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Hi- my name is Richard and a husband of a cancer survivor! What is this ?

 
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mymaria
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:37 am    Post subject: Hi- my name is Richard and a husband of a cancer survivor! Reply with quote
Greetings,

My name is Richard. My wife was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer back in December and 20-weeks pregnant with our daughter at the time. She has been in the ICU for the past 3-months, but just recently was given the green light to go to rehab to prepare to head home. Dear God she has come a LONG way!

Anyway, needless to say, I have become even more interested in doing what I can to help with the "cure". In fact, I left cancer research to teach science and computer science in a high school. But these three months have re-energized my interest in returning to research in some capacity.

Talk too much. Rolling Eyes Happy to be here!

Richard
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:42 am    Post subject: Re: Hi- my name is Richard and a husband of a cancer survivor! Reply with quote
Welcome Richard. I already read a reply you posted so already know how much you and your wife are going through and how valuable a member you will be to our community. I am sorry that the reason you joined us is that your wife has cancer. You and your wife are in my thoughts and prayers.
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mymaria
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:27 am    Post subject: Re: Hi- my name is Richard and a husband of a cancer survivor! Reply with quote
Jim,

I hope and pray that I am useful/helpful somehow.

I have some experience in pathogenic and leukemia research. Believe me when I say that it was a frightening experience watching my wife's health literally deteriorate over night. I must have spent as much time with her in the ICU as I did at home during the first 2 months of it all.

It was also a incredible experience watching the clinical aspect of cancer first hand. I learned a lot! I hope that I can share some of what I have learned here.

Thank you.

Richard
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:30 pm    Post subject: Welcome Reply with quote
Hi Richard
So sorry to hear about your wife's battle with BC. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
I too must reiterate Jim's reply in saying your support here will be invaluable to us all.
In saying that I know you will also receive the support & comfort you need.
Cheers, Angie.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:50 am    Post subject: Re: Hi- my name is Richard and a husband of a cancer survivor! Reply with quote
Hi Richard.

I'm so sorry about your wifes Cancer. You both sound strong and determined. Like Jim, and Angie have said- you'll be a great help here for all of us,maybe even for yourself.

Thank you for sharing your story and advice.

Inica
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