-
Ok Phantom Farting...when was the first or only time......
when was the first or only time......or the funnies time. You farted in public since being diagnosed?? Tell us your story. I always make sure that gas is out of my body before going anywhere, well one day I was leaving work, and got in my car, and with a sigh of relief let it go.....well hell, if one of my co-workers…
-
Acupuncture
Hey all I have a question for you. I am curious if anyone has any insight/experience with acupuncture. I am completely ignorant in regards to the subject but have decided I would like more information. I thought the first place to start my search for knowledge would just logically be here. Are there informative sites that…
-
Finding Polypes
I have recently discovered, what I think is a Polype. It feels like a cyst growing from the inside but swelling to the outside. It is right above the rectum. It is causing pain and discomfort. Could this be a Polype? Please give me some feed back! thank You
-
Good News
Got Hank's PET/CT results today, no evidence of metastatic disease! Meaning the multiple liver mets found on his original scan are completely gone! The scan still indicated some moderate metabloic activity in the primary site, but the Dr kept reiterating that everything else is disease free! The Dr and Nurse Practicioner…
-
Folfiri w/Erbitux starts Monday 6/7
Hey, guys and gals. I've been hanging out here for a while, I've learned a lot, much to put me at ease. Here's my story: http://geetar-dave.livejournal.com/ For those who don't want to read that whole long-winded thing, diagnosed 1/09, large tumor in colon, one spot on liver, both removed. 6 months Folfox with Avastin…
-
Please help me!!!!
I would like to chaqt with someone that knows a little about finding Polypes!
-
Jim is still running low grade fever
Surgery was the third of May. He came home and went back in because of a fever. They treated him with antibiotics and sent us home. We went back on the 27th and the Doctor took the drain out and by then he was having alot of pain in his back. He says it's sharp when he takes a deep breath. Then on the first of May we had…
-
Liver resection Sugery Next Friday June 11th
Well, the day is fast approaching. I realized during my recent travels that it would be the last time of easy security screening. Next time I will have a titanium HAI pump inside me and that will light up the airport scanner. I will be given a card, but I am sure there will be delays. Anyone else deal with this? I will…
-
Reading Room - Coping with Financial Challenges
Coping with Financial Challenges A diagnosis of cancer can create added financial challenges and stress for the person diagnosed and his or her loved ones. CancerCare will help you find assistance and offers helpful resources, including: The Financial Edition of A Helping Hand, the Resource Guide for People with Cancer, a…
-
humour on this forum.
It's funny that you would post about phantom farts this morning Clift. I have been thinking about humour on this board lately. I like it when we laugh at ourselves....the thread..you might be a cancer survivor...is a joy to me. All the stupid things we can relate to. I worry sometimes that perhaps new people might find my…
-
PET Scan--No Strenuous Activity?
I have my first post-chemo PET scan scheduled for this coming Friday. I know I'm supposed to avoid strenuous activity for at least 24 hours prior to the scan. What I didn't think about at the time I scheduled the scan is that our high school's graduation is Thursday evening. I teach a special class for students with…
-
Just diagnosed,
Hi all...just found this site today..husband DX w rectal ca yesterday. He was told he needs a rectal ultrasound for staging. The problem is the only radiologist that does this is out till the 18th of june. Have been on the phone for 4 hours now trying to find another radiologist who does them..even if it is in another…
-
Friday Riddle
Remember NO GOOLGING or SEARCHING the Internet allowed and good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: You have 10 trees and you have to plant them in five rows but each row must contain 4 trees. How is this possible?
-
Would you embrace technology?
Just curious how many people with a colostomy bag had inquired into an artificial sphincter? When I first heard I would need a permanent colostomy I figured this was my chance to invent something important. I'm a tinkerer and inventor and actually have two medical devices I have royalty agreements on as well as a child…
-
Thought of the Day
Thought for the Day “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
-
Any idea what chemo is after FOLFOX
Just talked to onc., appointment Monday. Any advice for questions to ask? Had liver resection cancelled last Wednesday after mets found on diaphram. Mets were removed but surgeon is sending us to onc. for more chemo. My husband was dx'd May 09 with stage 4 rectal cancer, mets to liver. Has not had surgery for primary…
-
California, Here We Come!
