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Reversal Postponed
Just got the word that my ileostomy reversal scheduled for this coming Wednesday (6/13) is postponed due to my lab work showing a low white cell count. It is 3.74 and the normal range is 4 to 10. It is seven weeks since I completed my adjunctive 12 chemotherapy treatments and I never dreamed my counts would be an issue.…
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re my pain...again
thank you all so much for the support and advice....i start cyberknife next week for the tumor in my ab. wall, thank goodness, after the ct and pet scans, i was a candidate for it!!! dr. says that when that is gone, so will the pain!! ohhhh i cant wait to start, then back on chemo to mop up the small spots that are still…
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So sad
Had rectal and solitary liver resection. New scan shows unchanged lung nodules ( they were there before surgery, small, did not light up on scan ,no change in size, but still suspicious) and new 7 mm liver lesion. Started chemo. Scared and so discouraged.
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Reel Recovery
I got back last night from a two day fishing retreat sponsored by reelrecovery.org and just wanted to share what a great experience it was. This is a retreat for only men with cancer (or recovering) and it gives you a chance to talk with people who are going through the same things that you are. Sure, you can talk to your…
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Mom and colonoscopy
Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you know Mom had her first colonoscopy since the original "cancer" diagnosed one. And she did great. The doctor found only one small polyp and removed it. He said it appears to be nothing and he would see her again in a few years. She had been so scared and nervous and now she is on top of…
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a down day
good morning guys, i was on vacation last week with my family and had a great time. came back to work yesterday and found out 2 of my fellow store managers were let go. one has 40 years with the company. the last 5 years has been stressful, alot of uncertainery with my job. corp is headhunting and letting people go. i am…
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Eye Lashes
Hi, I want to be prepared... Is this Eyelash thing really that crazy.. Who do you go to to have eyelashes trimmed? may seem like silly question. but I would never want to do that myself.
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Surgery on Monday, June 4th
Hi, everyone! Monday, I go in for the removal of my entire left liver lobe. Cancer is so cruel. It waited until I was finally feeling good again and I mean really good, just to show its ugly self again. Its odd to know that I am feeling so healthy right now and that will be all over again on Monday knowing the aches and…
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My Relay Speech- I wanted to share it with you.. we had a great day yesterday
Hello Relayers!!! I am so proud to be here today and have the opportunity to see you all again. You may recall last year I was not at Relay. I Relayed in spirit from the 4th floor of St Barnabas Hospital recovering from surgeries related to my cancer. Cancer is an ugly word. One I speak softly and it always has a small c…
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Drug kills cancer stem cells
McMaster University researchers discover drug destroys human cancer stem cells but not healthy onesPublished: May 24, 2012 Mick Bhatia, scientific director of McMaster's Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine A team of scientists at McMaster University has discovered a drug,…
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Update on Dad/no real answers
For those who may not recall, I post about 2 weeks ago that my 50 year old father was diagnosed with stage IIIA colon cancer. It had spread to 3 out of 38 lymph nodes. Doctor ordered the PET scan which he had last Wednesday. Doctor said to call for the results. I've called since Monday and gotten different answers each day…
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shortness of breath chemo side effect?
Hi all, I haven't posted much on this board. My husband started Folfox & Avastin in January, had 5 treatments & developed such severe shortness of breath they stopped chemo. O2 did not help & SATS were good. After PFT's,CXR, scan & Pulmononary consult, everyone finally agreed it must be the Oxaliplatin-even though they…
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Xeloda* and bleeding
My Husband started Xeloda a week ago today... last night he gave me my birthday card and went down the hallway and asked me to come here. He said "soemone is bleeding" and pointed to the floor. I looked around frantically until he said "oh, it's me". His finger was bleeding from a crack and the blood was very thin. Has…
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Going in for cea etc.
Ok going to get my cea checked, have been avoiding it but I think it's time. So any prayers, vibes sent my way would be appreciated. To those who have me on facebook, yep I'm off it again, will be back just getting stressed by things on it. Maybe be back later on today, tomorrow? but will be back lol. Having stomach ulcer…
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Gauging your cancer age
Hi everyone, I just responded to a post by Pete and it got me thinking about how you define a NED status. I was dx in June 2009, started chemo/radiation and then had the big surgeries in Oct. 2009. Currently I am NED, but would I say 3 years NED or 2 and a half years, since that's when the surgery was? Just curious. Much…
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I finally told my 81 year old mother I have cancer after 7 weeks!
