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    • March 27, 2013 at 3:36 pm
    DonW
    Participant

    Unfortunately, the news isn't good. Dian's husband, Bob, called me this morning with the news that after going home from her IL2 treatment, Dian had a brain hemmorage and is now back in Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane. Apparently the bleeding is stabilized now, but Dian is in and out of consciousness and she has motor problems on one side. Bob thinks she might have had an undetected brain met that caused the problem. Not much else to say other than I'm hoping she come through this.  

    Unfortunately, the news isn't good. Dian's husband, Bob, called me this morning with the news that after going home from her IL2 treatment, Dian had a brain hemmorage and is now back in Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane. Apparently the bleeding is stabilized now, but Dian is in and out of consciousness and she has motor problems on one side. Bob thinks she might have had an undetected brain met that caused the problem. Not much else to say other than I'm hoping she come through this.  

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      • March 27, 2013 at 3:53 pm
      MarieM
      Participant

      Hi Don, it's been a long time. I am DEVASTATED to hear this news. I don't pray very often, but I am praying hard today…….

      Hugs and tears, Marie

      • March 27, 2013 at 3:53 pm
      MarieM
      Participant

      Hi Don, it's been a long time. I am DEVASTATED to hear this news. I don't pray very often, but I am praying hard today…….

      Hugs and tears, Marie

      • March 27, 2013 at 3:53 pm
      MarieM
      Participant

      Hi Don, it's been a long time. I am DEVASTATED to hear this news. I don't pray very often, but I am praying hard today…….

      Hugs and tears, Marie

      • March 27, 2013 at 3:59 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      My reply can't be posted here with the profanity filters.  Thanks for the update, Don.

      • March 27, 2013 at 3:59 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      My reply can't be posted here with the profanity filters.  Thanks for the update, Don.

        • March 27, 2013 at 4:11 pm
        MarieM
        Participant

        Jan,  just send your REAL reply to me. I'm there with you….

        • March 27, 2013 at 4:11 pm
        MarieM
        Participant

        Jan,  just send your REAL reply to me. I'm there with you….

        • March 27, 2013 at 4:11 pm
        MarieM
        Participant

        Jan,  just send your REAL reply to me. I'm there with you….

      • March 27, 2013 at 3:59 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      My reply can't be posted here with the profanity filters.  Thanks for the update, Don.

      • March 27, 2013 at 4:43 pm
      POW
      Participant

      I am sorry that Dian had a stroke. That is very frightening and disappointing. However, it is not necessarily a disaster.

      My brother was first diagnosed with melanoma because he had a stroke that turned out to be caused by a bleeding melanoma tumor. At the time and for the next few days, he was mentally confused, couldln't talk because of speech aphasia, and his right side was partially paralyzed. However, with treatment and the incredible healing power of the body, most of his symptoms resolved within a couple of weeks.

      Of course, every case is different and we don't even know if Dian's stroke was caused by a bleeding brain met. But just because Dian had a stroke, it does not mean that all is lost or that she will now begin an inexorable decline. Tell Dian and Bob to hang in there.  

      • March 27, 2013 at 4:43 pm
      POW
      Participant

      I am sorry that Dian had a stroke. That is very frightening and disappointing. However, it is not necessarily a disaster.

      My brother was first diagnosed with melanoma because he had a stroke that turned out to be caused by a bleeding melanoma tumor. At the time and for the next few days, he was mentally confused, couldln't talk because of speech aphasia, and his right side was partially paralyzed. However, with treatment and the incredible healing power of the body, most of his symptoms resolved within a couple of weeks.

      Of course, every case is different and we don't even know if Dian's stroke was caused by a bleeding brain met. But just because Dian had a stroke, it does not mean that all is lost or that she will now begin an inexorable decline. Tell Dian and Bob to hang in there.  

