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Lol099 — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:05:53 GMT

Hi I was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer on Tuesday and it has spread to my liver the tumors I found out today are huge 11cm in bowel and 5cm in liver. I start chemo on Tuesday and the hope is we can shrink them enough to cut them out.

I am 38 normally fit and well I have 2 young children 3 & 5 which I am finding the hardest to deal with.

I have requested not to know any time frames for expected life as I would like to hope and pray with every bit my soul that the chemo works so after the initial round and the redo tests I think I will be more prepared to deal with that question.

it’s all still like a dream, one minute I’m positive next I’m bawling my eyes out.

I find comfort in reading through this forum as everyone is unique and no one asked for this path be we can share a become better informed and also not alone.

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sch — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 02:48:15 GMT

Hi @Lol099

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It's a lot to take in and process so quickly.

I was 40 when diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer and like yourself I was fit and had 2 young children.

While it's important to be realistic about outcomes, it's just as important to live with hope for the future.

Seek advise on treatments and possible treatments, and do everything you can to give yourself the best possible chance at a good outcome.

Your life is not over and your treatment has only just begun. People can give a long time with treatment.

Don't just give in. Fight with everything you have. You just never know what you might be able to achieve.

-s

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Nat18 — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:19:32 GMT

Hey Lol099

My husband (31) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bowel Cancer a bit over a month ago. We understand all the fears and tears!

Fortunately his primary tumor in his bowel could be cut out but we to are now on a chemo journey to try and shrink the secondary tumors in his liver, at least 7 of them. The unknowns are the hardest part

I also can't believe what we are going through!

But we can't loose hope, they are making amazing medical progress on metastatic bowel cancer and with age and fitness on your side (and my husband's) I to pray for amazing outcomes.

My best wishes to you and your family!

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Lol099 — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:08:40 GMT

Thank you some good advice

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Lol099 — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:11:11 GMT

Thank you I am being very positive I’m still here and doing everything as normal atm so I will remain focused and just fight every single day. Best of luck to you and your family it’s comforting to know we are not alone.

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Jim644 — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:15:30 GMT

Best of luck, pray 🙏 alot.

I was diagnosed with Laryngeal throat cancer stage 4-5 weeks ago

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Newtocancer — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:57:11 GMT

Hi Lol,

Very sorry to hear if your diagnosis. I got the same as you and am working through my chemo.

I try to keep as normal as possible though it's not always easy. So many appointments to keep and wondering if you are going to suffer a side effect. I have been fortunate in this regard just suffering tiredness mainly.

Best advice I could give is if you have a faith it is of the most tremendous help to you at this time.

There was a study done where people with serious illnesses were divided into two groups. One had people praying for them, the other didn't. The study result showed those who had someone praying for them tended to have a better outcome than those who didn't.

Let me know if you would like me to pray for you.

God Bless

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Heids75 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:00:26 GMT

I know you posted this in forum back in Oct and hoping your registration to this forum is still active.
reading your forum was like reading my own diagnoses back in January.
20cm tumor in bowel that was surgically removed but it has spread to my liver also.
Only on my second round of chemo.

How are you going? It all so scary even though I feel good. I don’t even feel like I have cancer but I really don’t know what that is meant to feel like.

here is hoping your treatment is going well 💪💪

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Aly92 — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:03:57 GMT

Lol099 , do you have an update on your diagnosis? I am praying for your chemo currently 😞

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Lol099 — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:29:52 GMT

Hello thanks for asking, well chemo reduced my tumors massively YIPEE was worth it, so are able to operate:) had a bowel resection 4 weeks ago no bag and recovered really well and due to have a liver resection end of April removing about 60% so considering it was inoperative I am so thankful I am at this point unsure of mop up chemo at this stage.
how about you?

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Aly92 — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:01:14 GMT

That was a FANTASTIC update!!! I’m so happy for you!! I’ll keep praying the completely obliterate the tumors. Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I’m good too, mostly heavy grieving and it’s a lot of trauma for me because going through any form of cancer in your family’s life is very traumatic. Thanks for asking. It’s much better now thanks to loads of prayer. Keep fighting!

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Heids75 — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:51:57 GMT

I had my bowel resection ( 20 cm) Feb 1st and I had 2 rounds of chemo with 1 type and 2 rounds of chemo with 2 types now. ( 4 rounds completed) The second one is to kill the cancer cells in the liver as there are 4 of them spread apart so inoperable at this stage. I have not had a scan yet since starting chemo but that is due in 3 weeks time. 😬😬😬
that’s the scary part as I actually feel well besides some tingling in the hands.
While I am on this new chemo, I can’t have surgery for 6 weeks, if that is possible.
gives me hope, that you mentioned yours was inoperable and now your going to have surgery. That’s wonderful news.
your diagnoses is a mirror image of mine and I hope it continues that way…so please keep updating as it’s surely helping me and I am sure others.

all The very best for the surgery. Sending positive vibes your way.

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Newtocancer — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:39:45 GMT

Hello Lol,

Great news to hear that your tumours have shrunk have shrunk, praise God. So have mine up to 50% at last CT scan.

Please note that you very much on my prayer list It is is your faith in Christ Jesus that will get you through. Or for that matter anyone us getting through.

God Bless

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BytheBeach — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:27:00 GMT

I’ll pray for both of you that God bless and heal you in the name of Jesus.

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BytheBeach — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:27:35 GMT

Amen

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BytheBeach — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:29:02 GMT

Hallelujah! I’m so happy to hear your news!

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BytheBeach — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:30:33 GMT

I’m sending positive vibes to all on this thread! 🥰🤗

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BytheBeach — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:31:44 GMT

You’re on my prayer list you beautiful-souled person. 🥰🙏

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Lol099 — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:36:33 GMT

Hi everyone just posting a quick update 😀

I have just had my second surgery (first one bowel resection in feb) a liver resection open surgery and removed 50% of my liver and I am 4 weeks post op and feeling pretty good back to mum duties haha. I am waiting for my appointment with my oncologist to discuss my next steps maybe chemo but I’m not that keen however will see what the next lot of scans show and go from there. I’m staying positive and so proud I am where I am, last October it was all doom and gloom and today I’m here I’m myself with no restrictions on my life.

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Heids75 — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:44:14 GMT

That’s so wonderful to hear. 👏👏

Enjoy those Mumma duties.