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Scared about Chemo #4 please pray!!
Hello, I am going into my Chemo on Tues. July 28th, my 19th wedding anniversary! I am bummed about that but don't want to delay treatment. I will be doing my 4th chemo and I am scared. So far it had just been some neuropathy, constipation,first two was mouth sores, and lip burns but did not have them for the 3rd. I don't…
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people don't understand
Krista, This is long your topic of extreme pooh problems, Why is it no one understands. I had to leave work the other day because of constipation,( my boss just looked at me like i was lazy) my back hurt so bad i could not sit at my desk any longer, and then other days i go to the bathroom which is only a few feet from…
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Vaction
Hey everyone, Going on vaction to Wildwood NJ for a week..Just wanted to wish everyone a good week.....You will all be in my thoughts and prayers....JULIE
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postsurgical adhesion and bowel obstruction
I was diagnosed of stage four colon cancer with metastasis to the liver October, 2008 after a sudden onset of excruciating pain in the abdomen which brought me to the ER. Initial surgery removed the tumor in the colon along with 26 affected lymph nodes. Three months later, I had a smalll intestine bypass surgery due to the…
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Surgery again.............UGH
Set up a surgery date of Aug. 17th to have my gallbladder out and two hernias repaired...Yes two.UGH......I just can't stand the thought of going into the hospital and having surgery again....I know its for the best and I will finally be pain free for once..Which I haven't been for awhile..If its not the gallbladder…
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as a son, my heart is literally breaking into pieces
today i called my mom and she told me that she felt pain as if she was ready to go...so i rushed home and asked if 911 is necessary. She said it isnt, but i know my mom and she is just really afraid that it might be it so she said no. I got home and my dad was there and my mom was there too but very very weak and she said…
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Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winner is Fight For Love. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Jake is walking at 2.5 miles per hour. Bob is trying to catch up, and is walking at 3.5 miles per hour. If Jake had a three hour head start, how long will it take Bob to catch up, and how far will he have walked? ANSWER: Jake has already gone three hours,…
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lizzydavis & idlehunters
Thanks for the dough.
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donna NEEDS OUR PRAYERS, NOT DOING WELL
Everyone please pray or send good energy or vibes for Donna. I just got off the phone with her and her spirits are really down, she was thinking that maybe the cancer is going to take her and that she wont make it out of the hospital. I talked with her for a while and she sounded a little better. Come to find out there is…
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Kimby
Haven't seen any post from her lately?
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New Symptoms -
Hi Everyone, I was dc from round 3 (folfox) yesterday and have been feeling the worst yet. Many times when I get up from sitting, my eyes are open but I cannot see. It goes away quickly but for a time my view is mostly black. My calves ache, I have nausea, no energy and feel miserable. I have not felt this bad with rounds…
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Oral 5-fu
Anyone taking oral 5-fu? I do not like the bag. Winney
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Is there any way to raise low BP? Hospice said my wife is near the end. I won't , can't accept that
I care for my wife at home. She was diagnosed with colon cancer, lung and liver cancer too. The surgeon removed a large tumor from her colon, but, would not do anything for her liver and lungs. She is so weak that it is impossible to take her to the oncologist, who by telephone said that if she is that weak, he would most…
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What kind of food do you eat when you have anemia?
Hello everybody,we just came back from oncologist,from last blood test,it shows my hubby has anemia because it's the 4th week of 6 at 5-fu,I guess this is a normal reaction to the chemo.So I would like to know what kind of food you eat to help with boosting up your blood cell counts.Thank you very much.Any suggestions…
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Remember when we talked about rewriting I'm Bad by MJ to I'm NED?
Several of you responded to my challenge to put new lyrics to Michael Jackson's"I'm Bad" to make it go "Im NED" Well, I'm still laughing out loud because i found the lyrics and the first line in the song is: Your butt is mine! I give up, nothing can beat that funny surprise, esp. for us semicolons!
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Still NED!
