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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: David Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:11 pm | |
| Betty, I haven't heard any news about David. An update would be appreciated. |
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Betty Fasig Five Star Member
Number of posts : 4334 Registration date : 2008-06-12 Age : 81 Location : Duette, Florida
| Subject: Re: David Wed Oct 19, 2016 3:39 pm | |
| Hi, Abe, I know an update is long over due. My David is on Immunotherapy. From what I understand, it is a treatment not available for all kinds of cancer. Evidently it does not work for cancers of the lymph system. His cancer is unusual in that it is a cancer that attacks the out side of his veins and pushes and grows from the outside until it closes them off. That is why his blood was not returning to his heart and made him swell to large size from his waist down. He was about to die. The had told him there was no cure but they could treat him until he died. I do not know a lot but he has taken this treatment, which consists of an infusion every 14 days and they do a CT once in a while. His cancer has shrunk to almost nothing. He feels like his own self. They told him that he would not ever be off the treatment and that the treatment it's own self will start to attack his organs. For now, we are so glad that he is alive and doing what he usually does with no pain and is happy. It is hard to look forward to a time that will not be and I cannot. I live in this day and so does he. Love, Betty |
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Betty Fasig Five Star Member
Number of posts : 4334 Registration date : 2008-06-12 Age : 81 Location : Duette, Florida
| Subject: Re: David Wed Oct 19, 2016 3:43 pm | |
| Abe, I am glad you are on the mend. I know how terrible it is to be incapacitated for a while. With my lung thing, it was about two months. I am ok now, but I doubt that I will ever be as feisty as I was before the operations. It is a matter of determination. I will not lay down, I will not give up and it is a fight to get normal. I know you will do it. You have a great mind and a beautiful heart. That is a wonderful thing. I do love you. Betty |
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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: David Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:52 am | |
| Betty, thank you for the update on David.
Immunotherapy is something we have become familiar with. It is a major part of the treatment my wife is receiving. It is expensive and not every hospital can or will provide that treatment. Fighting the disease is a huge factor to healing and from what you report, David is a fighter. The immune system is an interesting study and affects us in many ways. Any improvement is to be celebrated and I think you are doing just that. |
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alice Five Star Member
Number of posts : 15672 Registration date : 2008-10-22 Age : 76 Location : Redmond, WA
| Subject: Re: David Sun Oct 23, 2016 6:11 pm | |
| Blesss you, Betty and David, Growing old is not easy. |
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Shelagh Admin
Number of posts : 12662 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : UK
| Subject: Re: David Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:47 am | |
| Treasure each moment you and David are together, Betty. Remember, you are an old married couple now. What a blessing that is! |
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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: David Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:08 am | |
| What Shelagh and Alice said. |
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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: David Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:34 am | |
| Betty, could you provide us with an update on David? Thanks. |
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Betty Fasig Five Star Member
Number of posts : 4334 Registration date : 2008-06-12 Age : 81 Location : Duette, Florida
| Subject: Re: David Sun May 07, 2017 3:49 pm | |
| My dear friends! Tomorrow morning my David goes for a PET scan to see if his cancer is gone! When I think about the day that he and I stood at our kitchen counter and her said, "I am going to die!" with tears in his eyes. He was swollen from head to foot and could not lay down and breathe. . . . . Tomorrow is that new day that I always have told you will be. We have such hope! Tonight we are having chicken soup just to be sure. Love, Betty and David |
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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: David Sun May 07, 2017 10:57 pm | |
| Thanks for the update, Betty. Good to hear positive news. Let us know the results of the PET scan. |
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joefrank Five Star Member
Number of posts : 8210 Registration date : 2008-11-04 Age : 75 Location : Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
| Subject: Re: David Mon May 08, 2017 6:22 am | |
| 5/8
Betty you and David are in my prayers..
Love Joe & Dusty |
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Shelagh Admin
Number of posts : 12662 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : UK
| Subject: Re: David Mon May 08, 2017 8:40 am | |
| Fingers crossed that all goes well, Betty. |
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Betty Fasig Five Star Member
Number of posts : 4334 Registration date : 2008-06-12 Age : 81 Location : Duette, Florida
| Subject: Re: David Tue May 09, 2017 12:59 pm | |
| Well! The PET scan found nothing but scar tissue. The doctor said he could not say that David is now cancer free because PET scans could miss something microscopic and that he has to continue the Immunotherapy treatments. That I did not understand. But, WAAHHHOOOO!!!!!! Thank you all for your support and love. I feel that a great weight has been lifted from us. Love, Betty |
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dkchristi Five Star Member
Number of posts : 8594 Registration date : 2008-12-29 Location : Florida
| Subject: Re: David Tue May 09, 2017 8:12 pm | |
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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: David Tue May 09, 2017 9:59 pm | |
| Good to hear about the positive results. |
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alice Five Star Member
Number of posts : 15672 Registration date : 2008-10-22 Age : 76 Location : Redmond, WA
| Subject: Re: David Wed May 17, 2017 3:35 pm | |
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joefrank Five Star Member
Number of posts : 8210 Registration date : 2008-11-04 Age : 75 Location : Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
| Subject: Re: David Fri May 19, 2017 7:03 am | |
| 5/19 Betty.. Great News...... Love Joe & Dusty.... |
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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: David Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:54 am | |
| Betty, haven't heard any news in a long time about Davig. I hope that no news means good news. Also wondering about Joe and his condition. |
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