Cycling and cancer

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Kick'nAssCancer'sAss
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Cycling and cancer

Postby Kick'nAssCancer'sAss » Mon Mar 09, 2015 6:11 pm

Got a half hour this is worth the time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JtVFGC0Zf0
53M Dx RC Halloween 2013
CT & BONE scan
MRI/T3N0M0 1 suspicious LN
5 wks chemo/rad
LAR open TME Feb 26/14
temp bag
0/24 nodes pCR/pathological
Folfox (8) Mar 28-Jul 4 /14
Aug/14 clear CT scan
Aug 27/14 reversal
Feb/15 clear scope
July/15 Feb/16 Feb/17 Feb/18 clear CT scans
Feb/18 clear scope
Sept 19 clear CT scan & DISCHARGED :P
Mar/23 clear scope
CEA 1.6 @ dx
1.6,1.4,1.7,2.4,2.9, 2.7 2.3 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.6 2.7
2.7 Sept 19
0-4 normal
https://kickingasscancersass.blogspot.com/

Little Sunshine

Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby Little Sunshine » Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:18 pm

As a 20+ yr road cyclist I was so incredibly moved by this. The power,control and release on a bike is like no other. And one that not many people can relate to. Thank you so much for sharing.

Niki

Shakhal
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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby Shakhal » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:06 am

I am one of these crasy cyclist also.

Thank you for a nice link.
Last edited by Shakhal on Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:12 am, edited 1 time in total.
dx Apr 2012, sigmoid cancer II b, 49 yo
Laparo res Apr 2012
8 rounds of XELOX ends Nov 2012
still NED

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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby BrownBagger » Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:53 am

I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can get back on the road. Hoping for a very productive summer, miles-wise.

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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.

Shakhal
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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby Shakhal » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:08 am

How can I put a picture here? ))
dx Apr 2012, sigmoid cancer II b, 49 yo
Laparo res Apr 2012
8 rounds of XELOX ends Nov 2012
still NED

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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby BrownBagger » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:12 am

Shakhal wrote:How can I put a picture here? ))


if the photo is available on the web, then use the following syntax (note, I'm using "curly" { } brackets. You need to use [ ] square brackets instead:

{img}http://domain.com/image.jpg{/img}
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.

Shakhal
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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby Shakhal » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:25 am

Thank you, BrownBagger.

Some my cycling photos are here:
https://www.facebook.com/mikhail.shakhal/photos

I will add you as a friend, if you would like. All cancer cyclist should be. ))
dx Apr 2012, sigmoid cancer II b, 49 yo
Laparo res Apr 2012
8 rounds of XELOX ends Nov 2012
still NED

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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby Kick'nAssCancer'sAss » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:33 am

Living here in Muskoka, it truly is one of the best riding regions in Ontario. Over 3000 lakes, small towns just a hub for tourist from the Toronto area. Before dx I would easily do a couple thousand km over the summer months. Can't wait to get back in the saddle. Only avid roadies can really understand how great it feels to push the limits in the scorching summer heat conquering the rolling hills for a three plus hour ride.
53M Dx RC Halloween 2013
CT & BONE scan
MRI/T3N0M0 1 suspicious LN
5 wks chemo/rad
LAR open TME Feb 26/14
temp bag
0/24 nodes pCR/pathological
Folfox (8) Mar 28-Jul 4 /14
Aug/14 clear CT scan
Aug 27/14 reversal
Feb/15 clear scope
July/15 Feb/16 Feb/17 Feb/18 clear CT scans
Feb/18 clear scope
Sept 19 clear CT scan & DISCHARGED :P
Mar/23 clear scope
CEA 1.6 @ dx
1.6,1.4,1.7,2.4,2.9, 2.7 2.3 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.6 2.7
2.7 Sept 19
0-4 normal
https://kickingasscancersass.blogspot.com/

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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby BrownBagger » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:48 am

muskokamike wrote:Only avid roadies can really understand how great it feels to push the limits in the scorching summer heat conquering the rolling hills for a three plus hour ride.


