Hooray! And here's to many, many, many more happy cancer-versaries!

Ellen

I, too, have tears in my eyes. Happy Birthday! And may you enjoy many, many more.

Ellen

I'm so sorry. I hope you quickly regain strength and get sprung so you can enjoy spring!

Ellen

Hi,

I was really happy to see the subject line of this thread. I hope it will be a good descriptor of each of the coming days! Sending you healing strength and positive thoughts from Oregon...

Ellen

John, I hope they are able to quickly help you get the diarrhea under control so that you will feel better.(Have you tried tincture of opium? That's what helped me during my worst diarrhea). I'm sorry to hear how you've been feeling physically, and also emotionally. Like you, I'm at the 3 year mark ...

Hooray! So happy to hear that you are back at work--great news for you and your students. (And, your fans here at CC). Hope you keep feeling better and better!

Ellen

Hi, Apparentely there are several different ways of determining the dosage for Xeloda. And, for some reason (according to my onc) Europeans tend to tolerate much higher doses than Americans. I am on my second round of Xeloda. I take 3000/day (1500 2x/day). I am 5'5" and 105 lbs. So, my dosage i...

Oh my--this saga has TOO many plot twists.Here's hoping you will have some downright boring days ahead and then have the energy to get back to all the things that bring you happiness! I'm glad that it seems like things are now in a much better place.

Best,
Ellen

Thank you for sharing and good luck with the HIPEC. Next week will be 3 years for me. I hope to be saying the same as you 1 year from now!

Ellen

Oh my--thank goodness for your perseverance! And, thank you for sharing this story with us and reminding us all of the importance of self-advocacy.

I hope tomorrow's procedure goes smoothly and brings the expected relief.

Thinking of you!

Best,
Ellen

So glad things are improving. I hope they continue in this direction 'til you are feeling much, much better again!

Best,
Ellen

Hi Jill, I'm so sorry it's been such a rough week. I'm glad that you've contacted the docs--you need to figure out what is going on. SOON. We both know what a hard fight this is, and your continued perseverance has been extraordinary. I wanted to say that several times I've feared that I'm on the &q...

I'm so sorry to hear about the hospital stays. I hope that they figure things out SOON so you can get back to your family and your teaching!

Thank you for letting us know what is up. I think of you often.

Sending lots of strength you good wishes your way.

Best,
Ellen

Yep! I often had diarrhea about 8 or more days following treatment with Folfiri. Usually only for a day....Not pleasant. But no, at least you're not alone!

HOpe it resolves quickly!

Best,
Ellen

Itchiness...UGH!!! NOT what you need. But I'm glad that the other symptoms are improving. I hope things continue in this direction, and that the doc can help them move along even faster.

Thinking of you,
Ellen