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Adrienne was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in 1996 at age 9. She had multiple relapses, two bone marrow transplants, and a range of chemos and radiation therapies, and passed away on October 1, 2009. We are heartbroken.
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About Adrienne
- Adrienne
- Adrienne was very much like others with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, the most common cancer in teens and young adults. What was unusual is that she had it for more than half her life and ultimately, it took her life. Hodgkin's is curable for about 80% people, but Adrienne was one of the 20% for whom a cure was elusive. She considered herself lucky since treatments had been there for her with each relapse but she ran out of treatment options and her body just couldn’t take any more. As she said, "Though I’ve now had cancer for most of my life, I no longer plan my life around it; instead, I try to plan cancer around my life." We hope you can take inspiration from her and how she lived her life.
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September
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- No words
- What kind of fungus?
- No changes
- Disseminated Candida
- I miss Adrienne
- Long long night
- Not bad news
- Don't know much
- Tomorrow
- Talked to Dr. O
- COUNTS!!!
- Why post?
- What's between nothing and Xanax?
- NVCI Visit
- Nurse Ratchet?
- Like herding cats
- Big decisions
- Thoughts
- More trouble breathing
- L'Shana Tova
- Quiet night
- No sleep
- Mochi vs matzo
- Where are we?
- Afternoon update
- Liver failure?
- Doc update
- Bad night
- 3 weeks
- A week
- Sludge
- Yeah!
- I'm ok
- Infectious disease day
- Good and bad
- Long days
- No change
- Late update
- A little better
- No change
- Intubated
- Spoke too soon
- PICC Line In
- GND it is
- You won't believe this
- Talked to Dr O
- PCP Pneumonia?
- Back on BiPAP
- New problem
- Baby steps
- Fragile
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18 comments:
Alison, just posted a comment and saw your new update, I pray and believe Adrienne WILL make it through - just saw a blog I follow Brian Koffmann writes the most amazing post about the NewYear:
I want to share this with You:
To my friends struggling with life's battles, may this new year bring you victory, or if that is not possible, a deep and meaningful detente with the enemies within and without.
To the researchers looking for a cure in the workings of our cells gone bad, may the light go on this year and stay on through all the validations, and may the move from the bench to the clinic be easy, swift, and cheap.
To the families of those with loved ones up to their eyebrows with the travails of illness, may you find the strength and support to keep on the relentless and under-recognized fight you fight.
To our political leaders, may they remember the unforgiving reality and the often unintended consequences of whatever changes they may make to healthcare for those of us living on the knife's edge. May they remember who they work for and who pays their salaries.
To all my friends, those I have met, and those I will never meet, may it be a year of peace and joy and prosperity and some good deep belly laughs.
I do get by with a little help from my friends. We all do. Thank you everyone for your support. Especially my family and most especially my wife."
(((Hugs)))
Gitte
Finally, please find it in your heart to forgive me and others for both our shortcomings and overreaching. I have had my share.
We are all in this together. I am here to help. G-d bless.
Alison,
I'm thinking of you two this weekend and am hoping my good vibes are helping you.
XOXO
Kelly
A big air hug coming your way.
love, deb (blake)
I am thinking of Adrienne, you, and your family...and am sending love and prayers. I just can't help but believe that amazing daughter of yours will continue to fight and win. I can't envision it any other way.
Lisa
Adrienne WILL make it. Wishing we could all be there for you in person.
hugs
Bonnie
Alison .... we will light a candle and keep it burning for Adrienne and you. With love and so much admiration for two very strong ladies facing the new year with a huge fight. We know you will both be doing the utmost ... and more. Love P & A
Dear Adrienne,
I am sorry your are having a hard time breathing. Keep on fighting. You can make it through this weekend and beyond. You can do this!
A Mom
Alison, I'm heart broken to log on and see this news. I am remaining hopeful and positive that she will make it through this. Please know my heart is with you and wishing I could do something more in your time of need.
Alison...not the news I wanted to read when I checked in this evening. I also pray and believe that Adrienne will get passed this whole nightmare. I keep thinking back to the afternoon we all spent together in Pasadena in May after her graduation...the last (real) hugs in the hotel lobby. It helps me visualize all the ((HUGS)) I always send you...they are filled will good vibes, friendship, love and prayers that you all will continue to remain steadfast in your belief that this too shall pass. Wish I could do more...
((HUGS))
Susan
I am sending positive vibes your way Adrienne!! Such a fighter. This is just breaking my heart, but I still have so much hope. If anyone can come through this it is you. Thinking about you guys everyday and wishing for the best.
Virginia
hi adrienne & alison -- am thinking about you both (especially since i'm closer to you two -- am in dallas this weekend for work) and sending my wishes and prayers. despite that rather ominous comment from the doctor the fact that adrienne is trying to breath on her own is giving me hope. again, i send you both my love, and and keeping my fingers crossed that you'll both be watching top chef and eating gourmet fare in the casinos in due time.
`ryan patrick sutton
Alison,
Dawn and I have been reading daily and keeping up with everything going on. Please know that you've been in our prayers and continue to be. Let Adrienne know her friends from the South are praying for her.
Love,
John and Dawn
Our heartfelt prayers are with you.
I just checked in on the HL Webmagic forum...your thread that Adrienne is in the hospital has 18,870 views and almost 300 posts from our HL family sending their love, prayers and well wishes. Feel the love surrounding you all.
Susan
Prayed for both of you at shul today Alison. Hoping this will be a season for miracles for you.
Brian
CalifGuy
Well, if ever a comment was going to spur Adrienne on then an 'IF' comment will do just that......I bet, through her sedated state, a thought ran through her and lit a spark something along the lines of 'screw you, doc, I WILL make it through the weekend and much more besides' ;0)
Hope things start to improve with her breathing and that you are able to take some comfort from all your friends, far and near, cos we're all here rooting for you all.............<3
Adrienne,
Feel the power of our prayers. Let the vent do the work and you just heal!
Alison,
Feel the power of our prayers to give you strength and comfort. Know in your heart that everything possible is being done and Adrienne is so lucky to have you as her mom.
Judy_smile
willing better news and better days for you all with all my heart!
Hang in Alison - you will get through this- You and Adrienne in my thoughts constantly
Annejohn
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