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The Quitter
I read this a few weeks ago in a book of poems someone gave me and I thought ya'll might like it. A poet who's words echo from the past (about 1912) for courage or a kick in the pants. Jo Ann The Quitter When you're lost in the Wild, and you're scared as a child, And Death looks you bang in the eye, And you're sore as a…
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Just a Few questions
Hi All, FYI, Iam 39, dx colon cancer Stage 3 6 out of 15 lymp nodes affected nothing else that was detected outside of the colon, may/07, surgery june/07, (IV)chemo started july/07 for 3 months then 5 1/2 weeks of radation and oral Chemo, then another 3 months of (IV)chemo. Finally got the side effects mostly under…
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This is Why I Love This Family!!!
Thank you all very much for your HONEST responses and YES we are going away and to HE_ _ with work and money at this point. My boss and the big boss is also insisting that I go and that work will be here when I get back (that's really scary). We will be departing on 20 Sept 07 and returning on 24 Sept 07, so I will give…
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Unbelievable
Well, as I posted here a couple of weeks ago, I came through my colon surgery with excellent results - the cancerous polyp was contained to the area and there was not further evidence of cancer. No treatment needed - nothing. Well, I'm 3 weeks out from surgery and my side began to ache. I went in today to see the surgeon…
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MRI tomorrow finally
Been a little while since I've posted, but check in as often as I can to , hopefully, offer some positive thoughts and encouragement to those beginning this journey and if it helps just one person it's soooo worth it, as so many of you "veterans" offerred me and for which I'm eternally grateful. So tomorrow is mri/ct day…
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neuropathy and dislocated ankle
I am a three year colon cancer survivor. I have experienced the long term neuropathy from oxaliplatin that is so common but I didn't think it was too severe to interfere with much except fine work with my hands. I had returned to the tennis courts soon after finishing chemo without too much problem. However, I had a weird…
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Celebrate NED
stage iv NED! Yeah! 8/31 I had a CT scan that was questionable, and today I had an MRI and an xray of the abdomen/pelvis. After being stressed and trying hard not to be for several weeks,I just found out for sure that I don't have colon cancer today. These close calls scare me to death. I know all of you understand this…
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14 Months - NED
Got a call from my Onc Office and they indicated all is clear on my recent CT Scan (4 Sept 07) except for fluid within my pelvic area which I am assuming was due to me being on my period. Very heavy at the time. Me and Mother Nature do not get along too well. She tends to hang around too much. Let's say 2-3 weeks out of a…
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Need Honest Advice From This Family
Looking for honest advice from my family here. Took vacation in 2005. Dx with colon cancer in 7/06. Finished chemo in 11/06. All surgeries completed in 2/07. Took a week vacation in 8/07 with family members and 2-yr old niece. September 24 will be our 25th wedding anniversary and my husband would like to go away. He is NOT…
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Lyrica - anyone having success with this.
Recently I met with a pain management dr. (part of me thinks these guys just try to shove as many pills down your throat or up your nose as possible). anyway, he reccomended Lyrica to help with my back pain and mentioned that it is used often for Neuropathy from chemo. I am intested in trying since my hsnd/feet neuropathy…
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First Long Weekend Trip!!!
Hi all, Normally when I post I am typically having issues, however not this time!!! Tomorrow is my 33rd birthday. It is just 2 weeks shy of a year since I was diagnosed stage III rectal cancer last September. It has been a long year!!!!! Anyway I go in for my follow CT/PET next Wednesday and am a little nervous, but I am…
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PO'd at Drs.
I kept telling my drs. that I felt something wasn't right. Went to family physician last week, and I had a Serracult test (where you check for blood in stool), from my physical, prior to my polyp being found during my colonoscopy. I did the test last week and had a call today from my family phys. that the test came back…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPONGEBOB!
Today my SpongeBob celebrates his 44th birthday! Everyone sing... Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SPONGEBOB! Happy Birthday to you. And boy, do I have a BIG surprise for you when you come home!!! I love you! Mrs. SpongeBob
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Bone pain
It won't go away ! went to a Dr. last week, gave me Mobic, but nothing...every single bone in my body hurts...question....if cancer in the bones....will it show on ct's and pet scans ?( I had 1 of each 2 months ago all negative) or do other test need to be done...yeah, I know..should not think the worst, but you…
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Spongebob & Others Need some advice PLease!
HI all... Been a while since I've been here. Came on board in 2004 when hubby was dx with stage 4 CC - one met in the liver. His father had it also stage 4 - I remember you, Spongebob because you had the same HNPCC dx. (hubby also has RA) Anyhow, HUbby had colon resection, them chemo FOLFOX & Avastin for a couple months,…
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KYTRIL A new nausea drug
ALL, wanted to share with everyone this new drug that my onc has me on for nausea. Its called KYTRIL, its in a pill form. I take it twice a day, once in the morning and again at night. I have to tell you its a GOD sent pill, it works so great for me. It is a very expensive drug so if you dont have insurance it might be…
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Nashville Ground Transportation
If anyone is wondering about ground transportation from Nashville airport to the Hilton Hotel check out the below information. GRAY LINE AIRPORT EXPRESS Rates: $12 One Way $18 Roundtrip The Gray Line Airport Express services the downtown and west end hotels of Nashville from the Nashville International Airport. Service…
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if you don't want to know the ending of the movie
...do not keeep on reading !!!!! stop.... dont continue.... I warned you.... Am I glad I watched the movie !!!!!!!!!! I did't know if she made it or not, so I was soooooafraid to watch it....but what an inspirational story !!!!! It's pretty much what we have been talking about and what we are doing ( for the most ? ) 1)…
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Catherine258, how's life w/o chemo going?
Catherine258, I hope you are enjoying your "new life" or least the one without chemo & side effect? I have one treatment to go and very excited about it but realize the anxiety of its reccurence is the downside. My doc told me I would have a CT & colonoscopy in Feb. so I'm going to do my best to enjoy the few months I have…
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Stage 2, 1 year NED
Hi everyone, I haven't been on here for a while. I had surgery August 26, 2006 for stage 2 - four rounds of chemo (got c-diff and had to stop chemo). Yesterday I saw my Onc to go over my latest CT and bloodwork. All is well - still NED. It was a more emotional event than I expected. I was more aware than ever that how I…
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Traveling to Zion
Hello all.... Recent CT scan shows that my Folfox6/Erbitux regiment is not working. My lung mets have spread and grown...bummer. Guess I need to hit this hard (as if I haven't been). There have been many people asking about Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Well, I'm on my way and I will let you know what I learn.…