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In reply to the discussion: It's my sad duty to report the passing of DU member nevergiveup [View all]malaise
(283,074 posts)79. Nevergiveup told us about his diagnosis in June
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Last Monday I had a regular chest x-ray
Reply to niyad (Original post)
Mon Jun 3, 2024, 02:12 AM
and they found a large mass on my pancreas. I am having a specific pancreas scan this Tuesday probably followed by a biopsy. My doctor was not very encouraging. I am still a little in shock. No one in my immediate family on either side has died from cancer other than my dad's older brother who died at the age of 97 from esophagus cancer. He did not smoke but was a welder all his life going back to WW 2 when he worked on Army tanks way before they had good welding masks.
Last Monday I had a regular chest x-ray
Reply to niyad (Original post)
Mon Jun 3, 2024, 02:12 AM
and they found a large mass on my pancreas. I am having a specific pancreas scan this Tuesday probably followed by a biopsy. My doctor was not very encouraging. I am still a little in shock. No one in my immediate family on either side has died from cancer other than my dad's older brother who died at the age of 97 from esophagus cancer. He did not smoke but was a welder all his life going back to WW 2 when he worked on Army tanks way before they had good welding masks.
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Deep condolences. May the ones he left behind find comfort in their memories. ❤️
littlemissmartypants
Oct 2024
#16
I am sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family and friends. May he be welcomed into the light of
LoisB
Oct 2024
#21
Thank you for letting us know, EarlG. "Send not to know for whom the bell tolls..."
TygrBright
Oct 2024
#39
Sad news indeed......may he have no pain now and only the best remembrances of DU, family and friends.
a kennedy
Oct 2024
#43
Beloved in our DU community, rest in peace, nevergiveup; comfort for his friends and family who grieve his passing. n/t
Backseat Driver
Oct 2024
#44
DU'ers were lucky nevergiveup added his voice and thoughts to others here for years.
Judi Lynn
Oct 2024
#96
Rest in Peace nevergiveup. I'm so happy that DU was a safe space for you!
ratchiweenie
Oct 2024
#122
Nicely said. A piece of us dies, and a piece of him lives on with us. Not giving up - ever.
Festivito
Oct 2024
#130