The objective of this blog is to keep my friends and family up to date on my delymphomanization.
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.
21 comments:
That's the David we know and love. Fight, fight, fight. We are here every step of the way fighting with you and loving you with all of our hearts. Those tumors don't stand a chance. F#@K that cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TCB and Plow On brother!
Jenny G. and The White Boys
Those of us "down south" can't wait to see you!!! The Cyrs
All right then. It may be taking longer than planned, but this cancer is going down. We can't wait to see you.
Jenny & the Huh boys
Getting stronger inch by inch. Everyday is an improvement. Stay positive.
Prayers & God Bless!
Dottie M.
Now you're talkin'. That's the point guard that I know and love. Keep it comin'.
-Marty
You said it!!!! Bye Bye Tumors...don't let the door....
You are incredible!
Love you,
Trav's
Rock on!!
Love you, Sal and Ruby
Hi, David.
I'm thinking about you this morning. Once you return to DC, I'm backing you for President.
"Holder in '12!"
Best,
Steve Lanter
We can't wait to have you back here! Go get em!
I used to work at Friends School and received a link to your blog from Amy L. at Friends.
I marvel at your strength, courage and fighting spirit and know that will all the love and positive energy you have around you, you will conquer this thing once and for all.
Keep up the good fight!!! I am sending extra good vibes and strength your way.
Caroline Rayburn
I LOVE the sound of your voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll save you a seat at the sandbox at Turtle. :)
XO
CMF
PS - Tell your wife we can't wait to see her!
I do believe I can hear those tumors clearing out right now, at the sound of the mighty bellow you just send across cyberspace!
GO DAVE GO!!
Leeann
David,
they stand NO chance against you! You are amazing and you will beat this.
all our love,
seema and vinny
you are amazing and a total inspiration...carey
I like the attitude in this post, it's really excellent. Love, Juliet
go beat the $&@) out of those tumors!
Lots of love,
Emma, Gregorio and girls xxx
David,
Lots of love and good, strong thoughts coming to you from the Zalowitz family. Love, Dan & Sandra
Lots of love and strong thoughts coming from the Jacksons too! Missing y'all and hoping to lay eyes on y'all soon. Dana
David,
Like so many, I have been following your blog for months. Perhaps you will remember me - I was in Elizabeth's class at Friends and also at Smith. I regret that I have not written to you earlier to let you know how impressed I am with your fight and tenacity! I know you were a great athlete at Friends.... and with each blog entry I see that same fighting spirit. Keep on fighting David and know that every day there are so many who are thinking of you and sending you strength and perseverance.
Sarah (Newcombe) Faucett
David - we are pulling for you here in DC. Sending you lots of love and strength! Can't wait to see you back at the park :) Love - Halley, Jen & Eli
Dave:
we are all fighting with you, every step of the way. We love you dearly.
Love,
Haley, anna, tansy and ranan
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