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by Carol Connell
Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:03 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Carol Connell
Replies: 2
Views: 1384

Carol Connell

Hi, I am Ed Connell, Carols husband. I have been trying to post on this board, I hope this one works. Carol passed away Nov. 9 2006 I know she had many friends on this board and it was a great inspiration to her. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. My email address is londed@...
by Carol Connell
Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:40 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Short/Long Term Disability
Replies: 1
Views: 977

Ann, everything depends on your insurance plan so you should check with your employer's insurance rep. My short term is 6 months and my long term is 18. I am a 64 year old stage 4 and will be ready for retirement by the time my disability runs out. Like I said, be sure to check with your employer, a...
by Carol Connell
Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:24 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: For Holly - question about your cancer and treatment
Replies: 9
Views: 3025

Holly, with each post you become more remarkable. It is 4 am and not being able to sleep, I came to my fovorite place to look for encouragement. Boy, did I get it!. I am going to put together a plan and post your message over my desk. Tomorrow I will start fighting again with a positive attitude, be...
by Carol Connell
Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:51 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: ANY OF YOU CHANGE YOUR DIETS?
Replies: 23
Views: 6497

Hi missj Yes I have been on every chemo available since Oct 2004. I had 1 break in Mar 2005 for a few months and everything grew. I can not have surgery because my entire Liver is involved and I have 1 tumor in the right lower lobe of my Lung, I had 2 but one is gone. My Oncologist is associated wit...
by Carol Connell
Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Happy September 2006 (anniversary to me)
Replies: 10
Views: 2325

Holly, you are such an inspiration!!!! I just passed my 2 year mark
in July and you helped me get through it in more ways than you know.
Keep up the good work, your rewards should be many.
Carol
by Carol Connell
Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:07 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: ANY OF YOU CHANGE YOUR DIETS?
Replies: 23
Views: 6497

Hi missj, I am stage IV with mets to the Liver and right Lung. I have been on Chemo since Oct 2004. I did change my eating habits right away. I was told not to eat Bacon, Bologna or anything with preservatives or that is processed. Every single day I eat light Yogurt and drink green tea. I also cook...
by Carol Connell
Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:02 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Breathing Difficulties
Replies: 4
Views: 1861

Breathing Difficulties

I am 64, diagonosed stage IV July 2004. I had 2 feet of right descending colon removed. I have mets to the Liver and Lung, both unoperable. I have been on Chemo since Oct 2004, now on Folfox with Oxipilatin. I have always shared info on this board, now I need help. I have had extreme breathing probl...
by Carol Connell
Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:46 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: looking for long term stage iv survivors for hope
Replies: 15
Views: 7114

Hi Scott, I am older (64) but I was diagosed with Stage 4 CC in April of 2004. I have mets to my Liver, 7 tumors with no chance of surgery and 2 in my right Lung. I had 2 feet of my colon removed and I have been on chemo since 2004. I work full time and never miss a day because of my treatments. It ...
by Carol Connell
Thu May 04, 2006 5:50 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Avastin Reaction
Replies: 1
Views: 1154

Avastin Reaction

During my third treatment with Folfori and Avastin I had severe swelling of the tongue and lips that was so bad I could not breathe or talk. Today the Doctor told me no more Avastin, the event I experienced was a life threatening one. I am lucky it happened at the Clinic. I had Folfori for 6 months ...
by Carol Connell
Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Does anyone know of any clinical trials in Naples, FL?
Replies: 2
Views: 1357

Contact Moffett Cancer Center in Tampa, they should be able to
help you find one.

Good Luck,
Carol
by Carol Connell
Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:20 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Best Friend Just Diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer.
Replies: 5
Views: 2820

Hi Donna, yes you are welcome here. This site is for patients and care givers. I too have stage IV with mets to the Liver and Lungs. I have been on and off Chemo for almost 2 years now, I am 64. Your friend is doing the same thing I did in the beginning, asking everyone not to talk cancer. I soon re...
by Carol Connell
Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: scared silly
Replies: 20
Views: 11243

I was diagnosed stage IV with mets to the Liver and right Lung in July of 2004. I was given a very poor prognosis and I am not only still here, but feeling great. Do everything you can to help yourself feel and look good and above all don't let statistics play a part in your life. We are all differe...
by Carol Connell
Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:45 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Up-Date Nancy
Replies: 14
Views: 3779

That is woderful Steve. I am also stage IV with mets to the Liver
and Lungs, resection was done Aug 2004 and I am doing fine
and still having success with chemo. Stories like this gives all
of us with stage IV hope.

Carol
by Carol Connell
Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:12 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: another newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 6062

Hi Mary, I know exactly how you are feeling. I started chemo in Oct 2004 and had a 6 month break from my treatment in March. I felt so lost, depressed and scared the whole time. I think chemo is a security blanket, plus not having the nurses and other patients to talk to about our feelings. I starte...
by Carol Connell
Fri Sep 30, 2005 5:18 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: CEA
Replies: 2
Views: 6372

CEA

Hi Bill, I am a 63 year old female with stage IV CC with mets to the Liver and Lung. I had 2 feet of my Colon removed Aug 2004. My CEA was 37 at the time of surgery, 6 months of chemo brought it down to 3.1. I have been off chemo for 6 months and now I am 6.6. The Dr. said mine was a slow grower but...

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