Some clarification on cannabinol (CBD). Hemp oil is not CBD, it has some CBD but not nearly the concentrations you want.
You want CBD extracts from hemp oil. The way you can tell is by the price ($300-$500) per tube. Hemp has more CBD than cannabis (Marijuana) and is legal in all states.
You want the CBD extract to have the highest THC by law. The small amount of THC is just as effective as high amounts in brain tumors (this is debated – could be wrong), and the effects are negligible.
Hemp takes all of the heavy metals out of the soil – this is where it gets tricky. You must buy from an organic source, preferably one that is GMP certified. If it is not organic, say Chinese hemp, it will do more harm than good.
Personally, I feel that CBD was instrumental in my chemo & radiation treatment. My first MRI after radiation my doctors were very surprised that the tumor was no longer visible.
We often focus on what Brain Cancer has taken from us however I feel it is important to look at the transformation within the very fabric of our soul. So many wonderful attributes I have gained.
Hope, Compassion, Understanding, and most of all Love.
All of us have the opportunity to touch others by our plight – While we lean on one and other for support. We should take glory in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
I am thankful this Christmas to know what Joy truly is – Helping one and other.
I know I have shared this letter before but felt it pertained to this post and my overall mission in life.
“Dr.Golby, Every time I would try and write you a note – I could never find the words to express my gratitude. How can you possibly thank someone for saving your life, there is simply no answer?
It took me several weeks to discuss my surgery to anyone without getting emotional. Not because of any pain but how much I was touched by what you and your team had done. It is something that will always stay with me. You truly are an angel.
What you do each day is a gift, even though the choices you make are extremely difficult. I thought to work with computers was demanding, I can only imagine having the human dynamic involved. Had I died on that operating table I would hold no ill will because I know you take great pains at doing your absolute best.
In a strange way, my tumor was the greatest thing that ever happened to me; I now know the difference between living each day and loving each day. It’s funny how we glide through life forgetting what important, love, memories, friends and family is. All the medical advances and we don’t even understand consciousness; I think it is whatever we make it be.
That being said, I have since found the answer to my question “how can I reimburse you?” – The purpose of our lives is to make a difference in someone else’s. I will be sure to pay it forward.
Anxiety is a creation of our modern day ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) culture.
We were not made to sit at a desk working all day staring at a monitor, multitasking like a mad man, boss is constantly on you, dealing with kids, the list goes on and on When you add in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, along with a brain tumor, you have a recipe for success – ahem – sarcasm.
Let’s think back a hundred years ago, then to the beginning of human existence – our societies were hunter/gatherers, and from there we moved to agriculture. Since the discovery of Oil (1879), we now live in an “Industrial Society.” It’s important because – One – Nature used to be part of our daily lives – Two – We didn’t have cell phones to stare at a thousand times a day – The study below shows taking a walk in nature reduced depression/anxiety scores in 71% of participants.
Personally, I have dealt with it for the past fourteen years, and as with most, I was afraid to see a doctor because it was a mental health issue. I significantly exacerbated the issue by self-medicating (Drinking Alcohol) which worked great when I was drinking. However, the next morning my anxiety was off the charts – Creating a vicious cycle.
After brain surgery, they gave me Ativan which changed my life. I could finally look someone in the eyes when having a conversation – Wow, this was awesome – Not so much. Ativan over time gives you terrible depression and the addiction profile is insane. When I stopped taking it just after three weeks of use I had hyper-anxiety. I thank God I did not continue because the withdrawal from long term use can cause psychosis among a whole slew of other things. I still use Ativan but only when absolutely needed.
So I continued my search, my primary care recommended anti-depressants, but my NO was against it because there are some studies that show it can have negative effects on tumors. Also, I am not depressed I’m a positive, happy guy.
I didn’t want drugs, so I tried 5-HTP, Kava Kava, St.Johns Wart, Valerian, & Yohimbe to name a few. They all sucked – Most made me fall asleep or feel awful. I dug in and spent a year trying supplements that did nothing.
On my never-ending quest to find new Brain Tumor Supplements (nothing to do with Anxiety) I came across Angelica Sinensis. So I punched it into Amazon and purchased “Free and Easy Wanderer – Xiao Yao Wan” (Link Here)
I was not expecting what happened. My anxiety completely disappeared, I felt amazing. No anti-depressants & no anti-anxiety meds – Most of all no drugs.
