Stage VI Colon Cancer: Chemo Round 5
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- I am not a medical professional, but I am a stage IV colon cancer survivor who enjoyed two full years of remission until a couple of weeks ago.
Join me on this journey of honesty, hope, and everything else that comes with the upcoming treatment journey.
Thank you. The next six months are going to be interesting.
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Dear Michelle, I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. My spouse has fought cancer - not once, but several times. I kept detailed notes, wrote the name of each drug given, the time it was given, the name of the nurse who attended him, and anything that had any relevance. I also wrote prayers, that I was praying. I packed us lunches - full of decent food I knew he tolerated. It was and remains, 'us against the world'.... It is okay to cry - I am crying for you and praying for you! Everything you are feeling is normal - hold fast to your faith - may God grant you healing, peace and comfort and hold you and your family close to His bosom!
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Thank you for being real and your encouragement. I also have stage 4 colon cancer (Her2+ found in 3% of cases- very aggressive). Yesterday was my one year since diagnosis, they didn't think I'd be here past about 4 months. Things went great with immunotherapy until it stopped working before Christmas. I'm now on a new chemo/immunotherapy treatment and my CEA numbers are back down to 4.7 after two treatments. It is such a rollercoaster of emotions, and the side-effects and treatment are tough. Sending hugs your way and I look forward to learning from you in your coming videos and will be here to support you along the way! We have got this!!!!!!
Breast cancer survivor and now going through esophageal cancer with my husband. I'll keep you in my prayers, Michelle. God bless. 🙏❤
I’m 20 years cancer free. I had chemo radiation, but I have had horrible problems from radiation.
I refused a large surgery for a small surgery.
Many of my symptoms are back.
Michelle, this is such a great video. I can’t imagine the courage that you’re sending people that may be going through this or maybe helping someone go through this strength is power and positivity is medicine. I love you.❤
Linda, you're so very sweet! I appreciate you supporting me every step of the way, and I am going to count on you for endless stories to keep me sane and make me giggle!
My husband has stage four colon cancer with liver mets. I’m so glad I found you! Prayers for successful treatment 🙏
Hi Michelle! I have stage 4 breast cancer. Thank you for having the courage to film your cancer journey and your life. I'll be another person cheering you on!
You my dear, are a rock star! You are so well spoken and genuine! I will definitely be here for your journey forward......and will pray for you! Big hugs to you from The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia ❤
Your willingness and eagerness to help others during what I can imagine is a most vulnerable time is jaw dropping. Sending love and good thoughts.
I will be praying for you and your family. I’m a 2 time cancer survivor (breast and lung). My oncologist referred me to a cancer specialist because of the neuropathy from the chemotherapy. He said the best thing you can do for yourself is to have a positive attitude. Fear causes cortisol which they are finding affects the cells. I have had to make changes in my life like eating healthy and exercising. The most important for me was my faith. You got this!❤
Wow two time survivor. That’s not good and amazing at the same time. I hope you can heal from the neuropathy. ❤ I was diagnosed with metastatic thyroid cancer almost 2 years ago after losing my horse to cancer. The last few years of my horse’s life was super stressful and full of fear of losing her. My cortisol rose to over 1100nmol causing my cancer to grow and spread much faster and more aggressively than it usually does. I am still not in remission but I am doing okay. It is good advice that you have given. Wishing you all the best. 🙏
Sheree I was asked to participate in a research program for my breast cancer. I gave blood prior to treatment and during. I was told by UCLA that the blood samples from all the participants was sent to Germany to test the cortisol levels. They wanted to see the correlation between stress and cancer. I truly believe if we can find a way to control stress it makes a difference in our health. My doctor had me make a journal entry every day on what I am grateful for that day. It changes your outlook on life.
Wow - your story is powerful. Yes, the cortisol levels can definitely affect every part of our immune system. I will pray for you. Let's BEAT this!
Agreed to everything you just said. I'm so happy to hear that you're a survivor! It really helps those who are struggling to know that there is hope. I need to constantly think about what I'm putting into my body, especially when I notice I haven't prioritized my leafy greens...stay healthy, strong, and positive. Faith is so important, too. Thank you for your kind words.
@@barbaras2899 I am glad you said this. I still deal with PTSD and stress and really do need to work on lowering my stress levels. 🙏❤️ Thanks for the tip!
