It's official-we will be doing a picnic, barbecue, whatever on September 26, 2010 at my house. This is an invitation for anyone and everyone who wants to come. I know there are a number of people in the area, and I'm hoping many can come and we can meet each other. There are also many of you who have family or friends in the Midwest. This would be a good excuse to visit them and come to the barbecue. More details will follow, once we get an idea of how many are coming. I hope we have a big turn out. If you are interested, let me know.
Jeff
Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Went in for surgery for a cyst on my bladder, and they found colon cancer growing on the outside of the colon. Got to have two surgeries at the same time! Stage 3, one node involved.
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pollo65
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Wow, I am going to miss BBQ by only a couple of weeks, I have decided to go back to Minnesota (home state) for Oktober Fest in New Ulm. I decided while I am NED I would go "home" for a visit.
Hello to all in the midwest.
pollo65
Hello to all in the midwest.
pollo65
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r. hemi-colectomy 1/7/09
32Ln biopsied, 28 positive
met to aorta
chemo 12 rounds
done 9/09 3 scans clear
1/11 1 met to aorta
micro cluster to peritoneum
4/11 / 9/11 scan clear
4/12 scan clear
10/12 scan clear
Iri+avastin
chemo break
Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Hey Jeff that is a neat idea, well done. I will be there in spirit, but road trips out of the country aren't part of my "journey" yet. Get some pix and vids to post here..would be a hoot !
Cheers to all the party animals !
CRguy
Cheers to all the party animals !
CRguy
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Review of my Journey so far
Stage IV A rectal cancer/lung met
17 Year survivor
my life is an ongoing totally randomized UNcontrolled experiment with N=1 !
Review of my Journey so far
Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
I'm from South Dakota originally...was home earlier this summer and spent some time in SW MN. Hope everyone has a good time in God's country...
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9/3/10 sigmoid resection, 0/56 nodes +, no chemo
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weisssoccermom
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Hey Jeff,
I might come....let's see about Terry. I still don't know though if I am going to be going to NM on the 30th for the balloon fiesta. If I am, it would be hard to do the 26th then fly to ABQ but we'll see.
Jaynee
I might come....let's see about Terry. I still don't know though if I am going to be going to NM on the 30th for the balloon fiesta. If I am, it would be hard to do the 26th then fly to ABQ but we'll see.
Jaynee
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Well, I'm down for it. Kinda hard to say for certain since that'll be around the time I'll be finishing chemo and I have no idea how I'll be feeling. But if all goes well I'm totally there. I'd love to meet some of you guys (well, ALL of you guys, but I suspect the entire forum won't be able to make an appearance 
). Where, exactly, in WI/MN are we having this shin-dig? Oh, and if you need me to stand guard w/a hose, I'm your girl. Got wicked aim. 
Much love,
Starbuck
). Where, exactly, in WI/MN are we having this shin-dig? Oh, and if you need me to stand guard w/a hose, I'm your girl. Got wicked aim. Much love,
Starbuck
2/26/10 Dx'd colon cancer
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3/12 complete colerectomy, temporary ileostomy
3/19 pathology came back Stage IIIC CC
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
starbuck30 wrote:...Oh, and if you need me to stand guard w/a hose, I'm your girl. Got wicked aim.
WELL..if it is going to be super soakers and wet T-shirt contest...maybe I should come
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Stage IV A rectal cancer/lung met
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my life is an ongoing totally randomized UNcontrolled experiment with N=1 !
Review of my Journey so far
Stage IV A rectal cancer/lung met
17 Year survivor
my life is an ongoing totally randomized UNcontrolled experiment with N=1 !
Review of my Journey so far
Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Starbuck, that would be great if you can make it. I'll have the hose ready!!! There are a few neighbors who's pictures I can give you ahead, so you can be prepared. 
I am in a suburb of Minneapolis.
Jaynee, I'm hoping you and Terry can make it. Since we are a hub for Delta, you can usually fly from here to anywhere, and normally nonstop.
Our house is probably only about a 20 minute ride to the airport and the Mall of America.
It's interesting to see how many people are from the Midwest. I envy those who have moved to warm climates.
Jeff
I am in a suburb of Minneapolis.
Jaynee, I'm hoping you and Terry can make it. Since we are a hub for Delta, you can usually fly from here to anywhere, and normally nonstop.
