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Kim,
My most sincere condolences. It certainly motivates us to keep the fight going in any way we can. We're here for you.
"Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller
11.22.06 -Dx the day before Thanksgiving
12.09.06 -Rt I/O; 100% seminoma, multifocal; Stage I-A; Surveillance; Six years out! I consider myself cured.
I can tell you one of the most important people supporting me is my Sister. I know there is nothing that can replace your loss, but I'm sure your Brother felt your love throughout his struggle. My sincere condolences.
My prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss, there are just no words that will do.
Hugs, and blessings to you and your family.
Tammy
Son Anthony DX 12/11/06
L/O 12/20/06 Stage IIIA, 95% EC, 5% Yolk Sac
4XEP 1/29-4/6/ 07
AFP started increasing3 wks later
Residual abdominal mass found on CT
RPLND 6/8/07
Cancer in pathology-
80% mature teratoma, 20% Yolk Sac. --
No adjuvent chemo and
AFP normalised
My brother Neals battle with TC finally ended on Monday Feb 5/07. He fought a brave fight right up until the very end.
I just cant believe how this happened and so fast. I am still in a great deal of denial that he is gone.
All I know is that if someone gets TC in Canada they should make a trip straight to the USA to get treated otherwise the Dr's here have no clue and they dont care.
Neals Dr is up for charges for what kind of malpractice he did to Neal. Of course it wont bring him back but it will stop the Dr from doing it to another patient.
He is very sadly missed.
Kim
right inguinal orchiectomy 12/19/2006 > nonseminoma, stage I >surveillance > 2/07 CT clean, 3/08 markers all normal>4/24 PET clean >2/1/2008 markers all normal, CT clean.
I'm so very sorry to hear about Neal. It sounds like you were a great comfort and source of strength throughout his battle.
Jim
Fish TC1
Right I/O 4/22/1988
RPLND 6/20/1988 TC2
Left I/O 9/17/2003
Surveillance
Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Lori and Jon
Diagnosed 5/22/2006
I/O 5/26/2006, Stage 3, Good
Teratoma (Majority), Seminoma (10%), Yolk Sac
3xEP then determined not working
HDC w/stem cell transplant 8/16/06 to 9/25/06
Chest and Neck surgery 10/9/06 - immature teratoma
RPLND 11/16/06 - immature Teratoma
2/29/2008 - markers continue to be normal!
9/16/2008 - released from Dr. Einhorn's care
My heart goes out to you and your family. The grief process is an interesting journey. I hope you find peace and remember the love in your family towards your brother and also the love your brother felt towards you.
My husband passed away last year from testicular cancer. If you need to talk, please let me know.
Patti
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