day 3

[traumagnet]

3:12 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #422

Quick update: I have been staged at Stage 4 colon cancer. I was classed at a 4 by definition alone, pathology only found 2 nodes out of 57 to be positive. I did have two other areas outside of the colon that have been removed they were located on the abdominal wall not an organ. So yes by definition it is a stage 4 a weak stage 4 IMO. It doesn't matter to me what number they called it I/WE are still going to kick it's ass. I am supposed to meet with my oncologist to talk treatment plan, what I know now is that I am going to be put on FLOFOX and I will be given that every 2 weeks for 44 hours at a time the number of cycles I am not sure about. I will know more after Friday. I will also have a port put in sometime. That is all with the technical jargon...

What I want most of all is to say thank you to all of you that have taken the time out of your busy days to drop a line in my thread or send me a text. I gather strength from each and every message I get they reinforce to me that I am far from alone in this battle. Please Please do not be offended if I didn't return an answer to each individual message or of if you think I forgot you rest assured it was by accident. I also cannot express enough how proud I am to belong to this group of men and women the amount of compassion that has been shown to my wife and I is not measureable.

I will sign out for now remember ODAAT and NAFAR enjoy your friends and families on this holy weekend.
Trauma out
719

4:20 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #423

From: Diesel2112

Stay strong bro. Never underestimate the power of prayer and positive thinking.

Thoughts and prayers as you kick ass.

Quit on...

6:02 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #424

From: rdad

Dude, just take care of yourself. We don't need replies from you right now. JUST BEAT THAT CANCER BITCH INTO THE GROUND! Prayers up for Trauma.

5:43 AM - Apr 05, 2015 #425

From: Derk40

Thanks for the updat. Remember that stage 4 is just a medical number. My mother beat stage 4 cancer. If she did it, I know you can do it. You are one tough mother! I'm here if you need anything. ODAAT!

[traumagnet]

3:12 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #422

Quick update: I have been staged at Stage 4 colon cancer. I was classed at a 4 by definition alone, pathology only found 2 nodes out of 57 to be positive. I did have two other areas outside of the colon that have been removed they were located on the abdominal wall not an organ. So yes by definition it is a stage 4 a weak stage 4 IMO. It doesn't matter to me what number they called it I/WE are still going to kick it's ass. I am supposed to meet with my oncologist to talk treatment plan, what I know now is that I am going to be put on FLOFOX and I will be given that every 2 weeks for 44 hours at a time the number of cycles I am not sure about. I will know more after Friday. I will also have a port put in sometime. That is all with the technical jargon...

What I want most of all is to say thank you to all of you that have taken the time out of your busy days to drop a line in my thread or send me a text. I gather strength from each and every message I get they reinforce to me that I am far from alone in this battle. Please Please do not be offended if I didn't return an answer to each individual message or of if you think I forgot you rest assured it was by accident. I also cannot express enough how proud I am to belong to this group of men and women the amount of compassion that has been shown to my wife and I is not measureable.

I will sign out for now remember ODAAT and NAFAR enjoy your friends and families on this holy weekend.
Trauma out
719

4:20 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #423

From: Diesel2112

Stay strong bro. Never underestimate the power of prayer and positive thinking.

Thoughts and prayers as you kick ass.

Quit on...

6:02 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #424

From: rdad

Dude, just take care of yourself. We don't need replies from you right now. JUST BEAT THAT CANCER BITCH INTO THE GROUND! Prayers up for Trauma.

[traumagnet]

3:12 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #422

Quick update: I have been staged at Stage 4 colon cancer. I was classed at a 4 by definition alone, pathology only found 2 nodes out of 57 to be positive. I did have two other areas outside of the colon that have been removed they were located on the abdominal wall not an organ. So yes by definition it is a stage 4 a weak stage 4 IMO. It doesn't matter to me what number they called it I/WE are still going to kick it's ass. I am supposed to meet with my oncologist to talk treatment plan, what I know now is that I am going to be put on FLOFOX and I will be given that every 2 weeks for 44 hours at a time the number of cycles I am not sure about. I will know more after Friday. I will also have a port put in sometime. That is all with the technical jargon...

