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Missing for a while, but i'm back now
I haven't posted or even viewed any other posts for quite a while. Here is an update on what is going on. Had surgery on 12/30/08. Dr remove all but about 1/2 inch of rectum and six inches of decending colon. Dr reconected colon to what was left of the rectum. I now have a temporary ileostomy to allow plenty of time to…
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Something to Share.......
: God is in Control This was forwarded to me...thought it was worth passing on... A man from Norfolk , VA called a local radio station to share this on Sept 11th, 2003, TWO YEARS AFTER THE TRAGEDIES OF 9/11/2001. His name was Robert Matthews. These are his words: A few weeks before Sept. 11th, my wife and I found out we…
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CT results & update
My mom received her CT results yesterday and all is stable. The onc is keeping an eye on a small growth that is showing up on the CT. It grew a tiny bit but because it is where the incision for her surgery she isn't concerned because it may very well just be scar tissue so for now we're just keeping an eye on it. The other…
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Neulasta Freakin' Hurts!
Man, I just got the shot on Saturday, and by Sunday, I felt like I was giving birth! I thought it be like the nurse said, "some aches and pains" well, heck to that, It hurt so bad, I could barely walk, and was screaming for an epidural LOL..I don't know why it hurt for me so bad, but it seems to be tapering off now,…
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Daydreamer
Have not seen any recent posts. Was wondering how you are feeling. Hope you are doing well especially after that last chemo. Glad your daughter is home...sometimes we just miss them.
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I'm soooo MAD!!!
Hi everyone, I am 39 yrs old. I have stage 4 colon cancer, mets to the lymph nodes, 16 rounds of 5fu so far, and had surgery to remove tumor from colon in Oct. Here's my problem, a rep. from the american cancer society came by last week while I was getting chemo, she asked if I would be interested in sending out info to…
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Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…
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SURGERY ON THURSDAY
I am very nervous about the surgery and the pain that is in involved . I have rectal cancer had 6 weeks of rad and chemo shrunk tumor but still have to have a resection and wear a bag.I know I will have an ostomy nurse and she will teach me how to take care of it.I go into the hospital on the 25TH and surgery on the 26TH…
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cancer fight
I have been cancer free for 2 years. Just wondered if anyone has any tips on how to locate someone I'd like to talk to from my past. Since I fought the big fight I feel the need to locate a few people in my life to give closure to some issues. God bless.
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UPDATED: Liver enzymes perfect, white count too low for chemo #3
Doctor was very pleased that my liver enzymes and all other tests are 'perfect' but my white count was only 500. I was told to avoid enclosed public places for at least 3 or 4 days and given masks to wear if I absolutely HAVE to go into a store. Also, the doctor has decided to decrease my dosage because I'm very tiny and…
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Has Anyone Heard From JaDot?
I have not heard from her in a long time and wanted to make sure she was doing well.
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What is the purpose...
of steroids while I'm on chemo? What do they do for me or the cancer?
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My update
Well it has been almost 3 weeks since my colon/liver resection. I was under for about 7 hours and in addition to the liver resection and colon resection they removed my gall bladder and implanted an hepatic pump. The first couple of days were pretty rough but now I just am experiencing fatigue and minor discomfort around…
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Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…
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Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…
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I'm Having Surgery This Week
I will be having surgery to remove my tumor and have an ileostomy on Thursday, March 26th. Doctor said I should be there about 9:00 and he will probably start sometime around noon. Surgery will last about 4-6 hours (wow that seems so long) and I will be there approximately 4-6 days. He said that the best determining factor…
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Immune System Shot?
Hi All, I hope all of you are hanging in there and fighting the good fight. I pray for all of you every day. I do have a question for the veterans (although I consider myself a veteran, also.) Since chemo (ended in February 2007), I have had a lowered immune system. I seem to catch every infection that comes down the pike.…
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Did anyone see Oprah yesterday on growing your own new liver etc with no need for antirejection meds
It was very exciting.. not even Dr Oz was aware of how far they had come in this technology. There is a video on her website right now where you can see the place they are doing this.. Anyway, they can take a mold or an animal liver, bladder, heart etc,,whatever organ it is.. and they remove all the cells and then they…
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Start my next round tomorrow - Update
Now that surgery is nearly 7 weeks out, they are starting my mop-up chemo tomorrow morning (3/23). I am lucky - 5 days in a row, then 3 weeks off, repeat for a total of 4 times. I am getting a Bolus of 5FU and leucevorin. Also a drip of anti-nausea and probably antibiotics...not sure yet. Anyway, I only have to do this 4…
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hyoscyomine
Well- Mom is still having trouble with diarrhea. The sandostatin shot helped to slow things down but hasn't stopped it. She is still having trouble eating- after a few bites she gets gaggy and just can't get any more down. She is drinking about 1500 cc - same trouble - just can't make it go down. I think if we could stop…
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Got my date and cocktail...
Got THE call today. At first the nurse just blurted out dates to me and times and was about to hang up. So, I made her stop, wait for me to open a notepad and start over. This is my info.. Wednesday 3/18 8am...I go in for 4-5 hours..they fill my pack and I go home. Thursday I return for 2 hours...they refill my pack.…
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Got some people that need to check in.....worries us when we don't hear from ya......
.......OK, you know who you are...understandable that sometimes are just not good times but we wanted to let the ones that are missing know that we still hold you in our hearts and prayers and thoughts in hopes that all is well and that God has wrapped His comforting arms around you all.....check back in when you can…
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Check it Out!
Our CP7 hostess, Scouty, has been showcased on the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Center's website! It is a fantastic article and a such a tribute to one of our very own. Congratulations on your accomplishments, Lisa. Hugs, http://www.nccancerstories.org/
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had bad reaction at chemo #10 today...scary
I also posted this at the colon club. so you may see it twice if you go there...went in for #10 today. I had been taken off of oxaliplatin at rounds 6-8, and it was reintroduced on round 9 at a 30% reduction, and it has been no secret that OXY and i are not such good friends. So anyway, i have a history of acid reflux so…
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Appt. tomorrow
Well, I go to James tomorrow, having scope and meeting new doctor, about liver lesion and underarm lump. Doing my prep and starting to get the jitters, might take a Zanex! My ride is picking me up at 7 a.m. Don't know if I'll sleep or not. Hoping for best, been reading posts and chiming in once in awhile. Wish me luck. Pam
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My Doctor said that Oxi was just a nuisance
My Chemo doctor just said that the Oxi (chemo drug sorry can't spell it yet) was just a nuisance drug and nothing more. I can't imagine that what I have read on these boards and how people feel while they are on this and the long lasting affects that it can cause a person is just considered a nuisance. She said that it…
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It's Been Awhile - HELLO
It's been awhile and I apologize, but not having a computer at home and loosing my job in October 08 left me to the usage of my local library computer weekly which basically led to 4-5 hours of job searching on a weekly basis. I have found a temp position that should last about a year, but I continue to look for full-time…
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DIet with a Colonoscopy bag?? Good vs bad foods
Me Again...I have been trying to locate info on google with regards to the good and bad foods you can eat with Colon Cancer. everything I found was more on foods that prevent colon cancer Is it ok to eat nuts/Almonds with a colonscopy bag? And what about Salad - I was told by someone a while back that salad irrates the…
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NED! Stage IV
Well, I had my PET scan done on Wednesday, but I don't see my oncologist for the results until April 1. Lisa suggested I get a copy of the results before then, so I went by and got a copy. Bottom line, I am still NED! "No evidence for recurrance/metastatic colorectal carcinoma." I am feeling very blessed and want to say…
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Krista
Hey Krista how are you doing?