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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
A Thought for the Caregivers (dedicated to all caregivers)
Thought it might be a good time to revive this: You were there when we discovered we were ill, and you shared our shock and pain You were with us in the hospital, worrying while we slept You stood by us when our moods got dark You were there with us when the treatment seemed worse than the disease You cooked special meals…
After the operations and treatments... what about...
Without going into a big story, suffice it to say that I've spent 5 weeks in the hospital, have had 8 or 9 (I loose count) operations and "procedures" since January of last year, took chemo every other week for 6 months, and am now working on FINALLY getting over my (hopefully) LAST operation, which was hernia repair back…
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)…
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.…
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…
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?
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…
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…
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
Six Years Since Colon Surgery
Hi all - Wishing you all good health. Today is the 6th anniversary of my colon surgery for Stage IV CRC. A bump or 2 in the road, but I'm still doing well. Lot's better than I ever thought when told on June 7, 2005 that I had liver mets. Take care, Betsy
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…
Still around and kicking - Impactzone
Hello room, it has been a long time and I just had the CT scan done at Stanford and all was well. This makes it the 5 year mark since first dx with stage 4... 10 months of chemo, liver resection, 3 lung resections, pulmonary embolism, colon surgery and I just finished my 26 year teaching and 19th consecutive lague…
Anyone had recurrences of colon cancer after 10 years?
Hi, colon cancer runs strongly in my family. I'm the only one whose never had so much as a polyp (and maybe my dad, whom I take after very much) but everyone else has. After losing my dad's father to it, my mother's mother to it, my mother's father had it before having surgery. Then, my sister was found to havre stage 111…
Feeling Grateful
I am 3 1/2 years out from my Stage 4 diagnosis. Today I had my 6 month interval CT scan,cea,and last visit with my wonderful oncologist(he is retiring from clinic practice to concentrate on his research. He is the chair of the breast and bowel cancer project among other accolades, I will miss him!) I am feeling very…
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…
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…
Buck ! what about the release of your day four in Europe?
Really looking forward to see it ! . Hugs!
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…
hi my friends it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Raining a lot here , so not very much!
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.
LOUSWIFT
I'm sure you are back from Florida by now, but was wondering how your swollen abdomen was doing and if your doctor found out anything. Knew your doctor was doing the wait and see approach after chemo. Hard leaving that little one behind isn't it! Hope you are doing well. Kim
Off Topic - The Eastern European Connection
The last few weeks I have hosted a number of young people (via couchsurfing.org - a global hospitality site) who have arrived on the island to work for the summer. They have been, without exception, really nice kids who are super excited to be in the states to work in crummy boardwalk jobs and save up money for more…
when where you diagnosed
just wanting to know when you were diagnosed and what has helped you the most fighting it? My mom is gonna have a rough time since she is allergic to so many meds. She started erbitux Thursday and is starting to feel the side effects. The doctor said she would be on it the rest of her life if she can handle it....has…
New Here
My husband is 42 years old, no family history of cancer. He is however 100% Combat Service Conected Disabled Veteran. He has had several medical issues after being exposed to Sarin Gas in the 91 Gulf War. Anyway, on Mother's Day he went to our PCP for stomach pain, they did an abdominal CT, then called him back the next…
cea
Damm CEA came back 7.8 again
AnneCan are you fine ?
Hope you are back at home soon ! Love you!
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…
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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

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