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Not so good news today on Jim :-(
I'm still waiting for all the details because I am sick and couldn't go with Jim to his Dr. appt. today and a Nurse friend went with him and will be sending me all her notes. But Jim's CT scan showed that the spots on his liver have grown. We are going to try and not get too nervous until we see his Doctor at Loyola…
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First post.
Malignant Ascites...the final curtain call? Hello all. I am a 49yr old gentleman diagnosed with colon cancer in February of 2010. Numerous tumors were found in both liver and lungs. No surgery, aside for the placements of a "port", has been performed. I started 6 months of Foxfox/ Avastin and was switched to Folfiri…
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Jorge's CEA count
just would like tell all our friends here that Jorge's CEA count is down to 3.2 .Iso hope everyone is doing well .Tina
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CEA & SCANS
Ok so I sat down with my oncologist today and asked him a few questions. First was the question about why don't I get scans done more often. My last scan was done after the surgery in August and it looked good. He stated that for a person who does not have any known tumors he usually only does scans every six months unless…
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Chemo Day
Ok friends here I go off to another fun filled day of being pumped up with toxic meds. Number 11 of 12 is here toddy and I'm ready to kick it's butt. Yes I'll be tired for a few days with some other side effects mixed in but it won't be that bad. It can't be tomorrow is my birthday and I need to eat cake with my chemo,…
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Canadian gingerbread house
So before my surgery we're actually getting my 8 year old grandson!!! Yippee Yii Yeaaa!!! So happy, his mother tends to let us see him every weekend for a couple of years and then all of a sudden, she stops it, as some sort of punishment,and then like this last time, over a year has passed. We haven't seen him since before…
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Wishing all of you well....chemo tomorrow.....DAMN!
Hello All! Like getting bit by a snake! Had that bad reaction to the oxy stuff last month and now it gives me a complex! Oh hell...if every day was a good day... you wouldn't know when you had one!!!!!!!!!!! ...anyways....I enjoy these discussions on here...I thought I was the only one that had SHI* stories!!!!!!!!!!!…
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Christmas Card Exchange
I've got four people today wanting to join our christmas card exchange group. It's a great way to not only spread some Christmas joy but all to support one another in our fight. If you are interested in getting added to the list email me your name and address and I'll send you the list so you can join in by sending and…
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going forward with hope
Hello all, I'm looking forward to Friday with mixed feelings. I'm having my sigmoidoscopy done, hopefully all will look good and surgery can be scheuled. Chemo and radiation were not a day at the beach.
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Antidepressant for Ileostomy
Hello Everyone, Had surgery in Nov. Temporary ileostomy with J Pouch. Started Xeloda chemo yesterday at 3000 mg per day. Seeing a great therapist and I need antidepressants. Wishing now I had started them before surgery when my onc prescribed them but I thought I could tough it out. Can you share what antidepressants…
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Need help re Prep
My husband has had 3 attempts to get his first colonoscopy. First time: Miralax - he gets there "Incomplete prep" They send him home to try "go-lytely". He can't stomach it - starts vomiting with first glass, and gives up. They tell him that the "partial scoping" indicated all was okay - he could wait a few years. Fast…
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chrischris
It looks like you are an infrequent poster so you wouldn't know when you replied to an old post from eric. Our dear Eric passed away since he wrote that post.
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GUESS WHAT????? COCONUT WORKED......... I GOT TURDS!!!!!
Just had to tell everyone.... I have had the screaming schnitz for 21 days now. Been taking everything on the market to stop it..... and the meds worked...but 2 minutes after they wore off I was toilet bound. SOOOOO....I tried the coconut macaroon cookies.... I could not eat enough of them because of no appetite....someone…
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Dorookie
Has anyone heard from Dorookie I emailed her but nothing.
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neuropathy
I've completed 10 cycles of folfox. a very anoying symptom I've had is neuropathy in my fingers & feet. has anyone had that and found a way to ease the symptoms? also how long does it last? my dr. was a little vauge so i'm curiose about anyones experience. thanks cathleen
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Christmas weepies
Hi, everyone. I'm very weepy today. I was on facebook for a few minutes, and all of a sudden tears were dropping on the keyboard. Since my diagnosis was during Thanksgiving week, and my recovery encompassed the Christmas season (in 2007), I feel an extra tenderness this time of year. I love the season, but I tend to get…
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Lori !
Do you know anything about our friend Pete?. Hugs!
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Scan results - calling on the posse for some help
Hello all Well the results of the PET/CT Thursday showed progression on all four lung nodules, two now 1.1 and 1.2 for which the good news was that now they can do a CT guided needle biopsy instead of VATS. This news is very deflating (no pun intended. I've been feeling great, keep getting stronger, honing my diet,…
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Ladies. Estrogen ?
I have been put on estrogen for hot flashes, even though I went through menopause in my early 40's and didn't have hot flashes until now I've read that estrogen can contributes towards breast cancer but i not sure about colon cancer. My ONC approved my estrogen but i am wondering if any of you ladies were taken off…
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So Sad
So I was sending out my Christmas cards yesterday to include the ones I needed to send from our Christmas list on CSN. The part that made me sad was looking at the list and reading off to the side that they had died. Wow what a reality check and a slap in the face that one day any of us could be on that list. I quickly…
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AnneCan&Lovekitties where are you today?
Hugs!
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Nose bleeding ! Help.
Since one week ago my right nostril is bleeding and hurts a little, not very much jut first time i blow my nose in the morning , the pain is not that much a pain but a feeling of burning on my nostril , I'm only with 5 FU, but daily since a month ago!. Any of you got an experience with that? Thank you!
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Xeloda
speaking a s someone who is probably going to be on xeloda soon, I would like to hear some xeloda success stories. I may not want to know but i`m curious about side effects. Of course, the doctors make it sound like its no big deal. I`ve had the drip before and i hated it but the supposedly the pills are more potent with…
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A beautiful animation
I just love this animation and thought I would share it with you all. What amazes me is the creativity. There were the dancers who danced this story, that was choreographed by a choreographer. Then another group of people took that dance and turned it into what looks like a simple animation ... yet it is so beautiful. The…
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Got a hell of an Idea
Guys, when the next one of us gets a reconnect date. Let’s tell them to start with that utter cream treatments on their butts 2 weeks before. That way their butts will be ready for the crap storms. I will need you to remember as I forget thoughts like this easy. I am doing great, only 3 poops yesterday. I am only taking a…
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Thank you so much, Craig
Craig, i tried to PM you, but i can't seem to remember how to do it! I got your card, and the perfect Christmas CD you sent. Thank you so much! I didn't have any Christmas music, and now i have the best! I'm sorry i haven't been posting on here. I felt i needed a serious break. I will try to get by more often since i know…
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My grandson snores
I'm sitting here babysitting (what joy) my 5 1/2 month old grandson. He snores. WTH??? Looking at him adoringly, Winter Marie
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“Santa Craig Rides Again in 2010”
*** HO HO HO *** Back by popular demand, comin’ to a chimney near you….. You better watch out – you better not cry – you better not pout – I’m tellin’ you why….. “Santa Craig is Coming to Town.” LOL:) Whew! We just got back in this morning, after a long and cold night , flying our International Route and making deliveries…
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LESLIE
Okay, been waiting all day, it's Monday, your were to meet with your thoracic surgeon, and we're wondering how it went. Please keep us in touch dear. Winter Marie
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Santa Craig rides again
Thank you so much Santa Craig for thinking of us. It is so thoughtful of you and I want you to know how thankful we are for your kindness but most of all for your friendship as I do consider you a friend. I love the card with the cowboy boots. So Texas! Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You rock and I love…