Comments on: Column: Life’s Wake-Up Call

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:14:46 +0000

I’m so sorry for the pain your family is going through. I strongly recommend that your brother and family checks out an organization called “Imerman Angels”. They individually match “cancer fighters” with people who have the same type and stage of cancer. They also match family members to people who have “been there”. Sometimes talking to someone who has been in your shoes can mean more than all the medical information in the world. We have witnessed the benefits of “Angels” personally – as the cancer “fighter” and the cancer “survivor”. Their website is “www.imermanangels.org”.

By: Rick Ealy

Rick Ealy — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:35:25 +0000

Recommendation: Go to the nearest National Cancer Institute recognized Comprehensive Cancer Center for advise, second opinions, course of action, etc. The CCC may be a teaching medical college and will have the best and most current data. Stage IV / D2 disease may not be curable at this time but it can be controlled and maybe science can provide more quality life for many years.

By: Betsy de Parry

Betsy de Parry — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:03:18 +0000

Jo, As you so correctly write, a cancer diagnosis turns your world upside down and inside out, but it also gives us a chance to re-prioritize, drop the baggage and live like we mean it. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your brother and your family.

By: Joan Kauffman

Joan Kauffman — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:50:13 +0000

I am so sorry.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:37:21 +0000

To be blindsided makes one feel numb and it feels as if the world has stopped. Well, it has in a way, in order for you to reprioritize and do what is now more important. Good luck and prayers go with you and your family.