Guest Jonathan2 Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 I am very sorry and sad that Frances Conteduca, from the Chicago suburbs, has passed away yesterday, (6/5/03) in her Melrose Park home under the care of hospice and of course, her family. Many of you may remember her posts here about a month ago - they are still on here I think. Over the course of a a couple of months Fran and I became close phone buddies, and I was able to find out what a charming personality for life Fran had, and that she was very loved by her grandchildren and family. Fran was on her last chemo option and Fran knew that as her oncologist told her that this was the last bullet she had for her try. Fran still hopfully tried to get well on that drug, but unfortunately it had no effect on the resistant cancer, and it was spreading fast. I had the research oncology team from the University of Chicago Hospitals Center for Advanced Medicine call Fran , to discuss phase I studies of new drugs for resistant SCLC, and she was very interested. Shortly after that Fran ended up in the hospital with an infection and a low white cell count. During that time she grew weaker and weaker, and was increasingly, becoming worn out and tired. We spoke after she got out of the hospital and we discussed what she wanted to do, and she decided tha it was best for her to stop now and spend the time she had with her family at home. That was just a week and a half ago. This wonderful, courageous woman will be remembered on here, and I am sure she will help all of us here to do better. I can feel Fran's spirit here as I type this. Fran was 59 years old. She will be missed. Sincerely, Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittlers Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Jonathon, Thanks for the info on Fran. It is very sad news . I will keep her family in my prayers. Susan M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Its so quick!!! It hurts my heart to know that as recent as a month ago we were chatting with Fran and now she left us. It angers me. scares me and definitely saddens me. She sounds like a very brave and loved person. She is now at peace and can quit her war against that damn cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Jonathan, Under the forum of Im Memory of, question are being asked of you to get more information about Fran. Also, Jonathan, if you would register, we could email you or post a message. Just a thought. Thanks Rickey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bessb Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 I am so sad and upset. Fran was one of the first people to welcome me to these boards. She was a super lady. I hate this disease Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JONATHAN2 Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Thank you Rick, I will get right on it. Sincerely, Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Thanks for the information and I hope you dont mind that I copied your post and quoted it in the "In Memory of" Section. Appreciate the updates. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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