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Clean and Thankful.......

AveriRN
AveriRN CSN Member Posts: 61
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi all, don't post much but read frequently. Brief hx- dx Nov. '03 at 32 yrs old with St 4 colon ca & liver mets. Had colon resect, liver resect followed by 14 rnds FOLFOX and rads. Remission for 13 mos then recurr. in liver in Jan '06. Had 50% of liver resect for a 2nd time then more chemo. I have been NED since that surgery and as of July '08 I am now 2.5 yrs clean. I con't to get Avastin every two wks. I also have celebrated a few milestones this yr....my two boys have graduated and will be starting college soon, my daughter turned 13, and I have gone back to full time at work. And by the grace of God, I too, have many, many, many more miles to go before I sleep. Thank You God for your grace...amen. For those still fighting, as you live and breathe everyday, your winning!!!! Take care all.

Sincerely,
Averi
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  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova CSN Member Posts: 904 Member
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    HI Averi!
    Congratulations, by the grace of God indeed. I am right there with you 3.5 years NED! Keep on keepin' on.
    -Susan H.
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    That's fabulous, Averi. I know your kids are so delighted to have you still with them.

    Gail
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,027 Member
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    I'm dancin' with you, dearheart!

    Hugs, Kathi
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  • betina61
    betina61 CSN Member Posts: 642 Member
    #5
    How encouranging your post, congratulations God is Great!!
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  • pamness
    pamness CSN Member Posts: 524 Member
    #6
    Wow, what a great story. It was a great pick me up for me today. I am so happy that life is going well for you after many battles.

    Pam
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  • jel1940
    jel1940 CSN Member Posts: 29
    #7
    Oh yes! Congrats! Just had colonoscopy and am i yr NED.
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  • claud1951
    claud1951 CSN Member Posts: 424 Member
    #8
    Whooooooo Hoooooooo Averi.

    What a great story. Just keep using your energy for moving forward

    Claudia
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  • hopefulone
    hopefulone CSN Member Posts: 1,043 Member
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    Congrats ! Keep the faith and God Bless.

    Diane
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  • Moesimo
    Moesimo CSN Member Posts: 1,072 Member
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    WOOOHOOO!!!

    What great news. I am so happy for you,

    Maureen
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  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso CSN Member Posts: 1,233 Member
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    AVERI!!!

    I am SO happy for you! I was wondering how you have been and now I know...YOU ARE TERRIFIC! I think you need to try to attend the Palooza set for San Francisco this November. Great people to celebrate great milestones like this!

    HUGE HUGS!

    Stacy
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  • rmap59
    rmap59 CSN Member Posts: 266
    #12
    By the grace of God my friend. Thats it!! Keep praying.
    Robin
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  • jenalynet
    jenalynet CSN Member Posts: 361 Member
    #13
    Love reading posts with great news..Your post is encouraging. Hugs to you, Audrey.
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
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    WOOHOO! What an uplifting post!! I have been dealing with my 3rd recurrence this year BUT -- I also had the indescribable joy of being present for my eldest's high school graduation -- I felt sorry for every other parent in the room! Thank you for drawing attention to the countless joys we all get to experience....Tara
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