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Taking care of my posse
See what I did for y'all? I wrote and irate letter to the editor of my local rag after seeing an article about the Domestic Diva on parole. Dear Sir, I am mad as heck! Reading a story in the Life section about Martha Stewart's comeback made me wonder about the state of this country. Her pal and frequent prison visitor Mark…
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Back from being a lurker
Hi all. Haven't been posting much, but I've been reading almost everyday. Prayers to all. Been having a rough couple of months, but hopefully that is over. Just had my last chemo treatment yesterday!!! 8 months. I've had enough. That really does feel good. PET and CAT, plus a colonoscopy coming in the next month.…
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Touching base........
Hey all you wonderful semi-colons........ I had my port put in this morning and I go in tomorrow for my lung biopsy. I got to see my films on Tuesday and I have a total of eight tumors on both my lungs, but they are small yet. So hopefully small enough that this chemo round will kill this monster before it takes a hold.…
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colon cancer
Hi, I am new here I was diagnosed in 5/04 colon cancer IV. Since then I have had 2 operations one for blockage had ilostomy and mucus fistula bag, then the full treatment of full fox, oxiplatinam and lukeavaroim, avastin, for 6 mos, another surgery to hook colon back up at the time they were going to take spots off liver…
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Great Scan Results
Good morning, My Dad got the results of his post chemo PET and CT scans yesterday. He finished chemo 3 weeks ago. His Dr. said that he is in full clinical remission with No Evidence of Disease. At this time the Dr. doesn't feel that it is necessary to start another round of chemo as my Dad has already exceeded any…
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I don'tunderstand?????Sorry so long.
Hi all, Hope you all are doing well. I went to the surgeon today and he acted like a totally different person than he usually is. He checked the tumor and said that it has shrunk some, but the chemo doctor said earlier that it hadsn't. So who do I believe??? He also did not want to do the CT scan. He said I had soft…
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scouty
...saw yer dogs pics...i have boxer ...and go to unc ,breast cancer..relate/you on the healthy diet and mind,eastern med. we are blessed in the city of medicine...peace..Lloma
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To Nettie:
I am replying up here so it wouldnt get lost. I have been out of town, overwhelmed at work and having tests done myself, so I havent been on line for a while. I have had you on my mind continously wondering what was going on with you and praying HARD that things would be successful. You sound great and for that I am…
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My Mom was OK!
Hi, I just wanted to let those of you who followed my last post, that my mothers biopsies all turned out OK. There were 19 polyps, 2 of which were pre-cancerous, but thank god, none were full blown cancer. I told her how lucky she was! Waiting until she was 70 to have a colonoscopy and then all those polyps. As well all…
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Keeping copies of med records
Hope everyone is doing well! I know some are awol, sitting on a beach somewhere without a care because all their cares are swimmin' in beer, margaritas and salt water (wish I was there, too), BUT... Do ya'll keep copies of your medical records (scans, x-rays, pathology reports, blood tests, records of treatments/dosages,…
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More bad news!!!
Hi all, Hope everyone is doing good. I went to chemo doctor today because of all the problems I'm having since starting chemo and he thinks these new problems are cancer related, not chemo related. After examining me, and find some very painful spots on my stomach and the symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and very bad stomach…
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New Dr. here we come!
It has been a while since writing but I do read the posts often. I pray for for you folks all the time. It seems that each time I post it is complaining about our Dr. He has lied to us so many times now that I lost count. We tell him we want the truth and straight answers. He doesn't seem to be able to do that... Well,…
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Newly Diag Rectal Cancer Age 33
Hi, I'm 33 yo female newly diagnosed with rectal cancer, still being staged - probably stage II or III. Pretty scared, stressed and depressed. I have an HMO for insurance, considering trying to go outside of network for care as HMO does not seem to compare to what is available at my local University Hospital Cancer Center.…
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WE HAVE SPROUTS!
I have been monitoring the garden for weeks and just saw some little (1/4") things poking through the leaves. According to my diagram they would be crocus and snow drops. Proof that at least some of the bulbs did not become rodent fodder. I was going to take some photos but that would be too obssessive, even for me. I…
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Nettie's next surgery
Nettie, just want to wish you good luck and happy healing with the next operation. Hope all goes better than expected. Will be thinking of you and sending warm wishes. love, jana
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Home again
Hi, Thanks to all for the good thoughts. For those of you not familiar with my story here it goes: Diagnosed in 3/03 with rectal cancer stage 3, (2 out of 12 nodes positive). Pre-op chemo and radiation with surgery on 6/03 with temp. ileostomy. Reversal on 8/03 and then only 4 out of 12 chemo treatments because of diarrhea…
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Off I go into the wild blue yander.....
