Hello from Xena

Shandle
Shandle Member Posts: 204
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi everyone. I'm sooo sorry that I haven't been here on CSN for a while. I do stay in touch with many of you on my personal e-mail, but need to be here to help support those that need it. I'm doing fine. I had some issues with camptosar so Dr took me off of it, and now I'm taking just Avastin, lucovorin and 5FU. My CEA is still dropping. (That's good!)I've also had issues with my shoulder and had a horible fear that my cancer had spread to my bones, but my Onc Dr. said it's very unlikely, so he sent me to a specialist and I'll be going through physical therapy soon. I'll start next week because I'm leaving for a short and much need vacation to San Diego. Leaving Thurs Oct 13th and will return Sunday 16th. We (hubby and I) are going with 8 other friends! Can't wait! Wish we could go to Vegas but looks like that will have to wait another time. Wish I could do both but??.... Can't. Just want to share with you that ol Xena here is still kicking and you all are in my prayers daily! I'll post again when I get back and will try harder to give you my support. Love hugggs & prayers to all of you!

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  • neeliec
    neeliec Member Posts: 106
    #2
    so good to know you are still in the "fighting" mood. YOu sound upbeat. Happy for you that you will be going on vacation-- sounds like fun!!! What were your issues with camptosar??? It's a "bear" to me!!
    Have fun in San Diego.
    blessings, neelieC
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #3
    neeliec said:

    so good to know you are still in the "fighting" mood. YOu sound upbeat. Happy for you that you will be going on vacation-- sounds like fun!!! What were your issues with camptosar??? It's a "bear" to me!!
    Have fun in San Diego.
    blessings, neelieC

    Hey Wanda, have a great time on holi's...you deserve a break. Get away from it all gal and enjoy the time with hubby and friends....forget all the crappy stuff and revitalise.
    huggs, kanga n Jen
  • HowardJ
    HowardJ Member Posts: 474
    #4
    Hey Wanda,
    Great to hear from you. Enjoy San Diego! FYI, the Miramar air show is this weekend if you and your friends are into such things. It's the base that used to house the Top Gun school (from the movie fame--but the school has since moved). The Blue Angles are great fun to see!
    Howard
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #5
    Hey Xena!

    Thanks for the update. Been missing you around here!!

    Been going through PT also for a shoulder impingement. I tell you, the exercises help a ton. And if I don't do them it comes back. So if they have you do exercises with a stretch band make sure you do them! :-)

    HAve a great vacation!

    peace, emily
  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #6
    Wanda, (aka Xena the Warrior)

    Hey girlfriend.....I sure wish we could see you in Vegas..... Thanks for the "head shot". If you would like a copy of the DVD I will be putting together, send me your address at my personal email.

    Wish you would be there...............

    Love,

    Kerry

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