Sorry I've been MIA:

geotina
geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Had a lot going on in life. George is finally back on track. The CPT-11 was kicking him pretty hard. We ended up getting a a blood transfusion and fluids again in September. He also had to take the Nuprogen (sp) shots. As of this week though his white and red blood cells are once again in the very normal range and platelets are good. His appetite is growing again but he is still very fatigued but even that is much better. Nothing like a good nap in the late afternoon. George has a business convention next week and although I said absolutely not, the oncologist over rode my objection and since he is now doing pretty good, we will be off to the west coast on Monday. I'm glad George has something fun to look forward to and like the onc said, if you run into trouble, give him a call and go on over to UNLV, a very good facility, and he will have a colleague there help us out.

George's CEA continues to come down and has come down another few points and hovers around 18-20, we will take that gladly. The cancer is there, but not very active and I sure hope it stays that way for a while.

On the sad side my sister, who has been our total rock throughout this whole cancer journey, 24/7, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in September. I still can't get overe the fact that she is no longer here. She was my caregiver and I miss her terribly. Her children call me almost daily so besides being strong for George I must be strong for them. They are totally devastated. There were days I could hardly breathe but it is getting better. Death for Barbara took about 3 seconds and it was over.

I'll try to catch up on some posts and sorry I have not been responding.

To those going to Chicago this weekend have a blast and forget about cancer, if only for a few days. I wish I could be there with you.

My friend Paula G. (she used to post, her hubby JR died on 12/31) so many of you will remember sweet Paula, send me this quote I would like to share:

"Hope is the anchor of the soul, the stimulus to action and the incentive to achievement"

Don't ever give up your hope.

Love and hugs to all - Tina

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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #2
    Hi Tina, first of all is nice to see you here posting again!
    I'm glad George is on the track again ,doing fine, cea dropping and in an excellent attitude, hope you enjoy your weekend convention.
    In the other hand feel so sorry for the loose of your sister especially when shee is been so close to you and George lately.Please accept my deepest
    condolences for the unexpected loose!.
    Hugs Tina!
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #3
    That Answers That.....
    Hi Tina

    And I just thought you wanted a break from the board....

    I'm so sorry about your sister. What a complete shock and I'm not even related. Still the closeness you had for her is evident. How hard that must be for you as the aunt/mom relationship for your nieces and nephews. I can only imagine.

    No worries about not posting - "Life sometimes gets in the way." That's another one of my quotes. This place will still be here long after we're all headed the other direction, that much is for certain. You do what you need to do and there's always time to post.

    I'm glad to hear from you...I had wondered, almost PMd but didn't want to intrude. I figured you had enough going with your own program.

    I'm glad George is doing better. Folfiri was a real whip for me as well, but then all of it was for me, it seems. Tell him 'good job.'

    -Craig
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #4
    Oh dear, I'm so sorry

    Oh dear, I'm so sorry Tina.

    My condolences,

    Cynthia
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #5
    LivinginNH said:

    Oh dear, I'm so sorry

    Oh dear, I'm so sorry Tina.

    My condolences,

    Cynthia

    Tina....
    Gee...I am so glad to hear from you. I too thought you were taking a break from the board. I am so sorry to hear about your sis. You have had a lot on your plate. Good news that George is back on track and CEA declining. The trip will be a good thing. I have just completed 2 days of Cyberknife with 2 more to go. It is going good.... just tiring. Hugs to you and George. Take care.

    Jennie
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #6
    Oh, dear.
    Oh, Tina.

    I'm glad George is doing fairly well, and that the two of you have a trip to look forward to.

    But I'm so very sorry about your sister. That must be a terrible thing, both for you and her kids. I'll be praying for all of y'all.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #7
    Tina
    Glad you "see" you again. I'm so sorry about your sister. My sincerest condolences.
    Hugs back at you,
    Winter Marie
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #8
    Tina
    Tina,
    It is so good to hear from you. I am very, very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your dear sister. Oh, your heart must be so very heavy. You are carrying a lot with helping George and being there for your sister's kids. I'm praying for strength for you Tina. I hope you and George are able to enjoy your time on the coast.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • janie1
    janie1 Member Posts: 753 Member
    #9
    Kathleen808 said:

    Tina
    Tina,
    It is so good to hear from you. I am very, very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your dear sister. Oh, your heart must be so very heavy. You are carrying a lot with helping George and being there for your sister's kids. I'm praying for strength for you Tina. I hope you and George are able to enjoy your time on the coast.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    Tina
    Tina, thanks for checking in. Think about you and George often. I am so glad you are going on a trip. Glad the oncologist gave you some reassurance (he sounds like a good one). A change of scenery will do a lot of good!!
    So sorry to hear about your sister passing unexpectantly. Oh my. Praying for you and her family.
  • Erinb
    Erinb Member Posts: 293
    #10
    I am glad you posted. CPT11
    I am glad you posted. CPT11 is a hard one. My husband needed shots to boost up his cell count every other week when he was on it and lost a lot of weight too. But on the upside George's numbers look good, and are going down.

    I am sorry to hear about your sister.
    You're in my thoughts. Try to enjoy yourself while at the conference.
    Erin

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