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Update on Lisa42 from her husband

lisa42
lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
This is Andre Dider, Lisa's husband, with good news to report on my wife's condition. As Gail reported yesterday, there is a chance that the two new lung masses (a 5cm in the right lower lobe and 2-3cm in the upper left lobe) may be pneumonia related and not actual tumors. We will wait and see on that. Other good news is the abdomen CT results, which show no change on her liver from her July PET/Scan. Lisa is feeling better today and is relying less on oxygen. She still gets a fever of up to 103 and then it goes down. Her pulse also spikes as high as 135 and she is having a "productive" cough, which helps get the junk out of her lungs. These are complications all related to the pneumonia. Yesterday, she started a very strong anti-fungal antibiotic to try and knock out the stubborn lung infection. When her strength is back, she may try Oxcoliplatin (spelling ?) chemo again because this was most effective when she first used in 2007-2008. Unfortunately, she had bad allergic reactions to this chemo, with neuropathy in her hands and feet. They will administer this chemo over a two day period to lessen her allergy.

I have read your supportive comments about Lisa and am humbled. Lisa had just turned 41 when she was diagnosed in August of 2007 and she is still fighting this devil disease with all her might over 4 years later. Many comment on how strong Lisa is, which is very true, and she gets her strength from our Lord Jesus Christ. My heart goes out to all of you who are struggling with your own cancer issues. Be encouraged that Lisa is on the mend and she wanted me to let you all know that she is upbeat and positive about her situation.
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  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed CSN Member Posts: 2,068 Member
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    Thank You Andre!
    Please give Lisa a hug from her friend emily the juice chick. :-)

    We all love her and miss her presence on the boards. What great news to hear she is on the mend.

    Tell her to get that juicer going when she gets home to boost her immune system with all those wonderful healing live enzymes.

    Your entire family is in my prayers.

    peace, emily
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  • janie1
    janie1 CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #3
    2bhealed said:

    Thank You Andre!
    Please give Lisa a hug from her friend emily the juice chick. :-)

    We all love her and miss her presence on the boards. What great news to hear she is on the mend.

    Tell her to get that juicer going when she gets home to boost her immune system with all those wonderful healing live enzymes.

    Your entire family is in my prayers.

    peace, emily

    So good to hear.
    I think almost always when Lisa sends a message to a scared, devastated newbie (such as when it was me), she boldly gives glory to God. I love that!!! That is what I needed to hear more than anything.
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #4
    Thank you Andre
    The encouraging news about Lisa is so good to hear.

    Thank you for taking the time to let us know.

    Our prayers are with Lisa for her swift exit from the hospital and for your entire family during this tense time.

    Hugs to all.

    Marie who loves kitties
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  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 CSN Member Posts: 428 Member
    #5
    Thanks for taking the time
    Thanks for taking the time to share such great news. I hope it continues as it cheers us all up. Other Lisa
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  • laurie83833
    laurie83833 CSN Member Posts: 63
    #6
    Thank you!
    For keeping us updated and it is nice to hear the good news.
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #7
    laurie83833 said:

    Thank you!
    For keeping us updated and it is nice to hear the good news.

    Thank you Andre for the encouraging news
    will be praying for a total recovery of the pneumonia!
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  • thingy45
    thingy45 CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
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    laurie83833 said:

    Thank you!
    For keeping us updated and it is nice to hear the good news.

    Thanks for bringing us the
    Thanks for bringing us the good news.
    My love and prayers are continuing going your way
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #9
    Thank you very
    Thank you very much,Andre.Dear Lisa,my heart tells me you are going to be ok.I am so happy to see this uplifting update.
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #10
    Andre
    Who'd have thought that we'd be cheering that Lisa "only" has pneumonia.
    Lisa's an amazingly strong woman, she's been so supportive of everyone on the board.
    My healing thoughts and well wishes are with Lisa, you and your family.
    -phil
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #11
    Andre
    That's really great news!

    I am so relieved to know that things are moving in a better direction now and that Lisa will be ok as she fights through this obstacle.

    Everyone's been collectively holding our breath, so if you feel a sudden gust of air blow through California, you'll know it was from her friends:)

    This might make her smile - tell her that Sundance and Big Billy say "get well soon."

    She gets a kick out of Big Billy, Andre. Tell her and you'll see her grin:)

    -Craig
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  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH CSN Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #12
    Hi Andre, That news is a big

    Hi Andre, That news is a big sigh of relief! Please tell her that Rick and I send our best wishes and pray that she will be feeling better soon.

    All our best,
    Rick and Cynthia
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  • MrsJP
    MrsJP CSN Member Posts: 157
    #13
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    Thinking of you all tonight....So thankful!

    Love JP
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  • pscott1
    pscott1 CSN Member Posts: 207 Member
    #14
    Andre,
    This is great news. Please tell Lisa we are all pulling for her. She is such a sweetheart and a true fighter. I wish her the best!

    Pam
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #15
    Great
    That sounds like very promising news. I'm so glad that she is feeling even a little better. We sure do miss her on the boards with her big bold spirit that she shares with every post. Let her know that she is in my prayers and thoughts. Thank you for the update.

    Hugs to her! Kim
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  • luvmum
    luvmum CSN Member Posts: 457 Member
    #16
    Thank you Andre!!!
    I am really very happy to read your post! Please tell her how much we love her and miss her. She always gives me hope and support! She gives me spiritual support when I lost faith.

    Please tell her I am still looking forward to talking to her on the phone!

    Best wishes, love and hugs to Lisa, you and your children,
    Dora
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  • scouty
    scouty CSN Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #17
    Wonderful news Andre
    And thank you for keeping us up to date.

    I don't post much anymore but given that my name is also Lisa, please let her know that Lisa P. is sending Other Lisa (the name I gave her) sincere hugs, kisses, and love. She will get it.

    Thank you so much for keeping us posted and I personally know that getting back to home is what she wants and needs right now.

    And I fully expect that next week she will be giving us the updates instead of you (no personal offense). She is amazing and will bounce back!

    Love to Other Lisa,

    Lisa P.
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  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis CSN Member Posts: 893
    #18
    scouty said:

    Wonderful news Andre
    And thank you for keeping us up to date.

    I don't post much anymore but given that my name is also Lisa, please let her know that Lisa P. is sending Other Lisa (the name I gave her) sincere hugs, kisses, and love. She will get it.

    Thank you so much for keeping us posted and I personally know that getting back to home is what she wants and needs right now.

    And I fully expect that next week she will be giving us the updates instead of you (no personal offense). She is amazing and will bounce back!

    Love to Other Lisa,

    Lisa P.

    So glad to hear this
    So glad to hear this wonderful news. Tell Lisa we love her!

    Lizzy
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  • steveandnat
    steveandnat CSN Member Posts: 886
    #19
    Very good news
    So glad Lisa is getting better. Have her in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
    Jeff
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  • robinvan
    robinvan CSN Member Posts: 1,012
    #20
    Thank You
    Thank you Andre.
    As you know, Lisa has been a huge help and inspiration to most of us on this site, including myself. She always amazes me in her ability to remain upbeat and positive in all that she faces. And her compassion towards others who share this fate knows no bounds. I hold her, yourself, and your family in prayer daily.

    Peace and blessings... Rob; in Vancouver


    May The Lord bless you and keep you.
    May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
    May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace...
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  • plh4gail
    plh4gail CSN Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #21
    Thank you Andre!
    I'm very grateful you have kept this other family updated on Lisa's condition. We are your, your wifes, your family's other family. We love Lisa and her strength, endurance, support for all the lives that she touches. Blessings to you and yours!

    Gail
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