Ty-TheWarrior's Profile Page

Biography

I am 37yrs and was diagnosed at 36yrs with rectal cancer 1/26/11 which was a complete shocker and devastation for myself and my family. I am a mother to a beautiful 8yr son. I can’t even describe the fear that I had. But as time went on I had to come to grips and figure out what I had to do to stay alive not only for myself but my son as well . It’s funny the life that you dream as a little kid doesn’t turn out to be that way…..... But this is my life now and these are the cards I was dealt and I will defeat it. Now I have to pull out my ” FULL METAL JACKET ” once again…. And go to WAR! LETS GO

Cancer Symptoms

My side affects consist of sharp pain on the the right side of my abdomen and sharp pain in my rectum area

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

My First surgery was 1/26/11 I had and appendectomy done, that’s when I was diagnosed. I was in severe pain after the surgey. My second surgery was 4/28/11, I had the HIPEC surgery which was 12 hours long, again in severe pain.

Radiation or Proton Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Radiation started 6/27/11, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. I was very weak fatigue and nausea. Radiation was a very “grueling” experience.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

5-FU started 6/27/11 hooked up to the pump 7 days a week for 6 weeks….ugh Grueling. Side effects consist of nausea and vomiting, finished the first round 8/2/11. Now I have to continue 9/21/11 for 4 months… 5-FU, Oxaliplatin, Avastin & Leuc

Comments:

Hi Ty;

I have started on ensure, and it got my appetite going again. Thanks for asking. It could have been all the prayers, and caring that I received on this site, also.

How is it going today?

Love Barb

Posted on November 3, 2011 at 10:00:18 AM by Private User

P.S. Will keep an eye on your progress, and feel free to ask me anything, as I have been through what you are going through now. I hope you find many wonderful friends on this blog, as everyone here has been great to me.

Love Barb

Posted on November 1, 2011 at 8:12:47 PM by Private User

Hi Ty;

Thank you for your support, as it is much appreciated by me. Hope you are having a good day!

Love Barb

Posted on November 1, 2011 at 8:07:37 PM by Private User

I am fighting for you and praying for you sweetie!
hugs
amy

Posted on November 1, 2011 at 3:43:55 PM by Amy