Comments on: #FollowFriday: Gerald Hemphill

By: MightyCaseyMedia

MightyCaseyMedia — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:10:47 +0000

@ginidietrich Colonscopies are pretty … uh … invasive, and I doubt you could get dudes to go for an annual exam if that was part of the dance. However, there are other options. As an uber-geek of health science stuff, I’m wildly excited about the “chip in a pill” tech that the FDA approved in April. THAT will deliver some new options, you betcha.

By: ginidietrich

ginidietrich — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:05:13 +0000

@MightyCaseyMedia I WOULD be much better to put that into building health. It makes me crazy you’re told to take preventive measures at age 50, but not before. He was 39 when he was diagnosed. If colonoscopies were mandatory at every annual exam, starting in college, they would have caught it early and he’d still be alive. But I know I’m preaching to the choir.

By: ginidietrich

ginidietrich — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:03:56 +0000

@qstreet They were telling some very funny stories about him yesterday. Two weeks ago, the new Dallas Cowboys hat came out and he INSISTED on going to get it, even if he had to drive himself. He was such a stubborn old fart.

By: MightyCaseyMedia

MightyCaseyMedia — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:57:36 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear this, Gini. Please give my deepest sympathies to Misty, and everyone else who loved Gerald.

This is yet another reason why we – “we” in this instance being all humans – need to press hard for more research into effective cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. In the US alone, cancer treatment runs up a $124.5B bill. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to put those $$ into building health rather than managing illness? Just thinking out loud, as usual …

By: qstreet

qstreet — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:36:58 +0000

I am blown away by the grace and courage shown by people battling cancer and knowing that their families will be left to live on – thank you for sharing this with us – my heart is touched and I wish you and their family love and strength

By: ginidietrich

ginidietrich — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:12:30 +0000

@annelizhannan Thank you so much! Even though it wasn’t a shock, it’s still hard, you know?

By: ginidietrich

ginidietrich — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:12:02 +0000

@RebeccaTodd Thanks Beck! I was just with them and they’re remarkably calm.

By: RebeccaTodd

RebeccaTodd — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 18:39:13 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Gerald. One of the good guys that this world could use more of. My heart goes our to Misty and his family.

By: annelizhannan

annelizhannan — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:16:35 +0000

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You have reached out to us in a tribute to your friend that has allowed us to share in your grief, a grief that is known by many. May you find some solace by the support of this community that collectively extends their arms around you with their words. Our hearts are heavy but our arms are long and linked in a warm grasp.

By: ginidietrich

ginidietrich — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:34:10 +0000

@Lori Doesn’t life have a funny way of doing that?