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Archives for July 2011

Planes, trains, and automobiles....
The day is upon us, it's time for the switch.... Everything's done, and ready to go.... I'm dancing!!! Hugs, Kathi
Happy 4th of july from the other side of the pond!
my beloved americans!
Buck , first of all hope you feel ok since last chemo. BUT, just know Im anxious waiting your next r
take care of you mate!
July 4 is more special this year for me....
Tomorrow, Independence Day, is VERY special this year for me.....exactly 5 years since my last treatment for cancer (rectal followed by breast)....YEA!!!! And to think, I was told I had 6 months to live, over 6 years ago!!!! Hugs, Kathi
Could use some advice
Hi Everybody, It's been quite a while since I have posted here. I just couldn't handle things emotionally that were happening with other members. Sorry for that, but I hope you can all understand it. That being said. I met with my surgeon last Wednesday to discuss CT scan results and schedule the takedown of my Ostomy. Was…
KathiM when is your book coming out?
Hugs
Erbitrux: pain in lower back
Hi all, Dad just had his first treatment of Erbitrux and seemed to do pretty well except for lower back pain. Has anyone experienced that? He had slight itching, but no rash, very little nausea,but thats about it. Can we expect that the side affects will increase as he does more treatments?
Boca Raton, Florida...anyone close by???
Hey Everybody! I am making a trip to Floria in the next few weeks and was wondering if anyone lived around the Boac Raton area???? I have a few questions and who better to ask???? Thank you! Jennie
Making plans - a good thing
Hi Everyone, Well I am happy to say that our family has been enjoying the beginning of our vacation in Massachusetts. When we made plans back in January 2011 for this summer, it seemed so far off. I was hesitant to book airline tickets and a house on Cape Cod. We made sure everything was refundable. We booked everything…
Cancer, your job, and EEOC rights.
http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/cancer.html The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title I of the ADA covers employment by private employers with 15 or more employees as well as state and local government employers. The Rehabilitation Act…
staging cancer
Is the staging of cancer done before and after surgery? Tessa
Killing a tumor with magnetism?
Stumbled upon this interesting article about how research is being performed with "nano-particles" and magnetism to KILL a cancerous tumor. http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2011/07/magnetic-nanoparticles-fry-tumor.html Basically, they inject a dose of very, very small particles of a magnetic substance, then place the…
Saw Dr. Lenz
He is a wonderful doctor!!! So animated and very informative. He had me laughing so hard, best appointment I've ever had with a doctor. Anyways, after reviewing my records he had me pointed in a very different direction. He recommended that I get a biopsy on my lung nodules, he is not ruling out that it's not cancer but…
*UPDATE Dave deBronkart: How We Can Help Each Other
Let's try another title. The response has been underwhelming with the exception of a few. I know this is basically what we do on here but it's nice to see it in action elsewhere. Dave deBronkart: Meet e-Patient Dave. I was checking out some TED Talks on my ROKU (Streaming TV device) and saw this fantastic one called Dave…
Elevated liver enzymes please help..UPDATED
My husband just met with the oncologist yesterday. He has completed 2 FOLFOX teatments and has had the normal side effects but the Dr. informed us that his liver enzyme were elevated. He did not say which one nor the actual count (said it was not real high). He was on a high dose of Xeloda before surgery without any…
Hi Mates it is FRIDAY,any interesting plan for the weekend ? Newbies welcomed to post here!
I know it's your 4th of July holiday ! Enjoy it!.As usual I'm going to beach hose ,full summer season here!. Enjoy your long weekend !
Lab time!
Off to get bloodwork in a little bit. It's CEA time again! Since I recently had my colonoscopy and an ultrasound, there shouldn't be any surprises, but I'll be happy to get the results on Tuesday. I'll be back later and hope to catch up on messages here. *hugs* Gail
bad arse day, who is in the most pain today, you gotta be able to laugh to join this post
anyone else having lots pain ? i don't think i am the only one. was at dinners tonight seated alo9ng way away from the only loo. i own the loo the now. all day today, pooing all day. some said i wasnfull of shiiit, they were right. this is an example of the humour i use to cope with pain. at dinner tonight my friend said…
Thought of the Day
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” ~ William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925)
Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Detective Allison Carr pushed her way through the crowded hotel lobby and into an elevator. At the tenth floor she found a forensics crew already at work. "What have we got here?" she asked Officer Frost. "Victim is one Jacob Williams,"…
Plh4gail are you ok
Has anybody heard from Gail.I can't recall seeing her in a post for a little while. Hope you are ok.Ron.
Colorectal articles - FYI only
FYI some colorectal articles, all in one place. http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/Cancer: Rectal/1/ June 23, 2011: Less Invasive Colon Surgery Results in Fewer Blood Clots: Study But laparoscopy may not be the better choice for cancer patients, expert says June 19, 2011: Dads Can Light Their Grills Without Fear…

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