I've followed juliej's journey since I arrived here on Valentine's day, 2014. She always has good advice from a personal perspective. She's full of accurate information.
I don't use the term "cured" in reference to my bouts with two forms of cancer. I've adjusted my mind to not think of it on a daily basis. I have definitely made adjustments to my life as far a diet and exercise is concerned. I prefer to say there is "no evidence of disease" in t...
I guess I'm the outlier so far. I had 12 infusions with FOLFOX with full oxaliplatin. If I had to do it all again,I would. This is not to say everyone should follow the same course. Each person is different and is diffenently affected by the same drugs. I talked with my doctor before each infusion, ...
To me, the most important issue is stated as follows: They (the doctors) all say it gives them the best "visuals". I had a colonoscopy in 2008 (after using the "drink a gallon of liquid" method). The doctor said it was perfect and told me to come back in 10 years (2018). Due to l...
I never had the patience to wait for the results when visiting the oncologist. I went back to the imaging facility and got the results a day or two after the scan. That way I knew what the results were before I saw the oncologist. Then I just shook my head when she read the results as though I had n...
Not in the same boat. But I want to ask you to stay positive ! I know it's difficult at times, but you've got to do it and can. It sounds like you and your doctors have a great plan, so hang in there ! Andre
Glad you had a great time In Hawaii. What a beautiful place! Hope all your problems are kept to a minimum. Thinking of you and praying that they are. All the best. Andre
I finished chemo in August, 2014. I am Type 2 diabetic, so had a little neuropathy before chemo. I still have some, but I can live with it. My feet do act up when I go outside barefoot in cold weather. Put shoes on....no way. Don't have the time to fool with that lol
At some point, you may want to start walking or jogging instead of going to the gym. As time went by, I became more and more tired, but could also determine how far I could walk each time. The main thing is having some type of physical activity in association with how tired you are feeling. Keep up ...
During my first infusion, I had moo shu pork Drank cold beverages up until my body said "Oh no you don't." That was around the third or fourth round, I also liked Lemon Head candy, soups and Pellegrino. You will do just fine. One day at a time !
Congratulations to your wife. I was taken aback when I first read the title of your post. I thought your wife was 10 years NED and then was diagnosed Stage IV. Glad I clicked on and found out the GOOD NEWS! :D You can't judge a book by its cover (in my case). Nevertheless, I'm so happy for you, your...