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by emazzetti
Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Ovaries and Radiation
Replies: 1
Views: 721

Re: Ovaries and Radiation

Wow, they bounce back huh? Mine never did, and almost 4 years later they are toast! Mine never came back after radiation and chemo. I did have abnormal paps too, so I had an endometrial biopsy as well as a D & C, but everything came back fine. Turns out it was just from chemo side effects. Becau...
by emazzetti
Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Stomach cramps just won't stop!
Replies: 14
Views: 13899

Re: Stomach cramps just won't stop!

Hi Belle,

How are you feeling? Did the cramps go away? I hope you are feeling better!
by emazzetti
Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: What are your Summer plans?
Replies: 46
Views: 4057

Re: What are your Summer plans?

So much to do, so little time! I love hearing about everyone's plans...for me, we'll be heading to Mammoth Lakes, CA for a long Fourth of July weekend for some hiking and mtn biking. In August, we are doing a houseboat trip on Lake Mead, and in Sept/Oct, we'll be RVing it to Moab, UT for some mt bik...
by emazzetti
Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:03 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Bikini Body on the Front Page
Replies: 6
Views: 1282

Re: Bikini Body on the Front Page

Erika is AMAZING! I was forunate enough to be a part of the 2014 Colondar shoot this past weekend, and had the chance to meet Erika and the rest of the colon club staff..they are all truly fantastic individuals! I can't wait for you all to meet the other 11 survivors and hear their stories...being a...
by emazzetti
Sat May 18, 2013 11:33 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: For stage 2's Ned for how long?
Replies: 44
Views: 17119

Re: For stage 2's Ned for how long?

I've been NED for 1 year and 3 mos, and hoping for many more to come!
by emazzetti
Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Resuming sport activities after Lower Anterior Resection
Replies: 7
Views: 3093

Re: Resuming sport activities after Lower Anterior Resection

I had LAR with the robot as well, and I think the restriction was 6 weeks with no heavy lifting. You probably are ok,but I would check with your surgeon first.
by emazzetti
Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: April Exercise Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 5565

Re: April Exercise Thread

Wait, the weather is getting warmer? Come live in the northeast :shock:. I'm stuck gym-ratting it up still, though probably taking a few days off to start the month with the port removal. Workouts are getting a little stale though, so i'm looking for something new to do. Hey Fletch...looking for so...
by emazzetti
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: San Diego Undy 5000 - Sat March 9th
Replies: 2
Views: 624

Re: San Diego Undy 5000 - Sat March 9th

Awesome! Looking forward to it! :D
by emazzetti
Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: San Diego Undy 5000 - Sat March 9th
Replies: 2
Views: 624

San Diego Undy 5000 - Sat March 9th

I'll be participating in next Saturday's Undy 5000 5K in San Diego, CA...anyone else interested in joining me and my team, Short Chutes? :D

It's a really fun, family friendly event...you can walk or run, whatever you choose. The best part, wear you fun boxers for the event!
by emazzetti
Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Did you or a loved one participate in Undy 5k today?
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Re: Did you or a loved one participate in Undy 5k today?

Yes! I was at the Sacramento Undy yesterday and it was a great success, topped off with beautiful weather too! :D
by emazzetti
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Did anyone stop their mop-up chemo?
Replies: 18
Views: 3125

Re: Did anyone stop their mop-up chemo?

I think you need to do what's best for you to have the best quality of life. I too quit oxi after 4 rounds, and continued with 5FU until that eventually became too much as well. I decided it was a risk I was willing to take and didn't want to have permanent side effects. My quality of life long term...
by emazzetti
Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:38 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Anyone Interested in Volunteering in Orange County, CA?
Replies: 0
Views: 541

Anyone Interested in Volunteering in Orange County, CA?

Hi Everyone, I'm working with the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) to start a 5K fun run/walk in the Orange County, CA area. The CCA has an event called the UNDY 5000 to bring awareness and raise money to support colorectal cancer screenings, education, etc. They have them all over the country, and I'm i...
by emazzetti
Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: All diagnosed under the age of 50
Replies: 129
Views: 21008

Re: All diagnosed under the age of 50

February 2, 2011
Age 36
Stage IIA
Currently NED and giving cancer the finger! :D
by emazzetti
Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: colon resection and menopause
Replies: 3
Views: 1233

Re: colon resection and menopause

I'm in menopause early due to the radiation, not the resection. Did you have radiation or chemo? If so, that is likely the cause.
by emazzetti
Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: new here need help please re davinci and NYC/LI area drs
Replies: 14
Views: 1847

Re: new here need help please re davinci and NYC/LI area drs

Wow, this is the first time I've heard anything negative about DaVinci and the robotic surgery. I had it done last year, and it was a very successful procedure for me. The recovery was very easy and minimally invasive, and it gives the surgeon a 3D view (instead of 2D). I was up walking the next day...

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