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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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I'm up at MD Anderson for the night. My uncle went into his 5th brain surgery during last night. He has been battling stage 4 melanoma for 13 years. This is his 16th surgery. Doctors let us know that this is the final stage of his life. They took out part of his brain. He luckily remembers everyone but has trouble with speech. He has lived 12 years longer than he was suppose to when he was diagnosed with it. Hopefully he will make it through agian.

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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Our prayers are with you're uncle and you're family.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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+1. Hope everything turns out for you and your fam.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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We have been spending alot of time at MDA in the last few monthes and he is in the best hands... but you already know that...

He is in my familys prayers
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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We have been spending alot of time at MDA in the last few monthes and he is in the best hands... but you already know that...

He is in my familys prayers
He has had treatment here for about 10 years. His doctor was out of town yesterday but the hospital called him and he made the trip home so my uncle would feel comfortable with the procedure. They really are great people.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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sorry to hear this man. All of you will be in my prayers.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'm staying off finnin over by reliant stadium. Is it safe over in these parts?
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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I'll probably be at MDA next week. My dad is battling cancer and while two doctors here in SA said they wouldn't operate, MDA said they would. Wednesday he gets a bunch of tests and I will know before the weekend when they will operate. You and your uncle will be in my thoughts.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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that sucks man. hope things get better for him. as for staying off of fannin its not the worst place to be however its not the best either. how long you going to be here for!
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Im sorry to hear that but he's in good hands, MD anderson is one of the best places in the world, if you need to talk to somebody my mom is a nurse there her names callie suniga just ask for her she'll keep you company.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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oddly enough, my mom works there as well. she works in the Proton Therapy Center, name's Cynthia Williams, she always goes out of her way to make someone happy and comfortable while there....
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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that sucks man. hope things get better for him. as for staying off of fannin its not the worst place to be however its not the best either. how long you going to be here for!
I'm heading out today. But will probably be back agian soon. It's exam week for me so I have to get back. One of these days when I come down I will have meet up with some people.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Good luck best wishes for both of you with family here. I work at MDA as computer tech.
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