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update on odd reaction
Thanks everyone for their ideas. Its been an interesting few days. After not getting any answers from my onc. on Fri my husband took me to the ER. When I checked in my blood pressure was very high 206/168. That sent everyone into a panic. My swelling didnt matter as long as I was getting air. all kinds of cardiac tests,…
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farmgal needs advice
I need advice from those that actually know what is happening. Doctors do not seem concerned but I am worried about my husband. He was operated on to remove 14 inches of colon/rectum 2 years ago. He is presently NED after wearing bag for 6 months after operation. Problem is he has issues in the bathroom. He eats very…
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Santa Craig!!!!! You are WONDERFUL!!!!
How did you know I needed Christmas for my car???? You are all-knowing!!!! Thank you, dearheart, for my music!!! BIG hugs to my southern gentleman cowboy!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Rest in Peace Elizabeth Edwards
Our sister Elizabeth Edwards has lost her battle with breast cancer. God has called her home to rest forever in Heaven and she no longer is suffering. She was a great woman who had a rough final 6 years battling her disease. May God also bless her two children that she has left behind.
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Luv3jay
What a beautiful avatar! Is that you + your new husband?
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Thank-you Sundance!
Craig, I received a wonderful surprise when I picked up the mail this morning - a beautiful card + gift from you. That was so nice of you; thanks very much! I truly was not expecting this!
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Newbie gets a port!
Hi All, I'm having outpatient surgery for my power port on Dec 8th. FOLFOX/Avastin begins next Tuesday, Dec 14t at Hopkins. Family support is very strong. We've prepared spirit, body, mind, household and financial. I'm working, exercising, cleaning, stayin' busy living, and laughing. What did one polyp say to the…
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Not sure if anyone remembers me - need advice please
Hi everyone Not sure if you remember me but this forum was a great help when I joined to get advice for my brother who had stage 4 colon cancer. I stil read the forum now and again to see how everyone is and keep you all in my thoughts. My friend is in her early 30s and also has stage 4 colon cancer. She has had surgery…
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Surgery Date is set
I now have a surgery date. It will be December 20th, (Guess who'll be missing Christmas at home?). Winter Marie
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Getting back to my normal
Guys I could not tell you this when I was using the hospital’s system. Too many eyes on me. Remember I told you I had already been out for a smoke. Well to get to the smoking spot you have to go down 8 floors and then out onto a U shaped court yard. Lot of windows around you. So off I go with my IV cart for my first smoke.…
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FOLFOX #1
Here comes my first FOLFOX. I'm going to be so tough, I won't be able to feel nothin'. :) :):) Gail
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Waiting to do biopsy
After feeling two small bumps on my lower abdominal area and having a CT yesterday, my onc. has reported that several lymph nodes are slightly enlarged. I now have to do a biopsy to see if it is cancer. My liver looks great as do all the other organs. I am so nervous about the biopsy and fear having to start chemo again.…
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PET/CT Thursday 7:30 am
It's off to Salt Lake on Wednesday with what looks like a decent break in the weather. Please send you good thoughts my way. Here's hoping for good news! all the best, Leslie
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Meeting with Onc/Test Results - Update
Last couple weeks very busy on the cancer front. After bad news at scan results liver biposy ordered. Met with radiologist and had liver biopsy where they took 4 different samples of the liver. Doc wanted to be sure we were looking at mets and not something new cancer wise. Doc was a little more upbeat yesterday, said all…
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Folfox #3 so far so good and Chinese Herbal Medicine and slight lymphopenia
got dosed up nice and fast, like filing up my car at the service station. My a couple of friends keep me company in different shifts. dosed off in the second. really busy day got an hour walk in with my diving friend Paul. went to Xmas parent helpers morning tea and choir concert at my daughters school. speed to the…
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Folfox #5
I went for Folfox treatment #5 fully expecting to be turned away for low platelet counts. I went from 110,000 treatment #2 to 66,000 for #3 then 44,000 for #4. So I expected the count to drop into the 30,000 and be turned away. Instead and I don't know why they climbed back to 66,000. Onc said I needed a week off to climb…
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I GOT IT FOLFOX # 4 anyway
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! Just a quick note as this round hit me hard again. Platelets bounced up to 97 and onc said ok, let's do it. Was told to watch for nose bleeds again. Seems it's my body's signal to let me know. Love the way the body works ... when it's working right. Told that if they drop again they will most likely drop…
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im alve! in Hospital
Sorry to keep u all wondering. No pc. On my Blackberry. Will update when I can...... Jennie
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Elizabeth Edwards
Since we live in North Carolina now, this was very big news today. Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former Presidential candidate John Edwards, is at home resting with family around her. She has been told by doctors that her cancer (breast) will take her life within a few weeks. I just pray she will have one more…
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Lucky 77
Well. It's official! I'm wearing the pump for my 77th round of chemo. Folfox 6 again with avastin, yay!. It's been over 1 year since I've enjoyed this little treat. Sadly I have to have the pump removed wed at 5pm. But I know I'll see it again in a few weeks. I celebrated by gorging myself at the chinese buffet. I'm sure…
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Kerry's Home!
Well, Kerry came home today. He talked the doctors into letting him be released and he should not have come home yet. He is in pain, very weak, nauseated, disoriented and besides that, he left so fast that he didn't even take his release papers. I don't know what he's suppose to eat or what medications he is suppose to…
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“Santa Craig Rides Again in 2010”
*** HO HO HO *** Back by popular demand, comin’ to a chimney near you….. You better watch out – you better not cry – you better not pout – I’m tellin’ you why….. “Santa Craig is Coming to Town.” LOL:) Whew! We just got back in this morning, after a long and cold night , flying our International Route and making deliveries…
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Christmas Spirit
Wow I just read the great post by Cynthia in New Hampshire and it made me want to say a quick hello to everyone and wish each of you a very merry christmas holiday season and for those who are not Christian a happy hanukkah. No matter what religion you might be this is a very special time of the year as we all celebrate…
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Christmas Cards
The Christmas cards are coming in. I got my first two. Thank you.
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shoulder surgery
Hi everyone!! I haven't posted in a while, but read daily. Happy Holidays!! I have been thinking of Patti and Donna a lot this week. I have put my cards in the mail, had to get them done as I go in for surgery tomorrow. I was in a car accident on my way to cancer center to get staples removed from my liver resection back…
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When one of us does not post-Buddy list
When one of us does not post for awhile, have you noticed the frenzy that starts? You are a part of my family and not knowing if you are all right can drive me and others crazy! I know that we are all strangers at the other end of a keyboard, but then again, not really. Here is a thought, what if we "buddy up" with one…
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as we are in full swing of the holiday season lets all send prayers to donnas family, she is so missed!!
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Nana B - the cookies look beautiful!
Raquel, It looks like the cookies turned out beautifully; what a wonderful way to celebrate Baby J!
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Onc Visit and Scan Results for Sundance
Lovekitties had asked about my onc visit the other day – I’m up a little today, so thought I would update you all with this post. It’s “official” – the mass in the LEFT lung is gone now. I saw the scan itself and read the report and went over it with the onc, as well. We’ll be watching it of course, but this was a bit of…