Greetings, wonderful friends and Colon Club family of Mary Catherine Dykhouse (just sing). She passed away last night, while resting peacefully and comfortably. She spent the last several days in hospice and in the presence of friends, family and laughter. She gained tremendous support from all of you on this board, and you have helped to focus her and our time on leading full lives, with energy, passion and joy. With love, appreciation and thanks,
Joe Stuligross (husband)
Just Sing, People, Just Sing
Just Sing, People, Just Sing
justsing, 46
Stage IV
colon resection 12/07
Liver resection 04/08
Phase I vaccine trial
liver, lung LN mets
tried Oxi, Iri and Avastin
now trying new chemo combos then sir spheres
College prof in theatre & voice
2 girls 18 & 14, one son 10
Stage IV
colon resection 12/07
Liver resection 04/08
Phase I vaccine trial
liver, lung LN mets
tried Oxi, Iri and Avastin
now trying new chemo combos then sir spheres
College prof in theatre & voice
2 girls 18 & 14, one son 10
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BrownBagger
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Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
RIP. Such a tragic loss to this board and the world.
Eric, 58
Dx: 3/09, Stage 4 RC
Recurrences: (ongoing, lung, bronchial cavity, ribs)
Major Ops: 6/ RFA: 3 /bronchoscopies: 8
Pelvic radiation: 5 wks. Bronchial radiation—brachytheray: 3 treatments
Chemo Rounds (career):136
Current Chemo Cocktail: Xeloda & Erbitux & Irinotecan biweekly
Current Cocktail; On the Wagon (mostly)
Bicycle miles post-dx 10,477
Motto: Live your life like it's going to be a long one, because it just might, and then you'll be glad you did.
Dx: 3/09, Stage 4 RC
Recurrences: (ongoing, lung, bronchial cavity, ribs)
Major Ops: 6/ RFA: 3 /bronchoscopies: 8
Pelvic radiation: 5 wks. Bronchial radiation—brachytheray: 3 treatments
Chemo Rounds (career):136
Current Chemo Cocktail: Xeloda & Erbitux & Irinotecan biweekly
Current Cocktail; On the Wagon (mostly)
Bicycle miles post-dx 10,477
Motto: Live your life like it's going to be a long one, because it just might, and then you'll be glad you did.
Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
Thank you for informing us of this very sad news. Just Sing helped soo many people on this board and I'll always remember her smiling face.
I will sing a song in memory of her.
I will sing a song in memory of her.
cptmac
As long as you're alive, there is hope.
dx 7/04 stage IV
colon resection 8/04
liver resection 9/04 with HAI pump installed
Stage II trial w irinotecan as systemic and FUDR for direct chemo to liver via HAI pump
Cured since 9/04
As long as you're alive, there is hope.
dx 7/04 stage IV
colon resection 8/04
liver resection 9/04 with HAI pump installed
Stage II trial w irinotecan as systemic and FUDR for direct chemo to liver via HAI pump
Cured since 9/04
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karin
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Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
We will miss her beautiful smile.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Luv and hugs,
Karin
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Luv and hugs,
Karin
Karin
BFF dx'd June09 w CRC & peritoneal mucinous carcinomatosis @ age 40
She beat cancer for 20 months!
BFF dx'd June09 w CRC & peritoneal mucinous carcinomatosis @ age 40
She beat cancer for 20 months!
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Terry
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Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
What a tragic loss to our board.
To her husband and family, you have my deepest sympathy!
Rest in Peace Justsing!
Terry
To her husband and family, you have my deepest sympathy!
Rest in Peace Justsing!
Terry
DX 7/3/07
Chemo, radiation, 20 mo. chemo, IMRT, cyberknife, 6/11 lobectomy.
1/16 resection perm. colostomy intraop. rad.
PET 2/12 nose, thyroid, liver, lngs
Folfox 3/12
Lord I know You'll keep me here until
you know I cannot suffer any longer!
Chemo, radiation, 20 mo. chemo, IMRT, cyberknife, 6/11 lobectomy.
1/16 resection perm. colostomy intraop. rad.
