Good luck on your reversal - best wishes ---
Terri from Linden

Hi Salma, I finished the Xelox last year. While not the most fun thing in the world, it is definitely doable. You can research this site for people's experiences - there are many similarities. Sensitivity to cold, first bite syndrome from the oxiliplatin (sp?) It is important that he stay well hydra...

Hi there! Welcoming you aboard. From my experience, this is the best place to be - for good informative discussions and support. ThInk about constructing a signature soon - it will be easier for folks to help you and offer their experiences, advice, or even links and articles. Even if you have the b...

Just catching up - have not been here in awhile. I am so sorry about your mom.

Hi Mike - welcome to the club - many experienced and helpful folks here. You may need questions answered, resources, or advice as your journey progresses. Many, many folks continue to work through treatment - it all depends on the individual and type of work. Just the distraction of work provides a ...

NCCN guidelines still have it listed. You can pull a copy and show it to your surgeon.
Terri

Fantastic news! Congratulations!

Dr. Cindy Kin at Stanford. Facility is excellent as well - very positive environment ... efficient and highly competent ...
Terri

That is probably a good question for the oncologist. Sounds to me like they just want to switch to the most aggressive approach.

Me again, I know that feeling of needing to do something, anything. Does your mom normally oversee the holiday dinners? If so, you could step up and pinch hit for her? Under her supervision? Maybe others have ideas.

I know that this order of treatment has been looked at with more frequency recently - even being considered for Stage III if I am not mistaken. I can't answer your specific anatomical question, but it does sound to me like you have a very good team working on this for your mom. Others on this board ...

Yes - mine bumped up to the 180's. I believe it is not uncommon.

Congrats Susan! I have been off awhile and just now catching up! My doc sent me away until the end of September so will press for a scan etc. at that time. Just got back from Alaskan cruise with no issues - even managed to hike around on the Juneau ice field with nary a bathroom for miles. Foot neur...

Best wishes - beaming positive energy from sunny California!
Terri

Yes, what everyone has said so eloquently. Cannot thank you enough!