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How long does it take?
Finally I am NED and I am headed back to work after my eleven month battle with this disease. My question to you all is how long will it take before I will start to feel normal again. I know normal at least what was normal to me before may never come back but as normal as I can get from here on out would be nice. I have a…
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Hi people it's FRIDAY..What are your weekend plans???
I'm going to an Italian restaurant today, and tomorrow cinema....Black Swan! Hugs!
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Daughter's results are in
Two weeks my @ss. They called her today. Her cells are precancerous, she asked does this mean you burn them out (as they did with ex-husband's wife's)and they said no, they will just retest in 6 months. WHAT??? I guess neither of us understands cervical cancer, so studying needs to be done there. She also has bladder…
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Something to think about................
I came in here about 30 minutes ago in a mad huff and had started a post on me venting and ranting and please excuse my language...I was mad at this disease and everything else that it had to do with. I was firing shots at Drs, Politicians, American Government, all about greed and America not taking care of America and it…
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Post Surgery Update
Saw Onc again today, 3 weeks ago I started Avastin, before the Avastin I learned my CEA was down to 4.2 after surgery, with not having chemo for two months. So before I got my first dose of Avastin 3 weeks ago, they took my blood for another check. I found out today it was down to 3.4, again, that made it no chemo for 3…
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Port Removal Party favors
I posted last week that as a stage IV (dx 9/11/06) I just had a clean ct scan 2 years POST chemotherapy. Well, I'm throwing myself a port removal party and made t-shirts for all my guests. Check out my Expressions page to see them...not a big fashion statement...but those who have been thru this journey with me will…
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I'm gonna sleep ! it's 5 in the morning here , my God!
Sweet dreams to all of you! Good night !
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Pain
Was wondering if anyone could tell me how long the occasional pain from surgery last. I have been getting some slight pain in my lower left side which obviously is where my colon surgery was. Of course my mind likes to run wild and assume the worst that the cancer is back in the colon but I know it could be so many things…
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Cheryl : l come from Cinema , Black Swan!
You really like it? Upas! Sorry but is a mixer between The exorcist, The shinning,with music of Tchaikovsky!. Sorry but I didn't like it at all! Although I have to recognize Nataly Portman is scoring excellent!.Well maybe I was a little anxious today and it was not the best movie against anxiety!LOL. I needed a diazepam…
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"Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M. (A Tribute for John 'snommintj' and Our Community
In my ever-going search for music and lyrics that can be “adapted and applied” to our cancer journeys, I have found another song that so perfectly fits and describes how we have felt at one time or another since we all started this mess. The message is poignant and still relevant – the words are very deep, strong, and…
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Prayers / 3rd Treatment
Hi. My Mom had her 3rd chemo treatment yesterday. She did well during the treatment until she went outside to get into the car. She could hardly catch her breath, as a result of the chemo. She did develop the pins and needles in her feet and hands and very tired. Aside from that, she has been a real trooper. Please…
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had liver surgery
I had had my liver surgery i got home from the hospital yesterday, i am doing really I am happy to be home. techically i am Ned, so if i did not hurt i would be doing the happy dance. for now i am just danceing in my head. Love, laugh and play Penny
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folfox #8 today went well how are we all going on folfox ??????
Its was that time today, got my emend, dex, oxaliplatin, 5fu and locuvorin. Had a few special visitors like my mate dane who has visited every cycle so far. Old friends keep you close, while other keep distance as you cannot fit their plans. thats life, just an observation. Was 10 minutes late picking up the kids from…
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Creating More Birthdays!!
We are doing it!! My friend Susan and I (both Stage III rectal cancer survivors) have the blessing and the backing from the American Cancer Society to start the first ever "Feet and Friends Fighting Colorectal Cancer" 8k competitive run and 5k fun run/walk on April 16 at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our dream is…
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My day?
