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Dear Jason.
I am so sorry your family is at this point, but I also admire your strength and unselfish attitude. And I know that having such a loving family has to be a comfort to your Mom.
I wish your Mom the quality and comfort moving forward. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Catherine
Love the word HOPE- Great news!!!!! Thank you for sharing how well Mike is doing.
Take care,
CatherineMizzey,
So happy to hear the wonderful news!
Although through a different path, my Mom is at a similar point. She had radiation and chemo which killed all cancer that could be visible on the CT and PET scans. She has been treatment free since November, but will be having another scan and blood work in Aug. Her doctor used term remission, and said we will have to wait and see. Her original prognosis was 6-12 months (in Oct 2013). We are doing our best to treasure the great place we’re at and the time we have been given.
Thank you for sharing another example of how statistics do not cover all and Best wishes for good reports in August.
Catherine
Dear Arlene,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband.
Thoughts and prayers are with you- Take care,
CatherineSo wonderful to hear about two successful surgeries!!!! I hope chemo side effects are minimal for both of you and looking forward to many positive milestones in the future.
Best wishes,
CatherineDear Jason,
I am so sorry to read this post. I agree that no one deserves this. When I first joined this group, I was surprised by seeing so many sending hugs. However, as I started to read and hear of others stories, I realize Marion has it right. So many of us wish we could be there to give the hugs in person. Instead, I make sure to hug my loved ones a bit tighter and think of all of our board members. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
CatherineDear Donna,
Welcome to the family. It took me a few days to chime in since I have been on vacation with my Mom. She was diagnosed in Oct 2013 and since they couldn’t remove the tumor, we were told she had 6 months to a year. Although there are so many heart breaking stories, there also is hope.
She first had Gem/Cis and then SIRT (radiation). As others will point out, it is so important to be at a hospital that is familiar with CC. Mom’s case was presented at the “tumor board” and it was the interventional radiologist who treated my mother and got us to the point we are at.
Keep in touch- we all wish the best for your mom,
Catherine
Hello,
My mother is at a similar point, but from SIRT (radiation) treatments rather than chemo. When we first came to the point that there was no live tumor showing on PET or CT and blood work all looked good, her doctors recommended to stay off chemo and continue with scans and blood work every 3 months. Her doctor said that chemo is very hard on the body, and she did not see anything to treat, so we have been on a treatment break and enjoying life until we see it progressing again.
I am so happy that your mom has also had such great results. Can you get a second opinion?
Best Wishes,
CatherineDear Jeanne’marie,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Catherine
Brenda-
Great news- thank you for sharing!!!! I also hope your posts will inspire people to go for that second opinion.
Take care,
CatherineCathy,
So happy for you and thankful that you keep spreading the word of Hope.
Enjoy life,
Catherine
Dear Jason,
Thank you for sharing- we love good news! While Mom was having chemo treatments, we learned that watching for dehydration was so important. Although we dreaded going back to the hospital, we learned that taking her in an getting a bag or 2 of fluids made a tremendous improvement in how she felt.
Take care,
CatherineHello,
I am sorry about your Dad’s diagnosis, but want to add my welcome and let you know that we look forward to hearing more from you.
I hope your Dad does well with the chemo.
Take care,
CatherineDear Jeff,
I am so sorry that you lost your dear wife . It is so kind for you to think of others on this board during your time of loss.
Heartfelt condolences,
Catherine