can't wait...My youngest son (20), my Boyfriend, and I will be going to San Diego to vacation with my 2 older sons (30, 31); we rented a condo on the bay side. We'll all be together which is a rarity. My 3 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 2 granddaughters (2yrs, 8 mo, and 3 1/2). My oldest son and his family live in Germany;…
-
Jaw Pain
I could not find the previous postings for this topic but remember magnesium sulfate being recommended. I had this added to my cocktail but no difference was noticed except for a major headache
-
Old timers
Broke my heart reading the memorials and names. Sometimes I feel guilty making it this far. The "Why Me?" creeps me. Which leads to this: Scouty and Susan H are 2 people that have been on here longer than me. Stage 4 dx 9/06 with liver and lung resections. My questions are,to the longer term survivors: 1) what dietary…
-
I BEAT DOWN the OXY DEVIL!!!!!!!! YEEHAAA!!!!
Well, yes , it was he&&.....I mean HE&&. My onc started me a tapering program from home. At that time i was eating 12 oxy per day for my back pain. MY BACK IS IN BEAUTIFUL SHAPE, by the way....and knock on wood!!!! BUTTT...the big prob was getting off those oxy's...I made it myself at home and got down to taking 2 per day.…
-
Checking in after a long while/just need to vent
Hi everybody, It has been several months since I have posted.I have been lurking but silent. Any how, after finishing Chemo I had been complaining to Docs about lower abdominal pain. We did a CT and PET scan to check things out. Turns out I had a fluid buildup and possible recurrance of CA. My Oncologist said get to ER…
-
HAPPY B-DAY TO ALL JUNE BABIES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL JUNE BABIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!! tootsie 1 - 3 June ron50 - 4 June annabelle1415 - 14 June liefjasmine - 15 June P_I_T_A - 23 June nudgie - 30 June
-
YEAH, NED Still..........
My ONC does not want to see me for another 6 months. I am so happy that I can enjoy my Nana's 100th birthday party this Saturday!! All the family is in town, what am I talking about we are the town! Yes, visitors are starting to get here.... Take care of yourselves and Smile!!!!
-
Family together again.
I thought I might share some good news from the house of "greybeard"; Several years ago my middle daughter moved to Utah to go to school. Well as things turned out, she ended up meeting a wonderful young man who is now my Son-in-law, and they have added two more grandchildren to our family, bringing the total to four, and…
-
Information on Block Center for Cancer treatments...in Evansville
I have not posted in a long time but have been keeping up by reading everyone's post. My husband has been give two to four months and is entering his third phase one clinical trial. While at work on Sunday, I met a lady whose husband also have stage 4 colorectal cancer and was receiving treatment at BLOCK CENTER OF…
-
Phantom Farting.......
OK, I have had my backside sewn shut and I lean over to the left this evening to fart like I use to and my wife looks at me and asks "what do you think your doing ?"..I informed her that I was having a phantom fart pain and was going to phantom fart. I actually haven't done this since surgery 2 years ago. Why now I wonder…
-
Pre-chemo dental visit
Just wanted to remind those who haven't started chemo yet to try to get to the dentist first. My oncologist wouldn't let me go, I had emergency surgery, and it has been a year since last dental visit. Chemo is very, very hard on the mouth and teeth. I finished my chemo recently, was told by my onc.just yesterday that I…
-
You Might Be A Cancer Survivor If ........
You might be a cancer survivor if - You commonly use the abbreviations - dx, hx, rx, sx, tx - and you have never been to medical school. You can rattle off the brand names and generic names of medications and their uses faster than the nurse can. You can convert MLs to Ounces. Boost and Ensure are entrees. Your expelled…
-
hemorrhoids help? (not cancer related per se)
not cancer related per se, but mom has hemorrhoids (exterior). we've tried preparation H, desitin (heard zinc oxide is good for them), tucks suppositories and wipes, and dibocaine...still in lots of pain. shes been taking percocet for pain but im sure thats not making it any better (causes constipation), and eating high…
-
My Dad
Received a call yesterday afternoon from my Mom and my Dad has been admitted to Pitt Memorial Hospital (NC) for blood in stool. Some of the tests include, bloodwork (normal), colonscopy and endascope. Any and all prayers are welcome.