Quite a few reasons to celebrate on this thread.
Take care
Stu
Stage 4, 5 years cancer free
Re: Stage 4, 5 years cancer free
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 .
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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dianetavegia
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Re: Stage 4, 5 years cancer free
LEON, NO
I was concerned that Ceci didn't mention any follow up in the original post and especially since rectal tends to recur farther out than colon, I was trying to find a way to say I disagree with their oncologist.
Just yesterday I was waiting for the office to open so I could get my blood work done prior to my doctor visit in April. A man sat down in the hall near me and began to tell me that MY oncologist pronounced him cured at 5 years and discharged him. That was 2 years ago and he's now dying. Two huge liver tumors that are wrapped around the hepatic veins and numerous lung mets in both lungs.
Just because a CEA stays low does not mean it isn't a good indicator. Actually, someone who presents with a CEA say at 10 instead of 200 is thought to have a less aggressive form of CRC. With me, my liver met caused a rise to 6.4 which triggered a CT scan and a quick liver resection 5 years ago in 2 weeks. I do NOT want to be kicked to the curb!
I was concerned that Ceci didn't mention any follow up in the original post and especially since rectal tends to recur farther out than colon, I was trying to find a way to say I disagree with their oncologist.
Just yesterday I was waiting for the office to open so I could get my blood work done prior to my doctor visit in April. A man sat down in the hall near me and began to tell me that MY oncologist pronounced him cured at 5 years and discharged him. That was 2 years ago and he's now dying. Two huge liver tumors that are wrapped around the hepatic veins and numerous lung mets in both lungs.
Just because a CEA stays low does not mean it isn't a good indicator. Actually, someone who presents with a CEA say at 10 instead of 200 is thought to have a less aggressive form of CRC. With me, my liver met caused a rise to 6.4 which triggered a CT scan and a quick liver resection 5 years ago in 2 weeks. I do NOT want to be kicked to the curb!
Stage III cc surgery 1/7/09. 12 tx FOLFOX
Stage IV PET = 1.5cm liver met. HR 4/11/12
14 years since dx and 11 years post liver resection.
Pronounced CURED and discharged by onc
“O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.” Psalms 30:2
Stage IV PET = 1.5cm liver met. HR 4/11/12
14 years since dx and 11 years post liver resection.
Pronounced CURED and discharged by onc
“O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.” Psalms 30:2
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cecioboe
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Re: Stage 4, 5 years cancer free
Thank you, all.
And yes, yearly blood work and physical is in order. Jim already has his next appointment on the calendar and his onc suggested not having yearly ct scans any more. His oncologist actually said he could still see him for his annual if he wanted, but could also go with a gp.
And yes, yearly blood work and physical is in order. Jim already has his next appointment on the calendar and his onc suggested not having yearly ct scans any more. His oncologist actually said he could still see him for his annual if he wanted, but could also go with a gp.
Wife to Jim Stage IV RC w/liver mets
DX 9/16/11
T3N1M1
Oct - Dec 2011 chemo/rad
1/04/12 ileo
1/16/12 LAR, liver resection
2/29/12 blockage, emer surg, ileo rev
4/16/12- 9/16/12 chemo
NED since 10/22/12
De-ported 6/24/16
DX 9/16/11
T3N1M1
Oct - Dec 2011 chemo/rad
1/04/12 ileo
1/16/12 LAR, liver resection
2/29/12 blockage, emer surg, ileo rev
4/16/12- 9/16/12 chemo
NED since 10/22/12
De-ported 6/24/16
Re: Stage 4, 5 years cancer free
I can't even begin to count the amount of scans my mum has had. Her oncologist talked about the risk of exposure. She went with a schedule she was comfortable with . Sometimes that's all you can do.
I wish you many happy years ahead.
Stu
I wish you many happy years ahead.
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 .
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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justin case
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Re: Stage 4, 5 years cancer free
cecioboe wrote:Thank you, all.
And yes, yearly blood work and physical is in order. Jim already has his next appointment on the calendar and his onc suggested not having yearly ct scans any more. His oncologist actually said he could still see him for his annual if he wanted, but could also go with a gp.
With you on that one !Michael
Besides, at 1,200.00 a pop I could spend some time at the casino, with that change !
Bro Nut
7/11 diagnosed Stage 2 colon and rectal cancer
chemo/rad
lar/temp ilio
Reversal & port removal
21 round of chemo Folfox 9tx, 5fu 12 tx
Last treatment July 2012
chemo/rad
lar/temp ilio
Reversal & port removal
21 round of chemo Folfox 9tx, 5fu 12 tx
Last treatment July 2012
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