Yesterday I visited with my medical oncologist. My CEA was 1.6 and she said I continue to do well. I then went and had a mammogram (yearly check -up ) and bless them, they read it right there (the tech had to maneuver around my port so that was probably a tip-off) and it was NORMAL. Whew! I still remain NED. Next month is…
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donna in Hospital but doing fine
Just got off the phone with Donna, she went into the hospital on SUnday due to extreme pain. Come to find out there is a blockage in her small intestine, so they admitted her and they plan to keep her until it resolves its self. She couldnt eat for a few days but now is one a liquid diet and good pain meds and doing fine.…
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NEW UPDATE ON DONNA
Well I talked to her today, she sounded much better. They have gotten all the infections out of her and she is healing well. Still in some pain but doing alot better. She is scheduled for surgery tomorrow 7-15-09, to clear the blockage. She doesnt know how long she will be in the hospital though. I told her I would call in…
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Update on Donna's Surgery
The surgery worked and donna is feeling much better. They had to remove some scar tissue that was causing the blockage. Now they are just waiting for her to "poop" and then she can go home. She said she should be home with in the week. That that is great news. She said to say thank you for all the prayers and good energy…
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Semi Colon Prayer to God for Donna and Pattee Who are In Surgery Today
Hi, Gang We've got 2 of our own "out on the wire" today having surgery - Donna and Pattee. I was feeling very concerned for them this morning and just wanted to say a prayer for the both of them this morning, so that they could feel the healing power of God today as they journey towards a successful outcome of their…
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Hubby is NED
Hi, Wanted to let everyone know, my hubby dx last July Stage IV had a colectomy to remove tumor in transverse colon. Had 6 mo 5FU oxillaplatin, leucovorin. Finished chemo in Jan, had a PET/CT found a small met on his liver. He had a liver resection on April 3. He has been doing very good, it was done laprascopic. He had a…
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Liver Abscess
Results of untrasound.......Looks like I may have a 3 inch liver abscess, full of pus, anyone have one of these and had to have it drained, or go on antiobiotics? I have a CT scan scheduled for next Tuesday to make sure, but what else could it be!! I had a liver resection in April, but was starting to get pains around my…
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Any news from Shayenne?
I've been watching every day for something from her, just would love to hear that she is home and healing. Sandy
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KRAS mutation, good or bad?
I have this and I only know the Erbitux would not work for me. Does anybody know if this is good or bad sign ( or doesn't matter ) for long term prognosis? Best wishes for every body Steven
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More Prayers Requested
Well I had my interview with the Loudoun County Public School System Construction Services Department on Wednesday, 22 July 09. They had 70 applications and chose only 8 to interview. I felt pretty good after the interview and should now something within a week or could be as long as a month. Their HR Dept is consentrating…
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5 Nodules Lungs
Hi, I'm new to the board, just joined today. I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in November 07, surgery in December followed by Chemo in January 09. Finished my Folfox series July 08. I recently had a CAT scan done a couple of weeks ago and they found 5 small nodules on my lung to small to biopsy. My Oncologist sent…
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Last Schedule Chemo!
Well, today was the day of my last scheduled cycle of chemo! I made it all the way to 12 and I can't believe it! I wanted to quit so many times, but thanks to all of the support and prayers from my biological family and my cc board family I made it! I get scanned on Friday and the results and next steps at clinic on…
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Still NED
Yippee Got my CEA blood results back and everything is good.....Now I see the surgon tomorrow for gallbladder and hernia surgery...Once that is over I will celebrate good health.....JULIE
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What next?
It looks like my dh's surgery is going to be pushed back ANOTHER week - what the heck? Does anyone out there understand he has cancer? He needs to have that surgery done to remove the darn tumor??? I guess the Lynch Syndrome Test might not be back in time and they need it to decide how the surgery will be...jeez put a rush…
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last treatment for a while
I just got my pump off. I finished my 3rd treatment, everything seems fine. I have that metallic taste in my mouth, a slight sensitivity to cold. The cold sensitivity was really diminished this time by the calcium and magnesium. I have a PET/Ct next week to see where I stand. I think I have responded well. My CEA fell from…