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Melanoma wins, but not without a fight.

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    • January 4, 2012 at 3:12 pm
    mygirlmaddy
    Participant

      After a non-stop battle of almost two years, my husband died the day after Christmas.  Despite repeatedly having unsuccessful treatments, he never gave up.  He had a treatment just one week before succumbing to an infection and was practical joking just days before.   If he were here to talk to all of you, he'd tell you he didn't regret trying every possible option and maintaining hope for himself and our daughter and me. 

      After a non-stop battle of almost two years, my husband died the day after Christmas.  Despite repeatedly having unsuccessful treatments, he never gave up.  He had a treatment just one week before succumbing to an infection and was practical joking just days before.   If he were here to talk to all of you, he'd tell you he didn't regret trying every possible option and maintaining hope for himself and our daughter and me. 

      Thank you for all of the support I have found on this site.  The human spirit continues to amaze me.  My wish for all of you is peace with whatever your path is and the courage to take it.

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        • January 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm
        justlittleoleme
        Participant

          I am so sorry for your loss.  May his unending spirit support you and your daughter through these tough days of grief.  I will be praying for you both.

          • January 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm
          justlittleoleme
          Participant

            I am so sorry for your loss.  May his unending spirit support you and your daughter through these tough days of grief.  I will be praying for you both.

            • January 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm
            justlittleoleme
            Participant

              I am so sorry for your loss.  May his unending spirit support you and your daughter through these tough days of grief.  I will be praying for you both.

              • January 4, 2012 at 4:36 pm
              hope4cure1
              Participant

                I am so sorry to hear your news.  From reading your posts, it is clear that your husband's courage and determination stayed with him, and that you were his ardent source of continuing support and encouragement.  I hope that your personal motto in your profile helps you during these difficult times.  Big hugs to you and your daughter.

                Hope

                • January 4, 2012 at 4:36 pm
                hope4cure1
                Participant

                  I am so sorry to hear your news.  From reading your posts, it is clear that your husband's courage and determination stayed with him, and that you were his ardent source of continuing support and encouragement.  I hope that your personal motto in your profile helps you during these difficult times.  Big hugs to you and your daughter.

                  Hope

                  • January 4, 2012 at 4:36 pm
                  hope4cure1
                  Participant

                    I am so sorry to hear your news.  From reading your posts, it is clear that your husband's courage and determination stayed with him, and that you were his ardent source of continuing support and encouragement.  I hope that your personal motto in your profile helps you during these difficult times.  Big hugs to you and your daughter.

                    Hope

                    • January 4, 2012 at 5:53 pm
                    Lori C
                    Participant

                      I am very sorry for your loss.  May your husband's courage and spirit remain close to you and your daughter and give you strength.

                       

                      Lori

                      • January 4, 2012 at 5:53 pm
                      Lori C
                      Participant

                        I am very sorry for your loss.  May your husband's courage and spirit remain close to you and your daughter and give you strength.

                         

                        Lori

                        • January 4, 2012 at 5:53 pm
                        Lori C
                        Participant

                          I am very sorry for your loss.  May your husband's courage and spirit remain close to you and your daughter and give you strength.

                           

                          Lori

                          • January 4, 2012 at 7:48 pm
                          Phil S
                          Participant
                            I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that others are thinking about you and your daughter and wishing you strength during the next part of your journey. I love the picture on your profile, and hope your memories provide comfort. Your husband fought the good fight, and now he is at peace. Keep your believe in the human spirit and let others help support you during this difficult time. God bless, Valerie (Phil’s wife)
                            • January 4, 2012 at 7:48 pm
                            Phil S
                            Participant
                              I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that others are thinking about you and your daughter and wishing you strength during the next part of your journey. I love the picture on your profile, and hope your memories provide comfort. Your husband fought the good fight, and now he is at peace. Keep your believe in the human spirit and let others help support you during this difficult time. God bless, Valerie (Phil’s wife)
                              • January 4, 2012 at 7:48 pm
                              Phil S
                              Participant
                                I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that others are thinking about you and your daughter and wishing you strength during the next part of your journey. I love the picture on your profile, and hope your memories provide comfort. Your husband fought the good fight, and now he is at peace. Keep your believe in the human spirit and let others help support you during this difficult time. God bless, Valerie (Phil’s wife)
                                • January 4, 2012 at 10:04 pm
                                shellebrownies
                                Participant

                                  So sorry for your loss. Wishing you love, peace and healing for you and all of your family. 

