This is a bit of a ramble, but any thoughts/vibes appreciated. Sadly, this is another cancer sucks story re: my younger cousin.
Posted by
MDH (aka MDH)
Sep 8 '15, 14:07
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So I haven't really mentioned this on the board, except for the Make-A-Wish comment, so here we go. I'm one of 6 grandkids on one side of the family. I'm the oldest, then my brother, then we have more than 10 years on everyone else. I have a cousin who is 16 (he's a twin) who had been having seizures off and on for a few months. Testing was done, nothing found. While visiting family friends last year had a seizure. Doctor in California identified a brain tumor/cancer the size of a grapefruit. Over the past year it's been surgery, chemo, etc. Doctors a few months ago mentioned it wouldn't be long and nothing else could be done. New Doctor at Hopkins then took a look - they did surgery and chemo with some hope. Well, he had a seizure this weekend. Doctor told him/parents this morning that he believes it's spread and that there is nothing else they can do. They are looking into going to another doctor and potentially to Duke U this weekend for any last ditch effort. While no parent should have to go through this, no 16 year old should. I feel awful for him, and his brother.
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You guys are awesome, thanks all. -- nm
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MDH
Sep 8, 14:27
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It's just horrible. -- nm
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David
Sep 8, 14:25
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So sorry. They are doing some amazing things at Duke with just this kind of cancer using genetically altered infectious diseases to attack the cancer
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pmb
Sep 8, 14:16
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I'm sorry to hear this. Hopefully they'll get some good news at Duke. -- nm
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spamlet
Sep 8, 14:16
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That's terrible :( -- nm
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ty97
Sep 8, 14:15
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all my best wishes -- nm
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Peglegpete
Sep 8, 14:14
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That's awful. Thoughts and prayers to all involved. -- nm
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Will Hunting
Sep 8, 14:13
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I'm to hear this. Duke has a really good cancer center. Good luck and good wishes. -- nm
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sycor
Sep 8, 14:12
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Damn, that's terrible. -- nm
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Loyola
Sep 8, 14:12
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i am so so so sorry, that's horribly sad. -- nm
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Andie
Sep 8, 14:10
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so sorry, it's so extra sucky with someone so young. good thoughts to him, and you, and your family, esp. that there may still be some hope.-- nm -- (edited)
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b.
Sep 8, 14:09
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