Rick Grossman

Profile Updated: April 4, 2024
Residing In: Seattle, WA USA
Spouse/Partner: Wasn't legal until 2015....a bit late to start looking
Occupation: retired
Children: none
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2024
Discovered 1.5 years ago that I have the Braca2 gene defect. 1/40 Ashkenzi Jews have this gene. This gene destroys cells that have other genetic defects. Those with this genetic defect are unable to prevent cancers, specifically prostate, breast, cervical, ovarian, and Pancreatic. The body is not able to fight back against them. So those with this defect have a high chance of developing these cancers which grow rapidly. I found this out when I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer that had spread throughout my body. It is in remission. On average it takes 2 years until the cancer comes back. The treatment to keep this in remission has caused me to lose most of my lean muscle mass. Just getting off the sofa or standing is exhausting. I will meet my doctor next week. The treatment is not compatible with life. Not sure what my options are. Trying tp manage everythign needed now.

2022
After years of struggling in maintaining relationships and developing friends, I’ve come to the understanding that I’m on the autistic spectrum. When one meets someone from another country, you understand that they speak differently maybe have different ways of interacting and you accept that.

But if someone born here doesn’t act quite right, we just consider them weird or bothersome. I’ve been learning a lot about how I think differently from other people and communicate differently. Sometimes it’s like speaking a different language. I am happy I’m connecting with other people on the spectrum, and realizing it many of the difficulties I’ve had over the years.



Science Teacher
Non-profit creator/director
Computer Trainer (Sit, computer! Now, roll over.)
Computer Sales Tech Support
Business sales for AT&T
Sales Support
Marketing Communications
Toy Store Owner (Children's)
Museum Manager

Lived in Philly, Houston, Los Angeles, Central NJ, and Seattle.
60 years before awareness of ADHD and Autism Spectrum

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In September 2022, I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. It had already spread to my spine, hip, lungs and shoulder.. as soon as I was able to escape Kaiser Permanente I started receiving treatment at Fred Hutchinson. Mine is a very aggressive form, Glisan nine stage four. So far am I treatment seem to be working and have brought my PSA from 40 down to 0.3. As it turns out the speed has to do with the fact that I inherited the BRCA2 gene. Often called the breast cancer gene. Turns out this gene can cause pancreatic cancer colon cancer prostate cancer and even skin cancer one out of 40 people who are Eastern European Jews have this gene. If your ancestors are Ashkenazi, ask your doctor to be tested. (Chemo hair.)

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