almost 2 year old daughter has melanoma and needs your prayers...

[nikagl]

Hey guys Ltxda asked me to pass this on to you all: "The Doctors have said that Allessandra is too weak to continue the prodedures. The cancer had spread to her lungs colon stomach and heart. We are going home to let her pass in peace. Thank you for all your support and help through this troubling time for my family. Thank you for your future support as well."

Ah... shit... I'm in shock :( I can only wish you much strength for the coming hours, days, weeks, months and even years...

[Chainfire]

Hey guys Ltxda asked me to pass this on to you all: "The Doctors have said that Allessandra is too weak to continue the prodedures. The cancer had spread to her lungs colon stomach and heart. We are going home to let her pass in peace. Thank you for all your support and help through this troubling time for my family. Thank you for your future support as well."

Well, damn :( Not much more I can say about that.

My thoughts are with you and your family, LTXDA.

[-PiLoT-]

As the father of a two year old myself ts veruy upsettng to see ths happenening

please give my regards to everyone n the family.

[Boobuntu]

Wow.
hope she gets better soon
So sad it's happening to a poor child

[HHumbert]

Enough said. Best to you and your family, and may Alessandra's last days on earth be peaceful.

[denco7]

From one father to another, I can only imagine your pain. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

[LTxda]

People,

This is probably the hardest thing for me to do next to waiting for my daughter to die in my arms.

I come here only because I know the community and have worked with many of you and for many of you to better the community.

I hate to do this but if it's for my daughter I will do anything.

My daughter is too weak for the trial at the NIH. But she's strong and up and about. The tumors are growing fast and overtaking her little body. Doctors have all said, from M.D. Anderson in Houston to the NIH In Maryland, that this is the most aggressive Melanoma they have ever seen and these are world wide experts.

My point is this. We're not giving up. Those that have kids will understand. Those that don't have kids might or might not understand. I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON MY DAUGHTER and if this post makes me look stupid or weak, then you really don't understand and you have the right to stop reading this RIGHT NOW.

What I'm asking is for everyone to help me by donating money. Yes money. I'm a well off person. Those that know me know I make a good living BUT the many weeks I've spent at the hospital with my daughter and the medical bills is catching up to my pocket. I've had expenses that would blow you away, unless you're filthy rich. That said, I'm continuing to look for alternatives for my daughter WHILE SHE'S ALIVE. For the treatment at the NIH she wasn't strong enough they said but they didn't even give her a chance. We're a family of fighters and I never beg but I am begging now and will continue this fight until the very end. If you have kids i know you would do the exact same for your child, God forbid this ever happen to any of you. If you guys can help by donating just $1 or $5 or whatever, I don't care just help it would be great. I'm trying to raise money not to pay my bills but to pay for flights and hotel stays and to even talk to other doctors for alternatives that my insurance won't cover. For alternatives that the average medical doctor won't even consider. Another bottom line, they sent my daughter home to die. Well we don't die in piece nor without a fight in my family and I'm asking everyone here to help me and my daughter in this fight and am straight up asking for some sort of financial support.

Many of you have donated to improve your devices by donating to the projects our team leads up and have also donated to this great forum. I'm asking to donate to help us try and save a child's life now....my daughter's life. Call it begging, call it what you will but I won't let pride stand in the way of a possible cure for my child.

Those able and willing to help can donate via paypal by visiting http://www.supportalessandra.com

Enough said and thank you.

[seattleweb]

A shame to hear. Where do you live btw?

[LTxda]

A shame to hear. Where do you live btw?

Houston. I'm going to have to fly a few places when dealing with alternative treatments. MD Anderson has done what they can. Texas Children's has done what they can and the NIH has done what they can. I need a doctor that's willing to push the envelope here and be creative to save a life.

[capeli]

Houston. I'm going to have to fly a few places when dealing with alternative treatments. MD Anderson has done what they can. Texas Children's has done what they can and the NIH has done what they can. I need a doctor that's willing to push the envelope here and be creative to save a life.

Hey man,

I just came across this thread I don't really know what to say, but I felt compelled to post. She is such a sweet little girl and it saddens me beyond words to read this.

I'm a father of 2 myself, but I don't for a moment pretend to appreciate how devastating this must be.

I went to your website and it's obvious you love her very much. Despite the terrible situation, your pictures and comments tell me that despite her illness you can still appreciate your little girl for joy she brings to you.

I hope that joy can bring you and your family some comfort.

[User22]

Come on guys, help our friend's daughter DONATING anything that you can.

LTXDA keep fighting, i am sure you will find the best doctors that will cure her.

[Polargoat]

I was looking at my 2 year old daughter a couple days ago and was thinking of you ltxda and had to hold back the tears. Losing my lil girl is unthinkable, my wife and I would probably die of a broken hearts if we lost her. Ive told you before, but i'll say it again, my family is praying for your lil girl.

Im donating right now, its not as much as I would like to give but times are tough.
I wonder if xda-devs would be willing to donate any revenue from ad clicks and maybe if some of the devs themselves would donate the donations they get this month to help you and your family out? I know this community is a very tight knit and compassionate group of people. We all need to pull together any way we can for Alessandra.

[rfrugte]

Hey man,

You have Dutch support. Just donated some $ to your account. Use it well.

Regards
Robert

[User22]

I wonder if xda-devs would be willing to donate any revenue from ad clicks and maybe if some of the devs themselves would donate the donations they get this month to help you and your family out? I know this community is a very tight knit and compassionate group of people. We all need to pull together any way we can for Alessandra.

This is a good suggestion i think.

[Chainfire]

You keep up the fight man! I don't have children of my own, so I can't imagine what you're all going through, but you got my support. Personal donation from me should be in your accounts, and I'm redirecting donations for my own stuff to you (see sig - these XDA cheapskates find donating difficult, though) as well as trying to spread the word.

I hope you can beat this - keep the strength.

[SuperJMN]

My best wishes.

Please, be strong.

God bless your life and your loved ones.

[pjcforpres]

I am so sorry to hear! I wish I had some money to donate, I would in an instant. I get paid Friday, I will see what I can do then...

