178 - September 21, 2008 3:46 pm

Name:

RACHELbLACK

Location:

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

Comments:

My father passed away of Glioblastoma Mulitforme Aug 17th 2006. My thoughts and prayers are with you

177 - September 8, 2008 12:34 pm

Name:

Althea

Location:

Los Alamitos, ca

Comments:

My Mother also had GBM, she survived 2 years and 3 months after she was first diagnosed. We decided to fight aggressively, until the last year. The Doctors said that there was nothing we can do and focus on pallative care. We decided to pursue Hospice at home. This was perfect for us, because we were still able to care for her primarily and the Nurses would come several times a week as well. My mom passed peacefully with family around her. She really didnt experience much pain. I pray that your family stays strong.

176 - August 24, 2008 10:38 pm

Name:

John

Location:

Belleville, MI

Comments:

I never knew your fahter, but I know you well. My dad is in the last stages of the tumor (Gliobalstoma-after 3 years) and I know about all the issues you dealt with during experimental treatment.

I imagine you know what I wil be through - even if I dont yet. I can't imagine -He is my hero!

I am concerned for my mom, she is the sole care giver. Any hint on how this will work out? I need some direction.

We are thinking Hospice, but maybe a Home if he does not qualify for hospice-----mom cant do it any more....
Can you give me any clue on what to expect.

If you have information, please let me knoe@ leroyteacher@yahoo.com or call me at 734-231-4610

Thank you for your time and I am sorry about your loss,

John Leroy

175 - July 29, 2008 5:27 pm

Name:

Linda Martin

Location:

Comments:

My sister was told in January of this year she too has a glioblastoma. She turned sixty this week. I am sorry for your loss and would like to know what signs to look for during the last days. Thank you and again, I'm sorry for the loss of your dear loved one.

174 - July 24, 2008 4:13 pm

Name:

Private

Location:

Private

Comments:

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173 - July 14, 2008 7:26 pm

Name:

angie pixton

Location:

augusta ga

Comments:

My dad has just been diagnosed. He is in rehab and doing well but he has not started treatment yet. I will be going to join him at his home in vegas to help. I kinda of feel like all I can do is be there by his side. By reading about GBM it does not give much hope for survival. Thank you for sharing your story and very sorry for your loss. If you have any information that would give my dad some hope or ease, please let me know. Sincerely ANGIE

172 - June 24, 2008 7:55 pm

Name:

Laura Guthrie

Location:

Chesterfield, Michigan

Comments:

Hi,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I too lost someone dear to me, my husband just passed away June 13, 2008 after he struggled to fight the GBM tumor. He was 52 years old and I miss him and Love him so much! He was diagnosed last Nov 2007 after he became ill for 3 days in Oct 19, 2007. Then the following week he had surgery a day after our 4th wedding anniversary on Oct 25, 2007. I hope and pray that someday someone will find a cure for cancer and that no one has to go through what they did. I took care of my husband at home and worked in a nursing home part time, up until he was diagnosed terminal. I know that Chuck is at peace in Heaven and someday I will join him. Feel free to write me an e-mail. I am so sad, I feel like my whole world has been turned upside down. God Bless you , Sincerely Laura Guthrie

171 - June 21, 2008 7:03 am

Name:

darla mullin

Location:

Pittsburgh, pa

Comments:

So sorry to hear of your loss. Myhusband was diagnosed december of 07. He has been through chemo, radiation. Now he is getting incontineent. Hard to walk, Has gained so much weight from decadron. He is in his 6th month. He could not have tumor removed. He has stage 4. This is such a terrible disease.

170 - June 20, 2008 12:18 pm

Name:

Manjit Bansal

Location:

Udaipur,Rajasthan,India

Comments:

