This Army vet thinks its time to start destroying Cancer cells

Mike49
Mike49 Member Posts: 261
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I have stood back and regrouped for a few weeks. Today I start fighting again with an arsenal of new drugs and lots of support. Lets go get those bad cells. I think I know where several are hiding and I want to start there.

Theres nothing a soldier with dry socks and a serving of warm chow can't do if they put their full self into it. My socks are dry and I ate my Bran Flakes, time to muster some courage and get after this thing.

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  • bdee
    bdee Member Posts: 304
    #2
    You go Mike
    Good luck to you. What drugs are they using?

    Debbie
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #3
    bdee said:

    You go Mike
    Good luck to you. What drugs are they using?

    Debbie

    Mike.......
    We have been there before so we know what we're up against. I understand that you are getting the head ready so the body will follow. Great battle plans...You will succeed in winning this war, simply just a few more battles to fight...It is very reassuring to know that you have geared up for the 2nd journey, and we'll be right here with you..Let us know whatever your needs are, we're always home......Now, time to do battle........Clift
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #4
    Hey, I'm Right Behind You...
    Hey Mike

    Reinforcements are on the way...I'm being called back into the Battle myself next Thursday on the 15th...thoracotomy with wedge resection being done by the DaVinci surgical system.

    So, I'll lead my division of troops up from the South and you and I will converge at the pre-appointed landing site - and then we'll lead our Army of Cancer fighters straight into the Jaws of the Dragon.

    I'm just a few days behind you...I'm getting my mind right to fight and I'll eat something and then we'll both go kick some **** - how's that for a battle plan?

    My thoughts are with you, brother
    -Craig
  • GOOFYLADIE
    GOOFYLADIE Member Posts: 232 Member
    #5
    Sundanceh said:

    Hey, I'm Right Behind You...
    Hey Mike

    Reinforcements are on the way...I'm being called back into the Battle myself next Thursday on the 15th...thoracotomy with wedge resection being done by the DaVinci surgical system.

    So, I'll lead my division of troops up from the South and you and I will converge at the pre-appointed landing site - and then we'll lead our Army of Cancer fighters straight into the Jaws of the Dragon.

    I'm just a few days behind you...I'm getting my mind right to fight and I'll eat something and then we'll both go kick some **** - how's that for a battle plan?

    My thoughts are with you, brother
    -Craig

    YOU GUYS
    MAN YOU GUYS ARE SOOOO GOOOD!!!
    We are behind you, with you, and beside you 100% of the way let move this thing forward. Go guys! Make it a Great Day!
    Goofyladie (Cass)
  • Mike49
    Mike49 Member Posts: 261
    #6
    bdee said:

    You go Mike
    Good luck to you. What drugs are they using?

    Debbie

    Drugs
    I am on FOlfiri and cetuximab. Had the genetic test and I am KRAS wild type, so cetuximab is an option.
  • Mike49
    Mike49 Member Posts: 261
    #7
    Sundanceh said:

    Hey, I'm Right Behind You...
    Hey Mike

    Reinforcements are on the way...I'm being called back into the Battle myself next Thursday on the 15th...thoracotomy with wedge resection being done by the DaVinci surgical system.

    So, I'll lead my division of troops up from the South and you and I will converge at the pre-appointed landing site - and then we'll lead our Army of Cancer fighters straight into the Jaws of the Dragon.

    I'm just a few days behind you...I'm getting my mind right to fight and I'll eat something and then we'll both go kick some **** - how's that for a battle plan?

    My thoughts are with you, brother
    -Craig

    Don't forget to take care of your feet
    You taught me the value of a good foot care plan, that Xeloda I was on about ate my feet up, thus "dry socks" good luck next week, I hope to have a toe hold on this assault by then.

    Mike
  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
    #8
    Best of luck to you in this
    Best of luck to you in this new battle. Go get 'em!!!
  • coolvdub
    coolvdub Member Posts: 408 Member
    #9
    Kathryn_in_MN said:

    Best of luck to you in this
    Best of luck to you in this new battle. Go get 'em!!!

    Soldier on Boys
    Now go fight the good fight and show that stupid cancer "who's yer daddy"

    Don
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #10
    coolvdub said:

    Soldier on Boys
    Now go fight the good fight and show that stupid cancer "who's yer daddy"

    Don

    WOOOHOOOO!!
    You go Mike! You know we're all behind you, kick it's a$$!!!!


    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #11
    Go Mike!
    Mike,

    So good to see you have your fighting spirit. We are a week or two behind you trying to find our fighting spirit. **** started Folfori and Avastin yesterday. Hooked up and will unhook tomorrow. Harder this time through but know it is going to be worth it.

    Go Mike!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #12
    Have at 'er Mike!
    It is time!
    All the very best as you take on this beast with a new regime! As so many here have said, You are not alone!

    Fight on! Rob; in Van
  • Mike49
    Mike49 Member Posts: 261
    #13
    Update
    Socks still dry, stepped into a (vomitting) fire fight last night. My infusion nurse said once nausea is a sign of killing cancer, if so, It was like "Apocalyse Now" It may be a longer slog but the stakes are high and my morale is high and rising.

    Mike
  • Muzzy
    Muzzy Member Posts: 175 Member
    #14
    get r done!
    I love your courage!
    With it i think you will take on them cells and win BIG!!!

    Jeff
    Just happy to be here!
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #15
    Mike49 said:

    Update
    Socks still dry, stepped into a (vomitting) fire fight last night. My infusion nurse said once nausea is a sign of killing cancer, if so, It was like "Apocalyse Now" It may be a longer slog but the stakes are high and my morale is high and rising.

    Mike

    Mike.......
    Puked in my shoes more times than Id like to imagine but ya know everytime I did, I simply wiped the crap from my face and stood up and told cancer to kiss my arse....its not gonna get me and its not gonna get you....so puke spit cry scream yell (I have found that kicking plastic trash cans around is great rehab) but do whatever it takes to keep the spirit up.....when ya get done throwing up, walk off with a smile and tell yourself, "its not gettin me".....then move right along with your life, cause it ain't gonna get ya bud....thats not allowed in here.......Clift
  • kapper48
    kapper48 Member Posts: 85
    #16
    Buzzard said:

    Mike.......
    Puked in my shoes more times than Id like to imagine but ya know everytime I did, I simply wiped the crap from my face and stood up and told cancer to kiss my arse....its not gonna get me and its not gonna get you....so puke spit cry scream yell (I have found that kicking plastic trash cans around is great rehab) but do whatever it takes to keep the spirit up.....when ya get done throwing up, walk off with a smile and tell yourself, "its not gettin me".....then move right along with your life, cause it ain't gonna get ya bud....thats not allowed in here.......Clift

    You can do it Mike!!!
    You can do it Mike!!! sending my angel soldiers to help with the battle
    Pat

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