2 years ago my mother finally lost a 2 year battle with cancer. It was a fight I hated seeing her go through, but it is a fight I hate hearing a child is going through as well even more. You have my greatest support, my warmest and best wishes, and Alessandra has all the strength and energy I can give her.

And just an idea, and not sure if you will want to or can, but maybe toss some ads on her website to help raise money as well? I know it would clutter it up a bit and might lack a little tact, but llike you said, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. I know google ads are pretty easy to sign up for, not sure about other agencies.

[LTxda]

Guys you don't know how much it helps to have your support...just your positive words. Especially when I have doctors telling me it's over and every cell in my body cannot accept it. I'm a fighter and every inch of my being is thrusting forward, i don't think I could just sit there even if I wanted to. We sent Alessandra's latest scans and medical records to the Mayo Clinic and are also looking at other alternatives and talking to St. Judes. I will do whatever for this little girl no matter the sacrifice or outcome. No matter what happens giving anything less than 100% is not an option.

Thanks again people for helping out another person in need and one day I will help back, you can count on that. Hell I have to, I've posted it to a public forum and I know you guys won't let me live it down....yea I'm keeping my spirits high...Alessandra is amazingly smart and can sense things around her. She has to sense nothing but positive even though when the doctors walk in she can see the negative blackness that surrounds them. It's amazing.

http://www.supportalessandra.com

[Laurentius26]

Don't no what to say. :o
I deeply regret to hear what's happening to your daughter.

Man I wish you and your family strength and make a donation.

[DANEMAN]

i send hope and good wishes for you and your little girl
donation sent,i will pray for her.give her a hug from us in scotland.

[razorblader]

Very sorry to hear about your daughter having to go through this. If you have the time and are open for alternative treatments you might want to check out the miracle mineral supplement or MMS. There is a lot of information about it if you google it. It's very inexpensive too although people had a lot of success with it.
I'm in no way affiliated with it, just passing on information I found to be useful for myself.

Another thing that came in an alternative newsletter recently:

THE ARTICLE:
Several years ago, I had a man seeking asparagus for a friend who had cancer. He gave me a photocopied copy of an article,entitled,
`Asparagus for cancer' printed in Cancer News Journal, December 1979.
I will share it here, just as it was shared with me:'I am a biochemist,and have specialized in the relation of diet to health for over 50 years..Several years ago, I learned of the discovery of Richard R. Vensal, D.D.S. that asparagus might cure cancer.

Since then, I have worked with him on his project. We have accumulated a number of favorable case histories. Here are a few examples:

Case No. 1, A man with an almost hopeless case of Hodgkin's disease (cancer of the lymph glands) who was completely incapacitated.
Within 1 year of starting the asparagus therapy, his doctors were unable to detect any signs of cancer, and he was back on a schedule of strenuous exercise.

Case No. 2, a successful businessman 68 years old who suffered from cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of medical treatments, including radiation without improvement, he went on asparagus.
Within 3 months, examinations revealed that his bladder tumor had disappeared and that his kidneys were normal.

Case No. 3, a man who had lung cancer. On March 5th 1971, he was put on the operating table where they found lung cancer so widely spread that it was inoperable. The surgeon sewed him up and declared his case hopeless. On April 5th he heard about the asparagus therapy
and immediately started taking it.By August, x-ray pictures revealed that all signs of the cancer had disappeared.. He is back at his regular business routine.

Case No. 4, a woman who was troubled for a number of years with skin cancer. She finally developed different skin cancers which were diagnosed by asking specialist as advanced.. Within 3 months after starting on asparagus, her skin specialist said that her skin looked fine and no more skin lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus therapy also cure her kidney disease, which started in 1949.
She had over 10 operations for kidney stones, and was receiving government disability payments for an inoperable, terminal, kidney condition. She attributes the cure of this kidney trouble entirely to the asparagus.

I was not surprised at this result, as `The elements of materia medica', edited in 1854 by a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, stated that asparagus was used as a popular remedy for kidney stones. He even referred to experiments, in 1739, on the power of asparagus in dissolving stones.

We would have other case histories but the medical establishment has interfered with our obtaining some of the records. I am therefore appealing to readers to spread this good news and help us to gather a large number of case histories that will overwhelm the medical skeptics about this unbelievably simple and natural remedy.

For the treatment, asparagus should be cooked before using, and therefore canned asparagus is just as good as fresh.

I have corresponded with the two leading canners of asparagus, Giant and Stokely, and I am satisfied that these brands contain no pesticides or preservatives.

Place the cooked asparagus in a blender and liquefy to make a puree, and store in the refrigerator. Give the patient 4 full tablespoons twice daily, morning and evening.

Patients usually show some improvement in from 2-4 weeks. It can be diluted with water and used as a cold or hot drink.

This suggested dosage is based on present experience, but certainly larger amounts can do no harm and may be needed in some cases.

As a biochemist I am convinced of the old saying that `what cures can prevent'. Based on this theory, my wife and I have been using asparagus puree as a beverage with our meals.

We take 2 tablespoons diluted in water to suit our taste with breakfast and with dinner. I take mine hot and my wife prefers hers cold. For years we have made it a practice to have blood surveys taken as part of our regular checkups.

The last blood survey, taken by a medical doctor who specializes in the nutritional approach to health, showed substantial improvements in all categories over the last one, and we can attribute these improvements to nothing but the asparagus drink...

As a biochemist, I have made an extensive study of all aspects of cancer, and all of the proposed cures. As a result, Im convinced that asparagus fits in better with the latest theories about cancer.Asparagus contains a good supply of protein called histones,which are believed to be active in controlling cell growth. For that reason, I believe asparagus can be said to
contain a substance that I call cell growth normalizer. That accounts for its action on cancer and in acting as a general body tonic.

In any event, regardless of theory, asparagus used as we suggest, is a harmless substance. The FDA cannot prevent you from using it and it may do you much good..
It has been reported by the US National Cancer Institute, that asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione, which is considered one of the body's most potent anticarcinogens and antioxidants.

All the best to you and your daughter.

[User22]

Razorblader i hope that all this info help her to cure it.

Very impresive information sir.

LTXDA keep fighting!!! I beleave that she is going to get well very soon.

[Nirak]

Looking at my keyboard and just don't know what to type.....

