Dave Getting Stronger: Lung Biopsy

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Lung Biopsy

This morning I have a lung biopsy to determine once and for all what's brewing in my lungs. Whatever it is, we've been treating it incorrectly and this biopsy should lead to the correct diagnosis and treatment, which in turn should lead to my recovery getting back on track - eating, drinking, energy, etc. A welcome series of events.

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I dream of playground runs, grilling sessions, and the beach, and you all are there. I can't wait.

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David Holder
(202) 270-3174

10 comments:

Anonymous said...: We think you have been patient enough - let's get rid of this already and move on!!!!! We can't wait until you're enjoying NYC and all it has to offer.

Love to you, Liza, Eli, Reed and of course, Emily!!

Linda & Ed; June 19, 2008 at 2:06 PM
Dana Little Jackson said...: I'm so eager for the correct treatment to get underway. Glad the ball is rolling. Please keep us posted.

We're all ready for you to start feeling better and getting out and about in NYC! Love from the Jacksos, Dana; June 19, 2008 at 4:01 PM
amandaorr said...: I'm dreaming of all those things for you too! Glad to hear you are on the road to get a good diagnosis and treatment for your lung infection now.; June 19, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Ditto, ditto, ditto! We're going to hold on to summer for a while so you can get back here and enjoy it! Missing you guys!

XO
CMF; June 19, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Anonymous said...: We'll be waiting for you

-- Marullus; June 19, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Leeann said...: Dave,

You've been heavily on my mind for the past week. I have been thinking of you so often. I hope that the lung biopsy allows your doctors to focus on another course of action, that will restore your strength and appetite and allow you to fully heal.

Please let us know and always remember that you are well loved and cared for,

Leeann; June 20, 2008 at 9:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Stop smoking weed dude!; June 20, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Anonymous said...: Dave,

Hope you get some answers and start feeling better soon. The other day Miles said, "Why did Eli go and move to New York? He's my friend." We told him Eli would be back soon.

We miss you guys!

Jenny; June 20, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Anonymous said...: David,
Phil had a lung biopsy recently,too.You and he have so much in common it seems.....He had MAI infection ,but is now on the road to recovery.Sending up prayers for you a full recovery.I called Liza the other night,but she was in the middle of dinner.Hopefully I can catch up with her soon.....

Stacie; June 20, 2008 at 9:36 PM
Anonymous said...: Hoping the biopsy gave helpful information and that you are getting back on track. Hang tough, the journey continues, but know it ends at the beach!

Love ya!

Tammy; June 24, 2008 at 9:52 AM

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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.

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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Lung Biopsy

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