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(5/1/52 - 11/19/09)

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sue (sue123)


June 27, 2007


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Michigan


5-1-52

Cancer Info


Colon and Rectal Cancer


colon cancer


6-03


Stage 4


Yes


Lymph Node Removal, Re-excision Surgery


Fluorouracil


How it hurts soooo many people!


I live to the fullest everyday.


Pray for everyone's pain and suffering.


animic—I also have lupus and this was found on a routine blood test. I had no other symtoms. Had I got a colonoscopy one year earlier at age 50, I probably would not have got cancer. Please have a colonoscopy at least by age 50! Earlier if there is a family history or if you have symtoms.

6-03 stage 3 colon cancer. Removed right colon, gallbladder, ovaries and lymph nodes (one positve)
12-06 stage 4 colon/liver cancer. Had 1/3 liver removed and swollen nodes near by (positive). Detected by CEA blood test-the pet scan. Did 28 days of radiation, then onto oral chemo therapy. I take Xeloda 21 days a month. I have been on this now for 8 months.
Febuary 08- spread to lungs—now on chemo therapy IV’s (folfox6, Avastin 5FU-levo and Oxi) 6 hours one day-4 hours next day and wear fanny pack filled with chemo for 48 hours at the same time as treatments. I do this every other week.

28 days after second surgery. Felt ok until the last week in which I was very tired.


6-03—36 weeks of IV chemo therapy. Had problems with severe diarrah, nausa and fatigue 3 days out of 7. Slightly ill the rest of the days with same symtoms, but milder.
2007—doing much better on chemo therapy by adding alternitves. (read below)
12-07- oral Xeloda (chemo therapy). Take for 2 weeks straight 2 times a day, then one week off. Side effects are slight now that I take fermented wheat germ, green wheatgrass and mangoseed juice. The juice improved my energy level a lot! I think we are seeing some results from the fermented wheatgerm as we are now starting to see on my cat scans that things have kind of stopped. In the England Cancer Journal they have proved that fermented wheat germ can slow and sometime cure cancers. The mangoseed juice is made in Asia, this is the only place it grows. It is extremely high levels of antioxidants! Knock on wood I haven’t been sick since I started it! I also only eat organic (as much as I can) I eat lot’s of greens and fruits. I get protein from the grains and I also eat a lot of nuts. I have felt so much better since doing this it is unbelievable.. I have hand and foot syndrome that this chemo can cause..this can/is be very painful.
Febuary 08-New treatments of folfox6, Avastin and 5FU—extreme fatigue-nausa-diarreha-controled by medications for the most part. Need to rest a lot.




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January 2, 2008

2008
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Reflecting on 2007:

I made it thorough having part of my liver removed.
I made it through 28 radiation treatments.
I made it through taking chemo therapy orally 21 days every month (still doing).
I made it through 4 cat scans, 1 pet scan, EKG;s, Echocardiograms and many, many blood tests and Dr. appointments.
I made it through 2007’s beautiful Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, enjoying the changes of each season.
I made it through my son’s (Amanda) wedding shower and wedding.
I made it through lupus without any complications.
I am thankful that I am still alive.
I am thankful for being able to see and visit with many of my distant cousins.
I am thankful for all the wonderful memories of our families Sunday breakfast’s.
I am thankful for my loving, kind Bill who has done everything in his power to make me happy and safe.
I am thankful that Bill was by my side all year as well as my son’s, Amanda, my friends and sister Carol.
I am thankful for my many wonderful friends.
I am thankful for all of Sonny’s wonderful dinners.
I am thankful knowing that all year if I needed anything, all I had to do was pick up the phone, with a very long list of friends and family that were always right here for me.
I am thankful for my sister Carol who took me to many Dr’ appointments that were difficult for her.
I am thankful that we got to see our Goddaughter and her daughter whom we love very much.
I am thankful for my ChemoAngel Peggy.
I am thankful that Peggy is who she is, a stranger that has become my very dear friend, for her kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity in man kind.
I am thankful to my ChemoAngel Lauren who is also a very thoughtful person that has come into my life in 2007.
I am thankful for God who I can talk to 24/7.
I love my life even though I am battling cancer.
I loved life in 2007 even though.
I pray 2008 will bring happiness to all my family, friends and friends to be.
I pray I live a long time with all the joy and happiness that it brings to me.
I pray I can stay healthy and not be a burden on anyone ever.
I pray everyone is healthy and happy.

