Class of 2011 - ROLLCALL!

My mom (84) was diagnosed
My mom (84) was diagnosed August 2011 and lost the battle March 22, 2012. My heart broke when her heart stopped.

TerryV said:

As did all of ours, Ginny
We are here for you....

Terry

Another Successful Member of Class of 2011
Would you add my Dad, Roy?

Diagnosed T3N1M0 June 2011
Chemo/Radiation Pre Op
Ivor Lewis Robotic 10/07/11
NED Since
No post op Chemo needed
Blockage due to Pyloric Valve not relaxing - Botox - End of Nov or begining of December (I think)

Dad just celebrated his 65th birthday yesterday (28), and had his 3 month check up on the 27 - All is WELL and NED! Wooohooo!

Beth (Luvs24)

My dad (and I) were so grateful for this site throughout his recovery while I was with him in Florida and I am now a "lurker".

Class of 2011-Update
Hi Terry,
Quick update on John. He is feeling better everyday, still has an issue with discomfort if he eats too much at one setting. He goes to the gym 6-7 days per week. He saw his primary care physician on Friday and all vitals were good. Blood work was OK, his cholesterol was Great (his was high at one time) , his hemoglobin is still low but up from the last time. He was on Blood Pressure medication for years. His BP is normal with No Meds. He is scheduled for his first CT Scan next week and sees that surgeon on 4-12-12. I have a little scan anxiety but I am trying not to get to worked up over something I cannot control. John's weight is up to 157 ( 9 LBS more than when he was diagnosed) that has to be a good sign. He still is smoking but I cannot even think about that. I know I have not been on the site in a long time but I do read the post as much as possible. I have a new position at work and it has added many more hours to my day. I miss everyone here and everyone was such a great support during a very difficult time. I'm just having a hard time fitting everything into my day. My Mom is not well. It seems like she waited for John to feel better and she fell apart again.
So far so good John is doing great I will update when we get CT results.
Love to you and Nick and all that are here battling this disease!
Erica
Wife of John
Diagnosis-T-3, N-1,M-0-- 5-17-11
Chemo/Radiation-completed --7-11-11
MIE surgery with robotics-- 9-9-11
Dr. K. Meredith, Moffitt Hospital
29 lymph nodes & tumor-cancer free

JimboC said:

Not sure of my class either
I was diagnosed Feb 2011 and had surgery July 2011 but and still fighting recurrance in 2012 so I'm not sure where that puts me either.

You can be in any class,
You can be in any class, Jimbo - you're just so full of class!

Rick0311 said:

I think I qualify
Terry

I think I qualify for the 2011 class, I am six months NED. Next scan im May.

Richard (Rick) Watson
Neoga, Illinois

DX – 0411
EC – T2N2M0
Chemo – Cisplatin, four treatments
5FU, four treatments, five days times 24 hours each time
MIE – 083111
Barnes Hospital, St Louis
Dr Brian Meyer
NED

Late for Graduation

Hey!  Jeff Thomas here.  Sorry I missed our class of 2011 graduation roll call.  I developed a leak after surgery as well as some other brutal complicatiions.  I spent a month at Fox Chase, most of it in intensive care.  My post surgery pathology was bad ( 7 out of 17 positive).  I had 6 months of chemo, and was pretty depressed. 

Fast forward to 2013...I run three miles three times a week.  My weight is a svelte 186 and trending up.  I play alot of golf and have been doing alot of traveling.  i took my son to Russia in April.

I am back at my business full time and I just won an election for school board where I live.  My 21 month scan, which I had on Monday, was clean.  I saw my oldeest son graduate from Cornell.

I apologize for not being there for everyone during their recovery.  I will post more when I have some more time.

NikiMo said:

HEY!!

JEFF!!

Been so long since we heard from you, I was pretty worried.  Better late than never I don't check in too often, but when I do I awlays think of the class of 2011.  I am so happy to hear that you are doing so well.  Sadly we have lost classmates, I keep them and thier families in my thoughts.  A few others haven't been heard from in awhile and I really hope that they are ok as well.  That is awesome that you went to Russia with your son, AND you got to see your son graduate.  It is milestones like that which I am sure make the brutal receovery worth it.

