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by SEWHAPPY
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Beansmama Checking in
Replies: 35
Views: 12377

Re: Beansmama Checking in

Cheers for the good news about Larry. Hugs for the personal trials. Prayers for courage.
by SEWHAPPY
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: POPCORN after surgery
Replies: 6
Views: 6218

Re: POPCORN after surgery

Popcorn husks are like rectal shrapnel for me still. Pirate's Booty is a good substitute.
by SEWHAPPY
Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:54 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: So confused - Stage 2b T4aN0M0
Replies: 20
Views: 4507

Re: So confused - Stage 2b T4aN0M0

Welcome! I am stage 2c T4N0M0 - similar to you. I had resection surgery and am halfway through 12 rounds of FOLFOX. Not fun, but doable. My choice for chemo was based on advice from surgeon and oncologist. I am glad knowing that i have done everything possible to beat this. Feel free to ask anything...
by SEWHAPPY
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: crook as a chook......update
Replies: 13
Views: 2474

Re: crook as a chook......

Sorry you feel yucky! I think you get a birthday rain check - celebrate next month instead!!!
by SEWHAPPY
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Just a lifer whining about being a lifer
Replies: 8
Views: 3031

Re: Just a lifer whining about being a lifer

Although I am not a lifer, I feel strongly that everyone here understands those down days. Cancer is shitty and it is normal to feel overwhelmed and sorry for ourselves some times. Go ahead and whine - we understand. If it becomes a regular feeling, the maybe consider anti-depressant support? I coul...
by SEWHAPPY
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: considering vasectomy...will it affect pelvic scans?
Replies: 4
Views: 1475

Re: considering vasectomy...will it affect pelvic scans?

My husband had a vasectomy a few years back with no problems, but a funny story. He was still In the Marine Corp at the time and he and one other sergeant had theirs done at the same time. My hubby went home and took it easy with a bag of frozen peas strategically applied. He was fine. The other man...
by SEWHAPPY
Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Just diagnosed
Replies: 10
Views: 2718

Re: Just diagnosed

Welcome to the forum. Hopefully you will find it full of info and support! Hugs for courage - Laurie
by SEWHAPPY
Wed Mar 15, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Reduce Steroids if Blood Sugar too high?
Replies: 7
Views: 1827

Re: Reduce Steroids if Blood Sugar too high?

My Onc was great - we took dropped the oral steroid was taking after round 2, but they are still in bag i take on infusion day. I have had nausea, but the ondansetron seems to work. However, my sugars are creeping up again. I had round 5 7 days ago and morning fasting sugars were still mid 200s. I a...
by SEWHAPPY
Mon Mar 13, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Mother just diagnosed
Replies: 10
Views: 2123

Re: Mother just diagnosed

Sympathy and hugs for your Mom and you! Laurie
by SEWHAPPY
Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: I afraid
Replies: 5
Views: 1554

Re: I afraid

Waiting is the hardest part! Welcome to the forum - you will find lots of answers and advice here. Once you get the biopsy back, you will meet with an oncologist and get a plan of attack you will feel better!. Keep us posted - hugs and prayers for courage! Laurie
by SEWHAPPY
Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Mom gained her angel wings
Replies: 21
Views: 6797

Re: Mom gained her angel wings

How beautiful that you could be with her when she passed into God's arms. You can rest easy that you were a wonderful, supportive daughter. I lost my father at 22 and I know it is hard. But even now, at 51, I feel him with me so often. Your Mother's influence, advise, love will be with you always an...
by SEWHAPPY
Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Greetings and salutations!
Replies: 3
Views: 1054

Re: Greetings and salutations!

Welcome! Glad you found us - it is nice to have people to talk to with questions or just to share awful jokes!!! Stay positive, laurie
by SEWHAPPY
Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: New member & need to B+
Replies: 5
Views: 1498

Re: New member & need to B+

Welcome B+!!! Glad you found this forum - it has been a big help to me. I am going to start my #5 FOLFOX treatment tomorrow. You are not alone - lots of us on this roller coaster so visit any time. Use the search functions for tons of answers to questions. Hugs and prayers, laurie
by SEWHAPPY
Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Scary - shaking may be activity tremors from 5FU cerebellar damage.
Replies: 14
Views: 4272

Re: Scary - shaking may be activity tremors from 5FU cerebellar damage.

Yay! Brain MRI came back with no clinically significant findings., so i am good to proceed with Folfox #5. I will meet with neurology again in 2 weeks to be sure tremors are not worse. I am glad my onc is careful, but the roller coaster does get old. :lol:
by SEWHAPPY
Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Need some advice - handling accidents
Replies: 16
Views: 2899

Re: Need some advice - handling accidents

So sorry you are having trouble like this! You should not have to put up with that kind of issue at work. I would talk with your human resources staff - your medical condition should be a protected disability that is eligible for reasonable accommodation and protection against retaliation. They shou...

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