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thank you
Hi, it's Lee (Pink 05) again. I just want to thank all of you that responded to my message. You don't realize how much you have all helped me and made me feel so much more encouraged. I definitely plan on keeping in touch with all of you and letting you know how things go with my dad. Your support and prayers mean so much…
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Preps
Hi everyone, I have to go for my yearly colonoscopy this Tuesday and I was just wondering what kind of preps you guys take. I have the gallon of Colyte with the 4 flavor packets. I so dread this. It just brings me back to when I went for my operation and had to drink the same awful stuff. Last year I had the fleet with the…
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belated happy bday to kanga!
Sorry I missed it! Hope it was great! Mary
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where to turn for screening
hello! i have been reading all of you all amazing stories for a couple of years now........and had many laughs thanks to spongebob......hey sponge! dont know if ya remember me! well anyway..... my story goes....my mom died of colon cancer almost 4 years ago at the age of 46. I am 32. we do not have health insurance. I have…
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Chemotherapy first timer
I am worried about starting Chemo next Monday following surgery to remove colon cancer 8 weeks ago. The Reasons? (1) my weight dropped to 112 pounds after surgery (I am 5'6" tall) and has not recovered one jot (2) I have Emphysema (FEV1 33%) and am just pulling out of a 3-week flare-up after a course of Prednisolone and…
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Good News/ Bad News
Dear Semi-Colons, I first want to apologize to Kanga for missing his birthday. Happy Birthday, sweet man. I hope your day was one to remember. For my new semi-colon friends I will give you a little quick background. Stage 3 with 3 out of 31 nodes positive; diagnosed 9/03; Folfox completed 7/04; stable lung nodules since…
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my husband stage IV
I have been reading some of the posts through the years and would like to share my story and ask a question. My husband was diagnosed 1/03 with colon cancer. Prior to surgery his cea was 24. during surgery to remove colon tumor they found small tumor in liver which was also removed. He went through two rounds of Chemo but…
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Need to gain weight FAST!!
Thanks so much for all the posts for my question below regarding "too skinny for chemo?" I will definitly get Patrick's book and have already taken note of the great tips. The last trip to the oncologist was scary for my friend Mark. I mentioned he has not gained one single pound since his rectal surgery on Feb. 2nd (121…
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Dear Family...
I'm Mary from Wisconsin and I just wanted to say "hello" to my new family. I hope everyone is safe and well always. I thank God everyday he lead me to all of you here on this site. I had a not-to-good day yesturday... my mom went for her first chemo treatment. I was a crying reck driving there; and when I got to the clinic…
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WHAT CSN IS ALL ABOUT
Fellow Semi-Colons - I just read the latest posts to Jimmy and Jerri ("DAMN THIS MENACE") and it made me say to myself: This (in my mind anyway) is EXACTLY what the Cancer Survivor's Network is all about. Everyone is writing in with words of support and encouragement, even if they don't have a specific answer to Jimmy's…
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Many Thanks
Jana, thank you for the great welcome home post! Yes, this last week was a doozy...or should I say woozy.. Each morning was difficult getting up and going to yet another "zapping". Then to add insult to injury on my last day the nurse pulled off the tape from my tummy where I was being radiated and pulled off pieces of…
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Damn this menace!!!
This has been the second worst day of my life, only outdone by the day my wife (Jerri) was originally diagnosed with Stage IV (ovarian mets and a few lymph nodes) back on October 27, 2004. We met with Jerri's oncologist today, and the cancer is back. Damn it all! I hate to have to post this. Jerri has new tumors on her…
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cat scan
Hello everyone!!! Well I just got home . I received my 7th treatment today , and yes i have my little fanny pack friend . Iam just a little hyper and probably wont sleep well tonight!! The movers were here this week and my house is quite empty except for some lender furniture that the military provides. Its going to be a…
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Medical Supplies
Hi all, I'm not sure if anyone can help me, but here's my dilemma. I have 2 boxes of medical supplies from when Scott was doing chemo...Saline, Heparin, syringes, alcohol swabs, IV tubing, etc. Does anyone know where I might be able to donate these supplies, or put me into contact with someone? I also have meds (Zofran &…
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Kerry completes radiation
Just want to wish Kerry a HUGE congratulations!! Radiation was completed today. I hope it kicked the cancer out of your body!! Stay positive!!! jana
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A carers biggest nightmare
How does one watch someone they have loved for 28 years who has always been so vibrant and full of life lose the ability to walk due to the mets to their bones from rectal cancer. How does one watch the person they love struggle for breath as they breathe due to lung mets. How does one cope with inability to help the…
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ANOTHER VIRTUAL POST CARD
Aloooo-Haaaa! Greetings from (rainy) Honolulu. Just a quick note to say howdy, let y'all know I am thinking of you, and let you know I met Debra and her husband Joe last night. Had a great dinner at the Honolulu Hard Rock Cafe (she had salmon, by the way - VERY healthy)! Anyway, hoping you aer all doing great. Cheers -…
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colon palooza
Does anyone know how far from the airport it is to the hotel? Do they have a shuttle? I've got the days and now I just have to book my flight and hotel. Just wondering how everyone is getting from the airport to the hotel.