Sending you all the positive thoughts i can, stay strong en keep hope!

Karin

donation is on its way

[WildnMN]

My thoughts and prayers are with your daughter and family. I have been blessed with three children. I could not imagine the fight you are going through. Keep fighting! We all can see the love for your daughter. She is a fighter! Donation coming soon. Not much at the moment. Hope it helps.

[treo...not!]

My sincerest best wishes to you and your family as you experience this difficult time. In the midst of the pain and difficulty, don't forget to cherish your time together.

[KFM]

Alessandra's been on my mind since the first time that I read this topic. It's great to see pictures of her, she's adorable. It's incredible how that tiny little girl could be so strong. It seems she gets it from her mother and yourself.

Hang in there, God be with you. We're all thinking of you, and I know that I can say for myself that I'm praying for Alessandra and your whole family.

I'll do whatever I can. God bless you, and keep us updated.

[LoknarGor]

Me and my prayers are behind you 100%. Don't give up.

[DAG425]

Your daughter and family will be in my prayers...

[Chaosstorm]

I hope every thing goes better soon.. ( speechless:o)

[mamansoman]

I will pray for your daughter with my family ....

[Psygnosis84]

I know this is a long shot, but have you tried giving her some Vitamin B17, it is said it helps some types of cancers?

They are found in the seeds of apples and apricots.

[Biker1]

I am sad to hear about your daughter but you keep up the Fight and don't give up. I don't have a daughter but I would do nothing less. Sometimes doctors give up too easily but where there is a will there is a way.
I hope for strength for you and your family and I know where your daughter gets all her strength from or I should say I know where You get all your strength from.
I will be sending a donation after this post.
I hope others do the same.
KEEP UP THE FIGHT!!

[Biker1]

http://dermatology.med.nyu.edu/
I just wanted to pass along the above link as you may find it helpful.
These guys were and are at the forefront bringing to and starting Skin and Cancer studies in the United States in the late 1800's.
Alot of the Top Dermatologists in the Country have studied here and have gone on to make major contributions in their respective fields regarding Skin and Cancer.
I just thought that you may get more information from the Doctors there to help you with your Fight.
Richie.

[bosstom]

I will pray for your daughter

[cobbs]

I will pray for your little girl and the rest of your family,

Donation on the way on pay day.

keep strong for your family.

[lamborg]

Blessings for your daughter...
Get well soon...

[amitkapoor]

I am praying for her while typing. Just keep trying your best. And have faith.

God bless your daughter.

[Rainbow86]

Hope all is going better for your daughter and your family in my prayers every day.

Keep strong and i am sure it will go well.

[McGeezy]

Your daughter is in my prayers. Good luck!

[silent_scope]

you got my attention.
i'm sorry for your daughter
keep strong man
we will pray for your daughter

[silent_scope]

this all what i have now
hope alesandra will cured soon
i have 2 years son too. please let me know if alesandra already cured
thx

[Dr3aMeRaKoS]

good luck and hope for the best

[Christian87n]

hey bud. First off I want to say that your daughter, yourself and the rest of the family will be in my prayers. Second, I have seen lots of commercials for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. They seem to have one in Tulsa, OK. Keep fighting the fight brother and always remember that you're not alone. "For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need....He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things He planned for us long ago..." Philippians 4:13/Ephesians 2:10. I have sent you a donation via paypal (13N382294M5728247). Whenever I get the chance, I'll continue to donate. Also, if you are doing any events or anything to try to raise money in Houston, let me know. I live in the Sugar Land/Houston area. I also work for Starbucks and I can get donations from managers. God bless you and your daughter and I hope everything works out for you.

[AstainHellbring]

Hello everyone. As a good friend of LTxda he has asked me to relay the heart breaking news. Alessandra passed away tonight at 8:45PM CST. He wishes to express to you his sincerest appreciation for all of your support Thank you all

[Biker1]

I am so very sorry to hear this bad news.
May Alessandra Rest in Peace and may her Family gather strength from their little girl to get them through this very trying time.

[jwzg]

I'm truly heartbroken for you. You are supported here!

[Lucas0511]

I'm with you, devastating to loose such a young life. Lost my dearest friend to lymphoma cancer just a few weeks back, and while we read about all these treatments that brought healing we will never understand why it did not work for our loved ones.

[User22]

Please accept my condolences

Dear friend, i am so sorry to read the bad news at Xda forum.....

I don't have words to express how sad i feel now.....

I never tought that this was going to happen, always been thinking that she was going to get well with the help of all of best wishess, our prayers...

But be sure that a pretty Angel like she, now is near God, keeping an eye on all of you, her family.

Rest In Peace Litle Angel.

[DaveShaw]

I am so sorry... I don't know what else to say.

She is in a better place now.

Rest in peace child.

Dave

[nikagl]

I am so sorry to hear, my deepest condolences...

[denco7]

Heaven Has Another Little Angel

My thoughts are with your family

[Eikichi]

My deepest condolences to LTxda and family...

[-PiLoT-]

Too true mike

Although none of us can say anything to bring you comfort

we can only try to say things to make you feel better

but then think, i dont think anyone here will ignore any lumps or moles on the skin

Also its good to follow the advice given by LTXDA on the first post

Im so sorry for your loss it saddens me very much

i also added a short memoriam on winmodevelopers.co.cc and the news site at wordpress

Here (http://winmodevelopers.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/in-memoriam/)

Regards

JaY

[oltp]

My condolences go to you LTxda and your family. May Allessandra rest in peace. I'm sure it's not enough to express my feelings, but I got no words for it.

Best regards,

Mike

[Rayan]

My condolences go out to LTxda and his family... :(

She is a true angel now...

[LTxda]

I've gotten e-mails asking for this so I've decided to post it.

We're not doing flowers but balloons. Alessandra loved balloons and we thought it would be more appropriate for her funeral.

If anyone wants to send balloons they can be sent to the following address by Friday May 29th. The funeral starts at approx 3-4.

Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery
Attn. Alessandra Lopez's Funeral
13001 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77079

I'm only posting this because I've been asked so many times that I just wanted the info to be available for those that were interested in sending balloons.

Thank you all.

