The objective of this blog is to keep my friends and family up to date on my delymphomanization.
Looks like the big mo is back on our side. I just got out of surgery to implant a feeding tube through my abdomen and into my intestine (same procedure that failed on Thursday), and it worked! I should be "eating" through it soon. I had great faith and peace b/c of your support and encouragement. Thank you!!!
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David Holder
(202) 270-3174
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.
12 comments:
SO happy to hear this. Had just seen Laurie this afternoon, and she was giving me the play-by-play. :) I'm so relieved for you that it worked! Now back to the regularly scheduled program ... can you special order like pizza or a sirloin? :)
Beyond every bend, you're that much closer, my friend!!! Watch your mail for a special E and R package. :)
Miss you guys terribly!
XO
CMF
Rocklands. Make them give you Rocklands. We love you brother. AJF
That's great news! Take in lots of calories and soon we'll be able to call you Moose. lol
Leeann
Dave--
Keep it up. Know that you are in my thoughts constantly and I am always in your corner.
Much love,
Kil
Hang in there!! We hope you start feeling better now that calories will be pumped into you and you will finally have a full tummy.
We are sending lots of love your way!
Cath, Todd, and Sammy
Dave- I will ask the food service providers at KIPP DC:KEY Academy to send over the best school lunch we have. We are all thinking about you!
Susan
I always thought the "G tube" sounded like hip-hop slang. Enjoy the smorgasbord. You are in our thoughts daily. We miss you guys a lot- seriously and will see you sometime in the next few months, for sure.
Regards,
TY
Thanks for the updates. It helps us all keep the positive visualization going strong. Take in all the food and nutrients they have to give. be the best patient you can possibly be. Keep being David Holder. Keep the winning spirit. keep plowing on.
David-
We are thinking of you lots. Sending much love and deep healing energy. You are courageous, persevering, committed, and gifted. Keep focusing on the strength, compassion, and love--- you will win.
Thinking that some kind of berry pie might be nice for you-- perhaps that can be pumped into that tube?
You deserve the food of the gods.
With love and big hugs,
Bill, Wendy, Solomon, and Althea
"Chazak chazak v'nit'chazek -
Be strong, be strong again, and be strengthened." You WILL get through this!
-Shani and Jerry
I'm so glad to know that this worked and that you will be gaining back your strength and energy. I'm thinking of you and your beautiful family constantly. Thanks, as always, for the updates. love, Dana
Food Glorious Food!!! I'm so glad the procedure worked and I hope you start to feel stronger with each calorie!
You make us so proud.
Love,
Caren and crew
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