Hi everybody! Went in for chemo today and was told my white blood cell count was still low, it has been for 6 weeks now. The onc said I was almost too low to...
Hi Everyone, I am new to the group. My 42 year old daughter, Sue, just had a right hemi-colectomy. She is doing well, but I would like to know if anyone else...
I had neulasta after every chemo and i didn't have any problems at all.? the next to the last one I felt kind of achey, but nothing 2 tylenol didn't take care...
Millie, thanks for letting me know how it went with you, now I have 2 people who said it wasn't bad, lol. Now I just hope it helps the white blood cell count ...
I had breast cancer and then my husband was diagnosed with rectal cancer so I joined this group. The Neulasta shot did cause some bone pain for a day or so....
Done with chemo!? YEAH!!!!? Woohoo!!!!!? On monday the 6th I have a CT scan, see the onc on Wednesday and on Thursday the surgeon will let me know if the...
I've got a pretty high tolerance to pain so with a couple of pain pills sounds like I ought to be able to handle this. I appreciate you taking the time to ...
That's great news that you are done with chemo Millie!!!! I can see you are happy about it, lol. Good luck with your appointments on Wed and Thurs, I know ...
It's 39*F or 4* C outside and it's starting to get a little dark outside. Sure hot in the apartment. I guess hubby was cold so he turned up the heat. :-( Oh...
Hi, Pat, Welcome to the group, but I'm sorry you had to find us. Many here have had this procedure, usually called just a colon resection, sometime with...
Great note to Pat, Denise. Karima "Love is the way messengers from the mystery tell us things." ~ Rumi ~  ... From: "Denise Dawson" <mystc1celt@...> ...
*Kid Wisdom* When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' Don't answer. Never tell your Mom her diet's not working. Stay away from prunes. Don't pull...
Just a note....need tons of prayers. Patti is again in the? hospital...doing a little better, but still lots of pain in her back?that they aren't sure what's ...
     I was so distressed to read this news and am sorry I didn't write sooner but life is not a bowl of cherries anywhere and we are prayer warrior with...
Hi I've been having some rectal bleeding all week, i also had it for 3 days like 2 weeks before getting it again this week. My lower left side hurts a little....
Denise, First of all, none of us here are doctors and can only give you some very basic advice. I'm not going to sugarcoat this. Yes, all of the tests that...
Denise, Go get your colonoscopy NOW!! IF it is cancer and caught early enough it IS curable! Just because the other tests came back looking good you STILL need...
Jaynee, I used to think it was uncommon for someone young to have colon cancer also. Until my Joe was diagnosed at 33 yrs old . After joining the boards I have...
there is no potential for kidney problems with these doses of vitamin D3 which is what you take in supplements. MS patients are regularly given 6000IU, there...
Hi Irene... Just read this again.....Am I understanding that they are saying you have "lung" cancer and not mets to the lung from the "colon" cancer??? Did...
Sharan....that just plain stinks you have to be prepping on Easter Sunday.? Hope you are having Easter Dinner ahead of time!!!? Hugs to you and a blessed Palm...