        • March 28, 2013 at 12:21 am
        Hstevens0072
        Participant
        Wise words of encouragement at this sad and scary time.
        • March 28, 2013 at 12:21 am
        Hstevens0072
        Participant
        Wise words of encouragement at this sad and scary time.
        • March 28, 2013 at 12:21 am
        Hstevens0072
        Participant
        Wise words of encouragement at this sad and scary time.
      • March 27, 2013 at 4:43 pm
      POW
      Participant

      I am sorry that Dian had a stroke. That is very frightening and disappointing. However, it is not necessarily a disaster.

      My brother was first diagnosed with melanoma because he had a stroke that turned out to be caused by a bleeding melanoma tumor. At the time and for the next few days, he was mentally confused, couldln't talk because of speech aphasia, and his right side was partially paralyzed. However, with treatment and the incredible healing power of the body, most of his symptoms resolved within a couple of weeks.

      Of course, every case is different and we don't even know if Dian's stroke was caused by a bleeding brain met. But just because Dian had a stroke, it does not mean that all is lost or that she will now begin an inexorable decline. Tell Dian and Bob to hang in there.  

      • March 27, 2013 at 8:12 pm
      CarolA
      Participant

      I said it on the OTBB, words seem futile now.   Emotions are highly charged.   Hating this disease more than ever.   Praying for Diane's recovery, for strength for Bob.   We're all here, Diane, new and old alike.  

      CarolA

      Stage III for 8 years

      • March 27, 2013 at 8:12 pm
      CarolA
      Participant

      I said it on the OTBB, words seem futile now.   Emotions are highly charged.   Hating this disease more than ever.   Praying for Diane's recovery, for strength for Bob.   We're all here, Diane, new and old alike.  

      CarolA

      Stage III for 8 years

      • March 27, 2013 at 8:12 pm
      CarolA
      Participant

      I said it on the OTBB, words seem futile now.   Emotions are highly charged.   Hating this disease more than ever.   Praying for Diane's recovery, for strength for Bob.   We're all here, Diane, new and old alike.  

      CarolA

      Stage III for 8 years

      • March 27, 2013 at 8:57 pm
      Tim–MRF
      Guest

      Diane was one of the first patients I got to know after coming to MRF in January of 2009.  I was able to meet her and Bob  that spring at the patient meeting in Seattle.  I have valued her counsel and input many, many times over the past four years and we spoke several times as she considered this last treatment approach.

      Words cannot express how I feel in hearing this news.  She is a great human being, a wonderful musician, and a caring advocate.  We need her light in the world.  Hopes, thoughts and prayers going out for Diane, her family, and her many, many friends.

      Tim–MRF

      • March 27, 2013 at 8:57 pm
      Tim–MRF
      Guest

      Diane was one of the first patients I got to know after coming to MRF in January of 2009.  I was able to meet her and Bob  that spring at the patient meeting in Seattle.  I have valued her counsel and input many, many times over the past four years and we spoke several times as she considered this last treatment approach.

      Words cannot express how I feel in hearing this news.  She is a great human being, a wonderful musician, and a caring advocate.  We need her light in the world.  Hopes, thoughts and prayers going out for Diane, her family, and her many, many friends.

      Tim–MRF

        • March 27, 2013 at 9:29 pm
        vivian
        Participant

        Oh, No!!!!  So very sorry to read this news, but I will be holding Dian in the light and praying for her and her family.

        Lear

        • March 27, 2013 at 9:29 pm
        vivian
        Participant

        Oh, No!!!!  So very sorry to read this news, but I will be holding Dian in the light and praying for her and her family.

        Lear

        • March 27, 2013 at 9:29 pm
        vivian
        Participant

        Oh, No!!!!  So very sorry to read this news, but I will be holding Dian in the light and praying for her and her family.

        Lear

      • March 27, 2013 at 8:57 pm
      Tim–MRF
      Guest

      Diane was one of the first patients I got to know after coming to MRF in January of 2009.  I was able to meet her and Bob  that spring at the patient meeting in Seattle.  I have valued her counsel and input many, many times over the past four years and we spoke several times as she considered this last treatment approach.

