This is the best news ever! Congrats!

Great for you! I hope your healing continues to go well!

I live in NJ and go to MSKCC. It's worth the drive. And now they have spaces in Monmouth, Bergen and Basking Ridge. Also Long Island? When i was first diagnosed by a local gastro, I immediately went to MSKCC. I had surgery there and then when it came time for chemo, my doc recommended someone local,...

Great news!!!!!

Ugh! Sorry for you!!! The effects are cumulative so not surprising that you’re down for a bit longer as treatment progresses....but you are definitely NOT a big baby!! I hope you get a break after your CT...breaks always helped me. And if someone offers you help, please take it. That was hardest for...

Yay!!! Great news!

Hi...I think it is perfectly reasonable to request a break. I've been dealing with cancer for almost 11 years, and over the last 3-4 years have been on and off chemo. I don't think chemo will ever truly get rid of my cancer, but it is managing it. I went on Folfiri and Avastin for 12 cycles and then...

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Sending lots of positive energy your way for the best possible outcome! You got this, mama!

Hi...just wanted to join the others in encouraging you! You have been doing great! We all here can commiserate with you about how hard chemo is. Come hear and vent anytime you need it. There is always someone here who gets it and can encourage you. Hydrate, sleep and snuggles with your little one wi...

Hi, I get it that you don't want to appear whiny to you doctor. I felt/feel the same. I was just like you and I feel like I'm giving advice to my younger self. And there are a lot of things that I wish I did differently when I was initially diagnosed. I was overwhelmed and scared. So, while the best...

Hi Jolene and welcome, I could've written your post myself, ten years ago (yikes!) or yesterday (haha!). I wish I could give you a hug! Before my cancer diagnosis, I had never seen a therapist. With all that you go through mentally and physically with a cancer diagnosis, I feel like it should almost...

AmyG: I’m sorry for this unimaginable crisis you are facing. I’ve read your previous posts and you sound like an amazing and strong woman. As a fellow mom, I know our first inclination is always to put our children first. It seems like the doctors have a good plan in place to ensure all of your well...

I’ve been a patient at MSKCC in nyc since the beginning (10 plus years) But I received chemo at my local oncologist in NJ. Now that MSKCC opened a center in NJ near me, i now recieve treatments there, but still head to NYC to see my doc there.

I was diagnosed over 10 years ago, at the age of 42. I have been in and out of treatment over the last 10 years. I'm a mom to 4 and I've been able to actively raise my kids. When I'm in treatment, it is a little hard, but I have a great support team. And when I'm off of treatment, I just live my nor...