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Not eating
I've taken Oxaliplatin, 5FU, Avastan, and Leucovorin for eight treatments. After the sixth treatment I have not able to eat. I can drink Ensures and broth, but I can't eat anything with any substance. This has gone on for nine weeks. Has anyone else had this problem after taking this combination. The doctor said it is not…
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so much has happened...finally looking up
It has been a while since I've been on. i got a new job (since mine was "rightsized" in January), and today I had my 1 year colonoscopy. All good, there was 1 tiny polyp, too small to worry about she "blasted" it and some "bumps" she has never seen before, but thought propbably just irritation from that lovely bowel…
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Tears and Joys
For some reason, today has been a day of tears. I feel lucky/blessed in my journey, but I am really struggling today with the feeling that this is truly a war we are fighting. We have lost people we admire and love and we are all still fighting as hard as we can. I had my port flushed on Thursday and ended up in tears…
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Got wound vac off Friday
I am now free of the wound vac all most 5 weeks on it still have have 1" to heal not a lot of drainage now but some.I am still trying to figure out what constipates me fore my system works different now.I can not eat things like apple peels or orange's potatoes with the skin on it nuts chocolate my favorite d*m because of…
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Grateful..
I am already very grateful for this site. Those of you who wrote to me already today have had an impact on me. Because alot of the time I feel very alone. I have a wonderful support system around me, but they have no idea what its like to go through something like this. So, to finally find a place where I can ask questions…
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heading to hospital in the morning
I'll be heading out to Baptist Hospital in the morning to start the prep for the Cytoreductive surgery and IPHC. As you can imagine, I am getting nervous, remembering my past surgeries and having a bit of some flashbacks. I really need to go to bed, and some Ativan will help. Your prayers are appreciated. My daughters will…
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Just wondering....
Hi everyone, I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this beautiful spring weather. Last year at this time I had just finished chemo/rad and was getting ready for surgery so this nice time of year just passed and I didn't even notice it. Next month I have my first colonoscopy after chemo, my CT was clear last month, so…
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Farrah's Story
My husband and I watched her story Friday night (5/15/09) at 9:00am on NBC 4. He has been through soooo much and endured sooo much pain to get her to the point she is at now. I was glad to see that the other methods in Germany gave her more time which gave her time to feel good, enjoy life moments and laugh. She kept her…
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Biopsy results
Biopsy results were inconclusive, WTF! The Drs said there is definitely abnormal cells, but they couldn't pinpoint it as any particular type of cancer. Surgery is scheduled for next friday. My surgeon and oncologist are puzzled, as are the pathologists. My surgeons best guess is that if not cancer the abnormal cells were…
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PET scan question
I just had my first PET done friday and i am anxiously awaiting results. I called my doc this morning but no results yet. The scan place just called me & wanted to know if i had had any facial implants in the past.... WHAT???????? No... i never had and i don't understand why they would ask that. After I hung up and thought…
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Judge rules US family can't refuse chemo for boy
http://my.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20090515/4a0ce8c0_3426_13350200905151047636638 Let me know what you think
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Limey
Does anyone have an update on how Limey is doing?
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Angel has died
Angel passed away on april the 16th at 10.55 pm. I was with him when he took his last breath. He was in alot of pain thursday so i called the pain dr she came to my house about 9pm gave him triple the dosage for pain then left he was heavely medicated and then he started breathing less and less till he did not take another…
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FRIDAY RIDDLE ANSWER
This week's winner is kymgil. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: The beginning of eternity The end of time and space The beginning of every end, And the end of every place ANSWER: the letter "e" IT SEEMS THE RIDDLES ARE TOO EASY, SO I AM GOING TO HAVE TO GET MORE CREATIVE AND THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX SOMEWHAT.
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PET Scan
I had my first PET done yesterday. I prayed and cried thru the whole thing. I am so scared something MORE is going to show up than what I even started with. I have an appointment with radiologists for Friday. Does he give me the results of this? I won't be seeing my surgeon before then. I won't see my onc. till 6/4/09. Can…
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It's a boy!
