Postby WarriorSpouse » Sun Dec 25, 2016 11:19 am
I just checked in today to see if someone needed a lift during the holidays... I am sorry you are feeling this way Nik. One day at a time, and make sure you get the most out of it... each one. I often wondered during the holidays as a kid, why some adults were so consumed with other matters. Now I know! ...but as a kid these things did not seem to register with me. I know my teenagers are still keeping my wife thoroughly entertained, and working as their Mom. Without it, I could see how idle time might work against her. ...Find a favorite game to play with your family and get lost for a moment in time today.
...As for your future treatment options, you know my feelings about Avastin:) It works for many and is the big difference maker for my wife right now.
On the future, I personally know two stage IV survivors that are over 8 years out now. They have had similar hurdles as you describe but they are winning the battles one at a time and are still living a quality life.
My thoughts are with you and everyone else in ColonTalk land today:)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
WS
D/H 47 years old, 10/2014, Stage IV M/CRC, nodes 12/15, para-aortic, 5 cm sigmoid resection, positive Virchow. KRAS mut, MSS, Highly Differentiated, Lynch Neg, 5FU/LV and Avastin 1 YR (Oxi for 5 months), Zeloda/Bev since 01/2016. 02/2019 recurrence para-nodes, back to 5FU/LV Oxy/Bev. It is working again. "...Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other."-Walter Elliot