Update on Rex's recent condition: October 20, 2009

[Steven Nishida]

Greetings friends, family and supporters of Rex Tanimoto and family,

I hope this finds you all well.

Here's the latest on Rex, followed by a few comments from me...

During the past week, I have had a couple of brief email exchanges with Rex, so I am finally able to give you an overview of his condition. Though he didn't mention disease progression specifically, it is clear that Rex has been battling toe to toe with his cancer, and it seems that he has been fighting through extremely severe adverse treatment effects in the form of headaches, nausea, dizzyness and exhaustion, to name a few. Rex has been particularly conscious that he has left many of your kind messages and visit requests unanswered. He is, unfortunately, unable to sit in front of the computer for more than a few minutes at a time these days, and I took the liberty of reaffirming that his only concern should be about resting, relaxing and nourishing his body back to health. It is unclear what exactly is causing these disarming symptoms, but Rex and his doctor's have been going after it like gangbusters in order that he can quickly regain his strength and return to his normal routines of emailing, collaborating and going for daily walks. If some improvement is not reached very soon, he will be seeking a second opinion from a trusted doctor in Hawaii. 

And on a more personal note...

I have to apologize for being less than on the ball with correspondence to this group's members. This summer, I was preoccupied with a couple of large-scale projects that aimed to support two of my childhood friends, both of whom have been stricken and progressing rapidly through their respective terminal illnesses (advanced refractory lymphoma, and ALS 'Lou Gehrig's disease'). Rex and some other members of this group have reached out to me and to these friends of mine, Chris and Jason, and I cannot thank you all enough for the love, positivity and MOJO that has been shared among our extended communities. This last year has been an incredible challenge, but I am confident that we are on to something with the open and candid exchange of generosity and strength.

Much love and aloha,

Steven

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[Joseph Britton]

Thanks Steven,

Your conscious effort and concern for Rex and your childhood friends warrants deep thanks and appreciation.

May all be well for you,

Joseph Britton

[kit...@hawaiianisp.com]

Thank you Steven. My brothers and I am truly appreciative for all you have done and are doing for Rex! Thank you also for strength and courage. We live for all! Thank you!

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From: Steven Nishida <steven....@gmail.com>

Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:51:08 +0900

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Subject: Update on Rex's recent condition: October 20, 2009

[ellen....@gmail.com]

Dear Steve,

No apologies necessary.  We all appreciate your being in touch with Rex and with us.  Thanks for the update.  God Bless you as we continue to keep Rex in our hearts.  Our consolidated strength will certainly help him.  I, too, have a dear friend whose husband is battling cancer.  She has just returned with him from Mayo Clinic to get opinions there.  It was hopeful to note that their prognosis and treatments paralleled much of what the Hawaii doctors were doing.  Thank you.

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Aloha!
Ellen (ET)

[Carter Frank]

Steve,

Thanks for the update about Rex, I kind of expected that no news was not going to good news, but the special support group you are leading is the best thing 

we can do for Rex, and for your other friends Chris and Jason.  Thanks for taking charge and leading the group, it must be hard for you sometimes.

Sincerely,

Frank Carter

[Paul Kelley]

Dear Steve,
Just want to repeat what others, such as Frank Carter have been
saying. Thank you so very much for keeping us informed as to how Rex
is doing. We really appreciate the effort you are making.
We've got to have a party with Rex as soon as he gets well.
All the best.
Paul Kelley

[Lai Siong]

Dear Steve,

Just a note of thanks for your effort & time to provide update on Rex.
I sincerely hope that with all our prayers and support, Rex will rest
well and know that he is in our prayers constantly.
Warmest regards
Lai Siong