This is mostly for TFM, but anyone can give their $.02. Recently I was
diagnosed with colon cancer, I had the surgery two-weeks ago, but they
didn't get it all. Now it's spread to my lymph nodes, and now I I have
to be put on a regimen of chemo and possibly radiation treatments. The
reason I said delurking in the header is that I've been keeping up to
date about Christy's condition, condolences to you, TFM. Could you
please tell me how I deal with this? The oncologist said that if I don't
have these treatments, I have at minimum 5-years life expectancy. I am
going through this like a trouper, at 50 I'm to young to die. Any
thoughts?

God Bless,
Chuck Kopsho
Oceanside, California

Chuck Kopsho wrote:
> This is mostly for TFM, but anyone can give their $.02. Recently I
> was diagnosed with colon cancer, I had the surgery two-weeks ago, but
> they didn't get it all. Now it's spread to my lymph nodes, and now I
> I have to be put on a regimen of chemo and possibly radiation
> treatments. The reason I said delurking in the header is that I've
> been keeping up to date about Christy's condition, condolences to
> you, TFM. Could you please tell me how I deal with this? The
> oncologist said that if I don't have these treatments, I have at
> minimum 5-years life expectancy. I am going through this like a
> trouper, at 50 I'm to young to die. Any thoughts?

Chuck, I don't have any words of wisdom for you, but you've been
on my mind all day. I'm sending all the good thoughts I can.
50 is too young for you to go. I'm thinking that they've made such
strides in recent years, that in the next few, something will come
along for you. People beat those (5 year) predictions, I'm thinking
you will be one of them.

nancy

On Sun 31 May 2009 08:44:03p, Chuck Kopsho told us...

> This is mostly for TFM, but anyone can give their $.02. Recently I was
> diagnosed with colon cancer, I had the surgery two-weeks ago, but they
> didn't get it all. Now it's spread to my lymph nodes, and now I I have
> to be put on a regimen of chemo and possibly radiation treatments. The
> reason I said delurking in the header is that I've been keeping up to
> date about Christy's condition, condolences to you, TFM. Could you
> please tell me how I deal with this? The oncologist said that if I don't
> have these treatments, I have at minimum 5-years life expectancy. I am
> going through this like a trouper, at 50 I'm to young to die. Any
> thoughts?
>
> God Bless,
> Chuck Kopsho
> Oceanside, California

Chuck, it's doubtful I can give you any coping skills since I have no
direct experience with this. But perhaps I can give you some words of
encouragement. One of our VPs at my office is a colon cancer survivor of
12 years. At the time he was diagnosed he was in his 50s. He went through
surgery, chemo, and radiation treatments and is considered cured today.

Take advantage of every treatment available to you, even if experimental.
If a specific diet is suggested, follow it. If not, make most of your
protein fish, include plenty of cruciferous vegetables (see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruciferous_vegetables), minimize animal fats,
and increase fats like olive oil, avocados, etc.

You have my most sincere empathy in getting through this ordeal...

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Eggs Benedict is genius. Its eggs covered in eggs. I mean, come on,
that person should be the president. ~Wylie Dufresne

On Sun, 31 May 2009 20:44:03 -0700, (Chuck Kopsho)
wrote:

> This is mostly for TFM, but anyone can give their $.02. Recently I was
>diagnosed with colon cancer, I had the surgery two-weeks ago, but they
>didn't get it all. Now it's spread to my lymph nodes, and now I I have
>to be put on a regimen of chemo and possibly radiation treatments. The
>reason I said delurking in the header is that I've been keeping up to
>date about Christy's condition, condolences to you, TFM. Could you
>please tell me how I deal with this? The oncologist said that if I don't
>have these treatments, I have at minimum 5-years life expectancy. I am
>going through this like a trouper, at 50 I'm to young to die. Any
>thoughts?
>
> God Bless,
> Chuck Kopsho
> Oceanside, California

Chuck, my sister is suffering with lymphoma. We have a long way to go,
but we also have to look how far we've come with cancer treatment and
care. Many people have beat the odds. I know it's easy for me to say
keep a positive attitude because I'm not the one facing what you are.
I am hopeful and looking for recovery for my sister, and I'm hopeful
for a recovery for you also.

koko
--

There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
updated 05/26

On Sun, 31 May 2009 20:44:03 -0700, (Chuck Kopsho)
wrote:

> This is mostly for TFM, but anyone can give their $.02. Recently I was
>diagnosed with colon cancer, I had the surgery two-weeks ago, but they
>didn't get it all. Now it's spread to my lymph nodes, and now I I have
>to be put on a regimen of chemo and possibly radiation treatments. The
>reason I said delurking in the header is that I've been keeping up to
>date about Christy's condition, condolences to you, TFM. Could you
>please tell me how I deal with this? The oncologist said that if I don't
>have these treatments, I have at minimum 5-years life expectancy. I am
>going through this like a trouper, at 50 I'm to young to die. Any
>thoughts?

