B757 Captain Adrian Suskin Battles Cancer, launches Blog.
We have an update on B757 Captain Adrian Suskin and his battle with cancer thanks to MD-11 Captain Allan Goldstein. Captain Goldstein also wants crewmembers to be aware of a blog that Adrian has begun writing to update family and friends on his progress at:
Suskin was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his right lung in February 2008. He has since undergone intensive radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Despite initial success, a body scan revealed a new cancerous site on the same lung. That prompted another round of chemo and another long battle in his ongoing war with cancer.
In June 2009, Adrian began an innovative treatment program whereby doctors remove a specimen from the actual tumor and the cells are injected into mice to ultimately determine the most effective treatment options. Adrian is nearing the end of that treatment.
Allan Goldstein tells IPNN Interactive, “Adrian is putting on weight again and finding his sense of humor that those who have flown with him remember him for. Without a doubt, Adrian is known as one of those pilots who we love to fly with because from the beginning to the end of the trip, it will be non-stop laughter”.
On Adrian’s blog website, crewmembers will have an option to reply or contact Adrian directly. He would love to hear from his fellow UPS/IPA mates.
The IPA Executive Board and Staff wish Adrian and his family all of the best as he continues his fight against cancer.
Carpe Diem.
Hello Adrian, today was the first day that I heard about your bout with cancer. I am sure you will beat it. Having flown with you, I sense you are not a praying man, but I hope I'm wrong about that. Grace and I will certainly pray that you will end up in remission.
ReplyDeleteAdrian,
ReplyDeleteYou always provoked and inspired thought in me after our brief conversations ended. Many times it was long after I stopped laughing from your dry but very witty dissertations. Please know that you have made a very favorable impression not only on me, but also on the many other brothers in brown. I cannot pretend to know your sufferings through this ordeal but turn your pain into passion and your passion into action. Your strong character and infectious wit will get you through these tough times and put your name back on the screen.
Most sincerely and with my very best wishes for a speedy recovery,
Ron Paterson
757 Captain (ONT)
Adrian,
ReplyDeleteYou look ready to go a few rounds. I am sure that Fish pointed out that his name was above yours on the departure board. Ask him to look me up if he has Anchorage layovers. Should be an interesting game at Azteca next weekend. Stay strong.
Cheers, Pat
Yo Adrian. Glad you had an enjoyable cruise. Give a buzz when you feel up to it for update on Jerry & all in DFW land. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteDaniel, Pamela, & Christopher