Rollie is Rallying!!!

Eight radiation, and ten chemotherapy  treatments will not keep a good man down!  Week one of treatment has shown that Rollie is ready to win this fight due to his and Carol’s positive outlook. Rollie looks as good as ever, is feeling good, and is rolling with the punches as only Rollie could do. They have been visiting with many friends as always, and have also taken time out for walks to enjoy the temperate fall we have been having recently.  The Cahalane “clan” is looking forwards to being together in Winter Park for Thanksgiving just after Rollie’s first round of treatment, and we will celebrate and give special thanks to our family.

Our hearts go out to the White family, whom has recently been faced with a cancer diagnosis.  Please know that you will be in our daily prayers alongside Rollie.

The Cahalane’s

Positive Thinking!

POSITIVE THINKING CAN PRODUCE POSITIVE RESULTS!

Anyone who has seen or heard from Rollie recently can attest to the fact that he is a survivor, and a good one at that.  Anyone who lives with a brain tumor and a craniotomy is a survivor.  Rollie's upbeat attitude and positive thinking proves that.  Rollie looks as good as ever, is as sharp as tack, and is the same old Rollie that we all love and know.

Treatment (chemo and radiation) will begin early next week, and will be for five weeks instead of six weeks due to a need for a higher dose and concentration of radiation at the site for this particular type of tumor. Thanksgiving will take on a whole new meaning this year, as it will every single day between now and then, and every day thereafter. 

We have a note on our family chalkboard: "Every Day: A Prayer for Papa".  We thank you for keeping  Rollie and Carol in your prayers each day.


The Cahalanes

A New Arrival!

Rollie is at home in WP and is getting stronger every day.  It is remarkable how great he looks and how sharp he is after having brain surgery a little over two weeks ago! Rollie has a very upbeat and positive attitude which is aiding greatly in his recovery. He is out walking each day and actually walked down to the ball fields to checkout the firefighter command center for the wildfire that is burning west of Fraser (fortunately, the fire is not threatening their home).  We will be meeting with Oncology this Thursday to come up with a "plan of attack" and a treatment schedule. We will keep you up to date as we know more.

Rollie and Carol have been blessed with a new grandson.  The chain has been broken and the Cahalane family name will be carried on! Fletcher Hamilton Cahalane was born this past Sunday, October 3rd in Estes Park.  Rollie was one of his first visitors and was a very proud Papa!

Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers,

The Cahalanes