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I sit here looking out my window....
And I see beautiful mountains in the background (NEVER see them in The Netherlands...LOL). Closer is a stand of poplars, shimmering in the setting sun's light. Closer still, on my patio fence, sits a morning dove, waiting for it's mate. At my bird feeders sit finches of every color and size, fighting over the seeds. And…
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Liver mets
I have recently found out thru cat and pet scans and biopsy that I have mets to the liver. My onc presented to University of Chicago tumor board and it looks like I am a candidate for surgery, will be in touch with the surgeon this week. Not happy about surgery, but sir spheres seems scarier to me. I was dx 12/08, right…
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6th may bag off day. Port out and free colonoscopy just for fun
visited surgeon darren gold this morning. My blood tests are ok for for the op. So its full steam ahead. I Mentioned i am doing kegel. He chuckled and said to make sure try and stop mid stream while peeing.. Then you know you have isolated the correct muscles. As a bonus these exercises also help with male sexual function.…
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First visit with the doc after CT scan
Hey gang, I got some more detail on my CT scan during my bi-weekly meeting with my doctor. All-in-all, it was the best I could possibly hope for. There was a "marked improvemnt" in the size of tumor that had blocked my colon and "substantial interval improvement" for the tumors in my peritoneum (or "omental caking" as they…
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Made it to Nashville...........off topic********UPDATE*********
We are here...14th floor lol...gotta be at hospital Centennial..(3 blocks away) at 530...She is first in line, should be done by 8-830 ..I will talk with all of you tomorrow sometime and let you know the outcome.........night all.........buzz ********She is now in recovery. Will be there for 1 1/2 hrs then to a private…
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New - caregiver for my mom
Hi all. I've been viewing a the posts and wanted to say they have helped me. My mom is currently in treatment for a recurrance of colon cancer. In 2009, during a routine hernia surgery, spots were detected on the liver. I was shocked to hear that it was cancer and more shocked to discover it was colon cancer since she was…
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A precious moment with my granddaughter
As y'all know, today I've been doing the colonoscopy prep. This afternoon Caroline (almost 2) wanted me to play with her in the little pop-up tent that only sort of fits me because I'm 4'10". I got in reluctantly. After a few minutes, I didn't feel too swift and was thinking how sad it would be if I pooped my pants in the…
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I have very bad mood recently
Dear all, I hope you are all doing well. I do not have much time coming online since last Wed. I had to organize to move to a new apartment since 2 weeks ago and moved last Thur. I, myself had to move with the moving company. All the packing, unpacking, locating missing stuffs drives me crazy. Worse till, the move triggers…
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Scope!
Well, I'm in the midst of the liquid diet portion of my colonoscopy prep. Also have started taking the Dulcolax tablets. Thank goodness I begged for the Miralax prep!!! It's still not going to be a painless process, but at least I'm not drinking something despicable. They moved the colonoscopy up a month, and my oncologist…
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irritated bowel?
I am a four-year survivor...new to this board. Has anyone experienced a renewed irritation of the colon? Seems like I have irritable bowel syndrome lately. I take daily Immodium which worked up until lately, and now I just feel "crampy" after eating, etc. All my scans and counts have been good. Also I was reading about…
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Sonia32
Where are you? Haven't heard from you for a while. Just being a "mom" and checking on you. Luv, Wolfen
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Just my update
I just wanted to let everyone know what has happened in the past few weeks. I finished chemo and was as happy as can be. had my ct scan and seen the doc. He gave me two thumbs up and I felt like I won the lottery,. But 3 days later ended up in the ER with stomach ach. They said I had diaberticuits. Kept me to treat me with…
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taking a chemo break when nearly NED, but not yet?
