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07-23-10, 03:53 PM
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My dear andy r.i.p.
It is with great sorrow I write this message. My dear husband, Andy passed away on July 8, 2010 at 9:26 a.m.
We had started hospice services on Sunday, July 4th. He was doing okay overall. His breathing was slowly being affected. On the morning of July 7th, he started to have a lot of trouble breathing. We had a hospice nurse all night from midnight until the morning Andy passed away. He passed away in my presence. It has been really difficult. I have had so much family support, yet I have felt so lonely without my dear Andy. I have not had the courage to post this message until today. I thank this wonderful forum family for always supporting me, especially giving me the advice to start hospice. It was truly a blessing to have. They provided amazing support. I am going away with my daughters to my mothers house since it has been tremendously difficult to deal with his loss.
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-Husband-Primary Mediastinal GCT Choriocarcinoma , Stage 3-Diagnosed on Mar10 BHCG 35596 -4 BEP Mar 15-Jun 10, BHCG down to 3 -Jul 27, relapse BHCG 23 -Brain Radiation 8/18-9/18 -BHCG-4 -12/21 BHCG12800 12/22-5/7 TIP 2/24-Stereotactic brain radiiation 6/25-BHCG 46400 7/4-Started hospice 7/8-Passed Away R.I.P.-06/19/1974-07/08/2010 
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#2
07-23-10, 04:06 PM
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My Sweet Friend,
I have checked the message board everyday for your posts. Andy fought SO hard and you supported him with so much love. The pain you feel I understand. I am glad you have gone to your mom's house. Can I call you at the same number I have before?? I pray that these dark days are lightened by your children, family, and the love that you and Andy shared. Love, Pam
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Son Les diagnosed 5/7/07-Right I/0 5/9/07-Stage 3C Non-seminoma Mixed Cell Germ Tumor-Tumors in liver, lungs, lymph nodes, brain-4XBED Finished 7/31/07 HCG 9 tumors smaller, brain lesion gone-9/30/07 HCG 999-TIPx4 started 10/2/07, IU 11/29 Told he had Choriocarcinoma Syndrome HDC and Stem Cell Transplant to begin 1/3/08 Finished Transplant 3/1/08 HDC and Stem Cell Transplant Failure 3/20. 4/17 RPLND & Liver resection, Molecular profiling of tumor, 6/2 Hospice Services- Passed Away 12/12/08
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07-23-10, 04:15 PM
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Sussa,
I am so deeply, deeply sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered with Andy's passing. Please know, as always, that we only wish to be a support for you not only while Andy was fighting this disease but now as well. The main thing is that you reach out to all around you, family as well as those of us here, during this time. Alex
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TC1: 1996, right orchiectomy, seminoma stage I 3.5 cm mass, radiation therapy (peri-aortic & pelvic 27.3 Gy) TC2: 2008, left orchiectomy, seminoma stage IA 5 cm mass, left & right prostheses, AndroGel TRT, surveillance at MSKCC
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07-23-10, 04:40 PM
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Sussa, I'm so very sorry that you and your family are going through this.
I am sure that you, your daughters and mother will bring solace and strength to each other. We are always here, too.
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Nick Embryonal Carcinoma; Seminoma. Right I/O August 2001. Surveillance August - December 2001. Relapse: December 2001. Stage III, mets in lymph nodes and lung. 3xBEP Dec 2001 - March 2002. Complications: Neutropaenic sepsis during cycles 1 & 3. I/V antibiotics and isolation.
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07-23-10, 05:13 PM
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Sussa,
Sorry for your loss, no family should have to go through this. but it will be family that get you through it. Takecare Irene x
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Kevin (17yrs) Diagnosed March 2006 Stage 3+ spread to spine,lung and liver. Paralised Due to spinal Compression With Sheer determination started to Walk again be it with crutches 4 X Bep 3X Tip 5 days Radiotherapy. Spread to his brain 8th Feb 07 passed away 15th Feb 07.
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07-23-10, 05:32 PM
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I'm so sorry, Sussa. Please know our thoughts are with you and your Forum Family is behind you all the way.
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Best, Zsolt Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another; "What! You too? I thought I was the only one." - C.S Lewis “Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn.” - C.S. Lewis Mass found 11/20/08 Left I/O 11/25/08 Pathology: Seminoma, Stage 1 Surveillance: All Clear since
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#7
07-23-10, 05:41 PM
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Dear sussa,
Im so sorry for your loss. I have not been a very active part of this forum as I find it difficult to 'talk'. I have been following your Andys brave fight. So very, very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Andy. hugs Anwen
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07-23-10, 06:23 PM
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Sussa,
We have been following Andy's battle like he was part of our family, and in many ways he was and still is in our hearts. And like several members here, I grew up in Jersey so feel more kinship. I know you and your daughters have the courage and strength to continue on, and I am glad you have great family support. Andy will be remembered always. I will dedicate my long bike ride tomorrow in Andy's honor. It may not sound like much, but it's all I can do.
