Tag Archives: Stage IV Metastatic Colon Cancer

Good news on CT scan #5

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Must start this post with a confession:  Wednesday I went to the oncologist with a great deal of anticipation … even fear … faltering faith.  I even had a phobic sense the cancer was spreading … just so you know … Continue reading →

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Hope … one year and counting

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

The August 9th entry from the ‘Courageous’ calendar reads: ‘HOPE is not a fragile wish or a dream that fades with time – it’s an ANCHOR of the soul, held secure by the unchangeable promises of God.’ I would imagine … Continue reading →

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Chemo milestone: numero 20 and counting

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

This past week I hit a chemo milestone of sorts … the chemo treatment last week marked my twentieth bi-weekly treatment (with a week off here and there for vacation, recovery and good behavior … OK, maybe we better stick … Continue reading →

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FAQ: How long have you been a cancer survivor?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Before answering that question, we need to define what a cancer survivor actually is,  According to Wikipedia, a cancer survivor is someone who: has completed initial cancer management and has no apparent evidence of active disease; is living with progressive … Continue reading →

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FAQ: How long will your chemo treatments continue?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

This is the first of many posts that will appear from time to time attempting to answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) that are posed to me about my 3 C’s (cancer, chemotherapy and colostomy).  Every one of these posts will … Continue reading →

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CT scans AOK … so on to chemo #13

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Recently underwent the CT scans that happen after every four chemotherapy treatments to determine how all is going in the battle against cancer.   After seven months of chemo all is well.  The cancer isn’t spreading or retreating … just … Continue reading →

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chemotherapy treatment 12 and my archnemesis

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Today’s visit to my oncologist and the associated infusion suite marks my 12th bi-weekly chemotherapy treatment.  These bi-weekly chemotherapy visits will fill the rest of my life as long as the chemo and more importantly God’s powerful hand keeps the … Continue reading →

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