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Maglets
OK nosy me; I have to ask; did you have your appies in the shed before your dinner on the weekend? That sounds like such a nice thing to do....
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2behealed
Hi Emily, I don't mean to pry but I wanted to let you know that I have been thinking of you + your Mom + hope her recovery is going well.
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By personal request of Pepe...please read!
Dear Friends, There are some of you that we have not had an update on for a little while and you know how we get. I started an earlier thread listing a few, and with responses got a few more names and then Pepe asked that I start one that was more encompassing. So here it is...please all...let us know how you are doing!…
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Nana2, Lori S and Crow71, missing you
Dear friends, How are things going for you and your loved ones? It seems like a while since we heard. Hugs to you all, Marie who loves kitties
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New to site - My dad has Stage IV Colorectal cancer
My dad is 61 years old and has been receiving treatments since the end of 2009. In January of this year they said they couldn't cure the cancer and he may only have 12 months left. I am having a really hard time dealing with the fact that he won't be around for much longer and I just needed to get it out. I cry almost…
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Friday Riddle Answers
This week's winners are................Kathleen808 & AnnCan. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Each state and province has a two letter postal abbreviation. In this teaser, you are required to place one abbreviation between the letters of a second abbreviation (so that they form the first and fourth letters) to get the…
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More News on Kerry.....
Hey Guys.... I just got off the phone with Kerry's wife Susie. She said she does not expect Kerry to make it thru the night. Last night things were very close to being over but for some reason Susie says Kerry will just not let go. Her and the family have had "the talk" with Kerry and assured him it was OK to let go now...…
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Heartsick-off topic
Hi, everyone. I've been heartsick since coming last night. I got in a little after midnight from a symphony performance and dessert afterwards. When I checked in on facebook, I saw pictures of total devastation in the county in Virginia that we lived in and love so much to this day. It seems everyone is alive (3 in the…
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In Memory of John Nimmons...
Various folks outside of Spartanburg want to help John’s family. If you want to send a check, you can make it out to either Chris Bonds or Malee Chivacharern (John's wife/Oscar's mom) and send it to: -- Chris Bonds P.O. Box 7121, Spartanburg, SC 29304 Chris Bonds is the Attorney and Owner of Bonds Law Firm…
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Sundance Invites You to C'mon In - Say HI to "A Friend of His"
Howdy, Ya’ll, please allow me to introduce myself and make your acquaintance – I’m “Big Billy Bad A$$.” I’m Craig’s unseen alter ego and his sidekick when it comes to fighting Cancer – together, we form TEAM SUNDANCE. That’s my picture over there in the avatar – how do you like me now? I guess the first thing you should…
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New to board
My husband was dx with stage IV colorectal cancer on 11-14-10 with numerous mets to his liver inoperable. He has had 8 tx of 5fu, avistan & oxy, he has been very fortunate and has not experienced too many side effects, except his last ct scan they mentioned his spleen is enlarged and his platelets are low and if this…
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5th week starts tomorrow.
Hey guys tomorrow Jorge will start his 5th week feeling i little scare more and more as each week goes by .and as for you Buzz no worries about you taking over my last post it was funny .as for the blood in jorge's poop it was nothing the doctor said not to worry about it .hugs to all Tina
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It's been awhile.
I havnt posted a topic in awhile but wanted to share a few thoughts with you guys. One can get addicted to this discussion board. Theres been a few times when I thought "there's too much pain here" "there's alot of disagreement" "people love to debate too much" others just agree and say they will pray for you. I have said…
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Got my left shoulder quite painful , any of you have experienced it?
Bit worried as we normally think about mets!
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Kerry
Kerry, you and Susie are never far from my thoughts.
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Ketziah :).... Girl Power
Ketziah, that song is just what I needed. All you ladies and men too should listen. India Arie I am not my hair. You know, I think I just forgot and I'm so glad you reminded me with this Ketziah that I am who I am, it is what it is, and life is different day to day but my heart and soul is what I'm all about. Ok, so I had…
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Questions to ask prior to surgery?
