Unfortunately the cancer is back. Starting about two weeks ago symptoms popped up and my physical condition has materially deteriorated ever since. The symptoms were obvious, including the abdominal pain, no appetite, and night sweats. We had a CT done on Sunday and PET/CT performed yesterday and the results confirmed that the lymph nodes throughout my pelvic region are growing fast. We have a few more tests and consultations through next week, and then hopefully new therapy can start next week or shortly thereafter. We'd like to get started asap so I don't start from too debilitated a state.
Once I realized the cancer was back I was filled with sadness, mostly b/c this is soooo much harder on my beautiful wife, but since then I have come to believe strongly that Liza and I continue to live a charmed life, we're lucky, surrounded by love and peace, with the incredible support of you, family and friends, and thank you. It may be hard, but you help make it is as easy as possible, I'm sure.
We'll keep you posted.
17 comments:
David & Liza & boys,
You are in my prayers. Stay positive and focused. You will overcome.
Dottie Manigan
Love you guys more than I ever can express. So happy I get to have you in my life. Sending positive vibes your way...
All of the Rubensteins are sending you love and support from Baltimore and Cape Cod. Charlie has moved back to Baltimore too so we are all now on the east coast.
Terry and Jim Rubenstein
Dear David and Liza,
Eric and I are here for you -- no matter what you need - day or night. Please let us know what we can do. You are constantly in our prayers.
All our love and support,
Nicole
David-
We are sad to learn of the news and know that you will keep moving through all of this with strength and confidence to heal. You are such a shining bright light! Let the love from family and this amazing community keep on fueling you to persevere. You are a hero and an amazing spirit. Keep on shinin'. We are with you. Sending lots of love and healing energy.
-Bill, Wendy and Solomon
David -
Keep your chin high, my friend. There a lot of people routing for you. I wish you all of the best. As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remain confident that 2008 will be a good year for you and everyone around you.
Regards,
Andy
Dave,
I'm so sorry. I really am. I was hoping for a long remission...a lifetime remission!..and I still believe that it will come.
You will continue to be in our thoughts, and in our prayers, as well as your gorgeous family.
Love to you, Dave Holder.
Leeann
David, We are all pulling for you and thinking about you. Love, Sandra and Dan
I've been sitting here thinking of you for the last 24 hours wishing there was more I could do and wondering why this is so. And I'm drawn to two quotes (OK, so don't look at who said the first one, it's still a good quote!):
“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” ~ Newt Gingrich
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.” - Walter A. Elliott (1892-1966), American army colonel
Apparently the big C didn't hear us the first time when we told it to get OUT of here, so we'll just have to be louder. That said, the Fisher household and the entire Fisher/Manigan extended family has become your largest cheering section tonite.
Sending you all our love. CALL ANYTIME, for ANY reason. Stay positive. We love you!
Colleen and the boys
PS - I am remobilizing Operation Holder Surprise. Stay tuned!
We're stunned - Thomas was telling us how well you were doing. I can't imagine how hard this must be on your family. Please know that we're thinking of you and know your positive energy will get you through this again.
Much love and prayers,
Liz and Phil
Dear Dave and Liza,
If anyone can get through this, it is you. We are thinking of you all the time. Hope you start feeling yourself again soon.
Please call or bring the boys by anytime, day or night.
Jenny
David and Liza,
You are back at the top of our prayer list and please, please, please call if you need anything -- picking up the boys, playdates, dinner, food, etc. We are here for you.
Love, Amanda and Preston
David & Liza,
I am thinking about you and have tons of confidence that you will get through this. Between your incredible strength and all of us pulling for you I can almost see remission #2...
Lots of love, Stacie
David, Liza, Eli, & Reed, Thinking of you and sending strength, courage and prayers your way. Love, Elizabeth
I am feeling such anger and frustration for you, David, but I'm trying hard to turn that negative energy into something positive that could be of use. Need food, help or company...just say the word. Love is coming your way from the McKennas.
Leigh, Dave and Eddie Dutch
Dave - my man, thinking of you now and sending you our west coast love. my wife, little girl natalie and I are watching the steelers lose (yeah!) and just got an email from your mom with an update. what great support you have and all of these folks are lucky to call you a friend or relative. you are a unique soul and we're inspired by your fight. you'll be great and you'll remain in our hearts and minds.
P.S. I'm going to send you a book I'm close to finishing and hopefully you'll have some time to read it - it's a worthwhile read on the Duke lacrosse case.
All our love and hugs - Ethan, Ann and Natalie
We love you. Sending many, many good thoughts, and prayers. Lisa, Sara & Claire
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