Loss of my sister

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clarabelle64
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby clarabelle64 » Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:32 pm

I am so sorry to read about your lovely sister. I too am grieving the loss of my beloved daughter Deborah who passed away on August 18.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Clarabelle
Clarabelle, Mother of Deborah who has CC with mets to liver + lungs.
Has been on Folfiri then 5FU + Oxi
Lung Mets progressed
Currently on Intravenous Vit C + diet + supplements
My darling girl passed away 18.8.2011

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GreenLakeGirl
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby GreenLakeGirl » Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:47 pm

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. I can't imagine your grief at losing your sister and father within the last year, but it sounds like your time in Chicago was a real gift.

Take each day as it comes is all you can do. Hugs on the journey.
2009, age 37 with a 2yo: CC, IIIB (T4N1M0). IBD history
2010-11: FOLFOX, 12 rounds. 5 surgeries (3-step Ileal j-pouch, infection, VATS)
Currently NED.
Mom, you can go the hard way if you want, but the easy way is much easier. ~my 3yo

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Terry
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby Terry » Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:47 pm

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister Tammy. It has to be so hard and so scarey losing 2 people close to you from the same type of cancer. Please be diligent in keeping yourself checked out.

Your in my prayers.
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!

Dori
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby Dori » Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:55 pm

Hi Tammy,

I'm so sorry for your loss. How terrible for you and your family to lose your father and (much too young) sister in such a short period of time. Sending love and healing thoughts your way.

Dori
47 years old
Stage IIIC, high grade signet ring, 14 out of 18 nodes affected
Colon resection 5/15/08
FOLFOX 6/08 - 11/08
Mom to a great 11 (!!) yo girl
Currently NED

Lee
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby Lee » Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:35 pm

I am so sorry your loss of your sister and your Dad.

30 is too young to deal with this cancer. I'm glad you all got to spend time together. Let that give you comfort during this most difficult time.

Lee
rectal cancer - April 2004
46 yrs old at diagnoses
stage III C - 6/13 lymph positive
radiation - 6 weeks
surgery - August 2004/hernia repair 2014
permanent colostomy
chemo - FOLFOX
NED - 16 years and counting!

las
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby las » Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:57 pm

I am so sorry to hear this, way too young, just way too young. I hope you will be able to remember the good times and not the cancer side of it all. I am so sorry for your family in having to deal with not only with losing your Father but your sister as well.

Lisa
Lisa
Fiance DX 6/27/11 CC IV w/liver mets,adrenal glnd,pet.
7/25/11 folfox
8/2/11 surg.colon wall prefor.no removal of tumor
8/24/11 folfox ,3/12 5FU, 5/12 irinitecan failed, 7/12 didn't qualify regronfenib
8/13/12 Hospice, 8/18/12 married, died 9/10/2012

SkiFletch
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby SkiFletch » Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:13 pm

Tammy, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. She surely meant so much to you. Everyone here will have thoughts, prayers and condolences headed your way. Hopefully some of the other caregivers here can offer you some kind words and advice for now and the future.
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 :D
Still NED and living life to the fullest

"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life."

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Nanette
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby Nanette » Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:43 pm

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your sister and your father. Words can not take the pain away, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

-Nanette
Husband, Bruce - diag. 12/07/08 at age 50
Stage IIIB CC, poorly diff, muc. adeno, sig. ring cell
Stage I bladder cancer
1 of 17 LN affected
Colonectomy 12/11/08
Finished chemo/rad on 8/19/09
Four years NED on 12/11/12 - Thank God!!
Livin' life!!!!!!

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pmterra
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby pmterra » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:34 pm

Hi Tammy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have two sisters and I know there's no greater bond than sisters! It sounds like your sister fought very hard and you were there for her every step of the way. Being with her at the end was a gift to her and also to you (even though it hurts too much now to think of it that way). You did everything that you could and then some. I'm sure the time she spent with her sisters in Chicago was magical for her. I agree with CR Guy, she survived one day at a time and you will too. One day at a time is all we really have. Hold on to your precious memories of your sister (and your Dad) and move forward. That's what they would both want you to do. There is no time table for how long it takes to grieve and your grief is so new. Go with it, cry when you need to, be angry when you feel it...just let yourself feel each emotion all the way through. It sounds like you shouldn't have any regrets - you were the best sister when it mattered most. One day you will be able to think about your sister without crying and getting angry. And you'll smile and feel her spirit with you. Remember you will feel stronger when you are stronger and it will take as long as it takes. Prayers and love to you and your family! Take care of yourself, you sound like a wonderful person :)
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Stage 3C - Colon
surgery June, 2008
6 mo. chemo/FOLFOX & Avastin
June 2015 - 7 year survivor :)

supportingsister
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby supportingsister » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:47 pm

I am so terribly sorry. My sister, the mother of a 3 and 4 year old, was recently diagnosed. We also lost our parents young, so my heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your sister's spirit and in her memory.


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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby Deirdre » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:34 am

Am so sorry to hear about your sister and coming so soon after your dad. Hope you have a good support system for you. Take care
Daughter of loving dad, dx Stage IIIC Mar 10
Resect Apr 10. 1 lymph nodes positive
Heart history has ruled out treatments
NED to date!

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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby Peloton » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:48 am

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby blakeswife » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:59 am

I'm really sorry for your loss.
DH Stage IV 10/07
Colectomy, Liver resection & RFA, 1/13 LN
12/07-5/08 Folfox/Avastin
7/09 recurrence-Peritoneum
9/09-12/09 Folfiri/Avastin
1/10-5/10 Xeloda/Avastin
9/10-current w/built in breaks

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CheeseHead
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby CheeseHead » Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:45 am

Tammy,

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister and dad.

Wishing you peace and strength,
Cheese
    2008
    10 Stg 4 colon srgry
    12 Xelox/Avast
    2009
    05 Liver srgry
    -12 Xelox
    2010
    05 Xelox
    08 Iri/Vect
    11 Liver srgry
    2011
    01-05 Iri,Vect,Xeloda
    09 CyberKnife
    2012
    03-07 Ph I trial
    08-11 Regorafenib
    2013-
    Xeloda
    Vecti
    Iri
    Xelox

sadysue
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Re: Loss of my sister

Postby sadysue » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:51 pm

Tammy....I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and gentle moments with your memories.
Mary Ann
(sadysue)
Rectal dx 4/2011 (Stage 3B - T3N1M0)
5FU/Rad - daily/6 wks ending 6/2011
Surgery 8/19/2011
Finished 8 rounds Folfox 2/2012
Ileo reverse and port out 3/2012
NED


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