This is the videoblog of David B. Oliver. David shared his cancer journey with the world in hopes of depriving death of its strangeness. Peace be with you.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Video #5: I am not alone: Social Support and Cancer
http://youtu.be/guCqrcxRX28
In this video #5 David shares the value of social support and some of the many ways his friends and family have been supportive
In this video #5 David shares the value of social support and some of the many ways his friends and family have been supportive
Monday, December 26, 2011
Video #6: Caregiver Perspective
This video was shot days after we received some great news from our medical team.
The PET scan showed absolutely no lesions. This means that all malignancies are less than one centimeter and the chemo is WORKING!! Hopefully after our final chemo treatment we look forward to going at least six months before they reappear.
Thanks for all your kind words, it means the world to us and we read every single one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY_9dwSgHMY
The PET scan showed absolutely no lesions. This means that all malignancies are less than one centimeter and the chemo is WORKING!! Hopefully after our final chemo treatment we look forward to going at least six months before they reappear.
Thanks for all your kind words, it means the world to us and we read every single one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY_9dwSgHMY
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Video #7: Finding Hope After Chemotherapy
Now what? First round of chemotherapy is over- now it is time to find the hope in living with cancer which you are not knocking down with chemo. This video talks about finding new hope.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7e6vXQFGGw&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7e6vXQFGGw&feature=youtu.be
Monday, December 19, 2011
Video #8: Time has new meaning
In this video David discusses how time has changed given his prognosis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvVTuSzwlbs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvVTuSzwlbs
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Video #9: Reflection on Lessons Learned from Chemotherapy
http://youtu.be/0HIfiFrnvhs
David and Debbie have had time to reflect on their many lessons while David was in Chemo. They now share some of the most important lessons with you.
David and Debbie have had time to reflect on their many lessons while David was in Chemo. They now share some of the most important lessons with you.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Video #10: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
http://youtu.be/PAIrLDIDdzE
In this video David reviews the many decisions that face cancer patients and their families with the hope that others will take the time to have difficult conversations before they become necessary.
In this video David reviews the many decisions that face cancer patients and their families with the hope that others will take the time to have difficult conversations before they become necessary.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Video #11: Cancer Journey Coping Strategies
In this video David and Debbie discuss a few of the ways they have found to cope with the stress of Davids cancer journey.
Video #11: Cancer Coping Strategies
Video #11: Cancer Coping Strategies
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Video #12: Cancer: My Exit Strategy
In David's latest video he and Debbie discuss what "dying well" means for him as he outlines guidelines for decision making and his goals for his end of life care.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5SXo96r_tc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5SXo96r_tc
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Video #13: Cancer: Love and Grief
In this video David responds to a daughters question, giving advice about grief and how it is impacted by love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2H6YCuSWgA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2H6YCuSWgA
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Video #15: Following diagnosis, questions to ask your doctor before treatment
David and Debbie provide 5 questions to ask your physician after receiving your cancer diagnosis, but before choosing to receive treatment. They encourage you to print the questions below and take them with you to your physician as you discuss options for your care.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1hxhYKmlR8&feature=plcp
Summary of questions to ask your physician:
#1 – “So doctor, what are all my treatment options, what are the pros and cons of each, and what is my life expectancy with, and without treatment?”
#2 – “I’ve heard about ‘palliative care.’ What is it, and will you refer me to a palliative care physician or nurse?”
#3 – “If I choose treatment, what are the most common side effects, when will they appear, and what can I do for them?”
#4 – “How much is all this going to cost me?”
#5 – “Who will be my ‘quarterback,’ the one who will be managing all the care I am about to receive?
Video #14: "Mans Best Friend" Talks About Cancer
In this video Chewy (the Oliver Dog) talks about the cancer from his perspective as he describes his job in taking care of David and Debbie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl36YaqBf0I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl36YaqBf0I
Monday, December 12, 2011
Video #16: Cancer: A Time to Love
Living with cancer, David discusses his Special relationship with his wife Debbie
http://youtu.be/q3-wCTNjBPM
http://youtu.be/q3-wCTNjBPM
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Video 17: Cancer and Palliative Care: A Patient's Perspective
David and Debbie share the value they have found in palliative care.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWdqyNOHtYo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWdqyNOHtYo
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Video 18: Lingering Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Davids last chemotherapy was one year ago however there are still lingering side effects. Debbie and David share his experience with neuropathy- a frustrating side effect.
