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goldfinch
goldfinch Member Posts: 735
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
rectal cancer with mets lungs x 3 years or so. This summer they found brain mets. Treated with radiation for 17 days. Was assurred this would work. Finished end of july. They didn't want to repeat head ct for 2 months to give the radiation more time to work. My equilibrium issues kept gettiing worse and worse. Talked them into head ct. Shows 1 of 2 tumors had grown. It's HUGE (if you ask me). Spoke with neurosurgeon here who had an MRI done and he feels he can remove much of the tumor. He feels he may even be able to remove some of the margins. At this point, it would only be worth it if my onc felt I had more than 6 months to go. Apparently he does, because he gave my neuro surgeon the ok. I'm seeing Dr Thomas (my onc) tomorrow, to hear it from the horses mouth. In the meantime I have surgery scheduled for next friday (YIKES!!! I'm scared, but I don't want to give up yet.)
Mary
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  • MarkWalz
    MarkWalz Member Posts: 58
    #2
    I will be praying for you. I am so sorry for what you have been going through and still will be going through. But I am glad to know you continue to fight. We continue to stand with you.
    Mark
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #3
    Dear Mary,

    I have thought of you so often in the last few days. I am so sorry that the radiation did not do its job, but I am confident that the surgery will take care of your brain mets. I have a friend who had brain mets, and she had the surgery two years ago and now is doing fine. I know brain surgery is scary but you have a huge support system on this site who will be praying for you and sending you healing wishes. Keep fighting and as Limey says, a cure is around the corner!

    Love,

    Kay
  • Limey
    Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
    #4
    And the good news in this is that your Onc, must feels strongly that there is a good chance for hope. Good for you for being proactive.

    I have marked my calendar to say a prayer for you. Be well and at peace. Know this is the one that will work. One of these times it will. Why not now.
    Mark.
  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    #5
    I think about you often, and you will continue to be in my prayers.
    Jo Ann
  • kbienapfl
    kbienapfl Member Posts: 61
    #6
    Mary, you will be held closely in my prayers. I know you are a fighter and will get through this procedure with your grace and upbeat fighting attitude.

    Big hugs and positive thoughts will continuously be sent your direction.
  • jerseysue
    jerseysue Member Posts: 624 Member
    #7
    Mary I also think about you often and my prayers are with you. You are a fighter keep the faith!
  • crazylady
    crazylady Member Posts: 543 Member
    #8
    Mary,
    I'm sending positive energy your way for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. You will be in my thoughts.
    Take care,
    Jamie
  • valeriec
    valeriec Member Posts: 348 Member
    #9
    Mary,
    I will be sending lots of prayers your way! You are an amazing lady!
    God bless-
    ValerieC
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    #10
    Mary,

    You have been in my prayers and will continue to be. Keep fighting!!!

    God bless,

    -Lee-
  • changing
    changing Member Posts: 134
    #11
    Praying for you,and that the your surgeon (s) will have wisdom.
  • suzannchili
    suzannchili Member Posts: 134 Member
    #12
    Don't ever give up! You're in my thoughts and prayers!
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #13
    WOW Mary,

    You amaze me with your fighting spirit.....much like the cheers you hear at football games: fight fight fight!!!!

    I have next Friday on my calendar and will continue to think and send healing vibes your way!

    Lisa P.
  • alta29
    alta29 Member Posts: 435 Member
    #14
    my chemo didn't work but surgery did !It's great that they can operate. God bless you...
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    #15
    Hi Mary -

    The upcoming surgery is really great news - scary, definitely, but most likely to really help.

    I love your attitude. I'll be thinking of you next Friday and just know this is going to be the beginning of a turnaround for you.

    Take care,
    Betsy
  • hopefulone
    hopefulone Member Posts: 1,043 Member
    #16
    Mary, keeping you in my prayers. I know it's scary, but you are so right about not giving up! You can never give up. Hugs and God Bless
    Diane
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #17
    mary,
    you a true fighter and you will win this battle.
    keep up your great attitude. it's okay to be scared we all are.
    be well
    never,ever give up!!
    bruce
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #18
    Mary -

    You ROCK! You're attitude is awesome.
  • KierstenRx
    KierstenRx Member Posts: 249
    #19
    Mary,
    I will continue to pray for you. You are a great inspiration in what being proactive and staying on top of things can mean. Continue to stay strong.

    Kiersten
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #20
    Mary,

    My prayers are with you, (even harder now.) You have a great attitude and that's what has helped you get through all this.

    good luck with the surgery and keep us posted.

    Maureen
  • rmap59
    rmap59 Member Posts: 266
    #21
    hi mary,
    I am relatively new to this forum and I will be praying for the outcome of your surgery to be successful. Your spirit is awesome. Prayers to you, Robin

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