What I want most of all is to say thank you to all of you that have taken the time out of your busy days to drop a line in my thread or send me a text. I gather strength from each and every message I get they reinforce to me that I am far from alone in this battle. Please Please do not be offended if I didn't return an answer to each individual message or of if you think I forgot you rest assured it was by accident. I also cannot express enough how proud I am to belong to this group of men and women the amount of compassion that has been shown to my wife and I is not measureable.

I will sign out for now remember ODAAT and NAFAR enjoy your friends and families on this holy weekend.
Trauma out
719

4:20 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #423

From: Diesel2112

Stay strong bro. Never underestimate the power of prayer and positive thinking.

Thoughts and prayers as you kick ass.

Quit on...

[traumagnet]

3:12 PM - Apr 04, 2015 #422

Quick update: I have been staged at Stage 4 colon cancer. I was classed at a 4 by definition alone, pathology only found 2 nodes out of 57 to be positive. I did have two other areas outside of the colon that have been removed they were located on the abdominal wall not an organ. So yes by definition it is a stage 4 a weak stage 4 IMO. It doesn't matter to me what number they called it I/WE are still going to kick it's ass. I am supposed to meet with my oncologist to talk treatment plan, what I know now is that I am going to be put on FLOFOX and I will be given that every 2 weeks for 44 hours at a time the number of cycles I am not sure about. I will know more after Friday. I will also have a port put in sometime. That is all with the technical jargon...

What I want most of all is to say thank you to all of you that have taken the time out of your busy days to drop a line in my thread or send me a text. I gather strength from each and every message I get they reinforce to me that I am far from alone in this battle. Please Please do not be offended if I didn't return an answer to each individual message or of if you think I forgot you rest assured it was by accident. I also cannot express enough how proud I am to belong to this group of men and women the amount of compassion that has been shown to my wife and I is not measureable.

I will sign out for now remember ODAAT and NAFAR enjoy your friends and families on this holy weekend.
Trauma out
719

[traumagnet]

6:16 AM - Apr 03, 2015 #418

From: Nolaq

Just dropping in again to let you know we haven't forgotten about you brother. Keep strong.

6:03 PM - Apr 03, 2015 #419

From: worktowin

This community is behind you in this battle 100%. You are a brother in this tribe. One day at a time, one battle at a time, you can do this.

10:25 PM - Apr 03, 2015 #421

From: rdad

Like Spring says, No way we would forget about you Trauma. We are all with you. Always!

10:25 PM - Apr 03, 2015 #421

From: sage

You rock, Trauma! I think about you everyday. You are important to us!

[traumagnet]

6:16 AM - Apr 03, 2015 #418

From: Nolaq

Just dropping in again to let you know we haven't forgotten about you brother. Keep strong.

6:03 PM - Apr 03, 2015 #419

From: worktowin

This community is behind you in this battle 100%. You are a brother in this tribe. One day at a time, one battle at a time, you can do this.

10:25 PM - Apr 03, 2015 #421

From: rdad

Like Spring says, No way we would forget about you Trauma. We are all with you. Always!

[traumagnet]

6:16 AM - Apr 03, 2015 #418

From: Nolaq

Just dropping in again to let you know we haven't forgotten about you brother. Keep strong.

6:03 PM - Apr 03, 2015 #419

From: worktowin

This community is behind you in this battle 100%. You are a brother in this tribe. One day at a time, one battle at a time, you can do this.

[traumagnet]

6:16 AM - Apr 03, 2015 #418

From: Nolaq

Just dropping in again to let you know we haven't forgotten about you brother. Keep strong.

[traumagnet]

3:54 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #411

711 today I am turning the corner w the pain twinges they are becoming less only had two pain pills yesterday I could manage it w Advil for the most part. My crazy parents have arrived on scene they drove the the 1200 miles in short order which is a feat in itself cause they aint brand new anymore. I realized that I will always be their baby no matter how old I get and the best medicine is letting them take a part in my recovery. I have realized and have been coached on multiple things on this journey humility is one learning to accept assistance is another. It doesnt make me weak it actually helps everyone because cancer doesnt just affect the person who has it it is very real to those around you and to just handle it on your own is selfish let others help... I am trying to shed light on this ...I will close here for now starting to ramble.

4:07 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #412

From: worktowin

The weekend is almost here. Coming up on a week since your surgery. Dude you have inspired a whole network of addicts and are a great brother to be battling with. Good luck with the parents - they mean well and you are right - they need to be there. We are here if you need anything.

