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by jens22
Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: How long post surgery back to normal?
Replies: 9
Views: 2122

Re: How long post surgery back to normal?

I have some similar issues. I found the Benefiber Helps a lot with a lot of water. Tigger foods are definetly raw apples, pears, grapes popcorn. Also make sure you chew your food a little extra. Greek yogurt helps daiy helps too.
by jens22
Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Newly diagnosed- How to help my father Oxi and Xeloda
Replies: 6
Views: 1122

Re: Newly diagnosed- How to help my father Oxi and Xeloda

The best way to help you dad is to let him rest after chemo. He's young and he's got a lot to handle. Keep drinks around for him, be supportive and keep things easy for him. He's your dad and he probably doesn't want his children to know if he is sturggling. he'll get through this. Sorry to here tha...
by jens22
Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Another Newbie here - Stage IIIC questions on treatment
Replies: 32
Views: 6984

Re: Another Newbie here - Stage IIIC questions on treatment

I'm 6 years cancer Free stage 3 in teh same boat you were. Found on rountine Coloscopy. Here's my quick 2 cents. bring a friend to chemo to dirve you home...it's a long drive and peole like to help. Once you know how y ou will feel you might bfeel differently. keep hydrated it makes everything bette...
by jens22
Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:46 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: RIP Jeff.
Replies: 16
Views: 3883

Re: RIP Jeff.

I am so sorry to read this. He was a great guy who helped a lot of members. Prayers to his family and friends.
by jens22
Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: 1 minute with dr k= good news!
Replies: 20
Views: 3213

Re: 1 minute with dr k= good news!

I'm so glad you found each other. Stay well.
by jens22
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: 5 years ago ... The dreaded diagnosis
Replies: 19
Views: 3230

Re: 5 years ago ... The dreaded diagnosis

This is so wonderful and Inspirational to read. Thank You...Enjoy every minute.
by jens22
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Prayers for midlifemom
Replies: 43
Views: 7366

Re: Prayers for midlifemom

So sad to read this...She got hit so hard and fast...Prayers for her friends and family. She was really someone special.
by jens22
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: An act of generosity from a stranger
Replies: 9
Views: 1770

Re: An act of generosity from a stranger

Doesn't that make your year...Maybe Your Life? We loved Ocean City MD...First time there this summer...What an amazing place.
by jens22
Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Told I don't need Neulasta this round, now saying I do ???
Replies: 10
Views: 1576

Re: Told I don't need Neulasta this round, now saying I do ???

It looks like you are coming to the end of your Chemo. I didn't have the 5fu push for my last 2. Don't forget it takes a bit more each time for yor body to recover. The 5 fu concentration in the bag might have been higher to accomadate for the " No 5fu push" Not sure if it was held due to ...
by jens22
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: OT/Garden Update
Replies: 5
Views: 1258

Re: OT/Garden Update

I can't wait to see those pictures and those of your daughters wedding too!! Down State down here I've got giant zucchinis Lotso f Cherry tomatoes with Thick Skin, and my basil flowered before I got to pick it and now it's bitter. ( I still think of your edame pictures)
by jens22
Sun Jul 24, 2016 8:27 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Happy 12 year Cancerversay to me!!! A Stage IV colon cancer survivor!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 4540

Re: Happy 12 year Cancerversay to me!!! A Stage IV colon cancer survivor!!!

Wow... that is and will continue to be one amazing story. Thank you for all the hope you have just given.
by jens22
Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:19 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Ostomy Nurse - Hudson Valley, NY
Replies: 2
Views: 790

Re: Ostomy Nurse - Hudson Valley, NY

Check with your local Visiting Nurse Agency or with your surgeon.
by jens22
Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: An Original Member
Replies: 51
Views: 7434

Re: An Original Member

Kenny would tell it like it was....Kenny I hope you are pain free and in a happy place!
by jens22
Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Bad blood
Replies: 9
Views: 1519

Re: Bad blood

Sometimes it's better for them to use my arm than the port. Hemolysed is a polite word for the blood Clotted...they didn't get to it in time....so the tube broke.
by jens22
Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Newly Diagnosed. Nervous about Chemo
Replies: 14
Views: 2511

Re: Newly Diagnosed. Nervous about Chemo

I'm sorry that y ou have to go through this. Do you have a port or will you be doing OXi wihtout one. I hear it's hard onthe veins. No ...it will be a full 6 months or longer...SOmetimes Chemo gets delayed because of low counts...don't let that discoruage you. Just because it's oral doesn't mean you...

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