cathy Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Dear Dean, It is so good to see you post..I think your story is amazing, you continue to inspire and give hope to so many... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Dean Carl, I always love it when you post - thanks so much! If you are a statistic of any kind, you are THE ONE who is making the old stats be wrong, and that is a terrific thing! Just set 'em on their collective ears! You are such a "tuned in" person -- so aware of the beauty around you and within you. Just think of the guilt you'll have if you quit posting to us and we have to go without reading your inspiring posts! Good to hear from you, and I hope you continue to do well. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Dean, Congratulations on your 15 month survivorship.That is awesome.Glad to hear from you & wishing you and Gay a really great 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Thrilled to see you post Dean and glad your beating those dumb odds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Dean, It's so good to hear from you, and I'm not at all surprised about you beating the odds. (Seems you've beat them before in other ways, so why stop now?!) I hope you and Gay had a wonderful Christmas and are looking ahead to many moments to cherish in 2005. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Thank you so much for reminding us that the statistics aren't always true! Cheers to continued good health! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Dean Carl- Your post officially made my Christmas happier! : ) Yes, you and everyone else on this board are NOT statistics. My mom fought so hard not to be a statistic, and although she didn't make it, she refused to be defined that way. I know that she would cheer you and everyone else on in your continued perserverance...in life! I enjoy reading your posts. Please continue to keep us informed of your thoughts and accomplishments. Love, Hope Mom dx with sclc limited stage 0l/02 5 months chemo (carboplatin & etoposide), radiation, no pci 06/03 Recurrance found with follow up c/t, chemo (carboplatin & etoposide) began then stopped due to severe reaction 07/03 pet scan concurred ca in sternum 09/03 ct shows ca spread 09/03 Three 28-day cycles of cisplatinum & cpt-ll 12/03 some tumors responding, began 2 more 28 day cycles cisplatinum & cpt-ll 02/04 No growth, no reduction of tumors. Onc decided on a 4 week rest period to be followed by CT. 03/04 CT shows growth and additonal tumor in renal gland. Decided on l/2 dosage of cisplatinum and cpt-ll. Has severe reaction to chemo and has a seizure. Onc says we will now try Taxol or Gemzar. 04/04 Seizure was possibly caused by chemotherapeutic neurotoxicity. Onc is reconsidering future chemotherapy. 04/04 Hospitalized. Running tests to determine current staging. 05/04 Difficulty breathing, placed on home oxygen. Discusses administering chemo to relieve symptoms. 06/01/04 Began administration of Topotecan. Hospitalized 5 days for pnuemonia. 06/08/04 Second round of Topotecan. Tolerated well. 06/09/04 Became disoriented, extremely short of breath. Taken to ICU, placed on bi-pap machine. 06/l5/04 Received in Heaven, 5am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Dear Dean, What a great surprise to see your post!! You keep "keepin on" my friend.... I wish you love and peace for 2005. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Well said....as always. Thank you jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 So glad you've beaten the statistics. I greatly admire your inner strength and wisdom. Enjoy your world, and drop us a line whenever you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Dean- Words, not numbers, are obviously your forté...so statistics be da~ned and continue rolling on down this tricky road! Love to read posts from you. Wishing the best for you in the coming year.[/u] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Dean, May the sun continue to shine upon you and Gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Dean Carl, It is always terrific to hear from you. I hope you and Gay have a snuggly holiday! Thank you also for your quiet observations and words of wisdom... XOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Dean Carl, and Gay, You were never a statistic!! It's great to know it is now official. I love your attitude about life, and you are as always, an inspiration. Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini george Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 way to go dean! happy hollidays to you and gay.keep on truckin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo_lanier Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 You are a good man, Dean, and quite an inspiration too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Dear Dean, I just have to share with you that I have a dear wonderful man in my LC Support Group here that was given 12 to 18 months to live after his dx.s. Well, he too has followed the Path Less Taken and has done no treatments. Well, I just want you to know that as of Dec 6 of 2004 he just celebrated his 80th birthday and he is a 26 month Lung Cancer Survivor. I wish you could meet him, because you two would have a lot to talk about. Your both full of wisdom. Best wishes to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Dean, I just came across this post and I want you to know that I always feel comforted by your posts. It seems that I'm not alone in this feeling . Perhaps you are here to help all of us remember to enjoy life. Thanks Dean. Who believes in statistics? sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I hope my situation will not bring any more pain to the loved ones of those folks. Dean-- I can only speak for Geoff and me--but your post brought us great joy. Sure--life is unfair, his mom's absence is still so painful for those of us left who loved her (especially Geoff and his immediate family), and we don't understand so much... How, though, could we experience anything but happiness to hear that you are still doing well? And I'm sure if Geoff's mom were able to type a response it would be something along the lines of "Good for you! You are NOT a mere statistic. NEVER feel guilty that you are still able to enjoy--consciously-- each and every day on Earth." She'd be one of your biggest cheerleaders, I'm sure (and that is saying something, given how much you are valued on this site, alone!). As always, wishing you and Gay all the best. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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