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Tommy was diagnosed with cancer in January 2025. His sisters made this page to help him navigate this process.
Tommy will be attending chemo at Newton Wellsley Hospital off and on from February to June. Each cycle starts in the clinic and he should be able to go home after a few hours with a chemo pump, returning to the clinic after a couple of days to disconnect the pump. His doctors tell him he will feel the worst on days 3-5. After one week of treatment, he will have one week off treatment.
Tommy is taking leave from his work during treatment which will be a major change of pace. He is used to running around all day, teaching children and adults how to play tennis. He may be very bored! But his cat, Boo, will probably be happy to have him around.
We will post occasional updates here and use this space to coordinate support such as donations, meals, rides, entertainment, etc.
If you have ideas or questions, feel free to contact us on here and we can help coordinate with Tommy.
how to help
Here are some ideas for how you can help. Feel free to think up your own magic, too!
donate
This stuff is expensive! Send cash on Venmo (@Tommy-Wu-3; QR below) or use the donate feature below
meals
drop off a meal or send your favorite meal delivery service credit (tommy@thoreau.com)
connect
Send a card in the mail, a text, play games, hang out
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A direct way to help out!
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