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| Tattoos | Views: 11 |
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…
| RESULTS ARE BACK, I AM STILL STANDING | Views: 48 |
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…
RESULTS ARE BACK, I AM STILL STANDING, 
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| Just a quick note | Views: 33 |
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…
| This Journey | Views: 74 |
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…
| 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: 86 |
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…
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., 6 comments)
| Poem by Gemma's Mother Nancy | Views: 74 |
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…
Poem by Gemma's Mother Nancy, 6 comments)
| Getting a Grip | Views: 66 |
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…
| Enjoying her chemo break | Views: 61 |
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…
Enjoying her chemo break, 3 comments)
| Sacred Trust | Views: 86 |
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…
| Heading into last treatment... | Views: 64 |
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…
Heading into last treatment..., 2 comments)
| Nov 29/08 | Views: 77 |
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…
| Although I shouldn't... | Views: 76 |
I’ve been going to a couple of bars with this extra time off. I’m a huge fan of live music; that’s my excuse. Last Friday I went to a local place where surprisingly after a few beers, the band playing … More…
| Radiation is burning my skin | Views: 78 |
I just finished my 4th week of radiation and I’ve got 2 1/2 more weeks to go.
This week my skin really started showing the effects of being radiated. I’ve got a square that goes from the middle of my … More…
| Falling down the well.... | Views: 140 |
HI again everyone;
I went to the London Regional Cancer Program in London Canada today; one of the foremost cancer centres in Canada – and where I will be getting my treatment.
Well, I am sure they are one of the foremost … More…
| CT scan | Views: 164 |
So today I went to the Hospital to have my CT scan. The scan itself wasn’t bad at all, but the REASON I was there just kept freaking me out :(. I started hyperventilating in the waiting room and my … More…
| Supporters and those you support | Views: 73 |
I was just looking at the right side of my Bog. It is amazing just how many people that are here to support and love you. Some times you don’t hear from them every day, but you … More…
| The Fish Died! | Views: 154 |
Today is Thanksgiving and I am so grateful for everyone that has touched my life including all my new, wonderful friends here on the Blog. I can’t imagine ever letting any of you go. I know life goes on, … More…
| My Thanksgiving | Views: 155 |
OK, I’m becoming the girl who cries at everything! Its really annoying. So here I am reading everyone else’s thankful lists, and I am just overwhelmed with love and thanks…
I’m so thankful for
My family
My friends who have stuck … More…
| Gobble Gobble | Views: 88 |
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Well, 2008 is almost over. There is so much to be thankful for this year. Lots of loss as well. Not sure what to focus on at times. I still feel like … More…
| Chemo Treatment | Views: 128 |
Tuesday I had my 6th chemo treatment and things went well. It took almost 3 1/2 hours which is the norm. The nurses where very pleasant. I felt good … what more could I ask for.
I have a portable … More…
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