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David is heading home with hospice - liver is failing
It is so sad for me to report David, my best friend and husband, has progressive liver failure. A little background. He was dx 4/3/2008 with stage 3C colon cancer. Had a resection and went on chemo for six months. In 12/08 had a ct scan showing cancer was in liver. Surgeons in San Antonio told us he was inoperable. He went…
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Home!
Had a FAB time on the cruise. LOVED Italy and Spain!!! Watched the World Cup (Soccer) on the ship...and then in the airport today...The Netherlands is in the FINALS!!! YEA!!!! Pics to follow... Hugs, Kathi
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Email Scam?
Did anyone else receive an email that stated more or less I am 69 years old diagnosed with cancer and leaving 10.5 million dollars to you.....call my lawyer..... I know it's a scam but wondering if anyone else got the email.
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Sundance’s Last Post Before Surgery - “Final Thoughts and Stories”
Well, the time has once again come for me to be making my way to the door to go and take care of some b’ness at my Staycation Condo very shortly – i.e. the hospital. . By now, most of you are aware that I’ll be getting “DaVinci’d” on Thursday, July 8th. As always, the plans seem to change with which the way wind blows.…
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Louann
Any news on Louann and how she is doing? Tina
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Scan results
Hello my family, I didn't want to say anything yesterday, but someone said that news I have is what our semi colon family would like to hear. My cancer nurse arranged my scan to be read asap, as she knew I was distressed over it. And I got a call yesterday to tell me that I'm still in the all clear. And I am very grateful…
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What stage are you and when were you dx?
Stage 3, dx April 14th 2009 Life is funny sometimes Brooks
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How & where to donate for Sundance magazine or send shipping info.
Good morning semi colons, I hope everybody had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. As you know our friend Craig(Sundanceh) will be having a magazine article published in August about his DaVinci surgery. If you are so inclined, you may donate to cover postage and shipping materials. But don't feel it is required. I know…
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I'm New - Stage 4 w/ liver mets
Hi out there, My husband was diagnosed in Feb 05 with Stage 4 colon cancer with numerous liver mets. He turned 51 yesterday and we have 4 kids aged 5,7, 8 and 9 (we had fun). He had a CT scan after 6 roounds of chemo and we were told this would not be a curative treatment for him. I am trying to be strong but have inward…
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questions on treatment, irinotecan
I have a couple of questions about treatment choices and I'm not quite sure which way to go. Background: stage 4 mets to lungs , mets are less than 1 cm but numerous. chemoradiation, surgery, FOLFOX, recently Avastin + 5fu + leuco. So the Avastin 5fu didn't show any reduction to the mets but very little increase. So now I…
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AST 75(Abnormal High) normal 11-38 ((What do you think))
I know this can't be good. Onc faxed results from last bloodwork this morning.... Ideas what may be next? Thanks
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Reading Room: The 7 Worst Restaurant Foods in America
The 7 Worst Restaurant Foods in America By: Tanya Jolliffe : 6/28/2010 6:26:29 AM : We all enjoy eating away from home from time to time and try to make smart choices when we do. Sometimes we sabotage all our best efforts and give in to a moment of weakness. The more you know about Diet Friendly Dining when you are eating…
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Book Suggestion: Tuesdays With Morrie (Mitch Albom)
Has anyone read this since being diagnosed with cancer? I think it's a must read for ALL of us. Short book, 1 maybe 2 days tops to read. It deals with accepting death and living life
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Thought of the Day
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.” ~ Lao Tzu
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Sharing this fabulous video with you!
