"The Empire Strikes Back"

Dear Friends,

I have mentioned in previous postings the writings of one author who called cancer, "The Emperor of All Maladies." That is the motivation behind today's post title. While I have made great progress under the care of Dr. Matthew Taylor, the empire has struck back and I have a tumor growing in my belly that has the potential to create a blockage. Therefore, Dr. Taylor has enlisted Surgical Oncologist Dr. John Vetto to perform a second surgery on December 18th at OHSU. They are confident that this will buy us some more time to consider other treatment options. This is a preventative surgery before the blockage occurs. I may not be able to be home for Christmas, but Hannah said, "Dad, Christmas is wherever we are." A beautiful sentiment.

I am hopeful that this will lead us in another direction that will stem the growth and development of existing and new tumors. Melanoma is a sneaky enemy. New treatments are out now that were not available when I began my cancer journey two years ago. That said, I have asked God, and am asking you, to continue to be involved in my treatment and potential healing. Your positivism and loving care have made such a huge difference for me on the path I have travelled. The experience would have been so much more frightening without you! Thank you for caring!

On a practical matter, I am asking any of you who are interested to go immediately to willkeim.com
and order your copy(ies) of the Special Limited Edition of "The Tao of Christ: The Way of Love for A World of Hurt." I only printed 500 copies and they will be signed, and numbered. My children have  said that they will mail them but I think we need to have your orders by December 17th. Cost is $39.95 per copy. The books are on their way here right now and I know they will be a great Christmas present for you and or your friends. I know this may seem like a mundane matter compared to cancer surgery but it gives me something else to do and think about. I appreciate your support and interest in my work and only encourage you not to put this off.

Blessings and love!

Will Keim