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Mosco · 21 May 2011, 03:17 AM

This beautiful girl is my step-brother's daughter Gracie. Around Easter this year, her parents noticed that her hands were shaking and she had difficulty holding on to stuff and maintaining balance. Several doctor's appointments later, an MRI was scheduled, which detected couple small tumors in her brain. Earlier this week she had a biopsy (which, in this case, is basically brain surgery). Yesterday, results came in, which confirmed our greatest fears - it is cancer, which has already started spreading (metastasizing). The location of the tumors makes it inoperable, only other option is radiology. There's less than 40% chance that it is successful, furthermore it can cause her to lose sight and/or hearing.

It isn't fair.

Makes one question all sorts of things. Our family is devastated.

I am a first hand witness how positive energy can change things. Maybe it's imagined, maybe not - but at this point we're hanging on to any possibility of hope. Please send some this way, Gracie needs it.

dalip · 21 May 2011, 03:22 AM

Greg - I am so shocked and sorry to read this news. All my thoughts are with Gracie, you and your family at this time.

Jocke · 21 May 2011, 03:24 AM

She will be in my prayers my friend, it's so unfair when a young kid become a victim of this.

I really hope there will be a happy end of this.

Sorry Greg.

TheVTCGuy · 21 May 2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

She will be in my prayers my friend, it's so unfair when a young kid become a victim of this.

I really hope there will be a happy end of this.

Sorry Greg.

My Friend Jocke said it better then I could have Greg, I am so sorry to hear this and will pray for a miracle.

Brunotheboxer · 21 May 2011, 03:24 AM

I shall pray for you Gracie.

Sometimes I think God has some explaining to do bro. Keep your head up and stay strong for your family. They're gonna need you.

Mosco · 21 May 2011, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Sometimes I think God has some explaining to do bro

this.

DCgator · 21 May 2011, 03:26 AM

I will say a prayer. Sorry to hear about Gracie. God bless her.

Trev · 25 May 2011, 03:11 PM

That's rough, especially considering her age. I really hope she ends up finding a way through it.

I knew a young girl in Canada with leukaemia. Doctors had given up, told her she had 18 months "tops". Her parents took her to Italy and all of these other places she wanted to visit.

She's now in her twenties, still going strong. There's obviously health issues, but she's living a happy and fulfilling life. She completely defied the odds and every doctor/specialist.

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Sometimes I think God has some explaining to do bro. Keep your head up and stay strong for your family. They're gonna need you.

Or there simply isn't a "god" to do any explaining. I can't wait till humans evolve past this stuff. (My take, to each their own).

Paracentesis · 21 May 2011, 03:27 AM

Oh dear. Greg, I'm very, very sorry to see this. You are absolutely right: life isn't fair. I can only hope that things turn out well, but I fear that they will not. You and your family have my profound sympathy, and best wishes. I'm not superstitious, but if I was I would say a prayer for her. Stay strong.

James

Chipmunk · 21 May 2011, 03:28 AM

So sorry to hear. Gracie will be in my prayers.

Johny · 21 May 2011, 03:30 AM

if tears can help she just got some greg.

brkanand · 21 May 2011, 03:28 AM

My heart goes out to Gracie and her parents and all well wishers. Sad and so depressing to see children suffering from cancer.. looks like the only other option is Radiotherapy. By the way what is the histological diagnosis of the tumor?

Mosco · 21 May 2011, 03:32 AM

Thanks everyone - your kind sentiments are needed and greatly appreciated.

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Originally Posted by brkanand

By the way what is the histological diagnosis of the tumor?

I honestly don't know - what's the 'lay-mans' term for that?

Paracentesis · 21 May 2011, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

I honestly don't know - what's the 'lay-mans' term for that?

Greg, it means what type of malignant tumour is it? They can arise from various different cell lines.

Mosco · 21 May 2011, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Greg, it means what type of malignant tumour is it? They can arise from various different cell lines.

Thanks - I'll have to find out... Honestly not sure.

Dr. Robert · 21 May 2011, 03:32 AM

I will put out maximum good vibes for your niece.

rolexertion · 21 May 2011, 03:29 AM

I am really, really sorry. I hope and pray that it comes out much, much better than they anticipate.

TSW · 21 May 2011, 03:32 AM

So sorry to hear this Greg, Gracie will be in my familys prayers.

Stratsteve · 21 May 2011, 03:33 AM

I will say many prayers for her and your family.

JimSnyder · 21 May 2011, 03:41 AM

Heart breaking, I will never understand these things. I would give my place for her Greg. May God bless her and her family.

cedargrove · 21 May 2011, 03:55 AM

Very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with her.

Speed · 21 May 2011, 03:57 AM

Greg,

As a brand-new-Dad, this is pretty heartbreaking to hear.

Will definitely say a prayer brother.

Grumpy Badger · 21 May 2011, 03:58 AM

This has just pulled me up short...
I was worrying about my 'troubles' and this made me realise I don't really have any.
My VERY best wishes to Gracie, your family and to you, Greg.

Sweramic · 21 May 2011, 03:59 AM

Greg my friend, I'm so sorry to hear this. All my prayers go to Gracie and your family.

manuu · 21 May 2011, 04:00 AM

Gracie will be in our prayers. As a parent I can't even imagine how devastating this can be for the whole family.

Welshwatchman · 21 May 2011, 04:01 AM

It's a real heart breaker Greg but alas such is the size of the world that every day there are hundreds if not thousands of children similarly struck.

There is no rhyme nor reason as far as I can see.

Please take hope from the fact that this girl should receive the absolute best medical attention possible and will have the highest chance of a complete recovery than any time in history, including just 10 years ago.