Hey everyone Just thought I'd pop on and given an update. We had an ultrasound yesterday (between chemo weeks - yay!) and found out we are having a boy! We are SOOOOO excited!! We woulda loved a little girl, but for some reason we were both hoping for a little boy :) My husband made the switch from folfox to folfiri and is…
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Relay for Life report
Whew! I'm exhausted, but it's a good thing. Spent the night at our local Relay with my little team that could. We walked over 99 miles as a team and raised (so far!)over $5000!!! I had set our goal at $3500, and I was depressed, thinking we weren't going to meet that goal. HA! The new picture is me (on the right) with my…
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My Husband has stage 4 colon cancer
Hey everyone my husband has now joined the group. I think it will help him see that he is not alone. If you see JR that's him. I check it out almost everyday. Best to all of you Paula G.
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vitamin D- updated with a question
UPDATE: I added a post on the bottom here stating that I just got my vitamin D level test back & it's very low. For any of you taking vitamin D supplements, do you know about certain types, brands, etc. that are better at absorbing than others? Please read below & let me know- thanks in advance! Lisa…
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Farah Fawcett
I just read on yahoo that farah fawcett isn't doing to well. Apparently she wasn't able to beat her liver mets. That is a shame. I remember having her poster on my wall almost the entire decade of the 80's. I only took it down when I was given a poster of heather thomas from the fall guy. As a matter of fact the very first…
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Port has to be declotted.
Has anyone had to have this done. The Dr. told me it needed to be done or else the drugs could back up and not go into the vein like they are suppossed to. I am just wondering what type of procedure it is, and I was feeling so bad at the Drs. office all i wanted was to go home. I didn't ask any questions about what exactly…
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Ginger for Nausea
Interesting story on how ginger is good for combating nausea. Google it or it can be found here.
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Need Prayers
Hey everyone please keep me in your prayers I am having my first colonoscopy since I am done with treatment...I had a clean CEA test so I am very hopefull that this test too will come back clean...I am very nervous but it has to be done and I just know it will be good news...Started my prep and will have the test done in…
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More Good News
I had the wound vac taken off today all most had it fore 5 weeks now I just have dressing on it The nurse will still come out til it heals it is only 1/2" deep now no more chemo.I know I said good news but I have a question to. Does any ones stoma bleed when you touch it with wet rag or toilet paper? Some times when I…
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Hello
Hi, just a newbie on the board. Have Colon cancer III, have had surgery and am on chemo now. I belong to one board..The colon club... which I go to every day. Found this one while looking around and decided to sign up. Hello to all and God bless, Karen
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I'm Done, I'm Done....
Doing the happy nekked dance - I'm done! Don't have to see a doc for about 4 weeks, then I guess, unfortunately, they stick me again to flush this thing, I get to have a scan, and if that is clear, then this thing comes out of my chest....YEAH - now THAT will be the day for the champagne! Gotta say, if I wasn't so tired…
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FRIDAY RIDDLE
The beginning of eternity The end of time and space The beginning of every end, And the end of every place
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There's no Me in Wii...
...or is there? I was wondering if any of you folks have tried using the Wii Fit for the Wii console as a means of exercise. They have everything from Yoga to balance, to steps and other exercises. Since we have a Wii for the kids, I wondered if it's worth the try. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks ;-) -phil
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News!
Y'all might have noticed I have a new profile picture. The little princess with me is my new granddaughter, Caroline Grace, who was born on Tuesday night. I've been at the hospital with her and my daughter, and I've loved every second of it. She's gorgeous!!! I got all emotional when I called people to tell them, because…
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First visit with Surgeon since surgery
Got staples out today... that feels much better. Doc set me up with 1st onc. appt, 1st radiologist appt., and a PET scan appt. He said I am going to be getting a heavy dose of Chemo & radiation as well. Do they do this at the same time? My tumor was about the size of a racquette ball and extended outside the colon and onto…