Cancer and Blood Disorder Experiences
Cancer and Blood Disorder Experiences
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Cancer - The Secret Change
Living with cancerThis article, so very well written by a practicing oncologist, is superb! Dr. Salwitz truly captures the feelings that I (and probably thousands of other cancer patients) have. Cancer does suck! My cancer is rare. It grows slowly, but it grows. I do not “look like I have cancer.” I hear so often,“You really look great.” The problem is I …
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Colon Cancer found in early July 2014
My diagnosis
Added Jan 28, 2015I mid July I had surgery to remove the mass in my colon along with 37 lymph node of which 5 were positive for cancer. Because the cancer was found in the lymph nodes the oncologist wanted to do chemo, it started in September 2014 was supposed to be 12 rounds of Folfox FU5 one treatment for 46 hours every two weeks. After 8 treatments my blood te…
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Getting the correct diagnosis
My diagnosis
Updated Jan 7, 2015So after waiting about 2 weeks to hear from the Cleveland Clinic, we finally heard from the surgical oncologist today. I wish I could tell you that the Spokane pathology clinic was right, and our doctor’s gut feeling was wrong. But I can’t tell you how grateful I am he followed his gut and we are getting a correct diagnosis.
So this is wh…
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cystectomy male
Overcoming fear
Added Dec 8, 2014I had a cystectomy in July, three weeks later I had chemo. it has really take me down. I could not eat. nausea, vomiting. I took marinol 2.5 for eight days for apetite and now I see doublle. been that way for 6days. when will it stop
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Stage II Colon Cancer
My diagnosis
Added Dec 7, 2014July 25, 2014, I had double Ostamies (colon and bladder) installed due to radiation scar tissue from cervical cancer 40 years ago. During surgery the doctor found a tumor that had not yet broken through the outer wall of the colon. He removed the tumor and said that I would need to take oral chemo pills for six months. I am now taking Xeloda…
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Nancy Bromley
Choosing a care team
Added Nov 30, 2014Living with MBC. NEW TO ME. HELP NE COPE
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fighting fatique
My diagnosis
Added Nov 30, 2014I have had issues with fatique. It’s been about 3 weeks now since my last episode of major fatique. Taking vitamins to see if that will help. Trying to stay active as possible playing golf at least once a week and maybe twice a week. Taking on day at a time.
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Uterine Cancer
Choosing a care team
Added Nov 26, 2014I was very fortunate to find Dr. Rodriguez…She is a wonderful Doctor and a very caring individual.
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Healed Whole and Healthy
What I've learned
Added Nov 24, 2014Hi there
One day at a time I am Healed Whole and Healthy……..
HWH for short as many who know me will be quite familiar with! it’s
my daily mantra and has been from almost day 1 of my diagnosis.
It’s no illusion or misnomer either it’s just FACT not to be
confused with want or need! it just is! Diagnosed with Stage 4a
Non-Hodgkin’s…
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Lesson's Learned
What I've learned
Added Nov 17, 2014A spiritual book full of life lessons written by a 67 y/o physician with stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer….
http://www.bookemon.com/book_read_flip.php?book_id=410457
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WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHARE SOMETHING
Telling family & friends
Added Feb 16, 2014THIS IS A RECORD FROM MY DR de ZARRAGA JR.
THIS ALL OF IT GUESS
LOVE YOU ALL
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Cancer - The Secret Change
Living with cancerThis article, so very well written by a practicing oncologist, is superb! Dr. Salwitz truly captures the feelings that I (and probably thousands of other cancer patients) have. Cancer does suck! My cancer is rare. It grows slowly, but it grows. I do not “look like I have cancer.” I hear so often,“You really look great.” The problem is I …
Added Jan 31, 2015
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It is what it is. Might as well find some humor in your journey.
Living with cancer
Updated Oct 26, 2013I was diagnosed last February (2013) with stage IV lung cancer. A shock to me, needless to say, as a non-smoker. Unless of course you count those funny things I smoked back in college 40 years ago.
Besides the support of family and friends, I have found keeping my sense of humor throughout my journey has been the best medicine, other than the…
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A Summary of My Chemo Experience
What I've learned
Added Jan 7, 2010This is a summary of the chemo treatment I survived. I have never experienced anything like this. Radiation, and even surgery, was a breeze in comparison:
6 treatments, one every 21 days:
- for each treatment, Brad and I were there 2.5 to 4 hours (always had the bloodwork and meeting with the doctor a day or 2 before treatment)
- #2 …
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I Care - Please Read
Just some thoughts
Added Jan 7, 2010LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
You’ve probably heard this before; however, it meant little to me until I was the one being told, " You have colorectal cancer." If you are experiencing something out of the ordinary, such as pain or discomfort that will not go away, call your doctor.OBTAIN FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY
This can be a useful tool for yo…
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