[rumnting]

Thomas Singer

by rumnting on Sat Oct 29, 2016 4:55 pm

My husband, Thomas Singer, M.D., passed away yesterday, after being diagnoses 5.5 years ago. His auto stem cell transplant was 5 years ago. He had the 17p deletion, and I think had been through every myeloma treatment out there. It was planned for him to go on a CAR T-cell trial at Mayo in December, but he needed his disease "beat back" before then. He underwent a cycle of D-PACE, and on the 10th day after the treatment started he developed a fever and had positive blood cultures. His infection did not respond to antibiotics, and he died of septic shock on the 17th day. I cannot say enough positive things over the treatment he received at Mayo over the last 5 years, and the help and support that I received from The Myeloma Beacon.

[Rhonda]

Re: Thomas Singer

by Rhonda on Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:12 pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rhonda

[lwem]

Re: Thomas Singer

by lwem on Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:27 pm

Rumnting -

I am so sorry for your loss. You have been a very valuable contributor to this forum as well. I am certain he was comforted knowing he was so well-loved by his family.

[Cheryl G]

Re: Thomas Singer

by Cheryl G on Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:11 pm

I am so very sorry to hear of Thomas's passing, Rumnting. I wish you and everyone else who was close to Thomas all the best at this difficult time. I know that something very special and very important is now missing from your lives. I wish there were some way all of us here could make it better. Please know that we are thinking of you and wishing you the best.

[Arizonan]

Re: Thomas Singer

by Arizonan on Sun Oct 30, 2016 12:13 am

So sorry to hear this.

[Nancy Shamanna]

Re: Thomas Singer

by Nancy Shamanna on Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:48 am

I am so sorry to hear about Thomas' passing, Rumnting. I think I have been reading your postings almost since I started participating in the Beacon too. I hope that the coming days bring you peace and the warm memories you have help at this time.

[Multibilly]

Re: Thomas Singer

by Multibilly on Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:05 am

Rumnting, your husband was a true fighter and I've benefited greatly from your posts over the years. Godspeed Thomas Singer.

[rumnting]

Re: Thomas Singer

by rumnting on Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:24 am

Thank you all for your kind words.

I want to add something to those who might be reading this, and are recently diagnosed. Though I said Tom had been through about all the myeloma treatments out there, what I need to add is that during that 5.5 years, he

• Bought a motorcycle and rode it in Michigan, Arizona, and California
• Went to Jamaica
• Went to Italy
• Went to Spain
• Went hunting
• Went to the gym several times a week
• Worked part time

And most importantly, did those things with family and friends and enjoyed the time he had. Most of the time he felt pretty good. Some times he didn't, but the good far outweighed the bad.

[Kaew]

Re: Thomas Singer

by Kaew on Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:55 pm

Hi Rumnting,

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Thomas Singer.

[MrPotatohead]

Re: Thomas Singer

by MrPotatohead on Tue Nov 01, 2016 3:27 am

Dear rumnting,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. It sounds like Thomas did not let his illness keep him from gaining some significant enjoyment out of life, given his activities.

May G-d grant him eternal peace, and may your memories live forever.