The objective of this blog is to keep my friends and family up to date on my delymphomanization.
Liza's at home. I'm at the apartment with my dad. Tough times and tough times ahead, but my dad and I are working hard, as is Liza. We'll turn it around slowly, particularly with your love and support.
May you all have great times, enjoy the Olympics and family and each other.
All my best and love,
Dave
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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.
17 comments:
Nothing like Dad.
Happy Sunday buddy. If you're up to it, USA vs. NED in soccer now. USA vs. China in hoops at 10 AM on NBC.
- Mar Wil
Excellent. Be strong, turtle man, Sal
David,
You are most certainly on your way to a glorious recovery. Never forget that we are all surrounding you and cheering you on because you are so magically inspiring. And strong. And courageous. The list goes on and on... You WILL feel better soon, I just know it. We love you.
Love
Caren
Hi David,
Glad that you are o.k enough to be in your apt. love the love you have for your wife. what a love story.
Sheila and Troy
we're all here for you! you are a champion-- those olympians don't hold a torch to you!
love,
tansy, haley, anna, and rana
Glad to hear you are home! GOOOO Team Holder!
XO
CMF
David you the only Olympics that we need to focus on, you can win the race with the help of your dad and the rest of your families. Go for the Gold. Love Diane & Joey
Hey buddy,
I sense a little less energy in your post so don't mind me as i inject you with a shot of adrenalin...Mens 4 x 100 Free Relay race...phelps screaming towards the sky with arms outstreached wide releasing so much positive energy...havnt seen anything like it since Braveheart yelling Freedom in the middle of the battle field...havnt seen anything like it since you lying on the couch in the apartment writing these posts...you are a hero...you are a warrior...you are a cancer olympic gold medalist.
Freedom!!!!!
Sloc
David -
I am glad that you are back at the apartment. Take it one day at a time. Stay strong. We're cheering for you!
Love, Becky and Alan
Dave,
What you've been through has taken the strength and endurance of an olympic athele. Once you clear this hurdle, it will be sweeter than any gold medal.
-Jenny, Kil, Miles and Cole
Love and Prayers.
David N. and Family
david - reading your blog reminded me of what an incredibly uplifting person you are to know. i can remember bumping into you in the hall in law school - always, always(!) with that smile. I'm thinking of that smile now and sending you one from me, along with a hug.
xoxo, Julie Rubin
Dave,
Here's hoping you're getting stronger by the day and feeling no pain.
Prayers and God Bless!
Dottie M
Hello David,
My name is Leila, and I am another Friends School alum who heard of your blog through the alumni grapevine. I graduated with your sister, Annie, and have memories of you as the star athlete, the heroic resuscitator of a choking colleague with the Heimlich, and overall, as a very kind person. My family and I are so inspired by your courage, positive spirit, and love for your family and friends. I send our best wishes to you. Please know that we are praying for your very speedy recovery.
Leila Khan
FS ‘95
Pittsburgh, PA
David and Liza,
Just wanted you to know that Team Holder has grown even larger over the last week. People whom you have never met are praying for you in Greenwich, McLean, San Francisco, NYC, Portsmouth, Rye, Darien, Charlottesville, and of course, DC. Feel the love and know that we are all behind you every step of the way.
Hugs, Torrey, Tony, and Nathaniel
I don't think it is a coincidence that you and Michael Phelps are from Baltimore. City of champions.
Keep it up, pal!
-TY
Dave - it is thunderstorming here in DC right now and I thought of you - may the drops of rain rejuvinate your spirit as they feed the dry land. I am sending you healing and strong thoughts! Love - Halley, Jen and little Eli
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