Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

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Re: Things aren't looking good.

Postby thingy45 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:02 pm

hope they will get the pain under controle.
As always you are in my prayers.
Remember you never walk alone.
Thinking of you daily.

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Re: Things aren't looking good.

Postby Russian27 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:19 pm

Terry I hope for a great success of your treatments and no side effects or anything unexpected.
Dx at 39(12/2008), Stage IV, omentum mets,
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby Terry » Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:33 am

Well, can't post any new pics because daughter refuses to take any more, says too gross. I think she's right. The good news is after only one rad. treatment it seems to be melting away. Today was number two so we'll see how each day goes. I did notice I am able to breath with my mouth closed and that helps. I'm feeling positive about this. My talks with Jaynee always help to keep me upbeat also.

Like I said, I'm still fighting the fight while I can, but when I'm done I know the Lord will heal me after I'm gone. No more pain, suffering and only a new and perfect body:)

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!

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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby RixInPhx » Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:21 am

Thanks for checking in, I've been so worried!!!

Great that the radiation is doing its thing, melting that bugger!
And even better that you have the tangible result of breathing with mouth closed, that's a big step!!

You are my inspiration.
-Rick
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No progression 5/12 CEA 192

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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby Surroundedbylove » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:08 am

Terry,

That's wonderful news! Thanks for continuing to share and know that you have so many people praying for you and your family.

SBL
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby BrownBagger » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:28 am

Here's to breathing!

Thanks for the update, Terry. What Rick said.
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby tammylayne » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:30 am

Wonderful news Terry,,,sounds like things are going in the right direction! Maybe today's session will loosen the little B%!#%& so loose you can BLOW it away!!!

Sending you gentle hugs and positive thoughts...

Tammylayne
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby CheeseHead » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:37 am

Terry,

Glad to hear it's melting. Good news.

Hope it just... disappears. And the rest of your treatment works.

Hang in there,
Cheese
    2008
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby Mona » Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:17 am

Terry, melting away it is a good sign, soon the Monster will be fried to nothing. You are in my daily prayers.
Much love,
Maria
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby aussielones » Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:33 am

Hi Terry,

I'm so glad the radiotherapy is working! Send that tumor straight back to hell :)

As you know, you are ALWAYS in my prayers!

lots of love and aussie sunshine!!
31y/o
Dx 24/9/10
Cecum, liver, LN, lungs
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby Lee » Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:43 am

Terry wrote: The good news is after only one rad. treatment it seems to be melting away. I did notice I am able to breath with my mouth closed and that helps. I'm feeling positive about this. My talks with Jaynee always help to keep me upbeat also.


Terry


AWESOME news!!! Melt that tumor completely away. I pray the radiations stops it in it's tract.

Thanks for the update, I think of you often.

Hugs to you,

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!

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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby pmterra » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:34 am

Hi Terry,
Just thinking about you and sending you lots of prayers. I hope the radiation continues to do its job and things will get easier for you.
love, Paula
caregiver to survivor husband
Stage 3C - Colon
surgery June, 2008
6 mo. chemo/FOLFOX & Avastin
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby jobasar » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:40 am

Terry, I am so happy for you and the radiation is working. I am praying for you too. Radiation seems to be doing the trick.

Hugs,
Allie
dx. 12/24/08 w/stage 4 cc/1met to liver
C tumor removed on 01/02/09
Liver surg. on 04/09 clear margins
12 tx's chemo
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby mom_2_3 » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:44 am

Terry,

Great news that the treatment is working and that you are getting relief from some of your symptoms. You are in my prayers.

Amy
CC discovered during c-section (11/4/08)
Diagnosed Stage IV 11/10/08 -- Happy 39th Birthday! 5 bilobar liver mets
02/09: Colectomy, liver resection, HAI pump implanted, 7 of 42 nodes
7 months of FUDR and 5FU ended 11/2/09
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Re: Things aren't looking good/update 4/2/12

Postby limbo08816 » Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:11 am

Thanks for the wonderful update! So glad to hear the tumor is shrinking :D ! Keep zapping the sucker!


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