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Diagnosis: 05Sept07 Right I/O: 13Sept07 Seminoma IB Surveillance: All clear: 16Aug2010; Next check 14Feb2011=Valentine's Day  Visit my Philly 2010 LIVESTRONG Challenge Page
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07-23-10, 07:40 PM
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My most sincere condolences on Andy's passing. Please lean on us for whatever you need.
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"Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller 11.22.06 -Dx the day before Thanksgiving 12.09.06 -Rt I/O; 100% seminoma, multifocal; Stage I-A; Surveillance; Almost four years down! Next follow-up: 02/11.
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07-23-10, 08:01 PM
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I'm so very sorry, Sussa. Like Paul, I will keep Andy and you in mind as I ride tomorrow.
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Scott, scott@tc-cancer.com right inguinal orchiectomy 6/5/2003 > nonseminoma, stage I > surveillance > L-RPLND 6/24/2005 for recurrence, suspected teratoma but found seminoma, stage II > chylous ascites until 9/2005 > surveillance and "all clear" since Please click here to sponsor my 2010 LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin ride and help fight for people affected by cancer.
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07-23-10, 09:47 PM
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Sussa,
My deepest sympathy on Andy's passing, and I pray you and your daughters findcomfort and peace, in time. Be at peace, Andy.A candle burns to honor Andy's life tonight. We're always here for you. Karen
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husband, left I/O 16Dec2005, stage I seminoma, no LVI, RTx15 (25Gy). "All clear" as of 04May2010 Last edited by Karen; 07-25-10 at 06:42 PM.
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07-23-10, 11:53 PM
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Sussa,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your girls. I'm just so very sorry that you're having to go through this. You will all remain in my prayers..................Cheryl
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07-24-10, 01:11 AM
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Sussa,
There are just no words. You and the girls are in my heart and prayers. I have a candle lit in honor of Andy - brave TC warrior, father and husband. Mary Ann
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CaregiverSon Josh 22 yr dx 3/5/08 IIIC NonSeminoma affected lung, kidney liver back & tumor/clots in vena cava & celiac artery 3/7/08 L I/O 3/30/08 PostOp surgery 4XEP (VP16 & Cisplatin) 3/12-5/25 LDH > 5000 & AFP 145 (3/5 pre-op) LDH 563 & AFP 4 (5/26 after 4Xchemo) off blood thinners 3/18/09 Surveillance per Dr E 8/4/08 *4/10 ALL CLEAR! Self 1/29/09 dx thyroid cancer metastasized to right lung 2/10 thyroid removed 4/17 rx RA131 5/11/10 cancer still active 7/17/10 2nd RA131 on 7/16/10
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07-24-10, 04:21 AM
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Dear Sussa.
I am so very sorry to hear the news..... Kurt
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Diagnosed 5th June 2009 Stage III TC with mets in abdomen and lungs No tumor markers Righ I/O 17th June 2009 Married Janet 27th June July 3rd began 3x BEP September 3rd CT scan....clear! October 20th: Chest xray clear, no markers December 21st second CT scan....clear! June 29th CT scan...clear.
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07-24-10, 06:06 AM
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Thoughts are with you.
Regards Kiwi
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>>>>>>>>> TC1: May 2001 / Right orchiectomy / seminoma stage 1 / Radiation TC2: July 2008 / Left orchiectomy / seminoma stage 1 / X2 Prostheses / Reandron (long term Testosterone injections)
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07-24-10, 08:10 AM
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Dear Sussa
I am so sorry for your loss and hope you will find comfort in your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marion
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07-24-10, 11:41 AM
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Im catching up here on the forum and was very saddend to hear this. Peace to and your family at this time. It is days like this that I hate cancer so bad.
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07-24-10, 12:32 PM
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My heart breaks for you. I am sorry that you have lost your love at such a young age. The lose of someone so dear at any age is too difficult as to be impossible to comprehend. It makes me so angry and feeling helpless each time we lose another TC warrior. Saying that I am sorry is not enough.
 My heart breaks for you.
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Diagnosed Mixed Germ Cell tumor Carcinoma and classic seminoma StageIIC 6*8cmbulky June 26-08 Left I/O June 26-08 4*BEP July-08-Sept-08 Mets to Abdomin/chest, Stage III, , 6*8 cm Jul 08 Markers normalized Nov08, residual tumor 3*2cm in abd. 13mm in chest. Spinal Stenosis,Neuropathy RPLND feb 09 Found all three: Cancer, teratoma and scar tissue 10/09 B-HCG up to 39.90, recurrent TC, 2*VIP 12/09, TI started 05/11/2010, stem cell infusion 5/18/2010 day of rebirth
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07-24-10, 09:35 PM
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oh Sussa, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know from experience how much this forum has continued to help me through this awful time, let us be an additional support for you when you are ready. Take Care Sussa, I don't really know what else to say, just take things one breath at a time, thats all that is expected of you.
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Dawn Ann (Ryder) Caregiver Husband diagnosed Oct 2008 Pure choriocarcinoma., HCG 425000, 4xBEP, Left orchiectomy, marker did not normalize, 1xICE, Found 3 Tumours in Brain and more in Lungs, radiation on brain and back, 2xTIP, 2 rounds HDC with Stemcell transplant, markers still did not normalize, lost the love of my life, my best friend and soul mate on September 23, 2009.
