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In reply to the discussion: My brother just died of brain cancer. [View all]Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)163. I'm so sorry for your loss, Steve.
Cancer sucks. I know.
My mother had breast cancer and survived.
My dad had leukemia and refused treatment because he was 88 years old and decided he'd had a good life.
My big sister Karen died of brain cancer in 1990. We were seven years apart, and loved each other dearly.
She was a vibrant, beautiful young woman of forty-two years of age. Her death destroyed my parents and me.
I think brain cancer is particularly difficult to deal with, for both the patient and the family. Ironically, my sister worked for the Chief of Pathology at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, which is the largest cancer hospital in the world. She loved her work.
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I am so very sorry. This is such a body blow. I would speak from the heart about who he was and how
roguevalley
Mar 2012
#31
There are no words I can say that could even BEGIN to make this easier for you and your family.
cherokeeprogressive
Mar 2012
#38
Wish you peace. How wonderful he was able to be with you and your family in his last moments.
IndyJones
Mar 2012
#41
so very sorry to hear of this tremendous loss, steve. prayers for you and your family for peace
niyad
Mar 2012
#43
I am so sorry about your brother - here is what my brother did in the same situation
Samantha
Mar 2012
#53
Steve, there aren't adequate words to express my sympathy for you and your family...
Ecumenist
Mar 2012
#56
So sorry for your loss. The eulogy could be as simple as telling what you loved about him
SoCalDem
Mar 2012
#64
I'm glad your little brother had a brother who cared for him as well as you have
Nostradammit
Mar 2012
#71
Sorry Steve I lost a sister two brothers and my mother in the last few years. For his eulogy
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#115
We are so sorry! My dissertation advisor died of brain cancer - it was quick and shocking. /nt
jimlup
Mar 2012
#138
A good friend's husband with a terminal brain tumor has just been rushed to the hospital...
CTyankee
Mar 2012
#140
I am so sorry, my condolences to you and his family and friends. It just sucks.
uppityperson
Mar 2012
#146
Sorry... Only thing I can think to say is that he will live on in your family's hearts. That is...
freshwest
Mar 2012
#155
Peace and love to you Steve. I lost my 47 y/o baby brother to liver cancer Dec 7, 2011
catzies
Mar 2012
#164