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5 years ago today all signs of my cancer were removed

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abrub
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Jul 27, 2012 - 9:45 pm

5 years ago today, I had my major debulking surgery - triple resection, removal of remaining omentum, and removal of all visible tumor. I remain cancer-free, and am living a normal life. Quite something, considering my Stage IV diagnosis!
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Momof2plusteentwins
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Jul 27, 2012 - 9:59 pm

So glad to here stage IV good news, best wishes to stay NED!
Sandy
Brenda Bricco
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Jul 27, 2012 - 10:14 pm

Heck yeah, that's what we want to hear! :)
Can I ask where your's had spread to making it stage IV?
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abrub
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Jul 28, 2012 - 9:03 am

The cancer was originally found on a tumor encompassing my ovary. I had small tumors all over my omentum and the outside of my colon, as well as the primary tumor, which filled much of my appendix. Fortunately, no lymph nodes were involved. However, the ovarian tumor made my cancer stage IV.

Spread was extensive, requiring resection of pieces of both my left and right colon, as well as a bit of my small intestine. However, those tumors were on the outside of the intestines (large and small.)
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Jul 27, 2012 - 10:15 pm

I so wish the world could hear all the success stories instead of all the scary statistics and mortality rates. So happy that you are living and lovi your life. Congrats!!!

Robin
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Jul 27, 2012 - 11:13 pm

Congratulations, Alice! So happy for you. You are an inspiration to all. Thanks for all the help, advice, and words of encouragement to so many!

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Jul 27, 2012 - 11:21 pm

Thank you so very much for sharing this date with us.

It means the world to all to know that it can be done!

Hugs and many many more anniversaries,

Marie who loves kitties
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k44454445
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Jul 27, 2012 - 11:40 pm

wonderful!!! congrats! this really gives all of us the hope we need.
judy
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tanstaafl
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Jul 28, 2012 - 12:26 am

Congratulations. The sword is mightier...

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Jul 28, 2012 - 1:18 am

That gets the
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tommycat
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Jul 28, 2012 - 11:47 am

I'm smiling from ear to ear!
Thanks for sharing this very encouraging story!
Tommycat
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dmj101
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Jul 28, 2012 - 2:43 pm

Always good to hear good news..
thanks for sharing..
spread the hope..

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Maxiecat
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Jul 28, 2012 - 4:23 pm

Congratulations! Thank you so much for shring your story ...it helps those of us who are new to all of this.

Alex
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YoVita
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Jul 28, 2012 - 5:52 pm

So happy for you and thanks for sharing your milestone. Love your picture by the way - a nice active shot.
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Jul 28, 2012 - 6:28 pm

Congratulations. Hope I make 5 yrs and then some. Good luck to you Live to 90 NED.
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LivinginNH
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Jul 28, 2012 - 8:52 pm

Such wonderful news Alice! Keep paddling that kayak and enjoying life to the fullest, and may you have many many more wonderful days ahead. :-)

All my best,

Cynthia
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Jul 29, 2012 - 4:46 pm

I NEVER get tired of these kinds of posts!

Thank You!! :)

relaxoutdoors08
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Jul 30, 2012 - 9:47 pm

Alice,
Thank you for being here to share. You Truely are an inspiration. I appreciate your experience and support.
NB
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tufi000
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Aug 07, 2012 - 8:05 pm

Mazel!
danker
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Aug 07, 2012 - 8:34 pm

You don't need my encouragement! You are living it ! Best of luck.
danker
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Aug 07, 2012 - 8:35 pm

You don't need my encouragement! You are living it ! Best of luck.
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marbleotis
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Aug 07, 2012 - 9:51 pm

Alice, Yeah, Yeah and a million times Yeah. You are an inspiration to everyone. Your posts are always really good.

I am also Alice.
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thxmiker
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Aug 08, 2012 - 2:44 am

We are glad to here you story! We get to here the negative all to often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for your continuing health!

Best Always, mike
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Helen321
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Aug 08, 2012 - 12:46 pm

You go Alice! A reminder that this is doable!!!

mom_2_3
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Aug 08, 2012 - 3:07 pm

I love your post. So happy to hear you are doing so well and enjoying life!!

Amy
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