Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Kris, I just loved your email to Karima! And what great advice, too. I really love this board! I am more or less a lurker--rather than one who has cc experience, but I have learned so much from everyone. My brother and sister-in-law both have cancer, so my knowledge is second-hand. But I do try to " keep up " reading everything that I can. Betty Younger brother in KY. age-62 10/01 CC; resection; TMN stage: pT3N2MX (Stage III) 5FU/Lev-6 months 9/03 PET showed recurrent met (left para-aortic malignant lymph nodes); Xeloda/Oxiplatin infusions and 25 radiation treatments Hospitalized 2/04--8 days severe hand/foot syndrome & diahrrea- 30 lb weight loss; colonscopy-clear. Infection. Finished treatment after hospitalization. On cancer Vacation @ present; Waiting one month before another PET May 10 - PET showed NED June 30 - next scheduled PET scan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Kris, I just loved your email to Karima! And what great advice, too. I really love this board! I am more or less a lurker--rather than one who has cc experience, but I have learned so much from everyone. My brother and sister-in-law both have cancer, so my knowledge is second-hand. But I do try to " keep up " reading everything that I can. Betty Younger brother in KY. age-62 10/01 CC; resection; TMN stage: pT3N2MX (Stage III) 5FU/Lev-6 months 9/03 PET showed recurrent met (left para-aortic malignant lymph nodes); Xeloda/Oxiplatin infusions and 25 radiation treatments Hospitalized 2/04--8 days severe hand/foot syndrome & diahrrea- 30 lb weight loss; colonscopy-clear. Infection. Finished treatment after hospitalization. On cancer Vacation @ present; Waiting one month before another PET May 10 - PET showed NED June 30 - next scheduled PET scan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Kris, I just loved your email to Karima! And what great advice, too. I really love this board! I am more or less a lurker--rather than one who has cc experience, but I have learned so much from everyone. My brother and sister-in-law both have cancer, so my knowledge is second-hand. But I do try to " keep up " reading everything that I can. Betty Younger brother in KY. age-62 10/01 CC; resection; TMN stage: pT3N2MX (Stage III) 5FU/Lev-6 months 9/03 PET showed recurrent met (left para-aortic malignant lymph nodes); Xeloda/Oxiplatin infusions and 25 radiation treatments Hospitalized 2/04--8 days severe hand/foot syndrome & diahrrea- 30 lb weight loss; colonscopy-clear. Infection. Finished treatment after hospitalization. On cancer Vacation @ present; Waiting one month before another PET May 10 - PET showed NED June 30 - next scheduled PET scan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Dear Kris, Thanks for your wonderful message. I cannot remember if I answered it or not. Today on my day off, I saw 3 doctors, had the oil changed and got a pedicure! Your note was so very informative. Like you, I would probably opt for a permanent " ostomy " rather than cut back on my life activities. They are why we enjoy life so. I work and also sing for senior citizens and we have a show on August 12th which is why i have the surgery set for July 27th. I am tired tonight. Thank you so much again. Karima Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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