I fixed my anxiety with a bonus; Angelica Sinensis kills brain tumors (Link Here). Although when I purchased, I was unaware that “Xiao Yao Wan” had other ingredients.
All in all, I couldn’t be happier, this supplement is a miracle for me.
A year ago today I had a Grand Mal Seizure only to find out it was a brain tumor.
Since then I had an awake craniotomy, thirty days of radiation while taking low dose chemo, four thousand doctors appointments, four cycles of high-dose chemo, worked full time as an IT Manager, bought a house, had a newborn, started my certifications on ethical hacking, and continued with my online e-commerce business.
What have I learned from all this? That I am one resilient mother fu*ker.
I will end this post with Bible Verse that sums up my life.
Romans 5:3-5 3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
My first memory was driving with my parents in the back seat looking at a street light – squinting my eyes as the lights would prism. I was about six years old and recall telling myself this is a strange alien home, and I would like to return to to the light, where I came from.
It was before my understanding religion.
Flash forward 31 years, Halloween night, Oct 2015. I am riding in an ambulance after urinating on myself while foaming at the mouth – Once again remembering that memory.
At this point I am yelling at the EMT’s to drive me home, I likely fainted from drinking too much the night before. I remember them looking at me with disdain like I just did heroin.
They proceeded to tell me I had a fifteen minute Grand Mal Seizure – I had no clue what the hell they were talking about I was young with no medical history, healthy as a horse. Tall (6,2), slim (160 pounds) Great job as an IT Manager, beautiful/loving wife. I had life by the short and curly’s.
Had you had a seizure before one EMT asked? I responded, what’s a seizure? I am not epileptic (all I could think of). At this point, I felt tired and extremely foggy.
Once being received in the ER, they immediately did a cat scan, also loaded me up with Ativan, dissociated at the time. My wife was with me when a doctor came and said: “Nick, you have a brain legion.”
Thinking it was something minor, I was like OK, can I go home now? Boy was I wrong…
Immediately after I remember my parents and my pastor showing up, at this point I was confused. They sent me to do an MRI with contrast.
Seconds later I felt what would equate to a blast to the back of the head. One measly picture showed my brain with a baseball sized primary brain tumor. At this point I was in a parallel universe, I was fine, no sickness, nothing – now facing certain death.
Take a minute to think about that. Have you ever contemplated your death? What that means and to do so in fractions of a second.
I wept like a small child thinking about my pregnant wife and family living without me. Confused pain just filled me thinking why God could do this to me.
Your brain thinks in two separate ways, rational (It is up to God when I die, I am not going to let this bother me) and emotionally (Holy Sh!t what just happened).
The next few days friends and family visited me, I contemplated my life. My only wish was I did more to serve others.
Doc, what are my options? What is my next step?
Nick, this has to be removed – we will schedule surgery as soon as possible.
Ok, what is my prognosis?
We don’t know without a biopsy.
Lucky my Saint mother who works in the medical field put me in touch with the head of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women’s, Dr.Golby.
A week later I did an awake Inter-optic MRI Craniotomy; the tumor was in my speech center, and they wanted me awake to remove as much as possible. Told there was a chance I could never speak again; even death was a possibility. The surgery was six hours – during the first three hours, I was pretty drugged up, so I remember very little.
The last three hours I remember everything, coherently talking while Golby would slice the tumor out. I equate it to have a someone behind you with a paper cutter, removing brain tissue. By the way, they say there is no nerve ending in your brain, calling B/S on that one. I never felt pain like that – emotional and physical I was just drained, crying.
I told the Doctor, you are an angel, cut it all out – I repeated this several times.
She removed 93% of the tumor, and I am still a fully functioning human being yet left with something that was beyond anything I have perceived before. Let me say your perception on life changes.
I had an indescribable love for this Doctor that I barely knew – she saved my life. I wrote her this letter and sent flowers.
Dr.Golby,
Every time I would try and write you a note – I could never find the words to express my gratitude. How can you possibly thank someone for saving your life, there is simply no answer?
It took me several weeks to discuss my surgery to anyone without getting emotional. Not because of any pain but how much I was touched by what you and your team had done. It is something that will always stay with me. You truly are an angel.
What you do each day is a gift, even though the choices you make are extremely difficult. I thought to work with computers was demanding, I can only imagine having the human dynamic involved. Had I died on that operating table I would hold no ill will because I know you take great pains at doing your absolute best.
