Complete SHOCK!!

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BrownBagger
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby BrownBagger » Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:18 pm

RedBird43 wrote: I am so against the surgery


Well, as a practical matter, surgery is your only hope for a cure. The affected area needs to be removed or the overwhelming odds are you'll get a recurrence.

I hear you on the fear. I never had a stitch until I went in for my resection, and I was worried. But I recovered well and was back on my bike (my standard measure, as you can see) in six weeks.

That was more than 10,000 miles ago.

So, you really need to do it, IMO. Think positive and remember that it goes pretty well for most people, especially if you're healthy otherwise.

Some Christmas present, though!

Good luck & let us know how you're doing.
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.
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby singingholly » Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:03 pm

Surgery is absolutely necessary. Let's hope it's the last act.
Olivia
Dec2011 sigm IIIst res T3N1(2/18)M0 Xelox
Oct2012 5liv.mets Dec 2012 liv.res
Jan2013 1liv.met Folfiri+avastin
Jul2013 liv.res Folfiri+/av
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby RedBird43 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:27 pm

So...surgery prep begins soon ....
Last time i mixed lemon propel with the miralax...

Any suggestions on what taste the best...

I'm so dreading this!!!
Dx Colon Cancer
Wendi 43 Yrs Young ~ 4 son's 26-23-20-4
Dx 11-2014- Invasive Adenocarcinoma , Mod Diff
Surgery :Dec 23rd ,14
31 Lymph- Clear Staged at 3b
3 Cm and 5 Cm Foci Carcinoma Found Ab Stage 3B
6 Months of Chemo starting in 3 wks
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BrownBagger
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby BrownBagger » Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:21 am

If you can, choose a flavor that you don't like, as you won't like the flavor you choose anymore after you're done.
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.
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby RedBird43 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:22 pm

BrownBagger wrote:If you can, choose a flavor that you don't like, as you won't like the flavor you choose anymore after you're done.


I have chosen ..apple juice. Its going down. Pretty good compared to last time .

My nerves are getting the best of me though. ..glad my oncologist started me on a anxiety med friday sure helps!!
Dx Colon Cancer
Wendi 43 Yrs Young ~ 4 son's 26-23-20-4
Dx 11-2014- Invasive Adenocarcinoma , Mod Diff
Surgery :Dec 23rd ,14
31 Lymph- Clear Staged at 3b
3 Cm and 5 Cm Foci Carcinoma Found Ab Stage 3B
6 Months of Chemo starting in 3 wks
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby RedBird43 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:26 pm

And with a straw...so much better :D
Dx Colon Cancer
Wendi 43 Yrs Young ~ 4 son's 26-23-20-4
Dx 11-2014- Invasive Adenocarcinoma , Mod Diff
Surgery :Dec 23rd ,14
31 Lymph- Clear Staged at 3b
3 Cm and 5 Cm Foci Carcinoma Found Ab Stage 3B
6 Months of Chemo starting in 3 wks
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby horizon » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:41 pm

I was in the complete shock stage a few years ago. Reading posts on here of other survivors really helped me. Right now I'm as active as I was before my treatment, if not more so. I've got physical/emotional scars but I'm still here. Good luck in your surgery.
I'm just a dude who still can't believe he had a resection and went through chemo (currently 13 years NED). Is this real life?
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BrownBagger
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby BrownBagger » Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:07 am

horizon wrote:I was in the complete shock stage a few years ago. Reading posts on here of other survivors really helped me. Right now I'm as active as I was before my treatment, if not more so. I've got physical/emotional scars but I'm still here. Good luck in your surgery.


Ignoring "reality" can be a useful tool, I agree. Glad we're both still here, Horizon.
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.
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby horizon » Wed Dec 24, 2014 10:01 am

BrownBagger wrote:Ignoring "reality" can be a useful tool, I agree. Glad we're both still here, Horizon.



