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Nana B... you ok?
Nana B... I know you weren't feeling too good, but am just wondering if you are doing ok now? I haven't seen a post from you for awhile and I'm hoping that it's just because you have gone away for the weekend or something. Please check in and let us know how you are doing when you are feeling up to it! Huggggggs, Cheryl
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Blood when u Urinate
First of all I have Stage 4 colon cancer. It is also in my Lung>liver> and ovaries. I have an exam scheduled this Thursday with the GYN my doctor wants me to go and see the GYN because he isn't to sure is I have tumor's on my ovaries. Which they may be able to see better with an ultra-sound. Any way I don't have any cramps…
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Krista
Hey Krista how ya doin? Hope your ok!!
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bathroom issues
Does anyone know how to bulk their stool up. Since my reversal it's usually always semi formed and soft. Stools are smaller since this reversal. I take lomotil regularly to slow down digestion. Alot of foods I'm afraid to try for fear of more frequency. My surgeon just did a balloon dialation on me. I haven't noticed a big…
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Another post-op question
I am seeing the surgeon today, but wondered if anyone else has this problem. I feel like there is a large lump, or baseball, in my rectum. I cannot sit, or lie down with any comfort. I am awake most of the night now, as I roll over and 'hit' that spot. Ii is very uncomfortable and I am very tired! Is this temporary? Vicki
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When to leave the house?
I just had my first chemo treatment, and was wondering when it was safe to actually leave the house, I'm really scared of getting infections, and don't have a germ mask on me, but I actually feel good for once where I may want to take my kids to a movie, is it ok to leave the house after the chemo treatment? I was just…
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Home From Vanderbilt ..Lung resection
We got home today. Frank had surgery Tues. the 10th for lung resection. When they got in there the cancer was small and it was a met. from his colorectal cancer so they only had to take out a wedge instead of the upper lobe. The doctor said he only had to take 4% of his lung. Frank made it through surgery okay but on the…
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quick note to say hi to all
just want to say hi to all hope you are allok havent been on much lately busy week, but keeping you in my thoughts and prayers every day just had round 2 chemo doing good even got to go to Trace Atdkins concert Fri night. I will be on this week just wanted to check in though take care all Sheri22
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CEA question
Hi Everyone, **** will start his FOLFOX 6 and Erbitux at the beginning of March. Right now we are trying to enjoy the fact that he has recovered from the surgery and he feels good. We still have a question about CEA numbers. The day they found ****'s cancer, his CEA was 1.2. His tumor was really big, blocking 98% of his…
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first chemo treatment, Nausa questions
Having extreme nausa the medicine that I am taking for it is Zofran which makes me dizy and tired, also tried saltin crakers and 7up, nothing works, lost my appatate I eat very little wondering if the nausa gets worst with each treatment? I have to do this for six months every two weeks. I feel like the chemo is killing…
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Prayers Needed and a Gripe
I see the oncologist Tuesday afternoon to go over results of CT Scan and CEA.....this is the first since I ended chemo Dec. 8 so I am really anxious about the outcome.....would appreciate your thoughts and prayers.....am trying to battle the anxiety......and I keep thinking I will have to go through this every two months…
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Happy Belated Valentines Day to you Ladies.......
I am very sorry for not coming in here yesterday and wishing all of our girls in here a very Happy Valentines Day !!!.....I hope all of your wishes come true and that it was a very good day for you all...We all love ya and may God Bless each and every one of you...Have a very Special weekend............. :-)
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I'm computer dumb
OK I've looked everywhere to figure out how to post a picture from my computer to come up when I post. And then how do you resize it. I'm just not good when it comes to figuring things out. I even went on the Help section and it says to post your pictures from your computer but doesn't tell you how and mine is way over the…
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Disbanded groups?
I'm not sure about anyone else but I really enjoy having specific groups. I was curious to see what others thought.
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My First Hurdle Done With
Today I am so pleased to announce that I am finished with radiation and chemo for my first hurdle in this battle of the little "c". I started this treatment on January 7 and today was my "freedom" day for awhile at least. My next hurdle is picking a surgeon. I started with one that gave me hope of being cancer free but…
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muscle aches?
