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5FU and Leukovorin ?
Anyone on this program post surgical ? I had the 6 weeks chemoradiation, surgery then 3 treatments of the oxyplatin/5FU/Luek. Changed to just the 5FU push with 2 hour Luek drip. My original oncologist set me up for 4 cycles of 6 weeks on ( 1 day) and 2 weeks off. I switched oncologists and treatment centers ( 2 minutes…
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Happy Thanksgiving
I wish all of you a happy holiday. I thank God for you all. You've really been a blessing to me. Love ya Love and prayers, Judy(grandma047)
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Hi all
I just wanted to stop in and say hi to everyone. I've been lurking but not posting. Not really sure why. I've been a bit down lately and so many people are having a rough time of it here. Guess I felt I had nothing to offer in my current state of mind. I do think of all of you each and every day. And to the new comers,…
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bud Update
Just received the radiologists report on my most recent PET/CT scan; although IÃÂm not exactly ready to shout from the rooftop, the news is good; the maddening thing about this monster is that it often never goes away. the radiologist says the nodules are probably still there, but there has been no change since previous…
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Hey, Sponge...
You really want me to answer that question? :) Barb
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Thanksgiving Weather forecast
Thanksgiving Weather Forecast Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder. During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the…
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Bob's hanging in there!!
Hello Everyone!! Well, as I promised you all an update. Bob is hanging in there! We went and finally had the draining procedure Monday afternoon. They were disappointed that they couldn't drain more fluid as there was only about a gatorade bottle in there. Most of the bloating is from his liver and spleen. We saw his Dr.…
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Matching Ensemble ?
Just a reminder that Sponge Bob/Square Pants watches are now available at BK for 1.99 (w/ a value meal) Now you can sport your Live Strong Braclet and matching-(?) SB watch. Bud
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In memorium
I don't know why, but Kris S's presence is strong today..although she passed away almost two months ago, she is still here as long as we don't forget..hopefully the following quote from her website will make someone's day a little better. Thank you CSN, for leaving it on the site: "Don't let the small annoyances of life…
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My dear dear friends
Alas, Here in the US, it is our very best time of the year. Thanksgiving to New Years is so wonderful. You all blew me away with my FYI posting on my recent changes in my lifestyle as I battle "the monster". I cried with tears of joy as I read how "our" and I mean OUR bracelets are all over the world and you all seem to…
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to all semi colons and families!!!!
just wanted to say happy thanksgiving to you all and your families. all the best bruce
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How are you Judy?
Hi Grandma. I read about all the garbage you have been going through. You are in my prayers everyday. I hope today finds you feeling better. Love, Barb
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Bone Scan
Thank you to everyone who resonded with such encouragement and comforting words. Good news, my bone scan was negative - so no cancer in the bones. My cancer is apparently located in the lymph nodes, no organs. I am in the process (slow) of getting into MD Anderson in Houston and will begin treatment as soon as possible,…
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Can chemo really be fattening?
