"Laura,
Mothers are heaven sent. There is no recipe book or manual as how to raise or take care of a child but somehow they do it in their own caring and tender way. All of us are dependent on our parents for food, clothing, shelter and mainly…"
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Laura C. commented on Michael Carver's blog post Happy Mothers Day To All The Mothers That Share Here"Michael, What a beautiful tribute to your mother. I am sure she was a wonderful woman and mother because she raised such a wonderful and special son. Your writing brought tears to my eyes. My mother was the same way, always…"
"Hi Laura, thank you so much for sharing that site with me. I will check it in a bit. I guess I dispense information that I think will be helpful on chat, however taking my own medicine I seem to choke on it :(. Its that riding the turbulent seas of…"
Laura C. commented on Michael Carver's blog post The Pet Scan Pendulum Swung Not In My Favor :)."Hi My Brother, I don't know if you are into any guided healing meditations but I recently came across this one and want to share it with you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DD4m2NKPY0
It is a Christian Guided Meditation.…"
Pat Febbraro left a comment for Laura C."Hi Laura,
Hope you and Baci are doing well and just wanted to drop you a note hoping your doing as best as you can be expected to do. Im was glad to here you got out with your friends and got to enjoy life a bit. You sure deserve it to say the…"
"Hi Lil sis and Baci: You know the old saying when it rains it pours :(. I got the equivalent of Vicoden for the pain that I am experiencing around my leg and rash and my lower back. Unfortunately I lost a 90 day perscription while riding back in the…"
Kathleen Smith left a comment for Laura C."Hi Laura! How are things?
I went for a consult at Wake Forest two weeks ago. The onc there agreed with staying on Vectibix even with a rising CEA, until there is significant growth, which he said is twenty percent. Then, he recommended going back to…"
Pat Febbraro left a comment for Laura C."Hi Laura, I see the International Woman of Mystery has shown her face. Dont know why you have been hiding that beautiful smile all this time. Hope you and Baci are doing well. Nice to put a face to a name.
Hugs
Pat"
"Laura, I wanted to share some pictures with you. Hope you enjoy them and I hope I can get these to you Colleen%20and%20Michael.jpgSonny%20Bird.jpgMitzie%20the%20Eskie%20American%20our%20Pup.jpg Now you know what your brother from another looks…"
Kathleen Smith left a comment for Laura C."Dear Laura,
Jeanne M. suggested that I contact you re your long-term survival with lung mets, I think. I'm progressing slowly on Vectibix with iri and am panicking, sort of. Jeanne was talking about seeing docs who "think out of the…"
"Hi Laura, I am having my first surgery next Tuesday (the 13th of March). I went to Vegas for a fling as my doctor said I would "feel like crap" (her words) for about 4 months with the two surgeries back to back. I don't…"
Karen D Black left a comment for Laura C."Hi Laura,I was diagnosed in 2009-with colon cancer that had gone to my liver;I had folfox chemo;A liver resection;Last March i had radiofrequencyablation;Now i have a recurrance on right lobe of liver-about 1-inch big.Before my rfa in March my…"
"Hi Laura, I am overwhelmed with the news that you just shared with me. Alot to grasp in such a short amount of time. The combanation of Baci feeling ill and now these turn of events in your life is alot to handle. I am glad that you have your sister…"
"Hi Laura, I know this was not the best of days for you and Baci. I am concerned about both of you. You and Baci are my friends and when one hurts so do I. I believe all will be well when the Vet calls you to pick up your Pup. I think the world…"
"Hi Laura, thank you for your thoughtful email. The chemo cafe went well. In record time like a few hours I was in and out. However, I had to wait for meds at the pharmacy. Lucky I have been in the military. There is alot of that hurry up and wait…"
"Hi Little Sister, just a short note "Miss you". I am on the chemo-express today but when I come home I will be looking for you on line if you are available and of course my other friends. Have a wonderful massage. Michael"
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- Long Island, N.Y.
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- Patient/Survivor
- Race and Ethnicity: [select only one]
- White (non-Hispanic)
- (Patients/Survivors Only) Type of Cancer: [select only one]
- Colon Cancer
- (Patients/Survivors Only) What stage were you diagnosed? [select only one]
- Stage 4
- (Patients/Survivors Only) Diagnosis Date:
- March 30, 2006
- (Patients/Survivors Only) Chemotherapy Received:
- Fluoroucil (5-FU), Xeloda (Capecitabine), Avastin (Bevacizumab), Vectibix (Panitumumab), Camptosar (Irinotecan/CPT-11), Eloxatin (Oxaliplatin), Erbitux (Cetuximab), Other
- (Patients/Survivors Only) If you have metastates, please note where:
- Liver, Lungs, Thyroid, Lymph Nodes
- About Me:
- Surgeries: Colon Resection, Hepatic Pump Implant, Liver Resection, Right Lobe of Thyroid removed, Tumors removed from both Lungs.
