CT AND PET RESULTS TOMORROW
I hate the nervousness of waiting to hear results. Need a miracle. CEA is over 400.
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Thinking of you
Just read your post. We are here if you need to vent, good news or bad news, doesn't matter. Hope you are well.
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Thank you.Hopeful0524 said:Thinking of you
Just read your post. We are here if you need to vent, good news or bad news, doesn't matter. Hope you are well.
Well everythingThank you.
Well everything still growing. Liver met size of a quarter. Lungs growing, double in size, one had no growth. 2 small one in lymp nodes. Surprise. No chemo today Changing it again, need insurance approval. Said go ahead and try canabis oil. But still have options. Oh, well. Off Erbitux and going on zaltrap and staying on Folfri.
What can I say, Stay Strong. Second opinion on Friday. Going to get the Cannabis. Tried finding the Indica strain on my own but couldn't so going to a dispensary.
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Oh crap (literally and figuratively)Nana b said:Thank you.
Well everythingThank you.
Well everything still growing. Liver met size of a quarter. Lungs growing, double in size, one had no growth. 2 small one in lymp nodes. Surprise. No chemo today Changing it again, need insurance approval. Said go ahead and try canabis oil. But still have options. Oh, well. Off Erbitux and going on zaltrap and staying on Folfri.
What can I say, Stay Strong. Second opinion on Friday. Going to get the Cannabis. Tried finding the Indica strain on my own but couldn't so going to a dispensary.
So sorry to read this update. I was thinking of you this morning and hoping you were getting some good news. I think you were on a similar path as my husband. He had 12 rounds of Folfox in 2013, finished in July. In November and December of 2013 he had many pain issues, many tests where nothing showed up. Finally ended up in the ED in early January with another large tumor in his small intestines this time. Horrific 17 day hospitalization and next ct scan about 6 weeks later showed distant lymph node involvement. Time for us to get the heck out of Dodge - went to a large much more professional cancer center in our city and never looked back. I just feel sorry for the people that still go to that place we used to go to. He's had a PET scan and another CT where things are looking better after only 4 Folfiri treatments. I would highly recommend a 2nd or even 3rd opinion. This kind of news sure takes the winds out of your sails, but as long as there are options you have to keep trying. Good luck with the Cannabis, let us know if and how that helps.
Linda
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I will. Thanks for theLindaK. said:Oh crap (literally and figuratively)
So sorry to read this update. I was thinking of you this morning and hoping you were getting some good news. I think you were on a similar path as my husband. He had 12 rounds of Folfox in 2013, finished in July. In November and December of 2013 he had many pain issues, many tests where nothing showed up. Finally ended up in the ED in early January with another large tumor in his small intestines this time. Horrific 17 day hospitalization and next ct scan about 6 weeks later showed distant lymph node involvement. Time for us to get the heck out of Dodge - went to a large much more professional cancer center in our city and never looked back. I just feel sorry for the people that still go to that place we used to go to. He's had a PET scan and another CT where things are looking better after only 4 Folfiri treatments. I would highly recommend a 2nd or even 3rd opinion. This kind of news sure takes the winds out of your sails, but as long as there are options you have to keep trying. Good luck with the Cannabis, let us know if and how that helps.
Linda
I will. Thanks for the support.
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CRAPNana b said:Thank you.
Well everythingThank you.
Well everything still growing. Liver met size of a quarter. Lungs growing, double in size, one had no growth. 2 small one in lymp nodes. Surprise. No chemo today Changing it again, need insurance approval. Said go ahead and try canabis oil. But still have options. Oh, well. Off Erbitux and going on zaltrap and staying on Folfri.
What can I say, Stay Strong. Second opinion on Friday. Going to get the Cannabis. Tried finding the Indica strain on my own but couldn't so going to a dispensary.
here's to the second opinion (fingers, toes crossed) coming up with something, or else the new chemo works. Sending nothing but good vibes and wishes your way Raquel!!!
Winter Marie
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Yes! Yes!
Please get another opinion. I am sending postive thoughts your way!
Lin
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Sorry about the bad news but
Sorry about the bad news but i admire your spunk. Keep fighting.
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Thank youjanderson1964 said:Sorry about the bad news but
Sorry about the bad news but i admire your spunk. Keep fighting.
Thank you Winter you are looking Fab, but don't lose too much weight. Ensure is a good idea. I've lost 40 lbs, good thing I'm off Oxy, although, ONC said I may need to go back on FOLFOX, as it worked the first time. He said he wants to save it as a last resort, wonder why.... I didn't ask. I'll ask Dr Yen on Friday.
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Darn it!
I know you must have been expecting something like this, though wishing it otherwise. I know when I got my two CEA jumps, I still wanted so bad for the Oncologist to tell me that it was a fluke. Of course I knew that something was up, but figured it didn't hurt to think a miracle might happen.
Good luck with your second opinion. It never hurts. I pray for good news. You know we're always here for you.
Blessings.
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WeightNana b said:Thank you.
Well everythingThank you.
Well everything still growing. Liver met size of a quarter. Lungs growing, double in size, one had no growth. 2 small one in lymp nodes. Surprise. No chemo today Changing it again, need insurance approval. Said go ahead and try canabis oil. But still have options. Oh, well. Off Erbitux and going on zaltrap and staying on Folfri.
What can I say, Stay Strong. Second opinion on Friday. Going to get the Cannabis. Tried finding the Indica strain on my own but couldn't so going to a dispensary.
Once, and only once, did I lose some serious weight, and even though I knew I had reached an ideal (for me) weight, I still wanted to lose more. Its good to be able to know when to stop.
Winter, you look great. Stick with it and stay where you are.
Now, if only I could use you as an example.
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TrubritTrubrit said:Darn it!
I know you must have been expecting something like this, though wishing it otherwise. I know when I got my two CEA jumps, I still wanted so bad for the Oncologist to tell me that it was a fluke. Of course I knew that something was up, but figured it didn't hurt to think a miracle might happen.
Good luck with your second opinion. It never hurts. I pray for good news. You know we're always here for you.
Blessings.
How are you doing? I love your new Pic!!
Lin
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Feeling real goodUncleBuddy said:Trubrit
How are you doing? I love your new Pic!!
Lin
Thanks Lin, for asking. I feel good. This pic was taken last week, so living proof.
Should get CEA results this week. See if I'm as healthy as I feel.
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Oh, Nana b, so sorry that youTrubrit said:Feeling real good
Thanks Lin, for asking. I feel good. This pic was taken last week, so living proof.
Should get CEA results this week. See if I'm as healthy as I feel.
Oh, Nana b, so sorry that you are going thought so much. I can still read the fight in you...so glad for that and that you are getting a second opinion. Keep your eyes on the prize...NED. you are in my heart and prayer.
CM
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Dr. YenNana b said:Thank you
Thank you Winter you are looking Fab, but don't lose too much weight. Ensure is a good idea. I've lost 40 lbs, good thing I'm off Oxy, although, ONC said I may need to go back on FOLFOX, as it worked the first time. He said he wants to save it as a last resort, wonder why.... I didn't ask. I'll ask Dr Yen on Friday.
I truly think you will really like him and I'm sure he'll be able to answer that question for you. Again wish I wasn't getting surgery so we could meet and lunch.
And yes, I went and got coupons from his office today so I started the Ensure to get a bit of weight back !!
Winter Marie
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