In a strange way, my tumor was the greatest thing that ever happened to me; I now know the difference between living each day and loving each day. It’s funny how we glide through life forgetting what important, love, memories, friends and family is. All the medical advances and we don’t even understand consciousness; I think it is whatever we make it.
That being said, I have since found the answer to my question “how can I reimburse you?” – The purpose of our lives is to make a difference in someone else’s. I will be sure to pay it forward.
Forever Thankful. -Nick
Her response back was something I cannot say as I hold it to be dear to my heart.
The anticipation for the next appointment was agonizing as I would find out what kind of tumor I had. Keep in mind 90% of primary tumors have less than a five-year prognosis.
I had a Grade 2 Oligodendroglioma. As she said it, I immediately keyed it into my iPhone looking for median survival times and I found on Wikipedia…
“In one series, median survival times for oligodendrogliomas were 11.6 years for grade II and 3.5 years for grade III.“
She stopped me and said this, “Nick you could get hit by a car tomorrow, I would never give a prognosis.”
Furthermore, I had the 1p/19q deletions (no clue what that means) and another genetic mutation that means my tumor would responded to chemotherapy and radiation.
They told me I had three options… Do Nothing. Chemotherapy (Temodar) & Radiation or do Clinical Trials. I ask her what she thought was best and was told to do the drugs that work, that I had a plenty of time. Funny how you hold onto the notion that medical advancements in the next 15 years could save me. However, it’s just that, conjecture.
I left with every emotion one could go through, from anger, hate, sadness, love, fear, anxiety, etc… I also quit a 14-year smoking habit right after surgery which furthered my lunacy. Smoking had nothing to do with the tumor; I say that because I wanted to blame myself.
Watching my parents and four siblings suffer from this was bearable. I then decided I would overcome this tumor but how? Is it incurable?
So I did what any sane IT Manager would do and scoured the internet for new treatments. Reading through clinical trials, etc.
I met a Neuro-Oncology at Dana-Farber and decided my fate. Temodar (Chemo) 7 months and six weeks of radiation. While sourcing the internet, I came across a study by GW Pharmaceuticals – using cannabidiol (CBD) while taking chemo and radiation. I bought the best CBD on the market $400 for a few grams and started treatment.
I also did a lot of Juicing (Carrots, Beets, Broccoli, Blueberry’s, spinach, kale, acai, etc…)
My six-week radiation treatment has since ended and will be getting an MRI soon. I will be sure to update you all of the results.
The takeaway from this story is to stop worrying about everything your cannot control. Make a difference in someone’s life, and it will change yours.
I know why this happened to me – to help you.
If I could have brain surgery and quit smoking – nothing was impossible.
There is no doubt that cannabinoids – both natural and synthetic – are interesting biological molecules. Hundreds of scientists around the world are investigating their potential in cancer and other diseases – as well as the harms they can cause – brought together under the blanket organization – The International Cannabinoid Research Society.
Unfortunately, due to the legalization movement along with Marijuana being controversial, there is a significant amount of misinformation on the internet.
Because the Government made Marijuana a Schedule 1 it makes it damn near impossible for pharmaceutical companies to research. However, those laws are slowing changing so I do think we will see more cannabis-based medication going into the future.
All current medical data was done on mice or in the lab (except one clinical trial below). In mice models cannabis shows the best effect when use in vitro with another agent such as chemo or radiation. On its own It does appear to kill tumor cells by apoptosis. Here is the problem 4 out of 100 or 4% of murine models translate into humans.
There is no doubt it has a place in the management of seizures as we have seen in the positive phase II study GWPH just released.
Nine people with advanced, terminal glioblastoma multiforme – an aggressive brain tumor – were given highly purified THC through a tube directly into their brain.
Eight people’s cancers showed some kind of response to the treatment, and one didn’t respond at all. All patients died within a year, as might be expected for people with cancer this advanced.
I used cannabis with radiation/chemo and I do feel it had a significant impact but in all reality how do I know – it could have been chemo & radiation?
My doctors were “surprised” that my tumor was no longer visible on the MRI which gave me hope. However, I am very lucky to have both mutations and a Grade II strait olie – Which responds very well to treatment.
Most people are unaware that there are negative studies regarding cancer and cannabis:
I have seen a significant amount of news about someone curing themselves using Marijuana however they are completely irrelevant.