7:09 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #413

From: Pinched

Awesome news, humility and being able to be taken care of are almost as precious as having someone care enough to take care of you. I am so proud of you and I thank you for being man enough to go through this but more so for sharing all of this.

7:19 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #414

From: Nolaq

Morning Trauma,

Having the 'rents there is good, and you are so spot on for identifying the impace cancer has on everyone around you. You are a good man, indeed.

Keep up the fight, we are behind you, 100%

3:40 PM - Mar 27, 2015 #415

From: razd611

T, dropping by to see how you are doing and this is great news. Keep fighting and keep getting stronger. We are here for you.

9:01 PM - Mar 27, 2015 #416

From: rdad

Thank you for having the strength to keep us updated Trauma. We are all anxious for your recovery. Just know that you are such a huge inspiration to all of us here. You are damn fortunate to have your parents to love you!

6:15 AM - Mar 28, 2015 #417

From: B-loMatt

Just saw this, and so glad you are recovering. Adding my prayers into the mix. Cancer sucks, kick its ass Todd.

[traumagnet]

3:54 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #411

711 today I am turning the corner w the pain twinges they are becoming less only had two pain pills yesterday I could manage it w Advil for the most part. My crazy parents have arrived on scene they drove the the 1200 miles in short order which is a feat in itself cause they aint brand new anymore. I realized that I will always be their baby no matter how old I get and the best medicine is letting them take a part in my recovery. I have realized and have been coached on multiple things on this journey humility is one learning to accept assistance is another. It doesnt make me weak it actually helps everyone because cancer doesnt just affect the person who has it it is very real to those around you and to just handle it on your own is selfish let others help... I am trying to shed light on this ...I will close here for now starting to ramble.

4:07 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #412

From: worktowin

The weekend is almost here. Coming up on a week since your surgery. Dude you have inspired a whole network of addicts and are a great brother to be battling with. Good luck with the parents - they mean well and you are right - they need to be there. We are here if you need anything.

7:09 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #413

From: Pinched

Awesome news, humility and being able to be taken care of are almost as precious as having someone care enough to take care of you. I am so proud of you and I thank you for being man enough to go through this but more so for sharing all of this.

7:19 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #414

From: Nolaq

Morning Trauma,

Having the 'rents there is good, and you are so spot on for identifying the impace cancer has on everyone around you. You are a good man, indeed.

Keep up the fight, we are behind you, 100%

3:40 PM - Mar 27, 2015 #415

From: razd611

T, dropping by to see how you are doing and this is great news. Keep fighting and keep getting stronger. We are here for you.

9:01 PM - Mar 27, 2015 #416

From: rdad

Thank you for having the strength to keep us updated Trauma. We are all anxious for your recovery. Just know that you are such a huge inspiration to all of us here. You are damn fortunate to have your parents to love you!

[traumagnet]

3:54 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #411

711 today I am turning the corner w the pain twinges they are becoming less only had two pain pills yesterday I could manage it w Advil for the most part. My crazy parents have arrived on scene they drove the the 1200 miles in short order which is a feat in itself cause they aint brand new anymore. I realized that I will always be their baby no matter how old I get and the best medicine is letting them take a part in my recovery. I have realized and have been coached on multiple things on this journey humility is one learning to accept assistance is another. It doesnt make me weak it actually helps everyone because cancer doesnt just affect the person who has it it is very real to those around you and to just handle it on your own is selfish let others help... I am trying to shed light on this ...I will close here for now starting to ramble.

4:07 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #412

From: worktowin

The weekend is almost here. Coming up on a week since your surgery. Dude you have inspired a whole network of addicts and are a great brother to be battling with. Good luck with the parents - they mean well and you are right - they need to be there. We are here if you need anything.

7:09 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #413

From: Pinched

Awesome news, humility and being able to be taken care of are almost as precious as having someone care enough to take care of you. I am so proud of you and I thank you for being man enough to go through this but more so for sharing all of this.

7:19 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #414

From: Nolaq

Morning Trauma,

Having the 'rents there is good, and you are so spot on for identifying the impace cancer has on everyone around you. You are a good man, indeed.