Happy 2008 everyone!

Posted on January 2, 2008 at 4:34:13 PM by sue (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 11 comments)



that was very nice. i love you mom.

Posted on January 2, 2008 at 5:12:17 PM by your son brett. (unverified)

Well said {{{{{{{Sue}}}}}}}. You have such a beautiful spirit…I pray God never throws away the mold He used when He created you. Healing Light to you, Sue. And a Happy New Year to you and your family. May this be your recovering completely year…please God, let it be so.

God’s Love With Angels Around You Always

Posted on January 2, 2008 at 5:27:05 PM by Gayle (unverified)

This list really hits home on what is really important in life…well said, and beautiful, Sue. May 2008 bring you many more blessings and healing.

Posted on January 2, 2008 at 5:45:19 PM by Deb (unverified)

Absolutely amazing what you went through this past year and survived. What a wonderful family you have.

I know that you will continue your fight in 2008 supported by that wonderful family.

avatar Posted on January 2, 2008 at 9:03:53 PM by carolmcb

Sue, this is my chemo schedule.

Week 1 of cycle – Taxol & Avastin
Week 2 of cycle – Taxol
Week 3 of cycle – Taxol & Avastin
Week 4 of cycle – no chemo

I receive the chemo in IV form 1 time per week at the medical center in the chemotherapy center. Currently, I am on a Monday cycle.

After my week off the cycle begins again.

While Taxol is a standard chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, Avastin is not. I am in a clinical trial for Avastin and breast cancer.

If you have any other questions, please let me know.

avatar Posted on January 2, 2008 at 9:13:10 PM by carolmcb

Way to go Sue! You have so much to be thankful for…so many blessings in your life. You are truly rich. Huge hug…Grace

avatar Posted on January 2, 2008 at 9:52:03 PM by sky

Well said. We should all concentrate on what we are thankful for.
Donna

avatar Posted on January 3, 2008 at 6:06:48 AM by stage4

You’ve said it all.. Made me think of my own past year I pray for all of us that we can reflect on 2008.. Best wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Cheryl

Posted on January 3, 2008 at 3:10:34 PM by Anonymous
SUE-SUE,
Although you have been through all of this, your light is still glowing brighter than ever. Soft hugs are being sent your way. I hope this year of 2008 will be the year you find yourself standing in the middle of remission for both the cancer and that of Old Brother Wolf. The Wolf has a strong hold on me and won’t let go. Glad I am not battling something else with him. You are so sweet and kind and always doing for others. Take care of yourself. Bekind to yourself. The do a random act of kindness for someone.
Posted on January 3, 2008 at 4:09:52 PM by Kris (unverified)

To Sue and ALL of you who commented on Sue’s beautiful spirit and inner light. Sue, you have inspired us all. I immediately began to think of my list…what I survived, and what I am thankful for. I needed a mental boost, and you provided it. Shine On gentle spirit! Gaile

avatar Posted on January 3, 2008 at 5:13:10 PM by gaile

You are an amazing person. You are loving, kind, warm hearted, strong in so many ways that we aren’t even aware of, and you have an awesome soul. I am so honored to have you in my life. I pray for you every day. Prayer is a powerful tool. I pray that 2008 will be the year that you beat the cancer. I love you and many blessings to you! Vikki

avatar Posted on January 3, 2008 at 6:15:26 PM by vikki



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