Has anyone else gained weight immediately following chemo? I am putting it on in a hurry, which has erased the svelte new figure I had acquired after losing 38 pounds the hard way. Seriously, I wonder if my appetite has been effected. I stopped chemo about 7 weeks ago. My surgery was in May, followed by the chemo all…
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Thanks to all the semi-colons
I'm apparently socially inept; I didn't even introduce my wife and myself to you all. My name is Jimmy. Jerri is my wife. We live in Dallas, Texas. I REALLY appreciate the encouraging words and the offers to talk. You all sound like very nice people. I will show Jerri how to use this site and do the email thing. She has a…
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Help me help my wife
Hi. We're new to this world of colon cancer and unfortunately we've been pushed in to neck-deep water. My wife was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer a few weeks ago. We are both 47 years old with two kids, one grown and one finishing high school. My wife's cancer spread to her ovaries and lymph nodes near the colon.…
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To Kangatoo
This is Lisa Perrins son. I checked on your ISP (bigpond) site. You have 7-20 megs of storage depending on your plan. Is it possible for you to delete some other things. My dad sent the pictures in 2048X1536 resoulution which is huge. Yah hes not the swiftest at times with computers. Andrew Perrin
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alternatives
Hello all! It's been awhile since I've posted hope some might remember me. I have stage IV colorectal cancer and was in remission, but the cancer has re-curred. I was due to have a colostomy take-down when blood tests and cat scans revealed tumors in the lining of my stomache. I have recieved two treatments of 5 FU and…
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I have a surgery date
I am a stage 3 rectal cancer survivor. I had an ileostomy reversal in 8/03. Since then I have had alot of problems with regaining good bowel function. All of my docs think a permanent colostomy will improve my quality of life. I have reluctantly agreed to a permament colostomy that has been scheduled for Jan. 15, 2005. I…
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Just got home from hospital
Hi all, Spent yesterday and today in hospital. Just got home. Will post update soon. Going to bed. Love ya all, Judy
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Those bloomin' bulbs
I was looking through the catalogue from Van Dycks Bulbs trying to plan my spring garden. Some of the names struck me as amusing and I had the idea of planting a few for you guys. I could take pictures. It would be fun. The Stargazer Lily for Judith because she is a dreamer. The Giant Trumpet Daffodil Fortissimo for…
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Heeeelllpppp~~~~ Mouth Sores!
Hey All~ Last week was my first of 4 rounds of chemo. I hated it. But it is done and only three more to go. I am now being hit with all the side effects this week. My mouth sores are horrible. One day I woke up with lips so big I could compete with Angelie Jolie. (I did ask my onc nurse since they did so well with the lips…
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Bob's procedure a no go!
Hello guys!! Well, I told you guys I would let you know how Bob made out today. Well, we got there on time and of course we waited 45 minutes to get in to the lab just for the blood work to see if they vould do the procedure. Bob feel a sleep on my shoulder. I felt so bad for him a he was really exhausted today. They took…
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Emily
I must have missed your post, but I am assuming that you had some polyps in your results from the colonscopy. I did as well for my yearly checkup. I was pretty mad about it too because I was hoping for none. Let me know what your results were. Franny
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What's up?
I been busy posting replies so don't often start a topic but thought I would, "in Spongers words" ---be a little sensitive. I travel about 100 miles to our city of Adelaide every now and then. When I do I often visit the clinic where they were so good to me. There are a couple of reasons for this. I find it personally…
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HAI
I saw my onc. last Friday and he was confering with 5 or 6 other oncs to get thier opinion on wether I should have Hepatic Aretial Infusion or not. I was stage 4 at surgery in February with at least two small mets to the liver. After chemo and then RFA last month, I am now in remission. I want to be as aggressive as…
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ER
Hi all, Had a terrible night. Cathether just put out 200 cc(i guess that's the right term) of urine. Usually is at least 800, so is probably stopping up again. I had to take a darvocet to be able and sleep. I also am having some chest pains and shortness of breath(could be stree related) and a bad headache. Whine, whine,…
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Hi, I am new
I was first diagnosed with colon cancer in January 2003 after a routine colonoscopy. They found lung mets a month later. I was on chemotheraphy for 7 months (camphosar, 5FU and leucovourn) The nodules in the lungs were small, but with the chemo they reduced about 50%. My oncologist said I was stable and I went off of the…
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Share your favorite......
Hi all you awesome semi-colons, I think and pray for you often and today it was in the shower. I was thinking about what really kept me going through my darkest hours in the past three years. Basically it was God. Sure my family was supportive and wonderful (for the most part), and friends were there (most of the time) and…
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IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS FOR SEMI-COLONS
Please see the following link on the 4th Annual World Toilet Summit currently going on in Beijung China! http://www.worldtoilet.org/events/events_WTS2004.htm I figured y'all would be keenly interested... and wouldn't want to take this news... SITTING DOWN. Happy reading - wherever you may be doing it! - SpongeBob