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Stage 4 with happy tears!

jenhopesprays
jenhopesprays CSN Member Posts: 128 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi All,

Just finished up 6 months of chemo w/ a dx 8/07 of stage 4 cc at 39 years. I had a liver resection and they took out an ovary.

The good news is the CT came back NED. I didn't think it would make me cry but there I was weeping tears of joy!!! So 6 months down and 4 1/2 years to go.

For now, I will enjoy my summer with my family and take that trip that seemed like it would never happen because its hard to imagine ever feeling normal again when you spend every other week sick from treatment.

Happy 4th to you all!

Jennifer
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  • winediva
    winediva CSN Member Posts: 26
    #2
    You go girl! Be fabulous!
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  • sladich
    sladich CSN Member Posts: 429 Member
    #3
    Jennifer,

    Congratulations! Enjoy you summer!

    Debbie
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  • impactzone
    impactzone CSN Member Posts: 556 Member
    #4
    That is just wonderful news! All my best to you and your family. We will be in Oxnard the 4th with my wifes family nad I will offer some nice prayers your way.
    Impactzone
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #5
    Enjoy your summer! Take a wonderful trip, dancing all the way!

    Gail
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  • jsabol
    jsabol CSN Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #6
    Hi Jennifer, Congratulations on the milestone; NED is so sweet to hear. I finished chemo 4 years ago on July 11, stage 3, 53 yo. I feel like the 4th of July celebrations help mark my freedom from cancer. Enjoy your summer and vacation, and many more "normal" things in the months to come. All the best, Judy
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  • jams67
    jams67 CSN Member Posts: 925 Member
    #7
    Experiencing cancer and chemo really make you appreciate life. You may never be completely normal again, but you can at least be semi-normal.
    Jo Ann
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #8
    Yea!!! Congratulations!! Enjoy the trip and the sweet summer! Fantastic news.
    Tara
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  • jenalynet
    jenalynet CSN Member Posts: 361 Member
    #9
    Great news ..I love reading about good scan results..Enjoy the summer. Hugs to you, Audrey.
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  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova CSN Member Posts: 906 Member
    #10
    Way to go Jennifer! That is great news. I know those tears of joy. It is such a relief! I know you will enjoy the rest of your summer.
    Those 4 1/2 years will pass more quickly than you think.
    Take care,
    Susan H.
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  • usakat
    usakat CSN Member Posts: 610 Member
    #11
    Hi Jennifer!

    Congratulations! I'm so glad you made it to NEDville...sharing your happy tears :)

    I wish for you many blessings for continued good health, much happiness and love.

    Have a wonderful summer and enjoy that celebratory vacation! Have fun!

    Hugs,
    Katie
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