Update Nov8

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Bev G
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Re: Update Nov8

Postby Bev G » Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:43 am

Hi dear Jess:

Thanks so much for posting that encouraging update! How wonderful that you found a nanny for Lilli! It sounds like they're going to be very proactive with the brain lesion, and that's great news, too. Hang in there sweetie. I hope all this stuff they are aiming at you will hope you feel better very soon.

Love, Bev
58 yo Type1 DM 48 years
12/09 Stage IV 2/22 nodes + liver met, colon resec
3 tx FOLFIRI, liver resec 4/10
9/10 6 mos off chemo, Neg PET&CTC CEA nl
2/11 finished total 10 rounds chemo

9/13 ^17th clean PET/CT NED for now

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby KellyBelle » Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:47 am

Bless you for taking the time to update us... I'm sure I'm not the only one checking a few times a day.

Wishing you the very best outcome on that brain thing... damn, I know you didn't expect that.

Hope everything works out with the new nanny and you can get her school hours covered too.

Gentle hugs and prayers,

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.
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Re: Update Nov8

Postby gjsabmor » Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:54 am

Praying for you and your precious girl ... glad she likes spending time with her "new friend". Good luck with treatments this week.
Mom diagnosed w/mCRC 27 June 2011
Currently in treatment (Folfox + Avastin)
Histologically low-grade adenocarcinoma
2 out of 15 lymph nodes positive

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby RixInPhx » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:11 pm

Good to hear of the nanny arrangements, it's amazing you've done so well without one thus-far.
Sorry to hear of the progression of the 'bump' in your brain bone (as my German former Onc referrred to the skull).

Swinging chickens for you, hang in there dear Jess.
-Rick
M 61, Dx 6/10 CRC st 4, unknown primary CEA 843
2 kg peritoneal mass, met to skull; no surgery
Various regimens of all CRC chemo drugs
Mets to lung 8/11 CEA 135
Folfiri/Erb/Ava 12/11 CEA 320
No progression 5/12 CEA 192

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby thelongglass » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:57 pm

I have been thinking of you and I will send prayers your way that this treatment will be manageable and not affect your ability to relate with and enjoy your loved ones. Thanks for the update.
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12/22/10- Diagnosed at 30 yo
Rectal Stage IIIB, T3N1M0
1/11/11- 25 doses radiation w/ 24/7 5FU pump
4/8/11- LAR-Complete Response to Therapy!
5/13/11- 12 treatments of FOLFOX started
11/11- ilestomy reversed, port-a-cath removed
NED since
Mother of 3 beautiful little girls

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby RayGirl » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:11 pm

so glad you were able to find a nanny, I'm amazed at how much you have gone through without one.

Good luck with the treatments, sending hugs and warm fuzzies your way.
Stage III Rectal: T3, 3/21 Nodes
dxn:Feb-10
Radiation&Xeloda
7.5 hr surgery
12th FOLFOX Nov-10
Takedown:Jan-11

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby hopeful » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:17 pm

Thank you for posting your update, Jess. I've been thinking about you and praying every day. It sounds like your docs are going after these "moles" very aggressively and hopefully you'll get some quick results. You are such an inspiration to all of us. Someday when Lilli is old enough to understand more, she will be so proud! And great news on the nanny care. You'll be nearby and able to spend time with her while having her meals and all taken care of.

Big hugs to you, Jess!
Caregiver to husband diagnosed 11/09 stage IIIb colon cancer
Surgery 11/5/09
12 rounds FOLFOX beginning 12/18/09
Folfox finished 6/3/10
Last scan Jan 2015
NED since Dec. 2009

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby barbara jayne » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:28 pm

Hi Jess,
Thanks so much for the update, thinking of you all the time!
You are such a lovely Mummy as I've said before but glad you've got a good nanny to help you, can't believe you've managed without one up until now you're amazing.
Best wishes, strong vibes and hugs to you all !

Barbara x
DX. Colon Cancer (Cecum) stage 3
Right hemicolectomy Jan '08
2/22 L.nodes positive
Oxi and Xeloda
Xeloda discontinued
due to DPD enzyme deficiency
Lynch Syndrome
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Re: Update Nov8

Postby DeeNY » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:37 pm

I have been thinking about you Jess. Thank you for taking the time out to update us. I'm so happy that you found someone that you trust to watch your daughter. My husband has been having treatment for brain mets since June and so far he's doing well.

The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart....

Dee
Husband dx 9/06 48 yo mets to liver, lungs.
Colon/liver resect Folfox
VAT 2/08 and RFA 2 x's 5/09 Folfiri
Brain mets 6/11-Xeloda
Brain surgery/stereotactic radiation 2 x's
Whole brain radiation 1/12
Bronchoscopy 2/12
Under Hospice Care, passed away 6/5/12

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby clarabelle64 » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:38 pm

Dear Jessica
your treatment is well underway now, I'm so glad they are nuking the wretched mets. And the best news is that Lilli will be with you and the new nanny.
I think about you every single day Jessica and remember you in my prayers.
Love
Clarabelle XX
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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Re: Update Nov8

Postby Peteswife » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:55 pm

Dear Jess,
Thank you so much for your update today! I wish you strength and energy, and painfree days!
Lots of love from us!
Ilse
After 8,5 years living with CRC, Pete passed away on 17/4/2012. We had lots of quality time, we said our goodbyes! I am at peace because he doesn't suffer anymore! He is now better off with the Lord! We will surely miss him very very much!!

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby eve » Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:48 pm

Praying treatment is already working and continues to, dearest Jess.
My strongest thoughts to you and your family. Eve.
2009 Dad (age 66) CC stage IV
FOLFIRI+Avastin
Xeloda-Avastin
December 2012 liver resection
March 2013 lung liver mets
Xelox and Avastin
Xeloda and Erbitux
My lovely dad passed July 2014

BTW please forxgive mistakes, my english is far from perfect.

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby novascotia » Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:28 pm

Jess,
I have been thinking of you and your family and am happy to hear that you have a great support system behind you now.
I hope your tratment plan will give you comfort and peace, and will allow you to start spending more time cuddled up with you sweet Lilli.
Carm
Dx June 05, Stage IV mets liver,lung age 45
Resected all-12 folfiri
NED Apr 06–Mar 09
Apr- 09- Dec 10 radiation,hysterectomy, 6 Folfox
May 11 PET.. Mass in pelvis
July 11 HIPEC
9 folfiri to Feb 12
MRI June 12 tumor on bladder/ureter, piriformis muscle

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Re: Update Nov8

Postby mungo » Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:46 pm

Hi Jess, I'm so glad you are surrounded by good people who are supporting you through treatment.I am so willing you on. Very best wishes xxx
Stage IV
Left hemicolectomy Dec 2006
Liver resection March 2007
6 months FOLFOX
Thoractomy to remove lung met Aug 2011
NED again
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Re: Update Nov8

Postby Icesk8tr » Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:58 pm

Dear Jess,
You and your family remain in my prayers.

Christine
Stage IV CC 2010


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