I truly hope that the treatment is fully successful. There are some wonderful surgeons and consultants out there.

kcmo · 21 May 2011, 04:25 AM

Greg, I am so sorry to hear about Gracie. What a lovely kid. You're right.....life isn't fair and often it doesn't make any sense at all. I will pray for her.

PanosI · 21 May 2011, 05:19 AM

Greg, i am really sorry this happening to the little angel. My prayers goes to the family. Wishing all of you strength to cope the situation.

BH13GMT · 21 May 2011, 04:32 AM

I am lost for words and in tears hearing your news.
we spend our lifes protecting our children from all things unpleasant that life can throw at them. However, there are some things that are out of our control.
My thoughts are with you and your family daily and remember children are tougher than we realise.

SLRdude · 21 May 2011, 04:36 AM

This is heartbreaking Greg and my thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
So unfair....

21 May 2011, 03:17 AM	#1
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	This is Gracie. This beautiful girl is my step-brother's daughter Gracie. Around Easter this year, her parents noticed that her hands were shaking and she had difficulty holding on to stuff and maintaining balance. Several doctor's appointments later, an MRI was scheduled, which detected couple small tumors in her brain. Earlier this week she had a biopsy (which, in this case, is basically brain surgery). Yesterday, results came in, which confirmed our greatest fears - it is cancer, which has already started spreading (metastasizing). The location of the tumors makes it inoperable, only other option is radiology. There's less than 40% chance that it is successful, furthermore it can cause her to lose sight and/or hearing. It isn't fair. Makes one question all sorts of things. Our family is devastated. I am a first hand witness how positive energy can change things. Maybe it's imagined, maybe not - but at this point we're hanging on to any possibility of hope. Please send some this way, Gracie needs it. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

21 May 2011, 03:22 AM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Greg - I am so shocked and sorry to read this news. All my thoughts are with Gracie, you and your family at this time. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 May 2011, 03:24 AM	#3
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	She will be in my prayers my friend, it's so unfair when a young kid become a victim of this. I really hope there will be a happy end of this. Sorry Greg. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 May 2011, 03:28 AM	#10
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	So sorry to hear. Gracie will be in my prayers. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

21 May 2011, 03:30 AM	#11
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	if tears can help she just got some greg. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

21 May 2011, 03:24 AM	#5
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I shall pray for you Gracie. Sometimes I think God has some explaining to do bro. Keep your head up and stay strong for your family. They're gonna need you.

21 May 2011, 03:26 AM	#7
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I will say a prayer. Sorry to hear about Gracie. God bless her.

21 May 2011, 03:27 AM	#9
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Oh dear. Greg, I'm very, very sorry to see this. You are absolutely right: life isn't fair. I can only hope that things turn out well, but I fear that they will not. You and your family have my profound sympathy, and best wishes. I'm not superstitious, but if I was I would say a prayer for her. Stay strong. James

21 May 2011, 03:28 AM	#12
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	My heart goes out to Gracie and her parents and all well wishers. Sad and so depressing to see children suffering from cancer.. looks like the only other option is Radiotherapy. By the way what is the histological diagnosis of the tumor?

21 May 2011, 03:32 AM	#16
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I will put out maximum good vibes for your niece. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 May 2011, 03:29 AM	#17
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	I am really, really sorry. I hope and pray that it comes out much, much better than they anticipate.

21 May 2011, 03:32 AM	#18
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	So sorry to hear this Greg, Gracie will be in my familys prayers. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

21 May 2011, 03:33 AM	#19
Stratsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 46	I will say many prayers for her and your family.

21 May 2011, 03:41 AM	#20
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Heart breaking, I will never understand these things. I would give my place for her Greg. May God bless her and her family. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

21 May 2011, 03:55 AM	#21
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with her.

21 May 2011, 03:57 AM	#22
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Greg, As a brand-new-Dad, this is pretty heartbreaking to hear. Will definitely say a prayer brother.

21 May 2011, 03:58 AM	#23
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	This has just pulled me up short... I was worrying about my 'troubles' and this made me realise I don't really have any. My VERY best wishes to Gracie, your family and to you, Greg. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

21 May 2011, 03:59 AM	#24
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Greg my friend, I'm so sorry to hear this. All my prayers go to Gracie and your family.

21 May 2011, 04:00 AM	#25
manuu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: M Location: CA Watch: Rolex CHNR Posts: 186	Gracie will be in our prayers. As a parent I can't even imagine how devastating this can be for the whole family.

21 May 2011, 04:01 AM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's a real heart breaker Greg but alas such is the size of the world that every day there are hundreds if not thousands of children similarly struck. There is no rhyme nor reason as far as I can see. Please take hope from the fact that this girl should receive the absolute best medical attention possible and will have the highest chance of a complete recovery than any time in history, including just 10 years ago. I truly hope that the treatment is fully successful. There are some wonderful surgeons and consultants out there. __________________ ..33

21 May 2011, 04:25 AM	#27
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Greg, I am so sorry to hear about Gracie. What a lovely kid. You're right.....life isn't fair and often it doesn't make any sense at all. I will pray for her.

21 May 2011, 05:19 AM	#28
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Greg, i am really sorry this happening to the little angel. My prayers goes to the family. Wishing all of you strength to cope the situation.

21 May 2011, 04:32 AM	#29
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	I am lost for words and in tears hearing your news. we spend our lifes protecting our children from all things unpleasant that life can throw at them. However, there are some things that are out of our control. My thoughts are with you and your family daily and remember children are tougher than we realise. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

21 May 2011, 04:36 AM	#30
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	This is heartbreaking Greg and my thoughts and prayers will be with your family. So unfair.... __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

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