Richard, That's a funny story! I need neck surgery and went the other night for a medical clearance exam. My primary care doctor was palpating my abdomen and said, "what's this?" I thought of having fun with her and saying I had a big burrito for lunch but decided not to. I told her all ab...

Found the link for the short documentary about Debbie at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/health-science-technology/being-mortal/what-matters-most-to-you-in-the-end/. What a courageous and loving person she was. I never met Debbie but I think about her often and pray that her husband and boys...

Cptmac,

I watched the video and found it moving and informative. I cried a number of times during. I did not see, however, any mention of Debbie. Did I miss something?

Thx!

During my 7th infusion I had a reaction. It was the second treatment after my liver resection. My sister was with me and about 1 minute after Oxali started infusing I had a very metallic taste in my mouth. It felt so different from the previous infusions and I asked my sister to get the nurse. I was...

Stephen,

Your post was a testament to the love you and Ashley shared. I went back to the photos you posted and I was so happy to be reminded of all the living you did, especially while she was in treatment. I know she will be looking down on you from Heaven.

My most sincere condolences,
Amy

I will be at 53rd on Feb 8 and 'March 2. If anyone needs I can pick up the glycerol (if that truly can be done) and take it to local Fedex to mail. If it has to be kept cold, however, you will need to look into shipping container requirements. There is a Control Temp Packaging 10X10X10 Kit on Amazon...

Ritz, My doctor told me it was probably about 10 years for me. My largest liver met was 5cm by 5cm. I was also 39 (colonscopy on my birthday!) when I was diagnosed. If I think on it now I always had stomach pains in my early 20's and doctors put me on antacids for a long time. Maybe that's when it s...

TR, Your post resonated with me as I also have a strong belief in God and there were many events in my diagnosis and treatment that only reinforced my feelings. MSKCC is an impressive place. The local commercial with the tagline "The Best Cancer Care, Anywhere" really resonates with me. I ...

Julie,

So happy for you! Continued health and well-being for you as we head into 2015.

Amy

Diane,

I am so happy for you! Pretty soon another couple of years will pass and then you will be at your 10 year anniversary and the memories and fear will fade a bit more.

Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2015.

Amy

Julie and Pete,

I was so happy to read this post! Congratulations on a successful surgery and here's to a fantastic 2015 for your whole family.

Amy

Vicki,

My most sincere condolences to you and your family. I have been in awe and have had such admiration for the care and devotion that you have given your love. I keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

I know you will be with him again someday.
Amy

Paul,

My heart is breaking for both of you. I am so sorry.

Amy

Tuesday, November 4, we celebrated my little one's 6th birthday. It was an emotional day for me as I had never thought years ago when she was a newborn that I would see this day. Immediately after Katie was born the attending doctor was feeling "around" my uterus and felt a suspicious bump...

I am so sorry that your daughter has received this news, especially at a time that should be filled with just joy. It was discovered that I had Stage IV colon cancer while actually delivering our third child via c-section. At the time I was also told I had a terminal illness and should plan for 22-2...