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Danielle Ballantine's avatar

Thank you, Chris, for sharing so honestly the journey you have traveled. Your strength is an inspiration for anyone (everyone?) experiencing a struggle. My favorite line from Shawshank Redemption comes at the very end…”I hope.”

Bob Owen's avatar

Still holding you in my thoughts, big guy. Hope is paramount, and I hope you can fight this thing all the way back. In the meantime, enjoy what you have. Best to you and the fam.

Dominick Caridi's avatar

JANGUS-- I learned a new word today: refractory....what a simple sounding word so easily confused with similar sounding words but one with a terrible meaning....resistant to treatment what a chilling definition. As I write this i reflect on the disturbing news we just received regarding Vickie's status. But your message today provided some needed guidance: "Cancer is cruel enough. It shouldn't also bankrupt hope." Stay the course; we have your back. --ODIN

Garry Lewis's avatar

Hipe springs eternal.

Tim Krause, PhD's avatar

"they were about buying time" true but honest, scary words, my friend. Living to fight another day in the hopes that even with canceled research and trials, that something new will still come along. And we want to be there on that day.

Keith West's avatar

Chris - what a powerful story! Your resilience is amazing. I'm continuing to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.