hey, i had blood before and it was nothing. it actually takes time for aspirin even low doses to completely leave your system and lessen the side effects. i doubt it is anything related to your diagnosis, likely just a hemi. hang in there!

so i asked my doctor and he said cancer itself does not hurt...only if it is obstructing or has impinged a nerve. believe it may be your liver healing. it's an amazing organ.

Oh, my GOD!!! So happy for you! We made it another year! Lots to be thankful for!

and sorry for all of the fat fingering and typos!

I was thinking if you today and how you were getting along. My first scan was a bit nerve wracking, but fortunately I got through it, as you will. One thing is for certain, we are ALIVE! 30 years ago, maybe not so much. I have learned alot from this ordeal... not to worry...nothing I can do until I ...

It took me about 21 days to heal completely once removed. It's been about 7 months since removal and I can still feel the void if you will, in the area where it was initially inserted.

hi, teacher... as you know, i had my report removed after the oxy, hated the thing and always reminded me of the ordeal. i now have a lucky horseshoe tattooed on my chest over the area. All of my bloodwork is drawn from my arms as is the dye inserted for scans. it really helped me get a new perspect...

Relieved! Cannot tell you how happy I am for you, actually did a dance when I read the good news. Not getting the pump was a good decision and it sounds like you are on your way ro recovery! keep it up, keep getting stronger, and never quit or look back!

what a nerve wracking experience, more so than actual diagnosis. so i couldn't bear it, the anxiety afterwards. my wife called the dr's office from Riyadh to pester them about the results of my PET/CT scan today....and I am still NED. nothing. it's a wave of euphoria to say the least, but it lasted ...

Such good news! I have been bummed over your last posts and stayed away from the site a bit since i have my first 6 month scans next week. Heading back from Saudi Arabia tomorrow and have a PET/CT scan on Wednesday, follow- up with my Oncologist on Thursday, and a one-year follow-up Colonoscopy on F...

Teacher, None of this is ever easy. Waking up every day before diagnosis was always easy. I cannot speak for everyone, but my days always come with a reminder even if i forget a little or chose to look elsewhere. I am living your same fears, NED or not. My hopes and prayers are with you and your fam...

We are all here to help! You have friends you have never known and I am one of them! I suggest lap, less invasive, quicker recovery. You need that to stay focused, healthy, and not succumb to some complication going the more invasive route. As for the pump, I suggest going easy on the liver...3 year...

teacher,

new day! hope you are past the initial shock and allowed yourself to move forward. so, what's the plan? i have been reading up and agree with every recent post, especially the last one by ValZen regarding your outlook. here we are, all survivors. your journey is far from done!

i am devestated though not hopeless. that's certainly not all there is to your fight, don't go throwing in the towel now! you beat it before and will do it again, this time for good. i will be here for through it all, just like we communicated the first time and brought each other through. as winsto...

teacher, when you are feeling your lowest, look up 'bomberbob' and his posts...poignant to say the least. as for me, today i almost drowned on a dive, almost. i would like to say God gave me a metaphor on my cancer and survivorship. so today, i was diving the Manassir wreck in Muscat, Oman. 100ft do...