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Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…
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I'm soooo MAD!!!
Hi everyone, I am 39 yrs old. I have stage 4 colon cancer, mets to the lymph nodes, 16 rounds of 5fu so far, and had surgery to remove tumor from colon in Oct. Here's my problem, a rep. from the american cancer society came by last week while I was getting chemo, she asked if I would be interested in sending out info to…
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Daydreamer
Have not seen any recent posts. Was wondering how you are feeling. Hope you are doing well especially after that last chemo. Glad your daughter is home...sometimes we just miss them.
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Increase your laugh expectancy
Attend CP7!!! Colon Palooza 7 will be in Key West, Florida October 21st-25th. We have gotten a block of rooms at the Casa Marina Resort with some great rates! If you click on the link below you can check out the hotel and if you click on guest rooms each of the different kinds of rooms. The rates are guaranteed if you want…
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cancer fight
I have been cancer free for 2 years. Just wondered if anyone has any tips on how to locate someone I'd like to talk to from my past. Since I fought the big fight I feel the need to locate a few people in my life to give closure to some issues. God bless.
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Did anyone see Oprah yesterday on growing your own new liver etc with no need for antirejection meds
It was very exciting.. not even Dr Oz was aware of how far they had come in this technology. There is a video on her website right now where you can see the place they are doing this.. Anyway, they can take a mold or an animal liver, bladder, heart etc,,whatever organ it is.. and they remove all the cells and then they…
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Location, location, location
Wondering which parts of the country and world we are from. I'm Diane from Villa Rica, Georgia. That's about 35 miles due west of Atlanta and 24 miles to the Alabama border. Villa Rica is a tiny town and site of the first real gold discovery in the U.S. We sit on one of the largest remaining veins of gold but because the…
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Johnnybegood, how did number 2 go?
I'll be leaving for #3 in a few minutes and hadn't seen you post. Guessing you're sleeping it off! Hope and pray it went well. Diane
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What is the purpose...
of steroids while I'm on chemo? What do they do for me or the cancer?
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Krista
Hey Krista how are you doing?
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Your favorite chemo brain story
Another thread gave me this idea. Keep in mind that I haven't actually had real chemo since end of April of last year, but it was the third time I had full rounds, and they say it can take up to a year or more to completely recover; well, I haven't actually made it that long between chemo, so I guess I can't say if it will…
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Neulasta Freakin' Hurts!
Man, I just got the shot on Saturday, and by Sunday, I felt like I was giving birth! I thought it be like the nurse said, "some aches and pains" well, heck to that, It hurt so bad, I could barely walk, and was screaming for an epidural LOL..I don't know why it hurt for me so bad, but it seems to be tapering off now,…
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had bad reaction at chemo #10 today...scary
I also posted this at the colon club. so you may see it twice if you go there...went in for #10 today. I had been taken off of oxaliplatin at rounds 6-8, and it was reintroduced on round 9 at a 30% reduction, and it has been no secret that OXY and i are not such good friends. So anyway, i have a history of acid reflux so…
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need names of some meds
i go for my #2 tomarrow of oxy and 5fu.i am going to make a list of meds to ask my onc about for the side effects.i am doing the zofran for naseau but i only took it when i thought i needed it.this next time i will take it every 4 hours as directed to stay ahead of it.also i know some of you take antidepresiants.im really…
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is this the end?
