I had my colectomy this past Wed. Just got the pathology reports- NO evidence of intrusive cancer anywhere in the colon tissue they removed. NO evidence of invasive cancer in any of the lymph nodes. I need NO further treatment - just to heal from this surgery. They were not able to do any genetic testing of the tissue they removed b/c it had no cancer in it. They did do some with the cancer in the polyp but it didn't show any evidence of any genetic abnormalities. I will still go through w/ the genetic testing in May. Doc wants me to have some routine physicals every 3 months for now and then my colonoscopy in a year!!
Its bittersweet when I see so many going through so much more. I'm grateful thatI went in when I did. I had been ignoring blood in my stool for a while and was kicking myself for not going sooner but clearly I got myself in in enough time in the overall scheme of things!
For this Colon Cancer awareness month I'm trying to spread the word to anyone I know to get their butt looked at if they have any weird issues!!
I pray for you on here often! thank you for questions answered, suggestions, comforts.
I have great news!!!! path reports are in
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KellyW
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I have great news!!!! path reports are in
Kelly, Mom of 2 rad little boys (6 and 3), navy wife, jewelry maker, shopping enthusiast!
dx 1/31/12. Adenoma carcinoma with cancer growing down stalk. Colon Resection 2/29/12, no chemo in nodes or colon tissue, no further treatment.
dx 1/31/12. Adenoma carcinoma with cancer growing down stalk. Colon Resection 2/29/12, no chemo in nodes or colon tissue, no further treatment.
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dianetavegia
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Re: I have great news!!!! path reports are in
Kelly I'm so very happy for you! Stay on top of those colonoscopies so you never have to worry again!
God Bless,
Diane
God Bless,
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
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KellyW
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I will! I will never put anything off again! heck in between my diagnosis and my surgery I had a pap, every mole on my body looked at, and an u/s of my uterus and ovaries b/c of some questions I had. Everything is fine but Iwill certainly keep regular with all of that stuff! Its worth it!! If I had gone in over a year ago I might have just needed the polyp removed and that's it. I got lucky- for sure..... but waiting had its consequence. I was having symptoms. classic ones.. ignoring was foolish of me!
Kelly, Mom of 2 rad little boys (6 and 3), navy wife, jewelry maker, shopping enthusiast!
dx 1/31/12. Adenoma carcinoma with cancer growing down stalk. Colon Resection 2/29/12, no chemo in nodes or colon tissue, no further treatment.
dx 1/31/12. Adenoma carcinoma with cancer growing down stalk. Colon Resection 2/29/12, no chemo in nodes or colon tissue, no further treatment.
Re: I have great news!!!! path reports are in
That is great great news Kelly! Now go out and spread the word to everyone you know, get that colonoscopy, get tested! Don't wait!
Mom to 28 yo daughter
colectomy 2/22/10, stage 3C, signet cell
7/2011 peritoneal mets
HIPEC September 2012, difficult recovery
Hospice 10/31/2012, Died 11/16/2012
colectomy 2/22/10, stage 3C, signet cell
7/2011 peritoneal mets
HIPEC September 2012, difficult recovery
Hospice 10/31/2012, Died 11/16/2012
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SoConfused
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Congratulations!!! this is great news ... today's a great day on the board - lots of good news to read about.
Stage IV CC
Re: I have great news!!!! path reports are in
Awesome! I am doing a happy dance for you! 
Stage IV, April 2009.
Treatments...multiple .
Currently none
"It is well, with my soul"
Treatments...multiple .
Currently none
"It is well, with my soul"
Re: I have great news!!!! path reports are in
Good for you! What a relief!
2/10 dx colon cancer
right hemicolectomy 3/19/10
Stage 2a 0/43 nodes
Lynch syndrome
3/14/10 colon resection/ removal of metal clips
Nov 11 dx ovarian cancer
right hemicolectomy 3/19/10
Stage 2a 0/43 nodes
Lynch syndrome
3/14/10 colon resection/ removal of metal clips
Nov 11 dx ovarian cancer
Re: I have great news!!!! path reports are in
WHAT!?!?!?
You missed all the fun of chemo and radiation??
That's great news, I'm so glad somebody caught it that early and gets to 'retire' somewhat from this journey.
You still get your Blue Ribbon for the battle!
-Rick
You missed all the fun of chemo and radiation??
That's great news, I'm so glad somebody caught it that early and gets to 'retire' somewhat from this journey.
You still get your Blue Ribbon for the battle!
-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
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
Re: I have great news!!!! path reports are in
So happy for you! Now you can get on with your life just keep getting your regular checkups!
Stage 2A colon cancer
T3 N0 M0
0/21 lymph nodes
Jan 2012 to June 2012 Folfox
9 rounds of oxi
T3 N0 M0
0/21 lymph nodes
Jan 2012 to June 2012 Folfox
9 rounds of oxi
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KellyW
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thank you!
