This is just terribly saddening.....Jess was a great source of inspiration to me on this board, an amazing mother to her baby and I am sure she will be her guardian angel guiding her through her life.
RIP Jess. God bless her family. God be with Lilliana.
With a heavy heart,
Sungold.
Jessica Smith
Re: Jessica Smith
Caregiver to DH,42 at Dx 8/11 mCRC Stg 4 liver mets
Surg/Rad not option.
Xel+Oxi 8/11
Tumors shrink
Oxi end 2/12
Radiatn 3/12, V.tough
5/12-Incr in liver mets,possible lung mets, no surg.
5/14 Folfiri+Erbitux
June 2012 - Passed away, Gone too soon.
Surg/Rad not option.
Xel+Oxi 8/11
Tumors shrink
Oxi end 2/12
Radiatn 3/12, V.tough
5/12-Incr in liver mets,possible lung mets, no surg.
5/14 Folfiri+Erbitux
June 2012 - Passed away, Gone too soon.
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pollo65
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- Location: central valley, calif
Re: Jessica Smith
I knew this was going to happen, and yet I am not prepared to face the death of such a valiant young woman. I didn't visit this site yesterday and yet I had this vague sadness. Rest in Peace little one.
pollo 65
pollo 65
CC 1/6/09
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
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: Jessica Smith
She found her way into many of our hearts, where I like to say she will live on in many ways.
Now, however, is the time for us all to be sad. Shed a few tears, share some memories and grieve.
I only hope we can all honor her memory well. She definitely set a good example for us.
Damn.
Now, however, is the time for us all to be sad. Shed a few tears, share some memories and grieve.
I only hope we can all honor her memory well. She definitely set a good example for us.
Damn.
2010-07-02 Dx rectal cancer (Stage 3)
'-07-21 Chemoradiation
'-10-13 APR surgery, 10/18 nodes still active
'-11-22 12x2wk rnds FOLFOX
2011-12-07 Mets X-P
Don't retreat, reload!
'-07-21 Chemoradiation
'-10-13 APR surgery, 10/18 nodes still active
'-11-22 12x2wk rnds FOLFOX
2011-12-07 Mets X-P
Don't retreat, reload!
Re: Jessica Smith
There are no words that will convey the admiration I had for Jess and the grace with which she fought. My heart is so sad. God bless her family and may her spirit live through them.
dx at 37 YoA
9.9.10 Dx Stage IIIC Colon Cancer
9.9.10 Temp colostomy
12.3.10 Started Chemo; Folfox
2.18.11 Negative for HNPCC
4.29.11 Pet results show NED!
9.22.11 Clean scope!
11.7.11 Reversal failed
CT Scan results show NED: 8/11, 3/12, 3/13
9.9.10 Dx Stage IIIC Colon Cancer
9.9.10 Temp colostomy
12.3.10 Started Chemo; Folfox
2.18.11 Negative for HNPCC
4.29.11 Pet results show NED!
9.22.11 Clean scope!
11.7.11 Reversal failed
CT Scan results show NED: 8/11, 3/12, 3/13
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thelongglass
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Re: Jessica Smith
I am so sorry to hear about this great loss. She was a shining light of hope on this forum and I will miss her.
http://thelongglass.wordpress.com
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
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
Re: Jessica Smith
Jess, may you rest in peace. You fought a good fight. You wanted nothing more than to have another day with Lilli. I'm sure that as Lilli gets older, she will realize what a fighter Jess was, and how much she loved her. My condolences to the family.
Jeff
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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Surroundedbylove
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- Joined: Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:43 am
- Location: Seattle
Re: Jessica Smith
Gloria - I hope you can get this string to her family.
More than anything I believe that Jessica showed such an indomitable spirit - what a wonderful example to Lilliana to have as a way to live your life. May she be blessed with that legacy from her mother.
SBL
More than anything I believe that Jessica showed such an indomitable spirit - what a wonderful example to Lilliana to have as a way to live your life. May she be blessed with that legacy from her mother.
SBL
Surroundedbylove
Rectal Cancer @ 43, '08
Clinical: T3,N2a,MX (IIIB)
6 wks XELOX & radiation
LAR, colonic j-pouch, & temp ileo '09
Surgical: ypT3,ypN0,ypMX (0 of 20 nodes)
FOLFOX; XELOX
Ileo Takedown ‘09
LARS for 10 years before learning it is finally being studied
InterStim Sacral Nerve Neuromodulator 2019
Rectal Cancer @ 43, '08
Clinical: T3,N2a,MX (IIIB)
6 wks XELOX & radiation
LAR, colonic j-pouch, & temp ileo '09
Surgical: ypT3,ypN0,ypMX (0 of 20 nodes)
FOLFOX; XELOX
Ileo Takedown ‘09
LARS for 10 years before learning it is finally being studied
InterStim Sacral Nerve Neuromodulator 2019
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ammthere 4mom
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- Joined: Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:37 pm
Re: Jessica Smith
I am so sorry to learn of Jessica's passing. She was an extraordinary woman who touched us all with her warmth and love for her family and her beautiful daughter, Lilli. She will be greatly missed.
