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My port is being removed tomorrow. Any advice?
My port is being removed tomorrow. Any advice? Thanks!
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Anyone else up?
Just wondered, is anyone else up besides me at 3:30 am?
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k1 and tomk
please email me again k1 and tomk
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colon cancer/been 5 yrs cancer free
Hi I am here too encourage everyone and support you. Been 5yrs for me and 6 months chemo. If anyone needs me support or help please email me at bev04 here at csn
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I just had to share....
This was my Caring Bridge post today. Celebrate with me! Well, Well, Well...here we are in December again. Last Dec I was writing about the horrors of chemo and radiation and facing all sorts of unknowns. Today I had a visit with Dr Mark, my oncologist. I was supposed to be scheduling a CT scan, etc for the next couple of…
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MY BAD...........
I HAD TO DO IT.......GET MY NAILS ON IF ONLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND NOW I CAN'T TYPE! I KNOW THEY CAN'T BE GOOD FOR ME!!!
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Here's my son getting ready
to jump out of a plane.
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Folfiri
Dear friends, My mother needs to do chemo after resection!!!the multiple lessions in the liver just 25 days after resection!!!!!! The Onc wants to put her on Folfiri and avastin...she has been on Folfox before but very bad experience and svere side effects. I don't know if folfiri would be the same,she will be on operation…
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Amy Mom_2_3
Sending out prayers and good vibes. Hope your tests went well today, I am thinking about you sista!! Much love, Christine
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Craig H.
Wow! What a surprise I just got in the mail from Santa Craig! YOU are such a special person, after all you've been going through, you found the time to do something very thoughtful! I thank-you from the bottom of my heart. Merry Christmas Craig! Karyn
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NEED GOOD VIBES
Hi Everybody, I go in for my first chemo tx this AM. I couldn't sleep at all last night just thinking about it and worrying about what kind of side effects I'll have. Please keep me in your prayers today and hope my effects will be minimal. I'll check in later and let you guys know if I'm just being a wimp or what. Laureen
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Scans, tests, starting chemo and other prayer/ good thought needs for week of Dec. 14th. Add yours
I know many, many have scans, tests, surgery, start chemo, etc. this week. It's hard to keep track! If you'd like others to remember you this week, add your name with what you're having done so we can pray or send good wishes, good thoughts your way. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Diane: CEA on Tuesday. 1st one since chemo ended Aug. 12th.…
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This is for Donna!
Hi Donna! would you PM me your address. I'm still having a hard time getting onto that link. I have something for you that I think you'd enjoy! Hugs! Karyn
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Merry Christmas Lisa42!
Hello Lisa, I've been keeping you steadfastly in my prayers. How are you doing with Dr. Cantrell's treatment? I hope with the fewer side effects of his chemo and with the Spirit of the season growing, you are feeling well. Let us know how you are. Hugs to you, Lisa! And as always, endless blessings to you..... Katie
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Neutlasta
Hi! I am getting so sick after the white count shot. I thought this was suppose to make me feel better. Can anyone share with me any side affects they get from this ugly shot. I wonder if it's a bad solution. Does it need to stay frozen until maybe the day before. Because it arrives frozen and then I put it in the fridge…
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Deborah Ostrom, Mike Curtis and Jill Brierley
Y'all replied on the Facebook thread but...... Jill, which Jill are you? Describe picture. I chose the one with 3 folk in leather jackets. Deborah........ four Deborah Ostroms! Which one? Mike ....... over 500 Mike Curtis pages! HELP Diane Weldy Tavegia ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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Bloody Mucus and nose sores
Hi! Everybody thanks again for being so understanding and kind. I wouldn't know what to do without you all being here with such loyalty. I have been having a stuffed up nose and bloody mucus when I blow it that developes into nose sores. I haven't had any of this before the chemo. I am now going into my 8th tx and have had…
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Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winner is phillieg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: What is the largest possible number you can write using only 2 numbers - just 2 numbers, no other mathematical symbols? ANSWER: 9 to the 9th power = 387,420,489.
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Start with Folfox today
Start with Folfox today. It will be 1st of 8 treatments. Wish me luck. Brian
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getting Avastin now
HI have been fighting the insurance company for about a month in getting Avastin with Folfox. It went to appeal and my onc contacted them but it was still denied. Then I went to http://www.hmohelp.ca.gov/ They are the CA state governing body for Blue Cross. I put in an expedited appeal and with in one day they over ruled…
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Buzzard and phillieg
Fantasic Mr Fox. You both have a wry sense of humor, I thinking you might a get chuckle or two out of this movie. :) Christine
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Would like to speak to someone who's used Alternative Therapy
I'm the same kid who was on here a few months ago afraid that he had colon cancer. Well, it turns out my 80 year old grandma now has it. Huh, go figure - everything happens for a reason, right? At least I'm knowledgeable about it now. Anyway, I know there are a few people on here who have done alternative therapies. I was…
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Detoxify to Beat Cancer - Any suggestions?
Does anyone know what works best to detox the body? My dad has stage 4 colon cancer. I have read about the coffee enema and it looks like an important part of getting the body cleansed. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried LIQUID ZEOLITE?
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Blood clots from avastin
Hi everyone, I was woundering if anyone else has gotten blood clots or know of anyone that has gotten blood clots from taking avastin. About a month ago I had my first scan since my surgery in June and so far no cancer but I was put in the hospital for 2 days because the scan showed 2 blood clots. I was put on blood…
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Chemo starts tomorrow - Update
Hi all, Well, my husband's chemo starts tomorrow. We opted to go with the Folfox. We already have his prescriptions for emend, zofran, and compazine (sp?). His infusion is scheduled for 9:30 and the home care nurse will come to our house tomorrow afternoon to hook up his port. He had his port implanted Friday afternoon and…
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My Wife Sang Today
Today my wife sang "Oh Holy Night" before our congregation at church. She (had) stage iv colon cancer; having had surgery (complete hysterectomy) 5 months ago and on round 6 of 8 chemo. Way to go babe and God Bless you tough colon cancer people. You guys are special and a true inspiration of life.
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What's you favorite Christmas food?
Hi all, Okay thought it might be interesting to hear what's everyones favorite food at Christmas. I've been pretty much vegetarian since July, no sweets either so I think about food sometimes. Eggnog, is something my sister would always buy at Christmas and my grandpa would always prepare Kalbi.(it's Korean short ribs…
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Disturbing news item in Sunday's NY Daily News,Pg38:
"Economy Stalls Cancer Testing": "As the economy falters, low-incomewomen in New York and other states are being turned away or put on long waiting lists for free cancer screenings, the American Cancer Society says. "New York used to screen women of all ages for breast cancer but after$3.5million in budget cuts this…
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oh please help me
ok so on thursday of this week coming I have onc and CEA results. In the meantime I am freaking, in pain, completely overwhelmed with cancer. My left breast is bothering me so that's breast cancer, my left shoulder is sore so that is bone cancer, my stomach is upset and i have reflux so that is esophogeal..{SP}…
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