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Biography

David is 39years old. He was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer 2/2/11. Secondary to his condition he lost his job and went on social security. We have three boys at home 13, 10 and 6 and two children another son who is 20 and a daughter who is 19 who live on their own. Of course his diagnosis and treatment has been a life changing experience. His primary tumor is lodged in his pelvis and inoperable. He has mets to the lymphatic system, multiple liver tumors and a lung nodule which came up after beginning chemo. He is on round three of chemotherapy. Fortunately his pain has mostly diminished following reduction in the size of his primary tumor. I wish there was more awareness and discussion for people about the symptoms of colon cancer. Early detection is the key to greater success. We are greatful for the time that we have to be together.

Cancer Symptoms

Blood/Mucus in Stools, Extreme Fatigue, Abdominal Bloating, Thin stools/ Gas/ Pain

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

Inoperable, primary tumor lodged in pelvis

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Oxalipilatin/5FU/Leucovorin/Avastin Feb 2011- Aug 2011 with use of pump at home. Now on 5FU/Leucovorin/Avastin weekly. Side effects peripheral neuropathy, vomiting, behavioral changes

Comments:

Glad yr blood work was good for chemo!

Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:18:29 AM by Anonymous

Posted on October 25, 2011 at 2:10:04 PM by Lisa Wilkerson

Posted on October 25, 2011 at 2:09:43 PM by Lisa Wilkerson

Welcome to BFAC. So sorry that you and your husband have to go through such a hard experience. I hope we here at BFAC can help provide you with a little support, at least in spirit. This is a good place to ask questions and share what you’re going through, as we all understand. Feel free to vent as needed-we all do that too from time to time! Keep us posted on you and your husband are doing-Ann

Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:21:44 AM by Ann