[-PiLoT-]

http://files.turbosquid.com/Preview/Content_on_3_13_2003_05_10_27/BALLOONS3.jpg063BE7D2-3AFC-4BA6-B63949D8FD2084EA.jpgLarge.jpg

SorrY cant post

[blazingwolf]

My heart and prayers to you and your family in your time of loss. She is now in a much better place.

[the_shamen]

I've followed the updates you have posted about your daughter, quietly here at my desk, over many months. As a father myself I always marvelled at the strength of your daughter and the effort and hope you held for her recovery. It is with much sadness that I see the posts today.
Her bravery has touched many of us and I hope you find some peace knowing that she is not in pain or suffering now.

Richard

[oogravyoo]

Im at a loss for words.. im so saddened by your loss she was a special little girl.

my thoughts are with you and your family..

[silent_scope]

My condolence for you,
alesandra now is a true angel, i really shock when know this today,
keep strong man, alesandra is our litle angel for now and forever.

[+ Que PPC]

I didn't believe on such thing, a heaven, even on that kind of things but one is for sure, Good and Bad things, evil and nice things, toughts and happends.

This kind of thinks brokes my heart and turns my eyes red. my job mates that believes on this kind of things prays for her. I just can tell you im so sorry, think about it, she will never suffer on this world, hope you can embrace the truth and I will try to go to the church and have a little time to your little girl, better wishes to you and your wife.

Be strong man.

+ Que PPC

[anddep]

really sorry for the lost, she was a beautiful child. i hope all is well with u and ur family.. god bless

[rale78]

I am so sorry for your loss... My deepest condolences to you LTxda and your family... Rest in peace little angel

[flyboyovyick]

i feel really sad for you iam sorry

god bless

[docraj]

May Alessandra rest in peace and God give you strength to go through this difficult time. As time passes her memories will become less painful and you will have a treasure of them to remember the good times you gave her and she gave you. God Bless.

[antilaw]

LTxda, I don't have words to express my feelings right now, my heart goes out to you and your family. I stumbled into this thread researching graphics drivers. I'm usually in the touch pro forums, I wish I could have been present sooner to offer support. Please email/message me if I can be of any help. Strangely, I have several 'moles' on my back and my gf noticed a few of them changing shape and color, just the other day she discovered one developed a lump under the skin....then it disappeared. I haven't thought of it much since then since i've been overwhelmed with job searching, but this thread has inspired me to make a dermotologist appointment in the morning ASAP. Once again, my heart and feelings go out for you and your family. May Alessandra Rest in peace.

[carlosmozas]

I'm crying like a child.

No words.

[12aon]

I'm very sorry for all your families loss, I hope she taught you a lot that you may never forget. I think that's how people stay with us in a way. No matter how young she too has created something unique, that would not have been there without her. That's something you will always have...

I was in the process of donating but I think you still can use the money so I just did (7DK97314DG362924E). I hope you have the support and can give the support to get through this, take care

Martien

[grmcgee]

Thank you for sharing Alessandra with us. Although we cannot fully understand the grief and loss your family is feeling, those of us who have followed Alessandra's journey share in your loss. What a beautiful and special child! I am humbled by the strength and togetherness of your family, and I will continue to pray for all of you. Alessandra is truly one of God's children forever.

[LTxda]

LTxda, I don't have words to express my feelings right now, my heart goes out to you and your family. I stumbled into this thread researching graphics drivers. I'm usually in the touch pro forums, I wish I could have been present sooner to offer support. Please email/message me if I can be of any help. Strangely, I have several 'moles' on my back and my gf noticed a few of them changing shape and color, just the other day she discovered one developed a lump under the skin....then it disappeared. I haven't thought of it much since then since i've been overwhelmed with job searching, but this thread has inspired me to make a dermotologist appointment in the morning ASAP. Once again, my heart and feelings go out for you and your family. May Alessandra Rest in peace.

Don't play with this stuff. Get it checked out and removed and be paranoid about it. Chances are that it's nothing but if I've learned anything is that a billionth of a chance is not worth anyone's life and if it's a matter of day surgery to remove a mole, it's worth it.

[LTxda]

I'm very sorry for all your families loss, I hope she taught you a lot that you may never forget. I think that's how people stay with us in a way. No matter how young she too has created something unique, that would not have been there without her. That's something you will always have...

I was in the process of donating but I think you still can use the money so I just did (7DK97314DG362924E). I hope you have the support and can give the support to get through this, take care

Martien

What's interesting is that I have three children. A 4 year old girl, Alessandra who passed away at 2.5 years of age and a boy who's 1.5 years old. They are all very special and I would literally do anything to help them and give them every opportunity in life. I love them all the same but I've learned more from Alessandra than all my children combined. She was truly special and the thing I miss the most is actually taking care of her and helping her develop. She was truly special and advanced for her age. All the doctors, nurses and anyone who experienced her always knew she was ahead of her age and was extremely special. I just wish I could have learned more from my little baby girl.

[LTxda]

I'm crying like a child.

No words.

Thanks for joining me.

[LTxda]

Thank you all for your continued help, support, words, prayers, etc.

This is by far the most difficult and painful thing I've ever experienced and I will pray none of you have to go through this EVER.

The family will recover but looking back and looking at the medical bills and things we've sacrificed I can say it was all worth it and I would lose it all to help my children. I know those of you with children would do the same and no less.

Again, thank you all. On Friday we'll lay my little baby girl down to rest and the family will continue to move forward. I do plan on having more kids. At least 1-2 more if all goes as planned and before I get too old myself. I love children and know how much I can learn from them and how much they add to life.

Sorry for going on, thank you all.

[Ather]

May She rest in peace :( ...best wishes for you and your family

[Nirak]

I'm so sorry for your loss, and really don't know what to say.

Wishing you and your loved ones all the strength and love you need in this so very difficult time.

May your little angel rest in peace.

take care alot
Karin

[DaveTheTytnIIGuy]

I'm so sorry... I don't even think there are words to express what I'd like to say, or to describe what you've had to go through; what no one should have to go through. At least she's in a better place now.

Dave

[Chainfire]

Hey LT, terribly sorry for your loss. I've not been very attentive to postings or IM's the last week due to other things that seem completely inconsequential now... In fact I just read what happened a few minutes ago. We'll talk.

