The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

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

Postby BrownBagger » Thu May 07, 2015 8:40 pm

Good luck, my friend. Keep in touch, but enjoy your voyage.
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: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby bitchslapped » Thu May 07, 2015 9:13 pm

So wish you could catch a break too, Frenchie, but thanks for the "heads up". Let us know when you're homeward bound & back in your sunroom & most importantly listen to your body, Friend.
Take care of yourself (& little Peanut).

XO
bitchslapped
DSS,35YO,unresect mCRC DX 7/'14,lvr,LN,peri,rib
FOLFOX+Avstn 4 Rnds d/c 10/'14
Stent 9/'14
FOLFIRI+Avstn 10/'14
Gone From My Sight 2/20/15
Me:garden variety polyps + precancerous polyp, diverticulitis
Carergver x2 DH,DM dbl occupancy,'03-'10
DH dx 47YO mCRC,'04-'07, lvr, billiary tree fried x HAI
DM dx CC 85YO,CC,CHF,stroke,dementia,aphasia

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

Postby CRguy » Thu May 07, 2015 9:39 pm

Kick it buddy …..
Rocky Mountain HIGH !

In Harmony Frenchie
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: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby peanut_8 » Thu May 07, 2015 9:46 pm

Have a great time Frenchie.
female, diagnosed Jan 14, RC stage 2a, age 56
MSS
April 14, 28 chemo/rad with Xeloda
June 14 adjuvant Xeloda 6 rounds
currently NED

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Frenchie's Wife
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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Thu May 07, 2015 11:11 pm

I have been in contact with my phone
provider. There are places where there
Is cell service.

I may have to have 2
providers and 2 phones but I could be
able to stay In constant cell range.I am
also getting back my old tablet that works
with my phone because they are the same
brand of I phones. I would be able to
send pictures and PMs properly. I have
given up on that until my tablet works.
I can thank Mrs Frenchie letting use
the old one.

There are small clinics scattered here
and there. I am going to go in the caddy
and scout out medical facilities in the
areas I plan on visiting starting
tomorrow.. ...Plan B !

I have also decided to go big or go home.
I will only stay in full hookup campgrounds
from now on. There are always pay
phones there. Nothing but the best
for this old boy from now on.

I am continuosly playing this by ear
now so my plans are fluid. I thought it
through and this sounds like the smartest
thing to do. Expensive, 42.00 a night.
Definitely a better choice.

Kenny, I apologize for not commenting
on your picture. A crisis poped up and
It went by me this time. First of all,
you look so young ! My heart goes out to
you my man. Such a big burden at such
a young age. With children no less.

Now about your set up, when did you say
to come down ?? You could give me some
pointers, I can't even grow cactus !
True story. I gave up gardening at that
point.

I am in a better mood tonight. I have
A better plan that is much safer .

The adventure continues !!
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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 bitchslapped » Thu May 07, 2015 11:27 pm

Well, they say behind every good man there is a good woman, so sounds like Mrs. Frenchie is helping get you set up.
This is good news because I may have more things to see if I can get you to fess up to. :wink:
Pay phone? I have not seen a pay phone in many years!! I think Superman took them all to planet Krypton.


BS
DSS,35YO,unresect mCRC DX 7/'14,lvr,LN,peri,rib
FOLFOX+Avstn 4 Rnds d/c 10/'14
Stent 9/'14
FOLFIRI+Avstn 10/'14
Gone From My Sight 2/20/15
Me:garden variety polyps + precancerous polyp, diverticulitis
Carergver x2 DH,DM dbl occupancy,'03-'10
DH dx 47YO mCRC,'04-'07, lvr, billiary tree fried x HAI
DM dx CC 85YO,CC,CHF,stroke,dementia,aphasia

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Frenchie's Wife
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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Thu May 07, 2015 11:42 pm

Peanut, I would have missed your
jokes too much if I could not post.
HINT, HINT
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 canadiandaughter » Fri May 08, 2015 7:48 am

Enjoy your adventure Frenchie! Glad to hear you are able to keep in touch. Nothing wrong with a few changes to your plans, as long as you have that crisp mountain air, amazing scenery and little peanut by your side you are good to go!
DD to 81 year old father
dx 24/07/14 iv cc mets liver/lung
folifiri started 19/07/14
shrinkage of all mets
growth in the liver,started folfox/avastin 80% 13/01/16
reduced to 70% due to side effects 27/01/16
First scan on folfox shows shrinkage in lungs, but liver just stable
6 rounds of vectibix-fail. 3cm growth and new spots showing Waiting for panel recommendations
At peace January 8, 2017

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Frenchie's Wife
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Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Fri May 08, 2015 8:59 am

MORE GOOD NEWS !!
Things seem to be working in my
favour for a change.

