Bad news...

Bill Gardner · 4/19/11, 10:40 AM

I went to the doctor yesterday. We found out my cancer is progressing again. It was our hope that after my latest surgery in January my blood levels would normalize, but that is not the case.

At this point, treatment options are very limited and there really isn't much more doctors can do. We will continue to monitor the progression, and just see where that takes us. Alternative treatments are always an option but my wife and I have been dealing with this for 17 years.... we've heard just about every suggestion, so please don't make this post about that. We're use to the ups and downs associated with having cancer.

I know there are alot of you that keep us in your thoughts and prayers so I thought I would share this news with my IOW friends.

I will enjoy some great racing this season and I encourage everyone to do the same, we just never know when it might be our last race night.

cowboyhar69 · 4/19/11, 10:43 AM

Bill, keep hanging tough...you will be in everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

D.O. · 4/19/11, 11:02 AM

Our family will have you in our prayers each day. Keep up the fight and see you at LPS.
Dan & Dru Laycock and family

Gregg · 4/19/11, 11:03 AM

Keep fighting the good fight, Bill. You can count on us for prayers and support.

STIDA.com · 4/19/11, 11:09 AM

From our previous talks we both know that attitude and spirit is the best medicine and source of strength. There is NO doubt you have that. See ya at the races buddy.

racegal · 4/19/11, 11:12 AM

Bill, I will continue to keep you in my prayers every day!

Dave Argabright · 4/19/11, 11:12 AM

Bill, your courage and grace are inspiring. Will keep you in my prayers, hang in there, buddy.

Charles Nungester · 4/19/11, 11:13 AM

Bill, your always in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there big guy.

SHORTBUS · 4/19/11, 11:18 AM

Bill,
Hang in there.Give it hell all the way.I know part of what you are going through.It`s been 2 yrs. for me next month.
Stay tough my friend. See you at the races.

racefan20 · 4/19/11, 11:47 AM

Hang in there Bill, you and Shondra are in my prayers

4/19/11, 11:12 AM	#6 Re: Bad news...
racegal Senior Member Race Count This Year: 19 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,904	Bill, I will continue to keep you in my prayers every day! __________________ DD FAN-atic!! Susan St. Catherine God bless America and our troops

4/19/11, 11:13 AM	#8 Re: Bad news...
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 21,298	Bill, your always in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there big guy. __________________ Charles Nungester

4/19/11, 11:47 AM	#10 Re: Bad news...
racefan20 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,086	Hang in there Bill, you and Shondra are in my prayers __________________ John Hoover “To whom little is not enough, nothing is enough.” Epicurus

4/19/11, 10:43 AM	#2 Re: Bad news...
cowboyhar69 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,346	Bill, keep hanging tough...you will be in everyone's thoughts and prayers. Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

4/19/11, 11:02 AM	#3 Re: Bad news...
D.O. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,915	Our family will have you in our prayers each day. Keep up the fight and see you at LPS. Dan & Dru Laycock and family

4/19/11, 11:03 AM	#4 Re: Bad news...
Gregg Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,941	Keep fighting the good fight, Bill. You can count on us for prayers and support.

4/19/11, 11:09 AM	#5 Re: Bad news...
STIDA.com Senior Member Race Count This Year: 9 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 825	From our previous talks we both know that attitude and spirit is the best medicine and source of strength. There is NO doubt you have that. See ya at the races buddy.

4/19/11, 11:12 AM	#7 Re: Bad news...
Dave Argabright Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 118	Bill, your courage and grace are inspiring. Will keep you in my prayers, hang in there, buddy.

4/19/11, 11:18 AM	#9 Re: Bad news...
SHORTBUS Senior Member Race Count This Year: 35 Race Count Last Year: 61 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,560	Bill, Hang in there.Give it hell all the way.I know part of what you are going through.It`s been 2 yrs. for me next month. Stay tough my friend. See you at the races.