Not bad news

snommintj
snommintj Member Posts: 601
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I got my CT results back today. Most of my tumors have grown over the last 6 months but only by about 10%. I have a new tumor and 2 tumors have vanished. The tumor growing toward my kidney has not grown while the other larger tumor in my liver has remained relatively stable. My Dr was happier than me. He thinks that at my current progression rate I may have quite a bit more time on my hands than he had previously thought. He even mentioned different things I might could try next year. From him that seems like an eternity. Considering he has held firm to his 1-2 month prognosis pretty hard for a few years now. I am sending the results of my CT to guatemala. I think I can zap most of these tumors. We discussed which one he thought we could get and he seemed confident we could get all but two. But if I can keep those area free for 90 days I will qualify for some surgery to remove the remaining tumors. It's a long shot but, I feel strong and healthy so I'm taking my shots when I get them.
PS: Tomorrow is round 68. Round 67 put me on my **** good. Please, If you have the time. Look at my picture and imagine me on a warm sunny beach with the sun on my face and the wind at my back. You don't have to dwell on it. Just for a minute will be fine. Thanks

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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #2
    Wonderful
    John,

    I'm so glad you got some much better news! At this rate, you might outlast that 2 month doctor! I pray the chemo won't hit you so hard this time, and I really hope you can find just the right path to real healing.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • PGLGreg
    PGLGreg Member Posts: 731
    #3
    You are on a warm sunny
    You are on a warm sunny beach. You are. Hope this works.

    --Greg
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #4
    sounds good
    Hi John,

    Your news sounds pretty good! I know we never want to hear anything has grown, but some have shrunk and some stable- that's great to hear your dr. is talking about next year, when his song was 1-2 months before. You go get em!!!!

    Great news, really... :)

    Lisa
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #5
    lisa42 said:

    sounds good
    Hi John,

    Your news sounds pretty good! I know we never want to hear anything has grown, but some have shrunk and some stable- that's great to hear your dr. is talking about next year, when his song was 1-2 months before. You go get em!!!!

    Great news, really... :)

    Lisa

    Yes, it does sound good.
    Not a candidate for liver resection?
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #6
    Good for you!
    I am glad your news was good. You are made of strong stuff; keep on doing what you are doing. I am picturing you on the beach.
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #7
    You got it
    Sun on your face and wind on your back it is all so real and another thing sand on your feet and then losing your cell phone while you are being buried in sand and the castle built around you is glorious. Have to laugh and have to feel warmed. You are such a trooper. May you be at peace with this as you have been such an inspiration that there is no doubt that you will get through this. Your knowledge about what is going on is beyond my belief. You have researched so much on this subject, just hoping that it has been some benefit to you. Sun on your face -wind on your back.

    Kim
  • kristasplace
    kristasplace Member Posts: 957 Member
    #8
    John
    I totally see you there. Palm trees in the background, surrealistically blue lagoon in the foreground. That's not a margarita in your hand, is it?

    I hear Guatamala is perfect in October/November.

    Let us know what you decide to do.

    Hugs,
    Krista
  • Lilmiss82
    Lilmiss82 Member Posts: 257 Member
    #9
    Annabelle41415 said:

    You got it
    Sun on your face and wind on your back it is all so real and another thing sand on your feet and then losing your cell phone while you are being buried in sand and the castle built around you is glorious. Have to laugh and have to feel warmed. You are such a trooper. May you be at peace with this as you have been such an inspiration that there is no doubt that you will get through this. Your knowledge about what is going on is beyond my belief. You have researched so much on this subject, just hoping that it has been some benefit to you. Sun on your face -wind on your back.

    Kim

    Hey John,
    Strong and Healthy is important in this battle, and it is very encouraging that you feel that way. You are so couragous and when things get tough and you feel that you might not be able to get by, just remember that you will because you have made it this far :) I will picture you on that beach and anywhere else you want to go !!Hang in there I got your back -Melissa
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #10
    John
    John,
    You're incredible. Thank you for always sharing with us your next step. I will be at the beach tomorrow and picture you there, warmed by the sun. You are so strong.

    aloha,
    Kathleen
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #11
    Kathleen808 said:

    John
    John,
    You're incredible. Thank you for always sharing with us your next step. I will be at the beach tomorrow and picture you there, warmed by the sun. You are so strong.

    aloha,
    Kathleen

    John you will be with me today in my Mediterranean sea
    despite is very warm here 95º!
    Take care!
  • snommintj
    snommintj Member Posts: 601
    #12
    pepebcn said:

    John you will be with me today in my Mediterranean sea
    despite is very warm here 95º!
    Take care!

    Thanks
    Thanks for the well wishing. You guys may have gone overboard. I woke up two hours early feeling like I could take on the world. It is a good feeling. Pepebcn, double thanks for your post. I haven't thought about the Med in some time but it has always held a special place in my heart. I love it. I lived in Spain when I was a kid. I later cruised the Med extensively while in the Navy. I honestly haven't thought about those times in years. I think I'll spend a little time today remembering the Med. Thanks
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #13
    snommintj said:

    Thanks
    Thanks for the well wishing. You guys may have gone overboard. I woke up two hours early feeling like I could take on the world. It is a good feeling. Pepebcn, double thanks for your post. I haven't thought about the Med in some time but it has always held a special place in my heart. I love it. I lived in Spain when I was a kid. I later cruised the Med extensively while in the Navy. I honestly haven't thought about those times in years. I think I'll spend a little time today remembering the Med. Thanks

    Welcome John!
    Where you living here? that's huge ! For how long? where?
    Cheers!
  • ktlcs
    ktlcs Member Posts: 358
    #14
    Done
    I can see you know, warm sunshine, sandy beach, light breeze in the air and a fancy cocktail in your hand

    Kathy
  • Paula G.
    Paula G. Member Posts: 596
    #15
    Sounds like good news to me
    Sounds like good news to me at this point. Thinking of you on the beach! 68 rounds wow... I was counting them when John was doing chemo and if he starts up again I will do that to. It seems cazy but I guess it can't be helped. Good luck John,Paula
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    #16
    Fair winds and following seas
    Thanks for keeping us posted John. I think of you often. Tropical sun and air are wonderful healers.

    All the best, Leslie
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #17
    Good to know the results and
    Good to know the results and thank you for the update.I know you are the expert and you always have a plan.Good luck with the next treatment.Take care.
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #18
    Kathleen808 said:

    John
    John,
    You're incredible. Thank you for always sharing with us your next step. I will be at the beach tomorrow and picture you there, warmed by the sun. You are so strong.

    aloha,
    Kathleen

    Thinking of you at the beach
    John,
    I went to the beach today and pictured you there. I took some pictures of "your beach" and I will try to post them. All warm thoughts for you.

    aloha,
    Kathleen
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #19
    John, you amaze me...
    I love your tenacity!

    I hope round 68 was better to you than round 67.

    You look good in the sun, on the beach with the gentle waves coming in lapping at your feet. May the wind always be at your back, John... you deserve it!

    Love and Hugs,

    Holly

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