      Words cannot express how I feel in hearing this news.  She is a great human being, a wonderful musician, and a caring advocate.  We need her light in the world.  Hopes, thoughts and prayers going out for Diane, her family, and her many, many friends.

      Tim–MRF

      • March 27, 2013 at 11:25 pm
      mike_nj
      Participant

      This seems unreal and very sad to me.

      I always had my belief that Dian was always one step ahead of this disease and hope that this is just a temporary setback and she regains control

      Prayers on ther way for Dian & Bob

       

      Mike from NJ

      • March 27, 2013 at 11:25 pm
      mike_nj
      Participant

      This seems unreal and very sad to me.

      I always had my belief that Dian was always one step ahead of this disease and hope that this is just a temporary setback and she regains control

      Prayers on ther way for Dian & Bob

       

      Mike from NJ

      • March 27, 2013 at 11:25 pm
      mike_nj
      Participant

      This seems unreal and very sad to me.

      I always had my belief that Dian was always one step ahead of this disease and hope that this is just a temporary setback and she regains control

      Prayers on ther way for Dian & Bob

       

      Mike from NJ

      • March 28, 2013 at 12:22 am
      Charlie S
      Participant

      You can come back from this Dian.  You went all in with IL2; you knew the risks, you knew the potential.

      And you still do.

      You know the mechanics of how this happened:

      A serious, but very uncommon side effect of Proleukin in high doses is "capillary leak syndrome" or "vascular leak syndrome."  Capillary leak syndrome is a potentially serious disease in which fluids within the vascular system (veins and capillaries) leaks into the tissue outside the bloodstream.

      You know how to overcome adversity because I have seen you do so and expect to see no less from you now.

      Though not written to address cancer; it is relevant in many deep ways and always has helped me during dark times.

      "Gardening is more than just digging, planting, pulling weeds and picking vegetables and fruits.

       It is also the savoring and cultivation of life"    ….Robert Rodale 1930-1990

      It is your history of savoring and cultivating life through your persona and music that I believe you will overcome this new challenge.

      Cheers,

      Charlie S

      • March 28, 2013 at 12:22 am
      Charlie S
      Participant

      You can come back from this Dian.  You went all in with IL2; you knew the risks, you knew the potential.

      And you still do.

      You know the mechanics of how this happened:

      A serious, but very uncommon side effect of Proleukin in high doses is "capillary leak syndrome" or "vascular leak syndrome."  Capillary leak syndrome is a potentially serious disease in which fluids within the vascular system (veins and capillaries) leaks into the tissue outside the bloodstream.

      You know how to overcome adversity because I have seen you do so and expect to see no less from you now.

      Though not written to address cancer; it is relevant in many deep ways and always has helped me during dark times.

      "Gardening is more than just digging, planting, pulling weeds and picking vegetables and fruits.

       It is also the savoring and cultivation of life"    ….Robert Rodale 1930-1990

      It is your history of savoring and cultivating life through your persona and music that I believe you will overcome this new challenge.

      Cheers,

      Charlie S

      • March 28, 2013 at 12:22 am
      Charlie S
      Participant

      You can come back from this Dian.  You went all in with IL2; you knew the risks, you knew the potential.

      And you still do.

      You know the mechanics of how this happened:

      A serious, but very uncommon side effect of Proleukin in high doses is "capillary leak syndrome" or "vascular leak syndrome."  Capillary leak syndrome is a potentially serious disease in which fluids within the vascular system (veins and capillaries) leaks into the tissue outside the bloodstream.

      You know how to overcome adversity because I have seen you do so and expect to see no less from you now.

      Though not written to address cancer; it is relevant in many deep ways and always has helped me during dark times.

      "Gardening is more than just digging, planting, pulling weeds and picking vegetables and fruits.

       It is also the savoring and cultivation of life"    ….Robert Rodale 1930-1990

      It is your history of savoring and cultivating life through your persona and music that I believe you will overcome this new challenge.

