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Monicaemilia
Monicaemilia CSN Member Posts: 455 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello everyone - recap dx Stage IV with mets to liver and lungs. I am currently in Buenos Aires doing alternative and conventional treatments to beat the beast because I was told in Canada that there was little else that could be done for me. After seven weeks of treatment, I am now scheduled for a liver resection on July 30th. I had given up hope that I could get to the point where surgery was once again a viable option for me, and yet, here I am. Lesson for the day, do not EVER give up. Monica
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  • Faith4Cure
    Faith4Cure CSN Member Posts: 405 Member
    #2
    So glad you are NOT giving up. Sounds like you have found a way to beat the beast. Please keep us updated on your progress. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lesson learned---Never give up!!!

    Faith
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  • lv2scrap
    lv2scrap CSN Member Posts: 44
    #3
    What treatment have you been receiving there? What treatments did you have in the states?

    ~lv2scrap
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #4
    Wonderful organ, the liver! You cut some away, it grows back! WOW!!!

    Sending my best vibes to you for your surgery...PLEASE keep us posted!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
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  • betina61
    betina61 CSN Member Posts: 642 Member
    #5
    Sending you positive thoughts for sucssesful surgery, and will be praying for you especially the day of your surgery.Keep fighting
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  • nudgie
    nudgie CSN Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #6
    I am sooo happy for you!!!!! You are correct, NEVER GIVE UP!!!!
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  • alta29
    alta29 CSN Member Posts: 435 Member
    #7
    Que bueno !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for keeping us posted....God bless you !
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  • foxy
    foxy CSN Member Posts: 188 Member
    #8
    Yes, God bless you, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Virginia.
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  • vinny3
    vinny3 CSN Member Posts: 928 Member
    #9
    Monica,

    We are thinking of you and praying for continued success in your treatment, especially on the day of your surgery. Please keep track of the treatment you have had and let us know.

    ****
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  • Kanort
    Kanort CSN Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #10
    Thanks for sharing, Monica. How wonderful of you to be your own advocate and seek other options. You give hope to many.

    Hugs,

    Kay
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  • jams67
    jams67 CSN Member Posts: 925 Member
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    KathiM said:

    Wonderful organ, the liver! You cut some away, it grows back! WOW!!!

    Sending my best vibes to you for your surgery...PLEASE keep us posted!!!

    Hugs, Kathi

    The surgeon told me after slicing and dicing half my liver that it would grow back in 8 to 10 weeks. It is a very amazing body part!
    Good luck on your surgery Monica. We'll keep you in our prayers and be watching for an update.
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