Comments on: Editorial by Lance Armstrong: Cancer Cannot Wait http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/10/26/editorial-by-lance-armstrong-cancer-cannot-wait/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris N http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/10/26/editorial-by-lance-armstrong-cancer-cannot-wait/#comment-6381 Chris N Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:57:25 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=3874#comment-6381 Great editorial and perspective. I was fortunate enough to take a job with a great employer just 8 working days before being diagnosed with late relapse testicular cancer (seminoma). Since then, I have undergone the standard chemo regiment which did not work, and then an autologous stem cell transplant at Indiana under the care of the Worlds best-Lawrence Einhorn. That place should be the first stop for healthcare reform and putting the patient first. Everyone should be lucky enough to have an employer as great as mine has been and a doctor and nurse as great as Einhorn and Jackie. Those of you that know them will know exactly what I am talking about. Great editorial and perspective. I was fortunate enough to take a job with a great employer just 8 working days before being diagnosed with late relapse testicular cancer (seminoma). Since then, I have undergone the standard chemo regiment which did not work, and then an autologous stem cell transplant at Indiana under the care of the Worlds best-Lawrence Einhorn. That place should be the first stop for healthcare reform and putting the patient first. Everyone should be lucky enough to have an employer as great as mine has been and a doctor and nurse as great as Einhorn and Jackie. Those of you that know them will know exactly what I am talking about.

]]> By: Vern Farnum http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/10/26/editorial-by-lance-armstrong-cancer-cannot-wait/#comment-6380 Vern Farnum Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:11:49 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=3874#comment-6380 Great editorial. Thank you. I am a 53 year survivor of retnoblastoma, and have been an athlete for 50 years (football, wrestling, rugby and running). However, the past few years have been a huge challenge. I had to transition from running to biking at age 52. Learning to cycle with one eye is a bit un-nerving, especially in a paceline. I just hope people can realize that cancer does not mean instant death, and there is life with and after cancer. Thanks again for your work and the editorial. Great editorial. Thank you. I am a 53 year survivor of retnoblastoma, and have been an athlete for 50 years (football, wrestling, rugby and running). However, the past few years have been a huge challenge. I had to transition from running to biking at age 52. Learning to cycle with one eye is a bit un-nerving, especially in a paceline. I just hope people can realize that cancer does not mean instant death, and there is life with and after cancer. Thanks again for your work and the editorial.

]]> By: Brooke McMillan (LAF Staff) http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/10/26/editorial-by-lance-armstrong-cancer-cannot-wait/#comment-6379 Brooke McMillan (LAF Staff) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:42:48 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=3874#comment-6379 Casey- Call us. We offer info and support that may be able to help you with the numbness and the disability issue. Call 1-866-673-7205. We'll be open at 9am tomorrow morning. Casey- Call us. We offer info and support that may be able to help you with the numbness and the disability issue. Call 1-866-673-7205. We’ll be open at 9am tomorrow morning.

]]> By: Casey Reed http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/10/26/editorial-by-lance-armstrong-cancer-cannot-wait/#comment-6378 Casey Reed Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:40:45 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=3874#comment-6378 Thank you Lance for doing all that you do... I am a stage 3 testicular cancer survivor... I was diagnosed in April and cleared in August for being cancerfree for now... The chemo that gave me (estoposide and cisplatin) was staged in 4 cycles for 12 weeks. The cisplatin saved me but had severely damaged my nerve-endings (my hands and feet are completely numb) I get frustrated because my condition impedes me from doing my job which puts my family and I in a huge financial crunch. We are trying to take care of 3 kids (7, 4 and 3), provide for them and make sure they have what they need. The state of Nevada doesnt offer disability pay which has placed me in a frustrating, stressful situation. Hospital and medical bills coming in almost everyday, piling up.. harassing calls asking for money I dont have. Sometimes I feel helpless , disappointed and depressed but I am going to keep fighting... you are my inspiration .. I will never give up. Thank you Lance for doing all that you do… I am a stage 3 testicular cancer survivor… I was diagnosed in April and cleared in August for being cancerfree for now… The chemo that gave me (estoposide and cisplatin) was staged in 4 cycles for 12 weeks. The cisplatin saved me but had severely damaged my nerve-endings (my hands and feet are completely numb) I get frustrated because my condition impedes me from doing my job which puts my family and I in a huge financial crunch. We are trying to take care of 3 kids (7, 4 and 3), provide for them and make sure they have what they need. The state of Nevada doesnt offer disability pay which has placed me in a frustrating, stressful situation. Hospital and medical bills coming in almost everyday, piling up.. harassing calls asking for money I dont have. Sometimes I feel helpless , disappointed and depressed but I am going to keep fighting… you are my inspiration .. I will never give up.

]]> By: Paul SoRelle http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/10/26/editorial-by-lance-armstrong-cancer-cannot-wait/#comment-6377 Paul SoRelle Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:52:00 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=3874#comment-6377 Thanks Lance for keeping up the fight for health insurance reform. Also, thanks to Oakley for making sure the insurance was there for you in your fight. This makes our recent purchase of bright pink Oakley bike glasses for my wife even sweeter. Thanks Lance for keeping up the fight for health insurance reform.

Also, thanks to Oakley for making sure the insurance was there for you in your fight. This makes our recent purchase of bright pink Oakley bike glasses for my wife even sweeter.

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