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eric38
eric38 Member Posts: 583
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I am sorry for being so lax about posting but I am finding it harder and harder to bounce back from chemo as time goes by. I have already had more than the standard. The last time the doctor checked I was in remission but he decided to give me more treatments anyway. I have just recently had what will be my last treatment at least for a while if I am still in remission. My scan was Saturday and I find out the results on Wed. Please pray or send good thoughts that I am still in remission so I can quit this crap and work on building my immune system as opposed to tearing down. I had a month off at one point and felt great on the fourth week. I need to feel good for a little while. Regardless of the outcome of my scan I am going to take some time to seek second and 3rd opinions starting with Steven Curley at MD Anderson.

Eric
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  • zenmonk
    zenmonk Member Posts: 198
    #2
    praying for you
    No need to say your sorry. I feel for you. I am finally after 5 months off chemo starting to feel good. Your spirits will pick up during your break from the poison. Keep Fighting. Prayers.
  • lmliess
    lmliess Member Posts: 329
    #3
    That's my doctor!
    You will be in good hands if you go to MD Anderson to see Dr Curley. He is the one who did my liver resection last April and now I drive to Houston every 4 months for my scans and consult with him. Not only is he incredibly smart but he has a wonderful bedside manor and is very personable. There is another member that goes to him also and speaks just as highly as myself. And his staff is wonderful.
    I really pray that you get to feeling better but in the meantime, if you have any questions about MD or Curley can you can PM me anytime.

    Linda
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #4
    Eric,
    I hope your results
    Eric,
    I hope your results are good + you can take a break from chemo; you totally deserve it!
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #5
    AnneCan said:

    Eric,
    I hope your results
    Eric,
    I hope your results are good + you can take a break from chemo; you totally deserve it!

    You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.......
    for continued remission and just plain ole feelin good......Love and Hope to ya son........Buzz
  • eric38
    eric38 Member Posts: 583
    #6
    Buzzard said:

    You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.......
    for continued remission and just plain ole feelin good......Love and Hope to ya son........Buzz

    Thank for your support
    Thanks Buzzard. You are one of the ones I look up to. No pressure. That just means you have to watch what you type and be on your toes or I may become disillusioned and give up.
    I`m kidding. I appreciate your support and I do look up to you but I am not co dependant unless you count the hours I`ve spent checking your background on the internet.
    I`m Eric and I`m an internet stalker.

    P.s.
    To all of the other semi colons, this is a joke and you have nothing to fear. Stalking is not even my style. I have more of a whatever attitude which may be bad in itself.

    Eric
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #7
    You
    are in my prayers to stay in remission
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #8
    Eric
    I know the grind. Hang in there and take that break to regroup.
    In my thoughts....

    -phil
  • eric38
    eric38 Member Posts: 583
    #9
    PhillieG said:

    Eric
    I know the grind. Hang in there and take that break to regroup.
    In my thoughts....

    -phil

    Thanks
    It`s good to hear from the old timers.

    Eric
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #10
    eric38 said:

    Thanks
    It`s good to hear from the old timers.

    Eric

    Hi Eric,
    Hi Eric,

    Good to hear from you. Yes, prayers have just been said for you in South Carolina. By the way, I look up to Buzz too! Take care and keep positive thoughts.
  • thready
    thready Member Posts: 474
    #11
    eric38 said:

    Thanks
    It`s good to hear from the old timers.

    Eric

    Thinking of you
    Eric,
    Will be thinking of you all day today and tomorrow. I have Dr. Day tomorrow, will be on the board waiting to hear as soon as I get home. (I hate chemo-I know you have had to deal with it for so long, but it is HARD to keep at it.) You need a break and getting a fresh outlook with a 2nd opinion will help. If you need anything we are just down the road let us know! I am serious!
    Jan
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    #12
    sending you lots of care and love
    and hoping you get a break from the d*** chemo regime you've been on. I also hope that Dr Curley at MD Anderson provides some good direction.