Hi all, it seems that I read a post a bit ago about someone complaining about aches in their arms and shoulders and I wanted to ask everyone if body aches, like muscle aches are something anyone has experienced post chemo? My DH went through chemo for CC St. 3 over a year ago finished 12 rounds of folfox and has only…
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To All great suppportive people
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! When I read what you've gone through I truly feel I'm not alone and my side effects are "normal" not severe. I had a treatment Tuesday, pump removed Thursday morning and literally slept all day Thursday until noon on Friday. (I woke up twice thirsty) So far, the side effects I had after…
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Mags... Ontario Cancer Drug info
Hey Mags, I haven't had too much time to research this more thoroughly, but here are a couple of links to get you started if you haven't found them yourself already. I realize every province handles things somewhat differently so what happens here in BC may not be the same as what you have available in Ontario... and vice…
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Question about pain after radiation treatments.
Hello - For all of you that went through radiation treatments, how long was there pain after you were done with the treatments? My last radiation treatment was Jan 26, 09. Almost 3 weeks ago and I still have pain with bowel movements, and then a bit achy afterwards. (However, NOT like what it used to be.) I still take a…
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So many new people here
I've been off the site for a while and although it's nice to see new people it just means we all have the same reason for being here. Well, wlecome everyone new, and "hey" to all the vetrans. I finished chemo on Oct. 22, 2008 and went back to work on Nov. 3, 2008. I was doing really good, got tired by the end of the week…
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Cracked Feet
I was just wondering if anyone here gets cracked open sores on there feet. I do all the time. I have been putting udder balm on them with socks. But I hate to wear socks. As soon as I stop they break open again. Any suggetsion's different then what I am doing already.
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Turbo Radiation Days
Hi All: Yesterday, today and tomorrow are what I'm calling my turbo radiation days. Yesterday they took more pictures to "zap" the tumor directly and have increased the radiation and length of it. I woke up this morning ready to go back to bed. They said I wouldn't feel much different but I feel exhausted (well I was…
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energy healing
Has anyone here had energy healing done and massage. I had this done on Monday. The massage was great. Our Cancer society offers Cancer patients and survivors a reduced rate for this. Also thanks to everyone on here for support and prayers. God bless
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New Pictures
I just had to put this somewhere... Beth, Nana and Mary... I love all three of your new Profile pictures. Beth and Nana... you both look fabulous!! And Mary... that little grandbaby of yours is a definite keeper! What a total sweetheart! Anywho... I just had to say something because I love it when people put up pictures :)…
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Chat Lines
I was wondering how to get on the chat line on here. A blank screen comes up. I have Java installed. I don't know what else to do. Does anyone have any ideas. Thanks
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I'm so grateful
I just got a message in my voicemail from my Dr. office that the Dr. saw the results of my scan done last Friday and everything was O.K. "no cancer" that was actually how the message said,and to make an appoitment to see him in 6 months.I recognized the number when it was ringing but didn't take it I was so afraid.Before…
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Silly question...
I am approaching my 5 year anniversary of being diagnosed (unfortunately not of being NED). I have had few if any real breaks from chemo, I've had 5 operations overall and probably 170 rounds of chemo. I feel depressed a lot more now than I did earlier. I do see a therapist and also take a anti depressant but I often feel…
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Question about diet and exercise?
I am new to this site and I love it! You all are so positive and that really helps me deal with my cancer issues. I was diagnosed 12/1/08 with rectal cancer with possible mets to the liver. I completed 5 1/2 weeks of chemo and radiation and I am now waiting for my PET scan Feb 17 to see what type of surgery we will have to…
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look after your mates
I left a photo in the expressions gallery under "look after your mates" it pretty well sums up the week the people of rural Victoria in Australia have been having...Ron.
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Question about swollen lymph nodes in neck
Hello all! It's been awhile since I've been here. I've been searching on the internet for information and you guys, in my opinion, have the best input on the internet regarding colon cancer. I have a question: I am 4 1/2 years out from a cc diagnosis. It was Stage 3, with 14 of 17 lymph nodes positive. I went through 6…