My dad (66) has been on chemo for 3.5 years non stop since being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with inoperable many many mets to liver. Great results with FOLFIRI + Avastin for 3 years...liver tumors stable entire time with some shrinkage but recently developed new lung mets(very small) in Oct 08. So then doctor…
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DIet with a Colonoscopy bag?? Good vs bad foods
Me Again...I have been trying to locate info on google with regards to the good and bad foods you can eat with Colon Cancer. everything I found was more on foods that prevent colon cancer Is it ok to eat nuts/Almonds with a colonscopy bag? And what about Salad - I was told by someone a while back that salad irrates the…
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2 Questions about side effects from Chemo
Hello My Aunt will just be finishing her first round of Chemo treatments this week and will be going to the oncologist today to get the results from all her past treatments ( she has been going every 2 weeks since just before Xmas).In recent discussions she was wondering 2 things regarding possible side effects from the…
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hyoscyomine
Well- Mom is still having trouble with diarrhea. The sandostatin shot helped to slow things down but hasn't stopped it. She is still having trouble eating- after a few bites she gets gaggy and just can't get any more down. She is drinking about 1500 cc - same trouble - just can't make it go down. I think if we could stop…
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aluckylady and emrose...thinking of you :)
Hello lucky lady and emrose. I just wanted to check in with you and let you know I, and I'm sure others, are thinking of you and hoping all is well with you and yours. Hoping your first chemo went well for you, lucky lady. And emrose, I hope your husband is faring a little better with his chemo and your pregnancy is going…
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glink65 are you ready for #2 ?
here we go this week havent heard from you.we are on our way for #2,i go tommarow.chime in when you can......Godbless johnnybegood
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FRIDAY RIDDLE ANSWER
dianetavegia provided the correct answser. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: What english word means burning wood when you take away the first letter of the word? ANSWER: English word is MEMBER. Take the first letter away and you have EMBERS
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Where R U Jcavanaugh?
Hi,anyone heard from Jcavanaugh? Been missing them!
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my doctor
We had a birthday party at our church today. Since there would be lots of people there, I made sure I had my table of Relay "opportunities" available. I have to say, it really touched my heart when my primary care physician came to the table and purchased a luminary in my honor. He said he was doing it, in hopes I would…
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Check it Out!
Our CP7 hostess, Scouty, has been showcased on the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Center's website! It is a fantastic article and a such a tribute to one of our very own. Congratulations on your accomplishments, Lisa. Hugs, http://www.nccancerstories.org/
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Start my next round tomorrow - Update
Now that surgery is nearly 7 weeks out, they are starting my mop-up chemo tomorrow morning (3/23). I am lucky - 5 days in a row, then 3 weeks off, repeat for a total of 4 times. I am getting a Bolus of 5FU and leucevorin. Also a drip of anti-nausea and probably antibiotics...not sure yet. Anyway, I only have to do this 4…
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How did you pick your screen name
My name is Kim, but almost every site I am on is Annabelle41415. Annabelle was my grandmother's name (well Ann) but she said it was Annabelle. When I went to join Pogo I wanted Annabelle but it was taken so I put in my age 41 after Annabelle and that was taken, so they suggested Annabelle41415 so that is what I have been…
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Appt. tomorrow
Well, I go to James tomorrow, having scope and meeting new doctor, about liver lesion and underarm lump. Doing my prep and starting to get the jitters, might take a Zanex! My ride is picking me up at 7 a.m. Don't know if I'll sleep or not. Hoping for best, been reading posts and chiming in once in awhile. Wish me luck. Pam
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Colonoscopy
I had a CT scan a couple of weeks ago and everything came back good. Now I have my colonoscopy in the next couple of weeks. What are the chances they will find something during that. Is there anything to worry about or would the CT scan of picked it up? Also, my onc. told me after the colonoscopy if everything is ok I can…
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I'm Having Surgery This Week
I will be having surgery to remove my tumor and have an ileostomy on Thursday, March 26th. Doctor said I should be there about 9:00 and he will probably start sometime around noon. Surgery will last about 4-6 hours (wow that seems so long) and I will be there approximately 4-6 days. He said that the best determining factor…
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Gallbladder Attacks
Hi there I just wanted to know if alot of you have had a gallbladder attack while on chemo (Folfox)... Last week I started to have terrible pain in my chest..Went to ER and my liver count was high so they did an ultra sound on my gallbladder..I had three stones...Was admitted to the hospital and did pass the stones..Had…