I am relatively new but I will be here. At 14 almost 40 years ago I took care of my Great Grandmother about 20 years ago I helped take of my Grandmother. Then my mom,brother and a self adopted dad and mom. I am homeless and have no doctor or anyone to help me if this happens. I am going to Pray very hard for your recovery this round. You got this and I feel we've got you. Im sorry you and your family have to go through it again. Keep your head up we can be strong for you when you are not able to. Hugs 🫂 from Missouri ❤
Thank you for your kind words. God bless.
I had the 5-FU at home on the weekends too. It cause horrific open sores in my mouth and throat and on my lips. It was like I had swallowed ground glass. Make sure you have the “Miracle Mouth Wash” prescribed to you just in case. No one thought to warn me if that side effect. Praying for you ❤
Same here. I did mitomycin and 5FU.
Much love and light on your journey dear 🙏. Canada
I wish you much success in your journey with this battle!
DON`T GIVE UP........DON`T EVER GIVEUP!!!!!
Oh, Tom. You know me. I’m gonna give it a good fight. Thanks so much…
I will be praying. God Bless you and keep you strong.
Thank you! God bless you, too.
Michelle you are amazing. As we have discussed, keep living life every day. I love you, will continue to pray and know in my heart you will come through this. Give JJ a hug from this caregiver. ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, Renee! 🌷💕🌻 Your support and friendship mean so much to me and JJ. I will never be able to express my deep gratitude. I appreciate your kind words, your prayers, and your wisdom in this world of insanity.
Please stay strong!
Sending you all the love & prayers from Hamburg, Germany.
You are a testament to how strong a woman can be, YOU WILL BEAT IT INTO PERMANENT REMISSION.
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Thank you! I sure will. I really want to beat it so far out of my life, and would love the permanent remission...
You have been so brave and still living a great life.Praying continually for you and your physical strength. My daughter's 38 year old good friend was diagnosed January 30th with stage 3.
I am so proud of you my dear friend. You are so SUPER Brave for sharing all of this!!!
Angela, thank you. For everything. 💕
I will be praying for you along with many others here who also will be praying for you. I am a 2 time cancer “thriver”. God how I’m praying 🙏 for you. Take care and think positive….i know it’s hard to be positive… but it helped me. Sending positive & healing vibes your way 🫶🏼🙏
Having a positive attitude and a support system is key. I had the attitude but my only support came in the form of my then 12 year old daughter when I went through surgery and treatment for breast cancer. My mom was there but I couldn't tell her because the day mine was confirmed my aunt her baby sister died of cancer. I couldn't devastate her twice so I told no one but my daughter. She found out months later after I had completed everything. And yes I hid hair loss quite well with a wig. That was 23 years ago. You and your family will be in our prayers through this and beyond.
WOW - that is a tough burden to bear with just your small family unit. I'm so glad to hear that your story got much better 23 years ago! I'd love to be sharing that with someone in 2048! God bless you and your daughter!
The Lord lighten your heart and give you mercy and grace❤
True Rock Star, I wish LOVE Health and Happiness for you and your family. Your strong you can beat this xxxx Hugs xxxx
You are strong❣️💃 thank you for sharing your journey. Many will benefit thru your sharing 😊
Michelle, you are tougher than you know. You will find the strength to fight this! We have a genetic cancer called Lynch Syndrome in our family. I've been tested and luckily I don't have it. But my Mom, Sister and brother do. I have 2 nieces who've been through the colon cancer like you. My brother is in remission from pancreatic cancer. He was given 6 weeks to live. It's been 5 years now! He sure proved the Dr's. wrong. Hang in there and I'm praying you will be the next miracle like my brother🙏
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear all of this. I think it can sometimes be harder on the caregiver or family member not affected, because they can have feelings of helplessness. Keep strong, keep supporting your family, and may God bless you.
You have got this girl ❤ stay positive
Thank you! I sure will…
Oh Michelle. I am sorry. Thnak you for sharing with your youtube family and followers. Sending your prayers for complete healing. Hugs
Sending you love and light. 🙏 Take care of yourself .
I’ll be here for every video. Do you know you have already helped me! You’ve already saved lives by doing this and I am truly grateful!🙏🙏
Oh, Theresa, your words always make my heart so happy. Let's be strong together. There is strength in numbers!
