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Vital Info

Name:
Eli (eli)

Member Since:
October 14, 2009

Instant messaging:
yahoo: elihern7356

Location:
Lemoore, California

Birthday:
June 15, 2011

Profile:
Cancer Survivor

Cancer Info

Type of Cancer:
Colon and Rectal Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Adenocarcinoma

Diagnosis Date:
August 20, 2009

Lymph Node Involvement:
No

What I Hate Most About Cancer:
The not knowing of what was going to happen next.

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
Don't sweat the little things, live your life to the fullest.

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help:
Treat me as you always have, I'm still me with or without cancer.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Hemicolectomy 17 Sept. ‘09
Loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, high heart rate, loss of energy, vomiting.

Stats

Posts: 60

Photos: 22

Events: 32

My Supporters: 84

I Support: 97

Comments: 816

Eli's Cancer Blog

Chemo #7...done

Hello my BFAC family, I hope that everyone is well today and ready for the weekend. Well I am down 7 treatments with 5 more to go. I had my portable infusion pump disconnected on Weds morning completing my 7th treatment. I feel pretty good so far from this disconnection, aside from a little nausea and the fatigue, I feel good. But tomorrow is Saturday, that is my down and out day, so we’ll see how I feel then. My appetite is well, as some of you know, I was up at 0230 the other morning making pancakes for a very early breakfast, you can’t go wrong with pancakes.
Well I hope that everyone out there is fighting hard and keeping the faith, love ya’ll

Eli

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 1:05:09 PM by Eli (Chemo #7...done, 10 comments, 279 views)

Kathysman, Lisa like this.

Texas Jeff threw a punch at your cancer.

Donna sent you a hug.

Hi Eli—Glad to hear that you are more than half way done! That is the best news. Take care of yourself. Celebration will be in order for your finish! Rachel xo

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 1:19:15 PM by Rachel

Pancakes are always a good idea my friend. Over here fighting hard, indeed. But with all of you in my thoughts always. Many xoxoxo to you. Be well, my friend.

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 1:23:01 PM by Vero

I hope these next few weeks go by quickly, and you have no side effects tomorrow. Thinking about those pancakes are making my mouth water, and it’s dinner time too here. Hang in there!

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 1:43:53 PM by Paul

Sending virtual cookies, Eli!
xoxo

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 1:55:00 PM by Debbie

Warrior on, dude! You’re getting closer to the finish line every day!

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 3:16:18 PM by Ann

Eli, how do you feel about waffles? Love those little crunchy holes that hide lots of syrup…

XOXOXO

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 3:20:28 PM by Private User

Half way WOOO HOOO! It sounds like your energy is hanging in there too! My girls say it is really getting hot there. Are you ready for that??

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 4:25:54 PM by Private User

Eli, so glad this moving along…pretty soon you’ll be on the other side of it. :)

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 7:33:44 PM by Private User

Pancakes are great BUT I think I’m with Helen on this, waffles are better. Just thing of all the sweet syrup and butter those little holes can hold!

Posted on May 12, 2012 at 6:17:36 AM by Kathysman

Hi Eli!

You are past the half-way mark, let’s say mile marker 15 out of 26.2—that’s great! I hope that you will not feel too bad this weekend. Sunday sounds like another great day for pancakes, don’t you think? Take care, my friend, and keep moving towards that finish line! As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs—
Martha

Posted on May 12, 2012 at 7:26:38 AM by Private User

Chemo #6/Relay for Life

Hello my friends, I hope that everyone is well today. I completed chemo #6 last week, it went pretty well, compared to #5 which made me sick. Six was good, but not good enough for me to enjoy the Relay for Life here in my town this past weekend. I was there for the opening ceremonies and walked the survivors lap, but I was completely exhausted by then. I went back home and jumped back in bed for about four hours. I pretty much slept the rest of the day. As tired as I was I was not going to miss out on it, even if I was only going to be there for a little while. This week it’s neupogen injections, then chemo #7 next Monday, getting close to 12. Love ya’ll.

Eli

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 12:13:08 PM by Eli (Chemo #6/Relay for Life, 10 comments, 435 views)

Texas Jeff likes this.

Mersea threw a punch at your cancer.

Mersea sent you a hug.

Glad this round went smoother for you and good to hear you made it to relay for life if only for a short while. there are 2 of them here in town this month and i hope to do the same thing, opening ceremony and survivor lap, if i have the energy. I had to drive 5 hours up and 5 hours back for a funeral last saturday and i am still trying to recover from it.surely i can do a couple of hours at relay for life.

OD@aT

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 12:29:12 PM by Texas Jeff

Good luck Jeff! Want to see your picture crossing the finish line!

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 12:41:03 PM by Private User

I will just be attending the first couple of hours for the survivor activities, no way am i well enough to do the walk! I have lost several friends and family members this last year and want to do what i can in their honor and memory.

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 12:46:42 PM by Texas Jeff

Even being able to cross the finish line in the survivors’ lap will be pretty amazing given what’s happened to you in the last year..

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 4:36:06 PM by Private User

Jeff, I hope that you do get to do the RFL. I was surprised at how tired I was, I did not realize that chemo exhausted me so much until I did the walk. I hope that you get to spend a few hours at the Relay my friend, just don’t push yourself too much.

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 7:29:40 PM by Eli

Kudos to you, cancer-kicking survivor!

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 12:40:24 PM by Private User

You are halfway done Eli! Sorry you were too tired to stay at the Relay for very long, but I’m so proud of you for going and being there for the opening and the survivors’ lap. You are a true survivor! I hope you are doing well today and enjoying a snack or two!

Love,

Martha

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 1:02:14 PM by Private User

Hi Eli,

Glad to see that you are doing well with the treatment you had last week. I remember what chemo did to my energy, and I am proud of you for going to the Relay for Life, even though you were so tired. Hang in there! Sending much love and hugs your way!

Amy

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 1:51:22 PM by Amyrollison

I’m so glad you decided to go, Eli. You are a survivor and you rock!

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 2:28:38 PM by Ann

Hi Eli, I’m glad your last chemo went better! It is such a positive thing to be able to go to the Relay for Live…and how cool you were able to do the one lap! Hope this week is a good one for you! I am going to be there in June for several weeks and already I’m thinking about how hot it will be!
Take care

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 3:57:21 PM by Private User

Thinking about you and praying for you everyday Eli….Hope you feel better soon and don’t worry you will have plenty of Relay’s to go to! xoxoxo
Nancy

Posted on May 2, 2012 at 6:29:21 PM by Private User

- have been and continue to think of you, Eli – congratulations on all of your achievements and here’s to the next. be well – one day at a time. much love x

Posted on May 3, 2012 at 6:07:54 AM by Private User

Thinking about you Eli! And so VERY PROUD of you for walking the survivor’s lap! Its so meaningful! In your face, Cancer! I hope you continue to feel well, all things considered, and that #7 goes uneventfully for you. Hugs, dear Eli!
Ruth