Why?
Malignant Brain Tumors have an extremely high reoccurrence rate and can go into spontaneous remission. If you have 1,000 cancer patients taking cannabis and 1 goes into spontaneous remission the press has a field day. If you follow up on the stories, not to be gruesome, you will see most are dead.
A perfect example is my personal case, you cannot see any tumor on an MRI – Does that mean I don’t have cancer, absolutely not.
Pharmaceutical Companies Can’t Patient:
Foxgloves (Digitalis) are a useful source of chemicals called cardiac glycosides, first purified in 1785 – a date widely considered to be the beginning of modern drug-based medicine. These drugs are now used to treat many thousands of people around the world with heart failure and other cardiac problems. But the entire plant itself is highly toxic, and eating just a small amount can kill.
As another example, although the antibiotic penicillin was first discovered in a fungus, it doesn’t mean that someone should munch some mold when suffering an infection. In fact, the bug-beating powers of ‘natural’ penicillin are confined to a relatively small range of bacteria, and chemists have subsequently developed a wider range of life-saving antibiotics based on the drug’s structure.
My gut feeling is that cannabis medicine for cancer will be an offshoot of THC/CBD for maximum effect.
Pharmaceutical Companies Do Not Want a Cure:
Modern medicine has cured:
Smallpox, Polio, Measles, Yellow fever, Malaria, Typhoid fever, Whooping cough, Pneumococcal disease, Tuberculosis (TB), Tetanus, Diphtheria, Chickenpox/shingles, Bronchitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Otitis, Media (Ear Infection), Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s), Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat), Traveler’s diarrhea, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Stage I Cancer (In the majority of cases) & Stage II Cancer (In some cases)
So let’s take just smallpox as an example which was cured by modern medicine – Prior to the vaccine, it killed over 300,000,000 people.
Government Has a Cure For Cancer:
Joe Biden’s – Our Vice President’s Son – just died of Brain Cancer, kind of puts a hole in that story.
Cancer survival rates have doubled over the past 40 years.
A bill in the US was just passed to accelerate a cure for cancer.
Marinol (Dronabinol)
This can be prescribed by your doctor for a slew of cancer symptoms, however, most doctors do not is because of the side effects.
Me personally – I hate the effect of THC but I find CBD before bed quite enjoyable. CBD slows brain waves and is terrible for working any type of mental job, I feel dumb the following day.
My Conclusion:
We need real human clinical trials which are going on right now (GWPH) and without human data everything else is guess work based on Mice / Lab studies.
Personally, I am much more interested in Nano-Technology, Immunotherapy, CRISPR, & Enzyme Inhibitors to name a few.
Day Before I had my Grad Mal Seizure – Halloween 2015
Funny to Think I had No Idea I had a Brain Tumor When This Picture Was Taken
Next Morning I had my First and Only Seizure
Two Weeks Later – Awake Craniotomy – Brigham & Womens, Dr.Golby
Day Following Surgery
My First Facebook Post After Surgery
Thanksgiving
The Outpouring of Support on Facebook
I Could Feel The Positive Energy
It Was an Unreal Experience.
Marisa Jarvis to Nick Squires
November 19, 2015 ·
Thinking about you and hoping each day gets better for you.
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Donna Steele
November 18, 2015 ·
Just spoke with my brother Ken Squires,he asked Nick what he wanted to eat, mashed potatoes and soup !! Got to love that kid !! XXOO
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Carol Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
My brother went into and came out of surgery like a champ. The surgeon said he did great and is optimistic for his recovery. Great job Nick Squires. Love you xoxo thank you everyone for the positive thoughts and prayers.
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November 18, 2015 · Boston ·
The neurosurgery went as best as it could have. She thinks they were able to take 90% plus since Nick was awake which directed her. We are all very relieved for now. We will get biopsy results in next week or two. Nickis exhausted and currently resting in the ICU. We are very proud of Nick. He’s been very courageous.
I love you so much Nick Squires ❤️
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November 18, 2015 · Boston ·
The neurosurgery went as best as it could have. She thinks they were able to take 90% plus since Nick was awake which directed her. We are all very relieved for now. We will get biopsy results in next week or two. Nickis exhausted and currently resting in the ICU. We are very proud of Nick. He’s been very courageous.
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November 18, 2015 ·
Please keep Nick in your prayers, he is out of surgery..
