Fighting for Team Richard

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Update #6

over 7 years ago

Good morning all!
Dad started his chemo today, he was able to get his Chemo treatments covered through the American Cancer Society, as well as getting a less expensive treatment plan which also helped with getting approved. He will receive a pump and the chemo will administer through the pump for three days in the comfort of his home. The hardest part is he will not be able to have physical contact with his grandchildren or great grand child due to the medications. The Dr's are optimistic that they will be able to shrink the tumor for surgical removal of the tumor.
We would like to thank everyone for their love and support and everyone who has donated to our Dad's care. Your donations paid for his co-pays that are not covered by grants such as Dr consults, getting the port put in and pre-treatments that he received.
Thank you all again! Your generosity has not gone in-noticed.
Dana, Heidi, Dawn, Jamie and Debbie a/k/a Team Richard!

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On July 3rd 2017 our Dad went to the Dr because he was having pains in his belly when he ate and black stool.  He was immediately sent to the ER to be checked for internal bleeding. The bloodwork came back and our Dad and Mom were told that our Dad had a mass on his pancreas and his liver enzymes were very high and he was being admitted to the hospital for further testing. On July 4th an Oncologist came to see my Dad and explained that the mass was blocking the bile ducts and backing up his liver and he would need a stent put in and he would most likely be transferred to an Orlando hospital. By July 5th our Dad was jaundice and transferred to Orlando to receive the stent, the Dr explained to our Mom and Dad that the mass was cancer and he would need to see an oncology surgeon and oncologist for treatment right away. After many hours of waiting and praying, several different Drs came in telling us many different things and causing confusion for our us and our Mom. The decision was made that we would just wait to hear it from the surgeon. On July 6th we received the official word that yes our Dad has Pancreatic cancer, that at this time it is not operable because of the location of the golf ball size mass being against the main artery of the liver. We were informed that ALL preliminary reports show and there is no indication that the cancer has spread to any other organs, however his blood markers are extremely high. The treatment plan is to try to shrink the tumor away from the wall so they can go in and remove it. This will require aggressive chemo treatment! Our Dad will have two ports put in and chemo for the next two to three months. They will re-evaluate and see if the tumor is operable at that time. Both of our parents are retired and on a fixed income, Dad receives several pensions and VA benefits but as with any cancer treatment the cost is overwhelming for them.  Our parents have been married for 48 years have 4 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  Our Mom has just been told that the love of her life has cancer and she is holding up well, our Dad had always handled everything for our family and has been her rock through all!! He is concerned about their financial stability as I am sure you can understand.  If you can help them in any way it will be forever appreciated.  Through the years we watched as both our parents lead by example of helping out whenever someone was in need. All funds raised will go directly to Dad's medical expenses while he continues to fight to beat this cancer so he can enjoy the rest of his retirement with our Mom. Thank you all in advance for your love and support during this difficult time for our family. 

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Rick Herdendorf posted a new update:
over 7 years ago

Update #6

Good morning all!
Dad started his chemo today, he was able to get his Chemo treatments covered through the American Cancer Society, as well as getting a less expensive treatment plan which also helped with getting approved. He will receive a pump and the chemo will administer through the pump for three days in the comfort of his home. The hardest part is he will not be able to have physical contact with his grandchildren or great grand child due to the medications. The Dr's are optimistic that they will be able to shrink the tumor for surgical removal of the tumor.
We would like to thank everyone for their love and support and everyone who has donated to our Dad's care. Your donations paid for his co-pays that are not covered by grants such as Dr consults, getting the port put in and pre-treatments that he received.
Thank you all again! Your generosity has not gone in-noticed.
Dana, Heidi, Dawn, Jamie and Debbie a/k/a Team Richard!

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Rick Herdendorf posted a new update:
over 7 years ago

Update #5

Hello everyone!!

Thank you all for the very valuable information on resources and where to find help with Dad's treatments! We have calls in and are waiting on call backs. Dad is once again feeling optimistic and its ALL because of you!!!

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!!! Xoxo.

Team Rick!

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Rick Herdendorf posted a new update:
over 7 years ago

Update #4

Hello everyone! Our family wants to thank you all for the love and support shown to all of us. My parents have found out the cost of our Dad's Chemo treatments. These costs are out of pocket co-pays. He is stressed and we are all concerned he cannot afford them and will refuse treatment. He has a fighting chance here which is very rare for pancreatic cancer. They are not aware of any grants or anything to helps them with these costs. Please help us to get the word out and share please.

We know how much dads treatments are going to be $691.00 per treatment x3 treatments a month = $2000.00 a month!

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Rick Herdendorf posted a new update:
over 7 years ago

Update #3

Here is the latest update! We are overwhelmed with this happy news! But now the real fight begins and our Dad has a chance to beat this. Please donate if you can, share and please continue to pray, send positive thoughts and feel free to check in we are all part of Team Rick as he is now in fighting mode!!!
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Rick Herdendorf posted a new update:
over 7 years ago

Update #2

Hi everyone,
Here is the latest update from my Mom on my Dad. Thank you all for your continued support, thoughts and prayers! Love the family of Richard Herdendorf.

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Rick Herdendorf posted a new update:
over 7 years ago

Update #1

Thank you to all who donated yesterday! Please continue to share and if you cannot donate that is okay! Please support the page and our Dad thank you! Dana, Heidi, Dawn, Jamie and our Mom, Debbie!

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