Daughter and caregiver to mom, 72 @ dx in 7/09
Stage IV with mets to liver and lung
8/09-7/12: 24 rounds of Folfiri + 12 rounds Folfox
2013: Zeloda and Stivarga, then 36 rounds of 5FU
10/2014 back to Folfiri
Stage IV with mets to liver and lung
8/09-7/12: 24 rounds of Folfiri + 12 rounds Folfox
2013: Zeloda and Stivarga, then 36 rounds of 5FU
10/2014 back to Folfiri
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chrissyrice
- Posts: 1171
- Joined: Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:44 am
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Re: Jessica Smith
Jess was one of the best! I will miss her posts here on the boards. She made a difference in my life!
Thank You, Jess!
Blessings to your family as they live on knowing that you would want us all to be as kind and caring to each other as she was to us.
Chrissy
Thank You, Jess!
Blessings to your family as they live on knowing that you would want us all to be as kind and caring to each other as she was to us.
Chrissy
DX 10-31-09 Surgery 12-1-09 Sigmoid Colon
Stage IIIb T3,N2,MX; Chemo Feb 2010-Aug 2010; 4 rounds Folfox; 8 rounds 5FU +LV
12/2010 PET/CT Scan, Cancer Free
7/2012 CT Scan NED 2 years
10/2013 NED 3 years
8/2014 NED 4 years
Recurrence 6/2015: iliac lymph node(s)
8/2015 Surgery: 3 cm tumor removed+iliac artery graft
3/2016 CT Scan Stable
6/2016 Stable
9/2016 Stable
12/2016 Stable
3/2017 Stable
Recurrence 6/2017
12/2017 Surgery removed all cancer w/ clean margins
07-27-2018 Cancer-free for 7 months
Stage IIIb T3,N2,MX; Chemo Feb 2010-Aug 2010; 4 rounds Folfox; 8 rounds 5FU +LV
12/2010 PET/CT Scan, Cancer Free
7/2012 CT Scan NED 2 years
10/2013 NED 3 years
8/2014 NED 4 years
Recurrence 6/2015: iliac lymph node(s)
8/2015 Surgery: 3 cm tumor removed+iliac artery graft
3/2016 CT Scan Stable
6/2016 Stable
9/2016 Stable
12/2016 Stable
3/2017 Stable
Recurrence 6/2017
12/2017 Surgery removed all cancer w/ clean margins
07-27-2018 Cancer-free for 7 months
Re: Jessica Smith
So saddened to hear this. May God hold Jessica close and may Jessica and God watch over Lillian and her Family in this time of need.
Re: Jessica Smith
Goodnight princess. I will miss your sweet, kind voice and your enthusiastic love for Lilliana & life.
Bill's Colonoscopy 6/29/10; Dx Stage I or II
Surgery 7/15/10; Dx Stage III,15/32 lymph nodes
FOLFOX4 start 9/14/10; end 1/20/11 (9 tx)
2021 dx MSH6 Lynch Syndrome positive
(as are my brother, sister & son, but not daughter)
Grateful for 2nd Chance NED time!
Surgery 7/15/10; Dx Stage III,15/32 lymph nodes
FOLFOX4 start 9/14/10; end 1/20/11 (9 tx)
2021 dx MSH6 Lynch Syndrome positive
(as are my brother, sister & son, but not daughter)
Grateful for 2nd Chance NED time!
Re: Jessica Smith
when jess posted, im in icu and don't know why, i felt she was so scared. i couldn't stop thinking of this young sweet woman with her little lilli she was so worried about always. i knew it didn't sound good but hoped maybe she would come out of it ok. i know she had to be so scared. i am so sorry for what happened to her. she was so young, i have sons older than her. i can't imagine. i remember her saying no one believed the pain she was having and then they found mets all over and her vertebre was about to fall apart. that poor woman. how strong she tried to be. how horrified she must have been. i hate this rotten, fn disease. i hate it so much. all the beautiful, wonderful people who have lost their battle to this monster. starbuck, bradyr, justsing, tim, jess, jim... my heart is aching so much right now. i miss them all so much. this just is not right. i will always remember them all. i hope jess' husband talks to lilli and shows her pictures and makes her know what a wonderful person her mother was.
i am so sorry jess. i wish you could have been one of the lucky ones.
i am so sorry jess. i wish you could have been one of the lucky ones.
