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- August 8, 2012 at 5:42 am
Hi this is Brenda writing on behalf of Kevin. Unfortunately I had to check him in to the hospital today. He began having intense pain in the lower part of his head Sunday night, lasting all day Monday. He was already having trouble eating, what with all the stress of waiting for scan results, and the pain made it worse. Unable to sleep or hold any sort of liquid or medication down, we made the choice to go to the E.R , we were only there for an hour, they gave him a prescription for pain (Percocet) , told him not to stress, and sent us on our way.
Hi this is Brenda writing on behalf of Kevin. Unfortunately I had to check him in to the hospital today. He began having intense pain in the lower part of his head Sunday night, lasting all day Monday. He was already having trouble eating, what with all the stress of waiting for scan results, and the pain made it worse. Unable to sleep or hold any sort of liquid or medication down, we made the choice to go to the E.R , we were only there for an hour, they gave him a prescription for pain (Percocet) , told him not to stress, and sent us on our way.
The pain medication didn't help, after numerous calls to his radiation oncologist, we got a call back with the advice to have him admitted. Although his wish was to zap the remaining mets in his head and start IL2 and possibly go back on Zelboraf it looks like we may have to take another route. Because of all the swelling in his brain he is back on a steroid (for now), with the addition of new mets in his lungs and one in his hip area, the plan now is to do whole brain radiation and follow up with Temodar, with the hopes of some brain stabilization in order to be eligible for some clinical trials (fingers crossed).
Even with this small bump in the road his spirits are still higher than ever. He's a fighter, he's Kevin. And Kevin doesn't give up.
His mpip family has always had a special place in his heart, so i ask all of you to please send Kevin some good vibes.
i wish all of you love and healing.
-Brenda.
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:10 am
Brenda, this was my first choice if I wasn't accepted onto a clinical trial, if nothing else please get some
input from them… time is running short to help Kevin! Gene
CHIPSA Center for Integrative Medicine
Nubes #670, Esq. Creston, Seccion Jardines del Sol
Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico 22700
1-877-424-4772 or (1-877-4-CHIPSA)
+52 66 80-2903 voice
+52 66 80-29-08 fax
http://chipsa.com/CHIPSA, the home of the Center for Integrative Medicine, is a 6 story, 70 bed, full-service hospital located in the beach area of Tijuana, Mexico. As with many of the clinics, the area is run down. Their facilities include a lab, x-ray, physical therapy, a pediatric ward, and a pharmacy. Twenty four hour care is provided by fully licensed physicians and nurses and a full range of on-call medical specialists designed to meet its patient needs. CHIPSA is licensed to operate by the city, the state and the federal government.
CHIPSA treats all forms of cancer, lymphoma, melanoma, hodgkins disease, heart disease, lupus, liver, kidney, thyroid, paget's disease, and a number of other diseases.
The Center is the one of the few places in the world where patients can receive the Coley's Toxins modalities. They use a modified Gerson Diet. They also use the VG-1000 vaccine, CoQ10, Ozone Therapy, Hyperthermia, Laetrile, DMSO, Wobe Enzymes, Chelation, Biological Dentistry, diet, supplements, and a variety of other approaches.
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:10 am
Brenda, this was my first choice if I wasn't accepted onto a clinical trial, if nothing else please get some
input from them… time is running short to help Kevin! Gene
CHIPSA Center for Integrative Medicine
Nubes #670, Esq. Creston, Seccion Jardines del Sol
Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico 22700
1-877-424-4772 or (1-877-4-CHIPSA)
+52 66 80-2903 voice
+52 66 80-29-08 fax
http://chipsa.com/CHIPSA, the home of the Center for Integrative Medicine, is a 6 story, 70 bed, full-service hospital located in the beach area of Tijuana, Mexico. As with many of the clinics, the area is run down. Their facilities include a lab, x-ray, physical therapy, a pediatric ward, and a pharmacy. Twenty four hour care is provided by fully licensed physicians and nurses and a full range of on-call medical specialists designed to meet its patient needs. CHIPSA is licensed to operate by the city, the state and the federal government.
CHIPSA treats all forms of cancer, lymphoma, melanoma, hodgkins disease, heart disease, lupus, liver, kidney, thyroid, paget's disease, and a number of other diseases.
The Center is the one of the few places in the world where patients can receive the Coley's Toxins modalities. They use a modified Gerson Diet. They also use the VG-1000 vaccine, CoQ10, Ozone Therapy, Hyperthermia, Laetrile, DMSO, Wobe Enzymes, Chelation, Biological Dentistry, diet, supplements, and a variety of other approaches.
