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maglets
How are you doing? I have been meaning to check on you.
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thank you for all the holiday cards
I would like to thank all the members that sent me holiday cards. As some may know, my wife Liz died last year from complications of hipec surgery relating to her stage 4 colon cancer. The cards meant a lot to me. I wish you all the best and pray for you all. Jon
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What next and how do I help him
My husband and I just found out he has stage 4 colon cancer. It started out as a routine gallbladder surgery, they found cancer on his gallbladder a whirlwind of tests, found it in his colon, they then took out half of is colon.More tests then the other day we were told of staging and we where at stage four. This happening…
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Website
I am glad I have logged onto this website this early am. It has alot of information. And knowing I am not the only one that has had colorectal cancer. I will be back on here soon.
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Port flushing question, revisited...
From Lifeb4now: there are differnet types of ports,thus not a standard for flushing/maintainence.Power port[as my husband has] ACS states monthly; but the 'tunneled' ports are more often,since part is inside and outside[which iT kinda older design]the power port is the way to go; no external anything:)and there seems…
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I met one of my buddy's Gail & we spoke with Lisa
My daughter and I had the great pleasure of meeting Gail and her daughter today. We had lunch together, then chatted for awhile in Gail's lovely home. It felt like home to me, as we sat side by side on her comfortable couch. We laughed so hard because our stomachs were making the loudest noises after eating lunch. I had…
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Seeing the colon doctor
Guys prayers please Jorge and I will be going to see the colon doctor on Tuesday hoping he ready for surgery thank you everyone Hugs Tina
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Sophie.......Time to check in ..........
Girl...you better get your behind in here and check in with us.. :) You know we're waiting to hear from our Shining Star.....your buddy........Buzz
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The Role of Loneliness in Our Cancer Battle and With Our Spouses
Cancer can be such a lonely, isolating disease. Many of us in our lives have seen friendships and relationships dissolve as a result. Nothing really changed in your relationships, other than the fact that you became ill. It is how others dealt with it, or more importantly, did not deal with it, that is the crux of the…
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Misc
Hi, I dont log on to the website very often. It has been 2 yrs since I found out I had colorecetal cancer stage 3. I am in remission now. And I pray that it stays that way. Since going thru chemo and radiation, and several surgeries. I have had several other issues. I had a ilestomy(sp) and they did the reversal. Sometimes…
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support groups online
Does anyone know of any support groups online? I am currently in remission from colorectal ca stage 3. I was diagnosed in Jan 2009 on my birthday. Had my first surgery in March 2009. Went thru chemo and radiation 2009 til 2010. Had several surgeries from 2009 til 2010. Had a feeding tube in last year for about 4 months.…
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The best medicine is free
Someone sent this to me and I love it, but I wonder if it is possible.... I try to follow most of this advice but why does it take something like cancer to see how important things are? I know all of this is not possible for many here but it's nice to try. A GUIDE FOR LIVING IN 2011 Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat…
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Smooth Move Tea - Oh No What did I do
Oh my goodness I've been drinking this for over a year to keep me "regular" and now find out that you aren't supposed to take it or drink it more than a week. Talked to Pharmacist today and he said that it had senna in it and it makes for a lazy bowel if you take for a long time. Well now this is the first day off and I'm…
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C Dixon how are you?
Just want to know about! Hugs!
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luv3jay, Sheri, asked me to update here
Sheri (Lewis Magee) is in the hospital, and asked me to share this information: Her cancer tumors have metastisized to her brain and are inoperable. She's being taken off her chemotherapy regimen, and will be undergoing radiation 5 days a weeks. She also said: Please let the board know and I will let them know when I can…
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merry-go-round
I feel numb tonight as I read your stories....some of us go for tests and go down for a bit, some of us go for tests and rise up.... cancer stinks mags
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Clear SCAN and no more chemo
I recently had an appointment with my oncologist. Even though I had two more rounds of chemo scheduled, she decided I was done. Then I had a CAT scan and it was clear. Perhaps I am finally done???? Two surgeries, 30 months of on again off again Chemo and just maybe I beat the cancer. Wish me well. I am elated and hope that…
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Needs Others Opinion
I was dx'd in Sept and had resection and started chemo in Dec,. I had my first chemo treatment and had tones of side effect so doc (onc) gave me meds to try and help with symptons didnt reall help. So on second chemo doc lowered meds by 25% went home with pump and later that day had a headache which I thought would blow…
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People operated and currently NED.....
Have you done any further post op chemo? for how long ? what stage where you? Interested on that matter! Thank you in advance!
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leathery skin: side effect of treatment?
Hi all, I'm new to this board. My mom had a cancerous polyp removed from her colon, but it metastasized to her lung and she just had lung surgery to remove a lobe. She just finished 8 weeks of daily radiation combined with a steady dose of 5FU. She's lately been having dry, leathery skin on the soles of her feet and palms…
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Not cancer related!
I'm just arrived from cinema.Highly recommend the King's Speech! Wonderful movie!
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Seems like we are all getting our check ups!
I am scheduled to see my ONC on Wednesday. I finished my 12 rounds of Folfox in October ( For Stage 3C ) and was told to come back in three months. I have never been given a CEA level although I am sure it has been tested. I had a CAT prior to my sigmoid colectomy which was February of last year, but no tests since then.…
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Xelox chemotherapy
Hello! Anyone of you had any experiences with xelox chemotx. I'm on my 2nd session of chemo and so far aside from the diarrhea which is controlled by loperamide and intolerance to cold and no appetite 5-7 days after the oxaliplatin was given I feel ok. I'm still able to work partime 5 days after the iv oxaliplatin is given…
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Just my luck
They add a 13th zodiac sign. I get bumped off leo to guess what........drum roll please.............cancer! WTF? I can't win for loosing.
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Reoccurence of Rectal Cancer with Met to Liver
Hi there... Last year I battled rectal cancer and thought I won. Only 10 short months later it has returned and spread to liver. There is only one spot and it is operable. Thank God. I am scheduled for surgery next month to get a permanent colostomy bag. The doctor wants to completely remove the source of the problem. I…
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Check up with Oncologist *** Update***
Tommorrow is the check up day. Ok, so it is not scaniety, it is just a check up and a blodod draw, That is what I keep telling myself. But the nervousness still persists. I am feeling great, I have no reason to beleive that anything is going on, but in the back of my mind, the thought is always there. Damn this can be…
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Off subject...mom update....'guardedly' good news...
My mom is still in ICU, but she is off the ventilator, and her white cell count is going down...my sister said she seems to respond more to stimulation... Upon further investigation, the doctors think she had a small stroke, affecting her left side. Again,it's a bit of 'wait and see' as to how much permanent damage she is…
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Hi people it's FRIDAY ! any interesting plan for the weekend?
Just go to cinema tomorrow! Hugs!
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has anyone had
Has anyone has lymph nodes by the main artery by the colon . And did they remove it ok thanks tina
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NEW DRUG
Scottsdale health care is testing a new cancer drug phase 1 trial starting It sounds promising . michelle