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 18, 2015 ·
ATENCAO – NOTICIA DE NICK SQUIRES- Eu devo dar essa noticia a todos voces que rezaram por NICK e que estou feliz sabendo que a cirurgia foi sucesso e que ele colaborou demais nas orientacoes dos medicos falando o tempo todo e que ele agora irah para a UTI, afim de um descanso. A medica falou que foi tirado um pouco mais de 90% do tumor e que depois ele irah descansar, sem poder ver televisao e sem poder falar muito. Eu agradeco ao meu querido SR JESUS CRISTO, pelas as minhas Oracoes e pelas de todos voces. AMEM
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November 18, 2015 · McAllen, TX ·
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November 18, 2015 · McAllen, TX ·
Sending lots of love to Nick and the gang today!!
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November 18, 2015 · Braintree ·
Sending prayers your way Nick Squires and throw back picture to make you smile!
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Kristina Gerrior added a new photo to Nick Squires’s timeline — with Brian Gerrior and Nick Squires.
November 18, 2015 ·
Heres something to cheer you up! Get well soon you pretty princess!
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Joey Flip to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
Hey bud, God speed today! Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya man!
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Kirsten Wolff-Boelen
November 18, 2015 ·
“my green ball for protection” especially for my au pair child Nick Squires. Having the same operation today as my mom did 14 years ago. Dear NickI wish you all the strength in the world to recover real soon. Also good luck to Paula Squires Bruna Falcao Squires Ken Squires Chris Squires CarolSquires Lien Caroline Woodin Jacqui Savage you’re all in my thoughts.
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Sandra Chwaliszewski to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 · Hanover ·
Good luck today nick, sending positive vibes your way 🙂
Gunnar Munnick to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
Thinking about you bud, praying that today goes well, see you soon cuzo!
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Mary Franke to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
I have you permanently imprinted as a 14 year old little brother to me :)I’m thinking of you and sending you endless good thoughts today!
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Kaete Setterland to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
All my thoughts all my prayers and all my love is with you and ur family xo ❤️
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Monica Hayden-Joyce with Nick Squires.
November 18, 2015 ·
Thinking of this great guy today while he has brain surgery. We are all wishing you the best and hoping for a speedy recovery. Love you so much! Thank you for always putting a smile on my face! <3
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November 18, 2015 ·
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Marianne Merlis to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
good luck nick!
Jamie Norton Cherenson to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 · Newton ·
Thinking about you and your family today. Prayers coming your way.
Chris Lynch to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
Nick, all of us will be thinking of you. Wishing you a healthy recovery.
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Jared Henderson to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
Good luck nick
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November 18, 2015 · Winkel, Netherlands ·
Good luck today Nick. Also on the recovery. You can do it! Xxx
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Jennifer Lynn
November 18, 2015 · Norwood ·
Please send your prayers and positive vibes to Nick Squires today as he goes in for surgery 💜
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November 18, 2015 · Boston ·
Gente, hoje eh o dia da operacao de Nick, que alias ja deve estar comecando. Por favor, mandem suas oracoes e pensamentos positivos para que tudo saia bem com ele. A operacao vai durar umas 8 horas aproximadamente. De acordo com os ultimos exames (MRI) so sera possivel remover 70% do tumor. E os outros 30% vai depender do resultado da biopsia (que indicara o tratamento adequado).
Nick is going into surgery right about now. His surgery will be a whole day ordeal, until approximately 5pm. Please send all your prayers and positive vibes once again.
Obrigada/Thank you.
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Marisa Jarvis to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
Thinking about you today Nick Squires.
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Patrick J O’Connor to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
Catch you on the flip side Donny, good luck today, I’ll see you soon
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Lien Caroline Woodin
November 18, 2015 ·
Please pray for Nick Squires as he prepares for surgery on his brain tumor this morning. Please pray for healing, for protection in his speech center, for peace within. Please pray for comfort and strength and his wife and parents. Thank you everyone!
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Don Fardie to Nick Squires
November 18, 2015 ·
Be thinking of ya and pulling for ya all day. Thoughts and prayers kiddo
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October 30, 2015 · Norwell ·
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Michelle Loughlin to Nick Squires
November 17, 2015 ·
We are all hoping and praying everything goes well for you nick♡♡ sending love your way!