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:10 am
Brenda, this was my first choice if I wasn't accepted onto a clinical trial, if nothing else please get some
input from them… time is running short to help Kevin! Gene
CHIPSA Center for Integrative Medicine
Nubes #670, Esq. Creston, Seccion Jardines del Sol
Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico 22700
1-877-424-4772 or (1-877-4-CHIPSA)
+52 66 80-2903 voice
+52 66 80-29-08 fax
http://chipsa.com/CHIPSA, the home of the Center for Integrative Medicine, is a 6 story, 70 bed, full-service hospital located in the beach area of Tijuana, Mexico. As with many of the clinics, the area is run down. Their facilities include a lab, x-ray, physical therapy, a pediatric ward, and a pharmacy. Twenty four hour care is provided by fully licensed physicians and nurses and a full range of on-call medical specialists designed to meet its patient needs. CHIPSA is licensed to operate by the city, the state and the federal government.
CHIPSA treats all forms of cancer, lymphoma, melanoma, hodgkins disease, heart disease, lupus, liver, kidney, thyroid, paget's disease, and a number of other diseases.
The Center is the one of the few places in the world where patients can receive the Coley's Toxins modalities. They use a modified Gerson Diet. They also use the VG-1000 vaccine, CoQ10, Ozone Therapy, Hyperthermia, Laetrile, DMSO, Wobe Enzymes, Chelation, Biological Dentistry, diet, supplements, and a variety of other approaches.
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:44 am
Brenda, thank you so much for giving us the update on Kevin. Yes, he's Kevin, and Kevin doesn't give up, but it's also obvious that you're Brenda, Brenda doesn't give up, supports Kevin, and gives him so many reasons to keep his spirits high. His MPIP family thinks the world of both of you. Major good vibes are on their way!
Hope
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:44 am
Brenda, thank you so much for giving us the update on Kevin. Yes, he's Kevin, and Kevin doesn't give up, but it's also obvious that you're Brenda, Brenda doesn't give up, supports Kevin, and gives him so many reasons to keep his spirits high. His MPIP family thinks the world of both of you. Major good vibes are on their way!
Hope
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:44 am
Brenda, thank you so much for giving us the update on Kevin. Yes, he's Kevin, and Kevin doesn't give up, but it's also obvious that you're Brenda, Brenda doesn't give up, supports Kevin, and gives him so many reasons to keep his spirits high. His MPIP family thinks the world of both of you. Major good vibes are on their way!
Hope
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- August 8, 2012 at 7:24 am
Brenda So sorry kevin is having such a rough time.This cancer sucks so bad.Love his fighting spirit.Definitely always say a special prayer for both him and you.Beat the Beast. Al
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- August 8, 2012 at 7:24 am
Brenda So sorry kevin is having such a rough time.This cancer sucks so bad.Love his fighting spirit.Definitely always say a special prayer for both him and you.Beat the Beast. Al
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- August 8, 2012 at 9:49 am
Dear Brenda and Kevin,
Good for you for being persistent and going BACK to the hospital and getting Kevein admitted! I am thinking positive thoughts and hoping this new plan takes care of the problems! Remember every treatment can buy you time til another treatment regime is put together, clinical trial comes along etc. Hold each other tight and remain the strong fighters that you both are.
Hugs,
Vermont_Donna, stage 3a
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- August 8, 2012 at 9:49 am
Dear Brenda and Kevin,
Good for you for being persistent and going BACK to the hospital and getting Kevein admitted! I am thinking positive thoughts and hoping this new plan takes care of the problems! Remember every treatment can buy you time til another treatment regime is put together, clinical trial comes along etc. Hold each other tight and remain the strong fighters that you both are.
Hugs,
Vermont_Donna, stage 3a
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- August 8, 2012 at 9:49 am
Dear Brenda and Kevin,
Good for you for being persistent and going BACK to the hospital and getting Kevein admitted! I am thinking positive thoughts and hoping this new plan takes care of the problems! Remember every treatment can buy you time til another treatment regime is put together, clinical trial comes along etc. Hold each other tight and remain the strong fighters that you both are.
Hugs,
Vermont_Donna, stage 3a
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- August 8, 2012 at 7:24 am
Brenda So sorry kevin is having such a rough time.This cancer sucks so bad.Love his fighting spirit.Definitely always say a special prayer for both him and you.Beat the Beast. Al
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- August 8, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Brenda and Kevin.
I am sorry hear to hear the least tomers. I am hoping they can quickly get this under standra.
My scans are in a few hours. Sending Kevin hugs and streght for you.
Linda
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- August 8, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Brenda,
Behind every great man is a great woman..how true! Kevin is so lucky to have you to inpsire him to beat this thing. He's so young and been through so much already; however, there's still more to fight and he can do it! Please send him our love and big hugs to climb this hill in his journey. I'm praying the temodor will work for him. God bless!
