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    • March 20, 2013 at 2:10 am
    audgator
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    About a year and a half ago I had a very low moment in a Publix Supermarket.   I had just finished the complete course of treatment with ipi.  At the follow-up scans we discovered that I had not responded and my mets had grown larger.  A few weeks later I was at the deli counter in Publix next to a young man who reminded me of my son: about the same age, similar height, same beginnings of male-pattern-baldness.  He was holding an infant a few months old.  It struck me that I may not live to see granchildren.   I teared up and almost broke down right there in front of the mortadella.  This afternoon, my daughter-in-law delivered a 7 pound, 5 ounce grandson who I expect to see graduate from high school.  Thank you researchers, BMS, Moffitt, all my doctors, nurses & techs, and of course my newly-expanded family.  And all of you.         Dan

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      • March 20, 2013 at 9:00 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Congradulations Grandpa.With a PMA & the team work of all involved including Gods help you will see him graduate from high school.Happy & healthful future to you.Beat the Beast.   Al

      • March 20, 2013 at 9:00 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Congradulations Grandpa.With a PMA & the team work of all involved including Gods help you will see him graduate from high school.Happy & healthful future to you.Beat the Beast.   Al

      • March 20, 2013 at 9:00 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Congradulations Grandpa.With a PMA & the team work of all involved including Gods help you will see him graduate from high school.Happy & healthful future to you.Beat the Beast.   Al

      • March 20, 2013 at 2:13 pm
      kaney2021
      Participant

      Many people, like yourself, have asked me what I think of taking aromatherapy courses versus just doing self-study via the Internet. metagenics

      • March 20, 2013 at 2:13 pm
      kaney2021
      Participant

      Many people, like yourself, have asked me what I think of taking aromatherapy courses versus just doing self-study via the Internet. metagenics

      • March 20, 2013 at 2:13 pm
      kaney2021
      Participant

      Many people, like yourself, have asked me what I think of taking aromatherapy courses versus just doing self-study via the Internet. metagenics

      • March 20, 2013 at 2:20 pm
      kaney2021
      Participant

      Many people, like yourself, have asked me what I think of taking aromatherapy courses versus just doing self-study via the Internet. metagenics

      • March 20, 2013 at 2:20 pm
      kaney2021
      Participant

      Many people, like yourself, have asked me what I think of taking aromatherapy courses versus just doing self-study via the Internet. metagenics

      • March 20, 2013 at 2:20 pm
      kaney2021
      Participant

      Many people, like yourself, have asked me what I think of taking aromatherapy courses versus just doing self-study via the Internet. metagenics

      • March 20, 2013 at 11:09 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant

      Congratulations, Dan.

      Your post really hits home for me…when I think or speak of beating this beast, it's always in terms of living to hold a grandchild. No pressure, kids, but I really hope my daughter's date goes well tonight…(99.999999% kidding–they know that!)

      hugs and kisses to that sweet little one.   What's his name?

      Karen

      • March 20, 2013 at 11:09 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant

      Congratulations, Dan.

      Your post really hits home for me…when I think or speak of beating this beast, it's always in terms of living to hold a grandchild. No pressure, kids, but I really hope my daughter's date goes well tonight…(99.999999% kidding–they know that!)

      hugs and kisses to that sweet little one.   What's his name?

      Karen

      • March 20, 2013 at 11:09 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant

      Congratulations, Dan.

      Your post really hits home for me…when I think or speak of beating this beast, it's always in terms of living to hold a grandchild. No pressure, kids, but I really hope my daughter's date goes well tonight…(99.999999% kidding–they know that!)

      hugs and kisses to that sweet little one.   What's his name?

      Karen

      • March 21, 2013 at 7:27 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Know that feeling!  Had two Great grand's since I was told I was gone.  (Stay stubborn!)

      • March 21, 2013 at 7:27 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Know that feeling!  Had two Great grand's since I was told I was gone.  (Stay stubborn!)

      • March 21, 2013 at 7:27 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Know that feeling!  Had two Great grand's since I was told I was gone.  (Stay stubborn!)

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