please see if 'right to try' laws will get you access to the drug in the trial that you wanted! Ask your doctor to help get it (from NCBI "Right to try, like expanded access, allows the use of an experimental drug outside of clinical trials to treat people with serious or life-threatening diseases."
19 year GBM extreme survivor here and you've got the right mindset for it. Art is so important in this journey, I started a nonprofit art community for survivors, caregivers and the support circle that offers scholarships for that exact reason. I can't wait to see all the puppets and videos you create during this time! It'll be tough still for awhile but with such a great attitude, you've got this! 🤞for your trial
All my prayers to you . Definitely, you will be soon cured. Please my advise you that I reversed my thyroids low and high, and my type 2 diabetic . I changed my nutrition, and some exercises did mindfulness and internment fasting . I learned and trained myself about products that we consume and use can be toxic for our body . Research and learn . I will support you all the way. Take care. ❤
Heart broken...This sucks. My daughter had a juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma that mutated into something weird after six years that was faster growing. I love your being so positive but I know how scary this is. Everyone here at my studio is sending you and your family all the love, all the good and healing vibes and that you find a treatment to kick this this things booty. My daughter went through three remissions, it wasn't easy it was in her brainstem and cerebellum. If there are folks in the puppet community reading this let's get together and embrace this awesome man and his family as he does the hard work! Love your fall risk bracelet (heart). Healing, healing, healing.
Hoping the best for you. Love that you are not giving up. I started watching you because I was kind of curious about making and having my own puppet. My ADHD has pulled me in all kinds of directions, but I keep watching you. I'm a colon cancer survivor. Do NOT stop fighting. As long as you have breath, make sure you let cancer know that they picked the wrong guy! Here for you!
I'm no puppeteer or puppet maker, but I stumbled upon your channel at the beginning of your cancer journey. Since then I have grown to admire you greatly as a creator due to your dedication to your craft, and more so for the incredibly supportive community you've cultivated. Adam, thanks for giving everyone here countless lessons not only in creative expression, but a HUGE lesson in courage in the face of adversity. You are an inspiration, and we will have your back all the way brother 👊
Rarely comment on youtube videos, life long lurker when it comes to RU-vid. Stumbled across your channel and it was a rabbit hole that i got lost in. I've met multiple professional puppeteers who were inspired by you and your videos, i cannot even imagine how many kids you've expanded the horizon on. You are such a kind, charismatic person and willing to share as much as you can. tho i've never physically met you, you've become part of my life story- along with that i can assume are hundreds of thousands of other people's lives as well. Keep up the content and keep up the strength! Thanks again for everything you've done, sharing is the ultimate form of caring.
Adam, you and your family are in my thoughts, I hope that you get into a good clinical trail. You have been such an inspiration to me, you are one of the people that taught me how to puppeteer, I love using puppets with children (I was an early childhood Educator, but I am developing a storytime youtube channel and I'm going to incorporate puppets) I find that puppets really engage children, because puppets are approachable for children (sometimes more approachable then adults) and they help you tell engaging stories. You keep going Adam, I know you can get through this, and I hope that you continue to do what brings you joy. You, your wife and children are in my thoughts, keep going Adam, don't loose hope and don't give up 😊
Its not that clinical trials are competitive .they aren't. Every trial has a strict protocol ie design, in which it is calculated in advance how many patients are needed to confidently ascertain whether the findings are genuine outcomes due to treatment or a chance outcome. Each trial has very strict criteria for entry otherwise too many interfering variables make it impossible to interpret data. So therefore recruitment is strictly limited according to the design and patients must meet specific criteria ..there may also be a timeline to follow. Therefore the investigators in the hospitals recruiting patients for the sponsor have no choice but to follow the design they are handed. There are also funding issues. Clinical trials cost millions to run and they are budgeted for a fixed number of patients. With all these factors in mind your chance of being recruited depends on your suitability as well as how early on in the recruitment process you happen to approach it. It really is that complicated. Not a competition.
Not ridiculous at all, focusing on your art is very beneficial, especially in this situation. Good to hear you're not giving up sir!! You got this! Your family got this. God bless please!
Make a puppet version of your tumor and get a good look at it face to face. So you can stare it down and say what you have to say to it, and maybe hear what it has to say for itself, and why it's taking you on this journey. We love you, Adam. Levi, my son, and I are in a world of puppets and he thinks you're the best thing ever. I would be fascinated to see what kind of puppet you'd come up with to represent the hitchhiker in your head.