Hi guys, After 8 treatments of folfox6, the scans came back and my mom's scans were really good. My mom was diagnosed w/ stomach cancer and it had come back in the lymphnodes in the abdomen the second time around. Now everything is no longer detectable, even the tumor in the stomach....everything except one pesky node in…
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expressing emotions
Off topic, Kinda. I have been reading this board for a month or so, & have been amazed at how everyone, especially the men, are able to put their emotions on paper. It is unusal for men to be so open, about their feelings.Some women too of course. Now here are my questions. 1. Has everyone always been this forthcoming?…
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Help!
Okay, so I wanted to do the Miralax prep, because I HATE drinking all the other junk. Now, I'm nervous, because I can't drink anything after midnight, and I'm still not absolutely, totally clear. Anyone here who can help? There's nothing solid, hasn't been for hours, but there's still a light brown color. Will I be okay…
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Colostomy blood
Hubby had a colostomy in January. Last 3 weeks he is seeing blood in the pouch. Anyone have experience with this. They are doing a colonoscopy through the stoma next Monday. We know he has a tumor near the rectum, but they bypassed this when they did the colostomy. He also has liver tumors but do they bleed? I know this is…
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Lemonade?
Please read it all...
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OK GUYS
Well guys today is Jorge's last day for radtaion and the 5fu pump is coming off wow 5 weeks gone already. so now we have ct. scan on May 16th and then on the 19th we meet surgeon to see if the tumors are smaller for her to go in and remove the tumors.so thanks for listening love you all >Tina
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sac of fluid
After having colon cancer surgery, radiation, and chemo, the 2nd ct scan showed a sac of fluid. The oncologist gave me antibotic for 10 days, I still feel like I have constipation or blockage. The doctor said no followup needed. My Colonoscopy is in 10 days. should I request more antibotic?
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Happy Easter
Hope you all have time, taste buds, and energy to have a nice Easter! I hope you day is filled with remembrance, love and laughter. Hugs! Raquel
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bleeding cancer or surgery????
A question that keeps me crazy!!! Chris is a year NED his last scan in March. A little history. July 09 chris went to the ER looking 9 months prego. They rushed him into surgery to remove his tumor which had blocked off his colon. He was given a colostomy. 6 days later we were released and 12 hours after that back in the…
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OK, I know its late but...Its that time again to take a new friend ....and hold them up for the week
Lets get going here...OK, whose got Mr Mom !!! ...LOL......
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My Dad passed this morning. :(
Over the past couple of days my dad had his 4 kids and 12 grandchildren surrounding him and showing him love. Although it is very hard on me to see him go his suffering is over. The past month has been so hard on him. I cant say enough for hospis as they were called on Tuesday and within 2 hours were there and making him…
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IORT
Has anyone had this procedure?
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2 clean pet scans, now what ?
Hi everyone, just looking for a bit of input to what I might anticipate next. I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer with mets to liver in April 2010 ( April 1st to be exact, the mother of all April fools jokes it was not.) Had colon resection in may of 2010 and in July started 6 months of chemo every two weeks. at the…
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KERRY..... RIP :(
The following message is from Kerry's wife Susie: Kerry passed away at 8:15 this morning. It was a very peaceful passing. His family was with him, even Minnie Dog. Thank you all for your many prayers. Love Susie Jennie
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Graci
You did an avatar + it is lovely!
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angelsbaby..... Michelle
Hey Michelle, I know this has been a very hard week for you as Saturday marked 2 years since you lost the love of your life. I just want to say thank you for staying with your family here on the boards. I said a special prayer for you and Angel on Saturday. Love and hugs to you my friend! Jennie
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I don't get it
Ever since my resection have had runny stomach, so was instructed to take Immodium, and have done so ever since Dec. While at drug store I decided to pick up pro-biotics for my tummy just to see what result I would get. Guess what no Immodium and solid stools!!! Why the heck wouldn't doctors recommend taking probiotics…
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First the good news...
It is Friday! Okay, I am unemployed and for me every day is a Friday. At least it might as well be I usually don't know what day of he week it is unless someone tells me. But I had my appointment at MSKCC yesterday and that was Thursday, so using a bit of deductive reasoning with the only assumption being I did not sleep…