Tricia
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- August 8, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Brenda,
Behind every great man is a great woman..how true! Kevin is so lucky to have you to inpsire him to beat this thing. He's so young and been through so much already; however, there's still more to fight and he can do it! Please send him our love and big hugs to climb this hill in his journey. I'm praying the temodor will work for him. God bless!
Tricia
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- August 8, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Brenda,
Behind every great man is a great woman..how true! Kevin is so lucky to have you to inpsire him to beat this thing. He's so young and been through so much already; however, there's still more to fight and he can do it! Please send him our love and big hugs to climb this hill in his journey. I'm praying the temodor will work for him. God bless!
Tricia
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- August 8, 2012 at 1:18 pm
So sorry to hear this. Prayers coming your way. -
- August 8, 2012 at 1:18 pm
So sorry to hear this. Prayers coming your way. -
- August 8, 2012 at 1:18 pm
So sorry to hear this. Prayers coming your way. -
- August 8, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Brenda and Kevin,
Thank you so much for posting and giving us all a chance to send strong prayers and vibes for kevin and you. He is strong and so full of hope and courage. , I hope he can continue to hold on to that during this time. I am so glad you were able to get him back in the hospital, I am sorry he was in such pain.
Please let him know we are all thinking and praying for him!
laurie from maine
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- August 8, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Brenda and Kevin,
Thank you so much for posting and giving us all a chance to send strong prayers and vibes for kevin and you. He is strong and so full of hope and courage. , I hope he can continue to hold on to that during this time. I am so glad you were able to get him back in the hospital, I am sorry he was in such pain.
Please let him know we are all thinking and praying for him!
laurie from maine
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Kevin & Brenda,
I am so depressed over your setback Kevin. This disease is so unfair. Why do drugs work on some and not others. My heart is broken for you both. I hope that the brain mets will get under control.
My prayers are with you both. You are so young, you should be planning for your future,not planning for your next treatment or clinical trial.
God Bless,
MaryBeth
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Kevin & Brenda,
I am so depressed over your setback Kevin. This disease is so unfair. Why do drugs work on some and not others. My heart is broken for you both. I hope that the brain mets will get under control.
My prayers are with you both. You are so young, you should be planning for your future,not planning for your next treatment or clinical trial.
God Bless,
MaryBeth
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- August 8, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Kevin & Brenda,
I am so depressed over your setback Kevin. This disease is so unfair. Why do drugs work on some and not others. My heart is broken for you both. I hope that the brain mets will get under control.
My prayers are with you both. You are so young, you should be planning for your future,not planning for your next treatment or clinical trial.
God Bless,
MaryBeth
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- August 8, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Brenda and Kevin,
Thank you so much for posting and giving us all a chance to send strong prayers and vibes for kevin and you. He is strong and so full of hope and courage. , I hope he can continue to hold on to that during this time. I am so glad you were able to get him back in the hospital, I am sorry he was in such pain.
Please let him know we are all thinking and praying for him!
laurie from maine
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- August 8, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Hi Brenda,
big hugs..
please call this man.. Robert.. 631-584-3100 X224
this is a place called the National Cancer Research Foundation..
they are amazing.. they are healing cancers left and right.. Melanoma is one of them..
they will not lie to you.. they are not about money.. but about life and healing..
if you call Robert.. he will give you information.. and help you if he can..
xxx
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- August 8, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Hi Brenda,
big hugs..
please call this man.. Robert.. 631-584-3100 X224
this is a place called the National Cancer Research Foundation..
they are amazing.. they are healing cancers left and right.. Melanoma is one of them..
they will not lie to you.. they are not about money.. but about life and healing..
if you call Robert.. he will give you information.. and help you if he can..
xxx
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- August 8, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Hi Brenda,
big hugs..
please call this man.. Robert.. 631-584-3100 X224
this is a place called the National Cancer Research Foundation..
they are amazing.. they are healing cancers left and right.. Melanoma is one of them..
they will not lie to you.. they are not about money.. but about life and healing..
if you call Robert.. he will give you information.. and help you if he can..
xxx
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- August 8, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Brenda, Thanks for posting this update, was thinking about Kevin yesterday, wondering how he was doing! Please tell him that WBR can be effective in the stabilization of brain mets, my husband, Phil completed WBR the first week of November, and his MRIs have been fine since that time! You are both so strong and so positive, keep fighting, we are all praying for you and sending healing vibes! Take good care! Valerie (Phil’s wife) -
- August 8, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Brenda, Thanks for posting this update, was thinking about Kevin yesterday, wondering how he was doing! Please tell him that WBR can be effective in the stabilization of brain mets, my husband, Phil completed WBR the first week of November, and his MRIs have been fine since that time! You are both so strong and so positive, keep fighting, we are all praying for you and sending healing vibes! Take good care! Valerie (Phil’s wife) -
- August 8, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Brenda, Thanks for posting this update, was thinking about Kevin yesterday, wondering how he was doing! Please tell him that WBR can be effective in the stabilization of brain mets, my husband, Phil completed WBR the first week of November, and his MRIs have been fine since that time! You are both so strong and so positive, keep fighting, we are all praying for you and sending healing vibes! Take good care! Valerie (Phil’s wife) -
- August 8, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Brenda,
Good vibes and more are being sent to you and Kevin. Thanks for updating his MPIP family. Kevin is one popular guy here and many of us have followed his journey from the start. One day at a time. So sorry about the latest curve ball.
