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1rarebird · 08-13-2010, 09:54 AM

Dear Danielle,

Although I am new to this group, and being a male with this disease perhaps the oddball too, Joe welcomed me and answered my every question as if I was somebody important and worth the effort. He made feel like I was part of this family too. I am saddened to have lost his support and encouragement. But the loss I and the others in this group feel because of Joe's passing is so small compared to what you, your sister and mother are feeling today. Please know that my heart goes out to you all.

Phil (bird)

08-13-2010, 09:54 AM	#23
1rarebird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TN Posts: 175	Re: Joe passed on this evening Dear Danielle, Although I am new to this group, and being a male with this disease perhaps the oddball too, Joe welcomed me and answered my every question as if I was somebody important and worth the effort. He made feel like I was part of this family too. I am saddened to have lost his support and encouragement. But the loss I and the others in this group feel because of Joe's passing is so small compared to what you, your sister and mother are feeling today. Please know that my heart goes out to you all. Phil (bird) __________________ Male Breast Cancer, DX 5/15/09, IDC, STAGE 1, 1.7 cm, HER2+++, ER+(95%)/PR+(75%), Ki67 40%, grade 3, 0/5 nodes, TX: mastectomy, TCH finished 7/19/10, radiation 6 wks., Tamoxifen on going, bisphosphonate 24 mos.