Dian’s News

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

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

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

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

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

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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.  

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.  

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.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

John

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

John

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

John

Sending strength to a fellow warrior.

Kim K

Sending strength to a fellow warrior.

Kim K

Sending strength to a fellow warrior.

Kim K

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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

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

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