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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for December 2010

Dennis Is Home From Hospital..Merry Christmas
Hello all, I just got the best Christmas present of our 41 years being married, Dennis is home from the hospital. What a tough ride the last seven days haven been, from thinking that we were getting IRE Nanoknife and going home in one day. The doctors did do the IRE Nanoknife, what an awesome procedure for people with…
Cancer has changed me, in a crazy and wild way
I cannot beleive it, I just booked airfare to London! A friend of mine is temporarily relocating there for 6 months and I am going to go visit! I never would have done this before I got cancer, I would have never even thought to hop on a plan all alone and fly that far! I would be a fool to pass this up, free place to…
Going to take a break for a while
Guys the damn brain tumor drug Keppra is making me overly sensitive to every thing. I am over reacting to all stimulus to my mind. I simply need to take a break for a while and try to forget about cancer. I love you all and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I should be back in a few weeks and should know by then what…
Robert
is now bagless!! Uneventful sx today for reversal and hernia repair. Doc says he can go home tomorrow as long as he feels up to it and can take in some liquid. I thought you had to poop before they would let you go. He is in much pain (nurse says HIT THE BUTTON), and still very sleepy. Any tips on a diet when he gets…
A little humor - YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2010 WHEN:
YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2010 WHEN: 1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3. 4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you. 5. Your reason for not staying in touch with…
Maglets can you open this link?
http://cfs-p5.l3.fbcdn.net/27599/207/10150139082745341_56801.mp4?l3s=20101221125623&l3e=20101223130623&lh=0b62bfcd05be6beccc808&xwrhost=video.l3.fbcdn.net&L3O=cfs-l3-ash1.facebook.com May be will help you to decide an spiritual trip ! LOL. Hugs!
Finished my 5 weeks of radio and 5fu! We had to stop it two rounds before
due to swollen stomach and guts! But not a problem as per my docs as normal dosage is from 40 to 45 Gy ,and I already have 42.5Gy, so now wait and pray until end of January for scan and Pet results! Well one month of holidays not bad!. Hugs!
#2 is coming up
I'm getting ready now to go in for my Folfox #2. Feeling the blues about it and not looking forward to the symptom's again. I know they began to get better towards the end of the first week, but I'm still feeling a little down. My son is coming from Las Vegas and we are to celebrate his birthday on Thursday and then on…
FOLFOX #4 UPDATE only 8 to go YIPEE!!!
Got pumped today, went well, had a lovelly nap and a really good chat about the week long retreat and my ER stay over the weekend. Saw ONC and surgeon yesterday. ONC threatened to drop the dose. I thought over my dead body, but then I realised she could probably easily arrange that so I just listened. Got some sexy…
overhwelmed
i feel totally overwhelmed. It is cold dark snowy. I am fussing ...do i have enough presents, is the food prepared, is the house clean enough? Why do I not feel happy, filled with joy to have beaten cancer for another year. I feel afraid, depressed, anxious. i don't want to go to that big party tonight. I have nothing new…
Thanks for all the Christmas cards
Merry Christmas everyone, Thanks so much for all the cards! Sorry I was only able to get a few done before Bill ended up in the hospital. All treatments were stopped in October, as they were no longer working. We had to take Bill into ER for for them to try to get his pain under control, he was transfered to a palliative…
Totally awesome group of people!!!
