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Good news from Germany / still NED / update

Semira
Semira CSN Member Posts: 381 Member
edited October 2013 in Colorectal Cancer #1

Hi friends,

Thorsten had his surgery on Sep 17th after there was a suspect area found on his latest CT. The plan was diagnostic laparascopy and PIPAC (->ask google) if neccessary. Well.. the result... they had to remove several "Verwachsungen" (scar tissue? don't know the english word...Kathi please help) and took some biopsy samples but after it did not look like peritoreal mets they did not do the pressorized chemo. Kind of good news. And even better news: both samples (liver + perit.) were benign. Hurray.

Today, Oct 1st, he met with his Onc to talk about the results and the next steps. Well, he is still considered NED - hurray hurray! On Dec 15th they will do annother CT to visualize the new status quo after the latest surgery but for the moment we can relax.

Thanks tou you all for your support during the last 2 years. You cannot imagine how much help you were (and still are!)

A big huf from Germany

Petra

PS: As usual we will "celebrate" the results by some travels... Nov 4th we will leave for 3 weeks on the nice french island of Guadeloupe to stay in this cute houses http://tinyurl.com/p7nxyck and  http://tinyurl.com/ob9heol

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
    #2
    Good news

    We do so like to hear good news, and celebrate with you and  Thorsten. 

    I hope you can get some much neeeded and deserved rest. 

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  • lp1964
    lp1964 CSN Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    #3
    Dear Petra,

    Even though surgery is no fun, I'm glad you came out of it with good news. I wish you a speedy recovery and good luck with the follow up.

    Laz

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  • annalexandria
    annalexandria CSN Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #4
    That's great news!

    I'm assuming they had to remove "adhesions", which is what they call scar tissue in the abdomen (and maybe other areas too, not sure).  Anyway, the fact that it was benign and not peritoneal mets is HUGE.  So happy for both of you!

    Big hugs~AA

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  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 CSN Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #5
    Great news, Petra.  You must

    Great news, Petra.  You must be so relieved.  I am very happy for you both.

     

    Chelsea

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  • thxmiker
    thxmiker CSN Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    #6
    WOW, That is Great News!  

    WOW, That is Great News!   Now it is time for you time relax and your husband to heal.

     

    We are sending our thoughts and prayers from the mountians in Arizona, USA.

    Best Always,  mike

     

    PS  I may times thought my cancer was more difficult for my wife then me. I accepted that I have cancer and have to battle, and she stresses about my cancer.  You will need to find the balance.

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  • danker
    danker CSN Member Posts: 1,276 Member
    #7
    Petra

    What great news.!! So I assume he is NED.  Good luck to you both!

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  • emma_s
    emma_s CSN Member Posts: 22
    #8
    Fantastic news!

    Fantastic news, Petra! Feel very happy for you!

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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #9
    Petra

    Whooooo Hooooo, what a relief for you both!!!! I am so glad to hear this.  Onward Ho to the next victory!!

    Winter Marie

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  • Semira
    Semira CSN Member Posts: 381 Member
    #10
    Update

    Edited the usual post to give some updates...

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  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 CSN Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #11
    Those houses look great.

    Those houses look great.  Have a wonderful trip.

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  • LindaK.
    LindaK. CSN Member Posts: 506 Member
    #12
    Semira said:

    Update

    Edited the usual post to give some updates...

    Great news, enjoy

    Thanks for updating.  I tried to open the links you posted and this comment came up:

    Sorry, nouvellesiles.com is not currently accessible because it is categorized as porn

     

    I thought it was pretty funny.  Enjoy your trip!

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  • Semira
    Semira CSN Member Posts: 381 Member
    #13
    LindaK. said:

    Great news, enjoy

    Thanks for updating.  I tried to open the links you posted and this comment came up:

    Sorry, nouvellesiles.com is not currently accessible because it is categorized as porn

     

    I thought it was pretty funny.  Enjoy your trip!

    LOL

    Wuahahahahaha *laugh*

    Well, the climate may be hot but not pornografic *grin*. But if your computer does not like the page of "nouvellesantilles" (that's the travel agency)you may try the google picture search: Look for "bungalow cythère guadeloupe" and "bungalow acomat-bellevue guadeloupe". At least I see a lot of nice pics of those houses.

    Still laughing

    Petra

     

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  • abrub
    abrub CSN Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    #14
    Bonne vacances!

    Guadeloupe is gorgeous!  Drink it in and celebrate,

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  • Semira
    Semira CSN Member Posts: 381 Member
    #15
    abrub said:

    Bonne vacances!

    Guadeloupe is gorgeous!  Drink it in and celebrate,

    It is!!!

    This is our second visit. First one was 2004 (and 2005 on the neighbour island Martinique)... such a great place and I loooooove the food and the rum :-)

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  • hippiechicks
    hippiechicks CSN Member Posts: 509 Member
    #16
    whoo hoooo!!!  Congrats on

    whoo hoooo!!!  Congrats on that wonderful news!!! I am so happy to hear that today!  Sending wishes for continued NED and a safe and wondreful trip! My best to you both! Cool

     

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  • Gavin63
    Gavin63 CSN Member Posts: 98 Member
    #17
    CONGRATS

    Hi Petra,

    Congrats to both of you for coming out with good results on Thorstan's surgery. NED is the most soothing word I would like to hear from anyone fighting this dreadful decease.

    Its 2 months since I joined this wonderful forum & it has become part of  my family. Concern & affection of the CSN members towards other fellow members is amazing.

    Good luck to Thorstan for an eternal NED

    Gavin   

     

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