I want to let everyone know that Pat Steer's (aka Gaelen) battle with stage IV rectal cancer ended today, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at around 5:50pm Eastern time.
No more pain, no more suffering. Rest in peace, Pat.
Jaynee
Gaelen is no longer suffering
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weisssoccermom
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Gaelen is no longer suffering
Dx 6/22/2006 IIA rectal cancer
6 wks rad/Xeloda -finished 9/06
1st attempt transanal excision 11/06
11/17/06 XELOX 1 cycle
5 months Xeloda only Dec '06 - April '07
10+ blood clots, 1 DVT 1/07
transanal excision 4/20/07 path-NO CANCER CELLS!
NED now and forever!
Perform random acts of kindness
6 wks rad/Xeloda -finished 9/06
1st attempt transanal excision 11/06
11/17/06 XELOX 1 cycle
5 months Xeloda only Dec '06 - April '07
10+ blood clots, 1 DVT 1/07
transanal excision 4/20/07 path-NO CANCER CELLS!
NED now and forever!
Perform random acts of kindness
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Goodbye Pat
RIP
RIP
age 56
11/16/09 DIAG low rectal tumor ST II T3N0M0
12/21/09 chemopump radiation
3/18/10 suregry colo-anal anastomosis, no nodes,.
4/29/10 Abcess infection
6/3/10 started 12 folfox sessions completed 10.
1/11/11 ileostomy takedown
11/16/09 DIAG low rectal tumor ST II T3N0M0
12/21/09 chemopump radiation
3/18/10 suregry colo-anal anastomosis, no nodes,.
4/29/10 Abcess infection
6/3/10 started 12 folfox sessions completed 10.
1/11/11 ileostomy takedown
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BrownBagger
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Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
I always assumed she would outlive me, regardless. Thanks, Jaynee, for keeping us informed.
The next patient who sees Dr. K should tell her and her staff. They all knew Pat (even though they're not supposed to admit it), and I know they'll want to know of her passing.
The next patient who sees Dr. K should tell her and her staff. They all knew Pat (even though they're not supposed to admit it), and I know they'll want to know of her passing.
Eric, 58
Dx: 3/09, Stage 4 RC
Recurrences: (ongoing, lung, bronchial cavity, ribs)
Major Ops: 6/ RFA: 3 /bronchoscopies: 8
Pelvic radiation: 5 wks. Bronchial radiation—brachytheray: 3 treatments
Chemo Rounds (career):136
Current Chemo Cocktail: Xeloda & Erbitux & Irinotecan biweekly
Current Cocktail; On the Wagon (mostly)
Bicycle miles post-dx 10,477
Motto: Live your life like it's going to be a long one, because it just might, and then you'll be glad you did.
Dx: 3/09, Stage 4 RC
Recurrences: (ongoing, lung, bronchial cavity, ribs)
Major Ops: 6/ RFA: 3 /bronchoscopies: 8
Pelvic radiation: 5 wks. Bronchial radiation—brachytheray: 3 treatments
Chemo Rounds (career):136
Current Chemo Cocktail: Xeloda & Erbitux & Irinotecan biweekly
Current Cocktail; On the Wagon (mostly)
Bicycle miles post-dx 10,477
Motto: Live your life like it's going to be a long one, because it just might, and then you'll be glad you did.
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Pat is at peace now... Deepest thoughts to her family.
JanC09-Age59-Feb'08 Stage IIIc
Folfox,12 tx.
recurrance March'10
Folfiri, 10 tx
Radiation on pelvis, 28 tx
SBRT July '11
Folfiri March'12-June'12
Avastin only July'12-Feb.'13
Xeloda+Avastin- Feb'13-Oct'14
Irinotecan/Avastin- March'15 -4tx then scan
Folfox,12 tx.
recurrance March'10
Folfiri, 10 tx
Radiation on pelvis, 28 tx
SBRT July '11
Folfiri March'12-June'12
Avastin only July'12-Feb.'13
Xeloda+Avastin- Feb'13-Oct'14
Irinotecan/Avastin- March'15 -4tx then scan
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Rest in Peace, precious Pat, my friend.
3/08 Stage IIIa, colon resection, 12 rounds folfox
5/10 recurrence; right lobe liver metastasis
Hepatic resection 6/10; HAI pump and 6 months folfox/FUDR
Currently NED
The world is unfathomably beautiful today
5/10 recurrence; right lobe liver metastasis
Hepatic resection 6/10; HAI pump and 6 months folfox/FUDR
Currently NED
The world is unfathomably beautiful today
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Though I only knew her through reading her words... All I can say is what a loss. I'm glad she is at peace, and I hope her family is able to find peace as well.
DH DX 10/11 st IV unkown prmry
FFOX 12/11
HIPEC 3/12
FFOX 5/12
7/12 FFIRI
12/12 xeloda
1/13 resection
2/13 FFIRI
4/13 5FU/Avastin
9/13 recurrence, failed surgery
Abdominal fistula
11/13 gemzar, heart attack
12/13 Carbo
2/14 Radiation
3/28/2014 passed
FFOX 12/11
HIPEC 3/12
FFOX 5/12
7/12 FFIRI
12/12 xeloda
1/13 resection
2/13 FFIRI
4/13 5FU/Avastin
9/13 recurrence, failed surgery
Abdominal fistula
11/13 gemzar, heart attack
12/13 Carbo
2/14 Radiation
3/28/2014 passed
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Her advocacy will be forever lasting and truly missed.
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barbara jayne
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Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
RIP Dear Gaelen.
