Comments on: Tree Man Dede Koswara Getting Better

By: chica

chica — Mon, 16 May 2011 03:30:48 +0000

Hey,
Sorry I missed the last 20 comments or so, because I got sick of the religious banter back and forth… I simply wanted to find out where to learn more of Dede’s success with his treatments… I am a nurse with a couple of decades dedicated to infectious disease, and have only seen one other case (also a young man, early 30′s with rampant HPV); I would love to find out the specifics of his treatment, and feel I may be able to help with getting him some assistance if he needs it as far as medication and outpatient surgery. I would just like to know what has already been done, and the medical plan of care for now. The patient I treated ended up needing some plastic surgery, and due to the extreme nature of the case, and some letters, (and a little pleading) we were able to get this done pro bono; and the patient went back to earning his college degree, instead of hiding out, embarrassed, no medical insurance, and basically being eaten away a little bit at a time. Anyone with info, please hook me up…. Thanks!!!

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Warning ! Don't put your eye in a vacuum — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:08:22 +0000

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By: Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:52:03 +0000

Just a small sidenote…@Amy who stated, “I’m a teacher at a Catholic private school. I’m not Catholic, either. I am Christian.”

Catholics are Christian. The Catholic is the first and original Christian church that St. Peter started. Remember, Jesus said in Mathew 16 “And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church”

We are both Christian; however, I am a Catholic and you are a “Protestant.”

Of course people realize what you meant. It’s just a personal peeve.

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:17:20 +0000

My heart goes out for Dede to be cured.I really feel it with him and pray that he should become normal and live a normail life.
However, we also discovered an african male in Africa infected with the same disease ( cutaneous horns ) tree like warts disease.We therefore have developed a med and have been treating him now for three weeks.We are really inspired by the succcess of the development and improvement ,and this is pointing to a adequate treatment . The warts have started to dry up and fall off bit by bit ,as well the huge growth around his neck have become smaller and some of the growths have disappeared already.Prior to the treatment he could not sleep, but is able to sleep now. He always had a bad smell, pains, itching and his body use to feel heavy. He feels lighter now , able to sleep,no longer itching and no longer have any more pains. We are working very hard to improve our Invention. We have discovered thats our meds are effective for his condition.

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:44:53 +0000

I hope that a complete cure would be discovered for Dede.I will always inspire the Doctors involve treating him.
On the other hand we also discovered an african male suffering of the same disease and we are treating him with meds developed by us and being on our treatment for the last three weeks he is progressing very well as the warts are starting to disappear and we belive that we are on the right track of the development of our meds and he will be cured.We have so far made successfull progress in the treatment and have photografic proof as he is progressing.

Good luck for the future Dede

By: twilight princess

twilight princess — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:22:22 +0000

Oh, and Momo, you’ve said it best of all. I just scrolled down & didn’t realize CastBC had stopped commenting (hence my last post), but i was also trying to make the point that the hateful details are very unnecessary in this conversation.
Well, regardless of religious creed, we all know one thing: Love conquers all.

Thank you for your common-sense contribution, ‘cuz not many have the calm heart to say it.

By: twilight princess

twilight princess — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:16:11 +0000

All’s I’ve got to say is that I hope there ARE other natural or other home remedies out there to supplement that Vitamin A treatment. It seems that if Dede has come this far, it’s very possible to get those last bits of warts gone–and return FULL usage of his fingers. I haven’t heard the Clorox treatment, but if there’s any scientific data out there (and they are the same KIND of warts in this situation) to support, it seems to be worth a spot test! (maybe on his leg, not the delicate & just-healed hands)
I read in another blog about Dede that someone suggested adding lots of raisins to his diet. I haven’t heard this one, either, but I don’t see how it could hurt (especially in strengthening his immune system).
To Janice & WhoaNelly, I think you are both right. Yeah, it kinda went too far off-focus, but conversations do tend to do that. I just think the extreme parts are a bit much.

CastroBC, the irony may be hard to ignore, but we don’t need your extra help to see that. My Bible states that there’s a time & place for everything– this is indeed neither the time nor the place for your prejudice. This story is about a human who is suffering; have some compassion! When you started generalizing and NAME-CALLING, you began to misrepresent MY faith. Please stop slandering my Lord & Savior. Thanks!

By: RC8e

RC8e — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:49:02 +0000

Good for him. He’s suffered more than any of us could imagine.

By: Branden

Branden — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:38:56 +0000

I Am So Sorry For Him. I Hope The Best for Him

By: jeremy

jeremy — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:50:59 +0000

Religionisabelief says:

“Also for all the people who say”well how was god created” God was already there he has always been
He created everything which includes space and time
Btw if you have a problem with me
I’m 15/christian very religious/and american
i believe people need to be more openminded and get over themselves”

WE need to get more open-minded?

The thing that I just want to know from religious nut jobs – any one will do – is this: what is it about science and scientific ideas that scares you so much? You know all those little conveniences in life that you no doubt take for granted? Things like electricity, medicine, hospitals, cellphones, running water, aeroplanes, tvs, Xboxs, computers, phones, cars, roads, flushing toilets, clothes, schools, buildings, particle accelerators, satellites… you know, little things like those? Created by men of unbelievable insight and intelligence – men of science and reason. Not by god, or Jebus Christ, or Buddha, or Mohammed…. by men of learning.

