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Dear All

My appointment with my oncologist today went as expected but unhoped for.

To put it bluntly, she has told me that she has done all that she can do for me. All anti-cancer treatment is being withdrawn, leaving me with palliative care only. She thinks I might see some of 2024, but less of it than more.

I would like to thank you all for your support over the years, especially during my struggles to express myself through painting. That really has meant a lot to me. I hope to be able to post a few more, though I don't know what there subjects might be. We shall have to see.

With best wishes

Brent

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Bestdays

Brent I am so sorry to hear your news and it's crushing, continue to do what you love. I have never seen your posts or paintings before today.... gosh you are so good. I love them all. All my very best wishes to you.

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klr31

🌺🙏🌺

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lell1

hey Brent what a crap appointment pet! Ur paintings clearly express a mix of emotions and thorts. Keep them coming as long as you can.

youtu.be/WGbFnp56csg?si=vVZ...

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Thepainterswife

I’m sorry to hear this Brent but as you say it was not unexpected. Don’t give up , what you’ve been told is an estimate not a definite, the will to live plays an important part for you now . Continue to find pleasure and express your feelings through art and take each day as a blessing without giving too much thought to the future Sending love and healing thoughts to you and your wife love Val x

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FredaE

i do so agree with thepainterswife. If our thoughts will help you at all we will be sending good wishes and encouragement each day every day

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Oshgosh

difficult news to accept .try to deal with each day as it comes. Your in my thoughts x

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Oshgosh

xx

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