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Port in use!
Hi all, Started round 2 today, and used my port to have the blood drawn and get the stuff put in. What a difference. My veins were thanking me, the whole thing went very quickly, no burning when the 5FU was pushed in!! It took half the time for the infusion, and except for feeling a little futuristic with a tube sticking…
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new
I have been reading these messages and have decided to drop in. I am very nervous about talking to people. I have had colon cancer and surgery to remove it they removed some of my colon and also some of my small intesteins. Lymnotes negative. I start chemo 3-3-04. I have had a port put in also. I am very nervous about…
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Kanga...Upside Down Land
Kanga dear, don't hold your breath waiting for Bert to hen pick his way through here. Occassionally, he'll e-mail his brother in Europe and that's a 15 minute fiasco for three or four lines. I don't want you turning blue waiting on him, but rest assured...a good part of the time, he is sitting next to me, when he's not…
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results are in.
First THANK YOU for your positive thoughts and prayers. The results were good. Tumor in liver was at 5 cm before he started chemo and now after 6 treatments it is a 1cm. His CEA level was 694 and is now 16!!! HURRAY.. Now.. they are going for another 3 treatments but want to change around a little since he had bad nauseua…
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Welcome all New Semi-colons!!
So a few new members have had the courage to surface and join the club. WELCOME! We'd have you go through initiation rites but the zapping, the chemo, the bags attached to your gut, the diarhea, the scars complete the gauntlet. I was able to skip most of the gauntlet...went right to the scars...but they let me join anyway.…
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NERVOUS
Well today is the day for CAT scan results. I am nervous and so is hubby. He is praying for good results. After 3 treatments the cancer was 50% gone and we are hoping after 3 more we are now 100% gone! This post is a simple request for prayers from the wonderful people I have met on this board. Without you wonderful folks…
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"head hurts"?
Hi Kanga, You'll do a great job while Bob is off to visit the Wizard! Leaving for Florida in the morning can't wait to se Micky!! Lisa
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off topic--serious stuff tho
I have been so concerned with my woes that I have neglected to ask you guys a favour.It is a little off topic but the ladies here could help me big time! My lovely wife Jen has had to put up with a lot as you will all understand but she also has problems that you may be able to help her with. Jen suffers from high blood…
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kanga
ok you can give it a try. lol Pattie
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"head hurts"?
Must be from years of livin upside down Lisa--either that or chemo "brain drain" has really got hold of me.Don't think KANGABOB is a good idea seeing as I am relatively new here and probably could not possibly fill Bobs shoes. After reading all the posts here I figured a little ozzie humour wouldn't go astray!Course there…
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"upside down land"
Hi guys--I was wondering if Spongebob could leave one of his boots here so I can try to fill 'em? OK--so I am new here but maybe I can "cut it" and try a little "Spongebob" humour to keep you guys on yer toes til Bob gets back? Maybe with a bit of encouragement we can get Bert to try out his index finger on a key or…
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Diet After Colon Surgery
I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer in the transverse colon and underwent an extended right hemicolectomy (removal of ascending and transverse colon) on 2/10. My surgeon has indicated that I can resume eating normally with the exception of eating smaller and more frequent meals (don't overeat). Before surgery, I…
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OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD
Hey there everybody - I'm off to a two week school before I head down to my new ship so I'll probably be incommunicado for a spell. Just know that I am keeping all of you in prayers and I'll miss our daily chats! I'll send you post cards from the road as I'm able to. Be well - SpongeBob
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script appetite stimulants?
