chrisca,

Thank you for your thorough explanation and information. I will definitely get a second opinion and try the Metamucil .

Mypinkheaven,
Biopsies won't be back until a week from yesterday.
And thank you for your reply.

Had my first year anniversary colonoscopy yesterday. They found "Narrowed surgical anastomosis" and said it possibly could be stretched but most likely needs surgical removal. Biopsies were taken as well. What does surgery entail? Major surgery or outpatient? Down time? Will I end up with ...

Hi, When I am teaching I usually take on extra assignments called home hospital assignments for children that are out for various health reasons. It is sometime for students with cancer... but there are many many reasons why they can't attend the normal classroom. I go to their home with work planne...

I have seen studies that say 6 and some say 8.... but I didn't want to stop have a reoccurrence and have that doubt forever linger. I am doing my 12th treatment this Wednesday and disconnect on Friday. BUTT, I did have my dose lowered around number 2 and then lowered again around number 7.... due to...

If you will be needing this in the near future and her Jr. Has the ability to be online while the teachers from her classes are teaching you may need to be aware of a law we have here in California. You may need to get a signed released from each parent in her classes if they will be seen online.......

Thank you peanut,
You have helped put my mind at ease.

Can stage 3b cancer spread/grow while on Treatment? I ask because I'm having that urge to have a bowel movement again and they a pencil thin with blood, and I also have bloating, and excess gas. I've been bleeding throughout my treatments but onc said it was late effects from radiation and he's not ...

Kelly, Thank you so much for the thorough and very thoughtful response. I just started Neurontin last week .... I will be sure to take it as well as my zofran. Sometime I forget I have them..... I concentrate on the 8 other meds I must take for my bipolar disorder..... I'm so scared of all the meds ...

I'm so sorry you need to go through all that comes with living with your mom. I can relate to your anguish but for different reasons. She has been very caring and helpful but she irritates me just as often. You see she has a sister and her best friend currently on this same journey with cancer. Ever...

Thank you everyone for all the useful accounts from your experiences..... as most of you noted we each have a unique path through this journey and therefore our side effect will be unique as well. I will keep all your information mindful as I come to the end of my treatments and embark on entering t...

Hi there, For my mom, she used to have the neuropathy on her hands and feet when she was on folfox...but after stopping the treatment for good, her hands and feet went back to normal. She no longer feels sensitivity in her hands or feet, but the fatigue I think is ...."forever". When my m...

I am currently undergoing Folfox and tried to go back to work full time as a 2nd grade teacher. I lasted 6 weeks. The nausea and the pain in my feet from the neuropathy in addition to fatigue lead me back to medical leave. My last treatment, if I stay on schedule, is November 30 with disconnect from...

First, any doctor that says "absolutely not work" should not be practicing, that's ludicrous. There are many people that work through chemo. It's no cakewalk, but side effects differ greatly between people and you never know how it's going to effect you. Also, it's frustrating that doctor...

Congrats on ten years!