The nephew that I gave the camper
van to wants to come along and tour
with me for the summer in his new
wheels ! He is very resposable.

That solves a huge problem.
It's the old hippie thing happening when
I need help the most. Karma .

That changes everything. I am very
relieved. I'll tell you more as things
develope this weekend.
S
He will have a summer to remember !
We will take lots of pictures and he is an
ace with computers and tablets.

We will be traveling through some
of the most picturesque scenery in
all of Canada !!
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 Delinda2 » Fri May 08, 2015 9:25 am

Ohhh, road trip caravan! What a great way to spend the summer! Would love to go pick up Bev & Skypuppy and tag along for a week or two. Think of all the trouble we could get into... Glad you have a wandering buddy. XXOXO, Delinda
63 yrs,wife & mom
4/14 dx colon cancer,3C,9/22 nodes
Lymphatic,venous,&perineural invasion
<1cm margin,poorly differentiated
6/14 colostomy take down
7/14 FOLFOX w/9 Nulasta shots
2/16 dx new primary of sigmoid colon
6/16 surgery-rescection on sigmoid, total hysterectomy, temp ileo, stage 4
"I AM the storm."

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

Postby jay2492 » Fri May 08, 2015 9:56 am

I am happy to say I will be joining my uncle Frenchie in his adventures through the summer. I'm really excited to have the opportunity to spend this time with him and I will make sure that his cell phones and tablets are working smoothly lol. I can't wait to get up and start our adventure together. I love uncle Frenchie, see you soon :D

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

Postby exaussie » Fri May 08, 2015 11:04 am

Aw this is too fantastic Frenchie.. Enjoy it all
DS 26 yrs old diagnosed 6/13 T3N2aM1b
Resection 6/13
6 rounds chemo folfax
12/13 Fissure
hernia surgery 12/13
5 months break
Maintenance chemo 3/14
Crazy growth. Liver failing. Folfox and vectibex 7-29-14
Chemo failure Hospice 8/26
Left us 8/28

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

Postby Delinda2 » Fri May 08, 2015 11:12 am

Jay, how cool that you are not only joining Uncle Frenchie, but that you joined the forum too. Welcome!! XXOXO, Delinda
63 yrs,wife & mom
4/14 dx colon cancer,3C,9/22 nodes
Lymphatic,venous,&perineural invasion
<1cm margin,poorly differentiated
6/14 colostomy take down
7/14 FOLFOX w/9 Nulasta shots
2/16 dx new primary of sigmoid colon
6/16 surgery-rescection on sigmoid, total hysterectomy, temp ileo, stage 4
"I AM the storm."

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

Postby bitchslapped » Fri May 08, 2015 11:17 am

Hi Jay & Welcome to the forum! I am very happy to hear this as I think your Uncle Frenchie has grown weary of my harping on him to be safe. We love him too! Hopefully others can meet up w/you along the way...rendezvous. Never hurts to know a good techno person, so sounds like he is in good hands w/you. So you boys be sure to watch out for mountain lions & wild women. You just never know what's lurking in those mountains :shock: :lol:

Best Wishes
Bitchslapped
Last edited by bitchslapped on Fri May 08, 2015 11:24 am, edited 1 time in total.
DSS,35YO,unresect mCRC DX 7/'14,lvr,LN,peri,rib
FOLFOX+Avstn 4 Rnds d/c 10/'14
Stent 9/'14
FOLFIRI+Avstn 10/'14
Gone From My Sight 2/20/15
Me:garden variety polyps + precancerous polyp, diverticulitis
Carergver x2 DH,DM dbl occupancy,'03-'10
DH dx 47YO mCRC,'04-'07, lvr, billiary tree fried x HAI
DM dx CC 85YO,CC,CHF,stroke,dementia,aphasia

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

Postby peanut_8 » Fri May 08, 2015 11:24 am

Hi Jay, nice to meet you. I suspect that you and Frenchie will have great times on your adventure. Hope you can post and fill us in on some of the details.
peanut
female, diagnosed Jan 14, RC stage 2a, age 56
MSS
April 14, 28 chemo/rad with Xeloda
June 14 adjuvant Xeloda 6 rounds
currently NED


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