Harry was diagnosed with cancer last year. They went to the Mayo Clinic in Florida (where they live) and he did agrressive chemo and radiation that left him weak and compromised. He maintained his positive self chidding and kidding with the nurses and doctors, all the while, giving strength (I believe) to his wife, Maureen.
Then, he entered into a trial where he showed some improvement but six weeks into the study, the tumors had enlarged and spread, he was left with colitis, weak and tremendous weight loss.
Upon returning home, he spent the next 12 weeks suffering from the colitis and getting over it.
Last week he was to have tests and MRIs done to see if he was a good candidate for another trial that had good results. Alas, today I spoke with Harry and was informed that he would not be admitted to the study because the cancer was in his brain.
After saying goodbye, I broke down and wept. This man is funny, witty, intelligent, kind and gentle and I love him. He and Maureen have been good friends to Martin and myself.
Please pray for Harry and Maureen as they struggle through this time and I pray that I will be able to return to Florida in order to see them and support them through this trying time.
Thank you so much.
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