Hi Y'all (I'm from Georgia - what do you expect?) Mom is doing okay, but still somewhat nauseated and little appetite. Have a visit scheduled to the DR this week with the old lady - can anyone recommend presciption appetite stimulants they have tried or heard of (or argue against?) Tks Beth
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Kanga - Food Cravings
Hey Kanga and Jen: "No-Type" AKA Bert is sitting next to me as I type away. Quite frankly, no he doesn't have any particular cravings...he's just hungry all the time. Before surgery, he weighed 86 kilos, (the scale was in kilograms) or about 189 pounds here at home. After surgery, he was down to 74 kilos...gained a few…
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Daddy's 1st Round Chemo - Completed
Daddy finished his first round of FOLFOX! Yea!! He seemed to tolerate pretty well, although, his stomach was bothering him last night, and today he said that he's really tired. If he feels up to I'm going to take him to dinner tonight. Thank you all for your responses, and compassion. It means the world. Sponge Bob, I'm…
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What's Been Going On
Hello Dudes and Dudettes! :-) Well, Bert went for chemo treatment number four yesterday (5fu/leuc/oxal) and so far, so good. He gained three pounds since our last visit (two weeks ago...the doc thinks that's great). He's a little tired on this one and just a tad pale, but very tolerable. All his blood work came back fine…
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port
I went to my doc today just for blood work. She wants to have my port taken out already. I just had my last treatment on the 13th. Everything I've read or heard about port removal is to wait at least a year. All night I've been thinking about it, is it the right thing to do, or am I just being paranoid. Any advise? Thanks…
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Juicin, Avacodos
I'm Juicin again.. you all Juicin..? couldn't do it last week.. bud
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No Energy
Hello Again Everyone. I just can't stay away from y'all. How blessed I am to have found a group of such wonderful, caring, and helpful folks. Okay, I've got yet more questions (sorry). As I mentioned earlier, my Dad finished his first round of FOLFOX today. Yesterday he was okay except for some stomach issues, but today he…
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Is this any way to treat a sick woman?
I slipped on some dog slobber in the kitchen tonight and fell on my well padded **** (the doctor had the nerve to tell me I was getting fat} It was a slow motion dive to the floor but it knocked the pee right out of me. After thirty sesconds of sympathy everybody started laughing. Even the dogs. I picked myself up with no…
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The port is in!
Hi all, Just had an access port inserted on Tuesday, and the proceedure went really smoothly. They used local anesthetic, but before that I got Versad IV, and it was lights out for me; I get a very strong sense of well being from that drug initially, and then I just drift off. Too bad it's not part of the chemo protocol!…
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Update
Well to our surprise I spent all evening in the ER with my aunt. She ended up with a kidney infection. As for her follow up today, her doctor gaves us some uplifting news. Another cancer medication has just been approved and he wants to try her on it. The thing is that her insurance won't cover it, but the Dr said he is…
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chemo
Hi my name is Denise. My husband Tom was diagnosed with stage 111 rectal cancer in jul 2003. He had 6weeks rad. and 5fu. He had surgery in nov. 2003 to remove mass he also had a temporary illestomy. It was reversed in dec. He just started chemo again 5fu/luecovin. He is in alot of pain and in the bathroom every 15mins.…
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Isolation while on Chemo?
Good morning to everyone. It is me...again. While starting chemo yesterday, my Dad seemed to become somewhat depressed. The nurses told him that he shouldn't get around anyone sick, and that he needs to stay out of the sun. Does this mean that it is necessary to stay at home, isolated? I hope that he is able to do some…
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Thank you
Andrea, Wow! You're a very busy girl. You're amazing. You have an awesome spirit, and that is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Pattie, Kanga and Jen, Thank you also for the great advice that you've shared. It is very much appreciated. I will let you all know how it goes. My Dad just turned 60. He was d/x on January 22 as…
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Hello Everyone!
I can't believe how much happens in just 5 days on this site. I've been trying to catch up on everyone's news. Welcome to all the new comers- you won't regret it. I wish I had joined from the very beginning. Nanuk and Pattie- I went through the same treatment as the two of you. Some treatments were worse/better than…
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chemo & radiation effects
I have just been diagonized with rectal cancer. I am starting chemo and radiation on Tuesday and was wondering what I can expect as side effects. I am hoping to work through the next six weeks.
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Let me just be the first to tell each and every one of you - Happy Valentine's Day. - Sponge
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after right collectomy surgery
Hi all- I'm new to this discussion group, as of today, and I'm pretty computer-tarded, so tried to post this message in responding to someone elses message. So, now I've figured out how to post a new message and hope you guys who have "been there" can advise. My mom had a right collectomy two weeks ago. She is a petite…