I love to fly though the countryside. I try to stay as far away from traffic as possible, which means using mostly back roads. Around here, that means hills--lots of hills. But once you get into shape, the hills become part of the fun, too. I just love to spend the day cruising past farms, fields and forests. I bet Ontario is a great place to ride. Canada is a very civilized place, in my experience.
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: Cycling and cancer

Postby Kick'nAssCancer'sAss » Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:46 pm

I think this season will be a bit later before we start up, Still tons of snow so looking for early May start. My favorite time of year for riding is the fall with all the colours and the cooler temps. I usually put my bike away on Halloween cause then hockey season starts up. Anyways off to the gym to do some spinning.
53M Dx RC Halloween 2013
CT & BONE scan
MRI/T3N0M0 1 suspicious LN
5 wks chemo/rad
LAR open TME Feb 26/14
temp bag
0/24 nodes pCR/pathological
Folfox (8) Mar 28-Jul 4 /14
Aug/14 clear CT scan
Aug 27/14 reversal
Feb/15 clear scope
July/15 Feb/16 Feb/17 Feb/18 clear CT scans
Feb/18 clear scope
Sept 19 clear CT scan & DISCHARGED :P
Mar/23 clear scope
CEA 1.6 @ dx
1.6,1.4,1.7,2.4,2.9, 2.7 2.3 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.6 2.7
2.7 Sept 19
0-4 normal
https://kickingasscancersass.blogspot.com/

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BrownBagger
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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby BrownBagger » Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:01 pm

I usually kick it off in mid April when I have to drive a rental truck up to my office, some 70 miles into the Adirondack Park from my house. I ride the bike home, weather permitting. It's mostly downhill, so 70 miles isn't so bad for one of the the first rides of the season. It's a beautiful time of the year through some beautiful terrain (following the old Black River Canal from Boonville, NY to Rome, NY).
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.

Nik Colon

Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby Nik Colon » Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:26 pm

I haven't rode a bike since I was a kid, except a couple years ago, but I don't recommend trying to when you're drunk :shock: :o :oops:

Nik Colon

Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby Nik Colon » Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:28 pm

BrownBagger wrote:
Shakhal wrote:How can I put a picture here? ))


if the photo is available on the web, then use the following syntax (note, I'm using "curly" { } brackets. You need to use [ ] square brackets instead:

{img}http://domain.com/image.jpg{/img}

Or, See above when you post where it says img. Click that and either post the img link between or post the image link, highlight it then click img.

behconsult
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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby behconsult » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:28 pm

I'm so ready to get out on the road. I hook up to my ipod and bust it on the country roads. I just purchased a used Beam bike (Softride R1) and ready to try it out. Possibly do the Pelatonia in Central Ohio.
Stage 4 Age 56 BrafV660E 5/14
spot on perit/ Right side tumor
Resctn 6/9/2014
Folfox strt 7/2014. 6 of 12 tx
Chemo induced DM2
Pet 4 mets to lung (1 cm, 6 mm) Xeloda/Avastin 9/16 to present.
Cryo-ablation to four spots- Collapsed lung/chest tube 2x
Possible local recurrence in a spot or two on PET. Stable CT

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Re: Cycling and cancer

Postby ChemoBoy » Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:32 pm

I'm stage IV coming up on 4 years and I've managed to stay on my bike for most of the time. Right now I'm doing the "maintenance" chemo thing with Xeloda. I live in Portland, Oregon area where the riding is great and we haven't had much of a winter. I'll try to post a photo of my sweet rig - Time NXR with Campy Super Record. My wife and to some extent my doctor believe that my staying active is part of the reason that I am doing so well. That sounds good to me - a free pass to ride. Of course because of the ongoing chemo-in-a-pill I don't have my normal strength or endurance but it is still awesome to get out there and even hand with the lads a bit. Extended climbs are the hard part.


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