This is the wife of Andy. He died nov 14 in his sleep after an 11 year battle with prostrate cancer. He went down hill oct 25. Cancer was in his coccyx, rectal wall, liver . Lymph nodes . At first he contracted c diff in june. He was an athlete and his nick name was popeye.
He had all the tratments for 11 years, even an experimental treatment. He was doing well until june 15 when he got c diff. He could not get rid of it with vancomycin. He would test neg after 4 weeks. The following week he was positive again. Finally the cancer took over with a 900 psa. We were going to go to Germany for the treatment of lu 117? We never made it. Andy grew too week from c diff way before the cancer got him. Im so sad. He was a great and brave man.
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Thanks for writing about him. There is so much to learn about balancing the microbiome. Maybe his participation in that clinical trial will save someone else's life someday, or at least free up resources to apply to a different medicine that will. One never knows how the smallest actions we take may have repercussions down the line. His life lives on in you.
Thank you for your kind words. We looked up to you and your advice. You were and are the leader with advice, and your participation, and this website contributed to our hope.
My husband participated until he couldn't, reading all you and your fellow
readers contributions. Keep up the good work.
My life goes on, and hopefully, I will not grieve and be able to function and take care of myself, and Cherrypoppop- my black standard poodle- who is the only one who grieves my husband too! I made her smell him when he died. She does not look for him.......
Interestingly enough, she howled in July one night in her sleep like a wherewolf. And throughout the month. When my husband died, she moped.
But I will pass along this website. It really helped us, as it is helping me know that I am not alone with all the condolences.
We tried everything.
De garilex, Radiation, Xtandi, Casedex, Radiation, Chemo-docy. For 11 years his psa was under 4. He started at 20 in 2010. It was inoperable in 2010. It was past the capsule.
We kept it contained for 11 years at Sloan.
Since June it went up to 895. Neither radiation, chemo or any treatment could bring the number down. We knew it was the end. His scans were made at Sloan, and Huggins- NH- and read by Dartmouth, and Mass General- And the drug company that ran the experimental drug.
In June the experimental company was the first to tell us where all the cancer was . At first we were hopeful, But their report told the first truth that the cancer was in the coccyx, rectum, lymph nodes, liver, going into the lungs Metasis. His legs were weeping, His diarrhea was non stop. (Ddiff was diagnosed at Huggins-small hospital in NH in Aug. They use doctors and from Dartmouth and Mass General to help with their work. )
Whether CDiff took over, or was symbiotic we will never know. But we do know the combo hastened his death.
I’m sure you’ll have loving and great memories and that you were willing to share to all us.I’m kind of think he might be saying….Thank you for being and sticking with me you were awesome.
Deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. May he rest in peace. May you find strength and comfort knowing you were there at his side through his long ordeal.
My condolences--it sounds like he threw everything against the cancer he could and that you were there with him all the way. May peace be with you!
So sorry for your loss. It’s a horrible battle. I’m sorry something else attacked while he was fighting this war. So unfair. Thank you for fighting along with him. May you receive all the blessings you deserve.
My sincerest condolences. As someone who was very lucky to recover from C-Diff some years ago, I can understand what a terribly difficult time he had. But he is as at peace now and I trust that time will also help you to recover from your loss. My very best wishes.
Eleven years on the surface seems like a long time, And it is when you endure what us warriors and loved ones go through. I am sorry for your loss i feel like i understand all to well what your husband went through.
“And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We can be. Be and be better. For they existed.”— Maya Angelou
Thank you Andy's wife, your a trooper, he was lucky to have a good companion like yourself. Thats probably why he made it so long. We all her are sorry for your loss and happy he is not in pain and fighting PC anymore. It can be a tough battle for everyone ( including the family's). Loosing part of you in the holidays is especially tough. Surround yourself with your family and God Bless. take care and thanks for sharing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace .
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dear Cherrypopop! I admire you . There is no greater love than carrying for him as you did . In that you never gave up . Even the strongest of us” popeye” in the end must submit . When the pain is too great ..in the end this is mercy . Our member “my hubby “ put it well recently when she said her hubby won the battle . I agree with this concept . That the pc doesn’t win in the end it’s taking down also . My hope for you , is the same as for my own precious wife .That you grieve heal and mourn in a tribute to the love . Love is eternal . Keep rolling dear lady . The world needs you ! 💔😔🙏
Thank you for your kind words. I'm not only grieving-but having financial problems and finding it hard to get life together with all the bureaucracy and hoops.
Thank you for letting those on the site know of your husband's passing.
You needed the month. I understand that too well. I was in funeral service for years. It is never easy.
Take time for yourself when you need it. Family, friends and clergy can be helpful --but not always. Always remember that we "learn to live with a significant loss". The joy experienced with love shared and companionship often has a price but would we have chosen not to have known that love?
Be at peace with yourself as you grieve. Eventually the pain will lessen and memories of better times will come to mind. Having a wife such as you was indeed his greatest treasure. Many of us are alone.
Dear Mrs. Popeye, my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loving Husband Andy on November 14th. May he rest in peace in God's arms. Now is the most difficult time in your life without the love and companionship of a "Great and Brave man". So make sure you make him proud of you by remaining strong and in good health. Hopefully you have family and friends that you can lean on during this sad time in your life. God Bless Andy and you Cherry Popopop. (Stay with us, we are your family).
Thank you....It is difficult. Both Financially, and grieving wise. I fall asleep constantly. I'm drained of energy from all the care and energy I gave him. I'd do it again.Cherrypoppop
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