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4 years and still going

menright
menright CSN Member Posts: 256 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
It has now been 4 years. Radiation, lots and lots of chemo interspersed with 4 surgeries.

For now I have clear scans but a rising CEA.

I think I have entered a long fight with a chronic disease. I enjoy these moments of no treatments and pray for a cure.

Birthdays pass and now each one is a celebration of another year that might not have been. I know I am not alone and wish you all success in your battle.

Mike
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  • janie1
    janie1 CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #2
    Hey Mike
    Good to hear from you. Hmmmm, since your scans are clear.....have you thought about possibly something like a vaccine clinical trial.
    I don't even know if you can do a clinical trial without having exhausted all the chemos....however, I wonder if there is something to do NOW that you could benefit from. That's why I say a vaccine.....something that may not hurt anything if you do it.

    It just really sux that this is all so nerve-wracking. I would have thought there would be way more advancements by now.
    Check that out :)
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  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 CSN Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #3
    Wow. I read your "about me"
    Wow. I read your "about me" page. You've had a pretty action packed four years. My husband has had a complete colectomy and hipec surgery and now we are hoping for a liver resection. He is on his second round of chemo (Folfiri with Avastin again). Anyways, we admire your strength and find inspiration from all you've been through. Stay strong.

    Chelsea

    PS - "Hoping" for liver resection surgery. How sad is that? If someone would have told me two years ago that we would be hoping for liver surgery.....LOL
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  • annalexandria
    annalexandria CSN Member Posts: 2,571 Member
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    Four years is a great run.
    I've done three, with lots of chemo and surgery, and it's pretty darned exhausting. Good for you for making it so far, with your spirit intact! I hope the rising CEA proves to be due to something other than cancer. Hugs~Ann Alexandria
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  • k44454445
    k44454445 CSN Member Posts: 494
    #5
    congrats
    way to go! great news we love to hear about!
    hugs
    judy
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  • steveandnat
    steveandnat CSN Member Posts: 886
    #6
    This is great
    Four years is a great amount of time and if you are feeling good right now that is even better. Pray you continue to do great. Jeff
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  • belindahill
    belindahill CSN Member Posts: 144
    #7
    Well done
    Hi, my husband is 26th months since dx, and doing much better than we ever thought. You have had a tough ride, and doing very well, give every one some hope. After surgery for us in Aug 2010, my husband has just recieved chemo, he will have this for life, no cure for him. We also treat this as a chronic illness. Liver, lung and peritoneum mets. All the very best to you, live a long and happy life.
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  • YoVita
    YoVita CSN Member Posts: 590 Member
    #8
    4 Years
    There's something to celebrate right there. Congratulations. Glad you're enjoying this no treatment moment. Best wishes with your battle.
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  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood CSN Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #9
    YoVita said:

    4 Years
    There's something to celebrate right there. Congratulations. Glad you're enjoying this no treatment moment. Best wishes with your battle.

    congrats
    on the 4 year mark.i remember you from when i was first dx stage 3 in sept.2008.in jan.2011 i went to stage 4 with mets to my liver and lungs.have you been a stage 4 sorry i can not remember.keep up the fight and its good to see you....Godbless....johnnybegood
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  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby CSN Member Posts: 1,165 Member
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    johnnybegood said:

    congrats
    on the 4 year mark.i remember you from when i was first dx stage 3 in sept.2008.in jan.2011 i went to stage 4 with mets to my liver and lungs.have you been a stage 4 sorry i can not remember.keep up the fight and its good to see you....Godbless....johnnybegood

    mike
    right on that is awsome news
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #11
    Update
    Thank you for the update. Congrats on the clear scan and hope that the CEA goes back down and stays there. Glad that you have got four birthdays in your past and many more ahead.

    Kim
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