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1irish1
1irish1 Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I just wanted to introduce myself before jumping into any discussions here. My name is Tracey and I am a Stage IV colon cancer survivor. I have been cancer-free since 7/03 and am ecstatic to have found this site. I have gone through most of this battle with just my family and friends and I look forward to reaching out to others who share some of my experiences. I am glad to meet all of you.

Tracey

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  • alihamilton
    alihamilton Member Posts: 347 Member
    #2
    Hi Tracey, welcome to the site! Your story is going to inspire all of us here, I am sure, especaiily as you are a Stage 1V survivor of two years. Tell us about yourself. We are here to help each other and there are several of our members going through rough times right now.

    Ali
  • neeliec
    neeliec Member Posts: 106
    #3
    Welcome, Tracey. Thanks for wanting to share and encourage others.
    Can't wait to hear your story.
    blessings, neelieC
  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
    #4
    Hi Tracey,

    Nice to meet you. This is truly a fantastic site. Support, advice, humor and hugs.

    I am currently NED for 1year,3 months, and 15 days :) Stage 3 rectal cancer.

    Barb ( who has to warn you, there are a some very funny people on this site.)
  • rthornton
    rthornton Member Posts: 346 Member
    #5
    Welcome, Tracey.

    I am also stage four, but my last scans were clean (I had my colon removed in May and there were five liver mets at the time that did not show up on my last CT/PET scans). This forum has really helped me along the way, getting and giving support, and finding information. I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I have.

    Rodney
  • goldfinch
    goldfinch Member Posts: 735
    #6
    Hi Tracey!
    Welcome! How good to hear about another Stage IV survivor. I'd love to hear more. Where did it spread to? What treatments you received? How are you feeling now? Any after effects?
    Mary
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #7
    Welcome. People like you give everyone on this site hope. We would love to hear your story.

    Maureen
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #8
    Moesimo said:

    Welcome. People like you give everyone on this site hope. We would love to hear your story.

    Maureen

    Hi Tracey and welcome to our "family". Inspirational stories are like "gold" here so let us know all..looking forward to reading how you have kicked butt.
    Btw......Barb was referring to a warning about "funny" people on this board.
    Care to elaborate Barb?? he! he!

    Congratulations on meeting NED Tracey!!!!!
    cheers, kanga n Jen from "upside down land".
  • jana11
    jana11 Member Posts: 705
    #9
    Hi tracey,

    I was diagnosed 11/02 with stage 3; now am stage 4 with my second bout of lung mets - UGH! I just started chemo again. I LOVE to hear from stage 4 survivors!!! Welcome. Can't wait to hear more of your story.

    Glad you found us. jana
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #10
    HI Tracey!

    Welcome to the Semi-Colons. That's AWESOME that you have been cancer free since 03!!

    Am a 4 year stage 3 survivor meself.

    And yeah, barb is pretty funny....(tkd3g) (what the heck do all those letters stand for anyway barb???)

    So go ahead and share your story. We love to listen. :-)

    peace, emily who is the resident radical granola
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #11
    Welcome, Tracey!

    Your experience and insight will be quite a welcome commodity around here.

    Glad you're here.

    Cheers

    - SpongeBob
  • livin
    livin Member Posts: 318 Member
    #12
    Welcome Tracy to our family. Iam a stage 4 Survivor and had Cancer 3 times. There are a lot of nice people here to help you with any questions you may have, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Glad you found us. Livin
  • joanneire
    joanneire Member Posts: 75 Member
    #13
    Hi Tracey- are you living in Ireland? Am in Dublin my boyfriend is also stage 4 but hislast scans were clear. Would love to hear more about you. Joanne
  • finner
    finner Member Posts: 230 Member
    #14
    Hello Tracey, great to hear from you. I am a stage 4 since Oct o4. Great to hear you are still going strong!

    margo
  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
    #15
    kangatoo said:

    Hi Tracey and welcome to our "family". Inspirational stories are like "gold" here so let us know all..looking forward to reading how you have kicked butt.
    Btw......Barb was referring to a warning about "funny" people on this board.
    Care to elaborate Barb?? he! he!

    Congratulations on meeting NED Tracey!!!!!
    cheers, kanga n Jen from "upside down land".

    No elaboration is needed.

    You will show your true colors soon enough.

    Barb
  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
    #16
    2bhealed said:

    HI Tracey!

    Welcome to the Semi-Colons. That's AWESOME that you have been cancer free since 03!!

    Am a 4 year stage 3 survivor meself.

    And yeah, barb is pretty funny....(tkd3g) (what the heck do all those letters stand for anyway barb???)

    So go ahead and share your story. We love to listen. :-)

    peace, emily who is the resident radical granola

    Gees, I wasn't talking about me. Although, I guess I can be as silly as the rest of you.

    tkd3g? Well tkd stands for the martial art Tae Kwon Do. Of which I participated in for over 3 years AND was getting ready to test for black belt. 3 weeks before my test, I was diagnosed with this lovely disease. And all these great treatments and drugs have kept me alive, but my body aches now like a 100 year old woman. I have tried going back, but right now, I can't do it. Once, probably the most powerful kicker in the school ( woman wise ), now, my feet hurt when I kick a padded shield ever so slightly.

    The 3g is in honor of my 3 girls who ground me and make me smile every day of my life.

    Barb ( tkd3g ) Someday, I may just get that black belt. So watch out, I may have to kick some cancer ****!!!!
  • Glv49
    Glv49 Member Posts: 206 Member
    #17
    finner said:

    Hello Tracey, great to hear from you. I am a stage 4 since Oct o4. Great to hear you are still going strong!

    margo

    Hi Tracey,
    I too am a Stage IV survivor since July of 03!! Welcome to the family you will find alot of great people here to talk to and vent with and cry with, and just a place where you will know your not alone when you challenge this beast of a disease. Best of luck.
    Gail
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #18
    Hi Tracey,

    Welcome and congratulations on your victory over this disease. Your story will help others to continue their battle and be victorious as well.

    Let us hear more about you.

    Kay
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
    #19
    Hi Tracy,
    This is a wonderful place to come and share. The people here are wonderfully kind and supportive. It is like a family. Welcome to you!
    Taunya

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