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Hans update #4
WHEW! It's been a wild few weeks! Hans is doing better and better. He is capable of functioning at 'normal' levels...the only thing missing is his incredible retention (he could quote you on something you said to him, 10 years ago, word for word). But, he is better. He ended up with a stress ulcer, and, after 4 failed…
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Pain in chest
Has anybody else had pain in their chest after getting oxy and 5FU. I had treatment #5 this morning, and the pain started within a few moments after getting hooked to the fanny pack. It has to be the chemo, because this is the 3rd time. It is sort of like indigestion. It is a steady pain. The first time (#3) I thought I…
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Angels update
I looked back on some of my post and angel was doing good mid march,went to the bike nite he started throwing up then that was march 27th has been nauseated from then but for about a week now he has been throwing up and is having alot of pain in the pelvic area he is using his extra doses every 2 hrs but not really taking…
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My weight loss after surgery
I got on the scale today and was surprised to learn that I had lost nearly 13 pounds since my surgery. I knew from the pictures I saw of myself at Easter that my face looked a lot thinner but didn't realize it was that much. Granted I'm 5'6" and weighed 135 pounds before and now weight 122, but that just seemed like a lot.…
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New Erbitux Info
I do not know if all hospitals are doing this, but where I go, they have shortened the infusion time with Erbitux from 2 hours down to 1 hour. I spend more time going to and fro that in treatment (which if A-OK with me!) Just thought I'd pass it on. -phil
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PICC LINE OR PORT??? mom is stage iv wit numerous liver mets..which should she pick?
Hello, at this point, my mom is having her 1st chemo treatment in 2 days, she has a picc line installed, but will have a Port surgery discussion after her 1st chemo. She is still undecided, so i asked her what the "schedule" is for her chemo. She was given a 4 part chemo, im assuming every 2 weeks..and maybe they would…
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From oncologist to ivf to diazepam
Hello, Hope everyone is well. Know it's been a while since I've posted, but things have not been so good for me. Apprently I have started suffering from panic attacks and they get especially worse when my better half is not around.Firstly stomach symptoms I was getting, I thought was because I was eating things that didn't…
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1st chemo done yesterday...now what??
Hello, my mom received her first chemo yesterday, i was extremely nervous for her, but when she left the hospital after 5 hrs of treatment, she felt fine and more than normal..some of the symptoms with her leg disappeared albeit only short term. She was talking, laughing, and she's attached to this purse looking pump for…
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Question on vitamins and calcium with vit D?
The gyno I saw yesterday at MD Anderson suggested I take calcium with vitamin D along with my multi vitamin. I have been researching vitamins but they all have so many 'fillers'. What vitamins do you all take and what brand?
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Just got the news..... tumor on right side... I'm scared
I have a zillion questions,... starting with "why me?" So much I don't understand. I am 52 years young with wonderful husband. Symptoms started with diarrhia for several months. Me and the girlfriends just made fun of it cause we were all heading to what we thought was the "depends" future..... NOT. I finally ended up in…
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Surgery complete onward to recovery
I completed my surgery a few days ago. I spent 3 days in the hospital and I am now home for a few weeks of recovery. Immediately after surgery I felt like I was hit by a truck. I have not had surgery before and this one was 8 hours long. The good news is that the tumor is gone. The bad news is they left me with a permanent…
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Suggestion when you 'need' something
On another post, Barbara mentioned not having a juicer. Does everyone know about www.freecycle.org ? You join the group in your county or the counties you'd travel to. You offer or request items that others might not be using. This past week, a lady needed a slow cooker and I'd just gotten a new one for free doing surveys…
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YMCA FREE CLASSES!!!!
HI everyone, I just found out yesterday the YMCA and the LIVESTRONG foundation are getting together and offering a 12 week program for cancer patients and survivors! I don't know if it is just in my area but check it out in yours! They are 2 classes a week for 1 hr and all it is, is to build up strength for our little weak…
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#6 done
Well- Mom has survived through her many bumps in the road. She is rid of her bowel obstruction. She had #6 last week and has not had near the side effects with the change of chemo meds (no oxi, no 5FU push- only leuvocorin and 48 hours of 5FU and decadron). No diarrhea, things are starting to taste good again, good energy,…
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Surgeon wants to see me - New Update
I called the surgeon's office today because I am still in so much pain when I sit. I had rectal surgery (ileostomy also) on March 26 and when I sit for longer than about 5 minutes my bottom starts to throb and hurt really bad. I'm still on pain meds and it helps but I just don't know if this is normal for so much pain…
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HOORAY, I'M NED
Can you believe that? After scaring me out of my wits, the bi-phasic CT scan came back normal and my CEA is 0.5, about as normal as it can get. The surgeon plans to scan again in July and keep an eye on that spot they noticed in the PET/CT scan which showed along the cut edge of the liver at the July '08 surgery…
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ready for #4
ok all you #4 be's out there.are we ready to do this .im going in a few hours. i have to admit #3wasnt as bad but i dont want to jinx myself.good luck to all on #4,this just means one more down.lets get er done.Godbless.....johnnybegood
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My dogs sustain me....
