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Archives for June 2006

Avemar
Hi Has anybody here used avemar? If you google it, there is some information alright. It is unavailable iin Ireland, but my sister, who lives in Austria has sent me a months supply. Just wondered if anybody had used it. Thanks Margo
Friday giggles
Here's some giggles to brighten your Friday! - - - Men are just simply happier people, and here is why... Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.…
To Emily-end of life
this is the only way I can reply-I'm having all kinds of problems with this site.. I refuse to believe that we are "gone" when we die; somehow she is still with you, watching over you, giving you direction, protecting you.. thank you for talking about her death up front and real. It needs to be said. I just wish she had…
hiccups again
ok- help is needed...my husand has just started second line therapy for crc with mets to liver and lungs and is currently on oxaliplatin and xeloda...starting the day after his infusion and while taking xeloda he has wicked hiccups...so much so that at times it takes his breath away like he is winded...in fact he hiccups…
Trip to the ER
I had a big day yesterday. I was diagnosed with Stage II colon cancer at 39, as a lucky winner of the HNPCC lottery. Had surgery in Dec and have been on 5FU/Oxaliplatin/Leucovorin since Feb. Yesterday I went in for my oxaliplatin , as I have done 7 times before. Half way through the infusion I got a horrible abdominal…
after affects of colon surgery
my mom recently had colon surgery in which most of her colon was removed inorder to get the cancer. she is doing fine except that now when she eats, she has to get to the bathroom right away as most things dont stay with her. this is getting her very discouraged not wanting to eat or even leave the house. will this subside…
PET--results not what I wanted
Got the results from my first PET today. There is some "activity" in the rectal area. Could be scar tissue or polyps. I have familial polyposis so polyps can always a problem in the tiny amount of large bowel I have left. Oncologist called GI while I was there and I will see him Monday to schedule flex-sig. I have one…
support groups
I have been looking for a support group in Eastern Kentucky, and it seems the closest one is 2-3 hours away. Does anyone have any advice for a support group? If I can't find one how do I start one? Who do I contact? any info will help. thanks, Mark
Near The End.....
Hello Semi-Colons, I was asked about my sister's death. I am going to describe it for those who asked and it's not pretty. **********WARNING***************************** Please do read any farther if you don't want to hear about my sister's non-peaceful dying and death. **************************************************…
Body image and a colostomy
I would be interested to hear from people who have had a colostomy bag and how they dealt with any body image issues. I am worried about how I will be able to adjust to the way I am going to look after surgery. I dont mean to be superficial, the most important thing is to be alive but there is a part of me that really…
CT results
Hi all. I had a long talk with my doc. today and the good news is that I am still NED!!!! My scans came out fine as did my bloods although he slapped me over the wrist for high cholesterol. Jen got a slap too. Her results for her colonoscopy as you know were also good although we are still waiting for 2 biopsies to come…
SO....Let's Talk Celebrations...
Before I jump into what this message is about, I realize that many have gone through some very rough times lately, and my intention is NOT to make light of it, but to swing the mood around here to a happier side... October, 2001, I was diagnosed at age 33 with stage 4 colon cancer. (No, that is NOT the happy, cheery part!…
To pink05 re: Dad's diet
Most doctors know next to nothing about nutrition and I just want to scream everytime I hear the word "Ensure." It is nothing but oil and sugar. Eating more fat is just going to feed the cancer. I have giant respect for so many doctors who do the incredible surgeries, the ridiculous hours they keep, etc. I'm just stating a…
THANK YOU
It's been just over 6 weeks since my hemicolectomy. I found this site the day I returned from the hospital. I cannot begin to tell you all how much you have helped me. I'm a nurse, but when I was diagnosed, I felt helpless and frightened. The posts have given me so much encouragement and excellent advice. All of you have…

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