Hi - I'm new

andicat
andicat Member Posts: 10
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi, I'm new to the discussion board. I wanted to introduce myself before I just started chiming in on discussions. My name is Christine. I was diagnosed with a rectal tumor on may 8, 2009. I had chemo & radiation to shrink the tumor. It shrunk and in August the tumor was removed. I had 2 bad nodes, they were removed and now I am in chemo til January. After all that time, I finally logged into the ACS website and found the discussion boards. I've been reading them for the past week and feel I'm getting to know everyone who participates. I've also picked up a few good tips on helping me cope with side effects. Now I want to join in and really get to know all of you.
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  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #2
    welcome
    to this wonderful family my mom found this site for me right after i was dx in sept 08.sorry you had to find us but wish you could have been here sooner.as with me i have been here thru the raiation, chemo pills to shrink the tumor,surgery to remove the tumor,temporary colostomy bag and mop up chemo which i finished july 16,2009.this family has been here for me all the way.so if you have questions we are here to help....Godbless...johnnybegood
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #3
    Hi Christine
    Hi Christine and welcome to the board. I hope we can be of some support for you with information and friendship. Many people here are quite knowledgable and all are eager to help.

    Aloha,
    kathleen
  • Muzzy
    Muzzy Member Posts: 175 Member
    #4
    welcome
    Welcome to our litttle family. The more the merrier. We are so glad you join us. We also welcome any and all imput you would like to share. My name is Jeff stage 4 ned for 1 year now.
    I'm more of a cheer leader. There are some very smart people on this board. They can and will answer any questions you have.
    Welcome
    Jeff
    Just happy to be here!!
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #5
    Hi Christine
    Greetings from Michigan and welcome to the board (although we really wish you did not have to be here). Hubby is Stage IV, cancer in transverse colon, diagnosed 3/09. Ask away about anything you want, from what I can tell, nothing is off limits. Tina
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  • AceSFO
    AceSFO Member Posts: 229
    #7
    sorry to hear about your Dx
    but glad you found us! You're going to love these folks! It's a really wonderful and amazing community here -
    Hang in there, and there's almost always somebody here online 24/7

    take care,
    Adrian
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    #8
    Welcome
    Welcome to the family. Sorry to hear the news about your cancer but it sounds like everything is going good so far. Please ask any questions you might have or just to sound off. We're all here for eachother!


    Life is funny sometimes
    Brooks
    (Stage 3 colorectal cancer)
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #9
    just4Brooks said:

    Welcome
    Welcome to the family. Sorry to hear the news about your cancer but it sounds like everything is going good so far. Please ask any questions you might have or just to sound off. We're all here for eachother!


    Life is funny sometimes
    Brooks
    (Stage 3 colorectal cancer)

    welcome Christine
    Welcome Christine to this forum...I think you will like it here

    is that your daughter in your pic...lovely

    welcome. mags
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  • KATE58
    KATE58 Member Posts: 299
    #11
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    Welcome !
    I am
    Welcome !
    I am Kate
    diagnosed in 2005 with stage IV colorectal cancer
    surgery to remove my large colon ,some of my small.
    radical hysterectomy,partial bladder removal.
    gall bladder removed,tumours peeled off kidneys
    large tumours in liver were inoperable at time, were completely shrunk and gone
    by folfoX and avastin in 10 months
    remission for 10 months
    liver mets returned,had liver resection 2yrs ago,have not returned in liver.
    remission for 5 months
    small tumour 2x3 centimeters, in pelvic area, completely shrunk by xeloda and erbitux.
    recently,found tumour in main bile duct,dr was able to remove it endoscopically,
    and now i just started irinotecan (second dose today).
    Will have new pet/ct in two months and if nothing "lights up"
    I will be in remission again.
    there is hope.It was initially thought I had 3 months to live.
    SURPRISE!!STILL HERE!
    Doctors love surprises.
    You are in my thoughts and prayers
    God bless
    Kate
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #12
    Hi - I'm old (timer)
    It's nice to meet you Christine. Sorry to meet this way, thru cancer, but I'm glad as the others are too that you found us. It's a great site with lots of help and opinions.
    -phil
  • khl8
    khl8 Member Posts: 807
    #13
    Welcome
    Christine
    Welcome! I have only been on this site for a few weeks myself, but these are the best people I have ever met in my entire life! The support here is amazing, I am so sorry I did not find this site until after I had finsished all my treatments.
    I am stage 3 rectal cancer dignosed Nov 08, oral chemo and radation for 6 weeks, resection surgery, temporary illeostomy for 8 months, mediport, 9 folfox treatments, and ileostomy reversal surgery this past September aned port removal comning in Feb.
    Whew, when you put it all in print it sure seems like alot. But everyone here has either been through it, still going through it, or juart beginning.
    I was welcomed like you would not beleive and I am so grateful for everyone here. They are all angels to me. The advice is wonderful and they are here even if you just need to vent.
    Kathy
  • butterfly23
    butterfly23 Member Posts: 256
    #14
    khl8 said:

