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be careful faraji is a hacker!
hugs!
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Food Blog
I wanted to share my food blog with you folks.This has become my therapy. I have stage 4 rectal cancer and I am keeping busy working on my blog. Thanks. I am a lurker on this site. Ann http://www.applesandtwinkies.com/
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Heparin Allergy- Seeking alternative anticoagulant for port?
Hi Everyone. My dad, Dave, just had his powerport installation a few hours ago. Unfortunately, his heart rate went up during the surgery. The doctor thought it was just anxiety at first, but his heartrate is not going down. They think he might have an allergy to Heparin, the anti-coagulant that they used (and will continue…
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Seasonal Thoughts and Wishes
Dear Friends, At this time of the year when the holidays and year end approach, we often look back to earlier days. I hope that regardless of where you or your loved one is on this journey we share, that you will find good memories to warm your heart. As we recall the ones who are no longer here with us, let us remember…
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update on odd reaction
Thanks everyone for their ideas. Its been an interesting few days. After not getting any answers from my onc. on Fri my husband took me to the ER. When I checked in my blood pressure was very high 206/168. That sent everyone into a panic. My swelling didnt matter as long as I was getting air. all kinds of cardiac tests,…
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Just some reading... Stage Two Colorectal Cancer Turned Terminal After Chemotherapy
Stage Two Colorectal Cancer Turned Terminal After Chemotherapy http://ezinearticles.com/?Stage-Two-Colorectal-Cancer-Turned-Terminal-After-Chemotherapy&id=556021 Stage Two Colorectal Cancer Turned Terminal After Chemotherapy By Chris Teo, Ph.D. Article Word Count: 1005 [View Summary] Comments (0) Henry (T 546, not real…
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Not sure if anyone remembers me - need advice please
Hi everyone Not sure if you remember me but this forum was a great help when I joined to get advice for my brother who had stage 4 colon cancer. I stil read the forum now and again to see how everyone is and keep you all in my thoughts. My friend is in her early 30s and also has stage 4 colon cancer. She has had surgery…
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Luv3jay
What a beautiful avatar! Is that you + your new husband?
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When one of us does not post-Buddy list
When one of us does not post for awhile, have you noticed the frenzy that starts? You are a part of my family and not knowing if you are all right can drive me and others crazy! I know that we are all strangers at the other end of a keyboard, but then again, not really. Here is a thought, what if we "buddy up" with one…
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Waiting to do biopsy
After feeling two small bumps on my lower abdominal area and having a CT yesterday, my onc. has reported that several lymph nodes are slightly enlarged. I now have to do a biopsy to see if it is cancer. My liver looks great as do all the other organs. I am so nervous about the biopsy and fear having to start chemo again.…
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Help girls!
Tomorrow I want to buy a nice Christmas present to Tote ( my wife), Any suggestion?. Hugs!
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Getting back to my normal
Guys I could not tell you this when I was using the hospital’s system. Too many eyes on me. Remember I told you I had already been out for a smoke. Well to get to the smoking spot you have to go down 8 floors and then out onto a U shaped court yard. Lot of windows around you. So off I go with my IV cart for my first smoke.…
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FOLFOX #1
Here comes my first FOLFOX. I'm going to be so tough, I won't be able to feel nothin'. :) :):) Gail
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Rest in Peace Elizabeth Edwards
Our sister Elizabeth Edwards has lost her battle with breast cancer. God has called her home to rest forever in Heaven and she no longer is suffering. She was a great woman who had a rough final 6 years battling her disease. May God also bless her two children that she has left behind.
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Newbie gets a port!