 

My Jeff is doing well also, he had his 18 month scan in early April and was clear, they moved him to 6 month scans now.  This past weekend we had a BIG party for his 50th B-Day at our house.  He was surrounded by family and old friends, he had a great time.  He like you has throw himself into excercise.  He doesn't do cardio too often as he is having a little more trouble gaining weight.  He can bench over 100 pounds now and is feeling pretty good most of the time.  We also just celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversay, I feel really blessed to have these moments with him!

Again SOOO happy to hear from you and that you are doing well.

Niki

Terry, Niki, Jeff and Jeff:

I feel like we’re having a reunion!  Sadly, not everyone is still here to attend, but with the Beast we have to be grateful for what we have.  I had my 18 month scan in April and am still NED and feeling great, and in fact the week after my scan I flew to Singapore and Russia for a 2 week business trip.  My weight is 35 lbs less than when I was diagnosed, but steady as long as I keep after it.  I can’t seem to get into a regular gym routine, but I ride my bike 20-30 miles every morning and try to do a 50-60 miler on the weekend.  That burns a lot of calories so eating and maintaining my weight is more of a challenge during the summer, but it’s doable.  I know how blessed I am, and if diet and occasional – er – intestinal issues are the worst thing, I can deal with that.

I sometimes wonder why I still follow this board and the FB group, because it can be so sad and depressing.  But then there are posts like Terry’s today and it’s uplifting to touch base with you all, as we’ve been through so much together.  I grieve for Nick, Lee, Eric, Jimbo and Don…and so many others, but I’m so happy that you all and I are still here to remember them.

FEC,

Bob

T1aN0M0

Dx   8/3/11

MIE 9/23/11

 

TerryV said:

Glad you're doing well, Jeff!

Jeff,

I was so worried about you.  No news for such a long time usually doesn't mean good things.  I am so glad in your case that's wrong.  I knew things had gone wrong for you in surgery and that there was an extended ICU stay.  How wonderful to hear that you've done great things with your time since surgery.  Russia would be amazing!

 

@Bob - not sure what you're thinking of.  It wasn't my post that you saw.  I've had nothing good to post in many months.    Delighted that you are doing well!

 

@NikkiMo - my dear friend!  So happy that things are good for you and Jeff.  Glad that he's found exercise.  That's got to be a key to keeping this beast at bay.  It's a joy to know that the 3 of you are all beating fEC.

with hugs and love to you all!

Terry

PROUD wife to Nick, age 49
lost battle to fEC, June 19, 2012 

Hi Terry!!
I like you was really relieved to see Jeff's post, the two of you were my first confidants during this journey and I will never forget either of you. I know that sounds strange since we never met, but cancer can build bonds - I know you get it. I understand everyone moving on with life or trying to and that is important, it's just good to hear updates once and awhile. I am hoping that you and the girls are ok, I think of you all often. Jeff and I are getting back to a more normal life, though now my grandfather who lives with us is on hospice so we are mentally dealing with that. Jeff has a really great outlook and I continue with counseling to deal with my anxiety, they think I have some form of caregiver PTSD. I am starting to manage that better and work through it to enjoy life again. We are going to Mexico in August, I am really excited to see the ruins, I have been reading up on the Mayans lately. Hoping that you and your family have some fun things planned for the summer.

Bob- I am not leaving you out here, I always look forward to hearing good scan updates from you. It gives me strength to know you are out there getting back to life too

Niki

Class of 2011

Hello all,

Charlie had 2 year post op scan today (May 27th 2011 MIE) Completely clear and other than a few life changing things he is completely back to self and we are living the most grateful life. We never go long with thinking of this horrible cancer and thank God everyday for health

I think of you often and hope you are all well ...take care

Janet

wife Charlie

T3N1MO diagnosis 2/16/2011

2 year scan NED 6/20/2013