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Sobering discussion
Interesting discussion after my consultation. Background for those new. Stage 4 colon surgery 9/06, chemo (folfox w/ erbitux) liver resection 2/07, follow up chemo (folfox w/ avastin )until 6/07. 2 lung mets showed up in 11 / 07 and those were resected. Clean scans until 3/09 with a new lung met, resection 4/09. I have now…
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Has anyone ever quit before 12?
Just wondering if anyone has ever quit treatments before they were to 12? When we saw the dr. this week he mentioned "bet you are wondering why 12". He said it's a French thing. Just a number. NOW, we are wondering did he mean to say "you can quit now if you want to". Husband has stage III, one lymph node out of 15…
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How many scans have you had? Do you know???
Every time i get another scan done, the techs always ask me if this is my first...whatever. All i ever say is "no". I've had dozens of scans, and i've tried to remember each one. I used to keep track of the CT scans, and now, i have no idea how many i've had. I've had probably a dozen MRI of various parts of the body…
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Seriously good night!
I've had some unusual things happen to me since treatment began. After my 1st liver resection in July 08 I was kept in a drug induced coma for several days. The surgery lasted 13.5 hours and was very extensive. The anesthesiologist kept me sedated, even though the surgeon wanted to wake me. Well, I had the worst care known…
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Phrases that mean something different to you now than before your diagnosis
A fun thread, I'll start; Sh@t happens Opinions are like a@@holes, everyone has one Bootie check I know you all have your own, bring them on. Think of the smiles you will be generating!!! Lisa P.