Nanosecond has passed

BDS said:

Neil - Nanosecond - RIP

So sad, Neil will be dearly missed but he is at peace now.

 

I know, I am probably violating some site rule but the following was posted on Smart Patients from Neil's wife.  

Neil's wife wrote:

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Neil Feldman passed away this morning.

 

He had been declining severely in the past few weeks, in a wheelchair and sleeping much of the day. But in the end it was quick. He awakened at 2:30 a.m. and said, “Something’s not right.” I helped him back to sleep, and when I got up at 6:45 a.m. (late for us), he was still sleeping — in a coma. He passed away, with our daughter Anna and me at his side, just after 10.

 

Please let the community know that Neil was on hospice for a full year -- after he came close to death in June 2014, before starting Afinitor and gaining another year -- and I cannot recommend hospice highly enough. People should not fear signing up. We had a nurse visit every Monday and a massage therapist every Friday. They helped us with oxygen, hospital bed, medications, and all manner of issues. They were here when Neil died -- though Neil, typically, waited until the nurse was out of the room and alone with Anna and me.

 

Please tell everyone how important Smart Patients has been to him.

 

Neil was much loved in both places... I dont think Smart Patients would mind you sharing.. you beat me to the punch its why I logged in here... Nanosecond/Neil was loved by us all... the nutriation information that he compiled and shared will be his legacy as will his giving and sharing heart!!!

Beyond sad to hear the news of Nanoseconds and Djs passing. Neil was an amazing guy with an incredible amount of intelligence and compassion.

Dj (Carolyn)was a very dear friend to me and a huge supporter and encourager of me, and my daughter as she was dealing with her own illness.  She was that way for everyone. I am richer for knowing her. Sending hugs to her family if they read this.

I will miss Djinnie and Neil so much.  I feel like both of them were friends of mine.  I loved Djinnie's sense of humor and the way she wrote and described things.  She was a very compassionate lady.  Neil was my hero, and advisor.  I just loved how he wrote the kind truth in response to people.  He had a way with words that was truly unique to this site.  i will miss them both.

Annie

I can't think of a better way to honor him than to keep updated on the science of kidney cancer. This is a passion of mine, I'll try to do my best here for all. I copied and pasted all his posts on chromophobe for my husband. I'll miss his input very much. 

I'm so sorry to learn of Neil's passing, he helped me a lot and gave me precious knowledge and information. He was always there to help and answer all my questions about nutrition. I'm so sorry we've lost such a caring member, I read the news yesterday but couldn't write anything as it was a big shock for me, I didn't know he was in hospice for a year. Rest in peace Dear Neil. DJ, our beloved DJ, I'm so sorry we lost her, she was always positive and had a sense of humor which I've always admired. she was a fighter and it's good that she doesn't have pain any more.Rest in peace Dear Carolyn. I hope that newbies don't lose their hopes, there are many ones out there who survive at stage IV for a long time. Forough

when I came on here tonight tocheck on everyone and find two of our loved ones on here have passed.  My heart breaks for the families.  I pray God gives them the comfort they need at this time and that He wraps his arms around them with love.  I pray for peace,  Nano and DJ RIP.  Love you all

Alexandra said:

So sad

I just found out about Neil and Djinnie. It is very sad and unfair. My condolences to the families and friends. It will never be the same.

Alex, how are you?  Miss seeing you on the boards.Hugs.