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Mike
Claffey - South Milwaukee, WI
April 11, 1947 - August 2, 2004
Found peace on August 2, 2004, at the age of 57 years, after a
two year battle with colon cancer that spread to his liver, lungs,
and his bones. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his
wife, children, and in-laws. The family wishes to thank the
wonderful staff as VITAS Hospice, for their help during this rough
time.
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 Wallace
E. Fraley - Columbus, OH
February 17, 1937 - September 9, 2004
My Father lost his battle with colon cancer at the age of 67,
after a short 4 month battle. The cancer had spread to his liver
and lungs just shortly after his diagnosis. He passed away at the
home of his daughter, Lynette and Son-In-Law Eric. He was blessed
to have been surrounded by his family, including his
grandchildren, brothers and sisters at the time he left this world
for his search of peace and healing. His Daughter, Lynette, would
like to thank Mt. Carmel Hospice for their daily visits and
helping to care for Wallace.
Father, Grand-Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend |
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 Louis
A. Sundo - Philadelphia, PA
April 5, 1943 - March 27, 1987
Louis passed away from this horrible disease when Colon Cancer
was just being realized. He was a beloved husband, father, brother
and uncle to a family that misses him to this day, We love you Unc.
Tribute from his niece Jennie Stevens Recurrent Colon Cancer
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My
sister, Diane Flick, died at age 41 of colon cancer on July 7,
2001. She was the most amazing sister and best friend. She had
an incredible spirit that buoyed her during her last few months.
She left behind a handsome, intelligent, and lovable child, Andrew.
We will miss her always.
Alice Flick, Andrew Flick, Tucson, Ariz. |
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Frank T. Herring
October 2, 1951 to November 18, 1994
Rockland County, NY
My older brother Frank lost his battle with Colon Cancer on 11/18/94.
Frank was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer in 10/93. He fought
for 13 months. We knew from the beginning that it was hopeless,
but he wouldn't accept that, and he fought with everything he
had. Frank died peacefully at home with all of us surrounding
him and telling him we loved him. His 6 yr old daughter Nicole
aka "Superberry or just Soup" (his special nicknames
for her) was not at home when he passed away but arrived a few
minutes later. She climbed into bed with him and had her own private
time with him just the way he would've wanted it. Frank was the
best big brother any girl could ask for. He was also a great husband,
father and son. I will always remember the big brother I love
so much. Frank left me with so many happy memories but I would
trade them all just to have him back again. I will always love
him and miss him.
Dianne |
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My name is Henry Salter and I died of colon cancer on April 25,
2000 - on my 69th birthday. I was 68 years old in August of 1999
when I started exhibiting some of the symptoms of colon cancer:
fatigue, loss of appetite and unexplained anemia. My doctor attributed
these symptoms to "iron poor blood" and by the time I was diagnosed
with colon cancer in January of 2000, my prognosis was very bleak.
I underwent surgery on January 24th to remove the cancerous portion
of my colon but, during the operation, the surgeon discovered
that my tumor had punctured the bowel wall and had spread to the
lympth nodes, the liver and to the small intestine. The surgeon
worked on me for 5 1/2 hours and did all he could, but after the
operation I was told that I had only a few months to live. The
cancer had been allowed to progress so far that there was nothing
that could be done to stop its continued growth. I underwent chemotherapy,
but the cancer was too far advanced and I finally lost my battle
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 Terry
G. Banner
May 29, 1946 - February 4, 2006
Williamstown, NJ
My loving father went home to be with his Lord on February 4,
2006. He fought 2 hard years with colon cancer that eventually
spread to his stomach, liver, and lungs.
His family, including myself were by his side until he took his
final breath. My dad truly loved life and loved serving others.
My mom and dad started a ministry in 1988 to help elderly and
disabled people. The ministry is called Interfaith
Helpers which my mom still oversees.
I love you daddy and miss you with every breath I take. But I
rest assured that I will see you in eternity.
Love, your little girl
Abbie |
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My granddad, Kenneth Leslie Simmons got colon cancer sixteen years
ago. At that time, he had an colostomy bag and lived the next
sixteen years exactly the way he wanted. Unfortunately for anyone
who knew him, he got cancer again. It went undetected for about
two years and he passed away on February 10, 2007. He was able
to die in his home with his family and friends all around him.
Those of us who have survived him spent plenty of time feeling
guilty that we didn't do something sooner. Hindsight being what
it is and all. I now realize that Granddad knew he was dying and
was at peace with it all.
His death is our greatest loss, knowing him is our greatest gift...
Sarah Rose |
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Denver, CO
I recently lost my father at the age of 55. He was admitted for
severe abdominal pain, which turned out to be stage 3 Colon Cancer.
His tumors were so large they had to do emergency surgery (colon
resection) due to him having severe gangrene from the tumors.
To make a long story short, my father was deprived of receiving
chemotherapy which he so much longed for, due to him acquiring
MRSA, a staph infection from the surgery. He made several trips
to the ICU due to the staph entering his blood stream and causing
him to get septic as well as having multiple organ failure. Due
to the stress this all placed on his body, he also starting getting
internal bleeding from peptic ulcers. He had to have a large portion
of his stomach removed. On his final trip to the hospital, his
blood pressure was dangerously low - in the 40's. He couldn't
even be moved to have testing. His kidneys failed, his blood pressure
was too low for dialysis, and again more internal bleeding. He
was too weak to even be operated on. They believe the cancer spread
again due to him not being able to receive chemo. He was in a
lot of pain; there was nothing that could have been done. We had
to agree to let him have a dose of morphine to ease the pain and
give him comfort during his death. It was a very hard choice to
make. All the while I gave birth to a premature infant. He cherished
that baby even though he didn't get to see him or hold him before
he died. My baby spent several weeks in the NICU and couldn't
be around my father due to his staph infection. It breaks my heart;
that baby is what kept him holding on strong for awhile.
My point in this story is for everyone to please get checked for
Colon Cancer. My dad never thought of it. Thank you so much for
creating this site. I was hoping to find one in regards to Colon
Cancer.
Melissa |
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 Debbie
(Fletcher) Tipple
Gallipolis, Ohio
December 28, 1951 - April 15, 2007
My sister Debbie was the young age of 55 when she lost her
battle with colon cancer.
Debbie was one great lady! She was so dedicated to her family.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister,
aunt and friend. Debbie was kind to everyone. She lived her
life to the fullest.
Debbie was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in April of 2003
and never looked back. She never complained although times were
very tuff for her no one would of ever new. She fought the battle
with everything in her. If anyone was to ever beat this disease
Debbie Tipple would have been the one.
My sister was an inspiration to all, she was a devoted Christian
and her faith gave her strength.
I miss her so very much, as do the rest of her family.
We will all meet again, and I know she will be waiting for us!
Love you lots Debbie!
Sandra (Fletcher) Rex |
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