The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:28 pm

Sorry for being MIA for awhile guys. It's been one crises after the other here lately. i think the undertaker is getting impatient.
I've got my spaceship fuelled up and ready to take me on my next big adventure. I'm afraid to put it on autopilot, it may not take me in the direction I'm hoping for.
I must have the heart of a race horse, the damn thing just won't quit !!
I only experienced pain for about a week and then it just went away. It doesn't get better than that !
The oncologist comes to my house now so I feel pretty special.
The docs may have finally gotten it right this time about my imminent demise but as some of you know,I love to gamble and I'm betting that their is still some life left in old Frenchie.
Caregiver to DH 59 yr, male, Stage IV at Dx
Dx Sept 2009
Liver,bladder mets, 5 surgeries
Lots of chemo
Inoperable lung mets nov 2013
Stopped all treatments in February 2014 due to QOL issues
I am in God's hands now !!
Feb 2015 - too many new mets to count !
At peace July 9, 2017

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby KWT » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:35 pm

It's good to hear from you Frenchie, keep whacking away at the reaper. The undertaker can just wait.

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby lpas » Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:24 pm

kennytwisted wrote:It's good to hear from you Frenchie, keep whacking away at the reaper. The undertaker can just wait.


What Kenny said.

We're all rooting for you, Frenchie! One more summer!!
11/14 Dx sigmoid CC @ 45yo
12/14 Colectomy + hysterectomy
Stage IIIB, T3N1bM0, 2/20 nodes, MSS, G2, KRAS(A146T), TP53, SMAD4, ERBB2, CEA 1.0
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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby CRguy » Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:34 pm

Hey buddy,
just gettin' ready to run thru a few TSB's for that old Ford F-53 chassis and before these mechanics "rebuild" the whole damn thing part by part ..... I need you around to tell me who's zoomin' me on the PCM codes I keep getting !

NO pain IS a VERY good place to be my friend ... stay there.

" ain't about the size of the dog in the fight ...
it's all about the size of the FIGHT in the dog "


Harmony on the Journey coming your way Frenchie
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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby vilca11 » Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:17 am

I love your attitude, old Frenchie. And you are not that old. And I love Paris and French literature. I think, I might decide to change husbands again and you could be a good candidate. How about waiting for me? I am beautiful, Frenchie... :wink:
Hugs, Vilca
11/2005 CC stage 1, F,50yo@dx
Mod dif adenocar, MSS, APC, TP53, CEAs1.6-4.8
1/12 1met liver@Vena Cava, RFA, 3oxi,11 5FU
8/13 2 mets same place,SBRT
4/14 2 Xeliri+Avastin
5/14 Nano Knife liver same 2 mets
6/14 2 Xeliri, ADAPT
4/15 PET, 2 same mets,Cryo Liver
5/15 MJ Oil, Herbs, Suppl, ADAPT
10/15 PET, same area, doubled in size, high SUV
10/15 RH, HAI, visceral involv., no LN
2/16 red FF, 50% red dose FUDR, CEA trends up
3/16 CT, PET, MRI L.Lobe all in small tumors
4/16 No acceptable options, going home

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:21 am

Vilca,

You have given me a hell of an idea !!
So many people and organizations these days grant last wishes to terminal patients.
I'm going to go out with a bang and a good laugh to boot !!
If I can get my wife on board, I am going to contact them and ask them to fulfill my last request.
I need a day or two to give more thought to what that will be. One thing is for sure, it will be different.
Are you really sure Vilca that you would like to be married to me ? My wife would trade me for just about any sane person at the moment !! :?: :?:
Last edited by Frenchie's Wife on Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:24 am, edited 2 times in total.
Caregiver to DH 59 yr, male, Stage IV at Dx
Dx Sept 2009
Liver,bladder mets, 5 surgeries
Lots of chemo
Inoperable lung mets nov 2013
Stopped all treatments in February 2014 due to QOL issues
I am in God's hands now !!
Feb 2015 - too many new mets to count !
At peace July 9, 2017

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby KWT » Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:36 am

vilca11 wrote:I love your attitude, old Frenchie. And you are not that old. And I love Paris and French literature. I think, I might decide to change husbands again and you could be a good candidate. How about waiting for me? I am beautiful, Frenchie... :wink:
Hugs, Vilca


Holy shit, this is getting good! :shock: there may be life after st4 :lol:

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby bitchslapped » Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:52 pm

Frenchie wrote:I'm am going to go out with a bang and a good laugh to boot !!
Frenchie wrote:Are you really sure Vilca that you would like to be married to me ? My wife would trade me for just about any sane person at the moment !!


