Dear Lillian,
Thank you for that message. YOu know my feelings and responses to a
message of desperation like that. To me there is no such thing as
ceasing chemo and sending someone home to get affairs in order. I have
seen too many cases that were told that and yet they became miracles and
in defference to doctors predictions. I know and you know and many
others do that we should "never, ever give up". The only force to tell
us that we should get affairs in order is God and until that happens we
must do whatever we can to find a method or methods to survive. The
first thing I would suggest to Wayne and is to gather up all records and
seek out 2nd opinions. Then I would be determined to seek out an immune
therapy program to revitalize the immune system, then I would get into a
support group and then finally, and for the moment I would begin to
change attitudes where the docs have taken away hope, that survivors can
live despite doctors predictions. I have vented, but I say this from
direct experience. Seen too many miracles to give up.
I have not responded to Waynes message. YOu may wish to get this info
back to them. I don't wish to be insensitive to their wishes, but it is
vital that they understand that even one more day of quality life is
worth the effort.
God Bless
Your Brother
marty auslander
Lillian wrote:
>
> Wayne and Mariann asked if I would pls. forward this message to
> everyone. Glady I am doing so. Your friend, Lillian
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: G'day y'all!
> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 16:31:02 +1000
> From: "PETER ROSE" <pmrose@ozemail.com.au>
> To: <firefly@islc.net>
>
> Dear Lillian, Just a quick note to say I am still lurking in the
> background. We don't have net access at the moment (can't afford the phone
> bill, only get incoming calls! that's life huh?!) Anyway, please pass on our
> love to all molers. Tell them we think of them often, and I still include
> them in my prayers every night. I am not sure when we will be back on the
> internet, too many things to worry about right now. We are at Waynes'
> parents' house for this weekend, so I am sending this message from here.
> Lisa is not very well at the moment. Her oncologist ceased her chemo a
> couple of weeks ago, and told her yesterday (friday) that he doesn't feel
> there is anything more he can do for her, and she should get her affairs in
> order. She was seen at home by the palliative care nurse this morning. She
> has lost a huge amount of weight, but still has hope. We have found a
> supplier of essiac tea here and Lise has started on it. After only a few
> days she says she feels stronger, so we wait and see, and hope and pray, as
> always. Please give our love to everyone Lillian, we really miss the
> companionship and support that the list gives, hope to be with you all again
> soon. Love to all,
> Wayne and Marianne Rose.
> xxxxxxxx
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