      Cheers,

      Charlie S

      • March 28, 2013 at 1:33 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Dians a great lady and fighter that was one of the first people I met here in 2007.  I know she appreciates our prayers anad wwell wishes for both her and Bob.  He has been so great for her.  Thannk you Bob for all your loving care for OUR Dian.

      • March 28, 2013 at 1:33 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Dians a great lady and fighter that was one of the first people I met here in 2007.  I know she appreciates our prayers anad wwell wishes for both her and Bob.  He has been so great for her.  Thannk you Bob for all your loving care for OUR Dian.

      • March 28, 2013 at 1:33 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Dians a great lady and fighter that was one of the first people I met here in 2007.  I know she appreciates our prayers anad wwell wishes for both her and Bob.  He has been so great for her.  Thannk you Bob for all your loving care for OUR Dian.

      • March 28, 2013 at 5:48 pm
      DonW
      Participant

      Dian's husband, Bob, posted today (Thurs) that Dian is responsive and improving. Go, Dian!

      • March 28, 2013 at 5:48 pm
      DonW
      Participant

      Dian's husband, Bob, posted today (Thurs) that Dian is responsive and improving. Go, Dian!

        • March 29, 2013 at 12:18 am
        Hstevens0072
        Participant
        Woo-hooo! Come on Dian!!
        • March 29, 2013 at 12:18 am
        Hstevens0072
        Participant
        Woo-hooo! Come on Dian!!
        • March 29, 2013 at 12:18 am
        Hstevens0072
        Participant
        Woo-hooo! Come on Dian!!
        • March 29, 2013 at 1:35 am
        Gale
        Participant

        Thanks for the update Don. This is excellent news! My thoughts and prayers continue.

        • March 29, 2013 at 1:35 am
        Gale
        Participant

        Thanks for the update Don. This is excellent news! My thoughts and prayers continue.

        • March 29, 2013 at 1:35 am
        Gale
        Participant

        Thanks for the update Don. This is excellent news! My thoughts and prayers continue.

      • March 28, 2013 at 5:48 pm
      DonW
      Participant

      Dian's husband, Bob, posted today (Thurs) that Dian is responsive and improving. Go, Dian!

      • March 29, 2013 at 1:57 am
      jag
      Participant

      C'mon Dian, we are pulling for you.  I'm with Janner on this one.  Melanoma can eat sh*t.  Prayers for you.

      John

      • March 29, 2013 at 1:57 am
      jag
      Participant

      C'mon Dian, we are pulling for you.  I'm with Janner on this one.  Melanoma can eat sh*t.  Prayers for you.

      John

      • March 29, 2013 at 1:57 am
      jag
      Participant

      C'mon Dian, we are pulling for you.  I'm with Janner on this one.  Melanoma can eat sh*t.  Prayers for you.

      John

      • March 30, 2013 at 1:40 am
      Nancylee
      Participant
      I hate this disease. I am so sad.
      • March 30, 2013 at 1:40 am
      Nancylee
      Participant
      I hate this disease. I am so sad.
      • March 30, 2013 at 1:40 am
      Nancylee
      Participant
      I hate this disease. I am so sad.
      • March 30, 2013 at 6:05 am
      Kim K
      Participant
      Talk about a gut check, damn! I read further down that you are doing better and if any one can come back it is you. I am shocked after discharge this happened and I hope the worst is over. I only hope this was the equivalent to mel’s agonal death throwes.

      Sending strength to a fellow warrior.

      Kim K

      • March 30, 2013 at 6:05 am
      Kim K
      Participant
      Talk about a gut check, damn! I read further down that you are doing better and if any one can come back it is you. I am shocked after discharge this happened and I hope the worst is over. I only hope this was the equivalent to mel’s agonal death throwes.

      Sending strength to a fellow warrior.

      Kim K

        • March 30, 2013 at 2:04 pm
        tony9511
        Participant

        Dian I am praying for you and your family!  What a wonderful support group to have and I know you will beat this.  Prayers to Dian and your loved ones that need and care about you!

