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Kimberly Jo Hinkle, age 46, of Wauseon
Kimberly Jo Hinkle (Died July 23, 2010) Sign Guest Book | Send Private Condolences Wauseon: Kimberly Jo Hinkle, age 46, of Wauseon, passed away Friday afternoon in her home. She had been a recruiter for online college for an affiliation of 14 colleges and universities. Kim was born in Wauseon on January 23, 1964, the…
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new tumor
My husband who battled colon cancer last year has now been diagnosed with lung cancer. It is a new primary cancer and not metasticized from colon. In about 2 weeks he will have a complete right upper lobectomy. Has anyone had this surgery and can you tell us what to expect as far as the surgery, recovery time, and…
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Two years after Colorectal Cancer
I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer (stage 111) 2 years ago. After surgery I started chemo but I made the decision to to stop after suffering heart problems. A big decision and maybe a huge risk, but 2 years on I am clear of the cancer and feeling healthier than I have felt for a long time. Being diagnosed with cancer…
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lung nodule
Hi all, wondering if anyone has a lung nodule that stayed stable. I have one and it hasn't grown any over the last year, wondering if this has happened to anyone else. thanks Petrina
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If you need a boost in attitude, watch this!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNqosHRbWog It is Opera in the food market in Tel Aviv...it is truly a testament that good people, willing to operate outside of their comfort zone, still do exist!!!!!! (Israel right now is not necessarily a place for singing in the open...bless them!...it's a professional choir and…
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Radiation to the rib bone
My husband has colon cancer with mets to his rib bone. The colon cancer was removed in 2008. He has been on & off chem for the last couple of years. The Dr now may do radiation on the cancer in his rib bone. He said it would be 15 to 20 minutes a day for 2 to 3 weeks. How bad are the side effects from radiation? Any info…
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Colon Cancer stage 4 can someone give my dad hope??
Hi My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer 1 year ago. He had 8 months of chemo and the hipec/hot chemo. Everything I read online is so negative and grim is there anyone out there that can give us hope?
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Sundance Update - Still in Hospital
Hi Everyone! I'm still in the hospital - the plans changed completely. DaVinci was cancelled and we ended up doing full blown thoracotomy due to the severity of the tumor. Pain I was having was real - tumor was 6cm (tangerine) and had grown into ribs and chest cavity. Much has happened - I've had a couple of ribs removed…
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Went for a walk
Tonight I went for a neighbourhood walk with my husband + dog for the first time in a long time. It was one of the most humid, hot nights ever (whoever thinks Canada is always cold needs to come here RIGHT NOW - we are having a very hot summer). I know this is not monumental news, but I haven't done this in awhile + I am…
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CEA up to 10.2
Figured as much...no problem...Dr is setting up PET scan for next week to see whats up. He told me to relax and not worry about nothing...OOOOOOOOOKk...LOL...He said its for him to take care of not for me to worry about...it is what it is...I will keep ya informed when I hear something new.....Buzz
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Kimby - Kimberly Jo Hinkle
Kimberly Jo Hinkle age 46 It is with great sadness that I share our beloved Kimby passed away late this morning. She was surrounded by the love of her husband Kevin and her mother, sons and best friends when she passed. Kim was such an encouragement to me and I am sure to many of you with her thoughtful responses to posts…
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On Thursday: 55 years old, born in '55, and 5 years cancer survivor....
and, you might ask, what's next??? "I'm going to Germany!!!" I'm very excited...it's the wine country...and I get a free wine tasting as part of the deal!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Buzz had the right idea
We need to share the good things in our lives as well as our fears and negatives, even (maybe especially) non-cancer related things. When people share how they spent a wonderful day/dinner/hour/trip, whatever I find it very inspiring. Sometimes it even helps me to reach deeper into myself to enjoy my good times. We need…
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Curious
So i am curious to know - how long did it take you to go to the doctor before you were actually diagnosed? I ask because my husband waited almost a year, thinking it was hemroids that was causing the blood and pain. It wasn't until we were in Aruba and the toilet was filled with blood, that he came to realization that…
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Thought of the Day
“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck !!!! RIDDLE: What does GEICO stand for?