Hi All, I'm having outpatient surgery for my power port on Dec 8th. FOLFOX/Avastin begins next Tuesday, Dec 14t at Hopkins. Family support is very strong. We've prepared spirit, body, mind, household and financial. I'm working, exercising, cleaning, stayin' busy living, and laughing. What did one polyp say to the…
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Lucky 77
Well. It's official! I'm wearing the pump for my 77th round of chemo. Folfox 6 again with avastin, yay!. It's been over 1 year since I've enjoyed this little treat. Sadly I have to have the pump removed wed at 5pm. But I know I'll see it again in a few weeks. I celebrated by gorging myself at the chinese buffet. I'm sure…
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farmgal needs advice
I need advice from those that actually know what is happening. Doctors do not seem concerned but I am worried about my husband. He was operated on to remove 14 inches of colon/rectum 2 years ago. He is presently NED after wearing bag for 6 months after operation. Problem is he has issues in the bathroom. He eats very…
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im alve! in Hospital
Sorry to keep u all wondering. No pc. On my Blackberry. Will update when I can...... Jennie
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update on odd reaction
Thanks everyone for their ideas. Its been an interesting few days. After not getting any answers from my onc. on Fri my husband took me to the ER. When I checked in my blood pressure was very high 206/168. That sent everyone into a panic. My swelling didnt matter as long as I was getting air. all kinds of cardiac tests,…
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Santa Craig!!!!! You are WONDERFUL!!!!
How did you know I needed Christmas for my car???? You are all-knowing!!!! Thank you, dearheart, for my music!!! BIG hugs to my southern gentleman cowboy!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Thank-you Sundance!
Craig, I received a wonderful surprise when I picked up the mail this morning - a beautiful card + gift from you. That was so nice of you; thanks very much! I truly was not expecting this!
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Folfox #5
I went for Folfox treatment #5 fully expecting to be turned away for low platelet counts. I went from 110,000 treatment #2 to 66,000 for #3 then 44,000 for #4. So I expected the count to drop into the 30,000 and be turned away. Instead and I don't know why they climbed back to 66,000. Onc said I needed a week off to climb…
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Christmas Spirit
Wow I just read the great post by Cynthia in New Hampshire and it made me want to say a quick hello to everyone and wish each of you a very merry christmas holiday season and for those who are not Christian a happy hanukkah. No matter what religion you might be this is a very special time of the year as we all celebrate…
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Kerry's Home!
Well, Kerry came home today. He talked the doctors into letting him be released and he should not have come home yet. He is in pain, very weak, nauseated, disoriented and besides that, he left so fast that he didn't even take his release papers. I don't know what he's suppose to eat or what medications he is suppose to…
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On 5-FU pump and getting CT today
Has anyone else had a CT while hooked up to their chemo pump? My oncologist and the nurse practiioner both reassured me that it isn't an issue. Bummer is I have a Power Port so it can tolerate the contrast so that I shouldn't need an IV started for scans. BUT - I'm hooked up to the chemo so the port is being used. The onc…
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I GOT IT FOLFOX # 4 anyway
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! Just a quick note as this round hit me hard again. Platelets bounced up to 97 and onc said ok, let's do it. Was told to watch for nose bleeds again. Seems it's my body's signal to let me know. Love the way the body works ... when it's working right. Told that if they drop again they will most likely drop…
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Elizabeth Edwards
Since we live in North Carolina now, this was very big news today. Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former Presidential candidate John Edwards, is at home resting with family around her. She has been told by doctors that her cancer (breast) will take her life within a few weeks. I just pray she will have one more…
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Xmas greeting challenge to save a life - HELP with ideas please!!!
Any ideas - about using the wonderful resources of this community to save lives this Xmas period. It has to be something simple and easy. My suggestion below, please put yours. I'll start the ball rolling. Just tell someone why this Xmas is special! I am going to make an effort to tell someone new each day my story with…
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Onc Visit and Scan Results for Sundance
Lovekitties had asked about my onc visit the other day – I’m up a little today, so thought I would update you all with this post. It’s “official” – the mass in the LEFT lung is gone now. I saw the scan itself and read the report and went over it with the onc, as well. We’ll be watching it of course, but this was a bit of…