[dharvey4651]

LTxda I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You and I don't really know each other but I have followed the thread for a while. Though I'm not much on prayer I did quietly hope that she get better. I too have had cancer and was fortunate enough to survive it and I do know how hard the fight can be.

Please accept my condolences. I know you must be feeling terrible but rest assured she is with (your)God now and will always be with you in your heart and soul. I truly don't know what I would do if I lost my daughter.

I'm very sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need to try to get your head straight.

Dan.

[tito12]

Condolences brother, be strong to continue your life and support your family, I am crying as I write, love your wife even more if it's possible.

Peace

Tito

[!Aman!]

this is a shocking news :(. i can't find words to express my grief. my condolences brother LTxda. rest in peace little angel!

[exolar]

Thats really unfair how your daughter got cancer...

sorry for your loss...

[samy.3660]

I am terribly upset bro for you, and i can't imagine what would happen to me, if God forbid such a thing will happen to me. I amazed seeing how strong you and your family are, keep up the spirit. Rest assured she is in thousand times better place than here....

[flaviopac]

I don't have words to describe my feelings now.....

I hope the world your child is in now, is better then our one...
Condolences.

[topbanana4]

i am so sorry for your sad loss

[cyndrax]

Even as a father of a three year old, I don't think I can even come close to knowing what you are feeling. I'm sitting here at my desk at work crying about the loss of your daughter. I'm not much for prayer, but you and your daughter have been in my thoughts for several weeks now. Remain strong for your other two children, and know that there are lots of people thinking about you.

Brian

[Jesiah]

From a father to another, all my condolences. She is with the other angels now.

[MystaMagoo]

:(
Very very sad to hear the news.
As a new father myself I can only imagine the pain you must be feeling.
May She rest in Peace

[abusalza]

Just known today about this news :(

my deep condolence for LTxda and family, Rest in Peace Alessandra.

[denco7]

Much like myself, who can barely type with the tears welling up in my eyes, betljuice has asked me to convey this message:

im sorry, i dont think i have the heart to see something like that or write something on that page.

can you please post this on LXtda's forum.

I opened the page and it just broke my heart.Her second picture looks just extremely adorable and lovely.I dont know how something so crucial can happen to something so precious.
LTxda, i hope you can stay strong and hold on to yourself for you,your wife and family.You are the man of the house and the only one that can keep your family on their feet. I for one, will pray for you and your family tonight, I know how it hurts. I have my very close aunt past away in feb.

My biggest condolenscences

Rest well " In God's Arms " Alessandra.



I feel the touch of hands so kind and gentle,
They're leading me in paths that I must trod;
I have no fear when Jesus walks beside me,
For I'm sheltered in the arms of God.

So let the storms rage high, the dark clouds rise,
They won't worry me for I'm sheltered safe within the arms of God;
He walks with me and naught of Earth can harm me,
Sheltered safe within the arms of God.

Soon I shall hear the call from Heaven's portals,
Come home my child, it's the last mile you must trod;
I'll fall asleep and wake in God's new Heaven,
Sheltered safe within the arms of God.

So let the storms rage high, the dark clouds rise,
They won't worry me for I'm sheltered safe within the arms of God;
He walks with me and naught of Earth can harm me,
Sheltered safe within the arms of God.

Sheltered safe within the arms of God!

-Dottie Rambo-

[blink41]

I've never really been active on this forum, but I jus want to tell you that I'll make a prayer for her, even if I don't really believe in god. I'm still young, so I don't really know how much you can love your child, but I know I would do anything if I had one, and all I know is that reading your posts made me cry. I just want to tell you that I share your sadness, and I sincerely hope time will make things a little bit better for you.
I'm sorry, please be strong :(

[ark666]

Just knew what happened, and u have my simpathy my friend, u and your family.
I have also been through a similar situation, and it seems that a part of us also dies with our beloved one, the only thing we can do is to try to overcome the loss, despair, sadness, anguish and later he feeling that we miss something in our life, that we miss our beloved one, in Portugal we call it "saudade", there´s no translation in English.
One thing is certain, heaven has one more angel.
A priest once told me that a "farmer only chooses the best of his harvest, and God is the farmer."

[witch1]

I would like to extend my condolenses to you and your family. I know words cannot help ease your pain. Just know you are in the hearts and prayers of every member here. May the Goddess keep you safe and soothe your hearts. RIP Alessandra.

[Laurentius26]

Hi LTxda,

My condolenses to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for you and want to wish you strength.

Leo

[NeoS]

LTXda, my sincere condolences.
I wish you strength in these dark times ahead. Hopefully you'll stay an xda-developer.

Last thing I want to say about this, and I'll try to keep this clean, but I can only say this: It's a F****d up disease which should be eradicated ASAP.

[Ameet]

Hi LTXda. I'm so sorry
I pray to god to give you and your family the strength to overcome through these difficult times. My and my family's deepest condolenses brother

May god bless angel Alessandra, may she rest in peace

[mur1]

God bless your daughter and ur famliy

[greywolf1965]

My heart goes out to you and your family. It always a difficult time when you weather an illness and passing of a young one. My family and I express our condolences and prayers to you and your family during this time.
God Bless you!

[jetherson]

I am a father of a two-and-a-half year old girl, and I am trully shocked of what happened to your baby girl. My condolences for your entire family...

[anagarika]

I wish you and family strength to weather this ...

I wish her happiness in her new life ..

Best ..

[McGeezy]

My deepest condolences.
I'm sure she was greeted by loving family in a wonderful place.

[HHumbert]

I'm sorry to hear about her passing. I was rooting for the little girl. It wasn't in vain, though, since the love that was generated here for her will still exist and follow her.

[pg2005]

I didnt want to read further after my first reply, because it hurts me so much to hear how unfair the world is. I just started crying like a child.

You have mine and my family deeepest condolence.

[egzthunder1]

I cannot begin to describe how sad I actually am right now to read about your daughter. I have a baby on my way and even though he is still not born, the single fact of anything happening to him just scares me. I cannot begin to fathom the sadness of actually losing a child. I am truly sorry for your loss, and can guarantee you that whatever your religion might be, God (or whoever you may worship) will receive that beautiful creature with open arms.
May God look after her soul. All my thoughts and prayers are with you today...

