One year tomorrow

dianetavegia
dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
It's been one year on Aug. 14th since my final disconnect from chemo. I completed all 12 rounds of FOLFOX and will turn 60 this December.

FEELING GREAT and full of energy! I do have some fingertip neuropathy and my feet are still pretty much the same but I don't even notice it except when I first walk barefoot.

God has healed me of Stage III colon cancer! I give HIM all honor, glory and praises!

Just wanted to share some happy thoughts today.

For those who pray, please pray for my husband (of 40 years on 10/10). He's been bleeding during the night and passing blood when he urinates. He's had bladder problems for 30 years and has gotten a referral for a urologist. Jim has to catherize himself to be able to urinate so it might just be something to do with 20 plus years of THAT, but we would appreciate prayers.

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  • zenmonk
    zenmonk Member Posts: 198
    #2
    praying for your husband
    congratulations too you!!!!!!
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #3
    zenmonk said:

    praying for your husband
    congratulations too you!!!!!!

    Congrats!
    You got it!
  • sasjourney
    sasjourney Member Posts: 395 Member
    #4
    Congrats to You!!!!!
    I am so happy to hear your great news!!!! I will be praying for your husband and for his healing as well. Thanks for sharing your news...it helps so much to hear positive news from people that have gone through all this and are SURVIVORS.

    I have one question, when you were done with your 12 rounds of Folfox did you take anything else after that or were you completely done?

    Praise God for His healing. He is with us every step of the way.

    Hugs,
    Sara
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #5
    Diane:
    You got it. I remember how kind you were to me when I started posting and then when I had good news about George, and how you included us in your prayer of thanks. For now, George continues to do very well 17 months post Stage IV diangosis.

    Hugs - Tina
  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #6
    Congratulations
    Congratulations,and praying for your husband.
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #7
    karguy said:

    Congratulations
    Congratulations,and praying for your husband.

    lam sure is gonna be the first
    of other 50 wonderful more years!
  • Unknown
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    #8
    pepebcn said:

    lam sure is gonna be the first
    of other 50 wonderful more years!

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  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #9
    Diane...
    What a great milestone! I bet you're over the top with that one.

    Prayers being said for hubby.

    When in December do you turn 60?

    Love and Hugs,

    Holly
  • mom_2_3
    mom_2_3 Member Posts: 953 Member
    #10
    Congratulations
    Congratulations on such a wonderful milestone. I hope that your husband is ok.

    Amy
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #11
    Answers
    I turn 60 on Dec. 29th.

    The picutre in my avatar is last Thanksgiving, 3 months after chemo ended.

    I take an aspirin a day (325 mg), eat NO red meat and only a Mediterranean diet, Calcium, Vit. D3 (6,000 IU's is what it takes to keep me in a good range), exercise, Modified Citrus Pectin (1 tsp in applesauce) and loads of laughter. I avoid all negativity and adversity.

    My next scan is in April of 2011.

    Hubby has a neurogenic or urogenic bladder. His bladder 'died' when he was in his early 30's. His family has a lot of auto immune diseases including MS. He's been suspect for MS for 30 years but it's never been proven and the bladder problem is the only indicator. Catherizing yourself for long periods raises the chance of bladder cancer but we're hoping this is just his enlarged prostate (PSA is normal). He'll be seeing a urologists from Emory.

    Thanks so much for those prayers and good wishes!
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #12
    Congrats for the milestone
    Congrats for the milestone to you and pray for your husband.Wish you and your family the best.Take care.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #13
    Diane,
    That is a wonderful
    Diane,

    That is a wonderful anniversary to celebrate! I hope you have a wonderful day. I also hope your husband's health issue is resolved soon + easily.
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #14
    Prayers
    Sending prayers upward to that Great Spirit for your husband. How wonderful to be married for 40 years, will be wishing congrats on that next month to be sure!!!
    Congrats on your healing of cancer!!
  • jillpls
    jillpls Member Posts: 238
    #15
    One year of knowing god more
    Very happy for you. I truly believe watches us and directs our path
    Heis surly directing yours. Now go out and enjoy life to the fulles
    Jill
  • Aud
    Aud Member Posts: 479 Member
    #16
    Diane
    sharing in your joy and prayers for your husband.
    ~Audrey
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #17
    Fabulous!
    Diane,

    Congratulations on your fabulous milestone! I know it must feel HUGE to you!!

    I'm very sorry about your husband and will pray for him. Please let us know how he does.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #18
    tootsie1 said:

    Fabulous!
    Diane,

    Congratulations on your fabulous milestone! I know it must feel HUGE to you!!

    I'm very sorry about your husband and will pray for him. Please let us know how he does.

    *hugs*
    Gail

    YAY DIANE!!
    WOW!!! So happy to hear this accomplishment. You go girl! Sending everything positive your way for your continued good health and hubby's too. You take care.

    Jennie
  • cmcl
    cmcl Member Posts: 78
    #19
    idlehunters said:

    YAY DIANE!!
    WOW!!! So happy to hear this accomplishment. You go girl! Sending everything positive your way for your continued good health and hubby's too. You take care.

    Jennie

    Congrats!
    My last chemo was on Aug 14 also, although it was 7 years ago.What a great feeling . . . congratulations!!! You never forget that date! Glad you are feeling well. Prayers to your husband.

    Carolyn

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