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Buzz, KathiM,LoriS ,AnneCan ,Maglets ,Cheryl ! where are you lately ?
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pete43lost_in_paradise day 1
there must be a god, he was kind to me today. the day before yesterday was a really bad and painful reconnection day. somehow yesterday it eased up and i got heaps of packing and the house tidied so we could go away. waited in the checkin queue for 90 minutes. after being the laqst family on the plane and running to the…
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CT Scans and Bronchitis - UPDATED
Question: does anyone know if there are problems having a CT scan (chest/abdomen/pelvis) either during or shortly after a bout of severe bronchitis? I've been coughing violently for a couple of weeks - don't know when this will end, and I'm scheduled for my CT on July 6. I'm afraid that the inflammation in my lungs will…
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reaction during chemo
Yesterday during my usual chemo session I became very cold (suddenly) and even with several warm blankets on me started shaking more or less without stop for quite a while. the nurses immediately stopped my treatment (I was receiving Oxaliplatin ,sorry about spelling ) at the time ,the Dr.suggested I was having a reaction…
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Pain associated with colon cancer?
Hi, I have been having some abdominal pain, sharp pains that stop me, they only last a minute or so but the pain is still there slightly and can be felt if pushed on. The pain is in lower right abdomen and after I eat it gets especially bad, real gassy and noisy, the right side also gets real bloated after eating but then…
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Warning on amenia drugs
Hi Friends, I know some people have received some of these drugs for anemia during chemotherapy. I thought you'd find this article from the Boston Globe interesting. I know if **** was on any of these I'd be asking some questions.…
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UNDY 5000 in Denver!
I will be thinking of you all as I participate in this walk/run in Denver tomorrow. My team is "Run for yer Bum!", so if you are in Denver and participating in the Undy 5000 look me up - I would love to meet you!!! Hugs Shanna
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Carefree/ Cancer free
Hi, everyone, I had a pet scan and it was cancer free, I am off chemo and hope to never return. As for those who know I had a long two year battle and at some point it looked very grim, My doctors call me a miracle, but i know it is just doing what was necessary, good attitude, a strong belief I was going to beat this, and…
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scambuster busted or should i say banned I will miss him
i got an email from scam that he crossed the line and got banned. on a personal level and just my opinion he really helped with good info and links and support. he was not negative about csn, just indicated that this phase of his life was over and onto greener pastuers. i just want to acknowledge the advice he gave me…
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Kerry's Burial... Message from Susie
Hey Semi's! Kerry's wife Susie asked if I would share this email with you all. I sure miss the old coot!!! Jennie Hi Jennie. Well we did it. We celebrated Father’s Day and the spreading of Kerry’s ashes last Sunday. It was a gorgeous day and the boys and their families came down Sunday afternoon. I wanted them to be able…
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Stupid question I'm sure
but, I'd rather be safe than sorry. I have a cold, sneezing, runny nose, had a sore throat yesterday but that's gone today. Should I stay away from my Aunt who has colon cancer due to the cold or is it only severe colds, flu, etc that effect cancer patients? thanks in advance, Marianne
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I'm home from the hospital
Hello Everyone, I got discharged from the hospital at about 8pm earlier this evening (Thursday). Stayed overnight Tues and Wed nights. I'm doing fine now & did find out the source of my pain since they gave me a sigmoidoscopy with ultrasound (after practically begging them and crying to a doctor in the hospital- another…
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Has anyone been to MDAnderson?
i'm trying to get Dad into MD. It 's been taking so long. We sent his records and now we wait for the review board to decide to take him or not. I 'm so scared that they will turn him down. He has the two mets to the liver and damage from the chemo or SIRT which has resulted in ascites which is controlled by diauretics. He…
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An update
William and I are hanging in there. William doing quite a bit better than hanging in there...me a little less so. But we keep on moving and my son brings me so much joy and purpose. While it is still in the fundraising stages and not yet in the grant stages, I wanted to let you know about a wonderful charity started in…
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Hey Mates it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend! Newbies welcomed to post here!
Beach , Beach, Beach ,hope a better weather than last! . Let's post mates!
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wild and wacky??
Anyone heard of lumbrokinase as a treatment??? Made from worm enzymes but supposed to be very effective??
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Guarana ***********FYI Only
Just an FYI for those suffering from Diarrhea. Dr Oz had this on his show for increases energy. I don't know about the caffeine, since I stopped drinking coffee for that reason, but I sure do have a lot of energy lately. http://www.rain-tree.com/guarana.htm TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES The uses of this plant by the…
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New oncologist
Well, I am so happy with my new oncologist I could do a happy dance. He came in the room. recited my whole history and said,"did i miss anything?" No dr. has ever done that. They usually come in looking like they just crammed for a test. The end result is that he said I have been through enough and didn't want to put me…
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grannysmith
hi how are your treatments going? i hope all is going good...i chatted with your daughter
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So excited! Got my new tooth today.....
You know, we old folks have so little to make us happy.....ROFLMAO!!!! (My teeth took a beating during cancer treatments...sigh...this is just another in a long line of crowns since treatment....) Hugs, Kathi
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Alternative to a stoma
What is the medical term for a J pouch or internal pouch surgical operation? Can a permanent colostomy be reversed to a J pouch? Can anyone, with a colon cancer do a J pouch, instead of a stoma? Should I have been asked which of the operation I wanted?
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2 years
Hi All: Well....*sigh* Today is 2 years that my Mom left...I don't know...I still don't know why. I still wonder why it happened, and whether it has any meaning at all, or not. If it does, what is it? If it doesn't, then how can I go through life without her? :* ( It is soooo quiet without her that I can almost hear what…
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CEA
Had my CEA checked yesterday....should find out Friday! Just thinking a bit about it. :)
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Colon Cancer Treatments and Decisions
Last February I went to the ER due to vomiting blood and it was discovered I had a large blockage in my colon which turned out to be cancer. I had surgery the next day and about 9 inches of my colon was removed along with the tremor. They also removed 21 lymph nodes for testing. NONE of the nodes showed any signs of…
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Sharpie lost her Mom on this date
I know it has been a difficult two years and today is especially hard for you. Just wanted to let you know, I am thinking about you all the time especially today. Saffie
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Bahamas or Bermuda
We will be celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary in Sept 2012 and I would like to know which Island(s) you would choose and why? Yes, I am a planner, and I am beginning the planing early :) ========================================================================================= I am soooooooo confused, you guys have…
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Calling All Juicers
I am looking into purchasing a juicer that is dishwasher safe and easy to use; don't have to cut everything up or peel off skins and wanted to know what product(s) you would recommend? Oh yea, and doesn't cost an arm and leg :) ========================================================================================== I…
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Chemo delayed
My platelets were to low. I am a little worried to miss this week of chemo- feel like these cancer cells are gonna throw a party and go crazy since there is nothing killing them off this week. Hope this missed session doesn't cause to much choas.
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Good News to Share
Hi all, I wanted to share some great news! I had my scan last week after a reoccurance in some lymph nodes and my onc. used the words "complete remission". He mentioned that the radiologist called him the day after my scan and asked what exactly he was looking for because he couldn't find anything. I have finished 9 rounds…
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Low blood pressure .
I'm in very low BP, I'm having Folfiri+Avastin. Does any of you got the same problem? . Hugs!