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Still in Limbo..again, but hopeful

hopefulone
hopefulone CSN Member Posts: 1,043 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Went to the surgeon today for follow up on Bob's PET results. Unfortunately, the PET is inconclusive. (yes, again we are in limbo, but it's ok as I'm still mindful of my blessings) It's about 50/50 at this point whether it's a new or reoccurrance liver met or something else. So.. a biopsy will be scheduled soon (we're waiting for a call) and also a colonoscopy as well. They want that done quickly as well. The surgeon (whom many of you know I have great faith for many reasons)however has told us if it is a reoccurrance he plans to "go after it" in his words, either via another resection or rfa. Right now it looks like if it is a reoccurance then we may have some options. I am grateful for that blessing right now. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. I've never had the pleasure of meeting any of you in person, but you are all considered my extended family. Always in my prayers.

Hugs
Diane
God Bless
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  • Faith4Cure
    Faith4Cure CSN Member Posts: 405 Member
    #2
    Diane,
    I have been thinking of you today. I think your news sounds very hopeful! You have such a great attitude. Even if the biopsy does show a reoccurance--it still sounds very optomistic. I am still hanging on to the 50% chance that it is "something else" other than a reoccurance. Thanks for updating. Let us know about the biopsy.

    I hope you can relax a little more tonight. Take care---you're both in my prayers.

    Faith
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  • cjf2006
    cjf2006 CSN Member Posts: 83
    #3
    Being in limbo is one of those things that keeps us looking to God. I've been there. Keep hoping. You'll be in my prayers.
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  • pink05
    pink05 CSN Member Posts: 550
    #4
    Diane,

    Wow, can't believe you are going through this again, but it is good news that if it is a recurrence, it can be taken care of. Sounds like Bob has a great surgeon. You both continue to be in my prayers.

    God bless,

    -Lee-
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  • Limey
    Limey CSN Member Posts: 446 Member
    #5
    Diane, what doesn't sound like bad news well it just has to be good. you have great odds for good news. The body is an amazing machine. believe it, know it, and demand that darn cancer be gone.
    Mark.
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #6
    I'm sorry you're still in limbo, but it certainly does sound like there are some options, so that's wonderful. We'll be praying for an excellent outcome.

    Gail
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  • vinny3
    vinny3 CSN Member Posts: 928 Member
    #7
    Diane, as you know the waiting is always the hardest thing. I remember, though, your first posts and the despair that was reflected in them as, I recall, you were told at one point there was very little hope. You found an excellent surgeon and your husband improved and will continue to do so. You and your husband will continue to be in our prayers to get over this bump in the road as well.

    ****
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  • impactzone
    impactzone CSN Member Posts: 556 Member
    #8
    Good luck. As a liver surgery veteran, I know its a tough one but if it is something...you found it early...maybe rfa...and at least you can do something. Love the aggressive approach.
    God Bless
    Impactzone
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  • JMARIE66
    JMARIE66 CSN Member Posts: 55
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    Diane
    I will keep your husband in my prayers and hoping for a positive outcome!! My husband too has colon cancer and I find such strength and encouragement here! We are all in this together to offer opinions, solutions, knowledge and prayers...mine are going out to you and your husband!!
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  • jams67
    jams67 CSN Member Posts: 925 Member
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    It is so comforting to find a doc that you can trust. I'll be praying for him.
    Jo Ann
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