@ absolutely sweetheart, and you tell JJ thank you from me and all of us caregivers do not get enough credit, but I want him to know that we see, and we know what happens in the background!
I am so so sorry that you are having to go through this again! I can not even imagine. I had put off getting my colonoscopy when I turned 50 and my GYN fussed at me. I did not want to do it due to embarrassment and just putting other things before the colonoscopy. I finally had one when I turned 52 and I had 5 polyps, one measuring 10cm and of course precancerous. This really opened my eyes. So, the next one was in 3 years and I only had 3 very small polyps. Colon Cancer does not run in my family, but then Cancer is not prejudice. I did miss you on Canuary, I looked and looked thinking I missed you. Enjoy your videos. Thoughts and prayers to be with you and your family and stay positive and as your cup says "Imagine Peace" and Imagine the Cancer gone forever!
What a beacon of light you are 💛
Prayers and hugs Michelle 🙏🏻❤️
Prayers for you, my friend!
Sorry to read this - just discovered you recently and admire your positivity. Prayers for you as you work through this latest challenge. You got this - keep the faith 🌹❤️
Thank you so much. You are very kind. Faith is key!
Thank you for sharing this,I know how personal it is. You got this!
Much love to you and JJ both! Prayers for Strength and endurance! We are here for you both!
I wish you healthy recovery grandma 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Michelle, you are such a strong and brave Woman. You are a true fighter and I know you are going to be triumphant with this next chapter.
Thank you, Karen. Your kind words mean a lot. I would like to say we're almost done, but we still have a few days before we begin. I intend to make the most of those precious moments!
Sending you and your loved ones Prayers!
Thank you so much! God bless.
I will be thinking of you Michelle. Love to you and JJ from the UK 🌟
Thank you, Jeanette! You're so very kind and sweet.
Im with you on this. I have stage 4 colon cancer that spread to appendix, liver, abdominal lymph nodes, collor bone lymph nodes and armpit lymph nodes. I had no symptoms until the tumour blocked my colonI. Im on folfox for life. Im almost a yr into my 2-5yr estimate. Had surgery to remove the colon tumour, abdominal lymph nodes and appendix. Left me with a stoma bag. The 5fu isnt that bad. I get tired, mouth sores, nose bleeds and achy. Youve got this. Youve beaten this before you can do it again ❤ x
I'm so sorry you're also going through this (also stage 4 colon cancer). I was given about 4 months and yesterday was my one year since diagnosis. There is still hope and I'm sending you some hugs. Treatments are so tough.
Goodness, that is a lot and a heavy load. I am getting ready to talk about the things I have already stored up, as well as things that I have read that can help alleviate some of the symptoms. I have had 5 FU before, and agree that it isn't horrible. I'm gonna fight like crazy, and I hope you continue to do the same!
I wish you all the best , fast recovery , God Bless
Thank you. God bless you, as well.
Oh Michelle, I am praying for you, I am a 4 time Cancer survivor. You are a strong woman and you will kick cancers butt!!!!
Thank you so much. I’m gonna give it my best shot. I have a horseshoe tournament to win later this year. I’ll be there to kick butt!
New subscriber here. 🙏🏻🙏🏻prayers that your new treatment(s) are successful.
Thank you so much. I love that support!
I've been concerned since we missed seeing you on a second Canuary video. I've been checking back for any updates. This is not the news that we wanted to hear, but you have been so tough. A warrior. Time to kick this cancer again. I'll be praying for you and your husband. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you…I know. I just couldn’t talk about it until today. I actually have an applesauce video to finish editing, lol. Your kind words of encouragement mean the world to me. 💕
God Bless You for sharing. May you experience a great amount of peace and be able to see God's hand through it all.... ❤❤❤❤
I am so sorry you are going through this again. You are so amazing to be sharing this with everyone. 🙏🙏
Thank you. I am bummed, but we're going to get through this round to talk about it for years to come!
Sending you all my love and prayers, you are amazing Michelle, best wishes from Ireland ❤️❤️
I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Will be thinking of you Michelle (just found you today)
I’m going through something similar, hope your PET Scan results are good ones! 🙏🏻❤️🇦🇺🇺🇸
Sending you a big hug and prayers❤️🙏🏻
Prayers for you as you fight this. You are a fighter! Stay strong!