Flying high! Tomorrow I will be off to Cancun. Unbelievable!!! If you would have told me one month ago that I would be taking an impromptu trip to Mexico with my friends in one months time I would have bet money against you. I was in so much pain and so sick from chemo I would have thought you were either insane or dipping…
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More bad news!!!
Hi all, Hope everyone is doing good. I went to chemo doctor today because of all the problems I'm having since starting chemo and he thinks these new problems are cancer related, not chemo related. After examining me, and find some very painful spots on my stomach and the symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and very bad stomach…
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Hello!! To All!!! I am usually in the liver group, BUT!
My 28 year old son was told he may have colon cancer. He doesn't have insurance, so they won't do a colonscopy on him, but the doctor is working with him to run other tests. I only know of the blood in bowels test. He is married and has 3 beautiful young children. I am praying for a good report. I found this group while…
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adjuvant chemo with ostomoy
Following radiation and 5fu chemo I had surgery a couple of weeks ago for rectal cancer - stage 2. All results were great - no spread - all lymph nodes were clean. I was told by oncologist I will need 6 months of adjuvant chemo (5fu and leucovorin). Problem is that I have a temporary ostomy that surgeon told me would be…
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Rectal Cancer
I am a survivor but have never located anyone who has or had this type of cancer. My oncologist at the UCSD Cancer Center agrees information is needed for current patients. Is anyone out there? Joan
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goin awol
Yup..but got a note!!Sorry all but my son needs a 2 week holiday so I am travellin 150 miles in the mornin at 5.00 am ....it is now 11.30 pm!!! I need zzzzzz's so you forgive me for not staying. Stay safe and well all..as well as can be expected. Thinking of you all. I will be gorn 2 weeks but home w/ends so will try to…
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Heading off to Dana Farber
Well, i am off to obtain my 2nd opinion at Dana Farber. Wish me well. I don't really know what a good outcome would be (they tell me i am on the perfect treatment plan right now and everything will work out!), but it's one more step i've taken to try to take control of this dragon. Then off to Newport, RI for a weekend of…
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Just a Quick Blurp!
Hi everyone! Well Bert's CEA count is in today.....2.5!!!!!! Hip, Hip, Hurray!!!! He has now been off chemo for six months and with all the anxious times we spent worrying about why his CEA climbed from 0.9 up to 9.0 (gee, totally reversed itself) during a period of six months, yet all scans were clear, looks like it has…
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Thanks!
You may remember that I was going over to my father's for his first round of chemo several weeks ago. Well, he has had two treatments now, leucovorin,irinotecan and 5FU, with Zomfar for nausea and acyclovir to keep the shingles at bay. The first round he had an initial reaction so he now get atropine automatically. The…
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I Need a Shoulder.......
Saw the oncologist today. THe three small spots have now grown to numerous tumors all through out both lungs. Surgery is not an option so my only hope at this point is the chemo........! I think I'm losing my mind......I don't remember much after the word "several" and "no other options". Could you all please say a prayer…
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Some good news
I had my first three month check up Monday (CT and PET scan) and am still all clear (CEA less than 0.5). Little history, Stage 4 last February with 2 mets to the liver, 7 months of chemo, RFA to ablate the final met in October, no chemo since October. I feel bad posting when others aren't doing as well, but I thought maybe…
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Reminder..."Angels"
As you all know, kanga gets a bit sensitive sometimes. So I want to get that way now. Some of us are fortunate enough to have carers...like my "angel", Jen The following is for all those "angels" that look after us.--two statements. 1/ While I was doing chemo the nurses admitted a young lad(17 years old) who was…
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To Kanga and Jen
Hi, I probably said this in a previous post to you, but I wanted to especially say "Thank You" for all you've done for me. You have encouraged me so many times. And..your message about "angels" really inspired me. I have always appreciated all my husband does for me, but I probably don't tell him enough. He is my "angel"…
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new to group
Hi...was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer last April...on the 15th. Thought I had an umbilical hernia. Had been on chemo till Nov, when a change in insurance had me hunting for all new dr's. Have many questions...scared about some new treatments..ports, surgery and new drugs. At least new dr's are giving me some…