Cancer Sucks!

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  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #22
    Paula G. said:

    Damn stuff
    Hi Rob,
    Sorry to hear it's back. I joined not long ago. Husband stage 4. Sounds like you have been through a lot of crap. I will look forward to reading more of your posts because we are in the learning phase. To bad you have to jump in with both feet and hope and learn and then hope some more. I agree Cancer Sucks!!! Paula

    HI Rob, sorry to hear that
    HI Rob, sorry to hear that you are facing this ugly beast again. Yes CANCER SUCKS... Keep on fighting and you will be NED again..
  • grandmafay
    grandmafay Member Posts: 1,633 Member
    #23
    It's Evil, Too
    Cancer doesn't just suck. It's just plain evil. It hides out and comes at you when you least expect it. We call it our roller coaster ride. (My husband was diagnosed stage IV 6 yrs. ago.) We finally got to the stage where we expected it to come back. Then when we went awhile without it, we were pleasantly surprised. When it did come back, we were less shocked. We look at treatment as buying time. That may be a pessimistic way to look at it, but it has worked for us. My prayers are with you. The fight continues.
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #24
    so sorry
    Hi Rob,

    I definitely remember you when you posted before. Your picture makes me smile. :)
    I'm so very sorry to hear your cancer is back again. It definitely sucks big time.
    I've now had two recurrences in my two years since my original diagnosis- so I can relate and I just gave a big sigh for you. Now... onward and forward! The sighing time is over and it's on with the fight- you can do this yet once again- you can!!!

    I will be thinking of and praying for you-

    Blessings through the fight,
    Lisa
  • hopefulone
    hopefulone Member Posts: 1,043 Member
    #25
    Your a fighter-Keep the faith
    So sorry that you and Pam are going through this again. I know first hand it can be disheartening,( my husband has had 2 reoccurrances ), but I know that you will continue the good fight and beat it again and I look forward to seeing that NED post from you! Keeping you and all in my prayers. God Bless
    Diane
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #26
    Hello
    Hi Rob,

    I remember months ago you replied to my post about how to get through down days. I am so sorry that you have to fight this beast yet again. But I can tell as you have gone through so much you are a strong person and you will fight this horrible beast again, really hate it BIG TIME!

    Keep us posted on how you are doing etc.

    Big hugs
    Sonia
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #27
    damn rob!!
    sorry to hear the beast is back.
    step back,focus and hit the beast headon.
    you did it before so do it again.
    take care
    never,ever give up!!
    bruce
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    #28
    Sorry
    I feel for you but you can fight again..I too have a new recurrence and am now off of chemo until all my latest scans are reviewed so a new plan can be made..I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as I do all of us fighting the fight.. You are right, cancer sucks big time..Hugs to you, Audrey.
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #29
    impactzone said:

    I am so sorry. It just
    I am so sorry. It just sucks...I read these daily and do not always comment but your knowledge, longivity and strength helps all of us. I've been stage 4 since 9/06 with NED and 2 recurrances and I feel for you. Just a reach out a hug here from me.
    Chip

    Cyber Hugs Appreciated
    Thanks Chip,
    All "cyber hugs" are gratefully received!!

    Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #30
    KathiM said:

    Welcome back, Robin....
    Although, I must agree, cancer does indeed suck!

    My friend's mother just passed yesterday from ovarian cancer. "We are thankful that she is no longer in pain". It amazes me when such a horrible disease can have people being thankful for death...sigh...

    Please keep us posted, I figured that you were out there living life large...we never know what happens tomorrow...

    Hugs, Kathi

    Hello my dear friend...
    Kathi,
    So good to see you here. Yes, I was "out there living life large". It's been good!
    As I look back through this forum I see many that "are no longer in pain". Alas!

    Rob; in Vancouver


    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #31
    kristasplace said:

    Great to see you back, Rob!
    I'm so sorry the cancer is back, though...and in your sacrum of all places. Are they not considering this metastases? They thought that was a possibility with me too because the radiation had damaged my bones so badly, i now get regular fractures there.

    It's nice to see you looking on the bright side; this has to be a terrible disappointment. Your 'remissions' seem to be getting further spaced apart. Maybe that means this is the cancer's one last feeble attempt to try and take hold, and you will beat it into the ground.

    I will be sending as many positive vibes your way as i can! Please continue to post here and let us know how you're doing.

    Many hugs,
    Krista

    Metastacies??
    I think it is. The onc said it has spread back into my rectum as well. I'm not sue if it is a met or a new primary? I'll find out a bit more when the cancer agency folks get at it.

    Positive vibes are all appreciated!

    Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #32
    PhillieG said:

    Cancer Sucks Hard
    In Soft Places.
    Sorry to hear it's back. Get rid of it again. You've done it before Rob, now do it again.
    -phil

    Thanks Phil
    Nice guitar!!

    In appreciation of your support... Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #33
    grammadebbie said:

    Keep on Fighting
    Hi Robin,

    I'm fairly new here but wanted to let you know how sorry I am about your recurrence. Sounds like you've really been going thru it. I've been dealing with the beast since Oct 2007 - wish I would have known about this forum then. Sorry you have to come back under these circumstances but sounds like you have alot to contribute here.

    I'll be praying for you and your family.

