Patti's update

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ittapp
ittapp Member Posts: 383 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello all, looks like I have a recurrance in the plueral effusion area, It is from the same colon cancer, I guess all of that waiting with no chemo to have the sir spheres left me out there with no protection and this is what has happened. I was in the hospital for 5 days draining that area and they packed it with talc. They pulled the tube and I am now home. Don't know what I am to do now. My stomach still feels tight, Not sure if that is from the liver growing and just not doing the job that I thought the ss would do. I will have a full pet scan next week. Please pray!! Patti

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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Patti
    Hi Patti,
    I see you just posted this a minute ago. I can imagine your disappointment right now. My dear, I will say prayers for you right now. You are working hard on getting rid of this cancer. I pray your solution is just around the corner. Take care.
    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • grammadebbie
    grammadebbie Member Posts: 464
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    Praying!!
    Dear One,

    So sorry that you have a recurrance and have had such a rough time. I will be praying for you. Hopefully the doctors will come up with a game plan and you will start feeling better.

    Blessings and Big Hugs,

    Debbie (gramma)
  • grammadebbie
    grammadebbie Member Posts: 464
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    Praying!!
    Dear One,

    So sorry that you have a recurrance and have had such a rough time. I will be praying for you. Hopefully the doctors will come up with a game plan and you will start feeling better.

    Blessings and Big Hugs,

    Debbie (gramma)
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    Will Do...
    Patti

    The pluera area is a very unique area for tumors to be my DaVinci surgeon told me, very rare. My last 2 tumors were there - my new tumor is in the pleura as well. CEAs have risen slightly...I'll be joining you in a PET next week as well.

    I will be thinking of you...That was a tough stay in the hospital for you, I'm glad you are back home with your family now. Requested for remission, stability, or some positive news for you and your family to hang onto - for a wonderful woman.

    -Craig
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
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    Sundanceh said:

    Will Do...
    Patti

    The pluera area is a very unique area for tumors to be my DaVinci surgeon told me, very rare. My last 2 tumors were there - my new tumor is in the pleura as well. CEAs have risen slightly...I'll be joining you in a PET next week as well.

    I will be thinking of you...That was a tough stay in the hospital for you, I'm glad you are back home with your family now. Requested for remission, stability, or some positive news for you and your family to hang onto - for a wonderful woman.

    -Craig

    Patti
    You're in my prayers girl. Recurrance is scary. hang in there...all will be ok.

    Jennie
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
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    Patti
    Some serious prayers, sparks, and positive thoughts are being sent from me to you. I am so sorry you are having a setback and I wish better things for you soon...like maybe tomorrow, huh?

    Just know that someone cares very much...a LOT of someones!

    Wishing the very best for you.

    -Pat
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
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    Hi Patty
    Glad you are at home now resting. Hopefully they will have plan for you once you do the Pet. If I remember correctly CindyZ said her hubby's tumors swelled after ss while the ss was working so don't lose faith on that point. It sound like the fluid you had had cancer cells in it but were there mets in the lungs or don't you know yet?

    I think of you often and the bumpy road you have had. This is just another bump in that road.

    Take care and come visit us when you can.

    Tina and George
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    will do
    Hi Patti,

    I'm sorry for your recurrence & please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you. Take care, my dear.


    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • Paula G.
    Paula G. Member Posts: 596
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    So sorry to hear this,
    So sorry to hear this, Patti. You are in my thoughts and please keep us updated. I'm hoping things will get better for you. Prayers. Paula
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
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    Paula G. said:

    So sorry to hear this,
    So sorry to hear this, Patti. You are in my thoughts and please keep us updated. I'm hoping things will get better for you. Prayers. Paula

    Patti
    oh Patti I am so sorry to hear....this totally stinks....

    hang in ...things do turn round....

    mags
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
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    Patti
    I am so sorry to hear this news. I pray for you every day and will pray for your recurrence.

    Diane
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
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    Hi Patti,sorry to hear that
    Hi Patti,sorry to hear that you have been through so much.You are in my prayers.Wish you the best.Take care.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Sorry
    I'm praying for you, Patti. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this again.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
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    Sorry
    Sorry to hear the bad news,I'm glad your at home now.I will say alot of prayers for you,and send some strong vibes.Just don't give up.
  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
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    karguy said:

    Sorry
    Sorry to hear the bad news,I'm glad your at home now.I will say alot of prayers for you,and send some strong vibes.Just don't give up.

    Hoping upcoming scan shows good results for you and
    that your pain quickly subsides and your health improves....steve
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
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    You got the prayers
    You got the prayers. This is just a set back. Keep the fight going strong.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    Patti,
    So sorry to hear
    Patti,

    So sorry to hear this; I hope things will turn around for you soon.
  • Cindyz
    Cindyz Member Posts: 9
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    Sir Spheres
    Hi Patti,

    I replied about this a few minutes ago but I think it was on your post dated right before this post. I'm sorry, I don't have this system worked out yet (I am on colonclub more often). If you cannot find my post, please contact me and we'll talk. I just wanted you to know that swelling after sir spheres is very common and doesn't necessarily indicate growth of tumors. I also wanted to know if you have had your CEA checked after SS? We were told that this is a better indication within the first three months than a scan...then after about 3 months the PET scan should be a good indicator of whether it worked or not.

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