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
13 years NED
Facebook user name,
Barbara Allen https://www.facebook.com/barbara.allen.927
Right hemicolectomy Jan '08
2/22 L.nodes positive
Oxi and Xeloda
Xeloda discontinued
due to DPD enzyme deficiency
Lynch Syndrome
13 years NED
Facebook user name,
Barbara Allen https://www.facebook.com/barbara.allen.927
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
She is gone, but her legacy of knowledge and advice live on. Bon Voyage, Pat.
Husband DX CC (T2N0M0) 9/06
LAR 9/06
Recurrence, now CRC 1/08
chemo/rad, 6 weeks, ended 5/2/08
2nd LAR/ temp ileo 6/19/08,
8/4/08> 6 months chemo
ileo reversal 4/09, in remission
LAR 9/06
Recurrence, now CRC 1/08
chemo/rad, 6 weeks, ended 5/2/08
2nd LAR/ temp ileo 6/19/08,
8/4/08> 6 months chemo
ileo reversal 4/09, in remission
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Pat was so knowledgeable and will be greatly missed on this board and in this World. RIP sweet Pat.
-Ashlee
-Ashlee
Stage IV w/liver met dx 7-1-09
KRAS Mutant
Member of the HIPECKERS (2011) and OLYMPHIANS (2012)
2/14 - standard chemo has stopped working
3/14 - Stivarga
LIVE LIFE!
KRAS Mutant
Member of the HIPECKERS (2011) and OLYMPHIANS (2012)
2/14 - standard chemo has stopped working
3/14 - Stivarga
LIVE LIFE!
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
So sad. She will be deeply missed and foundly remembered. she was unique and irreplaceable
DX 1/30/10 @ 49
stage iv with In-numerable mets to Liver
Treatment plan: Chemo for life
40 rounds folfox Feb 2010 to October 2011
Dropped oxi October 2011
REDUCTION OR NO NEW GROWTH
July 2013 Growth
Back on oxi July 2013
More Growth
Folfori October 2013
stage iv with In-numerable mets to Liver
Treatment plan: Chemo for life
40 rounds folfox Feb 2010 to October 2011
Dropped oxi October 2011
REDUCTION OR NO NEW GROWTH
July 2013 Growth
Back on oxi July 2013
More Growth
Folfori October 2013
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Rest in peace, Pat. My strong thoughts are with your family.
Ann
Ann
Stage 3C (or 4?) Rectal Cancer 01/07
2/10 lung mets
3/11 VATS
6/11 VATS
7/13 lung met
2/14 SBRT
NED 8/14
5/17 scan and MRI found treated spine met
2/10 lung mets
3/11 VATS
6/11 VATS
7/13 lung met
2/14 SBRT
NED 8/14
5/17 scan and MRI found treated spine met
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Condolences and "strongest thoughts" to Pat's family and friends. With the recent passing of Stephen Covey, I was reminded of Pat by his advice to imagine yourself at your funeral:
"Imagine your funeral: There are 4 speakers there.
One from your:
family
friends
community
and
work
What would you like them to say about you? What kind of legacy would you like to leave the world?"
Although I didn't know Pat except through this forum, she apparently hit home runs on all fronts and there will be much to talk about at her funeral or memorial.
Thanks Pat, you left the world a better place.
Bussman
"Imagine your funeral: There are 4 speakers there.
One from your:
family
friends
community
and
work
What would you like them to say about you? What kind of legacy would you like to leave the world?"
Although I didn't know Pat except through this forum, she apparently hit home runs on all fronts and there will be much to talk about at her funeral or memorial.
Thanks Pat, you left the world a better place.
Bussman
1/21/11 dx CC @ 53
2/09/11 rt colon resect
0/18 LN; 4 tumor dep.
stage IIIB T4a N1c M0
3/11- 8/11 - 12 FOLFOX tx
6/11, 12/11 PET/CT scans- clean
1/12 follow-up scope - clean
6/12, 12/12,6/13 PET/CT scans- clean
NED
2/09/11 rt colon resect
0/18 LN; 4 tumor dep.
stage IIIB T4a N1c M0
3/11- 8/11 - 12 FOLFOX tx
6/11, 12/11 PET/CT scans- clean
1/12 follow-up scope - clean
6/12, 12/12,6/13 PET/CT scans- clean
NED
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Brocken
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Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
*Tears* Rest In Peace Pat:(
Brocken
age 47 mom to 4
Diagnosed CC via colonoscopy 2-12-12
colon resection 2-22-12
determined stage 2 -t3 (0 nodes)
Port 4/27/12
Begin chemo 5/3/12 --5FU + leucovorin
age 47 mom to 4
Diagnosed CC via colonoscopy 2-12-12
colon resection 2-22-12
determined stage 2 -t3 (0 nodes)
Port 4/27/12
Begin chemo 5/3/12 --5FU + leucovorin
Re: Gaelen is no longer suffering
Had so much respect for her...her knowledge and her no nonsense way of saying it. I will miss her posts 
Condolences to her family
Condolences to her family
rectal cancer 9/08
LAR 10/1/08
2nd surgery for peritonitis and abcess 10/08/08 w/ temp ileo
stage 2A (t3) N0/16 M0
total of 8 rounds of 5fu/Leucovoran-- 5/09
Reversal and Hysterectomy 10/09/09
Married, 2 daughters
So far ..so Good!
LAR 10/1/08
2nd surgery for peritonitis and abcess 10/08/08 w/ temp ileo
stage 2A (t3) N0/16 M0
total of 8 rounds of 5fu/Leucovoran-- 5/09
Reversal and Hysterectomy 10/09/09
Married, 2 daughters
So far ..so Good!
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