Hi,
My husband was operated first on 1st March 1995 for brain tumour,diagnosing glioma.He received oral chemo & radiotherapy.We were not educated by the doctors who operated him,as a result my daughter was born in 1999. In 2005,my husband was again operated for recurrence of tumour,this time diagnosing GBM,4th stage. His prognosis was 6 months to two years.He received Chemo & RT again.The only side effect of this last surgery is weak left side,he worked very well and travelled widely on work.On repeated MRI,a large size tumour was found,which was alarming for me.Because all along I never let him know what disease he had and what prognosis doctor had given me.I consulted some more neurosurgeons/physicians in the country and came to know about another advanced test than MRI to detect the intensity of cancerous cells in the brain. When we undertook that test,to my utter amazement,the report said there was no recurrence as well as no trace of GBM or any cancerous cell in the brain.
Now,since last 2 months his condition is deteriorating.With new MRI stating the same size of tumourand also stating that the radiation necrosis can not be ruled out.According to doctors,the seizures and deterioration could be because of residual lesion in the brain. I don't know yet,what should be done next? Should I go for the Pet Scan again ? My reason for sharing this in detail is,maybe there are some people with simliar history and maybe I would be able to help some people in distress,specially the immediate family of the patient who are equally traumatic and pained.

169 - June 10, 2008 12:49 am

Name:

Pablo Meehan

Location:

Bay Area CA

Comments:

My heart goes out to all of you. This disease hurts the family and the patient in different but still painful ways.

Our mother was diagnosed with GBM in June 07 and soon had the surgery thereafter.

Thanks to Dr Prados at UCSF Medical center, he referred us to Dr. Vickstrom in Fairfield. Our mom went through the chemo and temedur but found the best results with Avastin a drug from Genentech. It's a clinical trial 2 drug but shows amazing results whereas the tumors have reduced in size.

One day I hope to see all cancers be rid of this earth. May God help John Kanzius with his research.

168 - June 9, 2008 1:49 pm

Name:

Alex McCraw

Location:

Saginaw, TX

Comments:

Nacy
My wife has a GBM and we live in Saginaw, Texas. MD Anderson has some very good doctors. If you have any questions just send an email. I ried to email you but your email address did not work.

167 - June 8, 2008 6:27 pm

Name:

Nancy Williams

Location:

Nacogdoches, Texas

Comments:

My brother, age 57 was diagnosed with GBM stage 4 on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He underwent craniotomy that same evening. Needless to say we are devastated. We are awaiting appointment at M D Anderson to investigate treatment. Plans at this time are radiation, and Temadur. Please accept my condolences for your loss, we would appreciate any info, and also prayers for my brother and our family as we travel this road.

166 - June 3, 2008 9:35 am

Name:

Marla Appling

Location:

Versailles, KY

Comments:

My brother (age 54)was diagnosed with GBM over 3 years ago, underwent the brain surgery to remove it and was doing so good for the past 3 years. A couple months ago he started getting numb in his legs and thought perhaps he was just a pinched nerve. Well, it wasn't. He has the same GBM in his spinal cord now and they cannot operate. He starts with radiation and chemo next week. Without a miracle he only has a few months. We are believing for a miracle since 3 years surviving a GBM in the brain was a miracle why not another?! One really neat thing that happened was it turned his life around when first diagnosed 3 years ago. He stopped smoking cigs and another natural herb(!) and is serving God with all his capacity. He is ready to go now if that is what happens. Through this all he has kept the faith and has always said he is a survivor and he will LIVE....I truly believe that is what has gotten him so far. His wife has been wonderful thoughout all of the trials of this disease. She has been doing all the research, keeps their lives organized and really put up with some crazy stuff from him right after his surgery. I am not looking forward to the next few months but if he can be strong and positive, it's the least I can do.
God is good and He is good to us ALL the time!
God's blessings to all of you who have and are going through the experience of this horrible cancer.

165 - June 2, 2008 7:36 am

Name:

Clay Gough

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Comments:

Hello and God Bless you. We have walked the same road. My Mom, Pauline was diagnosed with a GBM in September 2002. She died on July 24 2004 at the age of 68. Ted Kennedy's sickness brought back a lot of memories as I note he has the "moon face" now indicative of treatment with steroids. Me and my sister took care of my Mom during her illness. I wish I could remember less of those moments when she was sick and more of when she was healthy- someday maybe. I hope you have recovered well enough? Take care, and again God Bless.

164 - May 26, 2008 11:26 pm

Name:

Cyndi V.

