Lu Zuckerman
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Herefordshire
Good Luck Lu...
Your posting darkened my day Lu.. but I send unconditional love and best wishes. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in Feb' 1997 and spent a year unable to walk or see.... couldn't even visit the bathroom unaccompanied.
In 2000 my mobility and eyesight returned enough to recover my commercial priveleges (fixed-wing but not rotary - with as or with co-pilot restriction) and even returned to flying a KingAir 200 for a year.... after remarkable support and encouragement from CAA Aeromedical Dept.
The flying's all finished now though but I can still open my own beers and tie my shoe laces too.... can even hit a squash ball a couple of days a month.
Just believe buddy... be defiant.... things often work out differently to what the medics would have you believe.... sorry there's no icon here to show a big hug. bm
In 2000 my mobility and eyesight returned enough to recover my commercial priveleges (fixed-wing but not rotary - with as or with co-pilot restriction) and even returned to flying a KingAir 200 for a year.... after remarkable support and encouragement from CAA Aeromedical Dept.
The flying's all finished now though but I can still open my own beers and tie my shoe laces too.... can even hit a squash ball a couple of days a month.
Just believe buddy... be defiant.... things often work out differently to what the medics would have you believe.... sorry there's no icon here to show a big hug. bm
Last edited by BoeingMEL; 12th June 2005 at 20:03.
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: At Work
In addition to wishing Lu the best in his fight, we can also do something about it.
Go to your local bone marrow ID program and have a simple blood test. You will then be in a donor database and we can all be available to help Lu and others in his same situation.
Good Luck Lu!
Go to your local bone marrow ID program and have a simple blood test. You will then be in a donor database and we can all be available to help Lu and others in his same situation.
Good Luck Lu!
Iconoclast
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: The home of Dudley Dooright-Where the lead dog is the only one that gets a change of scenery.
Bone Marrow donation.
To: diethelm
Actually, I am too old to get a bone marrow transplant however in getting a bone marrow biopsy or donating bone marrow the process is the same. A lot of people equate the donation of bone marrow with a lot of pain. It can be painful but it is dependent on the technique used by the doctor. For my first biopsy I was totally out of it with a very high fever and very high blood sugar. I didn’t feel a thing. On my second biopsy it felt like a nail was being driven into my backside. On the third I didn’t feel a thing. The technique involves the copious amount of zylocain being used to deaden the local area. Do it as it is the gift of life.
Go to your local bone marrow ID program and have a simple blood test. You will then be in a donor database and we can all be available to help Lu and others in his same situation.
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: West Midlands, UK.
Saying a small prayer for you tonight Lou in the proper way. You know, on the knees hand together - never done it before, but it sure feels good to do it for you.
That bucket of luck maybe a bit slow coming, but I'll do my best to get it there soon.
Cron
That bucket of luck maybe a bit slow coming, but I'll do my best to get it there soon.
Cron
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 13
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From: Canada
Lu Zuckerman
Hello EverobobyI'M Lu daughter
Today , my father was admitted to the hospital and he will be starting the chimio therapy tonight.(15 june).
The leukemia came back 4 time stronger and the treatment will be 4 time stronger.
Please pray for him .The doctor gives him 20% chances of going trough this one.
But we all know about Lu stubborness when he has an idea he sticks to it.He want to live .
I will keep you posted about his health has we go along.
Thank you
PPRuNe Enigma
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 427
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From: Scotland
Keep fighting Lu. We're all with you on this one.
Lyn, your father has always been a passionate contributor to these forums. We may not always have agreed, but he has always fought for what he believes in. That spirit is exactly what he needs now to get through this. May our support, thoughts and prayers be with you.
Lyn, your father has always been a passionate contributor to these forums. We may not always have agreed, but he has always fought for what he believes in. That spirit is exactly what he needs now to get through this. May our support, thoughts and prayers be with you.
Gentleman Aviator
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Teetering Towers - somewhere in the Shires
Keep at it Lu - a great family friend of ours has recently had similar news.
In the UK (and I guess elsewhere) bone marrow donations are in great demand. Inspired by our friend (although not necessarily for his personal advantage) we are arranging a local donation session with the nearby RAF base. Anyone wanting to organise something similar please PM me for details.
There is a particular need (in the UK) for donations from fit males 18-40, and for those from "ethnic minorities". Further details are here .
If you are already a blood donor, there is a way the system can get your "marrow type" from your blood we believe. .
Sorry if I've appeared to highjack the thread, but I've read and appreciated Lu's contributions for years - his story was so similar to our chum that I couldn't not post this.
But to finish as I started - the thoughts and prayers of so many of us are with you Lu
In the UK (and I guess elsewhere) bone marrow donations are in great demand. Inspired by our friend (although not necessarily for his personal advantage) we are arranging a local donation session with the nearby RAF base. Anyone wanting to organise something similar please PM me for details.
There is a particular need (in the UK) for donations from fit males 18-40, and for those from "ethnic minorities". Further details are here .
If you are already a blood donor, there is a way the system can get your "marrow type" from your blood we believe. .
Sorry if I've appeared to highjack the thread, but I've read and appreciated Lu's contributions for years - his story was so similar to our chum that I couldn't not post this.
But to finish as I started - the thoughts and prayers of so many of us are with you Lu
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Canada
Lu Zuckerman
Hello every one,
I just talk to my Dad and he asked me to post you will the lastest news of his health.
Right now, he is fighting a pneumonia with inhalotherapy, oxygen, and a lot of medications.
His moral is good and he is not in neutropenia anymore(white blood cell are getting higher).
He want me to salute everyone for him and he says that he will be back soon.
Please pray for him and i will print out all your response and bring them to him so he will be very happy to hear from his friends .
Thank you and may God Bless all of you.
Lyne
I just talk to my Dad and he asked me to post you will the lastest news of his health.
Right now, he is fighting a pneumonia with inhalotherapy, oxygen, and a lot of medications.
His moral is good and he is not in neutropenia anymore(white blood cell are getting higher).
He want me to salute everyone for him and he says that he will be back soon.
Please pray for him and i will print out all your response and bring them to him so he will be very happy to hear from his friends .
Thank you and may God Bless all of you.
Lyne
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From: UK
Lyne,
Whilst I'm increasingly coming to the opinion that your Dad is completely indistructible, please remind him that our best wishes are with him all the way, and very glad to hear that he seems to be heading in the right direction.
G
Whilst I'm increasingly coming to the opinion that your Dad is completely indistructible, please remind him that our best wishes are with him all the way, and very glad to hear that he seems to be heading in the right direction.
G