😮😢 oh wow prayers 🙏 stay strong 💪 im new to your channel 📹 have a better month 🙏
Just to share here that I am also on Folfiri (plus Avastin) without major side effects and am not losing hair either. It is growing slower but steady. The pump is also bearable, small and lightweight. Yesterday I met my two former bosses in a restaurant while wearing it in my hoodie pocket. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you that it can go as well for you, too 🤗
You are strong. You are courage. You are amazing. You are present. You are here. YOU ARE WONDERFUL!
I m blessed to have you as my friend. I love you.
Wow, thank you. 💕💕💕💕
I just thought of you and your channel in the last couple of days. If anyone can get through this, you can. Thinking of you.
God bless you grandma from india 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Michelle! Your are sooo STRONG !!! You are my hero! I'm an RN it's ok to show your emotions to us!! You have a team of warriors behind you praying for you and hugging you!!! We all Love you!! You got this girl!!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you. I sure hope so! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I will be praying for you and praying for full healing
Thank you so much. 💕
I'm praying for you and your family 🙏 I'm going along on your journey and appreciate you sharing it to help educate and encourage others! I don't have cancer, but loved ones have 😢
Thank you for your kindness. The very best thing you can do for your loved ones is to be there for them as much as you are able. It means so much, as I'm sure you know. God bless.
I am so sorry Michelle that your colon cancer has returned. Truly.
I was recently diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer & am having a double mastectomy in March. 💕
Tough Times Ahead… But We’ve Got This! Praying 🙏🏼 for You.
OK, cancer buddy. I’m sorry to hear this news. Time for us to band together. Let’s DO THIS!
@ You Know it! FIGHT like a Girl! 💗🥊
Me too. Do you need to have chemo first? I just finished my 5th round of chemo. One more to go. Then a double mastectomy. Not to thrilled about that
Thank u for sharing your journey. Helping my friend through gist cancer journey. Prayers for your complete recovery healing 🙏🏼
God bless you for helping your friend. I appreciate your prayers and words of support. I'm praying for your friend (and your strength), as well.
🙏🙏🙏 Here with you all the way through your recovery!!!
Thank you, sweet friend! I know you get this. 💕
I’m sorry Michelle, Praying for you ❤🙇♀️
Thank you. 💕 You’re always such a sweetheart!
Sending you such a huge gentle Hug!! ❤ i see the figher in your eyes. You've get this, one second at a time
Thank you! Fighting can be the hardest part, but we have to keep moving forward.
Praying for you and your family going through this journey. 🙏
Thank you so much!
My Thoughts and prayers are with you, your husband and family. You are such a exceptional generous kind Lady. Much Love to you
Thank you so much.
You are amazing and such an inspiration. You keep being you and know that there are so many people that care about you and dare I say love you.
Thank you so much. You're very kind.
Sending you and your family thoughts and prayers.
Thank you so much. We appreciate it.
You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you So much! God bless you, too.
I'll be thinking of you and wishing you the very best.
Bless you dear. Hugs and kisses.
Thank you so much. It’s all about the fight, right?
i have watched for along time i dont usually say much. I know emotionally how hard this is. i was diagnosed 7 years ago with stage 3 throat cancer and the dr said he was real close to calling it stage 4. it had metastasized into lymph nodes . i could not have the surgery to remove any of the cancer because i have congestive heart failure and that caused problems the university hospital i went to would not treat me for the cancer because they said it was a waste of time with out the surgery because it was to advanced. there was a period of bickering between my heart dr and the hospital because my heart dr refused to release me for the surgery because he said i would not survive that type of surgery because of how weak my heart is my injection faction is only 19. so for a year nothing was done by regular means i did alternative therapies but the cancer continued to grow and it became harder to breath so i finale had a trac put in so i could breath and the hospital finale said while they thought it was a waste of time they would treat me . but that id have to go there 5 days a week and home saturday and part of sunday and go back monday through friday id stay in a motel away from my family and i would of been there alone i said no get me closer to home they then said check out such and such and my daughter had told me that her friend had gone there and liked the drs she had ect so i said ok. before going in that day i prayed lord if this is where i am to get my treatment let me know when i walk in let it feel like home. i walked in and a sense of peace just came over me and it felt like home. I met with the radiologist first and he told me all about my cancer and was very honest and was honest about the odds i was with him for over an hour and the out look on beating this was slim to none and he honestly said i am not sure I want to do this because of what you will be going through with little hope and he said more but there was something inside of me that said he is the one this is the place so i looked him straight in the eye and i told him look i am a fighter been one my whole life I grew up on a farm i know life and death. I am asking you to come along beside me and fight with me because i am going for the kill here he hung his head for a bit i could tell he was debating was he going to put himself and me through this when the odds were against us but he raised his head looked me in the eye and said hed be honored to walk through it with me despite the odds . i then met with the chemo dr. and i had to get a feeding tube i was malnourished because i couldn't eat right because i couldn't swallow right because of the tumors i did chemo and radiation. 