Location:

Montara, CA

Comments:

I just came across this website this evening. My thoughts are with all of you. My father passed away a week after his 74th birthday in June, 2004 of a glioblastoma. He was diagnosed at the end of April that same year, and his tumor progressed quickly. It was located on his brain stem, and fortunately, he suffered no pain the whole time. Not a day passes that I don't think about him. So often I want to pick up the phone and tell him something, and then I realize that he is no longer here. He's appeared a few times in my dreams looking happy and well. It's been devastating for all of us in the family. We miss him terribly. I know what you are going through, and it's so difficult. Take care, and know that there are others out there too feeling your pain.

163 - May 20, 2008 6:44 pm

Name:

Jan

Location:

Doylestown, PA

Comments:

Thank you for sharing your family's story with us. I am a hospice nurse and was just researching on the net when I came across your site. Not only a tribute to your dad but reading the posts that others have shared regarding their own journey is truly inspiring. Thank you for reaching out. I truly believe that our lives, when they touch another can and do shape who we become and are to others hence changing us both forever. Blessings to you and your lovely family.

162 - May 20, 2008 2:05 pm

Name:

Rochelle Owens

Location:

Matteson, IL 60443

Comments:

Hi.
Thank you for sharing your story about Stan. I can personally say, "I know exactly what you all went through." My father, Ben Owens, passed on October 3, 2007 from the exact same brain tumor. As I wws reading about Stan's story, it was like reading about my dad's story. My dad was diagnosed at the age of 49 with a 'mass' on his brain (he had a MRI done). He suffered with terrible headaches for a maybe few weeks or less. At first he thought it was because of the 'heat' that summer or where he worked. He worked as a steel worker for 28 years. Unfortunately,it was worst than he thought. Even with the headaches he really didn't tell us about them. I remember he slept all the time. I guess wishing it would go away. Anyway, the Nuero removed as much as he could (August 18, 2006, I believe) The doctor stated that it was a messy' tumor and sharwd with my dad that it was malignant. He went through radiation and chemo as well. He even visited the Cancer Research Center of America in Okalahoma for a 2nd opinion. At least there they gave him more hope. Anyway my dad struggeled a little bit, but he kept pushing and fighting to live. He even tried a another kind of treatment, Temodar (a pill). He finally started going down in May 2007, a week after Mother's Day. The tumor had come back aggressively and he had to undergo a 2nd major brain surgery in June 2007. The doctor's gave him up. He was admitted into hospice for almost a week, until he came back around and started talking again. He did talk and eat aqain, but he never walked after the 2nd surgery. He was also having major seizures too. We finally brought him home July 14, 2007 and cared for him until he passed October 3, 2007. He passed at the age of 51. Now my family are almost at a year of his passging and we miss him "greatly' and honestly it sometimes hard to believe that he is gone, but all I can say is God is Good and we are making it each day. Thank you again for sharing your story. Now I know that other families that have dealt with this and it's very difficult thing to see a loved one endure. It does feel good to talk about it. It helps me with the hearling process. God bless you all.

161 - May 16, 2008 3:06 am

Name:

wayne saunders

Location:

gordo,al

Comments:

I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED THE SAME DIAGNOSIS. PROGNOSIS SAME.MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOURS. I TRULY UNDERSTAND.

160 - May 8, 2008 12:36 pm

Name:

Jeff Benater

Location:

Cape Town South Africa

Comments:

My wife Liz was diagnosed with GBM grade 4 on 11 May last year 2007,she had brain surgery, they removed as much of the tumor as they could, this was followed by chemo and radio therapy, on her MRI scan approx 5 months after the treatments -- there was no sign of the tumour.She was taking 2000mg of eppilum a day which had an extremely toxic effect, she stopped for 1 week with a dramatic improvement -the neurosurgeon put her back on 1000 mg P/D- he said just to prevent fits or seizures =any one with a similar story

159 - May 6, 2008 8:58 pm

Name:

Jerry H

Location:

Comments:

Just wanted to say that I lost my wife to a GBM May 16, 2007. I will say a prayer for Stan. Someday they will find
a cure for this cancer.

