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RIP ,MSCCOLON ( Mary Scofield)
Seen it on her FB. Rest in peace Mary ,no more pain. I'll miss you.
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John T. Nimmons III
John T. Nimmons III, 37, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 12th, after a three year battle with cancer. John was a graduate of South Florence High School and went on to attend the US Naval Academy. He was the owner of Spanky's Inc. of Spartanburg. John's greatest accomplishment was his four year old…
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hey
Hello all. I read everyday, post rarely. I think of everyone often!! It has been a year since my liver resection now. I was suposed to go for my scan yesterday, was all worked up for it, and they called and canceled it. Moved til May 4th. So now I have to wait a couple of more weeks. I get very stressed with scans coming…
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By personal request of Pepe...please read!
Dear Friends, There are some of you that we have not had an update on for a little while and you know how we get. I started an earlier thread listing a few, and with responses got a few more names and then Pepe asked that I start one that was more encompassing. So here it is...please all...let us know how you are doing!…
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Last month I finally persuaded my wife to get a CT scan, the first since surgery last year. Nominally stage III, she’s in great shape, now trim, staying on diet, a special continuous chemo and supplements. In much better shape than even a dozen years ago. The operation last year, with a completely necrosed mesenteric…
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Goodbye mama...(my tribute to her)
My mom was not just my mom, but a friend as well. She listened as I struggled with different things in my life, always being my support. And then, when I met my beau, she opened her arms and heart to him and his family. She certainly had her down periods, but she always sprang back from each with great optimism and a…
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Biopsy Results.
Ok, here I go again. I tested positive and will be having another resection followed by chemo. I just got off of the phone, so i am still processing. Brief history, I was diagnosed 2004 with a maligant growth in colon. Had a colon resection and had 5 years 2 months clear. Then it came back in the liver. I had 1/3 of liver…
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ileostomy reversal.
Hi all. I don't post often, but I think you are all amazing and you offer such great info and support. I was dx'ed in feb, 08 with rectal CA.stage 3. I had 5 wks chemo/rad and then surgery where I ended up with a temp ileost.. I am presently doing chemo every 2 weeks for a total of 8 cycles. So far I have done 3 of 8. I…
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Calling all San Diego Semi-Colons!
Hey everyone! I'm trying to start a team for the ACS relay here in San Diego at San Marcos on April 30th through May 1st. Please let me know if anyone would like to join the team. I'm going to call it The Semi-Colons. Original, i know! at least we'll be easy to find. Love ya all! Krista
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Lousy PET result
Had a PET scan on Thursday and got the results yesterday. Unfortunately, not great news. Brief recap of my situation: Diagnosed with Stage III rectal 8 years ago. Surgery plus chemo. Three solitary lung mets, all about 2 years apart, all treated with surgery and mop up chemo. Then another NED period. About a year ago I was…
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Anxiety!! Waiting for my next scan
Hey everyone! Just joined today. I was diagnosed with a 22.5 cm mature teratoma (non-cancerous) that had an adenocarcinoma tumor capsulated inside. It was surgically removed 11/30/10 from the retroperitoneal area. After many opinions, it was decided that I did not need furtehr treatment. Many factors went in to this…
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Suggestions on eating when you just dont feel like it
My dad is trying real hard to keep his weight up. He is now down to around 165lbs though. He drinks several protien shakes a day but just doesnt have any appetite and everything tastes like "poo" Any suggestions? He is already on an appetite pill but that doesnt seem to be doing anything. Im sure you've all been through…
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Unbroken
In World War II my uncle was a flight mechanic in the Army Air Force and was assigned to fly Eddie Rickenbacker to New Guinea from Hawaii on a top secret mission. The flight went down in the Pacific and my uncle spent over three weeks at sea with 8 other men, sustained only by occassional rainwater, a couple of unlucky…
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Questions to ask prior to surgery?
