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Some new hardwareViews: 30

After the news that my tumor hadn’t been shrinking, despite the falling markers, the urologists I have working on my case wanted to get something going to clear out my right kidney. The stent isn’t doing it’s job at all … More…

Posted on December 4, 2008 at 6:42:00 AM by Brad (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 4 comments)

Starting from the beginningViews: 50

I’m writing this blog for myself, my family and for all the wonderful friends that are out there that are going through the same things.

Sometime in September, my mom (Joni) was diagnosed with a Level 4 GBM that was 4.6 … More…

Posted on December 3, 2008 at 5:29:40 PM by Joni's Journey by her daughter (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 1 comment)

CANADIAN HIGH DRAMA IN PARLIAMENT.Views: 42

We just elected our Prime Minister 7 weeks ago and what do you know. We have the other 3 parties (Liberals, NDP, Parti Quebcois), forming a coalition Government. In brief, our Prime Minister is asking our Governor General … More…

Posted on December 3, 2008 at 5:02:43 PM by Louise (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 1 comment)

My first FEC treatment went all rightViews: 85

I wanted to report that my treatment went smoothly without any problem today. The infusion was pretty long, I was in the chemo room for 6 hours. Thanks to Ipod, tabloid mags, and tasty Japanese snacks, I survived without … More…

Posted on December 2, 2008 at 9:24:38 PM by Yuyu (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 4 comments)

Begging for an HPV TestViews: 97

OK I’m starting to get a little ticked. I’m trying to get someone to test me for HPV. Tonsil and other oral cancers are beginning to be linked to the HPV virus, and since I had no other … More…
Posted on December 2, 2008 at 8:35:55 AM by Heidi (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 2 comments)

New chemo tomorrowViews: 136

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I had a lot of fun this Thanksgiving weekend. The benefit concert on Sunday went great! Beautiful music with great friends on Sunday afternoon, what else can I ask for? … More…

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 10:58:13 PM by Yuyu (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 11 comments)

Oh My... So much for ThanksgivingViews: 119

So, where do I begin? I had my two units of blood last Monday and Tuesday, plus more IV lasix to get rid of the massive quantities of fluid in my body. So Wednesday I started to feel better. My … More…

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 10:46:55 PM by Gaile (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 9 comments)

Transfer Factor Plus and ChemoViews: 102

My Mom is 87 and was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (Stage III) in June 2008. She was severely anemic, lost lots of weight and could not get in and out of bed due to severe pain. Her primary doctor … More…

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 9:23:49 PM by straider (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 1 comment)

I am going to be ok. MRI of my liver is normal. What a shock to the nervous system.Views: 102

You know, I went back and forth with being worried, to feeling calm—you know the ropes. My Dr’s office called today to say that my MRI of my liver is normal. Last week, the CT scan showed a … More…

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 9:22:00 PM by Melanie (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 3 comments)

TattoosViews: 153

So I got tattooed today; NOT the kind of tattoos I’d ever consider getting! >:( but rather, got ‘fitted’ to start my Radiotherapy next week.
I also got invited to participate in a Clinical Trial for a drug that’s been in … More…

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 7:01:47 PM by Tara (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 3 comments)

RESULTS ARE BACK, I AM STILL STANDINGViews: 133

Hi friends; Quick update on my CT and Bone scans, given to me last Friday.
Blood work perfect, images the same as 3 months ago which could mean no METASTATIC DISEASE, but degenerative activity of T9/10, L2-L5 So for … More…

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 11:40:21 AM by Louise (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 8 comments)

Just a quick noteViews: 77

Hi everybody!

Thanks for giving me such a warm welcome! I can already tell that this community is a great place!

My news for the week is that my first chemo treatment has been postponed for a week. I signed up to … More…

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 5:57:14 AM by Annie (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 3 comments)

This JourneyViews: 97

I’m starting to feel very tired from all the treatments. The nurses explained that the treatments will begin to take a toll on me as I continue to get more. It looks like I have 8 more before … More…

Posted on November 30, 2008 at 4:47:36 PM by Sonia (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 4 comments)

Tomorrow I'll find out if I am going to live or die (& have a constant struggle) in up to 10 yrs. That's all.Views: 180

I am nearly 6 mos. post chemo for stage 3c colon cancer. I had 6 mos. of chemo (erbitux, oxiciliplatin, 5FU, leucovorin) and lost 55 lbs. I am worried that I might have to go thru more chemo … More…

Posted on November 30, 2008 at 1:59:52 PM by Melanie (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 6 comments)

Poem by Gemma's Mother NancyViews: 93

This was posted in the comments and I (Jill) wanted to repost this as a main post.

This is Gemma’s mom, Nancy. I want to reach out to each and everyone of you and give you a big hug for … More…

Posted on November 30, 2008 at 8:51:22 AM by blogforacure (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 6 comments)

Getting a GripViews: 74

Well, I finally got to the center for my mammagram and ultrasound because of my cancer reoccurance fear. They can detect nothing; the changes I am seeing are due to the radiation from months ago. I was so embarrassed because … More…

Posted on November 29, 2008 at 9:56:24 PM by staypositive (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 4 comments)

Enjoying her chemo breakViews: 82

Just an update. My mom has been off of chemo (Folfox/Avastin) for about a month. She has been enjoying it very much and is feeling pretty good. She started a natural chemotherapy called chelidonine it comes from the Ukraine. Mom … More…

Posted on November 29, 2008 at 7:53:26 PM by Kim-our mom's fight against colorectal cancer (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 3 comments)

Sacred TrustViews: 99

The services for my friend went well. The family grieves, but knows they will be with her in eternity. Time will gently continue on and wounds will heal. Love will carry them along and they will look … More…

Posted on November 29, 2008 at 5:02:29 PM by Mac (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 8 comments)

Heading into last treatment...Views: 75

I start off this blog wishing all of you a very Happy and Healthy belated Thanksgiving! I had chemo this past Tuesday so although my Turkey Day was pretty bad, I am grateful to have been able to celebrate another … More…

Posted on November 29, 2008 at 9:25:31 AM by lauren1979 (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 2 comments)

Nov 29/08Views: 89

Well I’m FINALLY home from surgery #2. Sure wasn’t the cake walk that I thought it was going to be! LOL! I figured this surgery would be so easy and I’d bonce back like nothing but yowsa … More…

Posted on November 29, 2008 at 7:40:51 AM by Tracy (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 5 comments)

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