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by midlifemom
Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Nik Colon - all ok?
Replies: 23
Views: 3261

Re: Nik Colon - all ok?

What did oncologist say about this ct?
by midlifemom
Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: I miss frenchie and kenny
Replies: 3
Views: 1276

Re: I miss frenchie and kenny

Me three.
Certainly meet some folks here that are real characters.
by midlifemom
Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Diagnosed with Colon Polyps... Need help
Replies: 2
Views: 793

Re: Diagnosed with Colon Polyps... Need help

Did they remove the polyps?
Are they doing a biopsy on the polyps?
by midlifemom
Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Side effects changing as FOLFOX progresses - anyone else experience this?
Replies: 25
Views: 4367

Re: Side effects changing as FOLFOX progresses - anyone else experience this?

AnnClare,
Chemo is cumulative. Side effects will change, worsen, decrease.
This makes it a bit more difficult to plan on exactly what to expect.
Stay in touch with your doc. Tell him about these changes.
by midlifemom
Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Off topic rant
Replies: 16
Views: 2658

Re: Off topic rant

AussieAss, Your rants are not a bother. Neither are those from others. They are part of who we are and having one person rant allows others the comfort to rant themselves. Sorry to hear of your mum, but as has been stated by others, at least she is now free. I hope that provides comfort. I hope that...
by midlifemom
Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: OT-Going on a trip- Updated
Replies: 20
Views: 3432

Re: OT-Going on a trip

DE,
So glad you're feeling well enough to take the trip. ENJOY every minute.
by midlifemom
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Gabapentin for butt burn, thinking its nerve pain
Replies: 13
Views: 3677

Re: Gabapentin for butt burn, thinking its nerve pain

I have the same pain. It is currently my biggest complaint about chemo. Every BM is so painful. When it is at all convenient, I often go straight to a sitz bath for relief. I use calmoseptine, tucks, prep H, etc. It doesn't seem like nueropathy, because I am swollen (like hemorrhoids) and raw with ...
by midlifemom
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Steroid crash
Replies: 3
Views: 977

Steroid crash

Had oxaliplatin desensitization wednesday. So lots steroids tues and weds.
Can't stay awake today. Is this steroid crash? Will it end soon?
Planned to go see my son at college tomorrow, butt need to be better than this. Will caffeine help?
by midlifemom
Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Gabapentin for butt burn, thinking its nerve pain
Replies: 13
Views: 3677

Re: Gabapentin for butt burn, thinking its nerve pain

Jjust a quick update for anyone who might be having the same situatuon.
The first day, the gabapentin didnt seem to do much, butt it has helped somewhat this past week or so.
Worth a try for those trying to find relief.
by midlifemom
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: We made it!
Replies: 39
Views: 4118

Re: We made it!

Well Beansmama, That was quite a distance you went for another opinion, but it sounds like it was definitely the right choice. Congrats on all your good news. Thanks midlifemom, we didn't move for the second opinion. My husband got a promotion and a transfer, by sheer luck and the grace of God I fo...
by midlifemom
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Gratitude Thread
Replies: 120
Views: 18494

Re: Gratitude Thread

I'm grateful for my friends - two who spent the afternoon and evening with me and made me smile frequently.
by midlifemom
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: We made it!
Replies: 39
Views: 4118

Re: We made it!

Well Beansmama, That was quite a distance you went for another opinion, but it sounds like it was definitely the right choice. Congrats on all your good news. Thanks midlifemom, we didn't move for the second opinion. My husband got a promotion and a transfer, by sheer luck and the grace of God I fo...
by midlifemom
Tue Aug 23, 2016 5:51 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: We made it!
Replies: 39
Views: 4118

Re: We made it!

Well Beansmama,
That was quite a distance you went for another opinion, but it sounds like it was definitely the right choice. Congrats on all your good news.
by midlifemom
Tue Aug 23, 2016 5:44 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: History Tends To Repeat
Replies: 2
Views: 909

Re: History Tends To Repeat

So sorry to hear. Why can't it be the good history that repeats?

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