Dear Adam, I am writing you from Greece. I came across you while looking for how to make my own puppets. You have been my inspiration for many years, you made me smile with your videos and taught me so much. You are a giving, kind, and patient soul. I can't help like everyone else with the difficulty you are going through. I will do what I can. I will pray to God to make you victorious. I know that all things are possible to him that believeth. With much love and appreciation.
Thank you for the update, and I am sorry about the progression. Speaking from other experiences, the unknown and the waiting are perhaps the worst parts. Keep going strong, you all got this!
I’m praying for you, Adam. You’ve inspired me to start my own TikTok account with my puppet and I don’t know where I will be without your helpful videos.❤
Thank you for keeping us updated, even as you're going through all this. My mom is 4 weeks (of 6) through radiation, and will start chemo when she's done. Never lose hope. You are strong. You and your family are always in our prayers. ❤
My mother had cancer and is now cancer free and my brother has cancer too but keeps his spirit up. He had 11 surgeries last year which wasn't easy at all. They gave him two years to live and he is now in year 4. And things looking better now. I really believe their zest for life kept them alive. Don't get me wrong. They had many dark moments, especially after surgery. But their overall appetite for life kept them going. It is very helpful to surround yourself with people who believe in your healing. I'm sending you my love and prayers from Germany my friend. 🙏🔥☀️
Adam your passion for puppetry and generous sharing of your knowledge as a professional maker has changed my life, and I know many others could say the same. You’re an amazing artist, educator, and person and I’m in awe of your journey. I look forward to seeing you on the other side of this difficult time in your life.
You are a great person, an excellent teacher. It hurts us a lot that a person with your talent and charisma is going through this situation. All of us who recognize your work hope that you have a speedy recovery and that all of this situation is left behind. ❤
I wish you so much luck with the trials, im sending as much love as i can, being an internet stranger ❤ I made my very first puppet recently, and ive learned so so much from your channel. Thank you so much for everything you do, youre very important to the puppetry world and i hope you know it. Sending so much love your way! ❤
Really wishing you the best, dude. You're a hecking inspiration, got me into the puppet making game while I felt lost during the pandemic. But thank you for everything. It's has helped me get thru. Fuck cancer and kick its ass.
Keep at it! I’m right there with you im this journey. I just had to end my clinical trial on Thursday as it wasn’t working. Met with my doctor an hour or so ago and am going onto a different treatment that will hopefully balance things out so we can try and find another clinical trial to work on. My goal was to make it to Christmas. Then once I hit that my wedding anniversary. Now we’re working towards my birthday. Then after than my daughters birthday. And I’ll keep setting goals like that as long as I can. So much to do still!
You're a legend man. One of the bravest people I've ever seen. Thanks to your videos and patterns I have fulfilled my lifelong dream of making puppets, with four completed projects. You have made a massive difference in my life, and I will be forever grateful for that. Warm wishes from the UK!
Your videos helped my daughter and I to create a puppet for a school project around 3 years ago. You have a great attitude and through the grace of GOD you will get through this time! 🙏
Keep going Adam and stay strong, you have thousands of us rooting for you, here's hoping you get into a clinical trial really soon, sending positive thoughts to you and your family. Thank you again for your generous spirit, for sharing your passion and bringing so much joy into the world. My son and I have spent many happy hours making puppets following along with your videos and we look forward to many more in the future :) xo
What is there to say, you fight like hell!! Sending all the love and thoughts to help xxx if the mind is strong the body stands a much better chance xxxx
Hey man; firstly, happy birthday. Going through something like this, those milestones may seem like small potatoes, but they're pretty important. Secondly, what a tease with that clinical trial. That's a heck of a roller coaster that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Thirdly, I'm rooting for you. Staying strong means you don't give up, not that you have to act like you're unbothered. That's not to say that I think you're not giving yourself the time to take care of yourself; that's just to say keep it up. From our narrow perspective into your life, you're doing great. Thanks for the update.