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- At 8:33pm on May 17, 2012,
Michael Carver said…
Laura,
Mothers are heaven sent. There is no recipe book or manual as how to raise or take care of a child but somehow they do it in their own caring and tender way. All of us are dependent on our parents for food, clothing, shelter and mainly love. I cant even imagine those kinds of responsibilites because we dont have children. I was not a good boy growing up more like a hellian. I was still loved unconditionally by my Mother. If I only had one opportunity to see my Mom again I would hold her as tight as I could, smell her hair - the fragrence that I soley miss, and tell her over and over how much I love her as my tears come streaming down as they are doing now. God I miss her. Life is so beautiful I am addicted to it and my friends on here. Love you Laura. xoxox
- At 7:43pm on May 3, 2012,
Hi Laura, thank you so much for sharing that site with me. I will check it in a bit. I guess I dispense information that I think will be helpful on chat, however taking my own medicine I seem to choke on it :(. Its that riding the turbulent seas of life and when we are finally in calm waters there is a damm 100' water fall just 10' feet away from us:) ready to smother us and screw our day up. This my friend will take awhile for me to get my head wrapped around it. There is no concrete plan at this moment but I am running quickly out of the chemo options and that has me a bit concerned. Thank you Laura my sister. I love you and Baci so very much. xoxox Michael
- At 1:24am on May 1, 2012, Pat Febbraro said…
Hi Laura,
Hope you and Baci are doing well and just wanted to drop you a note hoping your doing as best as you can be expected to do. Im was glad to here you got out with your friends and got to enjoy life a bit. You sure deserve it to say the least. I will be scarce in chat, chemo is kicking my ass and Im not feeling to hot but thats another story, remember it is what it is. Be well and know you are always in my prayers my friend.
Be Well,
Pat
- At 8:38pm on April 19, 2012,
Hi Lil sis and Baci: You know the old saying when it rains it pours :(. I got the equivalent of Vicoden for the pain that I am experiencing around my leg and rash and my lower back. Unfortunately I lost a 90 day perscription while riding back in the van today. That sucks big time. I am waiting for other meds being mailed to me. I take 5 pills a day for 7 days and that should take care of the "shingles look alike issue". I am not contagious or anything crazy like that. Today was the first day I took 75% of the erbitux. I noticed immediately my voice is rough - side effect from that, but so far no abrasive rash :). Possibly next Thursday I will ramp up to 100% and put my big boy pants on. How have you and Baci been. Are you eating ok with no nausea. Strength coming back, taking Ms. Baci on walks :). I cant wait to meet you in Baltimore. I booked the tickets and took out "flight insurance" just in case. I never know what the future holds with my health unfortunately. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post and respond. I just want to let everyone know that chemo can give us this crap as well. God Bless you and Backi and Michael always loves his Little Sister:). xoxoxoxo
- At 8:51pm on April 9, 2012, Kathleen Smith said…
Hi Laura! How are things?
I went for a consult at Wake Forest two weeks ago. The onc there agreed with staying on Vectibix even with a rising CEA, until there is significant growth, which he said is twenty percent. Then, he recommended going back to try xelox and then Regorafenib. He mentioned stereotactic radiosurgery, but my onc thinks I have too many lung nodules. He says they are unlikely to decrease in number. So that is the news from here. Thanks, and hope you are doing well!
- At 4:45pm on April 9, 2012,
sue kidera said… So glad to see your face, even thought the resolution is fuzzy! I am thinking of you and wondering what your plan of action is right now. I have a scan tomorrow. 6 Folfuri and vectibix down. Hoping for a good reults. I have been emailing with a surgeon at Rosewell who is interested in my case. I'm thinking maybe a combo of this chemo and some surgery might be my best result. I know that has always bee the approach for you and I. Jus wondering what you are up to. Sue
- At 11:20am on March 28, 2012, Pat Febbraro said…
Hi Laura, I see the International Woman of Mystery has shown her face. Dont know why you have been hiding that beautiful smile all this time. Hope you and Baci are doing well. Nice to put a face to a name.
Hugs
Pat
- At 4:53pm on March 26, 2012,
Laura, I wanted to share some pictures with you. Hope you enjoy them and I hope I can get these to you Colleen%20and%20Michael.jpgSonny%20Bird.jpgMitzie%20the%20Eskie%20American%20our%20Pup.jpg Now you know what your brother from another looks like. Have a wonderful day you and Baci. Love you Sis. Michael
- At 9:12pm on March 19, 2012,
Jeanne A said… Hi Laura, just wanted to say I'm thinking of you. How did the ultrasound go? Have you heard yet what the plan is to resolve the stones? I'm doing well these past few days. Chemo #8 on Weds. I hate missing chat - because I miss you! This morning I had a 10 am phone call for recording a radio show on CRC! It was for Cancer Support Community, the org where I go to my support group. I'll post when & where it will be aired.
Tomorrow morning, Tues, I have a 10 am CT scan (chat starts at 9 here). It'll be good to see how the chemo is working at this point, especially with the 20% dose reduction.
What have you been doing? Did you have a good St Pat's dinner with your family?
Thinking of you, hoping the pain stays away,
Jeanne
- At 1:47pm on March 17, 2012, Kathleen Smith said…
Dear Laura,
Jeanne M. suggested that I contact you re your long-term survival with lung mets, I think. I'm progressing slowly on Vectibix with iri and am panicking, sort of. Jeanne was talking about seeing docs who "think out of the box." She said you would know a lot about this. Please forgive me if somehow you got this comment twice. It's my first time leaving a message on someone's wall! Thanks.
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