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07-25-10, 05:24 PM
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Hi Sussa,
I am so sorry to hear about Andy and pray that you and your girls will get stronger and stonger each day. It is a very sad time for you. Val
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Val Brother: Dianosed 14/09/2009, testicle removed, Non sem diagnosed. Tumour markers 36000 before op and dropped to 17000 after operation.. Chemo started end of september 4 x BEP. Tumour markers normal at end of chemo. RPLND 26 Feb 2010 No cancer found. Review May 2010 - All clear Review July 2010 - CT and markers normal
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07-25-10, 11:36 PM
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I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
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Kat  _______________________________________________Caregiver DX 5/15/09 Left orchiectomy 5/22/09 60% embryonal, 40% seminoma, w/ VI, LI, T2 (CS-IB) CTs clear, X-rays clear, blood markers normal L-RPLND 7/14/09, San Antonio 3 nodes positive, 100% embryonal, N1 (PS-IIA) 2 rounds BEP August 24, 2009, Austin Enlarged lymph nodes Oct 09, Dec 09, Jan 10 Still waiting on that "all clear!"
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07-26-10, 08:01 AM
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I'm really sorry to hear this terrible news Sussa
I wish you and your family all the best at this difficult time. Cheers, Craig
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Seminoma / Embryonal Carcinoma Stage 1 >> 6th Mar 2010: Lump Discovered >> 9th Mar 2010: Ultrasound >> 20th Mar 2010: Left IO >> 26th Mar 2010: Clear CT >> Now on active surveillance, last all clear : 12th July 2010
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07-26-10, 08:06 AM
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prayers for you and your daughters
sorry to hear about your loss, I will keep you all in my prayers each and every night.
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Frank Diagnosed 01-2009 Right I/O 02-2009 Stage lll Seminoma Chemo started 03-16-2009 (3 x BEP) 5/18/2009 First All Clear 7/21/2010 All Clear continues
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07-26-10, 02:36 PM
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Sussa,
I'm so sorry for your loss. In my experience thus far, it is not an easy road to travel...but lean on your loved ones when you need it and try to focus on the good memories you have with Andy.
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 Diagnosed June 2009. Stage III (mets to lung and 2 brain lesions). Orchidectomy, 4XBEP, Brain surgery, Brain radiation, 3XTIP, 1XHDC (with stem cell transplant). Passed away February 13, 2010.
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07-26-10, 02:39 PM
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I am so sorry to hear this news, Sussa. May you find strength with time in the arms of your family.
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Husband diagnosed March 1st, 2009 * Stage III * Yolk-Sac * Mets in Abd, liver, and lung * 4XBEP 3/09-5/09 * HDC 07/09-08/09* HDC Fail 9/09 * PET Scan shows tumor isolated in abdomen * RPLND 9/09 * Remission 10/09 * Oral Etoposide * Relapse 1/10 * Gemzar/Taxol started 2/8/10 * Failed 4/10* ARQ197 Clinical trial 04/10 * Fail * Next Clinical Trial 7/10.
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07-26-10, 03:27 PM
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Sussa, like so many others on here, I am thinking of you and sending you much love.... I am sorry so much more than words can say
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Partner diagnosed August 2009, Right I/O, 90% EC, 10% Seminoma, with LVI Told stage 1B (?), treated 7 weeks later with adjuvant 2xBEP March 2010 MRI - clear July 2010 CT - clear
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07-26-10, 11:06 PM
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Sussa
I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Andy was truly blessed to have you. I type this with tears in my eyes for the pain that you are going through. I hope staying at your mum's and letting someone take care of you can help take away the sting of your loss.
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Husband diagnosed April 09 with Mediastinal Germ Cell Cancer Mets-1 in liver, 2 in brain, multiple nodules in lungs bHCG 60,000+ 4xBEP from April-July 09 (bHCG 17.5) Rising bHCG-1 new lung lesion found 2xVeIP from July-Aug 09 (bHCG dropped from 200+ to 60) Medial Thoracotomy (Path report indicates necrosis) Rising bHGC-more brain mets-Whole Brain Irradiation; Left lung masses growing 4xVIP (bHCG dropped from 2400 to 5.9-normal is <7) HDC from Jan-Mar 10 Rising bHCG-Mar 10
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07-27-10, 12:34 PM
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My most sincere hope and prayer that Andy will now rest in the hand of the Lord. I pray for strength to you and the girls as you walk this bitter path.
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". Isaiah 41:10
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Right I/O 09/11/2007 100% Stage I Seminoma - Surveillance
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07-27-10, 07:24 PM
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There is nothing I can say that hasn't been said more eloquently by others in this thread. My condolences on your loss, and I hope you have the strength and support around you.
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Initial diagnoses: Elevated hCG, Left I/O 17-June-2010. Prosthetic implant. Pathology: Stage 1b, Seminoma/Teratoma Treatment: Surveillance. hCG normalised 07/10
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07-28-10, 05:49 PM
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Sussa, I am so very sorry to learn about Andy. Please take care.
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