Rex is USATF/IAAF official and masters champ.
On Facebook late Wednesday, all-around champion
Rex Harvey, 69, posted an update on
his cancer fight: “Just finished a CAT scan and got good news and bad. The good news was that there has been no change in the spot of cancer in my abdomen lining (in the area of my heart and a smaller spot in the lining below the liver). The bad news is that the four chemo treatments with the extra chemicals that I have just finished did not knock it out. So next step is to consult with a gastro-oncologist surgeon in Houston (at
MD Anderson) who has worked with appendix cancer before. (It’s so rare that most doctors have never heard of it. He also is a
HiPec (heated chemicals pumped through the entire abdominal cavity) expert.
http://levgrossman.com/tramadol-online/ is a very powerful painkiller. Therefore, it is available only on prescription. So far the doctors have said they would never do another HiPec (they did one with my original surgery July 1, 2014), but they have now seen some success with a second surgery and HiPec, and may want to do that. I will try to let everyone know what is going on, but promise not to bore you with more medical news than you want to hear.” Never boring, Rex. We are pulling for you in every way!
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Rex, you’re a strong man both physically and spiritually, and that will help you down the road.
Over the years you have impressed a lot of people with your kindness and dedication to doing the right thing, and it goes without saying that you have many admirers.
In brief, Rex, you have many friends both in the US and around the world, and they will continue to pull for Rex Harvey. Good luck to you.
Our prayers continue for you Rex.
REX, MANY ARE PULLING FOR YOU.
I have been fortunate to meet Rex and is a great person and a strong spirit from San Sebastian Spain and wish you a speedy recovery.
one great guy and i will certainly have him in my prayers at Mass.
Your in my thoughts and prayers Rex- It was great to see you in Lyon !
I was so pleased to see you in Lyon and looking so good and positive. We are all thinking of you on this side of the Atlantic.
Rex is undoubtedly one of the most amazing athletes in track and field, all ages, all events. But more importantly, in the history of track and field, he has also been the most dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly, and responsible person insofar as his work as a leader, technical guru, tireless meet official, walking Wikipedia, and friendly helper to those in need. Not a nicer guy on the planet–we are all pulling for you, Rex.
Great to finally meet Rex in Lyon, where he worked tirelessly every day as a meet official in a variety of events. A super guy.
Well Rex, no growth IS great news! Sounds a bit like being tied for the lead with the 1500m remaining. Time to dig in and prevail after running a gutsy race! We in the track community are counting on your leadership for many years to come…good luck with your upcoming challenges my friend!
Rex,
Glad to hear the good news. All the kindness and compassion you have given to others will come back to you and help you beat this challenge. I look forward to seeing you back in action soon.
great athlete ,an even greater guy..my best
If anyone can succeed here it is you Rex…Thinking of you and praying for you.
With great affection, gratitude, and all very best wishes to you, dear Rex!
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