This just breaks heart completely! You're such an amazing dude and by god you don't deserve this! Next pay check i swear my support shall be fierce!!! I believe in you!!! ❤
I wish you all the best. A clinical trial saved my life several years back. I got hurt a coal mine and spent 10 days in a coma. The doctor where telling my family that i had more then a 97% change of not pulling through. The broken back wasn't what was killing me. It was acute respiratory distress symptoms. I was drowning on my own fluids and they couldn't pump it out fast enough. The lung doctor that was trying to save me happened to read about a study from a mid western university that was testing some sort of drug for the exact same condition. Thank god the stars aligned just right and i was perfect for the test and a few hours later i got the drugs. 6 hours after that i was off the ventilator, out of CCU, in a regular room, screaming for something to eat and trying to flirt with some of the nurses! I went from dieing for the past 10 day to dieing to go home in half a day!
I only just got into puppetry, and finding your videos, where you share your passion with such engagement and positivity, has been such a delightful push into a weird, fun and felty universe. The universe ain't done with you yet ✨ thank you for all the work you've already done, and thank you for all the good work you'll do in future. It's good to see you're not taking the whole thing lying down! Keep up the amazing work, we're all cheering from the sidelines.
I normally don't pray but you are one of the few outside of family and friends I pray to with your journey. We all have your back and agree you have more to show the world.
Adam I've never met you in person and maybe never will but you feel like a friend to me. I"ve been watching your videos for several years and you are always an inspiration to me on several levels. I'm praying for you. God is the great physician. I want to encourage you to be trusting in Him. John chap. 15; Psalm 103:8-14
Can i offer a big big friendly loving hug from here? I just wish you all the best, you are a sunshine in a complicated harsh world, and you really deserve all the best ❤
Adam, Thank you for taking time to share your progress with us, your unwashed masses (lol, just kidding. I showered today). I have really struggled with emotions around your diagnosis and I've avoided watching this video since it's upload... I first found your channel when I was struggling with some dark experiences and you were/are one of the lights in my world. Cancer is so unfair and the best people seem to be struck by it when there are so many people who skate by... Having had cancer twice (as a very young parent at 32, and again 14 years later) it has been really hard to process seeing such an amazing, young person have this come into their world. There are so many people who have had their lives bettered for you being here on YT and I can only imagine the positive impact you've had for your students but mostly your own children and wife. I know your diagnosis isn't about me - it's just brought a lot of painful memories for me and my deepest wish is that you get into a trial that is successful for you and you are healed and still here with us for many years to come. Less for us, but definitely and penultimately, for your family who love you so much. So, long comment short, May the universe bring you all the things you need to be healed and well. If part of that means we lose you from RU-vid, so long as you are here with your immediate family and loved ones, I'd be okay with that. So much love and many blessings sent your way, from me to you.
Hi! I've been watching your channel a lot to learn about puppet building, and I just wanted to send you some support during this difficult season. Your videos bring me so much happiness and brighten up my day. It's so kind of you to share your knowledge of puppeteering with the world. You're an amazingly talented person. I'll be praying for you to find healing and recovery from cancer. John 3:16 💛
You are an amazing person Adam! Stay strong and know that you have tons of people cheering you on! We adore you! I made my first puppet a few years ago thanks to you! ❤ love and hugs your way and always!-❤Vanessa
We have always been fans and will continue to be so--we reference you, your work and all you do to help young children believe in art, design, imagination and puppetry! May you find the right place, trial, treatments and healing as you continue to very difficult journey! Please know that you and your family continue to be in our utmost thoughts, prayers and best wishes!
You passion for what you love doing is really wonderful to see. The challenges you and your family are facing can easily interfere with that but you and your spirit hasn’t let it. Never let it my friend! I happily stumbled across your videos 6 months ago and I am clumsily replicating your baby Yoda process into a Pikachu puppet. I’ll get it there and you will get there too!! Blessings to you and your family!!
I wish you strength and lots of love to carry you through this time. I will think of you and thank you for your inspiration. Kind regards from Germany Stefan
Thank you so much for this update! I logged in to RU-vid to check on you and didn't see anything...then went down the YT rabbit hole instead of getting back to work but hey...the delay was worth it 😁! You're surrounded with love and we're all holding your hands!
We love you, Adam! We are all looking forward to moving past this and creating more puppets with you! I am so happy you're ready and moving on to continuing your art, and taking your teaching, and family to new heights! Let's GOOOOOOO, Adam!!! You got this!!!
