From: Rachelle Miller [pcm@teleport.com]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 12:40 AM

Subject: Update on Peter

Well friends, pray. Pray hard. You know what to ask for because,
really, it hasn't changed since we started this journey. But, believe
me, we need encouragement now. The results of Peter's bone scan were
NOT what we had hoped for. We do know why his back as been so
bothersome. The cancer has invaded his hips and spine. He started one
of his medications today and will begin shots of Lupron on Monday. He
will get one every 4 months. It is supposed to shut down the hormones
that are feeding the cancer. They will measure the progress by watching
his PSA. Normal is less than 4. His PSA last week was 780! So, you
see, he has a "little" room for improvement. He is also taking "dry"
vitamin E and selenium on the advice of his doctor, and the doc is
looking into another treatment which has worked a miracle for another of
his patients. Peter isn't ready for that yet nor is the doctor ready to
recommend it, but he is researching it. We realize that the goal is not
curing the cancer but slowing it down or, by God's grace, putting it
into remission. Please keep sending us those good thoughts and keep
us bathed in prayer. This battle certainly belongs to the Lord.

Many hugs,

Peter and Rachelle