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November 17, 2015 ·
Prayers and positive vibes for Nick please! 🙏🏼❤️
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November 17, 2015 · Portland, ME ·
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Carol Squires
November 17, 2015 ·
Please provide Nick Squires with your positive vibes tomorrow. I know he will do great in surgery but can always use the love and support. Love you brother! Xoxo
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November 17, 2015 · Portland, ME ·
I know not everyone believes in the power of prayer but I do and I am asking for all of my friends and family to say a prayer tonight for Nick Squires as he will be in surgery all day tomorrow. Love you Nick, ill be thinking about you all day and down to see you when you are recovering!!! 💜 #powerofprayer
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Donna Steele to Nick Squires
November 17, 2015 ·
Nick, you have soooo much love with you !
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Sandy Mendes Fardie to Nick Squires
November 17, 2015 ·
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 17, 2015 ·
Amanha eh o dia da operacao de NICK SQUIRES Equ desejo em nome de JESUS CRISTO, que tudo ocorra bem e que ele nao sofra, para continuar as suas atividades no trabalho e, ao lado da minha neta Bruna. NICK voce eh um guerreiro, lembre-se disso e Nosso Senhor vai estah ao seu lado durante a operacao e depois no restabelecimento. Um beijo de quem muito lhe admira
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 11, 2015 · Recife, PE, Brazil ·
NICK SQUIRES – Hoje eh dia de Nick fazer exames para a operacao do dia 18. Amanha tambem estarah fazendo outros exames. E que de tudo certo e JESUS esteja ao seu lado nessas horas. Vamos rezar mais uma vez.
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Megan Benway Bongarzone was feeling thankful with Jacqui Savage and 3 others.
November 7, 2015 ·
It’s a beautiful thing when you can see old friends and it’s like no time has passed 😊
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Nick Squires to Cory Taylor-Wheeler
November 7, 2015 ·
Belated Happy Birthdy, hope you had fun x
Lisa Duling Madore shared your post.
November 6, 2015 ·
Nick, thank you for your heartfelt update! Please know that you have many ppl praying and routing for you!!! During worship last night, Maisy insisted that we lift you and Bruna up. There were so many needs we didn’t have a chance to share yours and she was so concerned… I put her at ease by letting her know that many in the congregation are already praying for you;). Be encouraged Brother!!! You are loved!!!
Nick Squires
November 5, 2015 ·
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November 6, 2015 ·
Thank you for continued prayers for my brother 💜
Nick Squires
November 5, 2015 ·
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 6, 2015 · Recife, PE, Brazil ·
Mais um aviso sobre NICK SQUIRES – Ele farah exames nos dias 11 e 12 de novembro, para fazer a operacao, no dia 18 proximo. Ele estah impaciente e nao ver a hora de se livrar disso Estou confiante em DEUS e a minha NOSSA SENHORA SANTA EDWIRGE que recebo milagres. ELA me atenderah. E JESUS tem PODER.
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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Roger Lothrop to Nick Squires
November 5, 2015 ·
Well wishes bud!
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 5, 2015 · Recife, PE, Brazil ·
NOTICIA DE NICK SQUIRES Laurinha telefonou dando noticias de NICK para toda a familia e amigos.NICK talvez se opere daqui ha duas semanas. A medica cirurgia avisa que o tumor eh grande e que a operacao vai durar o dia todo. Ela tambem diz que estah acostumada a fazer esse tipo de operacao e que ele eh jovem e aguentarah sem transtornos. Reclamou por ele passar tantos dias no Hospital, ao inves de ter resolvido logo a operacao . Ele so poderah trabalhar daqui ha seis meses. Enquanto isso, Bruna vai continuar os seus estudos, pois nao poderah mais faltar as aulas . Vamos pedir a DEUS e a minha SANTA EDWIRGEM para tudo se realizar sem sofrimentos e que o meu querido NICK volte ao normal e possa concretizar os seus sonhos junto a Bruna. JESUS TEM PODER
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November 5, 2015 ·
Please keep my nephew Nick in your prayers.
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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November 5, 2015 ·
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Ann Lane to Nick Squires
November 5, 2015 ·
Nick, i love ya kid. Xoxo. My Positive thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
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Rachael Dos Santos to Nick Squires
November 5, 2015 · Marshfield ·
Sending lots of love and prayers your wayNick.