Keep up the fight, we are behind you, 100%

3:40 PM - Mar 27, 2015 #415

From: razd611

T, dropping by to see how you are doing and this is great news. Keep fighting and keep getting stronger. We are here for you.

[traumagnet]

3:54 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #411

711 today I am turning the corner w the pain twinges they are becoming less only had two pain pills yesterday I could manage it w Advil for the most part. My crazy parents have arrived on scene they drove the the 1200 miles in short order which is a feat in itself cause they aint brand new anymore. I realized that I will always be their baby no matter how old I get and the best medicine is letting them take a part in my recovery. I have realized and have been coached on multiple things on this journey humility is one learning to accept assistance is another. It doesnt make me weak it actually helps everyone because cancer doesnt just affect the person who has it it is very real to those around you and to just handle it on your own is selfish let others help... I am trying to shed light on this ...I will close here for now starting to ramble.

4:07 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #412

From: worktowin

The weekend is almost here. Coming up on a week since your surgery. Dude you have inspired a whole network of addicts and are a great brother to be battling with. Good luck with the parents - they mean well and you are right - they need to be there. We are here if you need anything.

7:09 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #413

From: Pinched

Awesome news, humility and being able to be taken care of are almost as precious as having someone care enough to take care of you. I am so proud of you and I thank you for being man enough to go through this but more so for sharing all of this.

7:19 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #414

From: Nolaq

Morning Trauma,

Having the 'rents there is good, and you are so spot on for identifying the impace cancer has on everyone around you. You are a good man, indeed.

Keep up the fight, we are behind you, 100%

[traumagnet]

3:54 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #411

711 today I am turning the corner w the pain twinges they are becoming less only had two pain pills yesterday I could manage it w Advil for the most part. My crazy parents have arrived on scene they drove the the 1200 miles in short order which is a feat in itself cause they aint brand new anymore. I realized that I will always be their baby no matter how old I get and the best medicine is letting them take a part in my recovery. I have realized and have been coached on multiple things on this journey humility is one learning to accept assistance is another. It doesnt make me weak it actually helps everyone because cancer doesnt just affect the person who has it it is very real to those around you and to just handle it on your own is selfish let others help... I am trying to shed light on this ...I will close here for now starting to ramble.

4:07 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #412

From: worktowin

The weekend is almost here. Coming up on a week since your surgery. Dude you have inspired a whole network of addicts and are a great brother to be battling with. Good luck with the parents - they mean well and you are right - they need to be there. We are here if you need anything.

7:09 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #413

From: Pinched

Awesome news, humility and being able to be taken care of are almost as precious as having someone care enough to take care of you. I am so proud of you and I thank you for being man enough to go through this but more so for sharing all of this.

[traumagnet]

3:54 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #411

711 today I am turning the corner w the pain twinges they are becoming less only had two pain pills yesterday I could manage it w Advil for the most part. My crazy parents have arrived on scene they drove the the 1200 miles in short order which is a feat in itself cause they aint brand new anymore. I realized that I will always be their baby no matter how old I get and the best medicine is letting them take a part in my recovery. I have realized and have been coached on multiple things on this journey humility is one learning to accept assistance is another. It doesnt make me weak it actually helps everyone because cancer doesnt just affect the person who has it it is very real to those around you and to just handle it on your own is selfish let others help... I am trying to shed light on this ...I will close here for now starting to ramble.

4:07 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #412

From: worktowin

The weekend is almost here. Coming up on a week since your surgery. Dude you have inspired a whole network of addicts and are a great brother to be battling with. Good luck with the parents - they mean well and you are right - they need to be there. We are here if you need anything.

[traumagnet]

3:54 AM - Mar 27, 2015 #411

711 today I am turning the corner w the pain twinges they are becoming less only had two pain pills yesterday I could manage it w Advil for the most part. My crazy parents have arrived on scene they drove the the 1200 miles in short order which is a feat in itself cause they aint brand new anymore. I realized that I will always be their baby no matter how old I get and the best medicine is letting them take a part in my recovery. I have realized and have been coached on multiple things on this journey humility is one learning to accept assistance is another. It doesnt make me weak it actually helps everyone because cancer doesnt just affect the person who has it it is very real to those around you and to just handle it on your own is selfish let others help... I am trying to shed light on this ...I will close here for now starting to ramble.