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Be gone for a week
Hello all I will be at a meditation retreat all next week and wanted to let you know. Thinking of all of you! all the best, Leslie
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Having a hard time
I just needed to post this. I am having such a hard time as of late reading posts. My heart is so full of sadness for what all of you are going through including my hubby John (JR). He just told me the other day he is having more bad days than good. Being together for 27 years and married 25 he really didn't need to tell…
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"colic" with Folfiri/Xeliri
Hi. I'm on Xeliri (similar to Folfiri) plus Avastin. I'm experiencing what my doctor refers to as "colic" (stomach cramps). This is in addition to the periodic diarrhea of course! The colic is pretty bad this round. Has anyone else experienced this and any suggestions for relief of the discomfort? I take Immodium for…
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Hey ileo baggers – poop question
They have had me taking anti diarrhea meds from when they installed this bag. My poop is like pudding and I have to push it out of the bag. The doc took me off the meds and I went straight to diarrhea again. Feel real weak. I put myself back to ¼ dose of the diarrhea meds and back to pudding crap this morning. What the…
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Friday Riddle Answer
With Football season upon us, I thought it only fair to have a football riddle and remember NO searching or googling the internet for the answer, and good luck !!!! RIDDLE: What is the record for the longest NCAA Division I football winning streak? ANSWER: The record NCAA Division 1 football winning streak is 47 games set…
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xeloda
I see the onc tomorrow and I suspect even hope that if I need chemo (who am I kidding-I will) that it is once again Xeloda after four plus years. My question is: Has anyone taken Xeloda and not gotten Hand and Foot syndrome? The last time I had really bad. Yes I used bag balm with socks and gloves 24/7 for 15 weeks of it.…
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Emotional Mess, Upcoming colonoscopy and other stuff
I'm 5 months post liver resection, feeling great, done with chemo since June. - My first colonoscopy since 3/2009 DX is Wednesday. I f$@ng dread the prep. My hopsital presecribes half lightly,- the gallon of ****. Maybe I'll do the Home remedy posted here and see what happens - Depressed- I have been having crying jags for…
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Eric
I am on my death bed even as we speak and finding it increasingly hard to communicate. I just wanted to say farewell and thanknyounfornall the support you've given me. I told my mother to update you with any changes. I love you guys and it has been a hard fight to the bitter end. Have a beautiful fight and do not be…
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Today it becomes real
I've been so busy lining everything up again that I know my situation hasn't totally sunk in yet. But in a couple hours I get another port placed. That makes it real. The battle is on! And I'm one stubborn **** who plans to get my way and win!
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Lori-S
I just wanted to say "hi" + welcome to this forum. I am sorry you have to be here. I am enjoying your posts, "Post on!".
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Please let us know how you are doing UPDATED
The last few months lots of our friends here have had major procedures. I know most of you have posted on other threads but would like to know how you are doing now. Impactzone Johnsfo and ACEsfo sundanceh - responded here Eric - updated 9/9 on sep. thread okthen's hubby - responded here Idlehunters - responded here…
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Cancer is back
Hi, my name is Mark Smith. I am 57 years old, married and living in Indiana. I had stage two colon cancer (sigmoid) five years ago this month. Went through surgery and six months of chemo. Just found out cancer is back in the ascending colon. Not sure what stage or if I will need to take chemo again. I do know I will need…
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Excessive Gas
Hi, I am stage 3, NED since 2004, thank God. However, after many abdominal blockages and 2 bowel resections, I am left with the aftermath of radiation damage. (9-15 bowel movements a day and awful gas). As of late, for some reason, I am suffering from excessive, foul smelling gas. I have tried Gas X and Beano and they do…
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Very funny :Something hapend on the beach!
