Stable

Main Entry:	stable
Part of Speech:	adjective
Definition:	constant, fixed; resistant
Synonyms:	abiding, anchored, balanced, brick-wall, calm, deep-rooted, durable, enduring, equable, established, even, fast, firm, immutable, invariable, lasting, nailed, perdurable, permanent, poised, reliable, resolute, safe, secure, set, set in stone, solid, solid as a rock, sound, stabile, stalwart, stationary, staunch, staying put, steadfast, steady, stout, strong, sturdy, substantial, sure, together, tough, unalterable, unchangeable, un-fluctuating, uniform, unvarying, unwavering, well-built, well-founded

Rollie had an MRI last Thursday, a follow-up from the first one done back in October.  After reading the MRI yesterday, the oncologist’s words were "Stable disease with no new areas".  The words above can surely describe some qualities of Rollie, and many of these qualities, along with his continued positive outlook, appear to be helping to beat this thing.  Since his platelets and white blood counts have always been in the normal range, he can forgo the blood tests usually done after each chemo round and he will not need to be seen again until April when they will do another MRI. Rollie will however continue with the double-dose of chemo which he takes the last five days of each month through the month of May.

We feel that this is all very positive news and the best that we can expect.

Thanks to everyone for your concern, and continued prayers,

The Cahalanes