Ditto good sir!
I'm just a dude who still can't believe he had a resection and went through chemo (currently 13 years NED). Is this real life?
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby DarknessEmbraced » Wed Dec 24, 2014 10:04 am

I hope your surgery went well!
Diagnosed 10/28/14, age 36
Colon Resection 11/20/14, LAR (no illeo)
Stage 2a colon cancer, T3NOMO
Lymph-vascular invasion undetermined
0/22 lymph nodes
No chemo, no radiation
Clear Colonoscopy 04/29/15
NED 10/20/15
Ischemic Colitis 01/21/16
NED 11/10/16
CT Scan moved up due to high CEA 08/21/17
NED 09/25/17
NED 12/21/18
Clear colonoscopy 09/23/19
Clear 5 year scans 11/21/19- Considered cured! :)
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby RedBird43 » Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:58 pm

It's done! Ughas i lay here recovering :D I'm glad i did it ....now for the next step
Dx Colon Cancer
Wendi 43 Yrs Young ~ 4 son's 26-23-20-4
Dx 11-2014- Invasive Adenocarcinoma , Mod Diff
Surgery :Dec 23rd ,14
31 Lymph- Clear Staged at 3b
3 Cm and 5 Cm Foci Carcinoma Found Ab Stage 3B
6 Months of Chemo starting in 3 wks
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby Valorie » Thu Dec 25, 2014 7:57 am

Congrats on getting done with your surgery! Hope you will have a speedy and comfortable recovery!! Let us know how you're doing!!

Valorie
Age 53 dx 2a CC 0/21 LN Oncotypedx score: 11
Sigmoidectomy 5/8/14
MSS No lymphovasular involvement,
6/14 PET - NED, 12/14 CT NED, 7/15 CT - NED
6/14-12/9/14 Xeloda 8 cycles
2/12/15 incisional hernia repair - Boooo!
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby mstults » Thu Dec 25, 2014 8:37 am

I find most things are never as bad as I expect. It's not easy but doable. Walk as much as possible. Don't lift more than they tell you. Glad it went well. Merry Christmas.
Male Age 53. Dx CC with numerous liver mets 6/23/12. Colon res 6/24/12. Started folfox 7/24/12. Added avastin 8/27/12. CT 12/27/12 still showing shrink. Took 17 rounds of FOLFOX. Then 5-FU + Avastin. Switched to Irinotecan for 1 yr. CEA rose to >400. Switched to Vectibix 2/18/15. CEA decreasing. Scans show some growth in liver mets. Lung Mets stable to shrinking.

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RedBird43
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby RedBird43 » Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:00 pm

Thank you. It honestly wasn't that bad . I wont tell i the nad part because it wants the nusr fault truong different things to het my pain under control
.butover all i am home and so happy in done with that part!!!!
Dx Colon Cancer
Wendi 43 Yrs Young ~ 4 son's 26-23-20-4
Dx 11-2014- Invasive Adenocarcinoma , Mod Diff
Surgery :Dec 23rd ,14
31 Lymph- Clear Staged at 3b
3 Cm and 5 Cm Foci Carcinoma Found Ab Stage 3B
6 Months of Chemo starting in 3 wks
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Re: Complete SHOCK!!

Postby RedBird43 » Fri Dec 26, 2014 5:10 pm

Man..that last paragraph didnt make no sense musta been the morophone. Lol
Im home resting with my hubby taking awesome care of me!!
I couldn't ask for anything more.
The fear of doing it was worse than doing it .

Well thanks for the prayers and i will update u all on the pathology report! ! When i get them !
Dx Colon Cancer
Wendi 43 Yrs Young ~ 4 son's 26-23-20-4
Dx 11-2014- Invasive Adenocarcinoma , Mod Diff
Surgery :Dec 23rd ,14
31 Lymph- Clear Staged at 3b
3 Cm and 5 Cm Foci Carcinoma Found Ab Stage 3B
6 Months of Chemo starting in 3 wks
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