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    • June 10, 2011 at 6:22 am
    Damien Fairbanks
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      I dont know whether anyone will remember my sister Simone Fairbanks, she wrote on this board occasionally, Simone passed away on the 23rd May after a very brave fight.She was 35.

      I dont know whether anyone will remember my sister Simone Fairbanks, she wrote on this board occasionally, Simone passed away on the 23rd May after a very brave fight.She was 35.

      Simone was using the trial drug;Plx. It was working extremely well for 4 months with  a 70% reduction of tumors until the cancer came back suddenly. Simone was courageous until the cancer had taken contol. As a brother this journey with Simone has been horrible but also beautiful as i got to know my sister better then i have ever known her. Our whole family was with Simone when she died.We are so sad but we know now that the pain and suffering is over for her.I just thought that she would want me to leave this message to let everyone know that your support with replies really helped her knowing that it wasnt just her fighting this terrible disease. We will never forget Simone..

       

      Damien Fairbanks.Loving brother and carer

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        • June 10, 2011 at 9:45 am
        FormerCaregiver
        Participant

          I am so sorry to read that Simone has passed away. Please accept my sincere condolences.

          Anyone affected by melanoma in some way is most welcome in our forum, as we are all here
          to support each other. People here really understand what you are going through, so please
          don't hesitate to come back to this forum and tell us how you are going.

          Hope this helps

          Frank from Australia

          • June 10, 2011 at 9:45 am
          FormerCaregiver
          Participant

            I am so sorry to read that Simone has passed away. Please accept my sincere condolences.

            Anyone affected by melanoma in some way is most welcome in our forum, as we are all here
            to support each other. People here really understand what you are going through, so please
            don't hesitate to come back to this forum and tell us how you are going.

            Hope this helps

            Frank from Australia

            • June 10, 2011 at 10:39 am
            triciad
            Participant

              Damien,

              I am so sorry to hear about your sister.  I hope that you and your family will find comfort in the joyous memories before melanoma.

              My deepest sympathies,

              Tricia

              • June 10, 2011 at 10:39 am
              triciad
              Participant

                Damien,

                I am so sorry to hear about your sister.  I hope that you and your family will find comfort in the joyous memories before melanoma.

                My deepest sympathies,

                Tricia

                • June 10, 2011 at 11:56 am
                kim2712
                Participant

                  Damien,

                  I am so sorry to hear the news of your sister passing. I am happy to hear that you were able to strengthen your bond with her before she passed.

                  As a mother who lost her son on the 22nd of may to this insidious disease, I know that there are no words to ease your pain right now. I have, and still do go through every emotion on a daily basis. They say time will heal and the good memories will be in the forefront of your brain rather that the days that led up to her passing.

                  Please accept my sincerest condolences,

                  Fondly,

                  Kim, mother to Erik

                  • June 10, 2011 at 11:56 am
                  kim2712
                  Participant

                    Damien,

                    I am so sorry to hear the news of your sister passing. I am happy to hear that you were able to strengthen your bond with her before she passed.

                    As a mother who lost her son on the 22nd of may to this insidious disease, I know that there are no words to ease your pain right now. I have, and still do go through every emotion on a daily basis. They say time will heal and the good memories will be in the forefront of your brain rather that the days that led up to her passing.

                    Please accept my sincerest condolences,

                    Fondly,

                    Kim, mother to Erik

                      • June 10, 2011 at 1:16 pm
                      Vermont_Donna
                      Participant

                        Dear Damien,

                        Thanks for letting us know about your sister. It is so sad. We have lost a lot of warriors lately to this damn disease. Frank is right, this board can be a for of solace in some way for grieving caregivers, so please do come back if you choose.

                        Vermont_Donna, stage 3a

                        • June 10, 2011 at 1:16 pm
                        Vermont_Donna
                        Participant

                          Dear Damien,

                          Thanks for letting us know about your sister. It is so sad. We have lost a lot of warriors lately to this damn disease. Frank is right, this board can be a for of solace in some way for grieving caregivers, so please do come back if you choose.

                          Vermont_Donna, stage 3a

                        • June 10, 2011 at 1:37 pm
                        lhaley
                        Participant

                          I do remember Simone. 

                          I am so sorry for your families loss. You sound very special to realize that you got to know your sister better because of this.    Know that she is now at peace and no longer in pain.

                          Linda

                          • June 10, 2011 at 1:37 pm
                          lhaley
                          Participant

                            I do remember Simone. 

                            I am so sorry for your families loss. You sound very special to realize that you got to know your sister better because of this.    Know that she is now at peace and no longer in pain.

                            Linda

                            • June 10, 2011 at 6:08 pm
                            ValinMtl
                            Participant

                              Thank you for writing Damien.  Simone was only 35 and  that is so terribly wrong. But you do know that she is at safe in the arms of Jesus and no longer in pain or suffering.  It was wonderful that the entire family could be with her to support her in the end.  You're right it is such a terrible disease, and I pray there will be a solution some day soon.  Thinking of you, Val, xx stage IV

                              • June 10, 2011 at 6:08 pm
                              ValinMtl
                              Participant

                                Thank you for writing Damien.  Simone was only 35 and  that is so terribly wrong. But you do know that she is at safe in the arms of Jesus and no longer in pain or suffering.  It was wonderful that the entire family could be with her to support her in the end.  You're right it is such a terrible disease, and I pray there will be a solution some day soon.  Thinking of you, Val, xx stage IV

                                • June 10, 2011 at 8:58 pm
                                Sherron
                                Participant

                                  I did not know Simone, but please know I do know your pain, as I only lost my husband 6 months ago.  She will be forever in your heart….and they are not in pain anymore.  Sending you hugs, love, & prayers for the days ahead.

                                  Take Care,

                                  Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER

                                  • June 10, 2011 at 8:58 pm
                                  Sherron
                                  Participant

                                    I did not know Simone, but please know I do know your pain, as I only lost my husband 6 months ago.  She will be forever in your heart….and they are not in pain anymore.  Sending you hugs, love, & prayers for the days ahead.

                                    Take Care,

                                    Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER

                                    • June 11, 2011 at 1:32 am
                                    JuleFL
                                    Participant
                                      Dear Damien,
                                      You and your family are so blessed to be with Simone as she passed from this world. God bless you all and rekindle all wonderful memories of her life with you. Jule
                                      • June 11, 2011 at 1:32 am
                                      JuleFL
                                      Participant
                                        Dear Damien,
                                        You and your family are so blessed to be with Simone as she passed from this world. God bless you all and rekindle all wonderful memories of her life with you. Jule
                                          • June 11, 2011 at 8:17 am
                                          JerryfromFauq
                                          Participant
                                            We remember the warriors and hate to see them leace us on the down side. We are greatful for what they have provided us and hhope that wh we haaave provided in rturn wa helpful.over time the good memories will slowly take a larger place in your memories than the bad ones. The pain will never go completly away and we really don’t want it to, but this does make life easier in the future..
                                            • June 11, 2011 at 8:17 am
                                            JerryfromFauq
                                            Participant
                                              We remember the warriors and hate to see them leace us on the down side. We are greatful for what they have provided us and hhope that wh we haaave provided in rturn wa helpful.over time the good memories will slowly take a larger place in your memories than the bad ones. The pain will never go completly away and we really don’t want it to, but this does make life easier in the future..
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