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by bz45
Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: How I spent December...and part of January
Replies: 21
Views: 2324

Re: How I spent December...and part of January

Fascinating. I didn't realize the DOD was involved in cancer research.
by bz45
Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Has anyone had Oxy and Avastin at the same time??
Replies: 7
Views: 1226

Re: Has anyone had Oxy and Avastin at the same time??

During my first go-round with Folfox, one time a severe snowstorm was forecast and I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to get to the onc for second day chemo which is when I'd get the Avastin. They agreed to give it to me on the first day along with the Oxy. I didn't notice any difference from a...
by bz45
Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: abcessed tooth
Replies: 7
Views: 1327

Re: abcessed tooth

Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experiences. CRguy, you've really been helpful; don't think there's much difference between me and your patients. I do see the onc on Monday and dentist is just down the hall. Hope they've had a chance to confer. I don't like waiting another 3 months to r...
by bz45
Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: abcessed tooth
Replies: 7
Views: 1327

abcessed tooth

Has anyone here had to contend with an abcessed tooth while undergoing chemo? What was done for it? Right now, I'm on antibiotics waiting for the swelling to go down (not to mention diving into my percocet stash). It's driving me nuts and I'd like the nasty painful sucker out of my head. But I'm won...
by bz45
Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Two years ago today...
Replies: 15
Views: 1720

Re: Two years ago today...

Happy story and Merry Christmas.
by bz45
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Adding to Granny's FOLFOX question
Replies: 7
Views: 1170

Re: Adding to Granny's FOLFOX question

I finished 12 rounds of Folfox4 in February 2010. Sensitivity to cold disappeared after a couple of months. My feet still have significant numbness, my fingers and hands less so. Started Folfox6 October 2011 and the initial symptoms of tingly fingers and feet and sensitivity to cold have returned. N...
by bz45
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Dad gets to see his little girl get married
Replies: 16
Views: 1659

Re: Dad gets to see his little girl get married

It's a wonderful thing for your Dad. I know how I felt when I was able to participate in my youngest son's wedding this past August. Congratulations to your family.
by bz45
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Nausea Medications
Replies: 28
Views: 3569

Re: Nausea Medications

The info sheet I got with Marinol says it may work better in combination with compazine. Just in case you haven't tried this.
Wishing everyone an end to nausea.
by bz45
Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Been waiting to complain....
Replies: 43
Views: 3370

Re: Been waiting to complain....

Dear God, what rotten luck. Not fair to add pain to another body part. Prayers that you heal soon and scan is ned.
by bz45
Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Looks like I will be getting into a trial this next week.
Replies: 30
Views: 2435

Re: Looks like I will be getting into a trial this next week

That's wonderful news. Hope the tx isn't too rough and all results are good. Positive vibes your way.
by bz45
Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: My Dad Died Yesterday
Replies: 134
Views: 10479

Re: My Dad Died Yesterday

Eric, my sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
by bz45
Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:12 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Congressional hearing on drug shortages
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

Re: Congressional hearing on drug shortages

Gaelen, Thanks for posting this. I had just heard sound bites on tv which never give the whole story. It gave me some concern since I've just started up on another round of folfox. Your posts are always informative. Thanks again for sharing.
by bz45
Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Biopsy? and Folfox 6? 2 Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 903

Re: Biopsy? and Folfox 6? 2 Questions

Thanks raym, Michelle, and skifletch for your input. Just got a call from gyn-onc who told me to go ahead with the chemo and that the biopsy is irrelevant due to the new lymph node involvement. Guess I'll be starting with Folfox 6 plus Avastin, and the doc can decrease the oxy dosage if it becomes n...
by bz45
Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Husband went to be with the Lord
Replies: 61
Views: 5718

Re: Husband went to be with the Lord

Diana, I'm sorry this post is so late. My heart goes out to you; you've had a terrible 7 months. I pray you find peace and acceptance. May all higher powers give you solace.
by bz45
Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: low rectal tumor
Replies: 30
Views: 7568

Re: low rectal tumor

my tumor was very close to the anal verge and apparently a permanent colostomy was imperative. Should that be your case, don't despair. You can adjust to your new body, especially when you think of the alternative. Even if you only need a temporary colostomy, I want to refer you to uoaa.0rg. They ha...

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