"Renw" Ren has passed away

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  • very worried husband
    very worried husband Member Posts: 88
    #22

    R.I.P Brother.... you were an incridible person. 

  • Coloncancerblows
    Coloncancerblows Member Posts: 296 Member
    #23
    That is so sad and he was so

    That is so sad and he was so young. 

  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #24

    Ren's last few posts were foretelling of the failure of oncology to restore his health. He did not loose a fight. Oncology did. Ren won every battle with honor and integrity. He kept the faith and gave all of us the inspiration to continue our efforts and maintain our confidence in ourselves. Thank you, Ren, for carrying the torch so long and so far.   Dan  

  • Goldie1
    Goldie1 Member Posts: 264 Member
    #25
    So very sorry to hear this...

    Ren fought hard and he is gone way too soon.  He put it all out there in his posts and blog, very brave man.

    Our condolences to his family and friends.  

    Ellen & Pat

  • tanstaafl
    tanstaafl Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #26
    It grieves me

    ...that Ren didn't ever get his ALPPS surgery.  First, was the mental chains of bad advice back in February-June that ALPPS was considered infeasible for him, by surgeons with no direct knowledge, or apparently, homework. Then the delay allowed those micromets time to appear.  We're always dealing with askance looks, "slowth" and ignorance about newer and experimental techniques.  I am sorry, Ren. We'll miss your wit and stories.  I am hopeful that others will be able  to better start from your experience and insights.

    You fought the good fight.  Now we can only treasure your discussions here, at Colonchat, and on your website.  Requiesce in pace.

    Condolences to Ren's family.

  • lilacbrroller
    lilacbrroller Member Posts: 412 Member
    #27
    tanstaafl said:

    It grieves me

    ...that Ren didn't ever get his ALPPS surgery.  First, was the mental chains of bad advice back in February-June that ALPPS was considered infeasible for him, by surgeons with no direct knowledge, or apparently, homework. Then the delay allowed those micromets time to appear.  We're always dealing with askance looks, "slowth" and ignorance about newer and experimental techniques.  I am sorry, Ren. We'll miss your wit and stories.  I am hopeful that others will be able  to better start from your experience and insights.

    You fought the good fight.  Now we can only treasure your discussions here, at Colonchat, and on your website.  Requiesce in pace.

    Condolences to Ren's family.

    so sad

    Ren's death hit me hard because I really thought some of the wacky stuff he was trying would actually work.  I knew the END was near (I read his blog) but held out hopes that the inhaler of plant steroid would miraculously kick start him.  For someone with little options - 1st and 2nd line standard chemo did nothing for him, no tumor shrinkage after several hits - he took the bull by the horns and searched for other options.  Veterinary surgery? I might have just worked.

    I am sad for his family and admire his research efforts and struggle, and am grateful for his blog with the information he has posted.

    rest in peace Ren

    Karin

  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #28

    We met up on many occaisions, we helped each other as much as possible.

    His companionship and his kindness I will never forget, his wife and daughters are beautiful and even his parents were caring for him so

    bravely at hallwang when I hugged him goodbye.

    thanks for everything you shared for us all, especially your blog and your story.

    hugs,

    Pete

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #29
    Damn!

    No, I don't usually use bad language, but this expresses exactly how I feel reading this sad news. 

    He fought hard, shared his experience and his life will live on through those whose lives he touched, 

    Rest in peace dear ren. 

  • marbleotis
    marbleotis Member Posts: 720 Member
    #30
    So sad

    Another soul taken too soon.

  • BusterBrown
    BusterBrown Member Posts: 221 Member
    #31
    Truly sorry to hear this

    Truly sorry to hear this news, Ren was a great resource for all of us. He will be missed...

    Buster...

  • traci43
    traci43 Member Posts: 773 Member
    #32
    such sad news

    Ren will be sorely missed.  I'm saddened to hear he's passed, but glad he's no longer ill.  He fought bravely right up to the end.  Always researching and trying new things, sharing them and the results with us.  I wish the treatments had helped him.  This really brings home the saying, rest in peace.  I'm so glad he's no longer hurting.  I pray for his family during this difficult time.  Traci

  • manwithnoname
    manwithnoname Member Posts: 402
    #33
    traci43 said:

    such sad news

    Ren will be sorely missed.  I'm saddened to hear he's passed, but glad he's no longer ill.  He fought bravely right up to the end.  Always researching and trying new things, sharing them and the results with us.  I wish the treatments had helped him.  This really brings home the saying, rest in peace.  I'm so glad he's no longer hurting.  I pray for his family during this difficult time.  Traci

    Got a package from Ren today

    good to know plain white powder in a plastic bag gets past Israeli customs Innocent thanks Ren enjoy your rest, you earned it.

  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #34
    manwithnoname said:

    Got a package from Ren today

    good to know plain white powder in a plastic bag gets past Israeli customs Innocent thanks Ren enjoy your rest, you earned it.

    OH DEAR REN,  this is such

    OH DEAR REN,  this is such sad sad news.    He will me missed greatly, loved his posts and his blog.     I'm really at a loss.   

  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #35
    So Sorry

    I didn't realize his health was failing so quickly. May he rest in peace.

  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #36
    Very sad

    I am so very sorry to hear this. prayers to his loved ones

    aloha,

    Kathleen

  • So Worried
    So Worried Member Posts: 111 Member
    #37
    Kathleen808 said:

    Very sad

    I am so very sorry to hear this. prayers to his loved ones

    aloha,

    Kathleen

    Unbelievable

    Totally unbelievable how someone can fight SO hard and still lose. I hate effin cancer SO, SO much, there are no words how much. I am so sorry and prayers for the family. I'm just heartbroken. 

  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #38
    Sad news

    I'm really sorry to read this.

     

    *hugs*

    Gail

  • jane283
    jane283 Member Posts: 39
    #39
    Good Bye Ren!

    He helped me so much with advice and confidence when my dad was sick. :(

    He will be truly missed,some days such news really breaks you,though we have never met ...we feel sad for a wonderful person who fought till the end.

     

    Good bye Renw!

  • jane283
    jane283 Member Posts: 39
    #40
    Good Bye Ren!

    He helped me so much with advice and confidence when my dad was sick. :(

    He will be truly missed,some days such news really breaks you,though we have never met ...we feel sad for a wonderful person who fought till the end.

     

    Good bye Renw!

  • saussureainvolucrata
    saussureainvolucrata Member Posts: 54
    #41
    I couldn't bring myself to

    I couldn't bring myself to visit his blog after hearing about his passing on this forum. Today I finally did. And there was nothing to dread. There was just the legacy of a beautiful person who fought a difficult fight with great dignity but lost. I cried so hard.  

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