[the-equinoxe]

My condolences to you and your family for your tremendous loss.

Regards,

EqX

[orb3000]

I´m very sorry
My sincere condolences

[galaxys]

My sincere condolences to you & your family...

[polemos]

Please even though this means nothing, accept my condolences for your terrible loss. I will pray for you and your daughter.

A small child like this is an angel in heavens...

[Silverexp]

My sincere condolence to you and your family.

[tramuyo]

What a terrible lost :(

May The Lord have her

Rest In Peace... And Enlight the whole heaven!

[Gretola]

My condolence Friend

[pistonripper]

My condolences to you and your family....I truly feel for your loss...I pray you and your family are given the strength and calmness to deal with such a heavy loss.

[fwt]

All my sincere condolence to you and your familiy.
All my families prayers are going to your family.
Life goes on but will never be the same again. (I really know what i'm talking about)
I am sure that she is in a better place now!
Told my sister to give your baby a little kiss.

Please stay strong!! And keep the faith!

best regards
fwt

[joshkoss]

LTXda,
My sincere condolences.
May God bless you and your family.
I pray you feel his peace and presence in this time.

Sincerely,
Joshua

[zocster]

and really sorry to hear the news. Be strong, she's in a better place.

[ayyu3m]

my sincere condolence on your loss. may God bless her soul and grant her eternal heaven and peace.

[semsem1969]

please accept my condolences for your terrible loss. and may our lord be with you and your family and give you an eternal peace in your hearts.
and remember we all here in a journey,and am sure she is in much much better place than here.
she is an angle... and angels never dies but they always living around us.
God bless you and your family .

[Mahr]

I just found and read this thread and now that I want to leave you a message I simply can't find the words.

My thoughts and condolences goes to you, your daughter and your family. All of us who have read this thread know she had the best father she could possibly ever have and even though I don't know you I feel proud to know that there's someone like you out there.

I will pray for you, your family and your daughter and hope you all find peace.

Take care, Brother.

[Lordsmiff]

It's 11pm and I'm sat in my front room with silent tears streaming down my face.

I wish I had words to express how bad I feel for you now and even though I'm thousands of miles away, I'm giving you and your family hug around the world.

It was the balloons that got me - I read that and thought of how much my children like playing with them and for an instant, it felt like I had opened a window into your pain. I feel for you man, I really do.

You mentioned medical bills earlier - do you have some kind of paypal donate thing? I'm not rich or anything but would like to give something to a family that has gone through so much and must be suffering immensely if only to contribute to an easing of a burden.

My thoughts and love are with you all at this difficult time,
Anthony.

[DaveShaw]

You mentioned medical bills earlier - do you have some kind of paypal donate thing?

http://supportalessandra.com/

Ta,
Dave

[Lordsmiff]

Thanks - done.

Smiffy.

[ranasrule]

RIP little one... may God give you and your loved ones the strength to get through this ordeal

[robertus3d]

I read only now!:(

I haven't any words, my sincerely condolences!
A littel angel is in my prayers!

Stay strong for your family!

[Sho'nuff]

Sorry to post bad news but it's my daughter and I want to get as many prayers as possible.

She's not even two and is undergoing her second surgery in an attempt to fight off Melanoma.

I typically don't bother people with things like this but it's for my daughter. If it was for me, I wouldn't even bother.

As you can guess, I'm a mess. She's Stage IIIc currently and it could go either way.

Thanks in advance for your prayers.

Please spread the word. :(

EDIT: If you could reply here so I know how many people are pulling for her....even if you don't pray...that will help.

How this started: She was born with a type of birth mark on her back called a nevus. At her age the doctors told us it's more of a cosmetic decision to have it removed. I listened. They said that in older kids there is a potential for cancer but not in her age group....very rare. They advised that we wait until she was 2 years old to remove it if we decided to go that route, so we waited. Little did I know that it would turn into this. My advice is to remove any threat to your child even if there is a .000000000000000000000000000000000000001% risk...it's never worth it. Lesson #1, I wish I would have been more vain and said that "thing" has to go immediately. Well, all was going fine then one day we noticed that an area of the nevus started to change. We made an appointment at the specialists and it took a while to get her in. No one thought it was a threat but they wanted to do tests. We took her in and they took a piece and sent it to the lab. MISTAKE/LESSON #2...if there is any threat to your child...tell the doctors NOT to take a little piece and examine it...tell them to TAKE THE ENTIRE THING then do what they need to do, not leave pieces behind that could yield further issues. If they would have taken the entire thing out, the risk would have been greatly reduced. The longer you leave cancer cells in your body the worse it can become. After the tests came back as positive for cancer they immediately scheduled the operation to have it and a significant area around it removed for further testing. That happened, the rest of it went off to a lab and the perimeter came back with no cancerous cells. They also took out a few lymph nodes but those came back positive for cancer cells. As soon as those results came back she went back in for her second surgery.

Update: 09/14/2008. People have been asking me so I'm posting an update. She's undergone two surgeries. The second was to remove additional areas of potential threat and also all the lymph nodes under each arm. The cancer could have spread to these lymph nodes and they had to remove them in case it was contained there. I'm praying it was. As for how she's doing now, she has 4 drain tubes to drain fluids from her body while she recovers. One under each arm and two on her back. As the doctors explained, after surgery there are voids where the body tries to fill with fluid and they need to keep that fluid from settling. She had a couple of bad days with pain from these tubes that are going into her body but the past couple of days she's been doing wonderful. We have to stay on top of her to ensure she doesn't hurt herself. Right now the lymph nodes that were removed have been sent off for further testing and we should have results back sometime next week. She also starts cancer treatments next week in an attempt to cut off or delay any further manifestations in her little body.

