Raymond Cassick - Loosing his battle with brain cancer
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
That must be really hard Joanne, I'm really sorry to read those lines... I'd love to be able to say something that could help both of you, but simply I don't know what it could be. Your letter is really touching. Our best whishes and thoughts are with you. :rose:
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
I just wanted you to know that I think of Ray as one of those people that make this world a better place. Do tell your son that whenever he wants to share his wisdom, or get a bit wiser himself, or just bantering a bit, he's very welcome here. :rose:
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
There is nothing I can say here that will ever help or make better the situation that you, your husband, and family are going through right now. I am not a praying man by any stretch of the imagination but I will say a prayer for your family today. Keep your chin up and your head high. God speed and God bless.
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
Thank you Joanne. My best wishes to you and Ray. :rose:
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
Our prayers are with you and your family Ray. :rose:
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
Joanne. There is very little that I can see that will not seem trite or insensitive. I am pleased that Ray felt that he was such a part of our community that we would be interested in his situation, and that it would touch us emotionally. You obviously know this better than we do, but to us, Ray was always a great guy; he was definitely one of the good guys. Please, let us know if your son follows Ray's footsteps. I'm sure that we will wish him all the best - please let us know if he's joining Code Project as well. As a son of a well loved member, he'll get a warm welcome and we'll go easy on him. Finally, thank you for having the courage to post this. It can't have been easy, and while others tell you they know what you are going through, it's cold comfort - what is comforting is knowing that we care, and that if there is anything that we can do to help, you only have to ask. God bless you, Alex and most of all, Ray. My thoughts are with you.
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
God Bless you, and Ray, Joanne. best, Bill
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
That is so sad Joanne, take consolation and love from your family and friends, and those here that knew Ray. Its things like this that remind me how terribly random and unfathamable life is, know that you all did your best.
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
:rose: My thoughts are with Ray, you, and your family.
Cheers, विक्रम (Have gone past my troika - 4 CCCs!) "We have already been through this, I am not going to repeat myself." - fat_boy, in a global warming thread :doh:
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Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w
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