Sacral Resection Tomorrow

robinvan
robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
edited February 2011 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello Folks,

This is a follow-up to the recent post regarding my upcoming "sacral resection". For those who don't know me I was dx stage 4 with liver mets in August 2004. I had all the surgery and chemo needed at the time and further RFA to dispense with a pesky little liver met recurrence. I was all clear for a few years until I suffered a local recurrence in Aug 2009. This time it was in the sacrum and rectum. I had radiation for 3 weeks and then erbitux for 10 months. When it became clear that the erbitux was losing its grip I enquired about a sacral resection.

Colon cancer in the sacrum is pretty rare. Johnsfo and I were the only two here on the board with it. It is very painful, does huge nerve damage, and is usually fatal. The sacral resection is a pretty major surgery but it is being done more frequently for various types of cancer that affect the sacrum. You can read about the details on my BLOG... http://www.rob-pollock.blogspot.com/

If you know of anyone who has had there cc spread to the sacrum have them contact me.

I'll post a report on the surgery when I'm back online. 2-4 weeks or so.

TTFN... Rob; in Vancouver
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #2
    Good luck!
    Hey, Rob. Praying this goes VERY WELL for you! Looking forward to hearing from you in a few weeks.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #3
    Rob
    Many prayers, good vibes and all around best wishes sent your way. I know you'll do fine during and after the surgery. Will be thinking about you.
    Winter Marie
  • standbyme
    standbyme Member Posts: 41
    #4
    herdizziness said:

    Rob
    Many prayers, good vibes and all around best wishes sent your way. I know you'll do fine during and after the surgery. Will be thinking about you.
    Winter Marie

    Rob
    I have been following your journey. Good luck. You will be in my thoughts.

    Judy
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #5
    standbyme said:

    Rob
    I have been following your journey. Good luck. You will be in my thoughts.

    Judy

    Robin........May your journey be a smooth one........
    and may all good things come to you during this time..........Love to you friend......Clift
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #6
    robinvan
    Hello Rob. I read some of your blog just today and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be looking forward to hearing some good news from you in 2-4 weeks.Thank you for touching base here with us.

    Best wishes to you in all things.

    -Pat
  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    #7
    Jaylo969 said:

    robinvan
    Hello Rob. I read some of your blog just today and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be looking forward to hearing some good news from you in 2-4 weeks.Thank you for touching base here with us.

    Best wishes to you in all things.

    -Pat

    hoping you have a successful operation
    followed by a swift recovery......steve
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #8
    Hi Rob
    I hope your surgery is extremely successful. It was really kind of you to post here when you you have so much going on. You are a total inspiration to me.
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #9
    AnneCan said:

    Hi Rob
    I hope your surgery is extremely successful. It was really kind of you to post here when you you have so much going on. You are a total inspiration to me.

    Hey Rob...
    Good luck on the upcoming surgery. Sending good vibes and prayers your way. Take care.

    Jennie
  • hopeforcure49
    hopeforcure49 Member Posts: 111
    #10
    Good luck and lots of prayers
    Hope everything goes well and you are too recoupe fast. Prayers and Blessing your way from Lourdes.
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #11
    Rob
    Rob,
    You know you'll be in my prayers friend. I look forward to hearing back from you. You are an amazing man. Your family is obviously a huge blessing to you and I know you are a blessing to them.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • hopeforcure49
    hopeforcure49 Member Posts: 111
    #12
    Good luck and lots of prayers
    Hope everything goes well and you recoupe fast. Prayers and Blessing your way from Lourdes.
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #13
    goodluck rob
    i hope it goes well.

    pete
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #14
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    goodluck rob
    i hope it goes well.

    pete

    Rob,
    I will be keeping you
    Rob,

    I will be keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs,
    Lizzy
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #15
    Rob
    Missed your posts and comments. I'm sorry to hear that it's back. I wish you the best and that you and your team beat this and put this chapter behind you.
    -phil
  • Erinb
    Erinb Member Posts: 293
    #16
    PhillieG said:

    Rob
    Missed your posts and comments. I'm sorry to hear that it's back. I wish you the best and that you and your team beat this and put this chapter behind you.
    -phil

    I hope your resection goes
    I hope your resection goes well and recovery is smooth.
    Erin
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #17
    Erinb said:

    I hope your resection goes
    I hope your resection goes well and recovery is smooth.
    Erin

    Rob i have seen your blog and seems is a major surgery
    but I'm sure your dr.s team are going to do a great job!.
    Good luck and prayers!
    Hugs!
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #18
    Rob
    Hi Rob,

    I know this is a huge deal, based on what you said on your blog, with the surgery being 2 parted over 2 days- is that correct?
    I will hope and be praying that all goes well for you.
    Take care of yourself-

    Lisa
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #19
    Rob
    I've touched base on your blog and have kept up with your progress....this is a big one and I just hope that all goes as well as planned.

    You know how I feel about you - have missed you and your posts, but clearly understood your need for branching out with your classes. Look forward to hearing an update from you whenever you are able to do so.

    Just be well, my friend.

    -Craig
  • dmdwins
    dmdwins Member Posts: 454 Member
    #20
    Sundanceh said:

    Rob
    I've touched base on your blog and have kept up with your progress....this is a big one and I just hope that all goes as well as planned.

    You know how I feel about you - have missed you and your posts, but clearly understood your need for branching out with your classes. Look forward to hearing an update from you whenever you are able to do so.

    Just be well, my friend.

    -Craig

    So good
    Rob,

    So good to see that smiling face that I loved so much. You were such a wonderful contributer to the site and are missed. I posted you a note on your blog and have checked in on you occasionally since youve been gone. I am thrilled that there are options for you!
    Wishing you much success with your surgery and recovery. I will check in for updates. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and see many more years in your future.

    Smiles,
    Dawn
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #21
    dmdwins said:

    So good
    Rob,

    So good to see that smiling face that I loved so much. You were such a wonderful contributer to the site and are missed. I posted you a note on your blog and have checked in on you occasionally since youve been gone. I am thrilled that there are options for you!
    Wishing you much success with your surgery and recovery. I will check in for updates. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and see many more years in your future.

    Smiles,
    Dawn

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