Made it this far

vangbi
vangbi Member Posts: 62
in Colorectal Cancer #1

 Well its has been awhile as been very busy with Chemo and moving to different town also changing Drs but things going ok so far.

Had some side effects like nausea diahrea and various infections but they keeping close watch and treating quickly so all I have to try to handle is the weakness and temper. Also lost 80 lbs since started.

But just had round 17 of Chemo and may be done early January.

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #2
    Hello there

    It is so good to see you posting here, and to know that you are doing as well as can be expected. 

    You're certainly on a long chemo regime. You sound as though you have a gerat attitude toward it though. We have to admit when its hard, but not give in to it completely. 

    80lbs is a huge weight loss, but you were probably a big man to start with, so you will benefit from it. I lost 20 and gained 10 back. I REALLY REALLY wish I had not gained that 10 back, as I'm finding it hard to shake it again. 

    I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving this week, and if you don't get back on, I hope you have a great Christmas season. 

    Please continue to let us know how your doing, and especially come here when all of your treatments are over, so that we can celebrate with you. 

    Sue - Trubrit

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #3
    Its really good to hear from.

    Its really good to hear from. Thanks for the update and keep fighting.

  • lp1964
    lp1964 Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    #4
    Dear Friend,

    I know you have been through a lot and I want to send my admiration for doping such a good job and I hope your sacrifice will pay off. After losing all that weight I hope you will enjoy some good Thankgiving food.

    Laz

  • vangbi
    vangbi Member Posts: 62
    #5
    Ct scan

    Well had CT Scan and visit with oncologist She said my numbers looking great Down to 7.4 but back on Chemo starting 

    today. Feet and hands got real dry and started cracking so now rubbing creams on them now. The infections from the chemo 

    still causing problems medicine and creams keep them somewhat under control. I am hanging in there tho and looking forward 

    to day when they say all done.

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #6
    vangbi said:

    Ct scan

    Well had CT Scan and visit with oncologist She said my numbers looking great Down to 7.4 but back on Chemo starting 

    today. Feet and hands got real dry and started cracking so now rubbing creams on them now. The infections from the chemo 

    still causing problems medicine and creams keep them somewhat under control. I am hanging in there tho and looking forward 

    to day when they say all done.

    Getting there!

    Its good to hear from you agian. 

    Im glad you are getting toward the end of treatment. Its a great feeling when its all over, even if the side effects linger for a while. 

    I hope you are able to enjoy your Christmas season. 

    Sue 

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