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BOB O'CONNOR: 1944-2006
SLIDESHOW:
Mayor Bob O'Connor Memory Album
VIDEOS:
Former Spokesperson Remembers Mayor O'Connor
Reporter David Johnson's Interview With O’Connor Family
Candid Conversation With O'Connor Family
O'Connor Family Helps Dedicate New Tribute To Late Mayor
Catching Up With O'Connor Family
O'Connor's Doctor Talks About Mayor's Cancer Battle
Judy O'Connor Talks About Husband's Legacy - Part I
Judy O'Connor Talks About Husband's Legacy - Part II
Exclusive Interview With Corey O'Connor
Corey O'Connor Supports New Mayor
U.S. House Of Representatives Honors Mayor Bob O'Connor
Tribute To Mayor Bob O'Connor
Corey O'Connor Leads Mass In Steelers Polka
Judy O'Connor Talks About Marriage With Mayor
Heidy Garth Talks About Father's Honorable Name
Terrance O'Connor On Father's Faith
City Turns Out For Farewell To Mayor
Close Friend Shares Stories Of O'Connor's Life
O'Connor's Doctor Talks About Mayor's Cancer Battle
Lines Form To Say Goodbye To Mayor
City Begins To Bid Farewell To Mayor O'Connor
Remembering Life Of Mayor Bob O'Connor
Mayor Bob O'Connor Dies Of Cancer
City Watching, Waiting For News On O'Connor: Team 11 Coverage
City Awaiting Word On Mayor O'Connor
Dr. Mike Rosen Sorts Out Confusion About Mayor
Mayor Suffers Seizures, In Serious Conditions
Mayor's Wife Helps With Bracelet Sales
Prayers From Pittsburghers For Mayor O'Connor
Staffers Continue Mayor's Work
Deputy Mayor Talks About O'Connor's Cancer Battle
Doctors Begin Mayor's Radiation Immediately
Mayor O'Connor Releases Letter To People Of Pittsburgh
Doctors: No Change In Mayor's Tumors
Team 11 Coverage: O'Connor Appoints Deputy Mayor
Doctors Cautiously Optimistic About Mayor O'Connor
Mayor's Wife Clears Up Rumors About O'Connor's Recovery
Pittsburghers Sign Banners For Mayor
Mayor Battles Side Effects
Docs: Mayor Slept Peacefully
Channel 11's Exclusive Interview With Mayor O'Connor's Son
Cards, Letters Pour Into Mayor's Office
Doctors Update Mayor's Condition
Team 11 Coverage: Mayor Begins Treatment
Mayor O'Connor Diagnosed For Cancer
MESSAGE BOARD:
Offer Condolences To Mayor's Family & Friends
TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
7/6: Hospitalized with flu-like symptoms
7/8: Released from hospital
7/10: Readmitted to hospital
7/10: Announced mayor had primary CNS lymphoma
7/11: Received first chemotherapy treatment
8/6: Doctors discover fluid build up
8/17: Began IMRT radiation treatments
8/28: New drain insterted into brain
8/31: Condition called "hour-to-hour"
9/1: Mayor O'Connor died
9/7: Funeral For Mayor Held CNS LYMPHOMA:
Cancer that arises in the lymphoid tissue found in the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord. LINKS:
Cancer.gov
UPMC Cancer Centers
Nat'l Institute for Health
Mayor Bob O'Connor Memory Album
VIDEOS:
Former Spokesperson Remembers Mayor O'ConnorReporter David Johnson's Interview With O’Connor FamilyCandid Conversation With O'Connor FamilyO'Connor Family Helps Dedicate New Tribute To Late MayorCatching Up With O'Connor FamilyO'Connor's Doctor Talks About Mayor's Cancer BattleJudy O'Connor Talks About Husband's Legacy - Part IJudy O'Connor Talks About Husband's Legacy - Part IIExclusive Interview With Corey O'ConnorCorey O'Connor Supports New MayorU.S. House Of Representatives Honors Mayor Bob O'ConnorTribute To Mayor Bob O'ConnorCorey O'Connor Leads Mass In Steelers PolkaJudy O'Connor Talks About Marriage With MayorHeidy Garth Talks About Father's Honorable NameTerrance O'Connor On Father's FaithCity Turns Out For Farewell To MayorClose Friend Shares Stories Of O'Connor's LifeO'Connor's Doctor Talks About Mayor's Cancer BattleLines Form To Say Goodbye To MayorCity Begins To Bid Farewell To Mayor O'ConnorRemembering Life Of Mayor Bob O'ConnorMayor Bob O'Connor Dies Of CancerCity Watching, Waiting For News On O'Connor: Team 11 CoverageCity Awaiting Word On Mayor O'ConnorDr. Mike Rosen Sorts Out