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Just for some FUN
Hey ALL, I thought it might be interesting to find out what everyone does for a living. Kind of like what we did when we asked everyone where they are from. So I will go first. I am currently employed by the Department of Homeland Security, I work for Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) formerly known as INS. I am a…
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Whew! This day is OVER!!!!!
So, today was my daughter's birthday. Hard to believe it's been 2 years that she has been gone. What did I do? I went to DISNEYLAND (yesterday)!!!!!! My other daughter Kristy and I went and enjoyed the Christmas spirit. And the fireworks. And the snow. (Hey, for we in Southern California, even FAKE snow is a big deal!!!!).…
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Received my CT results today
I wanted to share my CT results with all. Every drop of encouragment is so important to all of us. I had my 2 yr post treatment CT and got the wonderful news that it was "normal". I'm so very thankful and pray that good news follows each & everyone on this board. Each day is so precious to me.
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Craving chili and comfort foods
I was wondering if anybody else has cravings after chemo. After I had chemo last week, I had the expected nausea, but I also would crave food like chili or french fries and chili. I don't usually even eat it very often, but I ate it like crazy. I was told to eat small meals, bland stuff like oatmeal and dry toast, but I…
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Funny Christmas time story
This is from a columnist at one of our local papers http://newstopic.southernheadlines.com/index.cfm?section=90&story=7961 Mary
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A Real Christmas Story
Hello All, I wanted to share a Christmas story with everyone. Its a true story and I wanted to share it because I believe it expresses the true meaning of the Christmas spirit. I am not telling it to get kudos or anything like that, just to remind us all that God is with us all the time. Here goes, well most of you know…
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Kinda eerie
I was dx'd in May 2008 with Stage IIIa rectal cancer - had LAR, radiation and just finished with 6 months of Folfox last week (yea!!). Weird thing is now I feel kind of lost, like I am supposed to be doing something but there's nothing to do. I almost feel as if I am depressed (the gloomy weather does not help), but can…
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A Caroling I Went
Tonight I went caroling with the youth group from our church. This is after the triumphant performance of my children's choir last night in our Christmas production. They rocked! It's all made me remember how last year I had practiced with the choir on a really neat program and then wasn't able to lead them because I ended…
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back in the hospital
So, after round two of folfiri, my mom is back in the hospital. Her potassium levels were critical and her heart rate was way too high so they admitted her. She was too dehydrated. Today she has a fever and diarreah, so not sure if she will come home or not yet. I wish I could get her on a better schedule with fluids and…
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3 years today...yeah me!
For all those diagnosed with stage 4 I want you to know there is always hope! Three years ago today I had my surgery (mets to liver) I had 6 months of chemo and all is well today. I will never be so bold to say that it will not reintroduce itself into my life....but today on this anniversary I am very grateful for every…
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It has been two years in remission
Hi Everyone I just colon doctor, and have set up a two year colonoscopy check-up. two years went by so fast, this time though Dr. Chaudhry prescribed the pills to take instead of the gallon of stuff to drink, having no problems but, did not have any three years ago when they found the cancer. That is what scares me the…
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CT Scan and SIRT
Hi all, Met with my onc yesterday to discuss the option after 12 chemo (folfox+Avastin). The CT shows the tumor in my liver has shrunk another 20% from last scan 3 months ago. The rectal tumor is stable. My onc thinks the liver resection is not an option, because of the size and location of the tumor. He is sending me to…
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Need info on Xeloda side effects
Hi All, Thanks for all the supporting post from the other day when I was giving THE TALK. I have since spoke with my ONC and he told me that the 20 months was a satistic number and that my case was different and that he didnt think I was going to die in 20 months. I gave him a big hug. I didnt believe the 20 months anyway,…
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Am I whining, or is this normal?
I do see both doctors today, so I will get answers. But I am so weary of all this right now. I was hoping that only being on 5FU (and radiation) I wouldn't have severe side effects. Well, this weekend the bleeding started. Not only from the rectum - I halfway expected that - but nosebleeds as well. It just about wipes me…
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4 Years
This month marks 4 years post diagnosis with stage 2a colon cancer and I just came back from a follow-up visit with the oncologist--all is well. Since I don't post much anymore here is a brief history: diagnosed 12/04 with stage 2a colon cancer, had laprascopic right hemicolectomy, no chemo. Then regular follow-up visits,…
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Neuropathy anyone?