This is getting interesting. Our 2nd marriage proposal here on CT? I wouldn't tell a woman no, Frenchie...you just may get your wish. :wink:

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby vilca11 » Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:51 pm

Ohoho and a bottle of rum, Frenchie... Try me... I am quite far from you, so your wife can't pull out my beautiful hair (noble silver and black, curly for some reason after Xeliri), so, lets proceed... I can replace the "damage" for her - she can take my hubby, he is nice and handsome and physically healthy... not so sure about mentally, though... Lol
11/2005 CC stage 1, F,50yo@dx
Mod dif adenocar, MSS, APC, TP53, CEAs1.6-4.8
1/12 1met liver@Vena Cava, RFA, 3oxi,11 5FU
8/13 2 mets same place,SBRT
4/14 2 Xeliri+Avastin
5/14 Nano Knife liver same 2 mets
6/14 2 Xeliri, ADAPT
4/15 PET, 2 same mets,Cryo Liver
5/15 MJ Oil, Herbs, Suppl, ADAPT
10/15 PET, same area, doubled in size, high SUV
10/15 RH, HAI, visceral involv., no LN
2/16 red FF, 50% red dose FUDR, CEA trends up
3/16 CT, PET, MRI L.Lobe all in small tumors
4/16 No acceptable options, going home

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:11 pm

I've only told my youngest son about some ideas that have come to mind. So far all are still doable in my condition and will leave people debating my sanity.
My two oldest boys and I were very adventurous during their formative years. Skydiving and buggy jumping are old hat to us.
Since things could go south in a hurry given my present state, I am in the process of crossing the first thing off my list as we speak. I am waiting for a call back.
I will need CR guy to upload pictures as the plot thickens and I see how much mischief I can get into !!
Last edited by Frenchie's Wife on Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:21 am, edited 1 time in total.
Caregiver to DH 59 yr, male, Stage IV at Dx
Dx Sept 2009
Liver,bladder mets, 5 surgeries
Lots of chemo
Inoperable lung mets nov 2013
Stopped all treatments in February 2014 due to QOL issues
I am in God's hands now !!
Feb 2015 - too many new mets to count !
At peace July 9, 2017

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby justin case » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:19 pm

Surfboards anyone :roll: :roll: :roll:
Of course in Hawaii
7/11 diagnosed Stage 2 colon and rectal cancer
chemo/rad
lar/temp ilio
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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby midlifemom » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:26 pm

Frenchie,
Please continue to keep us posted on your mischief. You might just help to inspire the rest of us to add a little mischief to our own lives. I know I could use a little of your attitude.
Can't wait for your next post. :P
Stage 3 cc - dx Jan '14 age 53, cea 2.9
t2n2m0, KRAS mutant, MSS
Folfox Feb - Aug '14
Nov '14 cea 27.7 -2 liver masses
Dec '14 left lobectomy and HAI
Jan '15 FUDR and FOLFIRI
Aug '15 fudr done, liver clear, add avastin for lungs. Cea 4.3
Feb '16 CEA rising
May '16 2 wk break then drop Iri for 6 weeks.
Jul '16 cancer grew, constricted main bile duct. Stent inserted. On break till jaundice clears. CEA climbing. Doing reduced Folfox. Allergic to Oxali.
Sep'16 chemo failed. Trial or hospice?

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby CRguy » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:40 pm

Frenchie wrote:I will need CR guy to upload pictures as the plot thickens and I see how much mischief I can get into !!

Through thick and thin plots my friend .... I am here for you.

"Mischief ... Frenchie be thy name ! "

keep kickin' ass buddy
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Stage IV A rectal cancer/lung met
17 Year survivor
my life is an ongoing totally randomized UNcontrolled experiment with N=1 !
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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby peanut_8 » Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:09 pm

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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:26 pm

I hate to do this, but I'd like to be serious for a moment.
I know some of you think that my sanity is in question.

If you can relate to the Jerry Sinfield comedy show, some people loved it like I did or could not stand to watch it. That's the way it is with me. I hold nothing back, I try not to offend anyone but I am very spontaneous. It has gotten me into and out of some tight spots in the past.

Try as I might, I honestly don't see why someone dying should be all about gloom and doom. It's not going to change the end result in any way. Why not have a little fun on the way out.

Speaking of witch, number 1 on my list should be done by next weekend. I will take some pictures then and have CR guy upload them. I can never remember how to do that. I won't tell you what it is until then.
I will tell you a little about number 2 on the list. I am meeting with the crematorium director on Monday. Even though I am being creamated, I would like to have a custom built casket in the shape of a moter home. I'd like to go out in style ! I have the knowledge, manpower and equipment to do this . I'll keep you posted on that one.
Last edited by Frenchie's Wife on Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:31 am, edited 1 time in total.
Caregiver to DH 59 yr, male, Stage IV at Dx
Dx Sept 2009
Liver,bladder mets, 5 surgeries
Lots of chemo
Inoperable lung mets nov 2013
Stopped all treatments in February 2014 due to QOL issues
I am in God's hands now !!
Feb 2015 - too many new mets to count !
At peace July 9, 2017


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