So I had my first FOLFIRI treatment today. It wasn't as fun as I expected ;-) I usually just slept through FOLFOX infusions, but no such luck today. I has a small allergic reaction and we had to stop the infusion to get some benadryl going. It's a few hours later and I feel like I have a really bad ...

I'm sorry my friend. I hope you find a way to get rid of the pain.

I'm actually relieved that I'm single and don't need, nor have any desire, to confront this pain. I eat ice cream instead

Thanks Maia and CRguy. I'll look at those links before my next appointments.

I'm mss. My onc recommended I try FOLFIRI since it is the usual 2nd line of treatment and often a required step before going down the clinical trial route. Is that trur, or just BS on his part?

So, after 26 cycles (months) on Stivarga, my good luck has ended. My last CT scan showed progression :cry: I've had a crappy few months that can now be explained by cancer progression. What the docs suspected to be a pulmonary embolism turned out to be an enlarged lymph node blocking my middle right...

I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of Delinda's loved ones.

That's fantastic Beans! I'm doing the happy dance for you!!!

You're not alone. I also had the same type of pump and had a problem during one of my infusions. I hadn't realised that there was a kink in the iv line that was stopped the infusion for a full 12 hours. Check your line as well as the little clip on the line to make sure that nothing is being squeeze...

Oh Kristi, I so agree with you! My body is high maintenance is a PERFECT way to describe it, on so many levels.

I sincerely thank you for giving me a new catch phrase when someone asks me how I'm doing.

Janie

Wow, that was the most well written, and polite rant in the history of rants. If I had had to go through what you have I'd be apoplectic! :wink: I guess it's the Canadian in me. Some stereotypes happen to be true :D Thanks for the support everyone. Today is a bit better as I'm not coughing as much....

This isn't going to be a positive post, so feel free to move on if so inclined. Like my signature says, I've been living with stage iv cancer for almost 4 years now (yay me), more than 2 of those on Stivarga. I've been doing well, keeping the lung mets at bay, but the side effects can be a litteral ...

I'm so sorry Natalie. You've been such a dedicated caregiver to your mom. I hope you continue to share beautiful moments with her.

Janie

Any word on your lymph nodes? I just did a pet scan today. I have some nodes in my neck showing up. Waiting on radiologist impression. They are on both sides of my neck so hoping it's a cold. No news yet. I'm also waiting on interventional radiologist, since a fine needle aspiration biopsy wasn't p...

Hi Beans, You are not alone with bladder issues. Mine stem from my APR surgery 3.5 years ago. I actually have a mix bag of issues: - like you, I can go for hours without feeling the need to pee. When I do pee, I have to strain like crazy to get a flow going and it can take up to a minute to get it a...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care.

Janie

I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your loved ones.