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I had my surgery on Wednesday. Several of the same guards in the same cells. This time I actualy tried to associate each of them with a tv personality. I have to admit, I couldn’t do it … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 2:03:35 PM by Bill ( Day Six, Post Op, 1 comment)

Well, the Hospital called to let me know that on Monday, March 15th, I would need to arrive at 7 AM…and then my Sentinel Node/Wire Insertion, was to be at 8 AM, my surgery is at 10:30…an hour and 1/2 … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 1:49:34 PM by Cathy ( Details, Details...., 0 comments)

So today I completed my 25th radiation treatment – WOW! I now have just 2 weeks left to go (10 rads and 1 chemo). This week was again fairly uneventful. Still have daily nausea and this week … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 1:35:27 PM by Chris ( Week #5 - Getting There!, 0 comments)

Hi friends!

I have been through the ringer in the last week. Last Tuesday I finally went to my family doctor for kidney pain, bladder pressure, tiredness, and frequent urination. They did a culture of my urine and the … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 12:52:09 PM by Amy ( I had a bit of a scare but I'm ok, 2 comments)

The ultrasound went fine today. Of course the techs never tell you anything. I was able to glance and the measurements for the nodules I have on my right side and they seemed to have grown slightly. But I could … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 12:51:19 PM by Trish ( All is well, (well as can be), 1 comment)

It was Stitches’ 11th birthday yesterday. The women in my family just adore their cats! LOL

I hope this photo brings a smile to your face or a nice laugh. … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 11:51:58 AM by Elana Graves ( March 11, 2010, 1 comment)

have roasted 3 heads of Garlic, made 2 loaves of Irish soda Bread, have potatoes baking in the oven, and steaks marinating for dinner, I am also making fried okra tonight and mac and cheese. The kids should be happy … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 11:16:41 AM by Gwen Wilkins ( Today I..., 0 comments)

have roasted 3 heads of Garlic, made 2 loaves of Irish soda Bread, have potatoes baking in the oven, and steaks marinating for dinner, I am also making fried okra tonight and mac and cheese. The kids should be happy … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 11:16:39 AM by Gwen Wilkins ( Today I..., 0 comments)

Finally got the pathology results today. I just LOVE my doctor. She was the one that called me with my results. Not the nurse, not the MA, but the doctor. I feel truly blessed that she’s … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 6:40:58 AM by raissi ( Pathology results are in!, 3 comments)

Ok—I am less than a week post-treatment but I am already noticing thing that I am concerned about.

First of all, it seems that my vagina is more sore than my anal area. I don’t get it. My skin is really … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 6:22:34 AM by PAgirl ( Post Treatment Questions, 6 comments)

to this site. I find myself checking it several times a day to see if anyone has posted. I have been trying to read everyone’s updates and commenting on them or at least trying to send a hug or a … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 3:43:57 AM by Gwen Wilkins ( Hello...my name is Gwen, and I am addicted, 1 comment)

Ok, all my thyroid cancer friends, I have some questions. My husband is waiting for his blood tests to turn out “right” so he can schedule his RAI. Until then, I have some questions. Can you tell … More…

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 12:19 AM by Kathy ( questions re: radioactive iodine treatments, 6 comments)

Well, as a few of you are already aware that I am back in the hospital. I wish I could say, let me think about this one, I got it, I was handgliding, No, not exciting enough, I tried skydiving, … More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 11:09:50 PM by Patty ( Hello to Everyone from the 11th floor with,"Wi-Fi" YAH!!!!!, 4 comments)

I am off to have another ultrasound tomorrow so the doctor and get a recent picture before my next surgery. I am also off to Spring break tomorrow a few days at our friends cattle ranch. I am really excited … More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 9:47:31 PM by Trish ( Ultrasound tomorrow, 3 comments)

Well I had my heart cath. The pressure was not as bad as they thought it was. Unfortunately it still gave no clue as to why the ventricle is so enlarged. So off to more test on … More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 7:38:23 PM by missyc ( More test to come, 0 comments)

ever know someone who whines, bitches and complains about every little twitch, ache and pain? someone with a poor pitiful me attitude about everything that happens to them most of which they bring on themselves. Perhaps the last person they … More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 5:55:43 PM by Gwen Wilkins ( Aggravated somewhat,,,, 0 comments)

Talked to my endo today – awesome to have a doc that actually returns phone calls…and stays on the phone to answer questions, too! The good news is that my calcium level is completely normal (I haven’t been “compliant” with … More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 3:03:33 PM by Del ( Good news, Weird News, 3 comments)

In which our heroine is shocked at an article in the Times, and questions her faith, or distinct lack thereof. More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 1:46:52 PM by Sarah ( 'Cause You Gotta Have Faith (?), 2 comments)

My mom was very ill from chemo. She suffered from nausea and had no appetite. I insisted she come with me to my doctor Dr. Brandeis in Beverly Hills, Ca for a medical marijuana recommendation. At … More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 12:23:01 PM by mitzi ( cancer and marijuana, 0 comments)

I take 4 cans ofIsosourse nourishment through my feeding tube throughout the day. I couldn’t take Jivity. It gave me severe heartburn. I find that if I mix each can with a 16oz bottle of water it goes through the tube very easily and doesn’t clog up. Also I stay very hydrated. It’s so easy for throat cancer patients to get dehydrated. Mix your food with water, then flush with water afterward. Your kidneys will love you for it. More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 7:12:48 AM by Frank ( 2 1/2 Weeks Past Treatment, 1 comment)

Icky night, woke up at 2:30 am was awake until 5:32ish…finally cat napped til 6:15, got kids up for school, fed lamb, now I am sittin here waitin to drift back off asleep…I definately need a nap this morning to … More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 4:41:58 AM by Gwen Wilkins ( Sleepless Night, 0 comments)

Here are some jokes to brighten up the day. :) Hope you enjoy a good laugh!

