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John23
How are you? I have missed your posts.
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Kerry S - Did I miss the post
that he is having an operation to remove his brain tumour on the 10th?
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Warning!!! don't do record breaking diving off the blocks into the local olympic pool
so got the bottle off 1pm today had a nap at kids school went to the local pool for kids swimming squad. did 22 x 50 meter great laps. record for me since surgery 4 months ago. so my daughter mel says show me how far you can dive. i do this massive dive and feel the bag come away. oh suger, luckily i wear a rash swimming…
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Question for the Ladies
Now I've got this lovely scar from my two bottom ribs to below my belly button, I've noticed a bit of a problem, when I get out of bed, the scars hurt because of the weight of my tatas, after I put a bra on, it's so much better except for the bra resting on the scar which of course doesn't feel all that great either.…
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first avastin infusion yesterday
I had my first Avastin infusion yesterday...well first one this go around. anyway all went well but I have a question... I have not been to the infusion dept in about 2 years and they had something new I had never seen before, I was wondering if anyone had an answer or had seen this in there infusion restrooms....if not I…
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First chemo over, have some questions
Hi everyone, and thank you for your answers, and support following my last question. It really made me feel good. I just finished my first chemo session consisting of 5FU Oxy, Leu and Avastin. I did get the cold sesitivity that I was told about. It seemed to come and go at times. Will this stay the same, or will it get…
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Thoughts on radiation
My husband is stage 4 colon, he has started his first chemo this week and got along fine. We went for a check up with his surgeon and he suggested radiation, the tumors were removed but still suggesting radiation. He had spoke to three oncologists they said just chemo would be enough but he didn't seem to like that anwser…
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Ionithermie Stomach Treatments
As you all know, I've dealt quite a long time with bloating and an overall feeling of discomfort, well on the cruise they were offering these ionithermie and decided to give it a try! Oh, wow! I lost three inches on my waist. My stomach was not as bloated after treatment 3, and still today, I do not have the extended…
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erbatux, anyone on this chemo?need info
erbatux, i hope im spelling that right? anyway nasty stuff.. my brother is on it, he is so sick, anyone out there have stage 4 and need some answers,i need some advic. involveing his care. thank you
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pain in side
Hubby is having pain in his side. Onc says where it is hurting it is his liver. He is stage IV w/liver mets. The pain starts most of time when he sits in one position for a long time. It seems to be getting worse and happening more often. Have any of you had this problem and do you have any suggestions? Thanks, Tina
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Update on Mondays scan.....I got the results about an hour ago....
I'm OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That certainly took the edge off....I was under alot of anxiety the past several days.... The Oncologist called my wife this afternoon and told her my colon, liver and lung (where I had surgeries on) was all clear as well as everywhere else... Thanks friends for your friendship and prayers! I do feel…
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Online Support Groups
Online Support Groups "CancerCare" offers a variety of online support groups for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, young adults, and people who have lost a loved one to cancer. Led by professional oncology social workers, our online support groups are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are completely free of…
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One Good thing
I have to say that having only received 1/4 of my oxy dose yesterday ... that there is a BIG difference in how I feel. If they take the oxy away ... just the 5fu and folonic acid will be a walk in the park. I can actually drink room temp and even a little cooler. I can get things out of the fridge without dropping them…
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Once a Month Celebration
Darn it, tired of drama. So hereby I give myself permission to have a once a month celebration. Yes, a celebration every single month. Not just an ordinary celebration, no, a celebration of a friend on the cancer network. So, for me, the first weekend of every month I will plan on a celebration, a celebration of the lives…
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Very interesting article at this date's www.internalmedicinenews.com on treating mCRC
Once on home page ,click on second title listed under Top Stories: Antibody Combination Targets Multiple Pathways in mCRC (title says it all) This date too, the Mayo Clinic Living With Cancer newsletter has item titled: Monoclonal antibody drugs for cancer treatment: How they work which contains brief description of…
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Does anybody knows anything about Luv2lunch (Linda&Mom) !
Not posting here since a while!!!!!
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Starting Chemo in 2 weeks
First of all, I've been touched by the stories and support everyone has shared on this board. This seems to be a very honest and educated group, so I'm hoping I can learn something and possibly share an experience that will help someone later on. I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, had the tumor removed with a…
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Just checking in and Venting
Well I relized how this cancer has made me bitter and how it changes your life. first I relized how you live week to week. one week all i do is lay around and sleep. And the next week all I do is try to catch up on all the stuff i did/t do. Second thing I relized is that is an up hill battle when u get cancer. With chemo,…
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Whenever you question your lot in life
Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in the school play. His mother told me that he'd set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen. On the day the parts were awarded, I went with her to collect him after school.…
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Was scanned Monday.....I feel the tension...man what a ride!
Hey...done this before....had good ones and bad ones... Wow....waiting is a stressful time for me.... Should know tomorrow or Friday.... OH Well..... Your FrieninPenn
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Dress in Blue Day is the First Friday in March - Please also show your support on Facebook....
Dress in Blue Day is the First Friday in March - Please also show your support on Facebook.... Dress in Blue Day is the First Friday in March. The purpose of Dress in Blue Day is to promote awareness about colon cancer, Please go to Facebook and type in "Dress in Blue Day Event". It was created by Tiffany Amber, Shana…
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Greta
I appreciate all that you do, can you please monitor the latest religous debate that has erupted here again. I was going to get involved but I'm so tired. I have divorce papers to go through, a bone scan to have on my hand in case I have cancer on it, a scan next week, depression. And our members who are new and need help,…
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For what its worth, I didn't come here to learn how to pray or to exercise my rhetorical skills,
I came here to learn how to live with cancer, how to live with a bag taught to me by people who were already doing so; to learn what doctors can't teach unless they've lived it; to acquire empirical not book knowledge;to overcome the fear and loneliness when initially diagnosed; to educate myself as to what my upcoming-at…
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Anybody ever have a need to see a urologist?
Why can't they just go:" Open up your mouth and stick out your tongue?"
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Prayers For Mom
Hi All - My Mom has her 2nd Chemo treatment tomorrow (2/1). Just asking for you to keep her in your prayers, as I will be doing the same for all of you. Thank you - Liz
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Drum Roll Please.... My MRI Results
I got my MRI results of my brain scan that I had last week. Dr Says "All's Clear" If anybody wants to know where I'll be today I'll be doing the naked happy dance!!! Brooks
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Crazy weather
Good Morning, I dont know about all of you but we are getting a horrible winter storm. My husband just started chemo yesterday, we haven't lost our power yet, but we are level 3 snow emergency,alot our friends have. If we do what should I do the roads are bad my car is completely iced of , if I wrap him head to toe in…
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After the last week controversies please let me me know
if l can keep my weekly Friday post, or if...we are only allowed to speak about blood sweat and tears.( Churchill dixit). Get fun mates , l pray for it!
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Colostomites
No, not some nasty bug, but folks with the bag. I had a full rectum removal on 1-10, and came home on 1-17. Today we saw the surgeon and had the drain removed. I have been unable to sit, and am in bed most of the time. I go for walks (shuffles) buy they are pretty shrt and I use a cane for balance. Now, to top it off, my…
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Any hot cliinical trials you are aware of?
I am likely heading to a clinical trial soon - rising cea, enlarging neck nodes, scans pending. have already been through: FOLFOX/avastin - stopped the oxi due to neuropathy Folfiri/avastin - stopped aVstin due to bowel perforation now on FOLFIRI/erbitux with good initial results (CEA 12 down to 5) but now climbing despite…