I am a 6 year survivor

kapaul
kapaul Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
the cancer beast has reared his ugly head and he is staring me down. I am scared...I need support

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  • steved
    steved Member Posts: 834 Member
    #2
    Well you have come to the right place. There are people here who have been through so many different experiences and have so much knowledge that what ever it is you are facing you will not have to do it alone. Your fear is so normal and understandable- we have all been there at some time.
    Let us know a bit more about your situation and I'm sure there will be others who have been there before and can offer advise. If now there are many here who can offer support and knowledge.
    Do let us know a bit more,
    Steve
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #3
    steved said:

    Well you have come to the right place. There are people here who have been through so many different experiences and have so much knowledge that what ever it is you are facing you will not have to do it alone. Your fear is so normal and understandable- we have all been there at some time.
    Let us know a bit more about your situation and I'm sure there will be others who have been there before and can offer advise. If now there are many here who can offer support and knowledge.
    Do let us know a bit more,
    Steve

    Hiya Kapaul. So sorry you have to go thru this again but 'ol kanga's still got plenty of room left in his heart for more support. Give us some more details and tell it as it is. No holds barred here.
    love kanga n Jen
  • CAMaura
    CAMaura Member Posts: 719 Member
    #4
    Hi there, Kapaul,

    So sorry that the dragon has reared his ungly head.....
    But, the amt of reseach ovet the past six years has been quite impressive. The options have increased and docs are much more aggresive with new treatments!

    Please feel free to ask many questions onthis site. I a new - but the amunt of info available hear is really staggering; people and very well-informed and always happy to help!

    Best of luck and we all hope to hear form you again soon!

    Cheers,
    Maura
  • JKendall
    JKendall Member Posts: 186
    #5
    Hi Kapaul. Don't blame yourself for being scared; redirect the energy to cutting the ugly head off of that monster. Fear can be a great motivater. You beat this thing once before; the fight's still in you. Kick butt. Let us know how things go. The people here are great supporters. Take care.

    Jimmy
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #6
    Hi Kapaul,

    Stare him back! You were the victor once and can be again. Let us know your situation this time so we can be of more support.

    Kay
  • kapaul
    kapaul Member Posts: 3
    #7
    Dear Steved, kagatoo,CaMaura,Jkendall, and Kanart Thank you for being there in my time of weekness. I am not giving up. First DX was 8-26-99. I have done everything available for me. I had a liver resection in 2000, cpt11 in 2000, radiation on 2002..cancer in right hilum...cancer in stomach and around right side. also cancer is in . Tried erbitux and avastin. took a break and now it is taking charge. Taking old, My new friends included chemos in new way. Anyone recieved Folfurry. CPT 11, avastin, 5FU.wear pump 3 days. The chemo made me deathly ill. I am much better now, but I do need support.Please stay by myside. I will try and help you to Take care and I need to learn to use the site. I went to the Lee County cancer walkathon. It was WONDERFUL!! I cried and walked with my husband and son. I read the bags and prayed for all survivors. I cried for all the survivors andthe ones who have gone on. I held my sons hand and he whiped my tears.I am ready for WAR !!!!. Thank you
  • rejoyous
    rejoyous Member Posts: 259
    #8
    Hi Kapaul,

    Sorry to meet like this, as they say, but we're definitely here for you. This is a site full of empathetic, courageous, well-informed and generous fighters. Many have inspiring stories to tell. I couldn't quite follow your last posting, about what happened in your first round as opposed to what's going on now, both in terms of the cancer and its treatment. Anyway, we're ready to go on this journey with you.

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