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CRguy
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O/T

Postby CRguy » Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:34 pm

When Starbuck30 passed a few years ago her partner Jim (Apollo) posted an epic tribute memorial video, which sadly is no longer online.

The tag line of the vibe was from the Journey hit " Don't Stop Believing "
He used the Glee version, which rocked .... BUTT it all took me back to mega Rock Anthem performances of which I have seen many live.

I still CANNOT listen to that tune without feeling Liz's presence here with us all.

Just one of those things I guess ...

I ....can't stop
Believing

CR
Caregiver x 4
Stage IV A rectal cancer/lung met
17 Year survivor
my life is an ongoing totally randomized UNcontrolled experiment with N=1 !
Review of my Journey so far

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Re: O/T

Postby BrownBagger » Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:18 am

When it comes to Starbuck, I "can't stop grieving."

Some losses hit us harder than others. In the case of Liz, I think many of us took that one personally. The video was exquisitely painful. If I ever need a good cry, I think about that video. The other one, ironically, is Patrick and the video his brother posted of their bluegrass band performing "I'll Fly Away." Another tear jerker.

I mourn and grieve for all our lost friends, but a few, for whatever reason, cut a little deeper.

So yeah, I hear, ya, and it ain't OT, my friend.
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
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Re: O/T

Postby michelle c » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:14 am

I was just thinking of Starbuck the other day. She was one of a kind. I miss her....a lot ❤️
May 25 2009 Dx with CC (sigmoid colon) 2 days after my 44th b'day
CEA prior to surgery 4.7
Jun 3 2009 LAR - Stage III 3/10 lymph nodes
Jul 6 - Dec 10 2009 - 12 cycles FOLFIRI
Genetic testing - inconclusive for Lynch
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BrownBagger
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Re: O/T

Postby BrownBagger » Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:09 am

The young ones like Liz and Patrick really hurt. Both were in their early '20s with so much to live for.
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: O/T

Postby Bev G » Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:28 am

Yes to all you said, Eric and CR. I've never gotten "over" it, whatever that really means.
58 yo Type1 DM 48 years
12/09 Stage IV 2/22 nodes + liver met, colon resec
3 tx FOLFIRI, liver resec 4/10
9/10 6 mos off chemo, Neg PET&CTC CEA nl
2/11 finished total 10 rounds chemo

9/13 ^17th clean PET/CT NED for now

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Re: O/T

Postby bitchslapped » Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:49 am

Bev G wrote:I've never gotten "over" it, whatever that really means.

Though I wasn't here @ that time, to me it means we cannot underestimate the value/impact & contribution of the members that make up the fabric of this forum...yes, even cyber friends make a difference.
Nice sentiments you all.

Best Wishes
bitchslapped
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Re: O/T

Postby edinaman » Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:29 am

BrownBagger wrote:When it comes to Starbuck, I "can't stop grieving."

Some losses hit us harder than others. In the case of Liz, I think many of us took that one personally. The video was exquisitely painful. If I ever need a good cry, I think about that video. The other one, ironically, is Patrick and the video his brother posted of their bluegrass band performing "I'll Fly Away." Another tear jerker.

I mourn and grieve for all our lost friends, but a few, for whatever reason, cut a little deeper.

So yeah, I hear, ya, and it ain't OT, my friend.

I often think of Liz and Patrick and so many others who we lost way too soon. It's amazing how so many have left their "mark" on us. They can bring both a tear and a smile when thinking of them.
Jeff
Went in for surgery for a cyst on my bladder, and they found colon cancer growing on the outside of the colon. Got to have two surgeries at the same time! Stage 3, one node involved.

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Re: O/T

Postby tammylayne » Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:05 am

I also think of Liz....esp when I hear someone say "Oh Crap"....I remember that post so vividly,,,I could "hear" her saying it :shock: I also remember her stories that made me LAUGH...she certainly had some good ones.

I watched a video the other day of a gorilla that is raising a tiger cub...and it basically said that family is what we choose to make it...and this family...the Colon Club is a FAMILY that many of us have chosen,,,, and as such, our family members are loved, and will never be forgotten....
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'06 Stage 1 CC,
'10 Stage 3 Rectal

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Re: O/T

Postby stu » Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:35 am

Hi. I remember her dad's tribute at her funeral. I don't think I will ever forget it. " moving days are hard"
Stu
supporter to my mum who lives a great life despite a difficult diagnosis
stage4 2009 significant spread to liver
2010 colon /liver resection
chemo following recurrence
73% of liver removed
enjoying life treatment free
2016 lung resection
Oct 2017 nice clear scan . Two lung nodules disappeared
Oct 2018. Another clear scan .


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