Stay Strong
King
Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets
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- August 8, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Brenda,
Good vibes and more are being sent to you and Kevin. Thanks for updating his MPIP family. Kevin is one popular guy here and many of us have followed his journey from the start. One day at a time. So sorry about the latest curve ball.
Stay Strong
King
Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets
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- August 8, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Brenda,
Good vibes and more are being sent to you and Kevin. Thanks for updating his MPIP family. Kevin is one popular guy here and many of us have followed his journey from the start. One day at a time. So sorry about the latest curve ball.
Stay Strong
King
Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets
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- August 8, 2012 at 11:22 pm
Brenda we are thinking of you and Kevin and sending all the positive energy we can from Oz. Your on the right track, get him stable with WBR maybe then zap with Gamma and start a new treatment. I have been on this Board for many years and am continually amazed at how some people can turn things around when all seems lost. Kevin i know you will too.
best wishes
James
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- August 8, 2012 at 11:22 pm
Brenda we are thinking of you and Kevin and sending all the positive energy we can from Oz. Your on the right track, get him stable with WBR maybe then zap with Gamma and start a new treatment. I have been on this Board for many years and am continually amazed at how some people can turn things around when all seems lost. Kevin i know you will too.
best wishes
James
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- August 8, 2012 at 11:22 pm
Brenda we are thinking of you and Kevin and sending all the positive energy we can from Oz. Your on the right track, get him stable with WBR maybe then zap with Gamma and start a new treatment. I have been on this Board for many years and am continually amazed at how some people can turn things around when all seems lost. Kevin i know you will too.
best wishes
James
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- August 9, 2012 at 4:44 am
Brenda, I am sorry to read that Kevin has been admitted to hospital. Hopefully things will improve soon.
You and Kevin are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank from Australia
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- August 9, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Brenda and Kevin,
Soooo sorry to hear this latest update on KEVIN ! What a trooper he has been and still is. He has encouraged soooo many of us here. PLEASE GET TO THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST TREATMENT YOU CAN, NOW !
Don't wait, do not pass go, do not collect $200 (well, maybe take the money :-))) – but GO !
Know that we are PRAYING FOR YOU and ASKING GOD to heal Kevin and to show him what to do and when and how, and to give wisdom and skills to the Doctors and other medical folks involved.
PLEASE UPDATE OFTEN ! JUST SICK TO HEAR THIS……….
Nancy (devoted wife of 3 X warrior Wayne)
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- August 9, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Brenda and Kevin,
Soooo sorry to hear this latest update on KEVIN ! What a trooper he has been and still is. He has encouraged soooo many of us here. PLEASE GET TO THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST TREATMENT YOU CAN, NOW !
Don't wait, do not pass go, do not collect $200 (well, maybe take the money :-))) – but GO !
Know that we are PRAYING FOR YOU and ASKING GOD to heal Kevin and to show him what to do and when and how, and to give wisdom and skills to the Doctors and other medical folks involved.
PLEASE UPDATE OFTEN ! JUST SICK TO HEAR THIS……….
Nancy (devoted wife of 3 X warrior Wayne)
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- August 9, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Brenda and Kevin,
Soooo sorry to hear this latest update on KEVIN ! What a trooper he has been and still is. He has encouraged soooo many of us here. PLEASE GET TO THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST TREATMENT YOU CAN, NOW !
Don't wait, do not pass go, do not collect $200 (well, maybe take the money :-))) – but GO !
Know that we are PRAYING FOR YOU and ASKING GOD to heal Kevin and to show him what to do and when and how, and to give wisdom and skills to the Doctors and other medical folks involved.
PLEASE UPDATE OFTEN ! JUST SICK TO HEAR THIS……….
Nancy (devoted wife of 3 X warrior Wayne)
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- August 9, 2012 at 4:44 am
Brenda, I am sorry to read that Kevin has been admitted to hospital. Hopefully things will improve soon.
You and Kevin are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank from Australia
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- August 9, 2012 at 4:44 am
Brenda, I am sorry to read that Kevin has been admitted to hospital. Hopefully things will improve soon.
You and Kevin are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank from Australia
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