Hope springs eternal

leesag
leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1
So, an update for all of my dear friends from when I began this journey in January 2010.

My Ca125 when I was diagnosed in January 2010 was 9824 or thereabouts.... today it is 11. I have survived the initial debulking and 6 rounds of carbo/ taxol. I was declared cancer free with a CA125 of 14 or so in August, 2010. Nine months later, I had a recurrence: brain mestasis. (hello stage IV). I survived brain surgery, whole brain radiation and gamma knife. By September 2011, I was pronounced cancer free.... again. Hope springs eternal...I have not given up hope on my goal of surviving for decades!

Love to all my old friends and extra hugs for the new names on this board. It sucks to have to be here, but on the other hand, the strength and spirit of the women on this board continue to bolster my hope and my heart.

Leesa

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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
    #2
    Well said Leesa
    you have survived because you are a fighter and a true believer. Thank you for all of your posts and encouraging words. We are all in this together. Yes hope is eternal,,stay strong...val
  • karen1951
    karen1951 Member Posts: 103
    #3
    leesa....it's so encouraging
    leesa....it's so encouraging to hear stories like yours.....may you stay cancer free forever....prayers to all...karen
  • Gottalovelife
    Gottalovelife Member Posts: 45
    #4
    Hi Leesa-it is great to hear
    Hi Leesa-it is great to hear you are doing so well, I am new on here and I see that you were also treated at Mercy Hospital and was wandering which doctor you have, I see Dr Im and Mercy is a great hospital, but was just curious which Dr. You have? I was dx in May had surgery in June and did. 6 rounds of chemo and currently NED. Praise God! All the women on this site are so strong and I love reading about how strong they actually are and how we all are willing to do whatever it takes to get this cancer in the butt! If you prefer u can email me at evans7484@verizon.net
  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
    #5
    Hi Leesa
    It always makes me smile to see a post from you. You more than survive, you thrive!
    (((HUGS))) Maria
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #6
    YOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION
    I admire your strength and positive attitude, Leesa. You have been through much, but are a greater survivor!~

    Prayers & Hugs,
    Monika
  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #7
    mopar said:

    YOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION
    I admire your strength and positive attitude, Leesa. You have been through much, but are a greater survivor!~

    Prayers & Hugs,
    Monika

    Dear Leesa
    Thank you for sharing your incredible story and journey and for being so supportive to all of the women on this board.

    Kelly
  • clamryn
    clamryn Member Posts: 508
    #8
    You are amazing
    Leesa everytime I see your picture pop up, I tell myself...this is one beautiful lady. You give hope to all of us. YOU are my strength and give me the courage to continue. Thank you for continuing to share your story.

    ((((hugs))))
    Linda
  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
    #9
    Gottalovelife said:

    Hi Leesa-it is great to hear
    Hi Leesa-it is great to hear you are doing so well, I am new on here and I see that you were also treated at Mercy Hospital and was wandering which doctor you have, I see Dr Im and Mercy is a great hospital, but was just curious which Dr. You have? I was dx in May had surgery in June and did. 6 rounds of chemo and currently NED. Praise God! All the women on this site are so strong and I love reading about how strong they actually are and how we all are willing to do whatever it takes to get this cancer in the butt! If you prefer u can email me at evans7484@verizon.net

    Emailing
    I'll be sending you an email, I have the same doctor. Don't ever change, he's a SuperDoc!

    Hugs,

    Leesa
  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
    #10
    Thank you all for your
    Thank you all for your comments and support. I am humbled. The true heroines are Saundra, Dorian, Nancy, Bonnie, Kayandok,and the many teal warriors who have fought the battle much longer than I have, like LPack and HissyFitz.

    Love to all

    Leesa
  • TexanByChoice
    TexanByChoice Member Posts: 44
    #11
    Do you know you are such a special angel Leesa? All of you are
    God sensed my needs at this moment in time and there you were with inspiration and hope to me as approach the ordeal you have already triumphed over...what a blessing. I feel so overjoyed for your remarkable story and especially where you are now. Even if it wasn't connected to me...I am so thrilled you are having such a good outcome. My thoughts and prayers love and support are with all of you and thank you for being my special angels today.


    Shirley
  • TiggersDoBounce
    TiggersDoBounce Member Posts: 408
    #12
    Leesa
    God Bless you for your strength, courage and inspiration :)

    You Rock!

    Laurie
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #13
    I am always inspired by your
    I am always inspired by your great attitude, Leesa. I hope we are all sitting around 30 years from now, talking about how tough we are, 'cause we kicked cancer's butt. Talk about your steel magnolias!

    By the way, you forgot to mention that you only missed - what? - one semester of teaching thru all this? And took care of a sick husband, at one point? Plus, dealing with the loss of your dad. I hope 2012 is your year, Leesa. You deserve a good one!

    Carlene
  • LoveButterflies
    LoveButterflies Member Posts: 74
    #14
    That's wonderful news Leesa!
    That's wonderful news Leesa! As a new person to this board, you are truly an inspiration to me. I pray for your continued remission!

    God Bless!

    Carmen

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