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by northern lights
Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:50 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Party,party,party!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2856

I'm really happy for your Joy. Enjoy the sunshine!!!
by northern lights
Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:15 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: all clear yippee!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2188

Congratulation Joy.

I am so happy to hear you are doing so well. I will be in London in December, any chance you will be down that way?
by northern lights
Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: I think I way be well
Replies: 5
Views: 1544

It's interesting to read this thread, because today I worked 8 hours overtime after working for the last 4 weeks non-stop. Work is something I love and it balances well with my children. I was up for a 7:30 hockey game with my son and it feels great. One year after chemo and going strong. There is H...
by northern lights
Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:56 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: I asked my onc out
Replies: 22
Views: 4490

After my surgery, I was in ICU for 5 days and met a great nurse (male) who I dated for quite a while. My friends used to say that I am the only person, who could pick up in an ICU. When things cooled off, we remained friends and this has worked for me when I needed a "favour" like a peak at a test r...
by northern lights
Sat Sep 08, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Ovarian Cysts found on CT Scan
Replies: 9
Views: 3898

Ovarian Cysts are very common. Very shortly after finishing my chemo last year, they found a really large cyst on my ovary that they called a "Mass" meaning it was solid not fluid filled. This freaked me out and I had surgery the NEXT DAY, because they thought I had cancer again. It turned out that ...
by northern lights
Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: seeking opinions about celebrating last chemo treatment
Replies: 15
Views: 4772

I think they should write "hope" on the balloon, so that people who don't get it, can actually read what the balloon symbalizes. You deserve to be contratulated you are a survivor, you've lived your hell and now you are back to show others there is life after cancer and above all, there is hope. Con...
by northern lights
Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:30 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: oh man.. not feeling well..
Replies: 13
Views: 3239

I had horrible constipation during chemo. It was as painful as labour. I would litteraly cry out in pain. Milk of magnesium will work, but you probably need softeners too. Talk to a chemo nurse, they will probably recommend a series of things. Since this happened on the first round, it will probably...
by northern lights
Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:56 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Crazy Sexy Cancer reviews
Replies: 6
Views: 2133

Cynnical, I think your commentary was right on. I fogot about the scene with the wheatgrass being inserted...that was the crazy part of the documentary for sure. If you do get into documentary, I hope you cover the points you mentioned. I saw a canadian documentary once about dying and one of the pa...
by northern lights
Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: treatments for oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy
Replies: 24
Views: 8212

I only really noticed the numbness after treatment was finished and I took B12. About 6 months after all of the feeling in my hands were back and most of the feeling in my feet. I still have an area on one foot that is numb, which I imagine will always be. Not too big of a deal, but since I live in ...
by northern lights
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:36 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Crazy Sexy Cancer reviews
Replies: 6
Views: 2133

I loved it and a few quotes really hit home for me. One of the guest says "Your confrontation with death is the key to your spiritual life" I was never able to put that feeling into words before. And still being a relatively new survivor she talks about how she doesn't want to do anything to risk he...
by northern lights
Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:25 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: More Set backs - scared
Replies: 18
Views: 4175

What Ellen said above is exactly what I was told. The dose we are given is the average based on studies. So with the bell curve that means some people tolerated more, some less. My dossage was cut back too and I am NED still. My delays were very simular to yours. My great doctor also told me, if the...
by northern lights
Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: How do I help my daughter
Replies: 4
Views: 1637

Before surgery, talk to the doctors about pain control. There are the normal narcotics or an epideral. I went for the epideral, because I hate that drugged feeling. I was most comfortable half sitting up, but because I was sleeping most of the time my head would always fall over and I had a sore nec...
by northern lights
Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:09 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Frustrating Setbacks
Replies: 8
Views: 2170

I too know the frustrations of being delayed in the chemo cycle. It took me 8 months to do 6 months of chemo. I took neupegin for 5 days leading up to my blood test day, so maybe they just need to change your cycle. Once I started the neupegin, I was never delayed again, and the time flew by. The go...
by northern lights
Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:31 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Andrea (Rocco) Smith
Replies: 25
Views: 6740

This is such a painful post to read. Andrea has filled me with hope so many times. She is a hero to me and my memory of her will feul me to carry on my focus of making people aware of colon cancer. My prayers will be for a peaceful passing and strength and courage for her husband and girls. Like man...
by northern lights
Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:48 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Stage III Colon Cancer (29 years old)
Replies: 17
Views: 5531

I am also a stage III survivor, NED since October. I will be 36 on the 25th. Life since cancer is more colourful, more beautiful....just more of everything. Although I would never wish cancer on anyone, I am thankful to be on this side of it, with a great lease on life and appreciation for everythin...

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