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having biopsy on liver and getting 2nd opinion

grannyc
grannyc CSN Member Posts: 63
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Fisrt I want to thank all of you who responded last week when I was down and feeling like I wanted to just give up...well I am up and fighting again. I do have a fighting spirit and have won the fight before and can do it again. Thanks again for the heartfelt advice and comments.

I am getting a second opinion and having a liver biopsy (we are sending it to Weisenthal Cancer Group) to have it tested and see which drugs will most likely work on it. The Dr who is doing the biopsy also said after looking at my last CT that I might be a candidate for chemo abliteration(sp)

My CEA #'s went down a bit last week and I have had more energy than I have had in a couple of months.
Just wanted to update you on what I am doing next...not sure when the biopsy will be done but I will keep you posted as to outcomes.

BYW I live in Olympia, Washington and get treated locally.
I love the Grand Canyon...we went last year and flew in on a small 8 seater plane and went on the "sky walk"...overcame one of my biggest fears to do it but was so happy and excited that I did it. Next time we are going by helecopter and floating the river....can't wait.

GrannyC
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #2
    Good
    Glad that you are back in the spirit to carry forward. Didn't realize you could send the biopsy off to see what treatment is best. You can keep the sky walk - lol, don't think I'd ever walk on that.

    Kim
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  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco CSN Member Posts: 579 Member
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    I am glad you are ready to
    I am glad you are ready to fight (hopefylly like a girl). lol You have options, that is great! Keep smiling. :)
    I dream about the day I can take my kids to the Grand Canyon! Who knows maybe we will be there the same time. :)
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  • maglets
    maglets CSN Member Posts: 2,576 Member
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    Brenda Bricco said:

    I am glad you are ready to
    I am glad you are ready to fight (hopefylly like a girl). lol You have options, that is great! Keep smiling. :)
    I dream about the day I can take my kids to the Grand Canyon! Who knows maybe we will be there the same time. :)

    atta girl!
    yes!!! that's the spirit girl

    on you go and you never know ....we never know ...

    wow the Grand Canyon...never ever been....we have snow predicted for the end of this week :) oh dear another winter....

    hoping you get a great plan

    maggie
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  • Livingbyfaith
    Livingbyfaith CSN Member Posts: 55
    #5
    2nd opinion
    That is great news!! You go girl!!
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