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sue (sue123)


June 27, 2007


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Michigan


5-1-52


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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April 6, 2008

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Yes I know it has been awhile since I have been here. Time just seems to fly by so fast. I did another round of my 3 day long chemo’s and fanny pack (48 hours). It wasn’t too bad at all (knock on wood for the next 10 treatments). I was mainly very fatigued for a few days…which I hate! That really cramps my style—you know——got things to do, places to go…etc…! AND, I did get chemo brain pretty bad! How does this happen with chemo anyway?? I know it is real..even asked my Dr. He said yes, some get chemo brain bad. Well, darn it, I hate starting a topic of conversation with someone and then completely forgetting what the heck I am even talking about! I know I have always been a bit screwy but come on! Tuesday I start up again…chemo and Avastin for 5 hours Tues., 3 hours chemo Wed. fanny pack for 48 hours, removable of that 48 hours later. Geezzz, and I wonder why my brain is over-loaded—and cannot keep up with my mouth! LOL!
Hope you are all doing well….spring has sprung here and are we ever enjoying watching all the new buds on the tress and plants starting to show their heads through the soil….just beautiful..Mother nature!
I have yet another blog here: http://cancersucksbigtime.wordpress.com/
Until next time…

Sue,
I always enjoy the sparkle I hear in your words. I can imagine sitting and talking with you and having a great energetic conversation. Our lives are what they are (not too profound) and I have discovered that it is best to just deal with our circumstances and discuss the details as one would any other part of our lives.

I so identify with that chemo brain nonsense. I have been an idiot since this started. It sounds like you aren’t forgetful all the time, but more so when you are receiving treatment. Lucky you. Isn’t spring wonderful? It has changed my outlook and energy. I continue to pray for you and for all of us who are fighting this fight. Hugs, Gaile

Gaile-I have the chemo brain up until about 2 days when I am to start chemo again which is very 2 weeks. And, about forgetfullness! Oh my I have that bad! Thank goodness for stick on’s! They are all over the house! And car! LOL! I hope your feeling well Gail. Please let me know. I am praying for you also!

Sue, After reading what you have to go through, I see that you are a great trooper yourself. I just love your sense of humor and your positive attitude. These things help us make it through. Also, chemo brain seems to become permanent as you get older. I hate that too. Hang in there and keep fighting the fight. My thoughts, prayers and love will be with you always. Hugs, Joyce

Dear Sue; chemo brain seems to be rampant these days. Guess it came from overseas you know how it goes, viruses and all! Don’t feel bad it only makes us realize that we aren’t perfect after all. I see how great your sense of humour is so that must be the trade off. Hope you make it through this next bout of chemo without too many side effects. Keep up the great fighting spirit. You inspire us all. Weeze from Canada eh

Thinking about ya!

Hugs Sherri

Thinking of you so very often sweetheart.. sending you everyday prayers..oodles of kisses.. tons of Love..and a million hugs x x x Tina

hi sue, good to see you back. i am amazed that you’ve posted as much as you have been! i’m keeping tabs on you and your amazing fight. keep writing and we’ll keep on reading

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