158 - May 4, 2008 5:26 pm

Name:

carol gould

Location:

hants england

Comments:

hello, ive just lost my mum to a gmb, finding it very difficult to understand how these tumours can go undetected for so long, within a couple of weeks of diagnosis my mum was gone we were not told by the medical staff that it would be so quick if we had then we would have taken her home & cared for her ourselves. we were restricted to seeing our mum for three hours a day for which i cannot forgive the north hants hospital for. no one seemed to explain fully what was goin on & its only through web sites like yours that ive come to understand exactly what my mum had so for that i thankyou from the bottom of my heart xx i dont think i will ever come to terms with what has happend but to share my thoughts is a great help my sister & i talk to each other every day & ask questions to which we need answers strange maybe but it might help to get our thoughts together. mum was moved to our local hospital at alton the staff there are second to num. well my thoughts are with you & thankyou for your website its comforting to know there are people out there who know how im feeling thankyou again carol xx

157 - April 17, 2008 5:03 pm

Name:

Corbert Chaisson

Location:

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Comments:

Just surfin to gather info, my father-in-law just had surgery for tumor.

156 - April 8, 2008 4:40 pm

Name:

jane gould

Location:

england uk

Comments:

hi ive just lost my mum 2nd april 2008 she was only diagnoised 2 weeks ago sadly she died but didnt suffer god im going to miss her dnt really believe she has gone how can some one go so quickly 2 weeks

155 - April 8, 2008 2:51 pm

Name:

Alex

Location:

Saginaw, tx

Comments:

This looks like a good web page for those suffering with a GBM. http://www.yasg.com/indexframes.html
Alex.

154 - April 2, 2008 7:44 pm

Name:

Linda VonOhlen

Location:

Comments:

To Live and have lived and keep on living through fond memory is the greatest blessing of Life. Thank you for sharing your story as it is an echo and message that sounds to others who will walk a similar path.

153 - March 13, 2008 11:22 am

Name:

Alex McCraw

Location:

Saginaw, TX

Comments:

My wife started a clincal trial(CP-11 and Avistan) in Aug. 07. In the first 8 weeks there was a marked reduction in the size of the tumor. We have now gone a total of 24 weeks with no growth.

152 - March 12, 2008 10:59 pm

Name:

Lulu Pahuriray

Location:

las vegas, nv

Comments:

I feel your pain. My condolences to you and your family. My brother is dying from this deadly disease. He was a brilliant doctor, internal medicine when he was diagnosed in July, 2006.
In Jan of this year, his doctors told him that all medical options have been exhausted and has 3 months to live. We are still hoping for a miracle.

151 - March 10, 2008 4:14 pm

Name:

John C.

Location:

Revere, MA

Comments:

My wife passed peacefully on Sunday March 2, 2008. after three months of hospice care at home. Five monthds after the diagnosis of GBM IV.

My prayers and best thoughts to the families, caregivers and patients that have been diagnosed with this condition.

150 - February 21, 2008 9:10 pm

Name:

Sharon Buffington

Location:

ellijay, georgia

Comments:

I just found your web site while researching this terrible disease. My husband was just diagnosed 3 weeks ago--he is only 52. I weep for your loss---and mine too.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Vance Buffington

149 - February 12, 2008 11:19 pm

Name:

evangeline lawrence

Location:

omaha, ne.

Comments:

I have come across your web page while researching glioblastoma. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. I have recently lost a friend to this disease, it was very fast and it has left a hole in my heart. May Gods blessing be with you.

148 - February 11, 2008 9:50 pm

Name:

Kenney Johnson

Location:

Northford, CT

Comments:

I lost my father in 1995 to this cancer before which I had never even heard of. His first symptoms was his complaint that his hand had fallen asleep, however, my mom believed he had a siezure about one month before when he "fell out of bed". The original diagnosis by his GP was a pinched nerve but his health deterioration quicky led to that horrible day when we were told he had a glioblastoma.

It has been at least seven years since I did any recent research on this disease and it appears there has been little progress in understanding the causes nor any appreciable remedy.

I guess that we are very fortunate that disease is so rare with only 3 cases per 100,000. That said, try explaining that to one of those unfortunate to have been diagnoses with this terrible disease. I do remember my dad's last days where he bravely said, "you can only play the hand you are dealt".

God bless you dad and we will always remember you in our hearts and prayers.

147 - February 4, 2008 3:29 pm

Name:

Kay McDuffie

Location:

Atmore, AL

Comments:

My husband was diagnosed with GBM November 2006. He had a massive blood clot that required surgery then 21 days later the tumor was removed. We stayed in the hospital for 33 days. He has slowly declined until around August 2007 we found regrowth in the center of his brain and two other spots that are inoperable. We called hospice about the middle of January because he seems to be declining faster. This is a horrible disease. I'm sorry for your loss but I got alot of good information from your website.