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Tracey Bartholomew to Nick Squires
November 5, 2015 · Middleboro ·
Hey nick sending lots of love your way….you’re in my thoughts and prayers
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Bob Simmons to Nick Squires
November 4, 2015 · Braintree ·
We love you Nick. Chicken Wings whenever you wish. No 🍺yet. The Simmons’.
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Brownie Man to Nick Squires
November 4, 2015 ·
When your all heeled up from ya surgery I’ll bring ya some brownie homemade chicken wings buddy
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Jennifer Lynn to Nick Squires
November 4, 2015 ·
Sending my prayers and love your way Nickolaasssssss. <3
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Krystal Purcell to Nick Squires
November 4, 2015 ·
Sending you lots of love and healing prayers!!!
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Sandy Mendes Fardie to Nick Squires
November 4, 2015 ·
Nick – XXOO!!!!
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 4, 2015 · Recife, PE, Brazil ·
NICK SQUIRES e BRUNA , tambem estamos rezando para que voce se restabeleca e volte as suas atividades. Voce que eh um amor de criatura, amavel, carinhoso e que DEUS nao ha de permitir que voce sofra. Voce merece tudo de bom ao lado da minha neta Bruna . Quando voce esteve ha pouco tempo aqui no Brasil, voce passou para a familia e nossos amigos, que eh um rapaz maravilhoso e todos lhe amaram. Estamos numa corrente de oracoes e voce logo, logo, voltarah ao normal. Um beijo
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Brittany Picard to Paula Squires
November 4, 2015 · Ludlow ·
Paula, I’m so sorry to hear about Nick. Sending love and prayers to you and the family.
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Jennifer Lynn with Nick Squires.
December 4, 2015 ·
Looks right up your alley.. Im guessing we will listen to it prolly 20 times at your next house pahty 🙂
A DJ Mashed Up The 50 Biggest Songs Of 2015 And It’s Outrageously Catchy
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Jacqui Savage shared Vacation Movie’s photo — with Bruna Falcao Squires and 6 others.
December 3, 2015 ·
It’s almost time to watch this!
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Nick Squires
December 1, 2015 ·
Cheers for the Birthdy wishes peoples!
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 30, 2015 ·
NOTICIA DE NICK SQUIRES – Mais uma vez, com alegria, quero comunicar a toda a familia e amigos que rezaram pela convalescencia deNICK SQUIRES, que o resultado da BIOPSIA, e, ao retirar os pontos da operacao, foi muito bom, e que deu BENIGNO, portanto, ele agora so tem que tomar as medicacoes, que no dia 11, o outro medico vai passar.
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 28, 2015 ·
NICK SQUIRES ORACAO para voce se proteger dia 30 de novembro, ao retirar os seus pontos. Desejo que tudo realize sem dores e que voce volte a ser aquela pessoa alegre e maravilhosa. ORACAO A SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, que sois mais forte que as torres das fortalezas, e a violencia dos furacoes, fazei que os raio…
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November 27, 2015 ·
Nick Squires
November 26, 2015 ·
Lots to be thankful for… What a great life with a new found perspective. Friends & family. Numero uno is having this removed, Thank You God.
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David Squires with Chris Squires and 5 others.
November 26, 2015 · Kingston ·
Turkey dinner after a cheers to Nick
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Susan Ellen Carter with Bruna Falcao Squires and 3 others.
November 26, 2015 · London, United Kingdom ·
For Peter Evers Janice Deal Nick Squires and Bruna Falcao Squires
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Jacqui Savage shared Megan Benway Bongarzone’s photo — with Bruna Falcao Squires and 9 others.
November 25, 2015 ·
Wow check this one out.
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Marisa Jarvis to Nick Squires
November 25, 2015 ·
Nick Squires hope you’re feeling better and stronger as each day passes. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
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Megan Benway Bongarzone shared her photo — with Jacqui Savage and 3 others.
November 25, 2015 ·
The Squires family!!
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Joseph Velardi to Nick Squires
November 22, 2015 ·
Keeping you in my thoughts, brother. You’re a champion – don’t forget it!
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Billy Single to Nick Squires
November 21, 2015 ·
Hope your doing well don’t no what to say can’t wait to see you. Coors light on me. Love your smile
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November 20, 2015 ·
Nick Squires
November 20, 2015 ·
Little scars will heal.
Seriously I have the best friends and family in this world.
Patty Squires
November 20, 2015 ·
Gets some rest Nick. and Bruna, Ken and Paula. xoxo
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November 20, 2015 ·
Thank you for all the love and prayers, My nephew Nick Squires, is home !!!!
