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Gail Halderman has always approached life with a steady, practical optimism \u2013 the kind that doesn\u2019t deny hardship but refuses to be defined by it. When faced with challenges, his instinct is to get on with what needs to be done, one step at a time. That mindset has served him well through his long career as an entrepreneur, his full family life, and, more recently, a rare and demanding cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n

\u201cCancer is a word you never want to hear,\u201d Gail says matter-of-factly. \u201cBut if you do, you\u2019ve just got to deal with it. I\u2019ve always said you have to be ready for whatever comes \u2014 and I am. I take things as they come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Four years ago, at age 70, Gail was diagnosed with S\u00e9zary syndrome, a rare and aggressive form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. In this disease, cancerous T-cells infiltrate the skin, blood, and lymph nodes, causing intense itching and a red, scaly rash that can cover most of the body. It is incurable, but treatable, a reality Gail has learned to live with.<\/p>\n

The first warning sign was relentless itching. For years, it was treated as eczema by a dermatologist. It wasn\u2019t until Gail developed an infection and sought a second opinion that the picture changed. With the involvement of a hematologist, tests revealed the real cause: a rare blood cancer with few cases in Alberta.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been pretty lucky,\u201d said Gail. \u201cI was referred to two teaching doctors in Calgary and they\u2019ve been looking after me very good. But boy, I sure had to go through a lot over the past four years to get to this point.\u201d<\/p>\n

His treatment journey has been extensive and complex. It began with extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP), a specialized therapy in which white blood cells are collected, treated with ultraviolet light, and returned to the body. Because the treatment wasn\u2019t available locally, Gail made regular trips to Calgary. Alongside this, he received weekly interferon injections.<\/p>\n

When those approaches weren\u2019t enough, his hematologist suggested a targeted therapy called mogamulizumab \u2013 a drug not available in Canada and prohibitively expensive. Through a special guest application, Gail was able to receive it for seven months. The drug successfully treated the cancer in his blood, but his skin symptoms persisted.<\/p>\n

The next step was full-body skin electron beam radiation, delivered over three weeks in Winnipeg. Radiation had been used to treat small sections of his skin previously, but with the application to his whole body, the effects were intense.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat took me out for a while,\u201d Gail recalls. \u201cI slept for 24 hours straight, and then all the lesions on my body started to dry up and bleed, so I was a mess. I did get over it, but I said I\u2019d never do it again. Of course, you say that at the time, but now, I don\u2019t know, maybe I would do it again.\u201d The treatment cleared nearly all the lesions on his body.<\/p>\n

Today, Gail is on another targeted therapy, brentuximab, which he will take for a year. The lesions are mainly gone except on one eyelid; however, the treatment has caused other side effects, including hair loss, nausea, and neuropathy.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not been easy, but really, I\u2019ve had all the luck,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019ve been fortunate to qualify for these treatments that are expensive and really hard to get.\u201d<\/p>\n

Though deeply grateful for the medical care he has received, Gail describes himself as \u201cmore of a naturopathic person.\u201d He works with a naturopath in Medicine Hat, where he lives, and also visited one in Calgary, with hopes they can help him manage treatment side effects.<\/p>\n

A Life Built on Work, Family, and Gratitude <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before cancer entered the picture, Gail thought of himself as semi-retired. Raised on his grandfather\u2019s homestead near Frontier, Saskatchewan, he had spent nearly 40 years in business, owning and operating farm equipment dealerships across Saskatchewan and Alberta. Growing up and working in this industry most of his life, farming and machinery were part of his DNA.<\/p>\n

After working at a local farm equipment manufacturer, Gail and a partner bought the local Massey Ferguson and GM dealership and ran it for thirteen years. They had opened a New Holland dealership in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. He sold his share and moved his family to Medicine Hat in 1994 to open another New Holland dealership there, then another in Brooks in 1995.<\/p>\n

When he eventually sold that business, Gail wasn\u2019t quite ready to slow down. He took what he still calls \u201cthe best job in Medicine Hat,\u201d the fleet manager at the local Chevrolet dealership.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt didn\u2019t feel like work at all,\u201d he said. \u201cI was my own boss, and I enjoyed myself. I thought I\u2019d do it for a few years and ended up staying eight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gail and his wife Diane, a retired nurse, have built a prosperous and adventurous life together. They have four adult children and eight grandchildren. With three grandkids playing hockey, much of their time is spent travelling to games and tournaments. They also love to travel more broadly, something Gail\u2019s industry leadership roles have made possible many times throughout their life.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had a good life,\u201d he says simply. \u201cWe\u2019ve been very fortunate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even now, travel remains a priority. Last year, they visited friends in Florida and California. Early this year, they spent three weeks in Mexico, and this spring, they plan to join their daughter and son-in-law on a trip to Kenya, where their son-in-law is from. Gail is an active Rotarian and, as club treasurer, he and Diane also plan to attend Rotary\u2019s World Convention in Taipei this summer. When he\u2019s not travelling or watching his grandkids play hockey, he enjoys golfing, riding his e-bike, and spending precious time with friends and family.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always say you\u2019ve got two choices when you wake up: you can be in a good mood or a bad mood, and I try to choose the good mood. I put each foot on the floor and say thank you,\u201d said Gail.<\/p>\n

The Wellspring Connection <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gail discovered Wellspring\u2019s Cancer Connect program through an ad on TV. \u201cI thought, I\u2019ll go see what this is about,\u201d he said. What he found was perspective.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing to those meetings made me realize how lucky I am,\u201d Gail explains. \u201cThe group is very diverse. Some are very sick, some are in remission, some are caregivers, some have financial or family challenges on top of cancer. I wonder sometimes if it\u2019s even fair what some people have to deal with. Mostly though, it made me realize how fortunate I am to be where I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

The experience stirred something else in Gail, too \u2013 a desire to lighten the load for others.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt made me want to help others, cheer them up, give back where I can,\u201d he said, mentioning a time when the group was doing a drawing exercise and he lightened the mood by saying he was okay with drawing, but he\u2019d have to draw a line if they started crocheting.<\/p>\n

While in Calgary for treatment, Gail visited Wellspring\u2019s Carma House and was struck by the welcoming space and warm reception he received.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I lived in Calgary, I think it would be a great place to go,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd even if you don\u2019t live nearby, they also offer a lot of stuff online. There\u2019s so much stuff there for anyone who needs it or wants it. I just can\u2019t find the time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Still, he spreads the word about Wellspring whenever he can. Also, as someone who understands the business side of things, he is compelled to urge others to donate to ensure Wellspring can continue to support those living with cancer.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing in this world is free, and that goes for Wellspring, too. Even if they don\u2019t charge for their services and they use a lot of volunteers, behind the scenes, they need financial resources. Anyone who can give should. Wellspring really does help people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For Gail, that help fits neatly into a philosophy he\u2019s lived by for decades: show up, stay grateful, be ready for anything, and keep moving forward, even when the road takes an unexpected detour.<\/p>\n

The Human Side of Cancer Can\u2019t Wait<\/b><\/h4>\n

Cancer doesn\u2019t stay in the hospital. It affects emotions, identity, relationships, finances, and everyday life. That\u2019s exactly why Wellspring Alberta exists. Wellspring Alberta supports the human side of cancer by providing the emotional, social, and practical support \u2014 working alongside the healthcare system to ensure people are cared for as whole human beings, not just patients. Our programs complement medical treatment and research by addressing needs that extend beyond medical care, helping people feel less alone as they navigate life with and beyond cancer. Support the human side of cancer. Donate today.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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