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Hello there Cat/Woman
Hi. I haven't been on the board in a couple of days, so I missed your welcome. So, here's mine: "WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME." Your son is quite the card. Keeps me smiling as well as most of the board. I guess we'll have to clean up the board if mom is watching! :) Ah, my guess is you can keep up with the best of them. Sure…
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Update
It's been a while since I've posted here, but wanted to give everyone an update. Thanks SpongeBob for the advice you gave regarding my elevated triglyceride levels. I printed the replies out and showed them to him. While he couldn't find anything to correlate your comments in the medical literature, he did admit that it…
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Awol again!
Sorry guys n gals--I'm gunna have ta ask you all to chat a while so I can go back through all the posts I have missed. I just turned into a pumpkin(after midnight here) and I really need some zzzz's. I just got back from helping my son at work--that's 100 miles away--so am pretty bushed. Also, zzzzzz's are not coming to…
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My Re-ocurrance w/ cancer
Hi all new to here but have been on chat line. Just had CT scan today and am finally asking for 2nd opinion because I just needed another ongologist.I have had colon ca, some removed, then total hystreretomy 1 month ago, I still have cancer cells (of course) but going foranother opinion because I am 43yrs.Am I right? I…
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Did you miss me?
Well, I missed everyone! I just got caught up on the postings and I am infinitely happy that everyone is staying strong (I never would have expected anything less!). The love, support, strength, courage, and kickass attitude embodied in the postings... It amazes me every time. Before cancer, I never understood the depth…
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Tucson
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone was going to Tucson this weekend. I will be attending the Life Beyond Cancer retreat at Miraval Spa. It sounds relaxing and very informative. I would love to meet a fellow semi-colon if anyone is planning on going. Take care, Kay
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RESPONDING TO ALIHAMILTON,NANUK
I AM WORKING FULL-TIME AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL. I WENT BACK TO WORK TO HELP MY MIND IN JUNE 2004. AFTER BEING MISDIAGNOSED LAST YEAR FOR HAVING AN INTERNAL HEMOROID AS OPPOSED TO ST.4.COLON CANCER I HAVE GREAT FEARS. I HAVE REDEVELOPED BLOOD CLOTS IN MY LEFT LEG AND AM NOW LIMPING WITH MY RIGHT LEG.EVEN THOUGH THE PETSCAN WAS…
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silly question
but what does NED stand for here? I figure it something to do with being cancer free? please help me.. thinks I am slow or mom dropped me when I was younger.. thanks .. Ramona
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FEAR OF RECURRANCE
I HAVE BEEN DX.W/COLON CANCER AUG.2003.STAGE 4,8 LYMPH NODES LOCALLY ADVANCED.CANCER CAME OUT OF CECUM COLON AND SPREAD TO SIGMOID. WAS LEFT WITH AN ILLEOSTOMY ON THE RIGHT SIDE. A DRAINING MUCOUS FISTULA ON LEFT. HAD COMPLICATIONS FROM SURGERY-BLOOD CLOTS TO LEG,LUNGS.HAD TO BE REOPENED FOR ADHESIONS. I HAD 3MONTHS OF…
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Iamtiredddd
Hey everyone ..havent posted in a while.. I am on the last two weeks of radiation..still going stong on chemo..yuk seven days a week with my fanny pack.. anyone have any ideas about how to help with this fatigue..am so tired of being tired... hope everyone on here is doing good..I keep this site and its members in my…
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hey em!!!!
hi em, i would like to know if you could share some of your juice recipes to myself and maybe the rest of the gang. i would really appreciate it. thanks, bruce
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OH, Susana and everyone else
I know it is two days after Turkey Day but it took my that long to edit my photos. Here she goes again with that new digital camera! I would not inflict this on you but for the fact that I would personally love to see all of y'alls family pics. Go to my web page and look at the links. There are a couple of new ones…
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New Statistics??????
Hi to all, I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I know I did. Last year I had chemo induced diarrhea and was on TPN (IV fluids) for Thanklsgiving and did not have any turkey. This year I made up for it. I was one of those crazy people who got up at 4:45 AM to go shopping yesterday and didn't get home until 10:30…
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You won't believe my December!!!!