Jacqui Savage with Bruna Falcao Squires and 2 others at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
November 20, 2015 · Instagram ·
He’s going home ❤️ my sincerest thanks for thoughts,prayers and support.
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November 20, 2015 ·
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November 20, 2015 ·
Little scars will heal.
Seriously I have the best friends and family in this world.
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Jacqui Savage with Bruna Falcao Squires and 2 others at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
November 20, 2015 · Boston ·
He’s going home ❤️ my sincerest thanks for thoughts,prayers and support.
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November 19, 2015 · Boston ·
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November 19, 2015 · Boston ·
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Bruna Falcao Squires added a new photo — with Nick Squires.
November 19, 2015 · Boston ·
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Donna Steele shared Bruna Falcao Squires’s post.
November 19, 2015 ·
The power of love and prayer !!! Nick Squires, you never look so good !!! Love you so much !!! Love you too Bruna, thanks for taking such good care of Nick !!
Bruna Falcao Squires with Nick Squires.
November 19, 2015 · Boston ·
Nick is doing amazing! He’s talking, eating, smiling, walking around… Please keep praying for him ❤️
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Edilza Do Amaral Falcão
November 19, 2015 ·
RECUPERACAO DE NICK SQUIRES A operacao de NICK SQUIRES foi um sucesso, mas a medica diz que as pessoas teem que rezar muito, para ele se recuperar, porque agora eh que estah o perigo. Confio em DEUS e nas pessoas queridas que rezaram demais, para acontecer esse sucesso. Sem DEUS, eh impossivel o restabelecimento.
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November 19, 2015 ·
Gente, a operacao de Nick ontem foi um sucesso. Os medicos conseguiram retirar mais de 90% do tumor dele (bem melhor que antes, quando eles falaram que so iriam conseguir retirar 70%). Ele ficar no Hospital mais alguns dias e podera ir pra casa no final de semana. O resultado da biopsia vai levar umas duas semanas pra sair. A medica pediu que todos se concentrassem na recuperacao pos-operatoria dele por enquanto, que eh o mais importante agora nesse momento. Agradecemos as preces, os pensamentos positivos e o amor de todos!
= Nick’s surgery was very successful, the doctors were able to remove over 90% of his tumor (which is way better than the original 70% they discussed). Nick will be able to go home soon. Thank you for all the prayers and love!
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Sheena Quinlan to Nick Squires
November 3, 2015 · McAllen, TX ·
Hey Nick! Love u to pieces. Sad to hear u have an obstacle in ur way but I know you know u got this and u have a whole army of people here to help, support and lift you up. #gravynation
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Lynda Healy Brunet to Nick Squires
November 3, 2015 ·
Thinking of you Nick! Sending positive vibes!
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Donna Steele to Nick Squires
November 3, 2015 ·
Love you Nick !!! You know i’m thinking of you !! xxoo
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Michael Allen to Nick Squires
November 3, 2015 ·
Stay strong Nick! Thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.
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Lisa Duling Madore shared Carol Squires’s post.
November 3, 2015 ·
Thanks for the update Carol. We are thinking of you all!!! Ox.
To all you prayer warriors, my cousin Nick & wife Bruna need our immediate & continuous prayer. He’s 31 and has so much ahead.
Carol Squires with Bruna Falcao Squires and 8 others.
November 3, 2015 ·
My brother Nick Squires has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He will have surgery in the next week or two to remove it. Please keep Nick in your thoughts and prayers. We all love you brother xoxo
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Lisa Duling Madore to Nick Squires
November 3, 2015 ·
Thinking of you lots Nick!!! Love & prayer!!!
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Liz O’Neill to Nick Squires
November 3, 2015 ·
Keep your head up Nick. We are all thinking of you and sending lots of love your way!
Jamie Norton Cherenson to Nick Squires
November 3, 2015 · East Bridgewater ·
Sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery..
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Carol Squires with Bruna Falcao Squires and 8 others.
November 3, 2015 ·
My brother Nick Squires has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He will have surgery in the next week or two to remove it. Please keep Nick in your thoughts and prayers. We all love you brother xoxo
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Bob Simmons to Nick Squires
November 2, 2015 · Braintree ·
Sending our love and prayers for a speedy recovery Nick. We love you Bob and Rose. 🙏
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