Our house is probably only about a 20 minute ride to the airport and the Mall of America.
It's interesting to see how many people are from the Midwest. I envy those who have moved to warm climates.
Jeff
Went in for surgery for a cyst on my bladder, and they found colon cancer growing on the outside of the colon. Got to have two surgeries at the same time! Stage 3, one node involved.
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weisssoccermom
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Jeff-
SHOPPING!!! My favorite hobby. Mall of America - always wanted to go there AND there's a QVC store there. Heaven!
Jaynee
SHOPPING!!! My favorite hobby. Mall of America - always wanted to go there AND there's a QVC store there. Heaven!
Jaynee
Dx 6/22/2006 IIA rectal cancer
6 wks rad/Xeloda -finished 9/06
1st attempt transanal excision 11/06
11/17/06 XELOX 1 cycle
5 months Xeloda only Dec '06 - April '07
10+ blood clots, 1 DVT 1/07
transanal excision 4/20/07 path-NO CANCER CELLS!
NED now and forever!
Perform random acts of kindness
6 wks rad/Xeloda -finished 9/06
1st attempt transanal excision 11/06
11/17/06 XELOX 1 cycle
5 months Xeloda only Dec '06 - April '07
10+ blood clots, 1 DVT 1/07
transanal excision 4/20/07 path-NO CANCER CELLS!
NED now and forever!
Perform random acts of kindness
Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
I'm from Chicago, but it's just a bit too far for me. Have fun!
5/2010 DX'd Sigmoid CCr
6/2010 Colectomy. Sigmoid Colon
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6/2010 Colectomy. Sigmoid Colon
Stage 3C.T3 N2 M0; 6/14 Lymph Nodes
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3/2013 CT/PET Normal
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
As you know, I will be there! Looking forward to it Thanks for putting this together. We don't have to walk 5K first do we?
Terry & Jaynee - it would be so much fun if you two can come! I know we have some from Iowa, others from around MN and WI, and a few right in the Twin Cities area on the board. Anyone in the Dakotas, IA, WI or outstate MN up for a road trip? As Jeff said, lots to do close to the airport, including the MN Zoo and the Mall of America if someone wants to fly in from elsewhere.
Terry & Jaynee - it would be so much fun if you two can come! I know we have some from Iowa, others from around MN and WI, and a few right in the Twin Cities area on the board. Anyone in the Dakotas, IA, WI or outstate MN up for a road trip? As Jeff said, lots to do close to the airport, including the MN Zoo and the Mall of America if someone wants to fly in from elsewhere.
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Sig Res T4a N2a Mx, KRAS mut codon13
Mets bones & nodes
FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, Avastin, Radiation
Irinotecan, Zaltrap & STAR RFA
APR13 pleurisy & ascites - more chemo & draining
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
[quote="Kathryn in MN"] We don't have to walk 5K first do we?
Now that's an idea.
Now that's an idea.
Went in for surgery for a cyst on my bladder, and they found colon cancer growing on the outside of the colon. Got to have two surgeries at the same time! Stage 3, one node involved.
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Terry
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
My husband and I will definately make it. That sounds like so much fun. I think that will be my third week off chemo to so I should be feeling pretty good. I'm really excited!
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.
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Folfox 3/12
Lord I know You'll keep me here until
you know I cannot suffer any longer!
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Jeff, that sounds like fun but I don't think I can make it. Would love to visit there and see some sites, I'm a native Floridian Take lots of pictures. Maybe some of us in the south should try to get together????
Take lots of pictures. Maybe some of us in the south should try to get together????56
DX 6/10/10
Resection 6/17/10
Stage IIA (pt3N0MX)
8/8 benign lymph nodes
Blockage/tumor 2.5 x2 x .3 cm
Start Folfox 8/9/10
Finished 1/17/11
NED
DX 6/10/10
Resection 6/17/10
Stage IIA (pt3N0MX)
8/8 benign lymph nodes
Blockage/tumor 2.5 x2 x .3 cm
Start Folfox 8/9/10
Finished 1/17/11
NED
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Terry
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Re: Minnesota-Wisconsin and anywhere else get together
Jaynee we should make it a whole weekend getaway....I smell SHOP PING:) This sounds like so much fun! I have to check my chemo schedule because if it's a first week after, I'll reschedule it to work.
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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