hello everyone

amyb15
amyb15 Member Posts: 109 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
hi everyone.
I have been posting for a while, but haven't really "formally" introduced myself to the board.I have added a picture of myself and my sister. (I am the one in the striped shirt, she with the tye dye.) If any of you have read my page you know that my sister has stage IV cc. She was diagnosed in March, 2009. I have been reading the boards since about June and posting for the last couple of months. She has been lurking on the boards also and she is finally going to post soon she said. You have all given us so much hope. This is the best web site and each one of you are so couragous. We feel that we know all of you and I would like all of you to get to know us also. By reading all of your posts, we know there is always hope. You all have taught us to never give up. If you aren't satisfied with a Dr., fire him. Get 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th opinions. We feel many options are open for her especailly after reading about some of the treatments/ surgeries you guys have had. I wanted to say I am very sorry for all of you for the tremendous losses here on the board with in the last couple of weeks.
Thank you all for the encouragement you give to everyone. I will see you all on the board.

Amy

Comments

  • Crow71
    Crow71 Member Posts: 679 Member
    Hi Amy,
    It's great to hear

    Hi Amy,
    It's great to hear from you. I'm also stage IV - diagnosed in July '09. I spent several months just reading posts here, but recently joined. I'm really glad I did. We'd love to hear from your sister. I want to know where she got that rocking tye dye.
    Peace,
    Roger
  • Paula G.
    Paula G. Member Posts: 596
    Hi Amy
    My husband just put up my picture on here. I hate it. I will get another up soon. I hope. Glad you have found help here. We have too. I really love all of these people. Good luck to your Sis.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    Hi Amy,
    Welcome to you &

    Hi Amy,

    Welcome to you & your sister. This board is a wealth of knowledge; I have learned a lot.
  • amyb15
    amyb15 Member Posts: 109 Member
    AnneCan said:

    Hi Amy,
    Welcome to you &

    Hi Amy,

    Welcome to you & your sister. This board is a wealth of knowledge; I have learned a lot.

    thank you all for your
    thank you all for your support, knowledge, and wisdom.
    You guys are great.

    amy
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    Hi
    Hey, Amy.

    We'll enjoy getting to know both of you. I'm sorry about your sister's diagnosis, but I am glad we can be of help and comfort.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • ittapp
    ittapp Member Posts: 383 Member
    Hi Amy, welcome to the
    Hi Amy, welcome to the board,we are all family here and you will be soon. I am also stage IV with mets to the liver. If you have any questions I will be glad to answer. I will be going in for a sir spheres procedure for the liver mets on Wed. let me know if you would like info regarding this treatment. Not sure if you all are dealing with liver mets, but if so then would be happy to answer any questions. Patti
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    Hi Amy...
    We're so glad you're here. We're really sorry you have to be here, but this is one of the finest boards out there for support. When I started posting here, I immediately felt so many arms around me -- guiding me with an overwhelming sense of love.

    I hope you two feel the same.

    **HUGS**
  • JDuke
    JDuke Member Posts: 438
    HollyID said:

    Hi Amy...
    We're so glad you're here. We're really sorry you have to be here, but this is one of the finest boards out there for support. When I started posting here, I immediately felt so many arms around me -- guiding me with an overwhelming sense of love.

    I hope you two feel the same.

    **HUGS**

    Just as Holly said
    this is an incredible group of people to be communicating with. Glad you found them/us. This family is really good at giving (((HUGS)))!
    Blessings,
    Joanne
  • Kelly41
    Kelly41 Member Posts: 15
    Hello Amy I am sorry to hear
    Hello Amy I am sorry to hear about your sister. Hang in there because I belive there is hope for eveyboby. I am new to this board too. My mother has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and I know how hard it is to watch a family member suffer with this disease. I have learned so much from everybody here who are all struggling with the same thing. It is nice to have a place like this to go to for support. I havent been able to talk my mom into posting yet because she is not ready but I share with her what I learn from these wonderful people.
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    A warm welcome to you both
    Glad you 'introduced yourself' and hope soon your sis will feel comfortable joining us as well.

    Best wishes and thoughts to you both.

    Marie
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member

    A warm welcome to you both
    Glad you 'introduced yourself' and hope soon your sis will feel comfortable joining us as well.

    Best wishes and thoughts to you both.

    Marie

    Hi Amy and "SIS"
    Glad to meet you both. Yes, you have found "your second home". This is a place I thank God I found. It has been my lifeline to what is now my new "normal" life. Anything...and I mean ANYTHING that you guys need.....we are all here. Take care and have a great day.

    Jennie

    BTW......... the 2 guys in the photo with me are SUNDANCEH (Craig) and ERIC38 (Eric) which are members of this board. I was recently in Arlington, TX to watch a Cowboy game and us 3 got together for a meet. They are awesome guys and I am sure you will meet them both on here.
  • amyb15
    amyb15 Member Posts: 109 Member
    Crow71 said:

    Hi Amy,
    It's great to hear

    Hi Amy,
    It's great to hear from you. I'm also stage IV - diagnosed in July '09. I spent several months just reading posts here, but recently joined. I'm really glad I did. We'd love to hear from your sister. I want to know where she got that rocking tye dye.
    Peace,
    Roger

    Hi Eric, thanks for the
    Hi Eric, thanks for the reply.
    BTW the Tye Dye shirt was made for her school's (She is a 7th grade math teacher)band field trip. She went along on the trip to Hershey Park (her daughter is 14 and in the band. She is an excellent trumpet/guitar player) and they were all given the shirts to wear. It is the school colors!!!

    amy
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    Better Late Than Never :)
    Hi Amy

    Stage IV as well - recent DaVinci robot surgery on lung mets, 1st in TX to do so. Check out the post "Lights, Camera, and Action..." if you would like to see the tv newscast of that story they did on me :)

    I'm sorry about your sister, but as you have seen, so many great people to help out here when you need it!

    Very nice to meet you and I hope that all goes well for Sis and that she joins in as well.

    Thanks, Jennie - for the plug, LOL :)

    -Craig
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    Hi Amy
    Welcome to you and your sister (name?). I was diagnosed stage 4 in August 2004. There are more and more options for us each day.

    Be well... Rob; in Vancouver