                                   

                                  Michelle

                                  • January 4, 2012 at 10:04 pm
                                  shellebrownies
                                  Participant

                                    So sorry for your loss. Wishing you love, peace and healing for you and all of your family. 

                                     

                                    Michelle

                                    • January 4, 2012 at 10:04 pm
                                    shellebrownies
                                    Participant

                                      So sorry for your loss. Wishing you love, peace and healing for you and all of your family. 

                                       

                                      Michelle

                                      • January 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm
                                      davidfromsingapore
                                      Participant

                                        I am so sorry for your loss.  Your attitude already says that you will be in inspiration to your husband.  All the best to you, DavidfromSingapore

                                        • January 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm
                                        davidfromsingapore
                                        Participant

                                          I am so sorry for your loss.  Your attitude already says that you will be in inspiration to your husband.  All the best to you, DavidfromSingapore

                                          • January 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm
                                          davidfromsingapore
                                          Participant

                                            I am so sorry for your loss.  Your attitude already says that you will be in inspiration to your husband.  All the best to you, DavidfromSingapore

                                            • January 5, 2012 at 12:43 am
                                            FormerCaregiver
                                            Participant

                                              I am deeply saddened to read that your husband has passed away. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

                                              Take care

                                              Frank from Australia

                                              • January 5, 2012 at 12:43 am
                                              FormerCaregiver
                                              Participant

                                                I am deeply saddened to read that your husband has passed away. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

                                                Take care

                                                Frank from Australia

                                                • January 5, 2012 at 12:43 am
                                                FormerCaregiver
                                                Participant

                                                  I am deeply saddened to read that your husband has passed away. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

                                                  Take care

                                                  Frank from Australia

                                                  • January 5, 2012 at 12:44 am
                                                  JerryfromFauq
                                                  Participant

                                                    Glad to have tried to help you.  Sorry for the final outcome. Proud of the fight and attitude your man exhibited.

                                                    • January 5, 2012 at 12:44 am
                                                    JerryfromFauq
                                                    Participant

                                                      Glad to have tried to help you.  Sorry for the final outcome. Proud of the fight and attitude your man exhibited.

                                                      • January 5, 2012 at 12:44 am
                                                      JerryfromFauq
                                                      Participant

                                                        Glad to have tried to help you.  Sorry for the final outcome. Proud of the fight and attitude your man exhibited.

                                                        • January 5, 2012 at 12:55 am
                                                        Richard_K
                                                        Participant

                                                          So very sorry to hear this news.

                                                          Dick

                                                          • January 5, 2012 at 12:55 am
                                                          Richard_K
                                                          Participant

                                                            So very sorry to hear this news.

                                                            Dick

                                                            • January 5, 2012 at 12:55 am
                                                            Richard_K
                                                            Participant

                                                              So very sorry to hear this news.

                                                              Dick

                                                              • January 5, 2012 at 1:32 am
                                                              CLPrice31
                                                              Participant

                                                                My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From this brief post it sounds like your husband was one hell of a guy. Prayers for you all.

                                                                • January 5, 2012 at 1:32 am
                                                                CLPrice31
                                                                Participant

                                                                  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From this brief post it sounds like your husband was one hell of a guy. Prayers for you all.

                                                                  • January 5, 2012 at 1:32 am
                                                                  CLPrice31
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From this brief post it sounds like your husband was one hell of a guy. Prayers for you all.