http://youtu.be/RgQetqTOT5g
http://youtu.be/RgQetqTOT5g
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Video 19: Cancer: Our Exit Strategy: Depriving Death of Its Strangeness
David and Debbie shared their story in a Plenary Session with 2500 hospice and palliative care professionals at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The Academy has graciously shared the audio recording of this very special presentation. We hope in sharing it we motivate others to request Palliative Care and inspire those who work so hard at delivering it to continue with this special mission. We alternate giving the patient and caregiver experience and strategies for handling this journey. Its a hour long but we believe worth sharing with you!youtu.be/nnv7upIRAPA
Monday, December 5, 2011
Video 20: Cancer's Back: Thoughts of a Dying Man
Painfully honest, David shares his intimate thoughts following the news last month that the cancer has returned.
http://youtu.be/TlhPROrSKFk
http://youtu.be/TlhPROrSKFk
Video 21: Making Memories: Moving Down the Bucket List
In this video David shares his decision not to pursue treatment for his cancer and to instead focus on making memories with his family. He reviews the many bucket list items he has been blessed to accomplish since finishing his final chemotherapy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26lCyPi2uW8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26lCyPi2uW8
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Video 22 Cancer: Caregivers Prerequisites
Debbie shares her thoughts and experiences as she has cared for David. Presence, preparation, patience, and persistence can go a long way toward helping someone take care of their friends or family.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-akvJpwLdSs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-akvJpwLdSs
Friday, December 2, 2011
Video 24: Affirmation of Life and Death: A 12-Step Program
David shares his 12-step program as applied to his cancer journey. These 12 steps have helped him maintain a positive attitude in the midst of his terminal illness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FfLRYEDKJs
Video 23: Exit Strategies
This is a video taped presentation given to the MU Medical School and Columbia community last week. A crowd of 250 professionals and citizens shared in this special experience and we are happy to share it with you. Longer than our normal videos but we hope it is useful information. Watch for a special appearance from Oliver Tappanna our six month old grandson! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBqrcMDDcHg.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Video 25: Palliative Radiation and Quality of Life
David shares his recent decision and experience with palliative radiation which successfully addressed several symptoms impacting his quality of life.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Video 26: Mountain Retreat
David welcomes you to his favorite place in the world, Rocky Mountain National Park. He shares an update on his condition, his thoughts about the decisions along the way, and his vision for his final resting place. Come enjoy the beauty and respite of Davids special place!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynr5jJqU-sM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynr5jJqU-sM
Monday, November 28, 2011
Video 27: Hospice: Its Time
David shares his journey to Hospice and describes his experience realizing his body is shutting down as his mind goes on living until his final moments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBpi-FO6FHQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBpi-FO6FHQ
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Video 28: Cancer: Two Patients, Not One
David takes this opportunity to advocate for caregivers and explain some of the things Debbie does as his caregiver. He asked health care providers to remember caregivers are patients as well. Cancer is a family disease.
Video 28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsVmU3KufQc
Video 28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsVmU3KufQc
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Celebrating the Life of David B. Oliver
In part one of Davids service the family presents a memorial video with his favorite songs and photos. David then makes a surprise visit and introduces the Master of Ceremony for his service. Dr Keith Knapp welcomes everyone and Dr. Steve Zweig discusses David as his friend.
Part One: https://youtu.be/fKqzM4vJEn4
Part Two: In part two we have David as Teacher, Father, Leader, and Jogger as well as a duet by Michelle Oliver (daughter in law) and Megan Oliver (granddaughter).
https://youtu.be/ALoDruEepUs
Part Three: This part pays tribute to David as Mentor, Explorer,Colleague,Uncle, Rebounder (Friend of Bill W), Brother, Life Long Pal, and Boss/Leader
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&feature=vm&video_id=NXsLcB3OQCw
Part Four This Finale celebrates David as Grandfather, Husband, and Mizzou Fan ending the amazing tribute
https://youtu.be/GLARKl8McyY
Part Two: In part two we have David as Teacher, Father, Leader, and Jogger as well as a duet by Michelle Oliver (daughter in law) and Megan Oliver (granddaughter).
https://youtu.be/ALoDruEepUs
Part Three: This part pays tribute to David as Mentor, Explorer,Colleague,Uncle, Rebounder (Friend of Bill W), Brother, Life Long Pal, and Boss/Leader
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&feature=vm&video_id=NXsLcB3OQCw
Part Four This Finale celebrates David as Grandfather, Husband, and Mizzou Fan ending the amazing tribute
https://youtu.be/GLARKl8McyY
Interview with Debbie on David Lile
Debbie was recently a guest on the morning radio show with David Lile in Columbia, Missouri. Hear her talk about Davids final days/hours as she continues his mission to share the cancer journey.
https://youtu.be/F5JBIGu2Ae0
https://youtu.be/F5JBIGu2Ae0
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