once again!

Newest Update

Journal entry by James Rogers

Sorry for the lack of updates.  We still had a little elevation in the CA19 numbers, but they are back on a downward trend.  The numbers on Tuesday were 2378, which is down 800 from two weeks ago.  Not bad considering almost exactly one year ago the CA19 was more than 300,000!   

As you know, back in summer Rick was doing so well Dr AJ decided to take him off one chemical and give him a little "holiday" from treatment.  It didn't work out so well and the CA19 started to head upward.  So it was back to the old regime for the future or at least the next ten weeks or so.  Great news is the PEtscan shows tumors on the liver are still getting smaller.  

Rick and Janet have been doing lots of travel.  Rick got to see his 49'ers on Monday with an old college buddy.  I won't comment further.  The four of us are headed on a Caribbean cruise over New Year's Eve.  They are headed to Hawaii in the Spring.  Of course you know, they have a new grandson with another grandchild due in May.  Life is Good!
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