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Archives for July 2010

Reading Room: New funding will grant dreams of cancer patients
Small local charity within the area I reside and wanted to pass along. http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/news/article/new_funding_will_grant_dreams_of_cancer_patients367/
Looks like it's The Netherlands and Spain!!!! World Cup update!
EXCITING soccer last night!!! No score for ever, then a header from Spain!!! WHAT a GAME!!!! (I just hope the Dutch will make a showing in the finals...so far, as one dutchman said, "They have been consistently mediocre"...sigh...) Hugs, Kathi
irinotecan and erbitux, ER tonight
Dear Friends, I've been reading here a lot but not posting much. You all gave so many helpful information and so many inspiration. Now I feel so down. My husband ended up in ER tonight after two days severe pain in this tummy. CAT scan revealed partial blockage in his small bowl. He was dx. in Dec. 2006 with rectal cancer.…
CEA Results :)
Bloodwork results today. CEA normal (1.7) for the 4th month in a row! I sweat this out every month, and can't say how relieved we are when we get the results. We decided to give ourselves a little break and take a week off to relax and I've been feeling a little uncertain about it, although the onc insisted it was OK. Now…
xeloda and feet: deep blisters - advice??
Hi All, I'm on Xeloda (and other stuff). Was on Xeloda before and did have various problems with my feet (blisters, peeling skin). Having a lot of difficulty this time and only on round #2 (starting #3 tomorrow). Biggest problem is that, especially at the balls of my feet, I have "blisters" -- but seem to be very deep --…
What are you doing?
During my months of chemo I remember reading about the adventures of people on this board. Some went crappie fishing, some went to the zoo. We have people who took part in plays, did art projects and went on trips. I would like to see what you have been up to this summer? What have I been doing? I actually got some tomato…
Need an MRI after PET/CT
After finishing adjuvant chemo a week ago, I had my PET/CT yesterday. The oncologist called today to say the scan was clean, but there was an area that they either couldn't see well or they saw something and needed to see it better. The area is near my stoma and/or surgical site. Could just be scar tissue or ......... ? In…
Sundance Surgery Rescheduled - Now July 15th - What a Mess
This has been a real mess – Dr. D. called me and told me surgery was cancelled for tomorrow. There were no DaVinci representatives available due to a conference. So, we’re now rescheduled for next week on the 15th. I’ll be getting the CT guided wire inserted for the surgery and then surgery to follow. I have pre-op and a…
Nodule in the Upper Right Lobe near the Hilum....... Advice Please????
Hey All!! I have been doing research on getting this nodule removed. It is growing(1.8cm) and lit up on PET/CT. This is a met previously thought to have been taken care of by chemo but it seems the little bugger just got knocked in the dirt for a while and now is back with a vengeance! Since chemo did not kill it in round…
Advice....
I dont post much... But just to refresh, my dad was dx w/Stage 4 mets to liver in June 08... He has been on chemo ever since.. CEA 400+ in beginning low of 1.8.. It has increased slightly usually stayed around 2.8 now it is 4, Dr isnt real concerned with the increas. Well he had his scan this morning and will get results…
Home!
Had a FAB time on the cruise. LOVED Italy and Spain!!! Watched the World Cup (Soccer) on the ship...and then in the airport today...The Netherlands is in the FINALS!!! YEA!!!! Pics to follow... Hugs, Kathi
Done with chemo...Now What???
After weekly chemo from April 2009 thru June 2010, I am done with chemo. I had a few breaks during that time due to infections, blockages, and other delightful set backs. Then, as many of you know, I found my way to Sloan Kettering in March 2010 and had 8 tumors removed from my liver and one ablated. There is no protocol…
Eric38
Hi Eric, I am just wondering how you are doing; I haven't seen you on here for awhile + miss your wicked sense of humour.