PET 2/12 nose, thyroid, liver, lngs
Folfox 3/12
Lord I know You'll keep me here until
you know I cannot suffer any longer!
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SkiFletch
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Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
In the brief time I knew her, I could tell what a wonderful person she was. She'll be sorely missed around here, my deepest condolences to you and your family Joe. I'll make sure to belt one out for her as I'm drivin home tonight.
11/13/09 5cm Stage IV 9/25 lymph nodes w/2cm peritoneal met at 29 YoA
12/15/09 LA right hemi-colectomy
6/16/10 Folfox FINISHED
8/10/10 Prophylactic HIPEC
10/9/10 got Married
Still NED and living life to the fullest
"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life."
12/15/09 LA right hemi-colectomy
6/16/10 Folfox FINISHED
8/10/10 Prophylactic HIPEC
10/9/10 got Married
Still NED and living life to the fullest
"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life."
Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
I am so sorry for your (OUR) loss. She was a great person. RIP.
Dx at 39(12/2008), Stage IV, omentum mets,
0/16 lymph nodes positive,
right colectomy 1/2009,
FOLFOX + avastin 2/2009-7/2009
Thank You Colonclub! 2015
0/16 lymph nodes positive,
right colectomy 1/2009,
FOLFOX + avastin 2/2009-7/2009
Thank You Colonclub! 2015
Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
She was always so knowledgeable, sweet, and welcoming here.
She will surely be missed.
She will surely be missed.
My husband is Richard, age 54
Dx 11/3/09 Rectal Cancer Stage IIA T3N0M0
Xeloda + Radiation-- 28 treatments
LAR, j-pouch & temp. ileostomy 3/3/10
Finished 5 rounds Xeloda 7/27/10
Takedown 9/8/10
Clear scans 3/11, 12/11, 12/12
Dx 11/3/09 Rectal Cancer Stage IIA T3N0M0
Xeloda + Radiation-- 28 treatments
LAR, j-pouch & temp. ileostomy 3/3/10
Finished 5 rounds Xeloda 7/27/10
Takedown 9/8/10
Clear scans 3/11, 12/11, 12/12
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dianetavegia
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Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
I'm so sorry to hear this, Joe. My sympathies to you and the children plus to all those 'children' she taught for so many years. I know Mary Catherine will be greatly missed in your community and especially in your hearts.
Diane
Diane
Stage III cc surgery 1/7/09. 12 tx FOLFOX
Stage IV PET = 1.5cm liver met. HR 4/11/12
14 years since dx and 11 years post liver resection.
Pronounced CURED and discharged by onc
“O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.” Psalms 30:2
Stage IV PET = 1.5cm liver met. HR 4/11/12
14 years since dx and 11 years post liver resection.
Pronounced CURED and discharged by onc
“O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.” Psalms 30:2
Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
Joe, thank you for letting us know. I didn't know things had gotten to that point. I do wish you the best and am sorry for your loss.
Tim
Stage IIIc - 9/23 lymph nodes, poorly diff, 35yo father of 2.
Lap resection Jul 28 09 resulted in near-deadly leak
Finished chemo Feb '10; Takedown March '10;
Nov 2010 - carcinomatosis
May 2011 - Clinical Trial, failed out of trial, in hospice care
Stage IIIc - 9/23 lymph nodes, poorly diff, 35yo father of 2.
Lap resection Jul 28 09 resulted in near-deadly leak
Finished chemo Feb '10; Takedown March '10;
Nov 2010 - carcinomatosis
May 2011 - Clinical Trial, failed out of trial, in hospice care
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Staci's team
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Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
Joe and children, our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. MC was a stalwart advocate and incredible knowledge base on this board, and although I haven't been around all that long, I so appreciated her wisdom and insight. She will be missed.
Chris
Chris
Husband to Staci, diagnosed at age 32
Clinical dx Stage II/III rectal cancer, 7/2009
APR surgery 11/09 leading to...
Pathological dx Stage IIIB, ypT3N1M0, 11/2009
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/staciwills
Member of The Colon Club's Board of Directors
Clinical dx Stage II/III rectal cancer, 7/2009
APR surgery 11/09 leading to...