Well, this past week has been a whirlwind of activity since Mom's colonoscopy and cancer "suspicion." Yesterday we finished her day two of heart stress test, went to the hospital where the surgery will take place for pre-admin, where she also did a respirology test for her seasonal asthma and blood work. They gave us a…
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Sundance Invites You to C'mon In - Say HI to "A Friend of His"
Howdy, Ya’ll, please allow me to introduce myself and make your acquaintance – I’m “Big Billy Bad A$$.” I’m Craig’s unseen alter ego and his sidekick when it comes to fighting Cancer – together, we form TEAM SUNDANCE. That’s my picture over there in the avatar – how do you like me now? I guess the first thing you should…
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Nana2, Lori S and Crow71, missing you
Dear friends, How are things going for you and your loved ones? It seems like a while since we heard. Hugs to you all, Marie who loves kitties
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How to deal with reacurrance?
My mom is currently undergoing chemo for a reacurrance of stage IV colon cancer; now with mets to liver; lung; and stomach lining. She was originally diagnosed in 2009 and we found out earlier this year that the cancer had come back. We will find out in a few weeks if the treatment is working. Trying to stay positive for…
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Got my left shoulder quite painful , any of you have experienced it?
Bit worried as we normally think about mets!
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New to board
My husband was dx with stage IV colorectal cancer on 11-14-10 with numerous mets to his liver inoperable. He has had 8 tx of 5fu, avistan & oxy, he has been very fortunate and has not experienced too many side effects, except his last ct scan they mentioned his spleen is enlarged and his platelets are low and if this…
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Maglets
OK nosy me; I have to ask; did you have your appies in the shed before your dinner on the weekend? That sounds like such a nice thing to do....
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Its Saturday Morn and before I go to bed I want to start the Special One for the week to hold high i
Here we go...........OK, someone start it.whose got me this week....don't be skeered !!!
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More News on Kerry.....
Hey Guys.... I just got off the phone with Kerry's wife Susie. She said she does not expect Kerry to make it thru the night. Last night things were very close to being over but for some reason Susie says Kerry will just not let go. Her and the family have had "the talk" with Kerry and assured him it was OK to let go now...…
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Newbie ... my poppa has stage IVB colorectal cancer, untreatable ... what to expect?
My poppa is 79 years old, diagnosed with stage IVB colorectal cancer--poorly differentiated mucinous adenocarcinoma, very aggressive, multiple mets to liver, probably also to peritoneum. He cannot tolerate further chemo or radiation. He also has IgM multiple myeloma, currently smoldering status, cardiovascular disease, and…
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FDA Recall lists
FDA Recall lists For your consumption, and idle moment reading: Wazzamatta Wid Dis Stuff? Enjoy, and check back daily! (Better health to ya'll) John
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Heartsick-off topic
Hi, everyone. I've been heartsick since coming last night. I got in a little after midnight from a symphony performance and dessert afterwards. When I checked in on facebook, I saw pictures of total devastation in the county in Virginia that we lived in and love so much to this day. It seems everyone is alive (3 in the…
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Friday Riddle Answers
This week's winners are................Kathleen808 & AnnCan. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Each state and province has a two letter postal abbreviation. In this teaser, you are required to place one abbreviation between the letters of a second abbreviation (so that they form the first and fourth letters) to get the…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Each state and province has a two letter postal abbreviation. In this teaser, you are required to place one abbreviation between the letters of a second abbreviation (so that they form the first and fourth letters) to get the word…
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In Memory of John Nimmons...
Various folks outside of Spartanburg want to help John’s family. If you want to send a check, you can make it out to either Chris Bonds or Malee Chivacharern (John's wife/Oscar's mom) and send it to: -- Chris Bonds P.O. Box 7121, Spartanburg, SC 29304 Chris Bonds is the Attorney and Owner of Bonds Law Firm…
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Off Topic. My mom passed this morning.
At 4:14 on 4/14. She was my mom and my friend. I shall miss her. But she will stay alive forever in my heart. Rest well, mama. And please take care of my Stephanie, if you will. Hug your loved ones for me today, my online family.... Hugs, Kathi
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PET/CT - *****UPDATE*****
Just got the injection, now an hour in the quite room. No good news from this one, just less bad. I already know I have a lymph node the size of a walnut. Then to USC Norris on Thursday to go over the results. Love you all, Blake *************