Phil64 Update

Phil64

Yesterday was my 50th birthday...  The onc calls with results from my recent CT and MRI.  I wasn't expecting to hear results until Thursday during our scheduled appointment so he caught me off guard. Bad News and Good News: The bad news is that I have a spot on the liver.  The good news is that it is very close to the surface and easy to get to. So I'll be talking to a surgeon on Thursday instead of the onc.

It seems like this cancer is relentless.  Oct 21, 2013 scans show a clear liver. Tumor in colon but Liver and other organs are ALL CLEAR.  Colon resection done on Dec 2, 2013. Then January 24 scans show tumor in liver. Just recovered from colon resection and back onto the cutting table.

I am lucky it is operable!

But I have to admit I was hoping for better news on my 50th Birthday.

Shivering in Michigan.

Phil

LindaK.

Happy Birthday yesterday Phil!
I'm sorry you got that call on your birthday, but better that the onc is on top of things and taking action. We got some surprising news last night, too. Onc came to visit my husband in the hospital, said new tumor removed last week makes his cancer stage 4, quite a shock to us, to say the least. After some tears and talk, we are focusing on recovery from this surgery and the good outcome we want from all this. Bad news is always hard to hear, but we seem to be able to deal with it easier each time since we entered Cancerville. Focus on the positive, I know it's easier said than done. Welcome to the 50s!

BusterBrown

Happy Birthday Phil! 50 has a

Happy Birthday Phil! 50 has a nice ring to it, enjoy...

Buster

devotion10

Always have ...

~ Cynthia

wolfen

devotion10 said:

Always have ...

~ Cynthia

We'll Take The Good News!

First, 50 is good! I remember that number, so long ago. 60 wasn't bad either. 70 sounds awful. I'm sure I'll hear from Danker on that one.  LOL

Second, so glad the liver tumor is operable. Hope ablation is an option. JBG says that is so much easier than a resection. Whatever choice, I'm hoping for a great outcome.

Luv,

Wolfen

UncleBuddy

Welcome to the wonderful fifties!!!

I'm glad the tumor is operable. Also glad that you're bouncing back from the resection. That's one heck of a doozie of an operation. Anyway, I hope the liver surgery is an easy one. Best wishes and Happy birthday!

Lin

fatbob2010

So Sorry

Phil,

That sounds like a one two punch!!  That has to tough to take.  Good news is that 50 is not old and this is a good thing.  My motto is one day at a time: Carpe Diem.  

This may not help but I am also scheduled to see the surgeon in the morning for another liver resection.  Yes UGH is right.  Good news for both of us is that there is hope in surgery.  

Granted....I am not 50 anymore but still hope to have enough pluck to make a good showing.

You are a warrior and can fight this thing!!

High hopes of successful sirgery,

Art

lp1964

Hey Phil,

Happy birthday first of all and many many more.

About your liver surgery, the good news is that it is close to the surface. You have always had a great attitude and you will be fine.

Let us know the plan,

Laz

Nana b

lp1964 said:

Hey Phil,

Happy birthday first of all and many many more.

About your liver surgery, the good news is that it is close to the surface. You have always had a great attitude and you will be fine.

Let us know the plan,

Laz

Hope you enjoyed your day!

Hope you enjoyed your day!  Surface is good. The took out 60% of my liver.   Hard surgery but they let me go home in 5 days. 

janderson1964

I am sorry to hear about the

I am sorry to hear about the spot Phil but you have the right attitude by being thankful it is operable. You have been through a lot but you are a fighter and a man of faith.