tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post5584623173052478800..comments2023-10-26T04:30:05.952-05:00Comments on Alan World: Cancer Sucks: Part ThreeAlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02786705388056397346noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-4507762892217108362008-01-25T15:13:00.000-06:002008-01-25T15:13:00.000-06:00Yes it is "soft", I know that MaryBeth matched and...Yes it is "soft", I know that MaryBeth matched and perhaps one brother, and Sue. Your odds were better than you remember!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-83893597463723004462008-01-25T09:37:00.000-06:002008-01-25T09:37:00.000-06:00peggy said... P.S. it was our honor to be tested t...peggy said... P.S. it was our honor to be tested to be bone marrow donors. I remember that you announced the "lottery" winners and it was only 3 out of ten. FYI- we are all still in the bone marrow database as I found out when I went to be tested for a friend.<BR/><BR/>Alan replies....<BR/>Actually what I remember is that only Sue matched me. But then again my memory is 'soft'.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786705388056397346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-5517291000403801402008-01-24T21:13:00.000-06:002008-01-24T21:13:00.000-06:00I pray that Lauren is able to overcome her cancer....I pray that Lauren is able to overcome her cancer. If not, I hope that she is as comfortable as possible and has the support of friends and family as you did Alan.Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180119335854545896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-46252452179393203312008-01-24T09:43:00.000-06:002008-01-24T09:43:00.000-06:00Peggy told me about Lauren. The saddest part is th...Peggy told me about Lauren. The saddest part is that she's a dear young woman & a mom with three little kids. Life is good but it's not fair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-78152191232214052072008-01-24T07:23:00.000-06:002008-01-24T07:23:00.000-06:00The sad news is that not everyone survives. As I w...The sad news is that not everyone survives. As I write this my cousin Lauren is in hospice care for cancer.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786705388056397346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-24433235374160575892008-01-24T07:21:00.000-06:002008-01-24T07:21:00.000-06:00Yes, my mother was a 'taxi' driver of sorts. Eleve...Yes, my mother was a 'taxi' driver of sorts. Eleven children were her customers.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786705388056397346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-76670381518686042412008-01-23T22:38:00.000-06:002008-01-23T22:38:00.000-06:00Alan: I agree with your family. Your inspiration...Alan: I agree with your family. Your inspirational and I love your writing too. Perhaps your being a Taxi Driver had an influence on your driving skills!! I know how Chicago Taxi Drivers drive. Was your mother a cab driver too?Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180119335854545896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-46447003836390350322008-01-23T15:45:00.000-06:002008-01-23T15:45:00.000-06:00One thing about cancer, it really is a teacher. Yo...One thing about cancer, it really is a teacher. You learn about the complexity of the human body, the strengths & weaknesses in your own character, & who your real friends are. The world as you knew it gets turned upside down & mortality slaps you in the face. Some friends & family members are uncaring, even cruel about this illness. Other people, even total strangers, are amazingly kind. I'm a 5-yr. breast cancer survivor & sometimes I have to stop & remember the lessons learned. One thing I know for sure, your sister Peggy is the best friend anyone could ever wish for. Stay healthy, Alan; you're an inspiration! Besides Peggy has her hands full right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-68564011174953115002008-01-23T12:34:00.000-06:002008-01-23T12:34:00.000-06:00P.S. it was our honor to be tested to be bone marr...P.S. it was our honor to be tested to be bone marrow donors. I remember that you announced the "lottery" winners and it was only 3 out of ten. FYI- we are all still in the bone marrow database as I found out when I went to be tested for a friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683635484532947257.post-90282644854619975352008-01-23T12:32:00.000-06:002008-01-23T12:32:00.000-06:00I love your writing, Alan!!! I can even hear Mom's...I love your writing, Alan!!! I can even hear Mom's squeaks and gasps as you described it... she still does that when anyone else drives but you should hear the story about Mom picking up Patti at the train station with my kids and Trish in the car... it's funniest when they all act it out! You are one of the "survivors" that gives hope to newly diagnosed cancer patients, you really are doing well, hypochondria aside. You have earned the right to be paranoid about every bodily change, just don't go overboard and announce a "false" pregnancy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com