You will be in Crash's and my prayers, Chuck.

Carol

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.250...
| On Sun 31 May 2009 08:44:03p, Chuck Kopsho told us...
|
| > This is mostly for TFM, but anyone can give their $.02. Recently I was
| > diagnosed with colon cancer, I had the surgery two-weeks ago, but they
| > didn't get it all. Now it's spread to my lymph nodes, and now I I have
| > to be put on a regimen of chemo and possibly radiation treatments. The
| > reason I said delurking in the header is that I've been keeping up to
| > date about Christy's condition, condolences to you, TFM. Could you
| > please tell me how I deal with this? The oncologist said that if I don't
| > have these treatments, I have at minimum 5-years life expectancy. I am
| > going through this like a trouper, at 50 I'm to young to die. Any
| > thoughts?
| >
| > God Bless,
| > Chuck Kopsho
| > Oceanside, California
|
| Chuck, it's doubtful I can give you any coping skills since I have no
| direct experience with this. But perhaps I can give you some words of
| encouragement. One of our VPs at my office is a colon cancer survivor of
| 12 years. At the time he was diagnosed he was in his 50s. He went through
| surgery, chemo, and radiation treatments and is considered cured today.
|
| Take advantage of every treatment available to you, even if experimental.
| If a specific diet is suggested, follow it. If not, make most of your
| protein fish, include plenty of cruciferous vegetables (see
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruciferous_vegetables), minimize animal fats,
| and increase fats like olive oil, avocados, etc.
|
| You have my most sincere empathy in getting through this ordeal...

Wayne speaks great wisdom. I am finishing year 4 of survival of lung
cancer N2T2 Stage 3A, you will know what that means. Listen to your
doctors. Find one or two to whom you relate and who you feel sympathize
with you, and think about what they say, and when you are comfortable
follow their advice. Look until you find such doctors, then don't let go of
them. If necessary ask around everyone you know about good and
sympathetic oncologists. Note that I used the term "sympathetic" twice,
it is of the utmost importance.

I feel that it is paramount that you follow advice once you are with your
chosen care-givers. Cancer is a huge unknown; take the available treatments
and follow the recommended protocols whatever they are, as long as your
comfortable doctors are in agreement. They will know far better than any
internet group what you should be doing. Also, though, look around at
everything you can that relates to you. Call anyone you know who may
have had a similar experience. Quiz everything, but accept what you decide
on as the best advice, and weigh the doctors' advice well above that of
newsgroup contributors. Every doctor in this field is trying to help.

Remember that hundreds of thousands of people are going through exactly
what you are facing. It can be tolerated and it can be conquered.

Recall the Desiderata: "And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the
universe is unfolding as it should."

Continue the dialog here if you wish. I am sure if you ask any of us will
be glad to communicate privately. Best of luck and godspeed.

pavane

On Mon 01 Jun 2009 08:18:53p, pavane told us...

> Wayne speaks great wisdom. I am finishing year 4 of survival of lung
> cancer N2T2 Stage 3A, you will know what that means.

Pavane,

I had no idea you had been ill, much less battling something like this. I
hope everything is going well for you.

You will be in my thoughts...

--
Wayne Boatwright
------------------------------------------------------------------------
We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from
artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.
~Alfred E. Newman

pavane wrote:

> Wayne speaks great wisdom. I am finishing year 4 of survival of lung
> cancer N2T2 Stage 3A, you will know what that means. Listen to your
> doctors. Find one or two to whom you relate and who you feel
> sympathize with you, and think about what they say, and when you are
> comfortable follow their advice. Look until you find such doctors,
> then don't let go of them. If necessary ask around everyone you know
> about good and
> sympathetic oncologists. Note that I used the term "sympathetic"
> twice, it is of the utmost importance.

That's great advice, and probably not an easy task. I thought maybe
someone with experience would answer Chuck, but I didn't know it
would be you. I hope you're doing well.

nancy