Hey man, My mother one year ago to this date had a WHO grade 1 diffusion Melanoma, and it was almost entirely removed. We just celebrated the one year anniversary at lunch time. She use to work on some of the Sesame street costumes and briefly got to meet Frank Oz and Jim Henson. She instilled in me a great love for the Muppets and Puppets in general and I have shared your videos with her some. I have been subscriber for several years and trust me man your gonna pull though this. I speak for both my Mom and I when I say we love your content.
Wow, I live in Belgium and have only just found you and all your inspiration on puppetry.THANK YOU! I'm rooting for you. May your resilience and your creativity pull you through 🙏🙏🌻🌻
Hi Adam! Like many others have said here in the comments, you have the right attitude to battle it. I started watching your videos learning to make puppets for my daughter and I. You are an inspiration not just for us, but also your precious little girl. Keep going!!!! We love you!
Love from the Netherlands 🇾🇪 You are such a great teacher and inspirator not only in puppetry but in life too. Thank you, Adam, prayers and thoughts! 💞
You are a fearless warrior! Praying for you to continue in courage and hope. Praying that another door will open for you in the days to come. Hope and Faith - remain strong.
Adam, my prayers go out to you. I love your optimism and enthusiasm to share your talent and positivity. You are so inspiring as an educator, and especially as a kind and loving human being. May you be granted a cure because this world needs more people like you.
Adam! All the strength and positive energy I can muster is headed your way! You are brave! You are beautiful! You've got a lot of people behind you as you bravely traverse this scary situation. Lots of love to you and yours! Stay strong!
Hi Adam. I found you a few years ago when looking to build a puppet for my kids. I have been around puppets all my life my father worked on TV show like munch bunch in you in 80's he also was a pioneer in design of mech systems and we had a half scale human robot in my house early 80's also. I was shocked to here you have chance from watching Adam Savage so re found you now. I wish you all the best sir.
Just now coming across your channel. I need to watch some prior videos. I’m praying for the best for you. I lost my sister to brain cancer. Hopefully the doctors can get you cancer free. I love your positive attitude. To me, attitude is almost everything with faith being first! I ll watch your puppet videos. Keep going!
found your channel last week when i was tasked with building some puppets for a film shoot- needless to say your voice and advice got me through the painstaking process. seeing this video choked me up. i’m rooting for you man. you got this.
I love watching your videos with my kids. From my family to yours, we wish, hope and pray that you find the treatment you deserve. You are such an inspiring person.
We’re rooting for you! I’m so inspired and grateful for the way that even through this tough journey, you continue to educate your viewers about things like clinical trials. You’re a truly gifted teacher and we’re so lucky that you share that with us in this format. Sending all our best thoughts for a great clinical trial for you that gives you tons of time to do all that you dream of!
Hi Adam, We are praying for you and your family. You are a blessing in my life and that of other people in the world. You will come out of this and give testimony of victory. Let us glorify the name of Our God together. God is in control of everything. Everything is under God's control. If this is happening there is a purpose. Have faith hope. My name is Marcelo Meneses, Pernambuco, Brazil A big hug.
Hermano. Te enviamos a tu familia y a tí mucho amor y valor desde Colombia. Tu trabajo me ha inspirado y he aprendido muchísimo. Te admiro, respeto y agardezco que haya gente como vos en este mundo. Tienes mucho que entregar al mundo. Recupérate para que vengas a Colombia. Aquí tienes las puertas abiertas cuando quieras venir. Una razón más para no rendirse y seguir dando la pelea.
You have the right attitude, Adam. I believe you will get through this too and I'm sending lots and lots of love and healing vibes your way. By the way, thanks for all you do in the puppet world. You're amazing!
I love the attitude, You are going to pull through this. (been watching the channel on the sidelines a very long time, growing up I wanted to be a puppeteer)
My heart is absolutely heavy for you. You are such a beautiful soul and I cannot say enough about how special you are and how much light you bring into this dark world. You are absolutely in my every prayer, my brother.
Hi from Scotland I just stubbled across your channel. What a great energy you have. Your positivity is so refreshing, and it will help you on this difficult journey. I pray you get on a trail asap.
Dude you helped me raise my kids! Thank you!!! We wanted to find a new craft one day, and we decided to try making puppets. Over the years weve made puppets solely by using your content. We just finished one a few days ago. Man im praying for you. Thank you!!