I was sitting in the waiting room of the hospital after my wife had gone into labour and the nurse walked out and said … More…

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 4:24:54 AM by Cathy ( Just For A Laugh...:), 0 comments)

Hi, Like my title says I’m new to blogging; I have been reading them for about 18 months but that is when I was all happy because I had been cancer-free for five years. Well little did I know … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 6:44:27 PM by Ninfa ( New to blogging, 5 comments)

About 2 weeks before I received my diagnosis, my youngest sister was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer (I think DCIS type) and my dad was told that his prostate cancer (treated 10 years ago) had likely returned.

I remember … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 6:13:44 PM by Del ( A little bit more about me, 4 comments)

Hi All, Haven’t posted for a while as I was in Mexico teaching once again. Ok.. this is not bragging just letting you all know that there is life after anal cancer treatment. I was at a wonderful … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 5:47:32 PM by Nova ( Back from Mexico again!, 5 comments)

The Sun is Shining, It’s warm out, there’s a slight cool breeze, and I just noticed flowers popping up around the garden! I just love them! I had to take pictures of them, so went around my yard with the … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 1:15:42 PM by Cathy ( What A Beautiful Day!, 3 comments)

It’s been 2 weeks since I have finish chemo and I’m feeling great. I just saw my rectal surgeon and he check me out and says everything has heal and we are ready in April to start testing my lower … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 12:34:01 PM by Rick ( Feeling great and off to Las Vegas next week!!!!!!!!, 7 comments)

For some reason I thought the pain and low energy I feel from the radiation treatment would suddenly disappear with the last session. Boy, was I wrong. Ok, I knew it wouldn’t go away overnight, but I was really hoping … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 12:27:42 PM by Theresa ( One Week Post Radiation Treatment, 8 comments)

I want my hair back.

I met with the doctors
spoke with the nurses
I’ve been examined
cut open
poked with needles
drained of blood
I’ve worn the gowns
lain on the tables
exposed myself
I’ve taken the meds
slept with a pump
applied the creams
I suffered with nausea
weakness
itchy … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 11:02:04 AM by PAgirl ( Poem, 5 comments)

I am going in for a colonoscopy and follow up biopsy on Friday. Am so looking forward to that prep! :) Wish me luck and say a few prayers for good results. If all is well I’m … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 10:57:22 AM by Eva ( Biopsy Friday, 10 comments)

I don’t know, the exact opposite of what I thought would happen, happened when I began tamoxifen/lupron…i would love feedback on this, even if it’s negative, i have thick skin, and I just wanna know! Should I prepare for a depressed mood? More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 8:59:36 AM by Katie ( what's this with tamoxifen?, 2 comments)

I told both of my girls yesterday. I just told them like it was nothing. Made it very straight forward and as simple as I could. That’s how they took it, real simple. All the worry was … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 8:16:21 AM by Bill ( Day 5, day of surgery, pre surgery, 8 comments)

I woke up at 4 am this morning because I moved the wrong way and OUCH that one swollen area on my side from the cellulitis yelled at ME. So I took some pain meds at 5:30 am, fed the … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 4:11:51 AM by Gwen Wilkins ( Good Morning everyone., 1 comment)

Good Morning. :) Well yesterday I went to my Surgeon’s Office, and all is a go for surgery on Monday. All my blood work, cardiogram, and chest x-ray came back normal. :) He said the surgery itself would be … More…

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 4:09:43 AM by Cathy ( All Is A Go For Surgery..., 5 comments)

Well found out cancer returned!Did two rounds of salvage chemo.Now seeing doctors at city of HOPE for a stem cell transplant.I had my hickman inserted in my chest last friday,and I was set to do 24 hour chemo that same … More…

Posted on March 9, 2010 at 9:47:24 PM by Manuel ( Cancer Sucks, 3 comments)

Hello everyone!

Mom is feeling better…finally! She would like for me to ask you guys a few more questions. About how long does it take for your sense of taste to come back? When can you start eating solid foods? And… … More…

Posted on March 9, 2010 at 7:28:09 PM by Lisa ( More ????, 0 comments)

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Posted on March 9, 2010 at 6:55:11 PM by Louise ( NEW RESEARCH FOR TREATING CANCER WITH PAPAYA, 3 comments)

Well i finally got my year and half PETscan 3months late!

I’ve been trying to get my PETscan over 3 moths and kept getting denied by my insurance company. For PETscans and other big procedures they use a company called … More…

Posted on March 9, 2010 at 6:39:09 PM by Jacques Ditte ( MY INCREDIBLE BATTLE TO GET MY PETSCAN !!!!, 10 comments)

Not as anxious this week – I think I’m too tired to be anxious! LOL I refer to my insomnia as “weapons grade” and that really isn’t an exaggeration. I’m difficult on a good day but dangerous when I’m sleep-deprived! … More…

Posted on March 9, 2010 at 5:46:03 PM by Del ( Checking In, 6 comments)

SO, I was diagnosed almost two years ago with cervical cancer stage1. it was then removed with leep and so far so good with that or as I’m told by the doctor. However, I am freaking out about hpv, and … More…

Posted on March 9, 2010 at 2:09:52 PM by Kellie ( So unsure of what will happen next!, 8 comments)