Appendix Cancer

abrub
abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1



Dear Friends,

I have always gladly made myself available to help others, especially those with appendix cancer.  However, for the next few weeks at least, I won't be answering emails and such, as I have to take care of myself.

I've had a recurrence after 9 years of NED, and am headed to Sloan Kettering for more surgery in a few days.  My anticipated stay is several weeks due to the complexity of the surgery.

Thus, much as I love to help others find the appropriate care, at this point I must take care of myself first.

For those new to Appendix cancer:  most important is to find yourself an appendix cancer expert.  You may have to travel.  I do.  However, that will make all the difference in your care.  Appendix cancer should not be written off as "just a variant of colon cancer."  On hearing those words, run to an expert.

I will be back.  But for now, time to take care of me.

Alice

 




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  • lizard44
    lizard44 Member Posts: 409 Member
    edited September 2016 #2
    Take care

    of yourself for sure, Alice.  So sorry you are having a recurrence.  That truly sucks.  Thank you for letting us know. I will be thinking of you, hoping that all goes well with the surgery and recovery and that you'll be back  here soon  afterwards sharing your knowledge and insight.

    Grace

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    edited September 2016 #3
    Alice,

    Alice,

    Good luck with everything...so sorry that it's back. :(   I'm sending you a virtual hug (()).

    All my best,

    Cynthia

  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    edited September 2016 #4
    Best wishes Alice

    Hoping for the best possible outcome from your surgery and a speedy recovery , Hugs Ron.

  • danker
    danker Member Posts: 1,276 Member
    #5
    NED

    May you return to NED!!

  • NewHere
    NewHere Member Posts: 1,428 Member
    #6
    Thoughts With You Alice

    I am heading to MSK Thursday for my surgery.  If I am kept longer than ancipated and am there when you are, I will try to meet you. 

  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    #7
    NewHere said:

    Thoughts With You Alice

    I am heading to MSK Thursday for my surgery.  If I am kept longer than ancipated and am there when you are, I will try to meet you. 

    Surgery on Tuesday

    Mine is on Tuesday.

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #8
    NewHere said:

    Thoughts With You Alice

    I am heading to MSK Thursday for my surgery.  If I am kept longer than ancipated and am there when you are, I will try to meet you. 

    Pass the time

    Oh, how exciting! Well, I guess not really, but exciting that it looks like you will both get to meet. I've met several members now, but under allot better circumstances (Can we say Cheesecake Factory and Olive Garden). Anyway, maybe you can both walk the halls together. 

    I wish you both the best in the world. May your surgeons hands be guided, and your recovery swift and without complications. 

    Will watch this space for updates. 

    Cyber hugs all around (I have a great smiley for that but forum won't let me post). 

    SUE

  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    edited September 2016 #9
    NewHere said:

    Thoughts With You Alice

    I am heading to MSK Thursday for my surgery.  If I am kept longer than ancipated and am there when you are, I will try to meet you. 

    Paty is your surgeon, right?

    He's mine.

  • traci43
    traci43 Member Posts: 773 Member
    #10
    Good luck!

    Best wishes for a successful surgery and smooth recovery.  Hope you're soon back to NED.  As you recover keep us posted when you feel better.  Traci

  • NewHere
    NewHere Member Posts: 1,428 Member
    #11
    abrub said:

    Paty is your surgeon, right?

    He's mine.

    This Is For Lungs

    Actually looks like a new cancer and not a met.  Without complications I should be out by Sunday so we may miss one another.  (Garcia did my CRC)

  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member
    #12
    traci43 said:

    Good luck!

    Best wishes for a successful surgery and smooth recovery.  Hope you're soon back to NED.  As you recover keep us posted when you feel better.  Traci

    Blessings, Alice. Be gentle

    Blessings, Alice. Be gentle with yourself. May you soon reclaim NED.

    hugs,

    CM

  • Semira
    Semira Member Posts: 381 Member
    edited September 2016 #13
    Dear Alice

    good luck and take all time off the board you need.

     

    A big hug from Germany

    Petra

     

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