George L Jurak, a forum member, passed on last month. He was diagnosed in January 2011 with multiple myeloma. Grade 4 peripheral neuropathy plagued him, permanently, after his Velcade treatments. He had a stem cell transplant early on. In January of 2015 he got shingles and in August 2015 he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). After starting the new meds he was hospitalized for 10 days. Thereafter he refused all cancer meds. and had palliative care. He was 64 when he died.
Rest in Peace, George!
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Re: George L. Jurak - pain free!
We're very sorry to hear this news. Thank you for letting us know. Forum members can view George's forum profile here, and this is a list of all his forum postings.
We've only been able to find a brief obituary for George. It reads as follows:
George Louis Jurak
Haines City, Florida
Born August 2,1951 in Baltimore Maryland. George Passed away October 22, 2015 due to complication of multiple myeloma. George was the son of George Jurak and Mary Louise Jurak. He had one son Edward Paul Jurak, deceased. Surviving relatives Gary Donald Jurak Brother and Gina Jurak Stanley.
We've only been able to find a brief obituary for George. It reads as follows:
George Louis Jurak
Haines City, Florida
Born August 2,1951 in Baltimore Maryland. George Passed away October 22, 2015 due to complication of multiple myeloma. George was the son of George Jurak and Mary Louise Jurak. He had one son Edward Paul Jurak, deceased. Surviving relatives Gary Donald Jurak Brother and Gina Jurak Stanley.
Re: George L. Jurak - pain free!
Rest in peace, George.
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elizabethmwm - Name: Elizabeth M
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 8/20/2012
- Age at diagnosis: 57
Re: George L. Jurak - pain free!
I am so sorry to hear about George's passing. I used to follow his posts in the forum.
To his Family and Friends, my most sincere condolences.
Betsy
To his Family and Friends, my most sincere condolences.
Betsy
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