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5-year battle

menright
menright CSN Member Posts: 256 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Well it has been 5-years sinced diagnosis.  Stage IV colin cancer with Mets to Liver, Lung, bone.  I have had 3 surgeries, multiple chemo rounds, some radiation, lung ablation and a few items I am forgetting.

The key is I am still here fighting.  I have traveled to several treatment sites, St Francis - CT; Sloan Kettering - NY; UCONN medical - CT and Moores Cancer Center UCSD - CA.  It has been a journey I would have rather not taken, but as everything in life, I a relatively well.

This forum has provided many a comfort.  It has been awhile but I enjoy being a part of the larger picture fight against cancer.  Best wihes to all, you will remain in my prayers.

Mike

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  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood CSN Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #2
    so nice

    too see you again and i am so glad you are still here to join us.its been a ride for me too as i was dx stage 4 in jan.2011 so i will be on chemo for life too many spots in my lungs now.just trying to take it one day at a time,thanks for checking in....Godbless...johnnybegood

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  • jen2012
    jen2012 CSN Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #3
    Hi Mike
    Thanks for posting. Are you NED now? It always makes me wonder why some do so much better than others. Glad to hear you are well!
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  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 CSN Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #4
    Wow, what a success story!

    Wow, what a success story!  Thank you for taking the time to post.  Your words will give hope and encouragement to so many.

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  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 CSN Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #5
    Thank you for the update

    Thank you for the update

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  • Phil64
    Phil64 CSN Member Posts: 838 Member
    #6
    Cheers to you!

    Mike,

     

    Cheers to you for fighting the good fight and for sharing your journey with us!

    Never Give Up!

    Love and Light to you and all!

    Phil

    Blog: http://pscamihorn.me/

     

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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #7
    Mike

    Mike,

    It is so good to hear from you!  You are an incredible man and you keep going.  Thanks for checking in.

    Aloha,

    Kathleen

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  • Coloncancerblows
    Coloncancerblows CSN Member Posts: 296 Member
    #8
    Mike,
    I haven't had the

    Mike,

    I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you.  I joined earlier this year.  We are all fighting the same battle which stinks but every day here is a blessing. 

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  • Gavin63
    Gavin63 CSN Member Posts: 98 Member
    #9
    Hi Mike,
    I am new to the

    Hi Mike,

    I am new to the forum & it’s just 2 months since I joined. I love this forum as everyone is ever ready to help the members by sharing their experiences in this long journey. So glad to read your post & it is a huge encouragement to newly diagnosed friends. I am diagnosed as stage III CRC with regional Mets found in 4 surrounding Lymph Nodes during the rectal resection in July 2013. Just began the Chemo Rad & more Chemo to follow. A challenging year ahead.

    Good Luck to you.

    Gavin

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