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sallyg0119
sallyg0119 CSN Member Posts: 17
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi I'm Sally and Im 32 yrs old and live in Fl. I started chemo at the end of Sept. I just wanted to say hello and that i'm very happy to have found this place..

Sally
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  • nanuk
    nanuk CSN Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #2
    Welcome Sally - give us your details and post often. Bud
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  • goldfinch
    goldfinch CSN Member Posts: 735
    #3
    Welcome Sally!
    Mary
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  • spongebob
    spongebob CSN Member Posts: 2,565 Member
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    Ahoy, Sally -

    I am a displaced FL resident myself. Currently living in Washington, DC, but I've been a FL boy since 1984. Lived in St Pete, Panama City, Key West and Orlando. Spent Christmas in Punta Gorda. Where do you hail from?

    Welcome to the SemiColons - sorry to meet you under these circumstances, but glad you're here!

    As for the whole hair loss thing, chemo treats everyone differently. My hair thinned so I just wore it very short. Of course that's more "normal" for a guy. But then again, many very cool women are wearing their hair quite short these days. And being in FL, you might never want to grow it out again!
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  • betina61
    betina61 CSN Member Posts: 642 Member
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    Hi Sally and welcome,I am a newbe too I started my chemo in august and I'm almost finishing, 2 more treatments to go.I also live in Florida in Miami to be more exact. Hoping to hear from you soon.
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  • jerseysue
    jerseysue CSN Member Posts: 624 Member
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    Hi don't be shy to ask questions someone had it or has it or is going thru it. Sue
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  • Russell05
    Russell05 CSN Member Posts: 60
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    Welcome Sally, keep us posted and as I know someone here will have a answer. Be well

    Hugs, Russell
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  • valeriec
    valeriec CSN Member Posts: 348 Member
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    Welcome Sally,

    You have come to the right place.

    God bless-

    ValerieC
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  • Patrusha
    Patrusha CSN Member Posts: 487
    #9
    Welcome Sally. I am glad you found this place, too. It is a sanity saver.
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  • sallyg0119
    sallyg0119 CSN Member Posts: 17
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    I was born in St.Pete. And spent the first 6 yrs in Punta Gorda, then back to St.Pete for the last 26 yrs. I have stage 4 colorectal cancer. I'm a single mom of a 12 yr old son and a 5 yr old daughter. And as a former control freak, I'm learning to take one day at a time now.. And learning what is really important and what isn't. Lets just say I'm no longer the control freak.LOL..
    Sally
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  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova CSN Member Posts: 906 Member
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    Hi Sally,
    Welcome. I am also a Stage IV survivor. You will find that there are many younger people on this board. I was diagnosed when I was 31 and now I am almost 37! I have been cancer free for over two years now. Anyway, you will get through all of this as frightening as it may seem at tims. I know another lady that has survived 8 years and her oldest daughter is heading off to college next year! So hang in there and ask whatever questions come up!
    -Susan
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
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    sallyg0119 said:

    I was born in St.Pete. And spent the first 6 yrs in Punta Gorda, then back to St.Pete for the last 26 yrs. I have stage 4 colorectal cancer. I'm a single mom of a 12 yr old son and a 5 yr old daughter. And as a former control freak, I'm learning to take one day at a time now.. And learning what is really important and what isn't. Lets just say I'm no longer the control freak.LOL..
    Sally

    Hi Sally and welcome. I grinned when I read what you wrote about "former control freak". That has been one of the biggest lessons/changes for me, too. And I don't regret it at all. I'm glad you found this group. Full of information and support.
    Tara
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  • lynn1222
    lynn1222 CSN Member Posts: 105
    #13
    hello sally, welcome to our family. i am 39 and stage 4 rectal cancer survivor. this site is full of hope,love,laughter and just about all the info you will need. please tell us more about you and your personal battle with the beast.god bless you and ill be praying for ya.

    hugs
    lynn
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  • jana11
    jana11 CSN Member Posts: 705
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    Hi Sally, I am a stage 4 survivor. I am 36 years old, but was diagnosed when I was 32. I feel ya.

    Hope the chemo goes OK for you. You should be done soon. I think.

    Glad you found us too. If you have any questions.. just post. :) And come to Nashville - close trip from Fl.

    jana
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