Dave Getting Stronger: Radiation

Monday, March 17, 2008

Radiation

Today the radiation starts. I have three sessions a day for three days straight and then the transplant on the 20th. The radiation will remove any vestage of bone marrow in my body. I'm ready and strong and feel your love keeping me in good spirits. Please keep up the great work supporting and loving my family. I will give you all big hugs soon.

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David Holder
(202) 270-3174

12 comments:

Dana Little Jackson said...: Sounds like you're right on schedule with this aggressive plan. Good. Thinking about y'all constantly. Loving the frequent updates. Thank you.; March 17, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Shannon K said...: David,

Your optimism is contagious....Thanks for making me appreciate the small stuff and not harp on the negative!

Although I have never met Liza, her strength and love is phenomenal. Please let her I know that I love her for taking such great care of you!

Shannon; March 17, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Anonymous said...: David and Liza,
Kate and I are thinking about you both. Keep the positive thoughts and feelings!!
Peter and Kate; March 17, 2008 at 1:07 PM
amandaorr said...: I'm praying to good old St. Patrick for you today! Thanks for the updates. I'm sending both of you big hugs.

xo, Amanda; March 17, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Anonymous said...: Hey guys-

Movin on up...to the East Side (i'm sure that joke is old by now)???

We just wanted to say hello and let you know that not a day goes by that we don't say a prayer for your health, your strength, and most importantly, your comfort.

Thanks for the inspiring updates. Stay strong and we hope to see you both soon very soon (i.e., before the next holiday office party).

Love,
Gerardo and Rachel; March 17, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Andrew Slocum said...: We are with you Dave...we are with your family...we are cheering you onward...i cant wait to see you...i will definitely tackle you hard for sure...a good solid blow...i can picture it vividly....plow on!

Go Big Red too!; March 17, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Anonymous said...: We're thinking about you guys here in DC ;-)

Love,
The Kalers; March 17, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Anonymous said...: David,

You are strong,you are ready.

True love transcends EVERYTHING.

Thank you both for it all.

xoxo
Mom; March 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Unknown said...: Loving you and thinking of you today and always. Cannot wait to see you in NYC this spring. XOXO; March 17, 2008 at 5:10 PM
Anonymous said...: Dear David and Liza,
Our best wishes for success and recovery as you take on one more challenge in your journey back to good health. We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family as you take on this latest aspect of your recovery. Our love to you all.
Jack and Peggy Hart; March 17, 2008 at 8:23 PM
Anonymous said...: We are all going to plan a MASSIVE party for you and Liza and the boys when this is all over. Keep going strong - we are all with you!
Love,
Sandra and Dan; March 17, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Anonymous said...: Irish eyes are smiling on you today! Each day is one day closer to coming home healthy! PLOW, baby, PLOW!

XO
CMF; March 17, 2008 at 9:35 PM

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I am humbled and emotional every day just thinking of how you all are working to make this challenge as easy as possible for me and Liza. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Diagnosis

I was diagnosed with "Stage III Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma NOS" in August 2007, at 34 years old, with an amazing wife, two kids, loving dog, and generally feeling (as I continue to so feel), as blessed as anyone on this earth.

Stage III means the cancer is in more than one place (my abdomen and clavical), but not in my bone marrow. T-Cell Lymphoma is standard cancer of the lymph node system. N.O.S. means "not otherwise specified", or not one of the standard forms of T-Cell cancer, but somewhat understood nonetheless.

I am going through CHOP chemotherapy until late November. If all goes well, then the cancer will be killed and I'll be back to normal. If there are unexpected hurdles along the way, then I'm in excellent hands with world-wide Lymphoma experts at Georgetown, Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering.

Dave Getting Stronger

Monday, March 17, 2008

Radiation

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