CEA question
Hello everyone....I had a question regarding CEA levels. I have done 2 rounds of Folfori with Avastin for my 'areas of concern' in my lung area. My CEA was tested before chemo started and was 27.9. After 2 rounds of chemo it is 28.2. So basically it has not moved. My Onc said it is too soon to tell, but now I am worried…
Email Scam?
Did anyone else receive an email that stated more or less I am 69 years old diagnosed with cancer and leaving 10.5 million dollars to you.....call my lawyer..... I know it's a scam but wondering if anyone else got the email.
New to this great board
Hello, I have been reading this board since my husband was diagnosed with stage IIIc in Dec. 09. I have found this board terrific and supportive although I've never posted! He's doing great and finished chemo in May. He is going in for his first follow up since finishing chemo. He is funny though as he will not discuss or…
Scan results
Hello my family, I didn't want to say anything yesterday, but someone said that news I have is what our semi colon family would like to hear. My cancer nurse arranged my scan to be read asap, as she knew I was distressed over it. And I got a call yesterday to tell me that I'm still in the all clear. And I am very grateful…
Reading Room: The 7 Worst Restaurant Foods in America
The 7 Worst Restaurant Foods in America By: Tanya Jolliffe : 6/28/2010 6:26:29 AM : We all enjoy eating away from home from time to time and try to make smart choices when we do. Sometimes we sabotage all our best efforts and give in to a moment of weakness. The more you know about Diet Friendly Dining when you are eating…
Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: At a sports banquet there are one hundred athletes. Each one is either a football or basketball player. At least one is a football player. Given any two of the athletes, at least one is a basketball player. How many of the athletes are football players? ANSWER: Only one of the athletes is a football player. The…
My wife and her Greek Chicken Recipe.....True Story...well most of it.......
Well, it all started when she tells me she needs to lose weight....ok, I agreed, and well automatically I am an **** for saying something like that...can't win, oh well, so she decides shes gonna start eating better and be more selective about what she cooks...so she gets into the kitchen and off she goes, get me this and…
AST 75(Abnormal High) normal 11-38 ((What do you think))
I know this can't be good. Onc faxed results from last bloodwork this morning.... Ideas what may be next? Thanks
Sharing this fabulous video with you!
Hi Everyone, I just found out about this video and I wanted to share the link with you. It was produced here in Greenville South Carolina by an expert team in high definition video. It thrills me to see the group effort to bring awareness and the support of so many people.…
new to forum
hi new to this battling my second time with cancer this time it is colon cancer first time was liposarcoma. had my tumor and 70% of my colon removed. i start chemo in about a week..kinda nervous just wanted someone who might know what it is like. thanks
How & where to donate for Sundance magazine or send shipping info.
Good morning semi colons, I hope everybody had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. As you know our friend Craig(Sundanceh) will be having a magazine article published in August about his DaVinci surgery. If you are so inclined, you may donate to cover postage and shipping materials. But don't feel it is required. I know…
The Chemo Concession Persists - Part II
The authors chose to focus on lung cancer because of the various treatment options, some of which are considerably more expensive than others. They found that doctors frequently switched drugs to choose the more expensive options. There was, for instance, an increased use of docetaxel (Taxotere), a drug for which…
Louann
Any news on Louann and how she is doing? Tina
90 minutes in heaven
This is a must read, it gives you strength and hope which we all need especially when dealing with this horrible illness. Anyone who has read it, what do you think.
MY SURGERY JULY 6
I go for surgery July 6 hysterectomy for sure and might get the ilostomy bag cea went from 200 to 600 quite jump again. Going to cleveland clinic, Donna I remember reading your posts awhile back on all this Yep I am scared the surgery could be from 1 hour to half the day. But I know I have to do it if not well you all…
Holiday wishes
I hope each and everyone here find some way to enjoy the holiday,
Something that inspired me
The wings of eagles is a John Wayne flick. It was on again today. This movie inspired me back when undergoing chemo/rad 7/08 and I thought I would pass it on to you new folks. In the true story movie, he breaks his back and is paralyzed and told he will never walk again. In the hospital his friend and him get a little…

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