    Love, Leslie
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #13
    you've been missed
    Hi Eric,

    You've been missed! I'm sorry it's because you've been feeling so worn down. I do hope and pray that your scan results will show you're still in remission! I know how nice it is to be able to get your energy and strength back while on a chemo break. I'm on one right now (ended one treatment that didn't work & am about to begin something new). I'm feeling pretty good this week & I hate to go back on chemo again, in spite of the fact that I need it.
    I think if anything ends up being found on your scan, it would be a good idea to go and get the 2nd opinion you talked about & even a third! I finally did that myself & believe it was wise. I've heard lots about Dr. Curly at MD Anderson & I'll be interested to hear about that, if you go.

    Thanks for popping in and updating us-

    Take care,
    Lisa
  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    #14
    lisa42 said:

    you've been missed
    Hi Eric,

    You've been missed! I'm sorry it's because you've been feeling so worn down. I do hope and pray that your scan results will show you're still in remission! I know how nice it is to be able to get your energy and strength back while on a chemo break. I'm on one right now (ended one treatment that didn't work & am about to begin something new). I'm feeling pretty good this week & I hate to go back on chemo again, in spite of the fact that I need it.
    I think if anything ends up being found on your scan, it would be a good idea to go and get the 2nd opinion you talked about & even a third! I finally did that myself & believe it was wise. I've heard lots about Dr. Curly at MD Anderson & I'll be interested to hear about that, if you go.

    Thanks for popping in and updating us-

    Take care,
    Lisa

    A break from chemo is always welcome
    (unless due to real bad reactions but even there, it gives one a chance to recuperate,an experience I'm quite familiar with).Wishing you success at MD Anderson......Steve
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    #15
    Hello Stranger
    Long time no see... Sorry to hear you're having a hard time with chemo. It's a SOB to get through but I know you'll make it. I've been done for almost 7 weeks and still feel run down from time to time. My legs hurt almost everyday. I wonder what causes it? Maybe the radiation? Anyways... I'm thinking you're still in remission and they just want to give it that extra knock out punch. Stay strong my friend!!!

    Life is funny sometimes
    Brooks
  • GOOFYLADIE
    GOOFYLADIE Member Posts: 232 Member
    #16
    Hi Sunshine
    Glad to hear from you! I am always around lurking on the board if you need to come to California for a vacation break let me know, we have lots of room.
    Glad you are getting a break. Hugs and warm wishes
    Goofyladie (Cass)
  • Devasted
    Devasted Member Posts: 185
    #17
    GOOFYLADIE said:

    Hi Sunshine
    Glad to hear from you! I am always around lurking on the board if you need to come to California for a vacation break let me know, we have lots of room.
    Glad you are getting a break. Hugs and warm wishes
    Goofyladie (Cass)

    Great to hear from you
    Thanks for the update, take care and we're hoping all the best for you.
    And what would we do without Buzzard...and his words of wisdom...he has
    certainly helped us through some dark days.
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #18
    Don't be sorry.I truly
    Don't be sorry.I truly understand how you feels.My husband had 9 of 12 folfox,he tells me that every treatment brings new challenge and he also feels it takes longer and longer to bounce back.Be good,this is a long battle.You are in my prayers as always.Wish all the best to you and best luck with everything.Take care.
  • sfmarie
    sfmarie Member Posts: 602
    #19
    eric38 said:

    Thanks
    It`s good to hear from the old timers.

    Eric

    Great news
    That you get a well deserved break from chemo. I am praying your scans are clear! Good for you seeking out other opinions.
    Take care. Marie PS-Good to hear from you.
  • WinneyPooh
    WinneyPooh Member Posts: 318
    #20
    feeling good
    I know what you mean, i am also looking for a break so i can feel good, it is really excitingbe that your in remission, i really hope you remain this way. I am half way along and hope to there by summer.

    Heres me sending you good feeling positive thoughts, wishing you the best, sending a big hug and yes prayers

    love, laugh, play
    Winney
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