Above all else, my dogs are there for me..., they lay by me during treatments, they know when I don't feel well and they so comfort me. When they lay next to me, I suddenly feel better!!!. Anyone else???
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last chemo yesterday and here is the plan ....
i will have a CEA every 3 months..a follow up, colonoscopy, and ct scan down in rochester with my surgeon in july, and then back here for a petscan after that althought i am wondering if they won't just do one down in rochester..but either way my doctor said i can't have one until my bottom heals because it will light…
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A drop of blood may help assess cancer therapy
An article link sent to me by a friend from Your Total Health. I've never been to this site, so I really don't know how good their information is, but this article seems promising although it's rather short on details. Drop of Blood
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Opinions needed: UPDATED
I had unexpected gall bladder surgery this past Wednesday. My regular chemo is scheduled for THIS Wednesday. That's one week between the two. I'm sore and bruised but not in pain. I feel fine, other than some twinges once in a while. I've been thinking about the timing, because of how sick Beth felt this past week after…
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With or without
I am allergic to the contrast dye used in CT Scans and took a drug cocktail to help allievate that issue, but in Oct 08 (after taking the drug cocktail), the radiologist at the hospital stated he would not perform the scan with contrast even though I had already taken the drug cocktail due to the fact that the more scans…
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Helpful colon cancer web site
I was surfing the net and found what looks to be a helpful web site about colon cancer. It is: "Suzanne Dixon, MPH, RD - About.com Colon Cancer Guide" You can find the actual URL by Googling it or going to about.com and go from there. From what I read, it was very interesting, even had a brief video about staging and what…
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Ran in to a problem after staples taken out
Had the staples out and right in the middle of the incision it opened 1 1/2" long 1"wide and 2 1/2"s deep I kid you not they say it is normal after this type of surgery the nurse put packing and bandage on it.I also have a nurse that will come to the house every other day to change the packing and my bag they do not want…
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10 down, 2 to go, but i have a question?
I'm doing ok - tired, hands icky. Doc suggested alpha lipoic acid for the neuropathy, and said if it isn;t gone he may not do the ox for the 11th treatment. I haven't bought it yet, but i may try it, only 2 treatments seems to be a waste. Anyway - does anyone out there have a problem with sore throats? it seems that the…
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Feet problems after Treatment
Hey all, I just joined and am so excited and impressed with this site. I stumbled on it trying to find out if someone out there is having the same weird side effect I'm having and knows what's causing it. I finished chemo 3 years ago and 1 year ago my feet became red most of the time (and I mean bright sunburned red) and…
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Is there a possibility to...
change how often I get chemo? I'm on a schedule of every other week. Oxi at Md Anderson then 2 days of 5Fu. They had to stop my 5th chemo for a week because of the terrible side effects. I had a "week off" before my most recent treatment this past Tuesday. I still get the same side effects, but nothing so severe. I feel…
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Folic-acid fortification in flour linked to colon cancer
Have you seen this? Sorry, I realized this is a Medscape link which requires registration, so here's the text, but it's LONG! April 15, 2009 — Data from Chile show that there has been an increase in the rate of colorectal cancer since 2000, when the government introduced a mandatory program of fortification of wheat flour.…
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FRIDAY RIDDLE ANSWER
Once again, Phillieg had the correct answer. CONGRATS !!!!! :) :) RIDDLE: What gets whiter the dirtier that it gets? ANSWER: Chalkboard
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Had Emergency Surgery before noon Wednesday! UPDATED
I got sick with a gall bladder attack last about 10:45. I walked, tried different positions and finally woke Jim at 2:00. He took me to the ER and they did loads of blood work plus an ultrasound that showed 'numerous' gall stones, but no blockage. They gave me pain killer IV and sent me home. By time I got home, the pain…