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Archives for June 2011

Do I Have a Levaquin Lawsuit? (name of article)
http://www.schmidtandclark.com/levaquin Just an FYI for anyone taking this drug. FDA has asked that a boxed warning be added to the prescribing information for fluoroquinolone antibiotics. The warning will remind healthcare professionals that patients taking these drugs may experience an increased risk of tendinitis and…
Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: Your assignment is to make a delivery from the depot to your base camp, 1600 miles away. The trip begins normally, but unfortunately, halfway to base camp, your supply truck breaks down. You have no way to call for help. Luckily, in addition to medical supplies, the truck is carrying a Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV)…
Surgical site a year later
Been awhile since we have been on here. Been dealing with the ups and downs of the whole process. Going immediate surgery, herbal and radiation route -no chemo thus far have us with no signs of any cancer -thus far:) May 21st was one year when our world changed forever. He hasn't been back to work yet but I think he is…
Skin Breakdown..Feeding Tube
Hello all, Looking for any tips anyone can give us, hubby has a PEG Tube, the bumper is stiched to his stomach as well as the tubing is also stiched. We are having some big time issues with skin breakdown around the bumper (peg), I try to keep the area clean as we do have some leakage, i have tried to coat the area with…
Sure Need Your Opinion....
Hey Semi's! I had something happen today and I just couldn't explain it. I thought I would run it by you guys and see if anyone had thoughts or opinions or maybe knew what it could be. Got up this morning feeling great. Had breakfast. Started feeling like a BM on the way but false alarm. Peeing started to get difficult...…
how much does chemo alter permanently
3 years NED yippppeeee- during chemo I was hospitalized 3 times for vile chemo issues one of those times, my mouth so swollen I couldn't get it open, couldn't talk, couldn't eat gums, inside lining of my mouth, tongue- very swollen, gums swollen to the point you could not see my teeth ok, so I made it to the other side…
DIET post Apology from Joe
I got a PM from Joe asking me to pass on an apology for any offence his post caused. i thought i'd keep this short and not stimulate heaps of discussion. i made it a new post so his apology stands out clearly and its not lost with the discussions in scam post on the diet post. i have hesitated about this apology post for a…
bone-seeking radioisotope - ?
Hi all, This may only be of interest to those with bone mets. I'm on chemo now but my oncologist mentioned as a possibility in the future bone seeking radioisotopes. Administered intravenously -- and apparently the drug (or radioisotope thingy) then selectively targets the bone mets -- ideally leaving healthy stuff alone.…
My Hero
Chemo Folfox Round One Today was a difficult day for Michael, he has had his second chemo drug on for over 24 hours and has 9 more hours to go. He is so tired, his legs hurt from swelling, and he has been nauseated. We did see the Doctor today and his blood levels are all good, his blood thinner is working perfectly. The…
FOLFOXFIRI - 1st round OK
Hi All, I had my first round of FOLFOXFIRI last week. It went fine and side effects not too bad. Since I have been on many other 'cocktails' ;) I had some basis for comparison. I would say not too different from, say, being on FOLFOX -- for me. It took me a little longer to be feeling "good". I used to say hey I can feel…
Just Booked CP-9
Just booked for CP-9 12-15th Oct........Chi-Town will never be the same.........
Article about Roger from Winston Salem newspaper
Saturday, June 11, 2011 LEWISVILLE -- Roger Fowler, a Lewisville councilman who served the town for nearly two years while battling stage 4 rectal cancer, died Thursday. He was 39. Fowler was first elected to the council in 2005 and became known for his passion for keeping Lewisville's small-town feel through managed…
The crazy making process of waiting for test results.
It’s amazing how much I was catastrophizing things when I visited my doctor this week to learn the results of my CEA and CT scan. This would be the one year mark since my last chemo treatment, and my doctor told me that if colon cancer returns then in 90% of the cases it will happen within the first year from the last…
OT - My Excellent European Adventure Day Four
We woke to a lazy breakfast of German meats and cheeses, and the news that the customers luggage had been delivered that morning. So, with a clear mind and a full stomach we prepared for our field trip of the day: a visit to Eberbach Abbey, which was used for many of the interior scenes in the film Name of the Rose. We…
In 30 days I'm having a cancer mass, and some intestine and colon removed including my ceum valve.
If someone has had a similar procedure, how long will it be till I have a normal routine? What should I expect good and bad?
hes coming home*************update*****************
I'm so happy to tell everyone Jorge is coming home today . I can use some help how to get him strong away he lost 20lbs so we need to get it back. Hugs all
Anchor has been cut and here I am adrift
My mother passed away yesterday morning Friday the 10th. I received the call as I was turning into my oncologists office. I had tickets to see her one more time, I was supposed to have left at 6:30 AM today. I was lucky, back in March I purchased tickets to see her from June 4th to June 7th to celebrate her 90th birthday…
results
Hi all, just had to tell all our good news so far, my husband stage 3c cc dx aug 2010, had colonoscopy thurs and all was clear! we are so happy 10mths on early day yet but still hoping that we stay that way. Love to all.
Preparation for Chemo
Hello, I'm glad I've just found this network. I have Colon Cancer Stage II, high risk. Fortunately, my surgery went very well. Two days ago, I got my mediport and I'm going to start my chemo next Tuesday. I'm quite nervous about it. Has anybody some ideas how I could prepare myself for it. Thank you for your help. Sylvia
I'm new
I was dx for colon cancer in Oct. 2010. Had surgery to remove tumor and it was successful. Started me on chemo, but only had four treatments. Had to stop because of bad side effects. Now I am on Erbitux. I don't have any sign of cancer in my organs but I have many lympnodes that are effective with caner. Just did my second…
just popping in
wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone, those of you who are my FB friends know I have been way busy the past couple months house shopping, bought one and am in the moving process. Upon my request we found a town house - no SHOVELING, lawn mowing, etc. I'd rather have a house with a yard, but what I wanted more was no…
Buck ! what about the release of your day four in Europe?
Really looking forward to see it ! . Hugs!
AnneCan are you fine ?
Hope you are back at home soon ! Love you!
Roger
I have been keeping up to date with roger (crow 71) on caringbridge, as his cancer is similar to my roger's. And it is with a never ending stream of tears that I let you all know that his fight ended last night. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to his wife kim and his three little children. Go in Peace Kim
My first post
Hi. I just had my four year follow-up appointment and as far as cancer, everything looked good. I was diagnosed with state 3/c colo/rectal cancer in 2006. Had numerous surgeries, lots of complications, almost a year's worth of chemo and radiation then when it was all over and done and I was ready to begin a new era of my…
hi my friends it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Raining a lot here , so not very much!
Thought of the Day
You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” ~ Author Unknown
Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Your assignment is to make a delivery from the depot to your base camp, 1600 miles away. The trip begins normally, but unfortunately, halfway to base camp, your supply truck breaks down. You have no way to call for help. Luckily, in…
how to get a free movie ticket
this really works. goto the movies, buy a ticket. then every 5 minutes get up and goto the bathroom. make sure you walk past the managers window. do this around 30 times. its good exercise. i started getting funny loooks from the staff, maybe it was the funny walk. a bit like the pengiun in the batman movies. well if you…
Anyone Have Experience with Xeloda?
Hello, I've been reading many of your posts over the past few months (since my second Stage 2 Dx in March) and know that this is a wonderful, caring and compassionate group with an unfortunate common bond. Please don't let my UserName give you the wrong impression - it has nothing to do with anyone's cancer diagnosis; it's…

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