Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[DapperButch]

My CAT scans were clean! Yippee!

Did you know that one CAT scan is equal to 100-200 x-rays. Yep, that's why they don't like us to get them.

Anyway, I am 3.5 years out from cancer diagnosis. Oncologist says that there is more of a chance of me getting a second colon cancer tumor than there is of me getting it in the liver, lung, etc., due to the first cancer. So, this is good. Good indeed.

It is good because colon cancer, when found early, is treatable. With regular colonoscopies they will find the next one and then we can get on it, quick! The colonoscopy finds the tumor more easily than a CAT scan would. Subsequently, I feel more comfortable with the time between the CAT scans lengthening. Very good stuff here, people.

My friend's Dad got the surgery for his colostomy bag. Like I said before, they can't remove the big tumor because it is so freakin' large, but they found another one behind it they removed. Then they closed the guy back up. He will do radiation and chemo by pill. When the tumor gets small enough, they will go back in and cut it out. They think it is possible that the cancer hasn't spread. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts.

[Tommi]

YEAH....thanks for sharing the Good news DapperButch. Those rads running around you, and telling the good news and giving you that glowing feeling

For me, That time of Scheduling, Having the tests, the waiting are when it hits me...oh yeah, I belong to that special club...

then celebrating..
.and , on with life, forgetting about the club dues.

Hope your Dad's friends journey is successful.

[clay]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

My CAT scans were clean! Yippee!


My friend's Dad ..... They think it is possible that the cancer hasn't spread. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts.

Excellent, Dapper!!! Most excellent news!!! Yay!!!

Thanks for update on your friend's dad as well. Will send up/out positive energies to them as well!

[Tommi]

Created a Maypole for a weekend celebration. Having fun with painting, 10 foot x 3" PVC drain pipe, rocks, duct tape (of course) umbrella stand, whiskey barrel...and ...
It has to be portable, no digging, everything that goes into the state park, has to be removed.

Living life to it's fullest , one day at a time.

May 14th I have /Gyn/Oncologist appointment for my 7 month post radiation follow up for recurring CA found one year ago on my routine papsmear, and confirmed by colposcopy. Endometrial cancer originally diagnosed and treated with radical surgery and lymphadenectomy 10 years ago May 14th.

Someone posted earlier about how often do you think "it" ,about having had cancer, how do you handle it, etc.

For me, It comes up on anniversaries, of just before appointments, otherwise , I forget I ever had it.

I have heard, that some people worry every time they get an ache or pain, headache, tummy ache, etc. For me, that doesn't creep in. I know I have overworked, strained and sprained muscles and back, and/or eaten some nasty hot spicy greasy things.

So, off to Michael's for a flower wreath for the top of this POLE. and and and..an egg McMuffin and vanilla sugar-free coffee

[LeftWriteFemme]

One down.......(well sort of, down)........and three more chemo treatments to go (plus 28 applications of radiation)

Friday morning (May 2) my sponsee went with a friend of hers to have the first treatment it took all day long and she was told by the doctor that she would not be allowed to MC the Newark Women's Retreat, which made sense to me, all that immune suppression and them an exposure to a large cross-section of the world.
She has born up really well. I got a cheerful call this morning that my suggestion that she sleep with her heated rice bags had worked and she slept through the night for the first time since she got the treatment.
We are still hoping that she will not lose her hair, I offered to shave my head in solidarity, but she doesn't feel that she will need that much support....lol

Thank you for all the encouragement, prayers and well wishes! This is a long battle but knowing that we are not fighting alone means so much!!!

[Genesis]

Near the end of June it will be 5 years since we began this journey.
I am a bit speechless because my Mom was "not supposed to survive" past the two first years... Five years later... I cannot even begin to tell you nor could I even voice or put into coherent words what this journey has been for her, for me, for my Dad... for the three of us... All I honestly say is that I am truly grateful to God, The Universe, Life, Mother Earth, People's kindness, prayers, positive energy and love... All amassed healed my Mom, held us three up and gave us strength, love and gratitude to move forward… I know I have not posted much on here… Real life gets busy and I’ve gone through my own miracle as well… This is a reflective time for me before the day of the 5 years is here… Just know that I appreciate each and everyone of you who thought of me and mine. I keep each of you in my prayers and send my love and positive energy your way… I might post more later... but just in case I do not...Thank you…

[Tommi]

Had my annual check (10 year)up last Weds. It was also 9 months post radiation follow-up for last years 9 year recurrence

Awaiting results of path report: that little post card in the mail with a smiley face saying "Normal results", or a dreaded phone call for follow-up.

Had a fantastic weekend, and life is good.

One day at a time.

[clay]

Had my labs done last week. My CEA levels are great. Mine is at .7...yayyyyyyyy. I see oncologist soon for my 6 months check up. December will be my 3rd anniversary post colon resection. I am doing great!!!!

Great news from all of you...Tommi....Genesis....keeping everyone of you close and in my heart!!!

Hug someone today....it will make their day........love to you all...clay