Seeing surgeon today...
Dan
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Dear Dan
Will be praying that things have improved to the point you can get the surgery. If it is "not just yet", then hope that the chemo is kinder to you until possible.
Hugs,
Marie who loves kitties0 -
good luck
i hope you get the good news that surgery will be done. i just completed #9 out of 12 of folfiri with avastin & i can not imagine doing 17. wow! you are a very strong guy!!! folfiri does kick butt. i always feel some tiredness & i hate it. praying for you.
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judy0 -
Update
Saw the surgeon yesterday afternoon. It was delayed because he was involved in a liver transplant, which is good to know this guy probably knows his way around a liver. Basically it was really good news, but doesn't involve surgery. He reiterated, and diagrammed and explained extremely well what's going on with my liver. I told him noone has been able to tell me how many lesions there are and he said it was like a shotgun blast -- they're all over both lobes, big and small so it's difficult to give a number beyond "extensive." But he said they're all "dead." Just remnants, basically. I had noted here before that the oncologist described them as "burnt out," but I guess I was a little dubious. Sometimes it seems it's hard to digest good news as much as it is bad news. Or maybe it's just human nature to put more credence to the bad rather than the good. But im starting to actually believe the good. He said surgery would be difficult anyway because of how extensive the crap is, but right now there's just no point. The bastards are dead. He obviously can't predict how long those zombie sonsabitches will stay that way, but for now I'm dancing a jig on their graves! Of course I'm still dealing with the primary tumor in the rectum, but it's shrunk and currently under control. So...continue chemo and keep kicking butt. I was scheduled for an infusion today but my onc said I could take a break if I wanted, so I did not argue! So, all in all, it's a great day -- and I can hopefully keep pushing the cancer further down the road to when they come up with better treatments or even a cure. What the hell, might as well hope, right!? There's been so much bad news, pain, discomfort, fear and loathing for my family the past 9 months, and it's just a really good day! Woo-hoo, Dan0 -
Woo-Hoo...JayhawkDan said:Update
Saw the surgeon yesterday afternoon. It was delayed because he was involved in a liver transplant, which is good to know this guy probably knows his way around a liver. Basically it was really good news, but doesn't involve surgery. He reiterated, and diagrammed and explained extremely well what's going on with my liver. I told him noone has been able to tell me how many lesions there are and he said it was like a shotgun blast -- they're all over both lobes, big and small so it's difficult to give a number beyond "extensive." But he said they're all "dead." Just remnants, basically. I had noted here before that the oncologist described them as "burnt out," but I guess I was a little dubious. Sometimes it seems it's hard to digest good news as much as it is bad news. Or maybe it's just human nature to put more credence to the bad rather than the good. But im starting to actually believe the good. He said surgery would be difficult anyway because of how extensive the crap is, but right now there's just no point. The bastards are dead. He obviously can't predict how long those zombie sonsabitches will stay that way, but for now I'm dancing a jig on their graves! Of course I'm still dealing with the primary tumor in the rectum, but it's shrunk and currently under control. So...continue chemo and keep kicking butt. I was scheduled for an infusion today but my onc said I could take a break if I wanted, so I did not argue! So, all in all, it's a great day -- and I can hopefully keep pushing the cancer further down the road to when they come up with better treatments or even a cure. What the hell, might as well hope, right!? There's been so much bad news, pain, discomfort, fear and loathing for my family the past 9 months, and it's just a really good day! Woo-hoo, Dan
...sounds right, Dan:)
Glad you're getting a little break...does a body good...Folfiri has felled many a strong tree in this forest...
