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by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: The Movie My Life
Replies: 7
Views: 809

Re: The Movie My Life

Thank for your input guys, i wont be giving them the video to watch. So much of what is in this movie relatesto graham, thinking he will beat it. So many unresolved issues with family members, time is running out and so scared he is not going to have time to resolve them and i know he wants to. I fe...
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Regorafenib week #2
Replies: 21
Views: 2400

Re: Regorafenib week #2

Hi KarMel, wishing you luck and hope this stuff kills them tumors. I had cancer not CC and was on tx for over a year and i too was told put weight on, i made my own milkshakes, and ate chocolate it put the weight on. Good luck with it all.
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: The Movie My Life
Replies: 7
Views: 809

The Movie My Life

My life had Micheal Keaton and Nicole Kidman starring, its about a guys journey with kidney cancer, its show the emotion of denial and acceptance i think. My question is would it be appropriate to give to my brotherinlaw and sister to watch, the guy dosent survive, wouldi be insensitive to give it t...
by jenny B.I.L.
Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Told no more Chemo and sent to discuss Pallative care
Replies: 16
Views: 3679

Re: Told no more Chemo and sent to discuss Pallative care

Thankyou all for your replies. I have update i already posted it but it dissappeared. Graham went up the hospital this morning and spoke to an Onc, his regular onc is awayon holidays and wont be back for another fortnight and ask why his treatment is been stopped,he said because of tumor reoccuring ...
by jenny B.I.L.
Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:20 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Told no more Chemo and sent to discuss Pallative care
Replies: 16
Views: 3679

Told no more Chemo and sent to discuss Pallative care

Hi all, my bil Graham has been told no more chemo by phone and sent to have an appointment about Pallative care. At his appointment he was told also that chemo would be stopping. Graham ask why, as every scan he has had he has been told his liver mets and lung mets were stable and not growing.Graham...
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Scan showed more liver tumors
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Scan showed more liver tumors

Thanks for input guys, was surprised to hear constipation happens on irinotecan. Rick graham has been on oxi and avastin in 2010 and part 2011, i thought i had it on here. The drug they want to add is Erbitux. This drug is on the PBS here in oz and that is why the onc has to get it approved. This dr...
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:58 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: OT - Australian Help and Opinions
Replies: 16
Views: 1778

Re: OT - Australian Help and Opinions

Hi Skifletch, first of all hope you have a great time on your trip here to oz. I would really recommend you go on the Kuranda scenic rail train ride and you can come down by the sky rail, if you look up on net kuranda scenic rail you will find all information on there, might be cheaper to book onlin...
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:32 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Scan showed more liver tumors
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Scan showed more liver tumors

Hi all, my BIL had scan done and showed more tumors on liver. Graham was having alot of pain in his leg and thought his scans would show up something.He has now began on Irinotecan. No side effect from his first treatment. Ive read on here it can cause diahorear, but not the case , he has been const...
by jenny B.I.L.
Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:34 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Am I approaching this the wrong way?
Replies: 9
Views: 1035

Re: Am I approaching this the wrong way?

Hi, when i heard of my B.I.L. stage 1v diganosis i automatic thought oh thats it, he will be sick, wont be able to work. I had perceived idea of what stage 1v cc meant, well i was so wrong. He has continued to work, is not sick, been on a crusie and living life. Your mum sounds the same, feel blesse...
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:25 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Interesting chat with friend about support/sharing "the end"
Replies: 22
Views: 1575

Re: Interesting chat with friend about support/sharing "the

Hi Bill, so glad your friend bought up the subject, i really believe all these things needed to be talked about then everyone knows what you want. EG: My M.I.L. passed away 3 weeks ago very loved lady and alot of people wanted to say goodbye. Grief effects people different and alot of people were as...
by jenny B.I.L.
Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Kristian Anderson loses battle
Replies: 7
Views: 1427

Kristian Anderson loses battle

Kristian lost his battle with colon cancer on the 2nd January. Kristian was only 36, lovely wife and two young children. Kristian became household name here in Australia after posting a utbube video to his wife for her birthday thanking her for her support and love through his illness with bowel can...
by jenny B.I.L.
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: GOT GREAT NEWS FOR MY STAGE IV HUBBY YESTERDAY!!
Replies: 28
Views: 4103

Re: GOT GREAT NEWS FOR MY STAGE IV HUBBY YESTERDAY!!

So uplifting to here this positive news a great start for 2012. I could feel your excitment, happiness, and relief while reading your post. Bring on liver resection. Thanks for posting ox
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Working while on xeloda
Replies: 15
Views: 2782

Re: Working while on xeloda

HI Blessed, my brotherinlaw has continued to work 6ohr week while on xeloda has been at least a year, he had to stop heavy manually work, but drives machinery mainly. He too finds himself getting irratable around people so gave up supervisor position. Says work is keeping him going. Wishing you all ...
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Hyperthermia cured staged 4 pancreatic cancer
Replies: 10
Views: 3285

Re: Hyperthermia cured staged 4 pancreatic cancer

Thanks Eve, wishing it does have amazing results for your Dad look forward to your post about it. I seen it on Today show here in Australia, people are lobbying to get it here in aussie on PBS so it will be alot cheaper, if our Goverment does that, it would only because they have proof of it working...
by jenny B.I.L.
Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:29 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Hyperthermia cured staged 4 pancreatic cancer
Replies: 10
Views: 3285

Hyperthermia cured staged 4 pancreatic cancer

Wondering iff anyone of this site has heard of Hyperthermia treatment. Apparently it heats the cancer cells inturn make chemo kill the cancer. Guy from Australia had it done for stage 4 pancreatic cancer and NED, which is very rare. Cost him $25,000 and flight to hongkong where he had treatment.

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