Latest News on George:

geotina
geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
We had a visit with the onc this week and the news is fairly good. George feels good, all side effects seem to be well under control, he has gained 7 pounds (patting myself on the back on that one) and his CEA is now 15, the lowest it has been since diagnosed in 3/09. It appears the cancer is under control and somewhat dormant at this time. Its still there but no spread, under control, stable, good CEA is all good news. He is still very fatigued from chemo but handling it pretty well. When checking his lungs the doctor said they sound surprisingly good.

Sorry I have not been on the boards much, hope to change that, but with the sudden unexpeced death of my sister (who was my caregiver throughout this whole cancer journey) and the death of a friend and former coleague of George's who was diagnosed with rectal cancer a year after George and who lost his battle in November at age 48, it has been pretty sad around here. Both deaths were pretty rough on us and difficult.

Well take care everyone.

Tina

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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #2
    Good
    Good to hear that everything is stable and the CEA is going down. Chemo takes awhile to bounce back from so it could even take months and with his adding weight on, this will help him in the long run. So sorry to hear of all the other sad news that has came your way, hope that your 2012 is much brighter.

    Kim
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #3
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Good
    Good to hear that everything is stable and the CEA is going down. Chemo takes awhile to bounce back from so it could even take months and with his adding weight on, this will help him in the long run. So sorry to hear of all the other sad news that has came your way, hope that your 2012 is much brighter.

    Kim

    helloo
    glad to hear from you. Sounds as if George is doing pretty well. Stable is good and the lower Cea is also good.

    I know what you mean about friends and cancer. sometimes when you are involved with so much cancer at home....it's almost as if cancer comes knocking on the door of friends and relatives. Guess this just shows how prevalent it is in society.

    Sending you both big warm but snowie hugs.....

    mags
  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
    #4
    Sorry to hear about the
    Sorry to hear about the deaths Tina...esp. rough this time of year.
    Take good care~
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #5
    Tina
    Hi Tina,

    I'm sorry to hear of all the deaths you've been confronted with recently. I know how hard that is- just kind of deflates you, doesn't it.

    Very glad, however, to hear how well George is doing!!

    You and George take care-

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #6
    lisa42 said:

    Tina
    Hi Tina,

    I'm sorry to hear of all the deaths you've been confronted with recently. I know how hard that is- just kind of deflates you, doesn't it.

    Very glad, however, to hear how well George is doing!!

    You and George take care-

    Hugs,
    Lisa

    Hi Tina I think this are good news isn't ?
    Congratulations !
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #7
    Tina
    I had sent you a PM and then saw this...

    -c
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #8
    Sundanceh said:

    Tina
    I had sent you a PM and then saw this...

    -c

    Hi Tina.....
    George is doing great!!! ....and you should definately pat yourself on the back for his weight gain.... good lookin out! Go George!!!

    Jennie
  • janie1
    janie1 Member Posts: 753 Member
    #9
    idlehunters said:

    Hi Tina.....
    George is doing great!!! ....and you should definately pat yourself on the back for his weight gain.... good lookin out! Go George!!!

    Jennie

    This can be a particularly
    This can be a particularly hard time of year. Sorry for the losses of people so close to you and George. The update, however, is good to hear. I hope you both can acquire some new strength going in to 2012.
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #10
    Tina
    Tina,
    It is so good to hear from you. I like the news about things being stable for George. That is really good to hear.

    I am so sorry you have lost two special people in your lives. I know how devastating that is, especially when George is in the midst of treatment, I pray you have a restful and peaceful holiday.

    Aloha
    Kathleen
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #11
    Oh George and Tina, my
    Oh George and Tina, my deepest condolences. It's really rough to lose ones close to you!

    I love the word "stable". thoughts and good vibes are being sent your way as they are every day!

    Love to you both

    Holly
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #12
    HollyID said:

    Oh George and Tina, my
    Oh George and Tina, my deepest condolences. It's really rough to lose ones close to you!

    I love the word "stable". thoughts and good vibes are being sent your way as they are every day!

    Love to you both

    Holly

    Hi Tina,
    Hi Tina,

    I am so glad to hear the positive news about George. George is lucky to have you as a caregiver!

    I have recently lost some close friends too and it remains difficult. Prayers and good thoughts are going out to you, my friend.

    Love,
    Lizzy

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