Husband Newly Diagnosed - Scared

Trubrit

itsakraizyride said:

New here too

My name is Sandi, and like my username says itsakraizyride. I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the colon in January of 2012, had a hemicolectomy sigmoid/decending then cancer free for 20 months. I also have Crohn's disease, which is both the reason I have cancer as well as the reason I have been able to get it early when a routine ct showed liver mets. One. 7 months Folfox then liver resection at Moffitt last October. Too late, now returned liver, lungs, peritoneum and so far 2 lymph nodes. 3 failed chemotherapies now on Erbitux...a monoclonal antibody...which helped me drop 120 points off CEA in 1 month. 351.7 to 232.5. This has been a crazy ride, but I have lost hardly any weight, feel pretty good most days considering there are other issues, and to look at me you would not know I am sick. I guess I am one of the lucky ones since this is my third rodeo, but I intend to be here a while so I guess I have to fight the good fight, keep my eyes on the prize, and live one day at a time. I have many lesions in my liver in both lobes so I am not a surgical candidate, 3 in lungs and 2 on peritoneum. Pelvic node, and axillary (armpit) I don't know why so far from each other. They say no cure for me, but it is my belief that ALL things are possible....I turned 54 last month, and my prize is my 20 months old granddaughter Maddison. I WILL walk her to her first day of kindergarten. Hello to everyone!!! 

Welcome to the forum Kraziride

It would be wonderful if you could open up your very own thread, and then we could all rush over to that and welcome you.  You can just copy and paste this great post, that would work.

Congratulations on your grandbaby. What a blessing they are (though I haven't got one myself....yet). Your positive attitude will take you far, and I bet you see more that Maddison's first day of school. 

Sue - Trubrit

christine4life

eveilyn said:

HUGS HUGS HUGS

Hello Christine.

I just finished my chemo treatment for stage 3 colon cancer.  I was diagnosed on Halloween morning last year and had the surgery (colectomy) tdinghat afternoon, my right side. The surgeon also removed my appendix. I didn't even had time to digest the inforamtion. It had to be done because I had been in pain for over 1year! I MADE IT THROUGH!!!! So will your husband. Your family been through it before so they know what to expect and were strong for you and now they will be strong for him too!

Sending you positive thoughts and prayers.

Warm regards,

Eve

 

Thank you!

Thank you so much!  My husband is in quite a bit of pain and I'm getting worried this might be worse than we thought.  I keep hanging onto his MRI report showing no cancer in his liver and that his CEA is in the normal range.  The pain he is in is pretty bad though.  We still have 4 more days until the surgery.  Just praying it is stage I.

 

Christine

plh4gail

You're at the right place

Hi, it will be a road that is very tough at times, but he can do it! It takes lots and lots of support, love, and patience. You are at the right place for experience and some guidance.

Gail

bigal88

Been there done that

I am 44 years old I had colon resection May 13 surgery biopsy confirmed colon cancer with mets to lungs and lymph node in neck.this process is truly a roller coaster of emotions.surgery was easy had it on a Wednesday mildly sore Thursday leaps and bounds better everyday after that discharged on Saturday.nothing in this process happens as fast as you would like.i had my first chemo treatment on july 8 I've been lucky.no symptoms of treatment so far.i don't post very often because I type sooooooo slow but this forum has been my my crutch people here are so helpful and informative.i wish you and your family luck.  god bless.

skeets1961

Hi i haven't been on here for

Hi i haven't been on here for a while but just read your post and saw that your husband is having surgery today.  Praying for him and your family.

Edie