Police, helicopters, more police , police boats! just in front my terrace ! Try to get out but police not allow me to do so! Well, an stupid "Dominguero" ( in Spanish," Dominguero " ; people that only moves on sunday with its wife ,kids more kids ,mother in law , the cat ,the bird a friend of the daughter ,a folding table…
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Vitamin D - book worth reading
I'm reading The Vitamin D Solution by Michael Holick. I'm sure the relationship between vitamin D and cancer has been discussed previously on these boards. This book examines the relationship in detail. It's well written, well-documented, and is written by someone with 30 years of research experience in the field - he is…
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Not cancer related/check out my new pictures on my expression page
Just had to share, Sheri and I decided to take Bailey our new puppy to the beach today. Believe it or not, that's what we decided to do for our anniversary. Twenty three years of marriage tomorrow. We took Bailey to Dog Beach in Huntington Beach,CA. What a great place to take your dog. Most beaches don't allow dogs, but…
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Panic/anxiety crisis how to deal with?
Last weeks I'm having kinda panic crisis specially in the afternoon , any magic pill that worked with you? . l m having lorazepam ( just 1/2 pill of 1 mg) after lunch but no way! then lm prescribed to have 1 mg before sleep, and it works but just for sleeping. My doc has prescribed me also Cipralex (escitalopram) to avoid…
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Chemo's good side effects
So I've been off chemo for about 9 weeks now, I'm guessing. My arthritis is back in my hands as of last week, it was so nice not feeling those pains in the fingers. The mosquito's have decided that once again, I am open territory, they never touched me while I was on chemo, after all the swatting, mostly causing pain to…
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im having a superb dinner and l have a glass of winne
in front of me would you do it ?
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Eric
Does anyone have his phone number? Can you call and see how he's doing?? Address? Can you write and see how he is??? Heck, I can't even send a card his way. Winter Marie
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I guess caretakers need to take care too :)
Hi everyone, I just got back from the hospital, however, this time it wasn't for my mom, it was for me. It seems my blood pressure was totally out of whack and I needed to go to the ER this afternoon. They put me on blood pressure medicine and I need to see my doctor on Monday. I have been so consumed with my Mom's…
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Clear Bone Scan
I thought I'd let everybody know that my Onc call me tonight. The Bone scane came back clear but I have one busted rib. Three weeks ago a crazy lady crashed into my truck and totaled it out. My oldest son Cody was with me and all in all we're okay. I was wondering why it hurt when I laid on that side. LOL Brooks
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cancer and tobacco
I almost feel bad about asking or posting this.. There are so many of you who try and do any and everything to beat and stop your cancer but i am a little frustrated by this. Chris stopped chewing tobacco when they found his tumor and he went through all his surgeries and chemo, 8 months to be exact. He got his first clear…
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An identity crisis
What picture shows up with my name? I tried to change from the origami antelope to a picture of a butterfly. On my home computer, the butterfly shows up. At work, I see the antelope. Who am I? Could someone tell me what you see? Thanks! Alice
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You won't believe this one...
Guess where I am? At my favorite all-inslusive resort. But one where they didn't let me order dinner, and where they wake you, poke you and prod you all the time... My husband told me to pack an overnight bag for today, but I told him that this time there would be no trouble! He gets to say I told you so. I was wide awake…
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Surgical Radiation to the Liver
When I went in for my post op check for my liver resection, my surgeon said that there were microscopic crc cancer cells found in what was left behind of the right lobe. One of the lesions was close to the blood supply for the left lobe, so he could only get so close. Anyway, Duke has recommended surgical radiation to get…
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long term effects from radiation the bone loss looking for answers im alone with this problem
i cant find no one to relate about my problem and have no answers to find a match such as mine. i have bone loss mainly in my spine my 5th lumbar disc is half way gone, doctor says its from the radiation that its eating it up. plus i have damaged nerves from the tumors/operations. i have…
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lt is Friday ....Any plan for the week end?
l go to the beach but weather not to god fall is coming!
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Stand Up To Cancer Telethon
Here is info about live telethon on tv tonight "Cancer kills more than 1,500 each day in America, and a total of 8 million people will succumb to the disease this year. Tonight, hundreds of celebrities will join together for Stand Up To Cancer, a live fundraiser that will unfold across several major television networks…
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Colon cancer 2007 now Breast?
Did anyone on this board have colon cancer and then breast cancer? I am a stage 3 colon cancer survivor since 2007. Now i am having a biopsy next week for a 12mm spiculated Breast mass. I know the odds are against me. I had a breast cancer tumor marker blood test test done as well as CEA all came back perfect. Divorcing my…