# RIP Charger \[My "Sleep Disorder" Was a Brain Tumor\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 26, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867 "2009-03-26T13:50:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![longPath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bb73d2/32.png) [@longPath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longPath)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/101 "2009-11-15T18:27:47Z")
It’s great to have an update! I’m pulling for you, **Charger**. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/102 "2009-11-15T18:35:29Z")
Thanks very much for checking in, **Charger**. I’m sorry for the bad news you’ve gotten recently but it sounds like you are holding up well, and that does make a big difference. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/103 "2009-11-15T19:04:18Z")
You continue to be in everyone’s thoughts, and the prayers of those who do that sort of thing. (Like me.) Thanks for the update. ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/104 "2009-11-15T19:29:24Z")
I’ve been looking at this thread, but not posting. I’m posting today to let you know there is one other person to add to your supporters. It is really good when you meet someone with an upbeat healthy personality. The lady you talked to sounds like a bright spot to people around her. Let her know she’s that bright spot when you meet her again.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/105 "2009-11-15T19:52:03Z")
Thanks also for the update Charger, although I think this is my first post in this thread. Just another of your many well-wishers. You sound like you are in good hands, and have some great people to talk to who know what it’s like to be going through these treatments. That’s good. I’m sending more good thoughts your way to add to all the others to be found here. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/106 "2009-11-15T20:53:07Z")
So glad for an update, **Charger**! Positive thoughts and prayers _will_ continue! ---
**Author:** ![Alice\_The\_Goon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/107 "2009-11-15T20:58:03Z")
> [@Harmonious\_Discord](#): > > I’ve been looking at this thread, but not posting. I’m posting today to let you know there is one other person to add to your supporters. Ditto. ---
**Author:** ![shantih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/108 "2009-11-15T21:35:11Z")
> [@Alice\_The\_Goon](#): > > Ditto. Double ditto! ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/109 "2009-11-15T21:54:09Z")
I don’t pray, but I’m thinking of you and wishing you well. And your update prompted me to get in touch with a friend who’s midway through a long course of chemo, so thanks for that too. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/110 "2009-11-15T23:50:55Z")
I’m glad you’re still hanging in there. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/111 "2009-11-16T01:27:28Z")
Hey Charger! I’ve been thinking about you. Thank you for getting back with us with an update; you’re important to us here at the Dope! I didn’t know what your situation was this morning at Mass but I added you to my prayers for those I know who are ill and need the intercession of friends and saints! St. Gianna is my favorite for a lot of reasons; she was a physician and I think she takes a special interest in people like you. I’ll continue to ask her to pray for you. I’m very glad you have positive people in your life to help you through this scary time. Know my prayers are with you. Ellen ---
**Author:** ![MizTina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MizTina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MizTina)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/112 "2009-11-16T04:46:27Z")
You’ll be in my prayers as well. Stay strong. ---
**Author:** ![JimOfAllTrades](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@JimOfAllTrades](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimOfAllTrades)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/113 "2009-11-16T05:04:27Z")
Good luck **Charger**! ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/114 "2009-11-16T13:38:35Z")
Hey guy, thanks for checking in. Your comments remind me of how some of the most extraordinary people I’ve ever met were also battling cancer. The experience can bring to the forefront amazing depths of character and internal strength, qualities less obvious under normal circumstances. I’m glad you’re seeing that in others and don’t be surprised when we recognize the same in you. Hang tough and best wishes for a full recovery. ---
**Author:** ![SMullen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@SMullen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SMullen)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/115 "2009-11-16T16:53:20Z")
Charger, I’m thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Thank you so much for the update. Ellen, thank you for mentioning St. Gianna. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/116 "2009-11-16T16:58:41Z")
You’re in our prayers as well, **Charger**. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/117 "2009-11-17T13:38:07Z")
Hey **Charger** , I realize you are already in the middle of treatment, but for the sake of information I’m linking to [this New York Times article about glioblastoma therapy](http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/health/17tumor.html?_r=1&8dpc). ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2009, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/118 "2009-11-17T13:46:39Z")
Thinking of you, too… Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/119 "2009-11-17T16:36:37Z")
Thank you for the update. I didn’t want to open this thread again because I figured the long layoff between posts meant bad news, and I’m very happy to find that isn’t (necessarily) the case. I haven’t got anyone to pray too, but I’m sending you the good juju. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/120 "2009-11-17T16:41:20Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Thank you for the update. I didn’t want to open this thread again because I figured the long layoff between posts meant bad news, and I’m very happy to find that isn’t (necessarily) the case. This is pretty much exactly my sentiment. My best to you, **Charger**. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867.md?page=7)