5 years ago today all signs of my cancer were removed
abrub
Posts: 2138
Joined: Mar 2010
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!
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.)
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!!!
Joined: May 2012
Love stories like this!
So glad to here stage IV good news, best wishes to stay NED!
Sandy
Joined: Aug 2011
Heck yeah, that's what we
Heck yeah, that's what we want to hear! :)
Can I ask where your's had spread to making it stage IV?
Joined: Mar 2010
I had extensive peritoneal spread
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.)
Joined: May 2012
Applause!
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
Joined: Sep 2011
Congratulations, Alice! So
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!
Joined: Jan 2010
Happy 5th Anniversary!
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
Joined: Jul 2012
wonderful!!! congrats! this
wonderful!!! congrats! this really gives all of us the hope we need.
judy
Joined: Oct 2010
congratulations
Congratulations. The sword is mightier...
Joined: May 2005
GREAT News!
Joined: Aug 2011
Fantastic news
I'm smiling from ear to ear!
Thanks for sharing this very encouraging story!
Tommycat
Joined: Nov 2011
AWESOME CONGRATULATION!!!!
Always good to hear good news..
thanks for sharing..
spread the hope..
Joined: Jul 2012
Congratulations! Thank you
Congratulations! Thank you so much for shring your story ...it helps those of us who are new to all of this.
Alex
Joined: Mar 2010
Great news
So happy for you and thanks for sharing your milestone. Love your picture by the way - a nice active shot.
Joined: Apr 2012
arub
Congratulations. Hope I make 5 yrs and then some. Good luck to you Live to 90 NED.
Joined: Apr 2010
Such wonderful news Alice!
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
Joined: Jul 2012
Flipping Awesome!!!!
I NEVER get tired of these kinds of posts!
Thank You!! :)
Joined: May 2011
Happy for you
Alice,
Thank you for being here to share. You Truely are an inspiration. I appreciate your experience and support.
NB
Joined: Jun 2005
Mucho
Mazel!
Joined: Apr 2012
Abrub
You don't need my encouragement! You are living it ! Best of luck.
Joined: Apr 2012
Abrub
You don't need my encouragement! You are living it ! Best of luck.
Joined: Mar 2012
Alice,
Alice, Yeah, Yeah and a million times Yeah. You are an inspiration to everyone. Your posts are always really good.
I am also Alice.
Joined: Oct 2010
Great to hear positive news!
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
Joined: May 2012
You go Alice! A reminder
You go Alice! A reminder that this is doable!!!
Joined: Nov 2008
Alice
I love your post. So happy to hear you are doing so well and enjoying life!!
Amy