I am a faithful "lurker" of this group and just wanted to tell all of you what a special wonderful group you are. I have Follicular Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma stage3 grade2 TypeA (indolent)-diagnosed in June 2010. Just finished my last round of CVP-R chemo with 2 years Rituxan maintenence coming up... and will be getting a…
Winter Marie Update *** New update***
Hey Folks, Marie's husband reports that the surgery has gone well. It was a bit longer than anticipated, but the surgeons are sewing her up now and she is fine. Don't know any details. Lori and I will update when we know more. So take a short breath and send some more prayers, good vibes, strong thoughts and sparks her…
Rising CEA Levels
I was dx with colorectal cancer with liver mets. in 2007. I've had 2 types of chemo treatments, and 3 surgeries. One year after my last surgery my CEA levels began to rise. At first they were slowly rising but recently (within the last 4 months) they have been rising quickly and are now at 180. There is no evidence of…
large intestenal obstruction from adhesions
have a large bowel obstruction from a colorectal cancer surgery 9 years ago.i have been telling the dr,s over the years that the pain that that ihave for the last 9 years,6 weeks after my surgery that i felt that it was because adhesions growing.and that is why around this time i had and have been taking laxatives.the dr,s…
checking in
good evening all semi's hope all is well i haven't posted in some time but i look in everyday. i am going for my scope tomorrow. this is the 1st scope since my recurrance last year at this time. i am in a positive mood, last year the gastro dr got the polyp out but wasn't 100 % sure he got it all, so i had surgery and he…
After the "well, we can prolong your life" talk
how do you all keep on thriving? Yes, I have strategies too, but needing more to hear some friendly voices tonight. all the best, Leslie
Solstice Lunar Eclipse
Pretty rare event tonight people who live in North America. There will be a total lunar eclipse PLUS it's the Winter Solstice. Hasn't happened in close to 400 years. From Nasa website: Everyone knows that "the moon on the breast of new-fallen snow gives the luster of mid-day to objects below." A similar lunar eclipse in…
KathiM!
are you coming finally to BCN?
Maglets!
14 degrees C, tomorrow in Barcelona ! Springtime!. Crazy weather!
Our Christmas with our family
First off you all need to understand that this old farm is a super tranquil place to be. Well, it all started Saturday at 2 pm. They all showed up. Our boys and their families. Plus their dogs. I had leveled out to almost normal. Just tired. What wonderful pandemonium. We had our big dinner meal cooked by all. I ate like a…
who got rid of the request for money
You have deprived me of writing a scathing shocking response
Had a busy weekend but
I wanted to say that I've missed a bit on the boards and apologize to anyone that needed hugs or prayers that I might have missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I had a great early Christmass weekend and really loved seeing my older son as it had been a couple of months. I will be getting FOLFOX #5 today (if my…
my quest for life retreat
my quest for life retreat was an overwhelming experience. my heart was touched and broken and healed. the support team had hearts, hands, voices, words and songs of gold and used them. the cancer patients were matured and the retreat was the best xmas present I could give myself. And indirectly my family and friends. and…
Exciting Friday and Saturday night in EMERGENCY Dehydration Warning!!!
Stay hydrated!! I thought I was, but I was wrong. I learned a basic lesson the hardway. Got home from an amazing week long cancer retreat Friday afternoon. Which was great. I turned up dehydrated at the beginning and feeling stuffed. I arrived home at the end slightly worse despite being loved and cared for by the amazing…
It's Christmas Time Again
It's Christmas Time by Bob Lazzar-Atwood. Put your problems on probation Run your troubles off the track, Throw your worries out the window Get the monkeys off your back. Silence all your inner critics With your conscience make amends, And allow yourself some happiness It's Christmas time again! Call a truce with those who…
Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: You die and the devil says he'll let you go to heaven if you beat him in a game. The devil sits you down at a perfectly round table. He gives himself and you an infinite pile of quarters. He says "OK, we'll take turns putting one quarter down, no overlapping allowed, and the quarters must rest flat on the table…
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthier New Year
Haven't posted in a while, but that doesn't mean I don't think of all of you. Just want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthier New Year. God Bless. Margaret
Anyone hear from Kerry S
His wit is missed.
2011 Calendar News---- Butt Pics Posted!!!!!!
Well, I understand from Dizz that the fantastic idea she had for the 2011 Calendar has fell thru. Just not enough time to get everything organized and published. Thank you so much Winter Marie for all the hard work you put in on this project. We will just take our time this coming year and make a successful 2012 version! I…

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