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Betsydoglover & Kerry, It was Victor Hugo!!
Thank you so much! That is the inscription on the statue at MD Anderson. It was such a beautiful statue. I really hope they put it back after the construction! Kerry, I hope you can see it while you are there and I will be thinking of you on June 7/8. I hope you have very good news to report to us! I remember seeing that…
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It never ends.....
Hello All, I posted a couple days ago that my incision site is infected and not healing right. I am going to go see my surgeon on Tuesday for that. Then last night I ended up in the ER for a broken right foot after I tripped over a cinder block while playing ball with our German Shepherds. I at first was totally upset and…
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folfox-6 / SIRT
I have a fellow that used this treatment. In just one month, 3 treatments, he has shown a 80% reduction in the met liver cancer. The fellow is going in for another pet/ct scan tomorrow. IF all is well Im going to suggest my father seek this treatment as the liver cancer is what will keep him on chemo for the rest of his…
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Joining from Vancouver, BC
Hi... I've just joined in from Vancouver BC. I'm a 49 yr old Stage 4 survivor currently undergoing treatment for a recurrent liver met. Nasty things!! I had RFA (surgically)in March and am now on Avastin, Irenotecan, and Xeloda. I've also just started Neupogen so am experiencing a little "bone pain". Check out my website…
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cancer treatment and weight loss
My sisters husband is currently undergoing chemo for colon cancer. He has lost over 90 lbs and can not put any weight on. He has diarrhea that is only barely manageable by taking tincture of opium. The doctors can not find any reason for his uncontrollable diarrhea. Can anyone suggest any reason for this condition or…
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A Light Story for doglovers
As some of you may recall, our much loved german shepard died a week ago suddenly after living great life of 11 years. We were heartbroken.Especially my husband as she was devoted to him. We went looking for a fishing boat last weekend at my urging, as it's something he's been dreaming of for a long time and I figured, why…
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Another sappy day 4 yrs. NED
Today my middle child, a son will graduate from college. I am alreday teary eyed--and I am sure I will be crying tears of joy. When he went off to college I was in the hospital recovering from one of my 3 surgeries. It has been 4 years since I have traveled this cancer journey. I have come a long way baby!!!! I was…
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To Spongebob and all who serve
Just wanted to thank our very own Spongebob and all the Men and Women who protect this great Country of ours. Be well Bruce
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Incision not healing!!!!!
Need to vent and need advice. Next week will be doing FOLFOX and Avastin round 7 of 8. I am really looking forward to being finished with chemo. My problem is I still have not healed entirely from my surgey on Feb 5th. I have an open hole about the diameter of a pencil at the bottom of incision under an abdominal fold. It…
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My father
Ive posted int he past about my father. Sorry I havent been arround lately to post updates. Ive kinda had my hands tied. Anyway, Hes a stage 4 that had major complications from his surgery. But finally made it out of the hospital(after a little over 2 months). I know hes going through a lot both mentally and physically (as…
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Inspirational saying....Colon Cancer Alliance front page...
On the main page of CCA today....thought it was great! When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things will happen: there will be something solid for you to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly. Patrick Overton…
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My Father is home finally
Hello all. Well exactly one week after his colon re-section my Father was released from the hospital. What a nightmare week it has been. It all started the evening of his surgery at about 8:00pm when he developed what he calls un-describeable pain and the nurse told him that he should use his PCA pump. He did (6 doses in 4…
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kathieM
Hey girl... Just read an article from Sept. 06 in the Readers Digest that you wrote...Good that you are spreading the word about getting colonoscopies before you are 50...Who knows how many lives you saved....On my side...all my aunts/uncles have had one in the last year....
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Thanks all, and get ready for 'GETYOURREARINGEAR'
Thanks for all the celebration for me! I have SUCH a GREAT family here!!! So, my NEW project, now that I am still cancer free, is to have a 5K known as Get Your Rear In Gear....colorectal cancer walk/run....in California....I know, I know...lots of work...but it is such a good cause... Yea! I feel so light and free!!!! I…
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What have I done?