Ok, most of you know that since my APR surgery that I had an episode after they removed the drain, and some are aware that I have continued to have drainage issues. While we were at the surgeon's office today he re-opened the wound (on purpose) causing me to bleed all over the table, and restarting the pain. He wants the…
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Ex going to Dubai
My ex husband is asking me if I want any herb from Dubai...I have no idea what they have, but he said that they have a lot of fresh herbs and dried.......any of you know what herbs are grown there that pertain to cancer? I found a picture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Deira_Souk_on_9_May_2007_Pict_1.jpg
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Hand tumor - UPDATE-
Ok can cancer spread to your hand? I know I'm being ott. Just really need to share with my online family. I got bitten by my dog on my left hand back in September of last year. Two months later a lump appeared, doctor said it was a gangolin cyst. Three doctors have felt it recently and said it did not feel like a cyst and…
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Kidney Issues after radiation
I wanted to ask has anyone with Colorectal CA had any probelms with their bladder, kidneys and/or urteras(sp). I found out last year when they did a renal study, that my right kidney was not draining. So they put a stint in the urtera(sp). I was going back every 3 months to have it replaced. Then while being in the…
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my big brother update stage Iv colon cancer with mets liver lungs
now what,,,,,,,,,well since the last post i made, there are several new things happening to my brother. first off i will continue with two trips to the hospital sunday and then again tuesday evening, both times diareah vomiting, very weak. swollen stomach..the hospital took blood tests and ultra sound. told us to see our…
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Winter M. you got a PM!
up.
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Where is nudgie?
Do you know anything about?.
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Its friday.
WHERES PEPE?
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Apology to Sonia32, Dharma Girl, and the CRC board
Last week, Dharma Girl posted a question about protocel. A spammer replied. Sonia32 questioned the spam. I deleted the spam post and blocked the account the spammer had created. When I deleted the spam post, I didn't notice that Sonia's reply to the spammer didn't get deleted as well. This made it look like Sonia had…
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Report on the ickiness and question about my pathology report (I know, give it a REST!)
Well, I'm crawling back to feeling human. Tuesday night was one of the worst nights I've ever had. Vomiting, diarrhea, PAIN out the roof. When I went to my doctor on Wed. morning, he was concerned I might have an obstruction, because I've had several since my resection. He sent me to the ER, so they could do x-rays and…
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When is it OK to throw in the towel?
The last few months have been rough. I never once thought about giving up or throwing in the towel. But when do I draw the line? If things don't work out next week I will quickly become a burden to my wife and son. My 4 year old now knows that I am sick. He asks me everyday how I'm feeling. I don't want to leave him with…
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I"m Back
Greetings all, I have not had the chance to catch up on the boards since gettting back home from London! My trip was amazing! I had the best time, and the highlight was to meet KathiM and Sonia in the city. We met at Waterloo station, then went for coffee and then to lunch . It was fantastic to be able to finally meet…
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So I just had my surgery
Hi everyone, I don't know if you all remember but after radiation I had some " female" issue that needed to be fixed! Finally, I had my outpatient procedure yesterday morning (yay me!!) I'm experiencing some pain since they sent me home with a catheter and it's killing me:( I can't sleep and can't wait for it to come out…
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A little bit of my info and lots of thank you's!!
Okay my friends, where do I start? Today I had my #6 Folfox of 12. I am halfway through. Yay! My counts are all a little lower, but not low enough to delay. I am having all these crazy and annoying symptoms with the Oxy. Usually the first few days after chemo I am the most tired and nausea. But it seems with the last…
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For Sundanceh
I originally posted this in response to yours in the thread by Snommintj regarding when is it ok to throw in the towel. I have copied it over to here in hopes that you will see it: Dear Craig You said "You've got more to live for than I do - everyone on this board has much more to live for than I do". I wonder what you…
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Cure Possible After Colon Cancer Spread to Liver
Cure Possible After Colon Cancer Spread to Liver Monday January 24, 2011 Receiving news that you have colon cancer that has spread to your liver is something nobody should have to go through. And many people who get this news have a horror story of well meaning, but insensitive friends or family members who bring up the…