7 Years: An Update from Rob;inVan
robinvan
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On August 23, 2004 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with metastatic spread to the liver. Here is a quick look at this cancer journey so far, by the numbers...
- 5 major operations involving about...
- 45 Hours of surgery, and...
- 100+ Days and nights in hospital.
- 40 Treatments of radiation.
- 100 Weeks of chemotherapy.
- 6 Weeks of intense rehabilitation therapy.
- 5 Pet scans.
- 5 MRI and/or Bone scans.
- 10 Chest X-rays.
- 20 CT scans.
- 100+ Blood tests.
- 20+ Doctors: GPs, oncologists, surgeons, urologists, etc.
- 50+ Lab techs, radiation techs, therapists, etc.
- 200+ Nurses: hospital, chemo, O/R, homecare, etc.
- 240 posts to "A Cancer Journal".
- 7 Years of living with cancer.
- 2,556 Days of prayer and hope.
- 61,000+ Hours of Living FULLY and Living WELL!
Presently I am recovering well from my last rounds of surgery, chemo, and radiation.
Be well... Rob; in Vancouver
"Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but rather,
of playing a bad hand well!"
Robert Louis Stevenson
- 5 major operations involving about...
- 45 Hours of surgery, and...
- 100+ Days and nights in hospital.
- 40 Treatments of radiation.
- 100 Weeks of chemotherapy.
- 6 Weeks of intense rehabilitation therapy.
- 5 Pet scans.
- 5 MRI and/or Bone scans.
- 10 Chest X-rays.
- 20 CT scans.
- 100+ Blood tests.
- 20+ Doctors: GPs, oncologists, surgeons, urologists, etc.
- 50+ Lab techs, radiation techs, therapists, etc.
- 200+ Nurses: hospital, chemo, O/R, homecare, etc.
- 240 posts to "A Cancer Journal".
- 7 Years of living with cancer.
- 2,556 Days of prayer and hope.
- 61,000+ Hours of Living FULLY and Living WELL!
Presently I am recovering well from my last rounds of surgery, chemo, and radiation.
Be well... Rob; in Vancouver
"Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but rather,
of playing a bad hand well!"
Robert Louis Stevenson
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hello Robpepebcn said:Just 5 words!
What an ispiration you are!
nice to see you.you are another inspiration to me.thank you for posting your journey.i am on another journey with this cancer myself.it gives me hope for my upcoming surgery on my liver to see that you and so many others have fought and won.thanks again....Godbless.....johnnybegood0 -
Just 2 Words....johnnybegood said:hello Rob
nice to see you.you are another inspiration to me.thank you for posting your journey.i am on another journey with this cancer myself.it gives me hope for my upcoming surgery on my liver to see that you and so many others have fought and won.thanks again....Godbless.....johnnybegood
YOU ROCK!!!
Jennie0 -
The Man - The Myth - The Legend?
Good to see you, Rob! Good to see you coming out on the other side. I've kept up with you on your site and had hoped to hear from you again one day when you were able.
I just got clear on my 3rd recurrence as well after putting in a little over a year in the process. Currently watching and waiting again.
I know you're fight has been tough - not sure if I could have done what you did, I may not be that strong - but you sure are.
We have alot to catch up on, buddy. I will say that I'm writing my book it's about 75% completed. Started writing it only 2 months or so. Full of battles and confrontation, fights, wars, combat etc.etc. You know me, LOL:)
But also there is talks of Hope, Enlightenment, Awareness, and Personal Growth too:)
I hope that we can talk again one day - here's to continued improvement for you and I think you did a great job and won a big fight, there I said it, Rob - "fight." LOL!
Because, even though you liken to journey and acceptance, by golly, you had to double up your fists and fight through this and take that lickin'. I won't take no for an answer on that one. You paid the cost to be the boss and I have an idea that you have grown exponentially from this latest chapter in your life.
Just great to see you again, I hope you come back more often. I certainly have missed having you here.
-Craig0 -
You go!
Hi Rob,
Good to see you checking in with us & to inspire us all- wow!
I'm impressed that you continued keeping track of it all. I stopped counting after my 2nd recurrence- I have no idea how many scans I've had, number of blood tests, etc. All I know is it's a lot & I've stopped counting.
You've come through a lot & I'm glad you're recovering well!
Keep at it!
Lisa0 -
Rob........lisa42 said:You go!
Hi Rob,
Good to see you checking in with us & to inspire us all- wow!
I'm impressed that you continued keeping track of it all. I stopped counting after my 2nd recurrence- I have no idea how many scans I've had, number of blood tests, etc. All I know is it's a lot & I've stopped counting.
You've come through a lot & I'm glad you're recovering well!
Keep at it!
Lisa
and its all behind you...saddened to see what anyone has to go through but happy to see that through all of that time and recuperation that you still see the brightest stars...Good for you young man, good for you....you are amazing.........buzz0 -
Thanks for the update. AfterPatteee said:Love hearing from you and 7
Love hearing from you and 7 years is quite the journey!
hugs from Minnesota,
Patteee
Thanks for the update. After all that makes my surgery and treatments seem minor!
Glad to hear your results & ok.0 -
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Wow, im battling stage 4 with spread to my lungs as we speak and your journey has brought me hope that this can be done!0 -
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Wow, im battling stage 4 with spread to my lungs as we speak and your journey has brought me hope that this can be done!0 -
Rob
Rob,
You are a wonderful and amazing man! Your family is awesome and together with your faith you have endured so much and still found so much joy.
It's great to hear from you!
Aloha,
Kathleen0 -
ESPKathleen808 said:Rob
Rob,
You are a wonderful and amazing man! Your family is awesome and together with your faith you have endured so much and still found so much joy.
It's great to hear from you!
Aloha,
Kathleen
Wow Rob you must have ESP! I just told myself a couple days ago that I should check in on you and see how you were doing since your last surgery? I am so glad to hear that you are living well! You were such an inspiration when I first came to the board and continue to be one today!
Continue to live well my friend and check in on occasion! Im sure those newer to the boards would love your contagious optimism and smile.
Smiles,
Dawn0 -
You are the man,Rob.
You are the man,Rob.0 -
Wow, you have been busy getting better!
I am new to this board but always love seeing stage 4 survivors doing well. That is truly amazing and always makes me smile. My husband was just recently diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer and it has been very hard dealing with it so thanks for the inspiration! I hope you continue to do well. God Bless. Teri0
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