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by Cowgirl918
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Lung mets cough
Replies: 16
Views: 6733

Re: Lung mets cough

I hope your cough is better. I suffer from dry cough, use 4L of oxygen at night and have at least three areas of atelectasis. I use oral hydrocodone when sick but find the most relief from my ultrasonic humidifier with breathing friendly organic essential oils. I can’t sleep without it now. It is al...
by Cowgirl918
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: How obsessed are you all with diet?
Replies: 10
Views: 1586

Re: How obsessed are you all with diet?

I am finding diet very challenging. Since my cancer is a rare type, a combination low amine and low residue seems to be the best plan. There must be some truth to the diet as I “pay dearly” when I deviate. Ironically many of the items on the low residue diet are counter intuitive to healthy eating s...
by Cowgirl918
Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Midgut neuroendocrine tumors
Replies: 2
Views: 2270

Re: Midgut neuroendocrine tumors

I eat but everything passes through very quickly. Following the low residue guidelines they provided at cancer center. Not letting up. Would like to facilitate a natural adjustment. Diet etc. on enough meds the way it is. Appetite is gone most of the time. Any thoughts are welcome welcome and apprec...
by Cowgirl918
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Midgut neuroendocrine tumors
Replies: 2
Views: 2270

Midgut neuroendocrine tumors

I have been away for some time. I miss my friends on this site from days gone by. So happy to still see familiar names. The other shoe finally dropped and on September 1, 2023 I underwent a small bowel resection and removal of a tumor in my jejunum and of two malignant and grossly enlarged lymph nod...
by Cowgirl918
Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Failed prep (hubby) could this be sign of CRC?
Replies: 8
Views: 2357

Re: Failed prep (hubby) could this be sign of CRC?

Looking back my first symptom was a failed prep. Now I have to approach it seriously with very light diet 48 hours before prep day. It could just as easily be due to chronic constipation so I would have him approach it as suggested with light meals etc. I also take one light laxative the day before ...
by Cowgirl918
Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: and I'm still here too
Replies: 7
Views: 3849

Re: and I'm still here too

This is Cowgirl918. I have been away for a few years also. Seeing you on here put a big smile on my face today. Thanks for that. I had been showing clear then Neuroendocrine tumor (NET) popped up in small bowel. Two deep lymph nodes lighting up in mesentery. Surgery on Sept. 1 to remove all that can...
by Cowgirl918
Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: GOOD NEWS ON BEANSMAMA
Replies: 122
Views: 27811

Re: GOOD NEWS ON BEANSMAMA

This is the best news I have heard in some time!!!!!! :D :D :D
Beans is the strongest and most compassionate person I have known in many years. I will pray for her recovery and and end to her illness.
Beth
by Cowgirl918
Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Larry has an eviction date!!!
Replies: 42
Views: 7951

Re: Larry has an eviction date!!!

My dear friend, I read your note to me several times and I am so thrilled that you finally have a surgery date! I am praying for you and will place you in our wider prayer circle as well. I know that you are "cowgirl tough" and can beat Larry and anything he throws at you. I do have a pair...
by Cowgirl918
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: EMR One-year check up
Replies: 4
Views: 1392

EMR One-year check up

I have been watching everyone more quietly this summer. I have also grieved the losses such as dear, dear Brown Bagger. Now it is my turn again to step up to the plate and I miss the sage advice of the well known "old timers" who guided me with such compassion. I think that may I have beco...
by Cowgirl918
Sun Sep 10, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: GI Surgeon wants chest added back to my ct scan
Replies: 23
Views: 5659

Re: GI Surgeon wants chest added back to my ct scan

Here's praying for a good scan and some patience for the long wait. I always hate the waiting more than the tests etc. Hang in there girl!
by Cowgirl918
Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Strange question - possibly TMI
Replies: 6
Views: 1896

Re: Strange question - possibly TMI

OK. So I am taking your concern seriously Butt the comment about the corn made me laugh. We all need to laugh. I would also strongly advise you to discuss with your physician. The Buttom line is that you don't know what it was. I am still smiling wondering a) how did you find it ? and b) how did you...
by Cowgirl918
Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: High CEA reason for ct scans being moved up
Replies: 42
Views: 6849

Re: High CEA reason for ct scans being moved up

I agree with Lee about unusual jump. We can say "don't worry" but that is very hard to do. Try to focus on nurturing yourself while waiting on the scan and do something fun. I always figure I will be very good to myself just because I have to endure another procedure :lol: . It does help a...
by Cowgirl918
Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: BrownBagger ....... I don't know what to say
Replies: 125
Views: 46430

Re: BrownBagger ....... I don't know what to say

This news took me my surprise. Maybe denial is a better word. So much respect and admiration for BB. He lived every moment. Prayers for all who loved him. He is missed.
by Cowgirl918
Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: BeansMama - I'm still kicking (butt that is)
Replies: 20
Views: 5703

Re: BeansMama - I'm still kicking (butt that is)

Lots of love coming your way BeanMama! You are one of the bravest women I know. Hope the beach is awesome.

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