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by TXLiz
Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Here for my Mom
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

Re: Here for my Mom

https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2005487-overview

This gives an overview of treatment.

Sorry your mom has this. I hope the treatment helps her.
by TXLiz
Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:28 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Pain following right hemicolectomy
Replies: 7
Views: 2488

Re: Pain following right hemicolectomy

Had 9 cm mass in Cecum. I was in hospital about 7 days. They released me with ibuprofen and Tylenol 3. Worthless. I had pain for a long time. Since I wasn’t on a “good” pain relief med, I had pain but my bowel habits were “ok.” It’s going to take time, try to relax and just get through each day. I a...
by TXLiz
Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Lung nodule
Replies: 3
Views: 1373

Lung nodule

Hello! Well, got a lung nodule. It wasn’t there on my scan at MD Anderson 4/17. It’s 7 mm. Oncologist tomorrow. Our family actually moved from TX to S.C. to be near family. My husband unfortunately had two TIAs in January, and had an abnormal brain MRI. He’s going to see a neurologist soon. We have ...
by TXLiz
Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: OTC Suggestions for Nausea from Oxaliplatin
Replies: 25
Views: 5759

Re: OTC Suggestions for Nausea from Oxaliplatin

Sucking on lemon drops-ugh- helped me a bit.
by TXLiz
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Polyps at (relatively) young age...wonderibg how to advocate
Replies: 11
Views: 4191

Re: Polyps at (relatively) young age...wonderibg how to advocate

So my doc moved to Denver and new doc doesn't want to do the genetic testing and says insurance won't cover. Opted to do the Color test on my own and am awaiting the results. Figure I'll go from there. I'll keep you posted and appreciate your support. Gosh that sucks. I always ask doctors if they w...
by TXLiz
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Train wreck!
Replies: 12
Views: 2759

Re: Train wreck!

I feel as you do. It’s hard to enjoy much after staring into the black abyss. One of my chemo nurses told me that “tomorrow is promised to no one.” No one. Not the healthy, the sick, the rich, the poor, the old, the young. We get accustomed to taking tomorrow for granted. I believe in God and heaven...
by TXLiz
Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Possibly unnecessary open liver surgery
Replies: 54
Views: 10084

Re: Possibly unnecessary open liver surgery

I was supposed to have a complete hysterectomy a few weeks ago, and I postponed it due to the illness of my son. My surgery was to be open, due to the nature of my abdomen after 3 abdominal surgeries including the colon resection. The surgeon said, she doesn’t know what’s inside after all the prior ...
by TXLiz
Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Tribute to my dear friend Anne - aka BeansMama
Replies: 39
Views: 9743

Re: Tribute to my dear friend Anne - aka BeansMama

RIP dear Anne, "I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky com...
by TXLiz
Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Back in the fight
Replies: 63
Views: 21976

Re: Back in the fight

Keep fighting it! Glad surgery went well.
by TXLiz
Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Son is ill and I am scared
Replies: 9
Views: 2490

Re: Son is ill and I am scared

Thank you for chiming in guys, it means a lot. We are going to get lots of bloodwork today. Only the Lord above knows what it may show. Prayers and good thoughts to all of us here. The saying “your health is your wealth” sure it true. Medical problems stink. Give me money, relationship, whatever pro...
by TXLiz
Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Pain control after abdominal and rectal surgery
Replies: 2
Views: 932

Re: Pain control after abdominal and rectal surgery

When I was released after my resection, the surgeon had cut me open from just below my navel to almost the top of my public bone. I was give Tylenol and Motrin and had to embarrass myself to get Tylenol 3 for 10 days. I have no history of drug addiction or pill problems, but my nurse daughter said a...
by TXLiz
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:55 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: another anniversary
Replies: 11
Views: 1996

Re: another anniversary

Congratulations and enjoy your victory.
by TXLiz
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Tribute to my dear friend Anne - aka BeansMama
Replies: 39
Views: 9743

Re: Tribute to my dear friend Anne - aka BeansMama

It’s so wonderful to hear that Beansmama was surrounded by love.

She is a beautiful spirit, and deserved so much better in life.
by TXLiz
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:48 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Son is ill and I am scared
Replies: 9
Views: 2490

Re: Son is ill and I am scared

Thank you Tracy. I feel selfish complaining here among those fighting for their lives, losing loved ones, and our own dear members departing, but it’s so scary. I know this sounds awful but I’d rather have health issues and deal with them than watch my 20 year old really struggle, and having the spe...
by TXLiz
Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:56 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Focal Thickening of the Sigmoid Colon
Replies: 10
Views: 2343

Re: Focal Thickening of the Sigmoid Colon

Just chiming in to say Dr.Google is a jerk.

February 8th will be here soon. I know it seems like forever. Doesn’t it seem that the medical system works so very very slow as we twist in the wind? I hope the best for you, and feel your pain.

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