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Comment on Remembering Not to Forget by Tim Bentley

Tim Bentley — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:35:32 +0000

Thank you Carolyn. It does not feel like much, but it is something we can do to show ourselves, our friends, our leaders that we choose to live in a community of support and tolerance.

See you tonight.

Comment on Remembering Not to Forget by Carolyn Classen

Carolyn Classen — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:32:06 +0000

Thanks Tim for posting this information, and such a great photo of Gabe finishing the Mt. Lemmon Marathon. I had just gotten the email notice from Randy Accetta about the Remembrance Run event tonight at Maynard’s Market downtown.

Comment on Running For My Life – Follow The Path by Tim Bentley

Tim Bentley — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:49:39 +0000

Lani –

Thank you for your comment. I mentioned above how amazed (and angry) I was at the prevalence of this crap. And yes, every NHL patient I met was a different diagnosis, had a different reaction to treatment and their own discovery process. I kept asking – ‘isn’t there a test, a marker, some kind of indicator so we know?’ Especially with Follicular being so a slow growing cancer, symptoms are often overlooked or under valued.

Dr. Persky is the best – instilling long-term confidence in every patient he treats. I valued my time with him (Nikki is awesome too, BTW).

I support your efforts to form a support group, and would be willing to come visit if you’ll let me know the times. I invite you to participate in the CatWalk 10K Run/Walk raising funds for the AZ Cancer Center. I’m the race coordinator and would love to see you there. Check out the details here: http://catwalk.arizona.edu/index.php

I admire your fortitude and courage Lani, you will be great at this.

Comment on Running For My Life – Follow The Path by Lani

Lani — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:55:14 +0000

Hi Tim,
I was also diagnosed with exactly what you have except I had symtpoms. Enough that I was in a wheelchair (maybe I transformed). I now see Dr. Persky as well.

For everyone here with follicular lymphoma, myself & some other patients along with the LRF are starting a support group just for Folliculars to share knowledge & stories. All NHLs are so different & I think it’s important to break it down & to constantly be in the loop. We are in Scottsdale but willing to get together in other places, on occasion.

If anyone is interested in participating, please email me at LaniUSA@aol.com

Comment on What it Takes To Run a Race… by M Dawley

M Dawley — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:40:15 +0000

Comment on Running For My Life – Racing Chemo by Andrew Chase

Andrew Chase — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:16:11 +0000

Wow Tim, I just did a search with my name and Sahuaro in it and the first thing that came up was this article/blog. I of course found out later that you had this disease and what I didnt know was that you were in such bad shape at the old timers meet. I could have sworn that you finished ahead of me and came back to run part of the last lap with myself and others. Either way I hope you are doing better and will look for a more recent blog with your updates or I guess I could just check facebook:) Thanks for the shout out..your buddy AC

Comment on Running For My Life – Follow The Path by Tim Bentley

Tim Bentley — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:42:07 +0000

Ferraribubba-

When I started this journey it was scary the prevalence of this crap. But along the way I was more often encouraged, rather than disappointed in the successful survival stories. A new mindset, focusing on your ‘new normal’ and looking to those that came before you is a good strategy. I admire your son-in-law for kicking it’s a$$, and to you for supporting him.

Thanks for the encouraging words – Tim

Comment on Running For My Life – Follow The Path by Ferraribubba

Ferraribubba — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:35:57 +0000

Tim: My now 49 year-old son-in-law, Jerry was diagnosed with NHL about 15 years ago. After an agressessive treatment program including chemo and ‘the works’, he has been in remission ever since. He is a firm believer that a positive attitude, along with a healthy active, lifestyle have been a big part of his continued longevity. Keep up the good work my friend, you’ve got a lot of people out there that are in your corner. Yer pal, Ferrari Bubba

Comment on Running For My Life – Follow The Path by Ferraribubba

Ferraribubba — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:32:04 +0000

Tim: My now 49 year-old son-in-law, Jerry was diagnosed with NHL about 15 years ago. After an agressessive treatment program including chemo and ‘the works’, and he has been in remission ever since.
He is a firm believer that a positive attitude, along with a healthy, active, lifestyle have been a big part of his continued longevity.
Keep up the good work my friend, you’ve got a lot of people out there that are in your corner.
Yer pal, Ferrari Bubba

Comment on Running For My Life – Follow The Path by Tim Bentley

Tim Bentley — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:32:12 +0000

Lauren–

You will be able to run again. I had knee surgery 5-6 years ago – just follow the physical therapy plan and you’ll be back on the road in no time.

I’m very familiar with Team In Training, and even talked to them about volunteering as a coach. I noted how impressed I was with them at the end of this entry about running in Sabino Canyon: http://tucsoncitizen.com/run/2009/07/19/sabino-canyon-splashing/

I hope to meet you soon at a SAR event – thanks for your encouraging words.