Well, this past week has been a whirlwind of activity since Mom's colonoscopy and cancer "suspicion." Yesterday we finished her day two of heart stress test, went to the hospital where the surgery will take place for pre-admin, where she also did a respirology test for her seasonal asthma and blood work. They gave us a…
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1st Folfox w/Avastin Treatment Accomplished
I wanted to run some things by everyone to see what your opinions/experiences were. I got my port in last Thursday, 4/7 (okay until the novocaine wore off) and then had first treatment on Friday, 4/8. Ironically, it was 3 months to the day that I found out I had cancer. I felt extremely fatigued Friday through Tuesday and…
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Its Saturday Morn and before I go to bed I want to start the Special One for the week to hold high i
Here we go...........OK, someone start it.whose got me this week....don't be skeered !!!
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Things you forget to tell the doctor
My heartbeat has been irregular for a few weeks. Mostly I only notice it when I am at rest. I keep forgetting to mention it to my Onc or the surgeon. Anyone else do this? If so, what kinds of things do you forget?
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Ode to My Hair (otherwise titled WomanHood)
Who's hair is this that I run my fingers through? Who's?!? It's on my head but it isn't mine it's too thin, it's gotten shorter somehow. What straw like hair, do I feel going through my fingers? Surely not my silky golden Locks, No, this cannot be MY hair is soft, so soft to the touch My pride and joy, it so defines me So…
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Off Topic--Inner Peace
Hello Everyone, I found this on the internet and thought it was kind of cute. We have so much sadness on the board right now and meaning no disrespect to anyone, I thought maybe we could use some sunshine. Inner Peace: If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If…
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Lousy PET result
Had a PET scan on Thursday and got the results yesterday. Unfortunately, not great news. Brief recap of my situation: Diagnosed with Stage III rectal 8 years ago. Surgery plus chemo. Three solitary lung mets, all about 2 years apart, all treated with surgery and mop up chemo. Then another NED period. About a year ago I was…
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Does anybody hear about Cheryl ?
Not posting in a while!
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Flying with Ileostomy
Has anyone had to fly with a bag yet since all the changes in the TSA? I am headed to D.C. for my honeymoon in a couple of weeks, and wondering if I will have an issue with the TSA. Don't want to get booted off the plane before it takes off.
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I just heard from Raquel...nanab
I just heard from Raquel and she asked me to share a couple of things...... Raquel had shared with us earlier how her grandmother lived to the remarkable age of 101 and was nearing her time to go. Her grandmother just passed away. ..... And also, minutes before she told me about her grandmother, Raquel shared the wonderful…
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Lifetime Chemo
Is anyone on, or has been on, the maintenance chemo plan of Avastin, 5FU, and Leucovorin? I was first diagnosed on 9/11/06, and then re-diagnosed 10/1/10. They just performed a PET scan a few weeks ago, and told me that with the current images combined with CEA numbers going up and down I will be on chemo every 2 weeks for…
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John T. Nimmons III
John T. Nimmons III, 37, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 12th, after a three year battle with cancer. John was a graduate of South Florence High School and went on to attend the US Naval Academy. He was the owner of Spanky's Inc. of Spartanburg. John's greatest accomplishment was his four year old…
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Naturopath
Hi everyone, I have a question. I am still waiting to see if the lesion on my liver is cancer. I had a biopsy Wedensday. The first 2 times i was diagnosed, i kinda went with the flow and just figured they would cure me. Now i am learning maybe not. I am wondering about naturopaths. Do they work with the surgeon & or onc.?…
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hey
Hello all. I read everyday, post rarely. I think of everyone often!! It has been a year since my liver resection now. I was suposed to go for my scan yesterday, was all worked up for it, and they called and canceled it. Moved til May 4th. So now I have to wait a couple of more weeks. I get very stressed with scans coming…