Cancer news

[Gunpowder]

Haven't been in the mood to visit here lately. My wife has been sick and has now been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the blood/bone marrow) and I just do not feel like smoking, etc.

MM has no cure although it can be put into remission temporaly. Generally, 2-3 years is average life span but new drugs could be on the horizon.

I assume at this point that resources will become tight and I will need to liquidate my cigar inventory to help pay bills at some point as we live a modest means.

She is 37 and we have a 7 year old daughter and a 5 year old son so this is very hard for all of us to deal with.

Please pray for us.

Mike

 

[ggiese]

My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know...

 

[grand cru no 2]

I am extremely sorry to hear that Gunpowder. My thoughts are with your family. And to 2nd what George said, if there is anyway I can help please let me know.

 

[Islesfan]

Prayers sent.....

 

[Swifty]

Sorry to here your news. Heartfelt thoughts to you and your family.

 

[tone-ny]

GP my thoughts and prayers are with your wife, you and your family. You can check here for addtional information. There are some clinical trials available around the country.

http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/3371.cfm

A notable person with MM in remision is Mel Stotylmere the pitching coach of the Yankees. Who works every day!

All the best.

 

[Peekay]

I'm sorry to hear that, prayers sent.

 

[rknicker]

so sorry to hear that, my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family

 

[Treamayne]

I wish you and your family the best. Having recently lost 2 family members to cancer within 8 months of each other(in Feb and Oct 2003), I would like to offer any help and support possible from Japan. At least you are in our thoughts and prayers.

-K-

 

[camaroon4me]

Very sorry to hear Mike. What is her name? I will pray for her healing and for you and your family.

Sincerely, John V.

 

[mrjinglesusa]

I am very sorry to hear this Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Gunpowder]

Her name is Sharon. Thanks for the prayers. THis is a tough time for both of us.

Mike

 

[JimK]

This is sad to hear. Our prayers are with you.

JK

 

[surferonthecrystalcoast]

Prayers sent.

 

[cosner63]

Prayers with you, your wife and your family.

 

[cigarsarge]

Prayers sent.

 

[lucasbuck]

Horrible news You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[gkpk]

My prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[bfreebern]

My family went through the same thing w/ my grandfather. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[STYX&STONED]

My heart goes out to you all and my prayers are with you!!