Best wishes and have an enjoyable holiday...0 -
Awesome news. So happy forJayhawkDan said:Update
Saw the surgeon yesterday afternoon. It was delayed because he was involved in a liver transplant, which is good to know this guy probably knows his way around a liver. Basically it was really good news, but doesn't involve surgery. He reiterated, and diagrammed and explained extremely well what's going on with my liver. I told him noone has been able to tell me how many lesions there are and he said it was like a shotgun blast -- they're all over both lobes, big and small so it's difficult to give a number beyond "extensive." But he said they're all "dead." Just remnants, basically. I had noted here before that the oncologist described them as "burnt out," but I guess I was a little dubious. Sometimes it seems it's hard to digest good news as much as it is bad news. Or maybe it's just human nature to put more credence to the bad rather than the good. But im starting to actually believe the good. He said surgery would be difficult anyway because of how extensive the crap is, but right now there's just no point. The bastards are dead. He obviously can't predict how long those zombie sonsabitches will stay that way, but for now I'm dancing a jig on their graves! Of course I'm still dealing with the primary tumor in the rectum, but it's shrunk and currently under control. So...continue chemo and keep kicking butt. I was scheduled for an infusion today but my onc said I could take a break if I wanted, so I did not argue! So, all in all, it's a great day -- and I can hopefully keep pushing the cancer further down the road to when they come up with better treatments or even a cure. What the hell, might as well hope, right!? There's been so much bad news, pain, discomfort, fear and loathing for my family the past 9 months, and it's just a really good day! Woo-hoo, Dan
Awesome news. So happy for you. Go celebrate.
Chelsea0 -
Dear DanJayhawkDan said:Update
Saw the surgeon yesterday afternoon. It was delayed because he was involved in a liver transplant, which is good to know this guy probably knows his way around a liver. Basically it was really good news, but doesn't involve surgery. He reiterated, and diagrammed and explained extremely well what's going on with my liver. I told him noone has been able to tell me how many lesions there are and he said it was like a shotgun blast -- they're all over both lobes, big and small so it's difficult to give a number beyond "extensive." But he said they're all "dead." Just remnants, basically. I had noted here before that the oncologist described them as "burnt out," but I guess I was a little dubious. Sometimes it seems it's hard to digest good news as much as it is bad news. Or maybe it's just human nature to put more credence to the bad rather than the good. But im starting to actually believe the good. He said surgery would be difficult anyway because of how extensive the crap is, but right now there's just no point. The bastards are dead. He obviously can't predict how long those zombie sonsabitches will stay that way, but for now I'm dancing a jig on their graves! Of course I'm still dealing with the primary tumor in the rectum, but it's shrunk and currently under control. So...continue chemo and keep kicking butt. I was scheduled for an infusion today but my onc said I could take a break if I wanted, so I did not argue! So, all in all, it's a great day -- and I can hopefully keep pushing the cancer further down the road to when they come up with better treatments or even a cure. What the hell, might as well hope, right!? There's been so much bad news, pain, discomfort, fear and loathing for my family the past 9 months, and it's just a really good day! Woo-hoo, Dan
Glad that your news is good. Did the doc indicate if the liver will regenerate in the areas where the dead spots are?
Nice to take a holiday from the chemo...enjoy it!
Wishing you continued good news and more.
Hugs,
Marie who loves kitties0 -
Great newsJayhawkDan said:Update
Saw the surgeon yesterday afternoon. It was delayed because he was involved in a liver transplant, which is good to know this guy probably knows his way around a liver. Basically it was really good news, but doesn't involve surgery. He reiterated, and diagrammed and explained extremely well what's going on with my liver. I told him noone has been able to tell me how many lesions there are and he said it was like a shotgun blast -- they're all over both lobes, big and small so it's difficult to give a number beyond "extensive." But he said they're all "dead." Just remnants, basically. I had noted here before that the oncologist described them as "burnt out," but I guess I was a little dubious. Sometimes it seems it's hard to digest good news as much as it is bad news. Or maybe it's just human nature to put more credence to the bad rather than the good. But im starting to actually believe the good. He said surgery would be difficult anyway because of how extensive the crap is, but right now there's just no point. The bastards are dead. He obviously can't predict how long those zombie sonsabitches will stay that way, but for now I'm dancing a jig on their graves! Of course I'm still dealing with the primary tumor in the rectum, but it's shrunk and currently under control. So...continue chemo and keep kicking butt. I was scheduled for an infusion today but my onc said I could take a break if I wanted, so I did not argue! So, all in all, it's a great day -- and I can hopefully keep pushing the cancer further down the road to when they come up with better treatments or even a cure. What the hell, might as well hope, right!? There's been so much bad news, pain, discomfort, fear and loathing for my family the past 9 months, and it's just a really good day! Woo-hoo, Dan
This is hugely great news. Really embrace and anjoy it. Am drinking a good new Zealand Chardonnay tonight so will enjoy a toast to your dead tumours.
