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by nbrandt
Sun Sep 28, 2014 2:40 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1176

Re: Question

I started about 3 weeks after surgery. Bit do not know the standard .
by nbrandt
Fri Sep 26, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Devil Went Down To Georgia/Devil Comes Back To Georgia
Replies: 7
Views: 1394

Re: Devil Went Down To Georgia/Devil Comes Back To Georgia

Thanks for the lovely weekend message. We all need to be reminded the simple things can bring joy in our hearts. Thanks for sharing.
NBrandt
by nbrandt
Fri Sep 26, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Don't get mad at me, please
Replies: 32
Views: 4828

Re: Don't get mad at me, please

Dear Diane, You have always been here for me and many others. What gets me through the scan anxiety is thinking God has plan for us to have come so far. When I am waiting for results your prayers have made a difference. Now know we have your back. Sending all the prayers to ease your mind. When I wa...
by nbrandt
Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Four Years Today
Replies: 7
Views: 925

Re: Four Years Today

Congratulations. Year 4 for me as well. Prayers for us so we can continue to pave the path to good health for all our CC Friends.
by nbrandt
Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: For Stage III's: NED for how long now?
Replies: 841
Views: 416605

Re: For Stage III's: NED for how long now?

Told by my Mayo oncologist I was in the group most likely to recur because CC in both my appendix and right colon. Happy to share Year 4 Scans NED. If October colonoscopy is good I graduate from 6 month scans to annual scans . I had some bumps along the way...enlarged right ovary..resolved Year 1, a...
by nbrandt
Sat Sep 20, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: September Scan Buddies
Replies: 78
Views: 8213

Re: September Scan Buddies

So happy to share NED. I now have graduated to annual scans if my October colonoscopy is OK. Praying all those who scan get good results.
NB
by nbrandt
Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: First onco appt in a week
Replies: 4
Views: 985

Re: First onco appt in a week

Peter, I was IIIC because I had colon cancer in both my right colon and my appendix with 5 cancerous nodes. Your Mom may be a III C because of the number of nodes found cancerous. Just to let you know my Oncologist at Mayo was not very optimistic about my chances telling me I was in the group most l...
by nbrandt
Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: September Scan Buddies
Replies: 78
Views: 8213

Re: September Scan Buddies

Glad to hear the good news for those who have gotten results. I am scanning September 17 with results on the 18th. Praying for good news . Thanks for sharing good news it helps reduce my anxiety.
NB
by nbrandt
Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Anxiety before oncology visits 3 years later
Replies: 4
Views: 931

Re: Anxiety before oncology visits 3 years later

Cancer changes your perspective. Yes living life scan to scan means after the scan what sense of relief, the sun shines brighter, birds singing and seeing wildlife in nature soothes your soul, and one feels grateful for family and friends. Year 3 scan was huge for me. My oncologist who told me on dx...
by nbrandt
Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: OT: Hives from stress and anxiety
Replies: 10
Views: 1273

Re: OT: Hives from stress and anxiety

Thinking of you and your family. Prayers for a good treatment plan for your husband. You have our support.
by nbrandt
Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Bad day, need my CC friends
Replies: 32
Views: 4169

Re: Bad day, need my CC friends

Delinda, Just wanted to share I too was scared when I had to skip Folfox treatment 5 due to low white count and platelets . So low had to avoid extended family Christmas to avoid cold and flu bugs, scared it meant my chance of survival diminished. But a wonderful chemo nurse reassured me if one gets...
by nbrandt
Mon May 19, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: 4 years and going strong
Replies: 7
Views: 1084

Re: 4 years and going strong

Congratulations. Celebrate celebrate celebrate. Enjoy Life. I love hearing survival stories. I am looking forward to year 4. Loving life scan to scan.
by nbrandt
Mon May 19, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Colon Cancer Stage 4 after clean Colonoscopy
Replies: 19
Views: 22994

Re: Colon Cancer Stage 4 after clean Colonoscopy

Had a colonoscopy I thought at age 50. No polyps so told see you in 10 years. No symptoms other than low iron tests but attributed to menopause. Affordable Care Act goes into effect and decide to have colonoscopy one year early because I paid for all my Pap and Mammos for five years and under ACA Bc...
by nbrandt
Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NO CANCER! CT and MRI all clear
Replies: 40
Views: 2945

Re: NO CANCER! CT and MRI all clear

Prayers answered. Diane, prayers for your continuing good health.
NBrandt
by nbrandt
Sat Apr 12, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: APRIL Birthdays......HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Replies: 19
Views: 1176

Re: APRIL Birthdays......HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

My Birthday is April 25th, but I just got my present with clear scans. Prayed I would make it to age 62 to collect Social Security. Now praying I make it to age 65. Sending positive thoughts for great results for everyone.
NB

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