Confusion About MayorMayor Suffers Seizures, In Serious ConditionsMayor's Wife Helps With Bracelet SalesPrayers From Pittsburghers For Mayor O'ConnorStaffers Continue Mayor's WorkDeputy Mayor Talks About O'Connor's Cancer BattleDoctors Begin Mayor's Radiation ImmediatelyMayor O'Connor Releases Letter To People Of PittsburghDoctors: No Change In Mayor's TumorsTeam 11 Coverage: O'Connor Appoints Deputy MayorDoctors Cautiously Optimistic About Mayor O'ConnorMayor's Wife Clears Up Rumors About O'Connor's RecoveryPittsburghers Sign Banners For MayorMayor Battles Side EffectsDocs: Mayor Slept PeacefullyChannel 11's Exclusive Interview With Mayor O'Connor's SonCards, Letters Pour Into Mayor's OfficeDoctors Update Mayor's ConditionTeam 11 Coverage: Mayor Begins TreatmentMayor O'Connor Diagnosed For CancerMESSAGE BOARD:
Offer Condolences To Mayor's Family & Friends
TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
7/6: Hospitalized with flu-like symptoms
7/8: Released from hospital
7/10: Readmitted to hospital
7/10: Announced mayor had primary CNS lymphoma
7/11: Received first chemotherapy treatment
8/6: Doctors discover fluid build up
8/17: Began IMRT radiation treatments
8/28: New drain insterted into brain
8/31: Condition called "hour-to-hour"
9/1: Mayor O'Connor died
9/7: Funeral For Mayor Held CNS LYMPHOMA:
Cancer that arises in the lymphoid tissue found in the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord. LINKS:
Cancer.gov
UPMC Cancer Centers
Nat'l Institute for Health
O'Connor Receives More Radiation
Fluid Buildup Has Decreased
Posted: 8:57 am EDT August 18, 2006Updated: 6:34 pm EDT August 18, 2006
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor underwent a second course of whole brain radiation treatment for primary CNS lymphoma Friday afternoon.His medical team at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center reported that his symptoms, including headache and lethargy, have lessened.Doctors said that fluid buildup in his brain has decreased.There are no plans to administer radiation therapy over the weekend.A fluid buildup in O'Connor's brain forced doctors to put off surgery Thursday.Instead, he underwent a 10-minute dose of whole brain radiation.Those close to the mayor are concerned.A church in the West End is organizing a day of prayer for the mayor.The Hope Chapel is leading the charge.To participate meet outside the city-county building in downtown Pittsburgh between 11 a.m. and noon next Tuesday.Watch Channel 11 News and stay with WPXI.com for updates.
Previous Stories:
- August 16, 2006: Mayor O'Connor's Doctors Change Course Of Treatment
- August 14, 2006: Doctors: Mayor O'Connor Regaining Strength
- August 11, 2006: Mayor O'Connor Becoming More Alert
- August 9, 2006: Mayor Resting After 3rd Chemo Treatment
- August 7, 2006: Deputy Mayor Named For Pittsburgh
- August 6, 2006: Mayor O'Conner Undergoes Surgery
- August 2, 2006: O'Connor To Remain In Hospital
- August 1, 2006: No Plans For O'Connor's Release From Hospital
- July 28, 2006: Doctors Update Mayor O'Connor's Condition
- July 27, 2006: Mayor Appoints Interim Chief Of Staff
- July 26, 2006: O'Connor Tolerating Second Chemo Treatment
- July 26, 2006: Pittsburghers Sign Banner For Mayor
- July 25, 2006: Giant Card, Banners On Display For Mayor
- July 24, 2006: Mayor To Begin Physical Therapy
- July 19, 2006: Mayor's Cancer Treatment Delayed
- July 18, 2006: Doctors Lessen Mayor O'Connor's Medications
- July 17, 2006: Mayor's Hospital Stay Extended
- July 14, 2006: Doctors: O'Connor Showing Progress
- July 13, 2006: O'Connor Runs City From Hospital Bed
- July 12, 2006: O'Connor Resting After First Chemo Treatment
- July 11, 2006: City Pulling For Mayor's Recovery
- July 11, 2006: Mayor O'Connor Diagnosed With Cancer
- July 8, 2006: Mayor O'Connor Released From The Hospital
- July 7, 2006: Mayor O'Connor Hospitalized
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