today - 3 years ago...

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Semira
Semira Member Posts: 381 Member
edited November 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1

... Thorsten had his app with the gastro-doc which confirmed he had cancer. So today 3 years ago his,our journey stared.

In the following weeks and months he had surgery to remove the tumor and 2 mets on his liver,got an temporary Ileostomy, had 6 months of Oxi and Xeloda and finally got his ileo taken dow. Since then he is monitored closely by his Onc. CT every 6 to 9 months, blood checked and sonography regularry. In Summer 2013 there was a suspect area on his peritoneum but during surgery it was confirmed that it was nothing to worry about. Since then every check so far came back clear. His last CT was 4 weeks ago and all is perfect including his CEA at 0.8.

I really have to say thank you to all of you and this great board. You were so much help for me and provided so much support during those last 3 years. We lost so many members in that time, many that helped me a lot during the first horrible time. I will never forget you!

And to all of you my american and international friends:  Thank you so much!

A big hug from Cologne, Germany.

Petra

 

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,796 Member
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    Looking upward and forward

    Its an awful feeling, looking back at the bad times. Make it a quick review and then move on forward with the joy that NED brings. 

    Funnily, my 2 year anniversary is in a few days.

    Sue - Trubrit

  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member
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    Trubrit said:

    Looking upward and forward

    Its an awful feeling, looking back at the bad times. Make it a quick review and then move on forward with the joy that NED brings. 

    Funnily, my 2 year anniversary is in a few days.

    Sue - Trubrit

    And a hug back from America.

    And a hug back from America. So glad for your good news. May NED be a life long companion. 

    CM

  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
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    Great news?  Keep it up. Eat

    Great news?  Keep it up. Eat some healthy organic salads now and then, lessen stress, a bit of exercise and hopefully NED for life. 

     

     

  • Easyflip
    Easyflip Member Posts: 588 Member
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    Get busy living!

    Time to celebrate life! Yes cancer has taken a lot from us but don't let it rob enjoying, loving, living and laughing when you have the chance! May you be NED forever : )

    Easyflip/Richard

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
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    Definately time to celebrate.

    Definately time to celebrate.

  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    Petra

    Such wonderful news to hear about that lovely low CEA and great CT.  May this keep up for many years.

    Winter Marie

  • lp1964
    lp1964 Member Posts: 1,239 Member
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    Dear Friends,

    Wishing you many many happy and healthy years.

    Laz

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    I am dancing, dearest!!!!

    And there are so many gifts, you included, that I received from this awful menace cancer!

     

    BIG hugs to you both!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
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    hugs mate

    All the best for the future. Ron

  • JanJan63
    JanJan63 Member Posts: 2,478 Member
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    ron50 said:

    hugs mate

    All the best for the future. Ron

    Three years and thriving.

    Three years and thriving. Hooray for you!!!!

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