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Here I go...

Shandle
Shandle CSN Member Posts: 204
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi all.. what a day yesterday. CT showed stable, so Onc is keeping me off chemo, however for the tumor, I'm having laser therapy this Friday. (scary) just to get my airway open and to prepare for direct radiation inside of lung (aka.. brachytherapy)Then I have 3 tx's of brachytherapy (One a week for 3 weeks) Both the laser and the brachytherapy treatments are like the Bronchoscopy (sedated with tubes down throat)
After all those tx's are done, I'll be scheduled for regular radiation everyday for 6 consecutive weeks. Whew!.. I'm told I shouldn't get sick or loose my hair. Any input on this? Will these treatments make me weak? I'm eating power foods and getting ready to fight in the ring! These treatments will keep me busy through May & June.. AND I'M GONNA WIN!.. that's my story and I'm sticking to it! lol hugggs Wanda
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  • CAMaura
    CAMaura CSN Member Posts: 719 Member
    #2
    Hi there,

    Best of luck and stay strong!
    Love and Prayers,
    Maura
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  • Moesimo
    Moesimo CSN Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #3
    Good luck, zap those buggers.

    Maureen
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  • jsabol
    jsabol CSN Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #4
    Good luck, Wanda, we're all in your corner rooting for you. Judy
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  • scouty
    scouty CSN Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #5
    Kick **** Wanda and keep us posted as you nuke the poop (heh heh) out of the **** cells.

    Lisa P.
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  • themis01
    themis01 CSN Member Posts: 167
    #6
    You will beat it wanda!
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  • Shandle
    Shandle CSN Member Posts: 204
    #7
    themis01 said:

    You will beat it wanda!

    Thanks soooo much all of you! Emily, lisa and Barb...check your mail! I'll do great!
    Luvnhugggs ~ Wanda
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #8
    Hi Wanda,
    Wow. Wishing you all the best with the laser therapy, the brachytherapy and the radiation. You are The Champ. I'm sending prayers and best wishes your way. Please keep in touch.
    Tara
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  • Shandle
    Shandle CSN Member Posts: 204
    #9
    taraHK said:

    Hi Wanda,
    Wow. Wishing you all the best with the laser therapy, the brachytherapy and the radiation. You are The Champ. I'm sending prayers and best wishes your way. Please keep in touch.
    Tara

    Thanks Tara honey, I'm not nuts about these tx's but at least I'm off chemo, and I've been eating so healthy I feel amazingly strong and so ready to knock this out! Thanks for your support sweetie. ~ Hugggs Wanda
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  • neeliec
    neeliec CSN Member Posts: 106
    #10
    Wanda, How nice to hear from you. Stay strong and positive,,,That;s the spirit! It seems you are in good hands!
    blessings,neelieC
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  • rejoyous
    rejoyous CSN Member Posts: 259
    #11
    Wanda, we're right with you in spirit. One day at a time, right? You can do this, and we all look forward to celebrating with you at the end of this treatment.

    On with the power food! On with the power spirit!
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  • grandma047
    grandma047 CSN Member Posts: 381
    #12
    Hi Wanda, Sounds like you have a journey before you, but you have the right attitude and that's part of the battle. Just keep thinking the way you are now. You will beat this beast.
    Love and prayers, Judy(grandma047)
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  • kerry
    kerry CSN Member Posts: 1,313 Member
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    Wanda,

    Prayer are with you. Hang in there and fight, fight, fight. You can and will beat this disease. Keep us posted how you are doing.

    Sending all my prayers and thoughts,

    Kerry
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