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Cheryl R

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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #30 on: February 11, 2011, 04:42:24 pm »
Sue, my mother died in 1972 also, of now I know congestive heart failure at age 59.      Now could have been on all kinds of drugs to help.       Sad to remmeber.                Cheryl R
Right mid fossa 11-01-01
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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #31 on: February 11, 2011, 07:33:07 pm »
Thank you everyone for your kind words and warm thoughts. I am kind of numb right now and exhausted, but I am happy he is finally at peace.
Retrosigmoid 9/24/09
AN 2.4+ cm left side
Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC (Dr. Bederson and Dr. Choe)
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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #32 on: February 12, 2011, 07:13:26 am »
My very deepest condolences to you and your loved ones during this difficult time. Sending warm huggles to help.


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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #33 on: February 12, 2011, 08:04:54 am »
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your father and your extended family.

Sincerely,
Sue
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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #34 on: February 12, 2011, 08:35:06 am »
I am so sorry to hear of your loss ... having seen several family memebrs fight losing battles against painful illness I can fully agree with your statement
Thank you everyone for your kind words and warm thoughts. I am kind of numb right now and exhausted, but I am happy he is finally at peace.

take care of your self and your dad
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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #35 on: February 12, 2011, 08:07:54 pm »
So sorry for your loss. May loving memories sustain you and your surviving family.

You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #36 on: February 12, 2011, 11:18:02 pm »
Lauren, I'm so sorry to hear of your Brother's passing. I wish you and your family strength and peace during the coming days and weeks.
Diagn Apr 14 2009 with 2.5 cm lt AN. - numbness in the face and sudden onset headaches accompanied by balance issues. Consults with Drs in S Ontario, California (House) and Vancouver. Picked Dr. Akagami in BC.
Retrosigmoid July 6, 2010, 3.0cm by then. SSD left, no other significant side effects.

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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #37 on: February 14, 2011, 06:26:43 am »
Lauren,

I'm so very sorry for your loss.  I hope you and your family can take some comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and at peace.

Wendy
1.3 cm at time of diagnosis -  April 9, 2008
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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #38 on: February 14, 2011, 09:16:11 am »
Yesterday we said goodbye to my brother with a loving
ceremony and a gathering of friends and family. He is at
peace now. I thank all of you for your support and comfort.



Retrosigmoid 9/24/09
AN 2.4+ cm left side
Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC (Dr. Bederson and Dr. Choe)
BAHA surgery 1/4/2010

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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #39 on: February 15, 2011, 11:32:34 am »
i am so sorry for the loss of your brother. praying for you and your family to have peace and strength.

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1.5 left side; hearing loss; translab scheduled for 1/29/09 at Univ of MD at Baltimore
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Re: Another brother dying
« Reply #40 on: March 13, 2011, 01:05:48 pm »
I am so sorry for your loss...

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Pat
Diagnosed with a 1 cm. AN had Retrosigmoid
Approach surgery July of 2009, several problems after surgery.