        Tony

        • March 30, 2013 at 2:04 pm
        tony9511
        Participant

        Dian I am praying for you and your family!  What a wonderful support group to have and I know you will beat this.  Prayers to Dian and your loved ones that need and care about you!

        Tony

        • March 30, 2013 at 2:04 pm
        tony9511
        Participant

        Dian I am praying for you and your family!  What a wonderful support group to have and I know you will beat this.  Prayers to Dian and your loved ones that need and care about you!

        Tony

      • March 30, 2013 at 6:05 am
      Kim K
      Participant
      Talk about a gut check, damn! I read further down that you are doing better and if any one can come back it is you. I am shocked after discharge this happened and I hope the worst is over. I only hope this was the equivalent to mel’s agonal death throwes.

      Sending strength to a fellow warrior.

      Kim K

      • March 30, 2013 at 7:22 pm
      djpayn
      Participant

      It's been a long time since I've been on these boards – and this is why. Losing Amy B destroyed me – dont know how I would handle it if Dian didnt turn this around – But I'm not going there. She is way to strong for that. Kick this things butt Dian!! Praying for you Lady!!!! Hugs and Love to you and Bob!!

      • March 30, 2013 at 7:22 pm
      djpayn
      Participant

      It's been a long time since I've been on these boards – and this is why. Losing Amy B destroyed me – dont know how I would handle it if Dian didnt turn this around – But I'm not going there. She is way to strong for that. Kick this things butt Dian!! Praying for you Lady!!!! Hugs and Love to you and Bob!!

      • March 30, 2013 at 7:22 pm
      djpayn
      Participant

      It's been a long time since I've been on these boards – and this is why. Losing Amy B destroyed me – dont know how I would handle it if Dian didnt turn this around – But I'm not going there. She is way to strong for that. Kick this things butt Dian!! Praying for you Lady!!!! Hugs and Love to you and Bob!!

      • March 30, 2013 at 7:23 pm
      djpayn
      Participant

      It's been a long time since I've been on these boards – and this is why. Losing Amy B destroyed me – dont know how I would handle it if Dian didnt turn this around – But I'm not going there. She is way to strong for that. Kick this things butt Dian!! Praying for you Lady!!!! Hugs and Love to you and Bob!!

      • March 30, 2013 at 7:23 pm
      djpayn
      Participant

      It's been a long time since I've been on these boards – and this is why. Losing Amy B destroyed me – dont know how I would handle it if Dian didnt turn this around – But I'm not going there. She is way to strong for that. Kick this things butt Dian!! Praying for you Lady!!!! Hugs and Love to you and Bob!!

      • March 30, 2013 at 7:23 pm
      djpayn
      Participant

      It's been a long time since I've been on these boards – and this is why. Losing Amy B destroyed me – dont know how I would handle it if Dian didnt turn this around – But I'm not going there. She is way to strong for that. Kick this things butt Dian!! Praying for you Lady!!!! Hugs and Love to you and Bob!!

      • April 11, 2013 at 11:41 pm
      killmel
      Participant

      I have been traveling & shocked to hear about Dian.

      Does anyone have an update on how Dian is doing??

      Did her stroke paralyze her??? Is she going to continue with Melanoma Treatment IL2, etc./

      My prayers & thoughts go out to her & her family.

      Cody

      • April 11, 2013 at 11:41 pm
      killmel
      Participant

      I have been traveling & shocked to hear about Dian.

      Does anyone have an update on how Dian is doing??

      Did her stroke paralyze her??? Is she going to continue with Melanoma Treatment IL2, etc./

      My prayers & thoughts go out to her & her family.

      Cody

      • April 11, 2013 at 11:41 pm
      killmel
      Participant

      I have been traveling & shocked to hear about Dian.

      Does anyone have an update on how Dian is doing??

      Did her stroke paralyze her??? Is she going to continue with Melanoma Treatment IL2, etc./

      My prayers & thoughts go out to her & her family.

      Cody

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