5 days a week on radiation one day a week chemo for the full legal limit. everything was gone but one small blasted spot. but we kept hope because things keep working even after your done with the treatment. But at 1 year mark it had again spread and was more than the one spot i knew from day one if it didnt work there was no more they could do for me. after that scan they called to confirm my appointment and i knew the nurse and i told her its back and has spread hasnt it she said i dont know and i told it was ok i did know. when i went to see him he told me i was right asked how i knew and he said how sorry he was and we had quit the talk and he had watery eyes when he had to tell me there was no more he could do and he was going to have me meet with my chemo dr but he wanted me to know he had no real options either. we talked longer then i met with my chemo dr. and he said he really didnt have anything to offer me either after talking for awhile he said we could maybe try keytruda but its not for your kind of cancer and its not going to cure your cancer if it does anything it may buy you a little time but its up to you and we went over the drug the side effects ect and he left it up to me and i said lets try it i took it every six weeks for alittle over two years and we stopped i have been off of it 2 years my last scan still shows the spot we never got rid of and new spots on liver were just doing scans every three months for now . cancer sucks you have to be strong you have to fight yo have to stay positive its draining ect i dont need to tell you thats its a battle on every front. i will be praying for you.
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry to hear all that you've gone through to this point, but I am amazed by your strength and courage. Keep fighting, sister. Keep fighting. We can do this.
Sending my healing prayers
Thank you! That means so much!
When a patient has stage IV cancer, it would make sense to start with immunotherapy like Keytruda, but for some reason they tend to save it back until all there is a left a Hail Mary final attempt.
I was on immunotherapy for my first line of treatment. It worked for about 9 months, now on to a new one that is immunotherapy/chemo to try. I am so grateful to be here.
Prayers
Thank you. God bless. 💕
I have a recipe for some Ginger cookies. I've made them for Friends who had nausea with there chemo. They all say it helps. I would be happy to send you the recipe. Sending prayers your way.
Oh, yum! I love ginger cookies, and they are one of my go-to foods to help feel better. I would love that recipe! You could share in the comments for everyone to read, or feel free to send it via email: BigValleyLiving@gmail.com If it's as delicious as I hope it is, may I share it with everyone? Of course, you'll get all the credit!
So you were right about panicking about your elevated CEA, makes you think whether this would have been easier to treat, had you had your CT scan sooner.
I'm not really sure. I have second-guessed myself in the past, and over time have come to the realization that for me, in particular, it is more detrimental to worry about what could have been. My winning strategy is to move forward and try to avoid future mistakes...
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God Bless
Thank you. May God bless you, as well!
I'm going through the same thing as you how can we beat this what are the odds to living life I'm all over the place and scared
I'm sorry to hear this. Let's hit this head on, heal, and move forward. What do you say?
@BigValleyLiving let's do this
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I can’t believe you can discuss your results and treatments so clearly. Not an easy subject to discuss. Stay strong.
Thank you. After discussing it several times over, it gets a little easier. But we're going to beat this thing again.
Put the 1 behind the V for the number 4. Be well.
Stay strong and don’t own this cancer. It’s not yours. It doesn’t belong to you. It’s an attack from the devil, it is his illness. Our words have power. In the name of Jesus I rebuke this attack upon your body. Praying for you.
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i know this comment may not mean much, but on top of chemo, eat lots of fruits every day. watermelons, pawpaws, bananas, etc. and stay positive! i pray that you get well.
I'm not particularly hungry right now, but when I read "watermelon," I suddenly wished it was summertime!
@BigValleyLiving you will get through this. Pray and be positive. Also eating lots of fruits does help. I know of someone who treated his colon cancer this way. Impossible to believe, but it sort of worked. Be positive, eat very healthy and follow medication.
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Cancer killed my best friend at age 40 colon stage 4