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Happy Birthday Kanga. . .
March 16th our good Aussie friend Ross Jones will be celebrating his Birthday. Happy Birthday Mate we will see you in April in AUSTIN!!!! Your Canadian Mates Andy & Lisa
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PT-11, 5-FU and Avastin side effects
Hi everybody!!! Because we talk about everything related to chemo and side effects, has anyone had problems with constipation with these drugs? I was expecting the opposite!!! Talk about being backed up!! Ouch!!! Fiber seems to make it worse. Just wondering. It is nice to be able to talk to people without being shy. You…
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PET scan was clear
Just wanted to let you know that after having my Pet scan done yesterday, I just received word the scan showed nothing, no cancer at all. I guess want to thank everyone for their hope getting me through the rough weekend. Thank you! Thank you! I guess now I know that Ct scans can sometimes show things that aren't there.
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Neuropathy - Chemo Decision
Hi all, I have completed 11 rounds of FOLFOX spread out over the last year in between 2 surgeries. I am finally getting neuorpathy in my feet. It is pins and needles sensation when I move them or put pressure on them as when walking. Also more disconcerting was a cold sensation I got on Sunday. My feet felt cold even…
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Two years ago this week
This same week two years ago my mom went to the hospital for a gall bladder removal, or so we thought. During the procedure they found cancer did some biopsies and sent her home to figure out what to do. After surgery, a mis diagnosis, 7 months of treatments for ovarian cancer, the return of all the tumors, another…
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depressed
Throughout my battle of stage IV colon cancer, met to my liver, I have been very upbeat. I needed to be upbeat with my dz. So far the surgeries went well, the treatments of radiation, chemo all went well as could be expected and now it is good news, I am cancer free as of September, 2005. My problem now is I all of a…
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Too skinny for more chemo?
My friend Mark will be starting a very aggressive regimen of chemo soon. He has rectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Since his rectal surgery one month ago he's barely gained any weight (123 lbs. now. Weighed 133 before surgery, 155 before diagnosis). I'm concerned how more chemo will affect his already frail state.…
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To see your loved one in a hospital bed
Hi Semi-colons: I've taken my cancer diagnosis and treatment in stride. I am currently whirling the big bad Folfox by the tail without a second thought. I've always thought of myself as being a pretty tough cookie, but today I found out just how hard it is to be a care-giver and to see an loved on in a hospital bed. I took…
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FolFox 6 - Side Effects?
Hi, I'm diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer. I had a resection on 2/1 and the resulting pathology included 3 positive lymph nodes. (Of 18). I'm starting the FolFox 6 regimen soon and am concerned about side effects. I've also agreed to participate in a clinical trial that would include Avastin to the FolFox regimen. I'd…
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liver enflamed??
Hi to everyone. My husband just returned home from his chemo treatment ....he is currently doing 5fu.....4 treatments, one week one/3off. This is his second treatment. They did his bloodwork on friday and when he went in this morning they needed to redo it because they said something was low, however after redoing it today…
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ALL CLEAR!
Just wanted to let you all know that my colonoscopy went perfectly on Friday. Nothing...no new polyps, no sign of recurrence. Dr. said that he would see me again in 3 years. I just want to thank all of you for your kind words of encouragement. It means so much during trying days. I especially feel better hearing how…
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RunnerZ
Hi Friend!!!!! What's the word on your testing Friday? You will continue to be in my thoughts until I hear from you. Once I hear that your testings results are just fine, then we can "talk" more about work/self/identity kinds of things...I am going thru that stuff too. Lisa P.