I'm back on Chemo, hoping that it might work, but I was also introduced to a wonderful Doctor, who is at UW Health. So I could never really get how they could kill you.

Scientifically I'm curious.

Made it to labor day, and of course, have been laboring around the house. I have had 2 scans since I last posted. My Treatments And Procedures Are Posted Here. There are no support programs available in Wisconsin, and The Va, doesn't seem to care either. A testament to the relevance of the Services in our society and to how well you are thought of as a human being and friend. Every other organ and scanned part of my body is normal. Not to mention the explosive diarrhea followed by it's alter ego constipation. My Kelley and I would have been married 41 years today. I would not do that.

I said yes.

A wonderful idea and so inspirational how you are coping. Next goal is 2020, the same date. Never give up. Therefore, I am making further changes in my lifestyle to be able to beat those odds, including a massive overhaul of my diet. I was shocked to stumble across your blog. And whatever you do, keep on trucking, keep on fighting. One tumor caused enough grief to where the radiation guys will zap it. Most of the time it helps but there are days that it doesn’t help the pain at all. Through speaking to people the one main question I get asked is if I did anything with my diet or alternative medicine. Annie, what part of the country are you from? Unless of course on sound medical advice the doctors tell the patient they are too far along for help. I cannot ever thank everyone enough, for all the prayers and support through-out these 7 and a half years. I showed you my hospice care area, and I'll pretty much stay here till those final moments. In my opinion the recovery room was not pleasant and had a dirty sock smell to it.

The lump on my stomach, turns out to be a tumor that is expanding to the point where it can be seen.

"Solid tumor,"  "Calcium shows on the scan." Maybe when I am 80 or 90? I think my heart wasn't in it.

He looked at me with a frown, and said, there is nothing we can do for you anymore.

Our intent in creating this blog is two fold: First, to chronicle our journeys and share helpful info for our fellow travelers. To underline the point and it pains me to do so, I’ll start with the words of an irritating lawyer I once had the displeasure of dealing with and you can quote me on the below throughout this whole Blog: I would like to add your blog to my website http://www.survivingmelanoma.com It's all good and I'm not complaining. But even sending a word of love, or support can accomplish so much. All my very best wishes are with you and Kady.

Then he started going into details about what my last days would be like. Kids, Susan and I have done our homework.

It would need us to juggle plans we currently have. If you can give anything I thank you. I am happy for the time we had together...I just wanted to grow old with him.

Due It is a profound thing then, to be able to know someone and speak to someone who knows what you are going through. Still working full time, and getting a lot of exercise. Mike, I’ve read your story. tyvm!

My 16-year-old asked me about my health stuff, I replied that besides seeing my oncologist, I would also be seeing a doctor about palliative care. Moderated! Bad cough and uncontrollable sneezing.

I got a hysterical call from Kelley,  He couldn't breath. Being on my second line of treatment already was a bit of a wakeup call for us.

All the best to you both. . wishing you and your wife all the very best, Lisa. Your basically doomed if you get that diagnosis, but strangely he announced remission a month later. Because I haven't had a CT Scan since March, I have no idea what my remaining cancer cells are doing. Honoured my picture got a show on he banner. But people will be afraid if you tell them that. I miss his constant chatter...the silence without him is deafening. I am mate might need to wait until tomorrow, it’s not very intuitive this site. I have found that each time they remove the pump, I get some minor nausea and a few nebulous side effects.

This machine has hidden ARMS that extend and envelope. In all actuality, it's about their problem with dealing with it. Why is there that immediate comfort we feel with them, when so little needs to be explained? I also want to encourage anyone who wants to, please feel free to contact me with any questions or anything you want to talk about in relating to cancer. Not the least of whom, is Dr. Daniel Moriarty. Filter your search below to find a fellow cancer fighter like you.

On Wednesdays I get a two hour, IV, infusion, via and installed port in my chest.

I feel very passionate about this topic because there is a lot of stuff out there that preys on the very raw and ragged fears and anxieties that cancer patients have. In this 7 day highlights of Bavaria blog/itinerary, you will travel from Munich to Salzburg while visiting picturesque towns, palaces and historical sights along the way. Took the first two rounds of radiation last week, at The UW Carbone center. I don't think that routine will change for quite a while if at all. Thanks again for an amazing day at your wedding. If you don't hear from me - all is good. Please don't tell someone who has cancer not to do to chemo. Cancer cells are still flowing around trying to find a place to take hold, which in my weaker moments terrifies me, but in most moments I can brush it off. Constant Vitals, Blood draws and IV's.

(and radiation)? I'm very conviced, I'm not in remission, as stage 4 colon cancer doesn't typically, just go away. And so many of these cancer names or types are complicated enough to where most people couldn't remember or repeat them anyway. I know that sounds cold and unfeeling, but it's true.

With this all said, I am recommending a, low dose of radiation to minimize this tumor that is right there. Now you’re probably asking yourself ‘who is this Mike Parke lunatic and why is he doing this?’. I think this is a sex issue. What a lucky guy huh?

0 is no cancer and up to 2.5 can be considered normal.

You fight your Cancer with everything you have, but Cancer is only part of the battle.

So I am pretty slow to move on I guess. Funds were increased from $0 in 2016 to $40 million in  2021.

Metastatic Colon Cancer. I just get to go to work, take care of my kids, go shopping, la, la, la. I couldn't bring it up in the last post.

The condo board just says, "Business, Is Business!". I had my scans about a month ago and once again I held my breath and waited, planned out my chemo schedule and how I would handle it all, planned how we'd tell the kids.

I'm getting some radiology now.

Wise up, docs, our goal is to recover from what. It won't all of sudden make your tumors grow. Nothing fit, and the plastic corners broke instantly. My Oncologist had a fit that she gave me the report, saying it would give me false hope and now he's giving me 9 months at the most.

Logically I knew it was good and right. I am sure a trip up to see the experts in Harley St would be in your interest, check out London Oncology Clinic (now known as Leaders in Oncology Care) on google. I don't have a lot of energy left to do much else. It never bothers me. .

It's a very painful little beast. CEA went up to 4.3 , big deal.