                                                                    • January 5, 2012 at 1:40 am
                                                                    Fen
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      Deepest sympathy.  The picture of your husband in your profile  says so much about his spirit and love.  I hope your memories help you through this difficult time.

                                                                      Fen

                                                                      • January 5, 2012 at 1:40 am
                                                                      Fen
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        Deepest sympathy.  The picture of your husband in your profile  says so much about his spirit and love.  I hope your memories help you through this difficult time.

                                                                        Fen

                                                                        • January 5, 2012 at 1:40 am
                                                                        Fen
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          Deepest sympathy.  The picture of your husband in your profile  says so much about his spirit and love.  I hope your memories help you through this difficult time.

                                                                          Fen

                                                                          • January 5, 2012 at 2:59 am
                                                                          Rocco
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing.  My deepest condolences to you and your daughter and extended family.  May your memories of him surround you during this most difficult time. 

                                                                            Rocco in NH

                                                                            • January 5, 2012 at 2:59 am
                                                                            Rocco
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing.  My deepest condolences to you and your daughter and extended family.  May your memories of him surround you during this most difficult time. 

                                                                              Rocco in NH

                                                                              • January 5, 2012 at 2:59 am
                                                                              Rocco
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing.  My deepest condolences to you and your daughter and extended family.  May your memories of him surround you during this most difficult time. 

                                                                                Rocco in NH

                                                                                • January 5, 2012 at 4:10 am
                                                                                momof2kids
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. 

                                                                                  • January 5, 2012 at 4:10 am
                                                                                  momof2kids
                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                    Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. 

                                                                                    • January 5, 2012 at 4:10 am
                                                                                    momof2kids
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                      Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. 

                                                                                      • January 5, 2012 at 5:49 am
                                                                                      lhaley
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        I am so sorry.  Your husband has had such a courageous fight.  I hope that you and your daughter Maddy, also be able to remember the wonderful mermories.

                                                                                        Linda

                                                                                        • January 5, 2012 at 5:49 am
                                                                                        lhaley
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          I am so sorry.  Your husband has had such a courageous fight.  I hope that you and your daughter Maddy, also be able to remember the wonderful mermories.

                                                                                          Linda

                                                                                          • January 5, 2012 at 5:49 am
                                                                                          lhaley
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            I am so sorry.  Your husband has had such a courageous fight.  I hope that you and your daughter Maddy, also be able to remember the wonderful mermories.

                                                                                            Linda

                                                                                            • January 5, 2012 at 2:11 pm
                                                                                            Gene_S
                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                              Hello,

                                                                                              So sorry to hear of your loss.  My deepest sympathy.  He was a great warrior and we are saddened to hear of his passing. 

                                                                                              I am praying for the family he left behind.

                                                                                              Judy and Gene

                                                                                              • January 5, 2012 at 2:11 pm
                                                                                              Gene_S
                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                Hello,

                                                                                                So sorry to hear of your loss.  My deepest sympathy.  He was a great warrior and we are saddened to hear of his passing. 

                                                                                                I am praying for the family he left behind.

                                                                                                Judy and Gene

                                                                                                  • January 10, 2012 at 10:17 am
                                                                                                  deardad
                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                    Im very sorry to hear your sad news. What a courageous soul he was. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. 

                                                                                                    Nahmi from Melbourne

                                                                                                    • January 10, 2012 at 10:17 am
                                                                                                    deardad
                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                      Im very sorry to hear your sad news. What a courageous soul he was. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. 

                                                                                                      Nahmi from Melbourne

                                                                                                      • January 10, 2012 at 10:17 am
                                                                                                      deardad
                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                        Im very sorry to hear your sad news. What a courageous soul he was. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. 

                                                                                                        Nahmi from Melbourne

                                                                                                      • January 5, 2012 at 2:11 pm
                                                                                                      Gene_S
                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                        Hello,

                                                                                                        So sorry to hear of your loss.  My deepest sympathy.  He was a great warrior and we are saddened to hear of his passing. 

                                                                                                        I am praying for the family he left behind.

                                                                                                        Judy and Gene

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