Pathological dx Stage IIIB, ypT3N1M0, 11/2009
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/staciwills
Member of The Colon Club's Board of Directors
Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
Joe, she was such an inspiration on this board. Caring and serious, humorous and loving. She will be missed. I pray for you as her husband and caregiver and your children as I can only imagine the range of emotions all of you are feeling.
God Bless You All!!
God Bless You All!!
Wife DX 3/08 Stage IV
4 Liver Tumors & Too Many Spots to Count
Xelox/Erbitux 4/08-9/08
10/08 LAR/ 2 Sm Spots Rem Fr. Liver
Irinotecan/Erbitux/Avastin 12/08-04/09
CEA .7-1.5
Maint. Erbitux 10/09 -07/10
07/10 Done Chemo/NED/Yance Protocol Since Day 1
4 Liver Tumors & Too Many Spots to Count
Xelox/Erbitux 4/08-9/08
10/08 LAR/ 2 Sm Spots Rem Fr. Liver
Irinotecan/Erbitux/Avastin 12/08-04/09
CEA .7-1.5
Maint. Erbitux 10/09 -07/10
07/10 Done Chemo/NED/Yance Protocol Since Day 1
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KellyBelle
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Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
Oh, I'm so sorry. How she will be missed!
She was so proud of her family.
Sing with angels, Mary.
Kelly
She was so proud of her family.
Sing with angels, Mary.
Kelly
Diagnosed March, 2008
Stage IIIC
Colo-Anal Reconstructive Surgery April, 2008
Finished Folfox treatment November, 2008
NED! December 2008
NED! December 2011
Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.
~Grandma Moses
Stage IIIC
Colo-Anal Reconstructive Surgery April, 2008
Finished Folfox treatment November, 2008
NED! December 2008
NED! December 2011
Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.
~Grandma Moses
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Joanne 814
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Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a special person. She often provided support and guidance to us all. WOW, I am shocked and saddened. I had seen her post that she got out of the hospital, and was hoping she was doing ok.
She joins so many wonderful people as a fallen star. My heart goes out to you all. She was such a huge part of this forum. I will keep a song in my heart and remember JUST SING!
Rest peacefully...
Joanne
She joins so many wonderful people as a fallen star. My heart goes out to you all. She was such a huge part of this forum. I will keep a song in my heart and remember JUST SING!
Rest peacefully...
Joanne
Age: 51
Dx: Nov 07 @ age 43
Stage IIIC, RCa
Colon Resection: Nov 07, 4 of 27 LN
Chemo/Radiation: 28 treatments w/constant 5FU (Jan-Feb 08)
Chemo: Folfox, 12 cycles (Mar-Aug 08) DONE 8-8-08
CT Scan 1-09 NED
Dx: Nov 07 @ age 43
Stage IIIC, RCa
Colon Resection: Nov 07, 4 of 27 LN
Chemo/Radiation: 28 treatments w/constant 5FU (Jan-Feb 08)
Chemo: Folfox, 12 cycles (Mar-Aug 08) DONE 8-8-08
CT Scan 1-09 NED
Re: Just Sing, People, Just Sing
I'm so, so sorry to hear this. When I first started posting here last year, she was one of the ones who I immediately admired for her courageous strength and amazing attitude. My heart goes out to you and your children; she will be greatly and deeply missed.
~Cindy
~Cindy
Wife to Stephen, dx 5/13/09; 45 yo
Stage IV w/numerous mets to liver, 2 to LNs
Colon resection 5/25/09
Folfox/Avastin, Folfiri/Avastin, Folfiri/Erbitux-progressed
Sir Spheres 2/2/2010
Admitted to hospital 4/23/2010
Passed away 5/09/2010
Stage IV w/numerous mets to liver, 2 to LNs
Colon resection 5/25/09
Folfox/Avastin, Folfiri/Avastin, Folfiri/Erbitux-progressed
Sir Spheres 2/2/2010
Admitted to hospital 4/23/2010
Passed away 5/09/2010
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