Damon Griffin |
One of my cousins, the oldest son of my mom’s twin sister, was diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal cancer on December 15th; ten days later he had a heart attack. The cancer is inoperable but he has now started radiation and will shortly begin chemo. He and his wife are having trouble with their insurance covering parts of the treatment and his sister-in-law has started a GoFundMe page to help them raise money. So far they’ve raised $850 of a needed $50,000.
If you can't send money, send prayers; if you don't pray, please send well wishes, positive vibes or whatever feels right.
Thanks.
Damon Griffin |
Update: over the course of the past two months, Mark --
* was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer
* had a heart attack
* contracted pneumonia
* suffered a mild stroke
* developed two blood clots (one in the heart, one in the main pulmonary artery)
At the time of his cancer diagnosis in December he was given 2-3 months to live without treatment. Since then he's had two radiation treatments, and had a single chemo treatment; all the crap with the pneumonia and blood clots left him too weak for more. Since a half dozen of each (radiation and chemo) would be more typical, it's almost like he hasn't had any, so he likely has a matter of weeks to live.
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Thanks to everyone who gave, sent well-wishes, or even took the time to read this thread.