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Appointments at USC and Sloan

Kathleen808
Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi Friends,

Thank you for your outstanding advice and encouragement!!!! **** and I are set to go to USC and meet with the doc he has been consulting with there, Dr. Lenz and then fly to NYC and meet with another Medical Oncologist there. It is not Dr. K but we feel very good about both appointments. We feel that now is the time (again) to have some docs say, "OK almost at 4 years how can we get you some more years."

We do not know how we are going to work out the details, but we will. We can use all positive thoughts and prayers for our daughter with special needs and her caregiver situation while we are gone. I don't know how it is going to work but I have faith that it will.

We will keep you posted. Raise a cup to hope!

Aloha,
Kathleen
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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #2
    Cup in hand
    and raised for that hope!! Sometimes the details work themselves out.
    All positive thoughts and the best of vibes being sent your way, even a prayer or two.
    Here' to more years, and then some! Salud!!
    Winter Marie
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #3
    Dear Kathleen
    I am so very glad that you and **** have things here on the mainland lined up. When are the appointments?

    I know that you both will have your special needs daughter on your mind while you are gone and hope that the caregiver situation will be one that you are both very comfortable with.

    Prayers that all will work out and that the docs here can give **** many many more years.

    Hugs to you and all your family,

    Marie who loves kitties
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  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 CSN Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #4
    I think you are wise to act
    I think you are wise to act quickly. Take action while **** is feeling strong and well. You're fortunate to have access to the top doctors and medical facilities in the country. I feel confident that you guys will meet the right team who will come up with the right treatment plan to get **** on the road to wellness.

    Wishing you the best of luck.
    Chelsea
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  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 CSN Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #5
    Marie is right. The details
    Marie is right. The details will work thmselves out. You sre in my prayers thata you will find some good answers.
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  • maglets
    maglets CSN Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #6
    janderson1964 said:

    Marie is right. The details
    Marie is right. The details will work thmselves out. You sre in my prayers thata you will find some good answers.

    ahhh that's great
    Kathleen that is so great. I will raise a cup for sure....

    Yes my darlings just get on the path and things will work out.

    sending best love and wishes

    mags
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  • Hooley
    Hooley CSN Member Posts: 156
    #7
    Hi Kathleen. Thinking of
    Hi Kathleen. Thinking of you. Will be following I live in Australia and am keen to know dr in NY as I may be heading there November. Take care, Sue
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  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood CSN Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #8
    Hooley said:

    Hi Kathleen. Thinking of
    Hi Kathleen. Thinking of you. Will be following I live in Australia and am keen to know dr in NY as I may be heading there November. Take care, Sue

    hey
    im raising my cup now so full of hope for the both of you.**** and i were dx at the same time but he has had it a whole lot worse than me.he is a tough man and i know you are very proud of him.you both are in my thoughts often...Godbless...johnnybegood
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  • YoVita
    YoVita CSN Member Posts: 590 Member
    #9
    Another cup of hope raised
    for you, **** and your daughter. Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way for hopeful plans from your doctors.
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  • ron50
    ron50 CSN Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #10
    Go Team
    That is what I love about you guys ,you have taken on every adversity as a team. With each others support I am sure that you will find the answers and even when times are bleak you always have a shoulder to lean on. my best wishes to you both,Ron.
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  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 CSN Member Posts: 867 Member
    #11
    The best of luck to you
    The best of luck to you both. I have a really big cup raised for you.
    Hugs,
    Judy
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  • fatbob2010
    fatbob2010 CSN Member Posts: 467 Member
    #12
    Hopes and Hugs
    Kathleen,
    A double dose of hope for good outcomes mixed with hugs of comfort and healing. This is a double dose of goodness all raised for you and your family.
    Art
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  • Maxiecat
    Maxiecat CSN Member Posts: 544 Member
    #13
    Raising my teacup up for
    Raising my teacup up for hope. The details will take care of themselves...try not to stress about them.
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  • Patteee
    Patteee CSN Member Posts: 945
    #14
    Best of everything on this
    Best of everything on this leg of the journey. Prayers that things will be just fine for your daughter and her caregiver and that you don't worry about them the whole time!
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  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins CSN Member Posts: 509 Member
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    Kathleen
    I hope you and **** get a good plan in place and start kicking cancer butt. Sounds like you are going to all the right places. Your daughter will be fine and you will be back before you know it. Things usually end up coming together and help steps in. I will be thinking about you both and have a safe trip.
    Sandy :)
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  • mukamom
    mukamom CSN Member Posts: 402
    #16
    Momof2plusteentwins said:

    Kathleen
    I hope you and **** get a good plan in place and start kicking cancer butt. Sounds like you are going to all the right places. Your daughter will be fine and you will be back before you know it. Things usually end up coming together and help steps in. I will be thinking about you both and have a safe trip.
    Sandy :)

    Hoping
    for a good visit on the mainland and getting a new plan together.

    Praying for you and your family.

    Angela and Robert
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #17
    Things Have a Way of Working Out
    I'm sure they will...
    Best of luck with your visits. Please keep us all posted.
    -phil
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  • joemetz
    joemetz CSN Member Posts: 493
    #18
    best to you
    my best to you both on this journey.

    keep us updated.

    prayers are with you.
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