Donna
Dx 10/'07 age 54 3CC Sigmoid 1/25 nodes lap
Folfox 11/'07-4/'08
Vats Lung 7/'09 met
Vats Lung 7/'10 two mets, Irinotecan/Xeloda 9/'10-2/'11
Lung Resec, 3 1/2 rt ribs 4/'12
10-15 spots both lungs & 1.4cm nodule, 7/'12
xeloda & avastin 9/'12
Dx 10/'07 age 54 3CC Sigmoid 1/25 nodes lap
Folfox 11/'07-4/'08
Vats Lung 7/'09 met
Vats Lung 7/'10 two mets, Irinotecan/Xeloda 9/'10-2/'11
Lung Resec, 3 1/2 rt ribs 4/'12
10-15 spots both lungs & 1.4cm nodule, 7/'12
xeloda & avastin 9/'12
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michelle c
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Re: Jessica Smith
This is the news I have been dreading. My heartfelt sympathy to her husband, precious daughter Lilli and family. Such a wonderful young lady. She was so courageous and inspirational throughout her battle, she never gave up. My heart aches for dear Lilli. Goodbye, dear Jess, RIP. Always loved, never forgotten xox
May 25 2009 Dx with CC (sigmoid colon) 2 days after my 44th b'day
CEA prior to surgery 4.7
Jun 3 2009 LAR - Stage III 3/10 lymph nodes
Jul 6 - Dec 10 2009 - 12 cycles FOLFIRI
Genetic testing - inconclusive for Lynch
Jul 2012 port removed & hernia repair
CEA prior to surgery 4.7
Jun 3 2009 LAR - Stage III 3/10 lymph nodes
Jul 6 - Dec 10 2009 - 12 cycles FOLFIRI
Genetic testing - inconclusive for Lynch
Jul 2012 port removed & hernia repair
Re: Jessica Smith
I am so heartbroken. This is not fair! I was hoping to never have to read this news.
She was a brave woman- and she was an inspiration to me in how she handled all of this.
I am praying for her family who she loved so dearly.
She will be missed by so many.
She was a brave woman- and she was an inspiration to me in how she handled all of this.
I am praying for her family who she loved so dearly.
She will be missed by so many.
Lung and Liver Mets
FOLFOX July 2010
Began erbitrux January 2011
December 2011 - progression
Return to FOLFOX Jan. 2012
Fusilev and 5FU June 2012
August 2012 Progression --> Starting Zaltrap
October 13, 2012 my wonderful mother passed away
FOLFOX July 2010
Began erbitrux January 2011
December 2011 - progression
Return to FOLFOX Jan. 2012
Fusilev and 5FU June 2012
August 2012 Progression --> Starting Zaltrap
October 13, 2012 my wonderful mother passed away
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florencedollar
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- Joined: Sun Sep 12, 2010 12:14 pm
Re: Jessica Smith
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=23718&hilit=jmarie+pina
I remembered this thread, and I will be toasting her with a real pina colada. We loved her spirit and her fight. She endured so much and still kept on fighting. She was a realist as well. I am glad that Lillian will be able to read about her dear mother on the CC some day. What a treasure, What a huge void we all feel at the forum.
My prayers go out to her family.
RIP sweet Jessica
I am not going anywhere anytime soon, but I want to make sure IF/when that happens you all aren't left wondering. Like Tim said there are some that we are left to wonder about. I hope they just went into remission, got caught up in a normal life and forgot about this board but we all know what most likely happened. I wouldn't want you all to worry. Either way, if that happens, you are instructed to go enjoy a real pina colada(not made from any mix) some good Green chili(from New Mexico or Colorado), and some fried ice cream.
,(sorry I am laying here, starving and dreaming of my favorite foods
)
I remembered this thread, and I will be toasting her with a real pina colada. We loved her spirit and her fight. She endured so much and still kept on fighting. She was a realist as well. I am glad that Lillian will be able to read about her dear mother on the CC some day. What a treasure, What a huge void we all feel at the forum.
My prayers go out to her family.
RIP sweet Jessica
Sis to 'lil sis (pict in avatar)
DX'd stage IV CC w/liver mets -age 45- 8/26/2010
Port Folfox started-9/8/2010
Colonic stent-9/30/2010
10/13-Team agrees-postpone chemo after 2 rounds
10/26 colon/liver resection
12/14/2010-Folfiri/Avastin
NED NED NED!!!!!
DX'd stage IV CC w/liver mets -age 45- 8/26/2010
Port Folfox started-9/8/2010
Colonic stent-9/30/2010
10/13-Team agrees-postpone chemo after 2 rounds
10/26 colon/liver resection
12/14/2010-Folfiri/Avastin
NED NED NED!!!!!
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