Update: 09/17/08. We just got back from the doctor. Got the 4 drain tubes and "bulbs" removed so now she can move more freely and with less supervision. I can also go back to a normal sleep routine since I had to sleep with one eye open to ensure she didn't tangle herself with the plastic tubes when she turned in bed during the night. Big relief here. She also had her CT scan of the brain. We had the surgeon pull the file up as a favor and he said it looked okay BUT that he was not a neurologist nor was the scan officially reviewed yet so we continue to pray and soon we start the aggressive therapy...Interferon Alpha2b. Many side effects but nothing worse than cancer spreading so it's worth the ride for all involved. We now wait for the official results to get back to us and the results of all the lymph nodes that were removed in the second operation. Thank you all and keep praying for her no matter the faith you believe in and if you don't believe in any God please think positive thoughts for my little girl. I'm not too proud to beg when it comes to my child.

Update: 09/17/08 #2. Just got an e-mail from a doctor at the hospital. The results from the lymph node tests came back all negative and the nodes removed during the second operation had no cancer. This is great news for me and my family because statistically it puts the odds back in her favor. We're still moving forward with periodic scans of all her major organs and the cancer treatment, which we're starting next week. Keep praying for her people and thank you....thank you.....thank you!!!

Update: 09/23/08. All is positive but will be getting a little bad for her for the next year. She starts Interferon therapy on Monday. It's going to be an interesting year. Again, thank you all for your continued support. You have no idea how much it helps.

Update: 10/11/08. Thank you all for your continued support. She's not finished her first 2 of 52 week treatment. The first 4 weeks are the worst but she's actually doing extremely well. The only side effects she's demonstrated were high fever the first two days of treatment which we quickly got under control with a Motrin and Tylenol routine and her being more tired because we have to wake up extra early to be at the hospital every single day for her treatment. The first 4 weeks we have to be at the hospital anywhere from 3-7 hours for her treatments. She's doing extremely well and i'm still praying that this treatment is not necessary and that the cancer never made it past her lymph nodes into her body. This treatment doesn't really cure anything...it just prolonges the time before relapse. If the lymph nodes contained it then we're good. After the initial 4 weeks, we start giving her injections three times weekly at the house. This is going to be easier on her as she'll be able to start sleeping in again and taking her naps on time. Her eating habits are a little off as well because the treatments give you a bad taste in your mouth. Luckily for us, we're fortunate enough to be able to cook up a choice of dishes for her keeping her eating. She's gotten picky about what she eats but we're giving her enough choices to keep her eating. We're trying to avoid avoid weight loss which is one side effect but it's typically a result of patience not wanting to eat because food just doesn't taste as good. Kids at this age don't know to eat because they have to until they are starving when stuff like this happens...unless daddy feeds them some of the best Fajita's in town or a savory steak. We have two more weeks of the "hard" treatment and then it eases up on her body a bit because the dosage is reduced for the remaining 11 months.

Update: 10/25/08. Thank you all yet again for your continued support. We've finished the month long daily treatments of heavy interferon dosage. She actually had two small side effects out of all the scary stuff and although we still have 11 more months of treatments that could yield some nasty side effects, she pulled through the heavy part like a champ. Of the 30 days she had 2 with fever which we brought under immediate control using Tylenol and Motrin and then she would get a little flush in the face a few other days but a hydration solution through the portacath in her chest fixed that right away. We had some long days at the hospital and i'm thankful that my customers are understanding. It's been tough but worth the fight and the entire family remains strong. Little Alessandra seems to be the strongest of the bunch, LOL. The grandmothers missed a lot of work because we didn't want to take Alessandra's little brother to the hospital for the long days so they stayed at the house until we returned from her treatments then they shot off to work. Friday was the last day of heavy treatments and now we start treating her at home by giving her three shots a week. We still have to monitor her for side effects, continue to take her in for regular scans of her organs to see if cancer pops up anywhere, and watch her skin to see if there are ANY changes. All in all a small price to pay if the cancer never manifests itself again. I think we've made a decision to remove every mole on her body once she goes back in for the, I hope to God, final surgery. The melanoma can manifest itself in moles much easier than in other areas of the skin and considering what she's already been through, I'm not leaving ANYTHING to chance. Some may think I'm crazy and this may be going too far but you wouldn't understand until you went through this. The odds of her having to go through this were astronomical but it happened. I'm not leaving it to chance and as another member in the forum reminded me, drastic times call for drastic measures. Again, thank you all and I will continue to keep the thread updated for those interested in our fight.

She will be in my prayers. AS will your family.

[Noonski]

May you and family take strength from the knowledge that the light in all of us never dies.

My condolences.

[peter petrelli]

I have no words.

I'm just sorry for your loss and angry with this world.

[c3ro]

All my sincere condolence to you and your familiy.

[PoisonWolf]

LT,

I'm very sorry to hear for your loss. I am a little late, but I hope your daughter is resting peacefully in the heavens above. As for you and your family, I hope and pray that your strength will help you through these tough times.

-PoisonWolf.

[derekwilkinson]

I'm in shock about what has happened...
I've been reading about this since I've seen it... I'm very sorry about your loss :(

[jasonchiu]

god bless. be strong.

[twoace]

Hello LTXda,

I am so sorry to hear, my deepest condolences.
God bless Alessandra, you,and your family.


Best regards,
Hendra

[jeffla]

I am so sorry for your loss.

Jeff

[techkills]

what a beautiful little angel.

...i am speechless.

:'-(

[anaadoul]

i'm really sorry for your loss,
she is in the best place now

[Inches]

Sorry to hear about your loss, LT. I have a little girl on the way and I pray that I never have to go through anything of the sort. I'm sure you wish she was still here with you, but she is in a better place by far. I pray that you keep your faith and know that this is not goods doing, but Satan's. Stay strong my friend and you will see her again.

[conandrum]

I am really sorry for your loss. So sorry to hear.
My step-father is a sufferer, my best friend's mother, and a co-worker. Several people around me have already passed away because of this.
Please forgive my late reply but I have to let everyone know for future reference.

Please check out the "Rick Simpson story - Running from the cure".
I have not tested it myself yet, but his story seems like the real thing.
Cannabis oil made from the plant and not the seeds. You need 2oz of the oil taken over a period of 2 months about a gram a day, either ingested or applied externally on the cancer. Claims to cure any cancer and to have cured even terminal patients. Claims to cure many other illnesses too. Check out the video on torrent and youtube. (Medical research into cannabis has proven that it DOES have an effect on cancer, but has produced cut down versions of the full effective medicine, by extracting single components out of it, due to patent issues. These medications will not work.)