Hi Everyone, I just found out about this video and I wanted to share the link with you. It was produced here in Greenville South Carolina by an expert team in high definition video. It thrills me to see the group effort to bring awareness and the support of so many people.…
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Reversal Surgery
Hi everyone. I'm actually Ron's wife, logging in on his computer. I have some questions about his "reversal surgery" coming up. Last summer he was put on a temporary iliostomy bag, and we go back to the Mayo in two weeks to get it reversed back. We can't wait! Has anyone had this done, and if so, can you tell us what to…
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: At a sports banquet there are one hundred athletes. Each one is either a football or basketball player. At least one is a football player. Given any two of the athletes, at least one is a basketball player. How many of the athletes are football players? ANSWER: Only one of the athletes is a football player. The…
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PET/CT Results......... :(
Wellllllll..... NOT good results..... It seems NED has gone away and left me. They found 4 nodules in my right lung and 1 in my left lung. Only 2 of them are lighting up. The larger one is 1.8cm and the small is 5mm. I am seeing a surgeon the 21st to see if they can be removed. Onc seems to think NO.Not operable because…
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Premiums for pre-existing conditions - Coverage will be available as early as August 1.
Since this article applies to all cancers, Ive posted this on the most active cancer forums which include Breast, Colon, and Lung, & Head & Neck The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will start taking applications in every state by the end of the month. Coverage will be available as early as August 1. WASHINGTON —…
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Another CT scan for chris tomorrow
Hi My Friends, So chris was set up for his 3 month check up CT on July 30th.. But he is still feelingt really sick so his Dr ordered some blood word. Well friday the dr called me and asked me how much chris is drinking on a daily basis? I told him in the last 3wks to a month, none. it makes him too sick.. he said hummmm…
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fistula anyone?
Yesterday I had my yearly colonoscopy. Very happy to report that there was nothing to biopsy and no polyps. However, I now have a fistula in the rectum. The dr suspects it's from damage due to radiation back in 06. I also have one in the perineal area. I have apt with surgeon next Monday to discuss what to do. Maybe a…
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The Chemo Concession Persists - Part II
The authors chose to focus on lung cancer because of the various treatment options, some of which are considerably more expensive than others. They found that doctors frequently switched drugs to choose the more expensive options. There was, for instance, an increased use of docetaxel (Taxotere), a drug for which…
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Call it a miracle, but...
I started drinking a shot of Forever aloe, and taking the Trader Joe's greens powder with glass of cherry juice and the numbness and ache in my wrist and up my arm is gone. I have had this for 6 months!! I have only been on this three days... It's either that or, the dang fall might have put everything back where it's…
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Holiday wishes
I hope each and everyone here find some way to enjoy the holiday,
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First Follow-up Colonoscopy - Abnormal.
Hey everyone, I have been lurking for quite a long time and now have a question that I haven't seen posted lately anyway. My husband was diagnosed May 2009, radiation/chemo summer of 2009; Rectal surgery Sept 2009; Good outlook - lymph nodes all clear. It was time for his first follow-up colonoscopy last week and we…
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Post Chemotherapy Rheumatism ( joint pain )
Finished chemo about 1 month ago. My thumbs are swollen and stiff, painful and look like big toes.My shoulders hurt, lower back hurts, knees, ankles, and left big toe. I can't get up out of a chair without it feeling like my groin joint is falling apart.Walking like I am 100 yrs.old All of this has come on within the past…
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A little fall that hurt like heck!
OMG I fell today in the kitchen, as I turned to walk forward my 4 year old granddaughter walked across my path, I instantly put my arms around her as my sandal went side ways off my foot, I fell on my shoulder with her in my arms on a wood floor. I have a feeling I am going to be hurting tomorrow. My wrist, shoulder, neck…
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Going Camping...any special precautions?
Hello - it is a non chemo week and I feel good so we are loading up Friday and going camping and boating for a few days. Are there any special precautions I need to take? My WBC count is a little low, so I am worried about mosquitoe bites, but I don't want to use any 'chemicals' like DEET on me (or my daughter for that…
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Erbitux rash
Does anyone know of a good product to use on the rash? I am on the 5th cycle and my face is pretty well covered with the rash. My skin is very dry and my nose is covered with scabs. All I am using now is glycerin rose water and vitamin E oil.
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The better I feel the worse it seems to get
I feel good physically. But I will never be the same. My body, emotions and the way I look at life has changed dramatically. Cancer can rob you of so much of your life, not just your health but the people that surround you, it can even rob you of yourself. I am not the same as I was before I heard the words "you have…