    Welcome
    Christine
    Welcome! I have only been on this site for a few weeks myself, but these are the best people I have ever met in my entire life! The support here is amazing, I am so sorry I did not find this site until after I had finsished all my treatments.
    I am stage 3 rectal cancer dignosed Nov 08, oral chemo and radation for 6 weeks, resection surgery, temporary illeostomy for 8 months, mediport, 9 folfox treatments, and ileostomy reversal surgery this past September aned port removal comning in Feb.
    Whew, when you put it all in print it sure seems like alot. But everyone here has either been through it, still going through it, or juart beginning.
    I was welcomed like you would not beleive and I am so grateful for everyone here. They are all angels to me. The advice is wonderful and they are here even if you just need to vent.
    Kathy

    Hi Christine!
    Welcome to our little family! We are all here for eachother, to ask questions, to laugh, to cry! It's very scary to first get diagnosed. Always remember they are always coming out with new things to try!

    Hugs!
    Karyn
  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #15
    Hi
    HI,and welcome to the site.We are all here if need anything,or just to vent.I'm sorry you had to go thru so much,but we understand,and have been there.Happy hollidays.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #16
    Hi
    Hi, Christine.

    We're glad you introduced yourself! I'm sorry you have reason to be here, but I think it will be helpful and comforting to you. It certainly has been that and more to me!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #17
    karguy said:

    Hi
    HI,and welcome to the site.We are all here if need anything,or just to vent.I'm sorry you had to go thru so much,but we understand,and have been there.Happy hollidays.

    Welcome!!!
    Hi Christine!!! Welcome to our great family! I am Stage 4 cc with multiple mets to liver, currently in treatment with the Folfiri and Avastin cocktail, I remain unfortunately inoperable, but won't lose hope till something down the road is thrown at me that will be right for me, I hope!

    We're glad to meet you! please just post away, we love our caretakers and sisters and brothers in cancer, and all who wish to come chat, ask questions, or just plain vent, you can get stuff off your chest here, we're here for you, and look forward to seeing you more!

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #18
    tootsie1 said:

    Hi
    Hi, Christine.

    We're glad you introduced yourself! I'm sorry you have reason to be here, but I think it will be helpful and comforting to you. It certainly has been that and more to me!

    *hugs*
    Gail

    Hello!!
    So nice to meet you Christine! Welcome to a fantastic family!!!!

    Jennie
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #19
    You will
    not find a more supportive family on the internet. We are here 24/7, 365 days a year with no time off :)

    Feel free to ask any question, we don't care how small or large.
  • TxKayaker
    TxKayaker Member Posts: 176
    #20
    nudgie said:

    You will
    not find a more supportive family on the internet. We are here 24/7, 365 days a year with no time off :)

    Feel free to ask any question, we don't care how small or large.

    Welcome to the board !!

    Welcome to the board !!
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #21
    Hi - Im old
    glad you found us, sorry you had to be looking. There are by far the best people in the world right here on this board, and a vast amount of information right at your finger tips. Please feel free to jump in anytime....

    God Bless
    Beth

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