Liver surgery tomorrow, cancer is disappearing!

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Published 2022-02-06
9 months into my cancer adventure, and lots has changed -- for the better!

Bullet points:
- Stage 4 colorectal cancer, with metastases to liver (maybe lungs?)
- 12 rounds of IV chemotherapy
- 30 rounds of chemo/radiation combo
- Just finished a 2-week break with no treatment...wonderful :)
- Main tumor shrinking
- Liver tumors dropped from 6 to 3
- Cancer markers dropped from 168 (normal is 0 - 2.2), to 1.6 today (NORMAL!!)
- Liver resection tomorrow morning (removing about 15% of it)
- 2-3 days in hospital, 3-4 weeks before return to work
- A huge THANK YOU!! to all of you. It's so wonderful to know I have all of you rooting for me, I love you!!

I'll shoot some updates as soon as I'm awake after surgery.

All Comments (21)
  • Dr. Dan, been rewatching your old cancer videos and it makes me feel so sad that you were so optimistic that tumors were shrinking, even though you were told of your survival rates with stage four colon cancer. I’m not sure how you felt about your future in this video, but you did mention that you “could still live a long life” in the video that precedes this one, dated December 19, 2021. You’re the eternal optimist, because most of us wouldn’t be thinking about a possible long life given the survival rates you were given. I so wish things went your way because you’re such a good guy, and still have so much to live for. You’ll be greatly missed, and I wish peace and comfort all the way to the end. ♥️♥️
  • Same as @CrystallyLavender I just got done watching your brother on your phone doing the Livestream for you as well as an update on your health for us 7/20/2024 . I'm so sorry you suffered your stroke about a week ago and taking your speech from you and the movement to one whole side to your body. The power of positivity and mind over matter not only helped you go further in this life with us but you taught us so much Dr Dan and you brought us so much joy. I will always remember your handsome white smile and your optimism ❤️ 🐼
  • @joansimons6205
    Praying for a successful surgery and a full and speedy recovery. God bless
  • Thanks for the update Dr. Dan. It's great to hear that everything is continuing to move in the right direction. Prayers that surgery went well and your recovery goes well. Keep doing everything you are doing since it seems to be working. Glad to hear your family will be in town to help and support you too. Continued prayers
  • @3O67B
    You got this . It'll be a smooth operation and we will be waiting for your updates !
  • @elizabethg363
    I happened to be watching this video at the time you are getting your surgery!! Sending you so many prayers that you have a good outcome!
  • @bellerina2122
    Glad to get this update. Sending you all my love and good vibes for a successful surgery tomorrow. You've got this, Dr Dan! 🤗🤗🤗
  • @sallysmith8081
    Weirdly, you popped into my thoughts today, thinking that I haven't seen you here for a while, and now here you are. Thank you for the update; it certainly looks like things are going in the right direction. As usual, your attitude is outstanding. Wishing you the best for tomorrow and I will sneak in a bit of a prayer for you tonight.
  • @susanehlava3808
    Love your attitude, big day tomorrow. I have complete faith that you will come through this with flying colours. Wishing all the very best
  • @angelaknebel4156
    You're wonderful, Dr. Dan, a real inspiration and you have our love and thoughts and prayers 💜💜
  • YAY! That number! 1.6. AMAZING! I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and can’t wait to hear another update. 😘
  • @5470dan
    Great news! Wishing the very best outcome from your surgery.
  • So glad to hear from you Dr. Dan! Was wondering if you had your surgery yet! Don't worry about tomorrow, God's got you! Praying for you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
  • Awesome... literally looked yesterday at your channel wondering how you were. You got this!
  • @tiggasmum
    Such good news, thanks for the update, good luck with your surgery ,
  • @maryjo8752
    Good to see you. You look healthy and amazing! Good thoughts and prayers for you not only for the liver surgery but for the colon surgery too.looking forward to an update on the liver surgery when you can. All Will Be Well!🌈🙏😊
  • @lifeonmyown6397
    You're incredible. I'm so happy that you are doing so well. You rock. I was just wondering how you were doing today. Happy happy happy. We will be anxiously awaiting your next update. ❤️-Kim🙋‍♀️