And these same men have effectively proved, with centuries of scientific proof, that we share a common ancestor with every other living thing on earth, and that there is really no such thing as god. Just accept it. People with YOUR mindset several hundred years ago argued that the Sun went round the Earth…. people who were as sure of themselves as you are about your silly little gods. Get with the times.

By: Prospere Cadillak

Prospere Cadillak — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:48:13 +0000

Your religious discussion is boring and doesn’t belong here.
Move out.

By: momo

momo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:36:10 +0000

Dudes. Get over the Cast-man. He peaced out a long time ago.

Instead of arguing about religion, why not just leave it at this: If you believe in God, pray for Dede. If not, keep him in your thoughts and hope he gets the best treatment modern science can facilitate.

What has brought us together here is not a debate about religion but the story of a remarkably strong man, so keep in mind that each person visiting this page is part of his support system and make it about love. Make it about something more than attacking those around you. We’re all together for the same reason no matter how our beliefs influence our interpretation of his situation.

By: inflamenace

inflamenace — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:57:41 +0000

CastroBC doesn’t know what AD stands for? That’s absolute stupidity..how can you say AD is for After Death?! Never heard of Anno Domini?! Where do these people glean all this ignorance?!!

By: Harpoon

Harpoon — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:13:42 +0000

All the comments which make this into a religion debate instead of about Dede’s journey to recovery makes me even sure that I SHOULD BELIEVE IN GOD BUT NOT RELIGIONS!!!
1. Religions caused Fanaticism which caused divisiveness which caused most wars in the world
2. Fanaticism also makes you stupid…(case and point CastroBC), if you notice all religions bottom line is collecting money….if NOT howcome so many so called religion heads (any kind religions) become very rich

Just to name these 2 reasons, I’m sure GOD do not intend HIS/HER NAME to be used by humans this way….if NOT then I dun even want to pray to ANY GODS WHO CONDONE WARS FOR ANY REASONS!!!

And for CastroBC…I bet that you never even been to Indonesia have you???…so shut the F@#CK up before you start commenting on my Country you racist bastard!!!…Indonesia unlike many believe, are not run RADICAL MUSLIM, in fact they are mostly MODERATE Muslim (btw before becoming a NON BELIEVER I am a Catholic) who accept and respect other religions (which cannot be said the same with you). And do you know how big even the country is???? it is consist of thousand of islands and some of them are remote…yes we are developing country unlike the western which mostly are developed countries…but that doesn’t make you be a SMUG!!!…. RESPECT DUDE IF YOU WANT TO BE RESPECTED!!!

By: Religionisabelief

Religionisabelief — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:13:05 +0000

You know after i read the story i felt very sad, and then i began to read the comments. It annoys me that people will come to a thread bitch and complain and tell everyone whats wrong with that person etc. etc. and yet look at the story. Thats what i came here to read about not about a bunch of egotistical morons who think their way is the only one.
Also for all the people who say”well how was god created” God was already there he has always been
He created everything which includes space and time

Btw if you have a problem with me
I’m 15/christian very religious/and american
i believe people need to be more openminded and get over themselves

By: Sug

Sug — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:39:39 +0000

I’m a Christian as well. I’m passionate about my faith and what I believe. Everyone just needs to stop arguing about religion and take this disagreement elsewhere. The man has suffered enough without childish bickering taking the forefront. Lets just all agree to wish Dede the best. Those of us that pray do so, those of us that don’t, still wish him well with words of encouragement. Let our opinions stay where they should in our heads and stop being judgmental and prejudiced. Those of us that are Christian don’t be so quick to judge and show Christ. Those of you who aren’t don’t be so quick to judge as well and do what it is you do to help encourage the man. Lets take it away from ourselves and our opinions this is about Dede. Please!

By: fox

fox — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:59:05 +0000

God bless you Dede I hope you’ll be healthy again

By: Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:52:34 +0000

It’s amazing what you can find with Google. I did a quick search for Dr. Anthony Gaspari, and located his webpage at the University of Maryland Medical Center. (Dr Gaspari is seen on some of the videos circulating.) He has a frequently asked questions page about Dede Koswara, and one of the questions is “Is there anything people can do to help Dede?” Here is their answer:

Our Department of Dermatology has established a foundation. For those who are interested in donating to the ‘Fund For Dede’, please contact

Ms. Betsy Satosky
405 W. Redwood St., 6th floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
E-mail: fsatosky@som.umaryland.edu

Donations are tax deductible, and will be forwarded to Dede.

You can find Dr. Gaspari’s page here: http://www.umm.edu/doctors/anthony_a_gaspari.html
Q&A page: http://www.umm.edu/dermatology/faq_treeman.htm

By: kelli

kelli — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:00:35 +0000

(Jenny and Marc)
I respect your beliefs completly, and I can see where you guys are coming from, but just to let you know I’m a Christian and not all of us are all judgemental and think we’re better than everyone else, we’re not all like that and Christians should know better than to act like that

By: jhoz rockezta

jhoz rockezta — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:50:27 +0000

you touch my life…..nobody could do…………. i will always pray 2 God that he give u more strength so that u can overcome that trials..remember that he will never leave u….God love u so much….