A new chapter in Chef Hanks life.... Im so blessed that all my children still live close by and are so supportive. We had a family dinner that gave me an opportunity to share my recent health challenge with my family tonight. Monday my good friend Dr. Bill Placilla, who is also my family doctor, ordered some blood work to drill down on my tiredness, and a couple other mild symptoms like itchy skin. I thought I was allergic to my new puppy. The good news is that I am not. The blood work turned into orders for further tests at Radiology Associates which turned into an immediate order to check in at THM for deeper probing. I should say that everyone at both facilities were the utmost professionals and in so many cases treated me like family. Paloma at TMH was like a daughter. Dr. Konda was so professional yet deeply caring. She worked two and a half hours probing my digestive track, inserting a stint to restore digestion, and mapping my tumor. What a skilled and dedicated individual. My sister, Karen Sutton, was with me to support me and hear what the doctors said, beyond what I could hear... I was like ...cancer, bla bla bla... And she was strong enough to have an intelligent conversation with my caregivers. My wife, Lourdes B Madsen, has been my rock and my sounding board. My martial art Masters never prepared me for this one. Turns out my days may be limited. I am diagnosed with cancer of the Pancreas. A short few years ago this was practically a death sentence. I am to meet an oncologist tomorrow to setup chemotherapy with intent to shrink the tumor then possibly have it removed by a very involved surgery at Shands. I am stoked for a fight and pray for the strength. I will post to my friends throughout the progress of this new chapter of my life. I will pray for the strength to fight and for the serenity to accept Gods plan for me. I am blessed to have notice that my end in this plane could be near- it is giving me time to get my final plan for my familys security and wellbeing in place. For this good fortune I am truly humbled and grateful to my creator. Not sure how frequent my food posts will be at this point, but I do intend to share my blessings as they flow to me. May God bless you all as he has surely blessed my life.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 02:17:27 +0000
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