146 - February 4, 2008 1:06 pm

Name:

Alex McCraw

Location:

Saginaw, TX

Comments:

My wife was 35 when she was diagnosed with a GBM in Dec. 06. She has undergone 2 surgies to remove the tumor from her left frontal lobe. She is currently doing well and is in a clincal trial at M.D. Anderson. The clincal trial has caused a marked reduction in the size of the tumor. If everything continues as is we only have another 7 months of chemo left. 2007 was a long year for us. I have been greatly impressed with the care we have recieved from M.D. Anderson.

145 - February 1, 2008 8:40 pm

Name:

Rick Moore

Location:

Ventura, CA

Comments:

My son Mike recently went down with GBM. I'm just surfing for ideas. The prognoses is poor.

Best wishes,

Rick

144 - February 1, 2008 3:36 pm

Name:

bev courtney

Location:

nottingham england

Comments:

My mum was diagnosed with GBH in march 2006 7 weeks later she passed away, No treatment was given it was already to late by the time diagnosis was done. It was such a shock and so quick, she didnt seem to suffer and died peacfully on 7 May 2006 we all miss her very much. I Offer strength to anyone who has to live with this evil disease. My mum was 75 years old and healthy up to that point.

143 - January 31, 2008 10:58 pm

Name:

Leah

Location:

Comments:

My husband (age 32) was diagnosed with GBM in July. We are doing well, but it is emotionally hard. Thank you for having this website. It is nice to know that we are not alone. I keep praying for a cure!

142 - January 10, 2008 4:42 pm

Name:

J. Cadigan

Location:

Revere, MA

Comments:

My wife, 74 year of age, was diagnosed with GBM (4) in early October of 2007. After qualifying for the experimental drug PTK at the MGH she was scheduled to start a regimen of thirty radiation sessions coupled with Temodar and the PTK. Surgery was ruled out due to location and size. Unfortunately, she could not swallow the Temodar that must be taken without chewing. She completed 13 treatments of radiation at the MGH and was so wiped out that she had to stop.
She is now at home with 24/7 care and Hospice. It is a terrible thing to watch your loved one slip away day by day. She is in minimal discomfort, so far, and is on pallative treatment.
We only wish for her to be at peace and to be comfortable in the surroundings she loved so much. My best thoughts and prayers to you all.

141 - January 9, 2008 10:59 pm

Name:

Carolyn Pursell

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA

Comments:

My 36 year old daughter was diagnosed with GBM stage IV, inoperable 5 cinameters in size brain tumor this week at MCV/VCU in Richmond, VA. We are now waiting on her biopsy report which should come within the next two days of how we are will prepare for her future. Thank you for setting up this website because it has given me more of an education on the tumor and the treatment. I just wish there was a cure for it.

Miche's mom, Carolyn

140 - January 9, 2008 10:58 pm

Name:

Carolyn Pursell

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA

Comments:

My 36 year old daughter was diagnosed with GBM stage IV, inoperable 5 cinameters in size brain tumor this week at MCV/VCU in Richmond, VA. We are now waiting on her biopsy report which should come within the next two days of how we are will prepare for her future. Thank you for setting up this website because it has given me more of an education on the tumor and the treatment. I just wish it there was a cure for it.

Miche's mom, Carolyn

139 - December 31, 2007 1:06 pm

Name:

Robert Russell

Location:

Comments:

Thank you for sharing your experiences, I didn't know Stan, but came across this doing a GBM search, very helpful for comparision purposes.

138 - December 22, 2007 9:27 am

Name:

Matt

Location:

Lumberton, TX

Comments:

I am very sorry for your loss. My dad was diagnosed with GBM on 12/18/07, and I am just looking around to make myself feel better. Everyone thought he had a brain abcess due to encephalitis in 9/07 (at that time, CT and MRI was clear, this thing grew in 2 months), so he underwent a craniotomy to remove it. When the surgeon got in, he found it was a tumor and not an abcess. Dr. Lo was able to remove the entire tumor, but we do not know if there were any cells hiding somewhere. We will begin radiation and chemo shortly. He is currently still in ICU, and we are setting up an appointment at MD Anderson in Houston, TX, where I hope to get him in a clinical trial.