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Have to leave for awhile
When I came here, I felt my death sentence. I was told I had 6 months. That's in August. I'll certainly live past that. My expiration date won't be. However, so many deaths and near deaths have taken their toll with my soul. I can't even respond to the deaths and to the ones in hospice. My eyes tear up, I sob for their…
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Odd place
I find myself in an odd place. My last chemo was 1/27/10. My most recent CT (last Friday) came back clear. My blood work has been good (just saw my oncologist yesterday). I think the world of my team and have great confidence in them. By all accounts I should be feeling great and relieved. But for some reason I feel…
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weird recurrence
I went and saw the Dr today. My CEAs are still down around 100. Oddly, I think I've had a recurrence at my original sight. It's come on very quick. I go see the surgeon next week. I don't really think this effects my overall approach to treatment. It's just odd that this happened so suddenly, while all my other cancer is…
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Trial did not work
Just wanted to let everyone know that I didn't have success with the TMZ/ABT 888 trial. Although the liver mets remained stable, there was a little growth in some of the lung mets. However, he does have several patients on this trial that have had good success. And I think that overall, this combo was not a total failure…
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Acid Reflux
Ok, anybody having Acid Reflux when on Chemo. My husband has now started throwing up when on chemo and having acid reflux. Anti nauseau meds are not helping with that. then 1 day after getting off chemo he's fine, like he was never on it. I keep telling him that I think that it is acid reflux making him throw up, cause he…
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Nothing so far but he did another blood draw......
My CEA was 9.6 last time so he drew blood again to retest...He said that $26 (Blood test) was cheaper than $2600 (Scan) and if it was less than 9.6 say 7 he would see me in 3 months and if it was at 11 he was going to order scans just to see whats happening...Waiting on a call from him as to where the level is this…
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NEED OPINION PLEASE
Hi Everyone. I'm still around lurking but I need your opinion on my soon to be decision. I've finished 11 tx of Folfox with some major neuropathy in my feet and hands. Also had some sores on my lip but nothing that can't be tolerated. However, I feel that my body is telling me ENOUGH ALREADY so am thinking of stopping my…
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I need some advice please
Well first I want to say Thank You to everyone on this board. I took some time away as heartache was overwhelming at times, but it is because of everyone’s support and concern for each other that I was able to complete the 6 months of Folfox. You all have imprinted yourselves on my heart and mind and I wish you all the…
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Eric
Just wanted you all to know that I saw Eric for a few minutes yesterday, he was very tired so I did not stay long. He started clinical trials on Monday, and should have gone home from the hospital today. He seems to be handling the medication as best as one can. He is a trooper. Jan
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Dreading the colonscopy prep
Does it ever get any easier to do this prep.? I have been dreading it for a year, since the last one. I hope one day they invent something that will be easier to take. I have to start the prep tomorrow with 2 tablets and 1/2 gallon of golytely. Does anyone have any suggestions to make it easier.
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Good news!!
O.K. I have good news, I am going to be a grandma to twins, I get to baby sit my 9 month old grandson for the fist time this Saturday (My son and daughter in law are having trouble letting go-but they need to because she is expecting the twins!) I have a new embroidery machine that I can actually use, I embroidered a…
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Intentions of Turning all of the Latest Bad News Around.....
OK, This board has suffered enough bad news this week...Its time to get some good news from somewhere about somebody...I have my appointment in the morning at 0930 and in hopes that they will indicate that there may be some mistakes or maybe the CEA was wrong or redraw blood and find an error. Or simply set up scans and…
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Xeloda and dry feet
Stage 4 colon cancer-diagnosed two years ago. I did surgery, then was put on Oxaliplatin/Xeloda/Avistan. After about a year and a ramping up of side effects, I got off the Oxaliplatin. A few months later (and with a couple of stable CT scans in the records)I was taken of the Xeloda and left with just Avistan. Last month…
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In honor of, in memory of
I am team captain for our Relay for Life this Friday night. I have a list of family and friends who are survivors, or who have lost to the beast. I am walking a lap for each of them. The opening survivor lap I am walking for me! Then each lap after that is dedicated to a different person, in honor, or in memory. I have…