Saturday, April 16, 2016

April 16, 2016 Update (Bob Dorr)

Here's an update.

As of mid-April, I continue to lose my ability to type on a keyboard. I can still talk. My speech is mostly intact and I encourage friends to call me at (703) 264-8950. I am suffering no discomfort and am in great spirits. I am enjoying the time connecting with friends and family, and most of all taking advantage of the occasional free lunch or milkshake.

In October, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor known as a Glioblastoma Multiforme.

This type of tumor is always fatal. Life expectancy generally runs from three to fifteen months.

I had brain surgery December 2 and completed radiation and chemo February 25. In April, I will be in my fourth round of chemo; one that requires taking pills for one full week each month.

Other than losing the ability to type on a keyboard, I've experienced no discomfort, pain, or side effects.

Books
My most popular book is "AIR POWER ABANDONED," the story of the F-22 Raptor, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, General T. Michael Moseley, and Gates's firing of the Air Force leadership.

Price per book when ordered from me is $22. All proceeds are donated to the Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, a 501(c )(3) charity. And, yes, it's on Kindle, too.

Bob

(703) 264-8950

Robert F. Dorr
3411 Valewood Drive
Oakton VA 22124
robert.f.dorr@cox.net

5 comments :

  1. Bob, I cannot imagine what you are going through right now, but you're facing it with grit, courage and determination. I wish you the best. Jeff Brown

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  2. Bob, you sent me a signed copy of Mission to Berlin which I gave to my husband. He was very pleased with it. I wanted to let you know that my father went through several rounds of Temodar with very good success. Also, a very good friend of mine has been living with GBM and has also had very good luck with Temodar. I wish you good health on your journey.

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    1. That's encouraging. Temodar seems to help here too. Hey, why not get him my latest book. From me, it's $22

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  3. Praying for you every day Bob, you are truly amazing!! Love you buddy!! My stongest prayers and wishes for all good, Jeannette

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  4. Check out the 60 minutes episode where they had a promising trial of polio injected into Glioblastoma. I had 2 friends with this type of cancer.

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