I will keep regular with appointments trust me! heck I'd get scoped monthly iftheyd let me!
I have been encouraging people to get scoped. People have asked me many questions lately about "little things" and I keep saying "go get examined!" heck my good friend from high school is an oncologist who told me to go to the doctor a year ago and ignored her. yeah she's slapped me upside the head a bit.
My Mom is in her early 60s and has not had a colonoscopy yet. She's making her appointment as soon as she comes home from helping out here- so that's one person so far!
I will keep regular with appointments trust me! heck I'd get scoped monthly iftheyd let me!
I have been encouraging people to get scoped. People have asked me many questions lately about "little things" and I keep saying "go get examined!" heck my good friend from high school is an oncologist who told me to go to the doctor a year ago and ignored her. yeah she's slapped me upside the head a bit.
My Mom is in her early 60s and has not had a colonoscopy yet. She's making her appointment as soon as she comes home from helping out here- so that's one person so far!
Kelly, Mom of 2 rad little boys (6 and 3), navy wife, jewelry maker, shopping enthusiast!
dx 1/31/12. Adenoma carcinoma with cancer growing down stalk. Colon Resection 2/29/12, no chemo in nodes or colon tissue, no further treatment.
dx 1/31/12. Adenoma carcinoma with cancer growing down stalk. Colon Resection 2/29/12, no chemo in nodes or colon tissue, no further treatment.
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SkiFletch
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Hah, not sure if I'd agree to monthly preps, but glad to hear your results Kelly. We love news like that around here.
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: I have great news!!!! path reports are in
Great news Kelly! Now enjoy your babies!
Angie
Angie
Daughter to George (64)
Dx'ed Jan '11 Stage IV CC liver and peritoneum, KRAS mutant
Folfox
Folfori, Avastin
SIRT
Aug '12- progression in liver, mets to lungs
Oct '12- mets to bone, Regorafenib
Nov '12- Hospice
12/10/12- Became my beautiful angel in heaven
Dx'ed Jan '11 Stage IV CC liver and peritoneum, KRAS mutant
Folfox
Folfori, Avastin
SIRT
Aug '12- progression in liver, mets to lungs
Oct '12- mets to bone, Regorafenib
Nov '12- Hospice
12/10/12- Became my beautiful angel in heaven
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Glad you had good news!
3/11 IIIC +/FOLFOX
4/12 HIPEC
6/12 Chmo/Rad
9/12 XELIRI+Avast/Zltra
9/13 Plvic Absc,stpd chemo
11/13 Tumr rmvd frm Lap Port incis
12/13 Xeloda
1/14 Cardiac Issue no Xeloda/5FU
3/14 Irinotecan
6/14 Stopped chemo
8/14 Clin Trial
9/14 Infectn - Stpd Trial
4/12 HIPEC
6/12 Chmo/Rad
9/12 XELIRI+Avast/Zltra
9/13 Plvic Absc,stpd chemo
11/13 Tumr rmvd frm Lap Port incis
12/13 Xeloda
1/14 Cardiac Issue no Xeloda/5FU
3/14 Irinotecan
6/14 Stopped chemo
8/14 Clin Trial
9/14 Infectn - Stpd Trial
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Great news. I am so happy for you.
RC 10/09
Stage IIA
Chemorad 6 weeks, 5fu 24/7
LAR 2/10
Reversal 4/10
Chemo 5fu 2 rounds -1 week on 3 weeks off
ct scans 9/10 , 3/11,9/11, 9/12 NED!!!
Stage IIA
Chemorad 6 weeks, 5fu 24/7
LAR 2/10
Reversal 4/10
Chemo 5fu 2 rounds -1 week on 3 weeks off
ct scans 9/10 , 3/11,9/11, 9/12 NED!!!
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Kathleen808
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Fabulous news Kelly! I hope your healing is quick. Thanks for sharing!
Aloha,
Kathleen
Aloha,
Kathleen
Kathleen
DH 1/09 3c 51yr rsct
Folfx 3/09
1 l nd 9/09 Flfri Avstn
PET clr 6/10
Folfri Avstn 7/10
ND 10/10
1/11 lng mets Flfri Avastn
ND 2/12
9/12 Flfri Avastn
10/12 grwth lng mts Erbtx Avstn Irintcn
1/13 stabl
9/13 grwth
8/16/14 passed into eternal peace
DH 1/09 3c 51yr rsct
Folfx 3/09
1 l nd 9/09 Flfri Avstn
PET clr 6/10
Folfri Avstn 7/10
ND 10/10
1/11 lng mets Flfri Avastn
ND 2/12
9/12 Flfri Avastn
10/12 grwth lng mts Erbtx Avstn Irintcn
1/13 stabl
9/13 grwth
8/16/14 passed into eternal peace
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