Hi Online Family... Hope everyone is safe, happy, and doing well today and always! ;) Also, and please reference this post to my previous post titled :My Family Letter - is my mom dying everyone?. I've been thinking about the longevity of my mom's life; what are we really looking at here. I mean, the woman's been through…
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Nervous about lung biopsy
Hello All, My husband and I are meeting with the surgeon in a few hours for a consult about a possible biopsy of a lung "spot". Any words of wisdon regarding what questions I should ask? (CT scan showed three spots...two were 8mm and one was 3mm.) Thanks! Hana
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Question...Need Help!
Hi to all- My mom, stage 4, with mets to both adrenal glands is having unexplained pain to lower left side. The pain started about 10 days ago in lower left side and spreads around to her back. She has been to the doctor and he ordered a CT scan and complete blood work. The good news is that nothing was detected except the…
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GRAVIOLA
Has anyone heard of this tree from the amazon? This was sent to me by a friend and I started doing some research. Just wondering if anyone is taking or has any exposure to this. thanks Limey
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hello all
Hey guys and gals, Hoping everyone is doing well dealing with the dragon. I am having a bad last couple of days. Just need to vent(sorry). Things are starting to worry me. I have been out on disability since nov 06. The bills are starting to pile up. Now wife is not happy with her job. I want to get back to work but I am…
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Good News
Hi All. Just got back from the Onc and it was good news. My web page has the details on my cancer. So anyway, the good news. Liver tumor - for sure gone gone gone. Tumors in my abdomen - NED. last tumor was on my pelvis and the rediolisigst wrote that he was not willing to clasify it as a tumor now as it does not show…
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Scans next week
I haven't posted for awhile, but I've been reading and praying for all of you. This is a great site to come to when you want to read encouraging stories and share in happiness and sometimes sorrow. Sometimes I feel like I'm not really a part of all of you as I am not the patient, but the caregiver. I don't want to pretend…
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another mini update
Had my appt. with my onco...like I mentioned before, nothing else "light up" on the Pet scan. Onco said that for this surgery to be a sucess...the surgeon will have to find the tumors..reason..they are to small !and also the location..Any suggestion ? Mi concern is that I really don't see another choice. In 6 months one…
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Chemo postponed!
Hi to all, If you recall my previous post, I was asking you guys about working, the side effects, etc. I had my bloodwork and dr. app't yesterday, my WBC was too low and also my platelets. I'm having significant side effects and now it is affecting my blood levels. He told me that he felt I needed a break from the regimen.…
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Remembering Sweet Baby Girl Andrea
Hi Everyone, May 10th will mark the first anniversary of the passing of Sweet Baby Girl Andrea Elder. Please take a moment today and remember this truly special young women that we all came to admire for her courage, strength and determination in the fight. Andrea was one of a kind and is truly missed by all who knew her.…
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Anyone else work during treatment?
I'll be doing my 5th treatment this week. I've been doing them at the hospital as inpatient but last go around I did outpatient. This last treatment was absolutely the worst. I called the dr's office and they did blood work last week to check my WBC, etc. My results were very good despite the "chemo". The onc nurse said…
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AWOL for a long time
Hi online family!!! I've had some things going on in my life that kept me away from here. I now know that I'm sorry I was away because I miss all the support from my online family. I finally just got caught up on posts. I guess I just want to vent a little. I'm usually the upbeat one but I've been a little down. For all…
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night care
Did anyone read the article in the June Reader's Digest about "night care in the hospital"? I remember being able to tell a big difference in the staff. Not saying there are no good nurses and doctors on duty, but there weren't as many good ones at night. Even in ICU there was a nurse that still gives me nightmares. Jo Ann
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Customized Chemo Cocktails (?)
Dearest Semi-Colons, For two years I have turned to you all for knowledge, support, and a sense of encouragement. Thank you so much!!! BUT...I have been too shy to post...Now, however, I want to let you all know about something I just learned about and get your take on it. First my story: At the age of 49 and one month, I…
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Limey
Hi Guy, Just wanted to let you know that some serious prayers have been coming your way from down south. Let me know your results as you find the time. Hugs and kisses, Lisa P.
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Volunteer - Oncology Wing
I have decided to volunteer one day a month at the hospital I received my chemotherapy treatment and are asking for prayers to give me the guidance I will need to help others. Volunterr orientation is scheduled for 4 June 07.