Throat coat tea helped me with coughs, plus it taste was not bad.

Congratulations!!! What a great one to celebrate.

Aside from Immodium, I would use Lomotil and sometimes an Ativan. My onc explained that Immodium & Lomotil have the same goal but act a little differently. I found Ativan to be helpful when my muscles were in a strain cycle and I needed something to help them calm down. Aside from that, you may ...

Questions: 1. For those who have rectal cancers, what are the initial symptoms and the noted thickening, is .9cm significant? My symptoms were SEVERE and unexpected weight loss (down to 85 lbs. from 105 lbs.), bleeding, and intense stomach pains (like double you over because it was so gut wrenching)...

((Hugs))

8 years here, 2.5 years since my last recurrence.

Good luck...we'll be waiting to hear how things go if/when you're up for sharing.

Thanks for the love ma peeps!!!

Butt pee!!!! OMG I'm dying. This just made me laugh so hard!!!

Scratch that off the bucket list. That sounds (and looks) like a great time!

Taste buds came back for me just fine, thought it did take some time. In the meanwhile, he may actually want to avoid his favorite foods while on chemo. I can't remember the thread where I saw the suggestion, but it may cause him to be turned off to his favorites as it might remind him of the chemo ...

I'm sorry that this is the part of the journey you have reached, but know that you are certainly not alone and that we are here for you. Sending you both peace and love. And lots and lots of virtual hugs.

Oh how I love you guys! @Hapa, so glad you're switching to Dr. Gullion. He really is so awesome. So is Dr. Poen. Glad they work hand in hand. And NEDiversary - I am totally stealing that!!!

Still checking in with you all, though obviously lurking more than posting. But I had to stop in and tell you that it's my 8-year cancerversary!!! I'm 2.5 years NED since my last occurrence and I am a proud 2016 Colondar model!!! Living my life continues to be one of the greatest ways I can think of...

He will most certainly be missed.