137 - December 17, 2007 5:12 pm

Name:

Crissi

Location:

Oakville, WA

Comments:

My husband was diagnosed with GBM in July 2004 after having a seizure. He underwent 2 surgeries, Radiation, and Chemo. We had him with us for 24 more months. He passed away July 5, 2006. My heart breaks for families that have to live through this terrible disease.

136 - December 8, 2007 8:27 pm

Name:

Carolyn Dingman

Location:

San Jose, CA

Comments:

I was searching on the internet because I have a friend who was just diagnosed and is recovering from surgery. It is sobering...and I just want to reach out and say thank you for sharing your father's story. I hope you are well and treasuring the memories you have of his life with you.

135 - December 1, 2007 7:41 pm

Name:

Mike

Location:

Michigan

Comments:

My father, 77, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioma on October 30th. After resection of the tumor on November 3rd, and mega doses of Decadron, he is no longer able to walk, and is incontinent, so we had to place him in a nursing home yesterday. He is still scheduled for radiation oncology treatment, and Temadar, but I wonder if that is a viable option at this point. Is the treatment worth it?

Any thoughts?

134 - November 29, 2007 5:10 pm

Name:

Jason F. Klaes

Location:

Stockton, CA

Comments:

My condolences on your loss. My mom wasdiagnosed in August with GBM. She is just finishing her 1st round of the 5 day chemo. She lives in NC, and I just moved to CA a month before her diagnosis. I really wish I could be with her. She is only 49 years old.

133 - November 28, 2007 8:20 pm

Name:

Nas

Location:

Tajikistan

Comments:

Hi.
Good design, who make it?

132 - November 18, 2007 9:09 pm

Name:

Vicki

Location:

Tucson, AZ

Comments:

My deepest sympathy to you and your family!
My brother was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in October 2002 just 2 months after the passing of my oldest brother.
It began with him saying he smelled a chemical type smell but cold not identify the chemical. Then he had a seizure that sent him to the hospital. After some tests, the result was Glioblastoma. He had Radiation but not Chemo.
My brother lost his battle with this horrible disease less than a year later on 9/23/2003.
My condolences to anyone dealing with this disease, personally or through a loved one.

131 - November 18, 2007 12:50 am

Name:

Ron Keefe

Location:

St. Louis MO

Comments:

I am sorry for your loss. My dad was just recently diagnosed with GBM and surgery was Nov 13th, of course you know the routine, they could not remove all of the tumor. Radiation and Chemo start shortly. There are so many questions and few answers which make this battle very difficult in my opinion. Reviewing the notes and timeline on your site I found very helpful. Thank you for the site.

130 - November 11, 2007 11:45 pm

Name:

Cindy

Location:

Southern Indiana

Comments:

I feel such empathy for anyone losing a loved one to this disease. My 49 year old sister in law was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme 4 on 10-8-07, after having migraines and siezures for many years, and too many doctor and hospital tests to count. We were given a timeline of 6-9 months of life left, maybe 2 years with intensive treatment. She had surgery on 10-10-07 to remove the tumor on the outer brain. She had her first radiation treatment and took Temozolomide chemo drug on 11-8-07. As a shock to our entire family, she had a massive stroke the next morning and went into a coma, and died on 11-9-07. Just one month and 1 day after diagnosis. We will bury her tomorrow and we are still trying to figure out WHY nobody could find this during all this time. My deepest sympathy to all families that have lost someone to this.

129 - November 11, 2007 10:38 pm

Name:

Li

Location:

Edison, NJ

Comments:

Sorry to read the news. My FIL (70 years old) was diagnosed with GBM with a large one and three smaller ones in July 27, did surgery five days later to remove the largest tumor and the operation was very successful. 10 days after that, however, he had a stroke which paralyzed him on the left side. Life quality was really bad, he could not even swallow water, so all liquid had to be thickened with a thickener. He still had periodic infections and fevers and was really weak. The doctors felt that doing radiation and chemo may do more harm than good,because of his mental and physical state. His situation got worse and toward the end of Oct, he was not really eating and not responding. He died on Nov 7, 2007, six days after going to a hospice with his family around him. very bad disease, and the family is still struggling to believe it is true.