tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998867759586853536.post7947925371399808361..comments2024-03-08T06:19:34.837-08:00Comments on Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox: Life With Cancer (Update on Dede) by Cindy SheehanCindy Sheehan's Soapboxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17978116636437776423noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998867759586853536.post-65867653500237814832016-01-20T13:21:11.609-08:002016-01-20T13:21:11.609-08:00So sorry to hear this Cindy. So very, very sorry.....So sorry to hear this Cindy. So very, very sorry...<br />You are a gem; sounds like Dede is as well. You are lucky to have each other...pfsotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603628508760427921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998867759586853536.post-43430226911721834732016-01-12T21:52:31.438-08:002016-01-12T21:52:31.438-08:00Dear Kevin,
Thank you so much for your generous co...Dear Kevin,<br />Thank you so much for your generous contribution to Dede's fund.<br /><br />When we surmount political differences, we all have the same struggles and the same needs. <br /><br />Your friend was also very lucky to have you and your family.<br /><br />CCindy Sheehan's Soapboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978116636437776423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998867759586853536.post-66538566674576920572016-01-10T13:40:27.305-08:002016-01-10T13:40:27.305-08:00My business partner, mentor and best friend recent...My business partner, mentor and best friend recently passed away from esophageal cancer after 14 months of chemo, radiation and surgeries. When first diagnosed, he was told he had 6 months. He had no family, no close friends in the Bay Area. He told us he was frightened to die alone(his wife had died of lung cancer 6mos. previously). We insisted he move to Sacramento and live with us. Another MD offered hope. Said chemo and radiation would shrink the tumor enough to be excised. Trouble was, Cal was unable to swallow because the tumor was blocking him. So, head had a feeding tube put in, and a stent to open his throat. We fed him the most caloric favorite foods to fatten him up in an effort to make him strong enough to tolerate the extensive surgery that might free him of the cancer. We got 21lbs on him. But it was too late. The cancer had spread to the lymph nodes, and would not be operable. Hospicare started(they were wonderful), and we did all we could to see Cal as comfortable as possible. I stayed at his side all the way. We had some really good conversations, and it hopefully helped him, and me, cope with the reality of his decline. He passed peacefully. He was Japanese, and had spent his early boyhood in an internment camp in Montana. He graduated with Honors from UC Berkeley. He was a small business owner that employed all manner of folks. He was kind and generous. His last words to me were: 'I'm sorry to be so much trouble.'. We miss him so much.<br />Cindy, you are a fine sister, and a good person for taking up the task. My most sincere hope and best wishes for you both.B.Itemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638704888442070554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998867759586853536.post-28848772123955869092016-01-09T19:47:36.405-08:002016-01-09T19:47:36.405-08:00I'm glad to hear that, and i did of course mea...I'm glad to hear that, and i did of course mean to ask if Dede was using it :-) keeping you both in my prayers. Virginia Arslanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03375720815457081927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998867759586853536.post-79748516121679472652016-01-09T10:21:53.048-08:002016-01-09T10:21:53.048-08:00I haven't, but Dede is using Rick Simpson Oil....I haven't, but Dede is using Rick Simpson Oil. <br />Cindy Sheehan's Soapboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978116636437776423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998867759586853536.post-26592310925256256462016-01-09T10:09:49.949-08:002016-01-09T10:09:49.949-08:00Have you ever tried cannabis oil Cindy ?Have you ever tried cannabis oil Cindy ?Virginia Arslanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03375720815457081927noreply@blogger.com