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Radiation day #24

Scott Cappelli September 3, 2014

Only 4 more days left. 

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Wristband pic of the week:

Scott Cappelli September 2, 2014

Thank you Mason Smith for your support!

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Brain Tumor Walk September 13th!

Scott Cappelli September 2, 2014

The Brain Tumor Walk is on Saturday September 13th at Angel Stadium. For more information please visit: http://events.braintumor.org/events/orange-county-brain-tumor-walk/event-details/

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Radiation Day #19

Scott Cappelli August 26, 2014

Frank continues his radiation at Hoag. Doesn't he look radiant? 

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Wristband pic of the week:

Scott Cappelli August 22, 2014

Thank you to all the folks at Tustin Unified for their support!

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Radiation Day #16

Scott Cappelli August 21, 2014

Frank continues his radiation at Hoag.

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Haircut time!

Scott Cappelli August 19, 2014

Frank decided it was time to get a little "trim" yesterday! 

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Radiation Day #13

Scott Cappelli August 18, 2014
"Watching the Steve Wilkos show while waiting to get nuked!" - Frank

"Watching the Steve Wilkos show while waiting to get nuked!" - Frank

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Frank the Tank Fundraiser.

Scott Cappelli August 18, 2014

THANK YOU for all those who came out to the Frank the Tank fundraiser over the weekend. And a special THANK YOU to the Hyneman family for having us over! Really appreciate it!

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Wristband pic of the week:

Scott Cappelli August 14, 2014

Thank you Katie Barnes for your support!

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Radiation Day #11

Scott Cappelli August 14, 2014

Frank continues his Radiation at Hoag.

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Wristband pic of the week:

Scott Cappelli August 7, 2014

Thank you to the Hornback family for your support!

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Radiation Day #5

Scott Cappelli August 6, 2014
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Frank continues his radiation.

Scott Cappelli August 4, 2014

Frank is currently undergoing 28 rounds of radiation at Hoag Hospital. He should be done with his treatment on September 9, 2014.

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Wristband pic of the week:

Scott Cappelli August 1, 2014

Thank you to the George Family for their support!

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Frank's Radiation Schedule:

Scott Cappelli August 1, 2014
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Frank starts radiation.

Scott Cappelli July 31, 2014

Earlier today, Frank began his radiation treatment at Hoag Hospital. It was day 1 of 28 days (of radiation). So, only 27 more! 

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Frank started Chemo last night.

Scott Cappelli July 30, 2014

Last night, Frank started chemotherapy (for the third time). He had some slight nausea, but overall did great. He won't have to take it again for another six weeks. He starts radiation tomorrow.

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UPDATE on Frank:

Scott Cappelli July 28, 2014

Today at UCLA, Frank's oncologist told us her plan to deal with Frank's brain tumor. He's going to do CHEMOTHERAPY (1 cycle every 6 weeks, starting immediately) and RADIATION simultaneously.

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MRI today!

Scott Cappelli July 28, 2014

Right now frank is currently getting an MRI done at UCLA. Hopefully the tumor has NOT spread. He meets with the doctor in a few hours to talk about the next step. 

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ABOUT FRANK:

 At the age of 19, Frank was taken to Hoag Hospital after suffering from a Grand Mal seizure. It was there, where doctors told him he had a Glioblastoma Astrocytomatumor. They immediately removed it, then proceeded to treat Frank with a round of Radiation. Several years later, in 2006, Frank suffered another Grand Mal seizure. The tumor had returned! Frank’s family decided to take him to UCLA. Frank met with top neurosurgeon Dr. Linda Liau, who removed his tumorfor the 2nd time. Frank then received 18 weeks of radiation followed by 24 months of chemotherapy.  In 2008, Frank finally finished his chemotherapy and started to pursue a “normal” life. Since then, he is trying to make up for lost time (ie. school/work). Despite the scar on his scalp, you wouldn’t know Frank has Brain cancer! He is a very optimistic fun loving guy, who cares more about others then himself. In May of 2013, Frank suffered another Grand Mal seizure. He returned to UCLA, yet again, to discover his tumor was back. He started 12 months of chemotherapy in June of 2013, in hopes to keep his tumor from growing.

Despite his setbacks, Frank currently works as a Behavioral Interventionist for Tustin Unified School District and also attends California State University of Fullerton.  

UPDATE (Jan 2016):

Unfortunately, Frank passed away on 1.09.16. He was 32 years old.

At a Don't Worry Be Happy event. 

At a Don't Worry Be Happy event. 

Actual receipt for Frank's first round of CHEMO! $660 

Actual receipt for Frank's first round of CHEMO! $660

 

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