For the still healthy ones out there please check out broccoli shoots. Apparently scientists found out that growing broccoli seeds into shoots about 4-5 cm long and eating a handfull a day will prevent you getting cancer. Broccoli shoots have multiple times the concentration of the anti-carcenogens present in a single mature broccoli. Imagine eating a handful of shoots a day!

As far as AIDS and HIV and other illnesses are concerned please check out colloidal silver. Silver has been used as an antibacterial for ages (see water filters!).

For the unbelievers among us, check out the Masaru Emoto rice experiment. There ARE good and bad thoughts, and therefore, good and bad words and therefore the power of frequent prayer is immense (try not to curse - avoid listening to people that curse). If you believe in NOTHING you have lost a competitive edge because my friends we have no idea HOW exactly this universe works. Open your minds, hearts, eyes ears and become conscious - this is what consciousness is (not the traditional meaning)! There is a right and wrong, so choose a side and stick with it.

I hope my post will prove useful to many.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and all our brothers and sisters suffering all over the world because of THEM. It's therefore up to US. Cut down on TV intake, and research the internet instead, while it's still available. Please share USEFUL information on your every encounter with others and become beakons. Urge others to follow your example. Let us save our world - who are we waiting for to do it for us?

PS. I do not make use of any recreational drugs, but I DO believe that NO man has ANY right to make ANY of nature's creations controlled and illegal to OTHER men! Every person should be free to do as they please as long as they do not adversely affect others.

[bjcolema]

So sorry this has been tough for you, LTxda. I have learned that we go through hard situations for a reason....they make us stronger. I cannot imagine the loss of a child....I have three....but I have been through things I thought I could not survive. In spite of how I felt, God brought me through. Know that God does not make mistakes, and that she is better with him.

God I pray a special prayer for this man and his family...that they will know that the only true comfort is resting in your divine will. May this little girl's death bear positive fruit in the hearts of the family, and those that are around them.

It is so.

[dgen]

I just read your signature..and clicked on it..
I click through to the last page of this thread and...

Be strong in these difficult times..and you have my prayers..

My deepest condolences :(

[trivedivishal]

I'm very sad about your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family.

God bless her! God bless you and your family!

[midnitefreakin]

Just want to tell u that God is not that cruel...he tries us every now n then...hope it ends soon for little angel n ur family...

he will answer all your prayers...our prayers...

peace

[YOSEFE]

Hi bro,

so sorry for the loss of your daughter. May the Lord comfort you in this your loss.

I hope this helps: 2 Corinthians 5.1-15 & 1 Thessalonians 4.13-17.

The peace of the Lord remain with you always!

[pistol4413]

i am sorry for the passing of your daughter. its so sad when i hear stories like this. i have a 14 month old and when i hear things like this it makes me think what if this happened to me. i wouldn't be able to take it. it would break my heart. even as i read your story and typed this reply it brought me to tears. once again I'm so sorry and you and your family will be in my prayers. god bless you and stay strong.

[martian07]

I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family strength to go through this tough time. Thank you for sahring your little angel with us she will stay in our heart forever. Please forgive me for seeing this thread so late.

[Dziq]

I am so sorry for your loss. Try to be strong !

[eanvincible]

I will pray for you and your family.

[Pandemoniumone]

There are no words for times like this. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[jinnymax]

im so sry to hear that, Bless her!

[donow1204]

i am sorry for your loss, may god bless you and your family. be strong.

[khalid2001]

Allah bless her

[adamkhanmian]

Sorry to hear about ur loss....may she be blessed by the Almighty

[tinki]

god bless her!

[moxycalt]

I'm with you guys.......

[luiggi]

A star has been added up in Heaven, twinkling and watching over us forever....


I´m very sorry for your loss

[Rabia]

Prayers to you, i had my share of cancer with my own child too, lucky and after 3 years of fighting we are on the clear now (hopefully) i can just begin to imagine what would you be going through, but from my experience what does not kill you makes u stronger indeed

unfortunatly i carry the bad news too :( on a beautiful day on august 16th Ali has died after his cancer relapcing twice, reading through my earlier post being optimistic made me even more sad, a group on FB called RIP Ali Harakeh has been added with photos and condolences to who ever wants to pass by, also that brilliant kid is in 2 TV commercials one for Kellogs and the other for a chees company and if you search you tube for Ali Harakeh you would find them too, u can also leave ur comments there :(, i understand ur loss very well and i hope its like someone here said, i'de like to believe a star has been added in heaven

[cvetan_nasko]

So bad for such a young soul,
all the best wishes for fast recovery Bro,
She'll be in our prayers.
Wish her best luck
and pray God to give her a hand.

Cvetan

[mccoffein]

I´m very sorry for your loss!
God bless her!

[rafalinx]

I'm very sorry.

She's an angel now!

[jourdan]

I'm so sorry to hear that. She is with god now.

Be strong brother!

[drew2000]

Ever since May 24th Heaven above has been filled with her laughter and joy and she will be remembered by all of us here on your thread, remember her smile? She is smiling alot now. My sincere condolences to you and your family and may there be many new joys in your life. Thank you for allowing us to be involved. (in prayer and well wishes) God bless you..................................

[whistler4ever]

My deepest condolences to you and your family. I truly believe that God has your daughter in a better place with no more pain and suffering.

[alher591]

im so sorry to hear that. God is always with us

[ALIJANOO]

God Bless and our prayers go to her take care

if u need any help call me 971566047454 bye

[Fallen Spartan]

Got my thoughts and prayers man. Best of luck to all of ya

[denco7]

Unfortunately we all received the heartbreaking (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3831024&postcount=1294) news about Alessandra, last May.

Maybe it is time to lock this thread as a Memorial to Little Alessandra.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=295548&stc=1&d=1268917785

[DaveShaw]

Unfortunately we all received the heartbreaking (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3831024&postcount=1294) news about Alessandra, last May.

Maybe it is time to lock this thread as a Memorial to Little Alessandra.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=295548&stc=1&d=1268917785

Agreed.

LTxda, you know where I am if you want it unlocking.

Dave