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Hi Julie, I can definitely relate to your situation. I also have two children, ages 15 & 12, and the thought of ever leaving them is something I choose not to think about. I just tell myself that it is not an option in my world and I’m sticking to it. I am glad to hear of your “stable” news. We would love to hear that the tumors have gotten smaller or, better yet, have disappeared, but stable is something positive. Don’t ever give up on total disappearance. It may sound cliche, but miracles do happen. I’m told that I’m a miracle, but I don’t think I’ll ever feel confident enough to believe I am cancer-free. I had very extensive surgery to remove my tumor, 3/4 of my liver & much reconstruction, but due to the recurrent nature of this disease, I’ll always be looking over my shoulder. I have a scheduled CT Scan on 12/28 and I’m a little nervous to see what it shows, but I just let my mind stay strong & guide me. Continue to stay positive & fight with every ounce of power you have. Don’t let fear & negativity cloud your focus. If you believe that you can conquer this, then it can be done. I hope your treatment begins to shrink your tumors, or that a new treatment comes your way that brings you closer to becoming cancer-free. You are in my prayers. Please stay strong. Wishing you much health, happiness, sunshine & laughter in the New Year.
Kim
Julie,
The shrinkage of tumors is always good news. And you coming to the place of choosing to live with the cancer, putting it all in God’s hands and connecting with a loving support group is even better news. Keep it up.God Bless!
bob
Dear Julie,
I feel very similar in the ups and downs, one day anxious, the next fine. I try to remember that each day is the present and I need to be present for each day. No one can predict what the future holds for them, but we can control each day and how we approach it. Sometimes these thoughts work for me, but some days I have to remind myself.
Hang in there Julie, your news so far is good and there is no reason it should change. Have a happy and merry Christmas and may the coming year bring you more good reports and good health and good times with family and good friends.
-Randi-
Dear Julie – So happy that you have arrived at stable. Great news. What a wonderful way to start the new year. I have a friend who has had some success with diet (no spread of tumors); they do not eat meat and have started juicing. Keep up the positive attitude. Blessings to you and your family this holy season. Susan
Hi Julie,
Thank you for sharing this news with us all and letting us know how things are for you right now. And yes, stable is great news. I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and all the best for the new year.
Best wishes,
Gavin
Good Morning to each of you,
I agreed that shrinkage is great and stable is pretty darn good. My last CT scan showed that my cancer is stable and I will have another one the first week in January. I am praying for more good news.
It’s wonderful to be celebrating another Christmas with my family. And as you said, Julie, we are in God’s hands.
Merry Christmas,
TheresaHello again, Julie. You are sharing wonderful news with us. Congratulations on both, the stable and the shrinkage of the tumors.
Enjoy your season.
Best wishes,
MarionJulie,
Stable is EXCELLENT news! The peace you are are now feeling is priceless. Just remember on those days you don’t have it, it will come back. Prayer does wonders.
Merry Christmas.
KathyAnd a Merry Christmas to you Julie. I cannot think of a better Christmas gift than shrinkage then stable. Enjoy your family and have a Blessed Holiday!
I have not posted in several months. I was diagnosed in May 2010 after 1 1/2 months of doctors not being able to find the origin of a tumor on my liver and peritinium. I found a different oncologist and he found it and on May 24th and I started chemo that day. After a ct scan it was revealed I had 3 liver tumors, mets to peritinium, 2 small 2 mm spots on lung and a small spot on T9.
Dr. Lenz put me on gemzar, xeloda, and nexavar. I have been on these for 7 months. First month 25% decrease in all tumors. I have not had anymore shrinkage, but all tumors have remained stable. According to Dr. Lenz this is great.I am finally starting to be able to live with this cancer and not spend my days crying that I will my son (18) , daughter (15) and my wonderful husband. I still see my counselor once a week and take anxiety medication. I am sometimes in pain in upper abdomen and do have loss of appetite, but force myself to eat and drink ensure. After all of these months I have finally been able to put it all in God’s hands. He is one who will decide my time. I have incredible support from family, friends, and strangers. My friends formed a support group for me and we meet each Saturday at Starbucks to talk, pray, and share what’s happening in each of our lives. I feel so blessed to have them. I just want to say atthe beginning I had no hope, now I’m filled with hope and don’t have as many sad days. It took 7 months, but I now feel that the Lord is in control and everything is in his hands. Merry Christmas to all! Julie
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