I was induced and ended up with c-section. So you never know what's gonna happen. 4 weeks would make a bigger difference for you than you unborn child. If you are not sure, trust the doctor.

Your hubby is so lucky to have a supportive spouse. Good luck with the surgery. Boston is a charming city, I enjoyed it every time I was there. Quincy market is one of the must visit place.

I think travelling will help to lift her spirit, however you also need to take into consideration her immune system would be at a low point. Either the long flight or the cruise would be a close environment with a big crowd. Have never been on the cruise, but I know the international flights are not...

A lot of people have spots on liver which are simple cysts, and they are never aware of. For liver, MRI is more accurate than CT.

congratulations!

so sorry for your loss.

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Try to get some rest when you can, even 15 min or 30 min. There is a lot on our shoulder as caregiver, we need to take care of ourselves.

Hope your trip back home smooth.

Hi there, you are not alone. Rainykatie, thanks for sharing. Reading yours, I felt I was reading my own post. I gained 9 pounds since Jan, I grew so much grey hair now I seriously consider dying my hair (have small kids, and don't want other kids to ask, is that your grandma?), I have been postponi...

Sitting here, I have tears in my eyes reading your responses. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your kind words. Hugs to each of you.

Waiting for my hubby's colonoscopy to be done. My anxiety has been increasing after chemo completed, and can be overwhelming from time to time, the CT, MRI, blood work, and the colonoscopy. I am a stress eater, and I've ate too much candies lately - not good. Very few family and friends know what we...

Thank you for sharing! Wish you the best.

Found this calculator which might be helpful. http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-fiber-meter

I find it interesting that the fiber required for female is 1/3 less than for the male. Anyone knows why?

Hello! My husband is overdo for both his eye appt and his dental check up....I suggested that he go prior to starting chemo on 7/17... he kind of blew it off, but I know he will go if I push him. How important is it to have these check ups prior to starting treatment? I've read especially about the...

hubby was on 5-fu, which compared to folfox is night and day. he just felt some nausa and was able to work. sounds like you have a desk job too, just make sure you drink a loooooooooooooot of water while taking xeloda. oh well, we should drink a looooooot of water either way. i would take it easy fo...