    God Bless You,

    Debbie (gramma - there is another Debbie here so I added gramma)

    Thanks Grammadebbie
    Oct 2007... I was doing the Naked Happy Dance then! I got my "all clear" scan on my 50th birthday, October 4, 2007. Sometimes up, sometimes down...

    All prayers thankfully received.

    Peace and blessings... Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #34
    Sundanceh said:

    Canada Rob :)
    Hey Rob

    You posted to an RFA reply I had one time right when I first joined the site...you told me "RFA ROCKS!"

    I'm sorry to hear about the reoccurence too...luckily you were able to walk away a couple of times in your journey...that's always a blessing to get some time off.

    I join everybody by saying Welcome Back. Will be closely following your story.

    I hope everything goes really well...now we've got a Canadian brother...eh?

    Take care
    -Craig in TX

    Hey Craig
    RFA does rock! My liver is still clear and looking good!
    Yes, the long breaks are a blessing and I have enjoyed two of them on this journey.

    Be well...Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #35
    usakat said:

    Oh, Rob! ....
    ...spoken in my best Laura Petrie (Mary Tyler Moore on the **** Van **** Show) voice....ohhhhhh, Rob!

    Gosh Rob, I'm so sorry to hear of your news. I'm struggling to find words to express my thoughts... It's very hard sometimes to fill the space with words when all you want to...or can say is...I'm here - we're here. We truly know how much cancer does indeed suck.

    I hope it goes without saying that you and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.” Emily Dickinson

    Sending you many blessings for stamina in the new fight, purpose in the sake of it all (which I know you know), and mostly a clear and unencumbered path to healing and good health.

    Hugs,
    Katie

    Hiya Katie
    I love the Emily Dickinson quote on Hope. We need hope, our spirit feeds on it!
    Hi to Bob...

    Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #36
    Sundanceh said:

    Canada Rob :)
    Hey Rob

    You posted to an RFA reply I had one time right when I first joined the site...you told me "RFA ROCKS!"

    I'm sorry to hear about the reoccurence too...luckily you were able to walk away a couple of times in your journey...that's always a blessing to get some time off.

    I join everybody by saying Welcome Back. Will be closely following your story.

    I hope everything goes really well...now we've got a Canadian brother...eh?

    Take care
    -Craig in TX

    Ooops!
    Duplicate post... can I delete this?
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #37
    ldot123 said:

    Hang In Fellow Canuk
    Really sorry to hear about your recurrence. We are all here to help. Let us know how you are doing. I know you can put this into the boards once and for all.

    Cheers, Lance

    Thanks Lance
    Where in Canukistan are you?
    Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #38
    steven12 said:

    You'll make it
    Hello Rob,
    Sorry to hear about your recurrence after two years. I am pretty sure you will make it third time. It's great to be NED twice for so long. My dx/surg/chemo was 5 yrs ago and was NED more then 3 years when I've got a recurrence. I have a question: how did you get the Avastin with the Xeliri since, as far as I know, Canadian gov. is subsidizing the Avastin only with Folfiri? I am now on Xeliri and desperately trying to get the Avastin but with no success so far.
    Best wishes to everybody
    Steven

    Hi Steven
    In BC we get coverage for Avastin only for "first line" treatment. It is not covered in the case of a recurrence. I had to pay the shot for 5 treatments. Fortunately I work for an incredibly generous community and they picked up the tab!

    Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #39
    Paula G. said:

    Damn stuff
    Hi Rob,
    Sorry to hear it's back. I joined not long ago. Husband stage 4. Sounds like you have been through a lot of crap. I will look forward to reading more of your posts because we are in the learning phase. To bad you have to jump in with both feet and hope and learn and then hope some more. I agree Cancer Sucks!!! Paula

    Hi Paula and Mommy of 2
    Thanks for the welcome.
    Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #40
    grandmafay said:

    It's Evil, Too
    Cancer doesn't just suck. It's just plain evil. It hides out and comes at you when you least expect it. We call it our roller coaster ride. (My husband was diagnosed stage IV 6 yrs. ago.) We finally got to the stage where we expected it to come back. Then when we went awhile without it, we were pleasantly surprised. When it did come back, we were less shocked. We look at treatment as buying time. That may be a pessimistic way to look at it, but it has worked for us. My prayers are with you. The fight continues.

    Hi Grandmafay
    Nothing pessimistic about buying time. Sometimes that's all we can realisticalyl hope for. It's really all I've ever wanted. And still is, more time...

    Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #41
    lisa42 said:

    so sorry
    Hi Rob,

    I definitely remember you when you posted before. Your picture makes me smile. :)
    I'm so very sorry to hear your cancer is back again. It definitely sucks big time.
    I've now had two recurrences in my two years since my original diagnosis- so I can relate and I just gave a big sigh for you. Now... onward and forward! The sighing time is over and it's on with the fight- you can do this yet once again- you can!!!

    I will be thinking of and praying for you-

    Blessings through the fight,
    Lisa

    Onward and forward
    Yes, Lisa, the only direction really. Once more into the breach! I'm grateful to have you as a companion along the way.

    Rob; in Vancouver

    "Life is not a matter of holding good cards,
    but rather, of playing a bad hand well!"
    Robert Louis Stevenson

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