Cancer Patient Beats the Odds Hopes to Inspire Others
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Cancer Patient Defies Odds, Aims to Inspire Others
Summary:
James Nebus, 71, never imagined he'd walk his daughter down the aisle or witness the birth of his first grandson.
Article:
James Nebus, at 71, faced a devastating diagnosis that changed his life forever. In December 2000, during what should have been a joyful holiday season, he and his family learned he had a brain tumor with only months to live. However, through aggressive treatment, determination, and the support of his loved ones, Nebus has become a cancer survivor. Now, he hopes his journey can inspire others facing similar battles.
Nebus was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most aggressive type of brain tumor. Refusing to give up, he researched treatments and found hope through Dr. Phillip G. St. Louis, a neurosurgeon, and Dr. Nicholas Avgeropoulos, a neuro-oncologist, both from Florida Hospital. This dedicated team offered him a fighting chance.
Shortly after his diagnosis, Nebus underwent brain surgery. During the operation, doctors implanted Gliadel Wafers, an FDA-approved treatment, directly into the cavity left by the tumor. These wafers release chemotherapy over several days, targeting cancer cells directly and minimizing systemic side effects often associated with traditional chemotherapy. Gliadel Wafers are known to prolong survival without compromising quality of life.
More than five years have passed since Nebus’s initial surgery. Under Dr. Avgeropoulos’s careful watch, Nebus received additional therapies to enhance the benefits of his treatments.
"Implanting the Gliadel Wafers added only a few minutes to the surgery, yet it has significantly contributed to James living more than five years post-surgery," said Dr. Avgeropoulos. "We're thrilled by his remarkable progress."
After his surgery, Nebus returned to his daily activities. He played cards, traveled, and cherished time with his family. Although retired, his family continues the family business, Rock Creek RV Resorts in Naples, Florida.
Every year, the Nebus family hosts a fundraiser at the RV resort to support the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. They aim to inspire other glioblastoma patients with Nebus’s survival story, encouraging families to hold onto hope no matter the diagnosis.
While Nebus’s tumor has recurred twice since his initial operation, both times it was successfully removed by Dr. St. Louis with the re-implantation of Gliadel Wafers. Although the future is uncertain, the Nebus family is deeply thankful for the extra years and treasured memories they’ve shared.
Through his resilience and story, James Nebus hopes to inspire others facing similar challenges, proving that with hope and determination, even the toughest battles can be fought with grace and strength.
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