Ivan's Health Update

Dear Friends and Family-

Just wanted to let you know that I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in early June and have spent the last few weeks since then doing the research (with the the help of my amazing cousins, Drs. Alan and Michael Moskowitz) to assemble the best possible medical team and treatment plan to battle this disease. I will be having surgery up in San Francisco at UCSF Medical Center. My cousins' were able to connect me with one of the leading colorectal surgeons on the West Coast, Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar who will be doing my surgery sometime at the end of Aug. or in Sept.(tba) I will be starting pre-surgery chemoradiation down in Santa Cruz on July 7th supervised by oncologist Mike Wu and radiologist, Jay Meisel. I have quickly established a good relationship with both and feel secure in their hands.

I'm thankful for all the love and support that I'm getting from my family and friends-grateful that I have Toby(daughter) and Jade (granddaughter)now living with me(as of April) to keep me company through this difficult period .I would very much welcome any messages that you care to send me through this blog. I'll try to answer them as I can and keep this blog updated with current news and thoughts.

All my love, Ivan

Ivan's blog

Hi, 

This is Dale. I've set up this new blog for Ivan to update his friends and family about his life and health. Please check back for his posts.