Hi all, I can't believe how busy December will be. I was in the hospital last week with chest pains and the tests didn't go real well. So...on Dec 2nd I see cardiologist. It's also my grandson's 6th birthday. on Dec 4th, my mom's side of the family is having a family reunion. on dec6th, I see family doctor about some of…
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INTRODUCING... (DRUM ROLL)... MY MOM
Ahoy, Semi-Colons! It is my pleasure to cyber-introduce to you my mom (she'll figure out her moniker soon enough - maybe she'll use "GimmeaNameBob") She's a 4-time winner... but became a semi-colon the second walk down cancer lane. You know what I always say; "Once a semi-colon, ALWAYS a semi-colon (sorta hard to put that…
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Jerri's pet scan results
Hey all...We finally had some good news with no "buts" attached to it (appropriately just before Thanksgiving). Jerri (my wife) had a pet scan last Tuesday...on Wednesday we were told there was no evidence that it had spread outside the pelvis area. Thanks to God, and all of our old friends and our new friends, the…
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info 4 all
Hiya guys n gals. I may have posted this site before so if you have it forgive me. I thought with so many new friends here they may not have this website. The Virtual Cancer Centre is a very informative ozzie site. http://www.virtualcancercentre.com/ luv ya guys, kanga n Jen
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holiday blues
hi guys, hope everyone had a wonderful turkey day. Besides having a wonderful dinner yesterday with my beautiful family, my hubby and I, along with my 3 year old little girl, decorated the christmas tree. I was totally taken by surprise at how emotional I was all day long. I burst into tears a few times while decorating…
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING SEMI-COLONS!
I am thankful for knowing such a wonderful group of friends as you! (and yes, Barb, I am thankful for all of my "pets" - of course, they're even MORE thankful for me - can you say delusions of grandeur?) Happy Thanksgiving y'all, and to my Canadian friends - consider this an early greeting for you! And to my UK and OZ…
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Second three months of Folfox
Hi. I've been on the Folfox regime for six sessions, every other week for the last three months. This is my half-way point, so I have six more sessions to go. So far it hasn't been so bad--I've had some stomach queasiness, some tingling in my hands and mouth, and a lot of fatigue. But following my last treatment (#6) I was…
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Hey, Sponge...
You really want me to answer that question? :) Barb
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CT scan results.....
Hello all you semi-colons; Well the awaited results are in from both the colonoscopy and the CT scan. Benign and ALL CLEAR!! no change from last ct. WOOHOO!!! NOw all I have to worry about is a day with the in-laws tomorrow. What's worse? In-laws or cancer? Happy Thanksgiving to all. peace, emily who will relish her…
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happy thanksgiving to all of you
Hi guys, I just wanted to take a minute in wishing you all a beautiful, plentiful, restful, peaceful and joyous Thanksgiving day! Love you all, Susana
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5FU and Leukovorin ?
Anyone on this program post surgical ? I had the 6 weeks chemoradiation, surgery then 3 treatments of the oxyplatin/5FU/Luek. Changed to just the 5FU push with 2 hour Luek drip. My original oncologist set me up for 4 cycles of 6 weeks on ( 1 day) and 2 weeks off. I switched oncologists and treatment centers ( 2 minutes…
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Just Got the Date for the Next Check-Up
Hi Everyone, I am here for my semi-annual I am scared outta my mind 'cause the check-up is coming post. It is even better this time. I went to the GP for a script renewal (migraines) and they took a look at a 'bump' on my arm and decided "THAT NEEDS TO COME OFF NOW". OMIGOSH! I had it looked at two years ago and they said…
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Thanksgiving Weather forecast
Thanksgiving Weather Forecast Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder. During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the…
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Happy Thanksgiving
I wish all of you a happy holiday. I thank God for you all. You've really been a blessing to me. Love ya Love and prayers, Judy(grandma047)
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Bob's hanging in there!!
Hello Everyone!! Well, as I promised you all an update. Bob is hanging in there! We went and finally had the draining procedure Monday afternoon. They were disappointed that they couldn't drain more fluid as there was only about a gatorade bottle in there. Most of the bloating is from his liver and spleen. We saw his Dr.…
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bud Update
Just received the radiologists report on my most recent PET/CT scan; although IÃÂm not exactly ready to shout from the rooftop, the news is good; the maddening thing about this monster is that it often never goes away. the radiologist says the nodules are probably still there, but there has been no change since previous…
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to all semi colons and families!!!!
just wanted to say happy thanksgiving to you all and your families. all the best bruce