JaneA

Hi, Jane It's nice to hear from you. I hope that you're doing OK, and IDA didn't bother you any.

I'm in NM and me and my coonhounds are doing OK. My face pretty much healed up, and I enjoy having a reason to wear a mask. People don't stare at me. Seriously, I had a great surgeon, so after 4 years people didn't realize anything different.

Of course age takes its toll, but I'm on my feet-and doing pretty good.

Hi, JaneA. I just wanted to check in and say Hello. I hope you are well.

Hi Jane. I haven't seen much from you lately. I just wanted to check in with you and ask if you are doing okay.

Hi, JaneA. Some of us WN oldtimers are writing to others who haven’t been on WN recently, to find out how they are. We’d love to hear how you’re doing.

Hi Jane, I am SO glad you are NED after being Stage IV diagnosis. You are absolutely adorable. I love your picture. Your little town is a "must stop" for me when I am headed from Hilton Head back to Gainesville, GA to visit family. I usually travel I-95 to I-16 and then hit Hwy 15 through Adrian, Wrightsville, Sandersville/Tennille, Sparta, Greensboro, Athens and then I head on from Athens to Gainesville. I always stop at Sandy's IGA to get some Dunn's sausage. Every once in a while I will stop at Moon's grocery near Greensboro, but Sandy's has been our stop for years when our family would leave Gainesville headed to the beach. I think we may have bought out the sausage a time or two. We usually had 2-3 condos full of family. LOL
Anyhow, I told you my family is related to Jack Hill. I don't know if you know Jack, but I know they have lots of family there. His mother Clarice was my grandfather's sister. We used to have our family reunions at Hard Labor Creek State Park in Rutledge.

Anyhow, I love seeing your paintings. You are so talented. You always have something positive to say. Thank you for sharing your journey.

I am betting not a lot of people on this site know where Sparta, GA is, but it is near and dear to my heart.

Best wishes to you.

JaneA, I just noticed you are from Sparta, GA. I have family in Sparta. Small world.

Hi! In response to Greg’s question you mentioned your scans with results coming on Thursday and scanxiety. Hang in there. Thinking of you and looking forward to hearing *good* news.

Thank you for welcoming me.;)

I am so thrilled for you Ms. Jane. Way to go!! You are such an inspiration and source of support for everyone here. I'm doing the happy dance for you!!

Another “angel” I am so grateful for.. thank you Ms. Jane for always pushing me toward “light”..big hug your way!!!

thank you Jane

Hi Jane. This is all new to me. I am 56 yrs old and just diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. I had surgery and will be getting a chest port next week and starting chemo. I am terrified.of everything as I have never been sick ever. I am afraid of side effects . I will be on 5FU and oxaliplatin every 2 weeks for 6 months. I had 1 lymph node out of 30 positive. I am worried I will never be able to return to work. I can't stop crying. It was only a month ago I was diagnosed at my very first colonoscopy. How my life has changed

Ms JaneA...so needing some encouragment. This fifth round of Folfox caught up with me. My tastebuds are shot and my mouth is tender. NOTHING appeals to me. The thought of swallowing "healthy" vegetable juice makes me want to hurl as well as most meat, lol. I did get out and play with the grandsons today and took a bike ride. It whipped my butt, lol. I have a meeting with my oncologist Weds and I am going to ask her just how small these liver mets have to be for surgery. I don't think I could handle indefinite chemo. The colon tumor I had is down to thickening of the wall but the liver mets are shrinking slowly. I know it's early in the game but it sure seems like forever. Any tips for getting thru those "blah" moments? I know it will pass but it can't pass soon enough.

Hey Miss JaneA..thank you for taking time to respond. This has been a roller coaster ride for sure. I haven't dealt with nausea or diarrhea so I'm counting my blessings. Wearing gloves is no big deal and my hair is shedding some but not a lot. I'm taking my blessings when they come. Congrats to you on the 5 years...you are hope and inspiration to us all!

Good morning Ms. Jane...thank you for sharing with me. I was thinking about the constipation/bowel blockage. Even if the ant-nausea meds cause some constipation, from all I've read and saw with my husband, once the pump is disconnected, "the flood gates are opened" for a while, lol. I am worried about losing weight. I am 5'7 and weigh 130lbs now...I have always had a slender build. My port placement went well and I have little soreness today. I am headed to my new apartment near my daughter's to get my "nest" ready for the storm coming. I am making a list while my mind is clear of good snacks and protein foods and plan on stocking my cabinets today. I love smoothies and protein shakes and I'm hoping the "cold sensitivity" doesn't get in the way of having those. I have four landings (3rd floor apt) to go up which my daughter is concerned about. I told her I would take my time and that would be part of my exercise. You do what you have to do, right?? Wishing you a beautiful and blessed day!!

Hi Miss Jane! Thank you! You have such a sweet smile that I can't help but smile back at. MUSC is a wonderful place and I feel blessed to have been led there. Wishing the best and sending a warm hug your way!!

Thanks for your encouragement. I have my first appointment today and they booked me with a nurse practioner not the Dr. , so we are going back this afternoon to see the right one. I am scared but have always healed very fast so I'm hoping I will be lucky.

jane that's why I don't come to these groups they scare me and idont haveany one to talk to

Hello. Are you able, please to explain your understanding of the difference between stereo radiation and the other radiation deliveries? Thanx for your time.

Thank you so very much for your answer! I've been so frightened that I haven't been thinking straight.

Thank you very much. I had no idea that the pelvic muscles had much to do with hamstrings. You may have helped me a lot.

Hi, JaneA. I just want to say that I appreciate your response to the "How many colonoscopies have you had?" question. I am due for a colonoscopy and am starting to have anxiety about it. Your response helps. Thank you!

Hi Jane,
I have a similar work situation where they put me on an assistance plan knowing I couldn't meet their demands. They also kept increasing my workload with a medical diagnosis of cognitive deficits from chemo. Now I'm being forced to resign. Not sure what the next chapter will be for me. Still in the process but I'm doing my best to see this as a positive change. I'm too young to retire. Chemo brain sucks. I always wanted to be a writer.... hmmm.

What's your book called? Love to read it. Take care.

Hi Jane! Thank you for sharing your experiences. It sounds like we had the similar chemo but your surgery was a little more roto rootin'! I posted most of my experiences on my profile if you care to check it out.
I love being a part of What Next..... someone is always there and knows what you're going through.