Why is it always the hardest to tell your own mother??? I live in Georgia and she lives in Florida near my to older sisters. I told my sisters right away but couldn't tell mom, it was so hard. I am the baby of her 4 kids. There is no family history of cancer in our family, I have never smoked, just have always ate wrong.…
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Dreaded tests - Again
Hi Everyone, I haven't been on the boards for a long time so I doubt anyone will remember me. Short history. I was dx 2005 with stage 3 and on my birthday had it removed. I went through chemo and only was able to do 9 out of 12 because of my diabetis. Chemo plays havoc with that. I found out about a month ago that my CEA…
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Vectibix sideeffects after 1 and Folfiri sideeffects after 2 infussion
I cannot say I didn't know this would happen so quick 1 Vectibix infussion and the acne has already started..and it is itchy I thought I would at least have a couple of treatments before this would start up.. I asked earlier about the eyelashes that has started yet.. It is all on my face.. forehead, checks and around mouth…
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Why would I stop laughing? (VERY Good Video)
Why would I stop laughing?
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Thinking of you Phil64!
Just wanted to say I was thinking of you and saying a prayer for the best outcome and a speedy recovery. Catch us up when you can! Hugs Brenda
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Complete Colon Removal?
I met with my surgeon today...lots of good information. We are considering a complete colon removal; attaching the small intestine to the rectum...I will go to the bathroom 3-4 times per day (he says) for the rest of my life if we do this.. Has anyone had this done? Would you mind terribly to share your story (what day to…
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what a surprise
Today was "national survival cancer day" and the Indiana/Illinois area had a picnic for survivors in this region. The ocologists and nurses from the hospitals nominate and select the 2012 survivor of the year. By some miricle I was chosen that person! I couldn't believe it. I should have known something was up when…
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Stage IV rectal cancer with 1 liver mets
I am 49 with 4 kids -twins that are 14 and the best husband in the world. So scared that I won't see them graduate, go to college, get married. Diagnosed on April 11, 2012, started radiation and chemo 5FU for 5-6 weeks then surgery 2-3 weeks after. I feel like my life is on hold and everyone else is still living, I just…
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY, any interesting plan for the weekend?
Tomorrow cinema, Saturday dinner with my oncologist! Sunday family lunch, wife, mother and siblings . What about you?
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How much would we spend extra on ourselves?
"... Spending dollars on supplements and seminars may just not be possible, without some extremely good numbers on a success rate." - LoveKitties. Not to hijack Pete's thread, I have a question. I've seen total chemo cost rates from 50K - 500K+ per year posted, with various annual out of pocket caps. Total costs for some…
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Cracked fingers
There's been mention on various threads about cracked fingers and thought I'd open a new one with something that's worked for me. I had 8 cracks in various places on fingers, mostly at the tips at the "corners" of the fingernails. I've got them all under control -- at the moment. I used neosporin on the cracks before…
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I can't believe this is my life
I lost the absolute love of my life on March 24th after a 3 year battle with stage 4 colon cancer. He was only 42 he was the proud father of our 3 beautiful daughters. We would have celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary in August. I can't believe this is our life now. People keep saying it will just take time I think it…
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OUCH! mouth ulcers - suggestions?
I have really bad mouth ulcers. Well I guess it's mucositis really -- my whole mouth is very sore. Difficulty eating. Ouch! I'm using a rinse called Thymol gargle. And a soluble aspirin rinse -- about 4 x day both. And trying to rinse/sip room temperature water throughout the day. Not really getting better. Welcome any…
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Still angry after almost 3 years
I don't know why but I am still angry about all this cancer stuff after almost 3 years since my dx. I thought I had accepted and working on beating it. I keep having one set back after the other and I guess it is starting to get to me mentally. I miss me. I don't know how else to explain it. I am angry that I am not able…
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In need of emotional support
Hi, I am new to this. I was diagnosed in december with stage 4. I have just completed my 3 round of chemo. I was wondering if anybody out there could help me understand if what i am feeling is normal. I am feeling pretty hopeless, i cry alot and am wondering if anyone could give some advice on ways to cope.