Any possibility of surgery on the primary?
Steve0 -
Woo-hoo indeedJayhawkDan said:Update
Saw the surgeon yesterday afternoon. It was delayed because he was involved in a liver transplant, which is good to know this guy probably knows his way around a liver. Basically it was really good news, but doesn't involve surgery. He reiterated, and diagrammed and explained extremely well what's going on with my liver. I told him noone has been able to tell me how many lesions there are and he said it was like a shotgun blast -- they're all over both lobes, big and small so it's difficult to give a number beyond "extensive." But he said they're all "dead." Just remnants, basically. I had noted here before that the oncologist described them as "burnt out," but I guess I was a little dubious. Sometimes it seems it's hard to digest good news as much as it is bad news. Or maybe it's just human nature to put more credence to the bad rather than the good. But im starting to actually believe the good. He said surgery would be difficult anyway because of how extensive the crap is, but right now there's just no point. The bastards are dead. He obviously can't predict how long those zombie sonsabitches will stay that way, but for now I'm dancing a jig on their graves! Of course I'm still dealing with the primary tumor in the rectum, but it's shrunk and currently under control. So...continue chemo and keep kicking butt. I was scheduled for an infusion today but my onc said I could take a break if I wanted, so I did not argue! So, all in all, it's a great day -- and I can hopefully keep pushing the cancer further down the road to when they come up with better treatments or even a cure. What the hell, might as well hope, right!? There's been so much bad news, pain, discomfort, fear and loathing for my family the past 9 months, and it's just a really good day! Woo-hoo, Dan
Such great unexpected news for you. I'm so happy for you and your family. Enjoy this special time. Hope you're going to celebrate.0 -
DanJayhawkDan said:Update
Saw the surgeon yesterday afternoon. It was delayed because he was involved in a liver transplant, which is good to know this guy probably knows his way around a liver. Basically it was really good news, but doesn't involve surgery. He reiterated, and diagrammed and explained extremely well what's going on with my liver. I told him noone has been able to tell me how many lesions there are and he said it was like a shotgun blast -- they're all over both lobes, big and small so it's difficult to give a number beyond "extensive." But he said they're all "dead." Just remnants, basically. I had noted here before that the oncologist described them as "burnt out," but I guess I was a little dubious. Sometimes it seems it's hard to digest good news as much as it is bad news. Or maybe it's just human nature to put more credence to the bad rather than the good. But im starting to actually believe the good. He said surgery would be difficult anyway because of how extensive the crap is, but right now there's just no point. The bastards are dead. He obviously can't predict how long those zombie sonsabitches will stay that way, but for now I'm dancing a jig on their graves! Of course I'm still dealing with the primary tumor in the rectum, but it's shrunk and currently under control. So...continue chemo and keep kicking butt. I was scheduled for an infusion today but my onc said I could take a break if I wanted, so I did not argue! So, all in all, it's a great day -- and I can hopefully keep pushing the cancer further down the road to when they come up with better treatments or even a cure. What the hell, might as well hope, right!? There's been so much bad news, pain, discomfort, fear and loathing for my family the past 9 months, and it's just a really good day! Woo-hoo, Dan
this just made my day! great news. and you made me really laugh alot about the description of the liver areas!!! i love your attitude. keep it up.
hugs
judy0
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