Hello! I have started to get neuropathy in my finger tips and feet. It is from the oxcoliplatin chemo. My oncologist stopped the oxi and continued to have folfox and folfuri (sp?) (Had 9 cycles of oxi)I just finished round 12 and am done with chemo for the time being. Just wondering if this neuropathy will go away and how…
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Need some support
Hello, I'm new to this forum so I'll explain my case and look forward to some needed support from fellow friends. I just turned 35 and was diagnosed and treated for colorectal cancer just over 5 years ago. It is about 4 yr and 3 months since my surgery (illiostomy) and I'm still clean (THANK GOD!). I have CAT scans about…
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Rambling Commentary
Hi Everyone, I spent many years doing the "Bah, Humbug" thing at Christmas. The main reasons for this were that I was poor & couldn't get the stuff I wanted to for my family & friends, and also that I was alone for many Yuletides. Well, I'm still not wealthy in material things, but I am very happy to see another Christmas…
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- Anyone had lumps and bumps on road through remission?
Hey all you great people who read and respond to this board..... You all help put my mind at ease and it brings me great comfort reading your stories. So here's my quickie background and update. I am stage III cc dx Feb 07. I had surg and 12 rounds of crappy chemo. I have finished chemo October of 07. So while in my first…
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update
So my mom learned that there is something in the thyroid, but we don't know what it is yet and she is scheduled for a biopsy on xmas eve. She really didn't get any news that she didn't already know. Her doctor was awesome. She feels really comfortable with him and he is delicately agressive. I think she is in good hands…
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THE TALK
I had my ONC do a letter for me to give to SSA and I got that letter today. In it he gives me 20 months to live. Happen to have a doctor appointment today and she comfirmed what the latter said you might say. She told me to get things in order, to mend things with people if I needed to, and to try and enjoy every day I…
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Funk mood post treatment
Hi all, Haven't touched base in quite a while. My 2 year mark from stage III rectal cancer was in September. I had my port removed last Monday. Everything cancer related is going well, but I have been in the most foul depressed mood for a long time. I was so positive during treatment, but 2008 has sucked emotionally. I…
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Once a year osteoporosis treatment and semi-colons
I'm a semi-colon who was diagnosed with stage 1 cc in March 2006. After my resection, I started taking Actonel, which is a once a week osteoporosis pill, along with daily calcium and vitamin D. Since I have been having some occasional severe bone pain, I requested info about the once a year IV treatment for osteoporosis,…
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- Anyone had lumps and bumps on road through remission?
Hey all you great people who read and respond to this board..... You all help put my mind at ease and it brings me great comfort reading your stories. So here's my quickie background and update. I am stage III cc dx Feb 07. I had surg and 12 rounds of crappy chemo. I have finished chemo October of 07. So while in my first…
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Oxaliplatin
To all who have Oxaliplatin as part of your chemotherapy. I am looking for suggestions as to how better to administer. I currently get this drug every 3-weeks via IV. During the infusion, the arm where the IV is begins to get an intense prickly/tingly feeling and some stiffness and soreness. The Oncology nurse has tried…
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A link discussing the identification of a gene that may signal future colon cancer dx
http://newstopic.southernheadlines.com/health.cfm On the left you see a menu, choose Colon Cancer Titled Colon Cancer, A Woman claims her family... Titled Colon Cancer Screening, Doctors in Delaware a link regarding virtual colonscopies and one place that actually sends their patients immediately to a GI for a regular…
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Minor question
Hi all, As you know I had the CT Scan yesterday. Drank the contrast and also got injected with contrast. Feeling kinda crummy today, sort of flu like nausea. Anybody else have this reaction. Cheers, Lance
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Ho Ho Ho!
Make yourself into a dancing santa. Here's mine http://www.dancingsantacard.com/?santa=70325 mary
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RIDDLE
RIDDLE: At night they come without being fetched, And by day they are lost without being stolen.
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RIDDLE ANSWER
kimby is the WINNER!!!! :) :) :) :) RIDDLE: He has married many women, but has never been married. Who is he? ANSWER: Pastor