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May 11, 2008
| IMrt | Views: 85 |
Please tell me what is radiation like. I have brain cancer and fear I will never be the same if I do it. Please help!
| Happy Mothers Day | Views: 66 |
To all those Mothers out there
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
May 3, 2008
| Ending 2nd Cycle of Xeloda | Views: 248 |
May 3, 2008:
Well I am just about to finish up with my 2nd cycle of Xeloda and chemo; Sunday is my last day for this cycle I must say I am glad of it. I am starting to fill a bit toxic my muscles are acing and I am getting muscles spasm at night which wakes me up. For me this is a sign that my body is having a hard time processing this drug. I have 4 more cycles to go I hope I can hang in there to finish this treatment up. I can only imagine what this is doing to me. My Dr. did say he could reduce my dose if I start having problems. So I hope that will help. I would appreciate any advice from you who has taken this drug… Other than that I am not to bad one side effect is I am losing weight which I can stand to loose a few lbs.., and my sugar levels are really good, go figure. I do get pretty wiped out after putting in 8 hrs of work not much good for anything, I find my self in bed by 7 these days but I do get up a 4:30am for work. I DVR all my favorite shows lately. I hope all you have a great weekend.
Cheryl58
Han in there gal. thinking about.
Hug Sherri
Posted on Hi oops. I mean Hi there, new computer. Keys are small.
Sherri
Hang in there my thoughts and prayers are with you. No one ever knows what tomorrow will bring nor what each and everyone of us will go thru. MY heart is with you…..
Posted on Just wanted to say good Morning or good afternoon or what ever time it is where you are.
Here on the central coast of CA it is a bright sunny day. Not to cool,about 70 and that is hot for here. Have not gone down to the beach yet, but will later. Will report on what is going on down there.
So here is a Hug from me to you.
Sherri
April 30, 2008
| PETITION TO END COLON CANCER THROUGH EARLY SCREENING FOR PEOPLE UNDER 50 | Views: 241 |
We the undersigned, Citizens, Voters, Families, Friends, Americans, having endured the loss of 56,000 Americans year upon year, decade after decade, now demand that action be taken.
From the moment of the discovery that polyps turn into colon cancer, and their removal prevents it, we had the ability to nearly end this cancer 100%.
We ask that you mandate that all insurance companies cover colonoscopies along with other appropriate screening tools for everyone 18-20 and older. 56,000 lives will be lost this year, and every year until you do.
135,000+ Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer every year – devastating their financial resources and often tearing their families apart.
Sign the petition
Let’s put an END to Colon Cancer 214 Signatures
Published by Tina Dube on Jul 01, 2006
Category: Health
Region: United States of America
Target: Congress & State legislatures
Web site: http://www.darlenehope.com
Description/History:
This petition is to mandate that all insurance companies cover colonoscopies along with other appropriate screening tools for everyone 18-20 and older.
Voices of Fairfield County.
Petition:
We the undersigned, Citizens, Voters, Families, Friends, Americans, having endured the loss of 56,000 Americans year upon year, decade after decade, now demand that action be taken.
From the moment of the discovery that polyps turn into colon cancer, and their removal prevents it, we had the ability to nearly end this cancer 100%.
We ask that you mandate that all insurance companies cover colonoscopies along with other appropriate screening tools for everyone 18-20 and older. 56,000 lives will be lost this year, and every year until you do.
135,000+ Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer every year – devastating their financial resources and often tearing their families apart.
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/let-s-put-an-end-to-colon-cancer.html| SUPPORT COLON CANCER LEGISLATION | Views: 226 |
Hello, 25 states have an F in colon cancer legislation. That means people under 50 have to fight to get a colonoscopy even if they are showing symptoms. This is why my diagnosis was delayed and I had full insurance coverage! Please read the message below.
Please read
Many states have an F in making their insurance companies pay for colon cancer screening. The docs are forced to tell people like me that I am too young. Then we go on thinking we’re ok for symptoms disappear for a while then we’re diagnosed with stage III or IV cancer. Please help me
Could you please sign and forward my guestbook through bulletins and email for people to sign? In the message box, type I support colon cancer laws in America. Please don’t wish me a happy birthday. :) Thanks. It is to support colon cancer laws. 13,000 people under the age of 50 are being diagnosed with colon cancer every year. Around 150,000 people total are being diagnosed every year. And 56,000 people are dying from it every year. It’s the 2nd leading cause of death in the country yet only 25 states support colon cancer screening for the unisured and the insured. My wish if for 1,000 to sign by my 43rd birthday on June 29th.A beginning to stop the pain and sorrow. You do not have to post your picture or email address. See if your state measures up on colorectal cancer legislation providing colonoscopies to all including people under 50. http://www. eifoundation. org/national/nccra/report_card/
Remember 13,000 people under 50 are being diagnosed with colon cancer every year. With colonoscopies being insured, we can cut this in half by early detection of polyps. Please sign my guestbook.
http://www.slide.com/r/rUNJ1-aZ7T8MWJRQ6A-Lgu52_o21M7sD?previous_view=449&action_details=9%3A0April 29, 2008
| cancer humor | Views: 296 |
So…what happens when you try to make a strong independent woman do something she doesn’t want to do? This is what happens. Vikki took me to Sarasota for a P.E.T. scan yesterday. Pet Scans are at the top of the food chain…above MRI, Ultrasound’s and CAT scans. We go into this very fancy practice…so already I’m pissed off because of the luxurious office…many women don’t get the health care they need (greedy bastards) so after waiting.. this little creepy guy takes me back…Vikki takes my car and heads to the mall. He brings me into a closet…which is really a waiting room and informs me he has to “radiate me”. What the F———— no one told me I was getting a shot. His hands are ice cold (creepy Bastard) I can see 3 needles on the table and a long wire..so I ask…are you inserting that wire into my arm…I get a head nod. So he pumps me up with the three needle’s and leaves the wire hanging out of my arm…....Now I’m nauseous and very cold… he gives me a blanket…I think it was made of hemp…why don’t they have those soft Velex blankets we have at home? After a long waiting period…he removes the wire and takes me into a room…long narrow room with BIG equipment….all white steel..I’m not doing well. The test will take about 45 minutes. He tells me to lie on the table (which is about 6 inches wide…my A___ is hanging off…it’s good because I am no longer preoccupied with the test…I’m afraid I’m going to fall off the table. He wraps a rubber band around the tips of my shoes..OK…he ties my knees together. He then Velcros my arms from shoulders to writs…like a straight jacket (this was Gods punishment for all the people I have committed over the years and were put into straight jackets)..I’m telling him…”I’m ready not feeling well”...he gives me a blanket and wraps it over me head to toe…right under my neck…BIG mistake..I can’t even wear collars..so I’m trying to be polite…”I really don’t feel well”...he ignores me…I have a cold sweat going on…He says..I’ll be in the other room watching the camera. Holy Shit…he’s going to put me in that long, narrow tube and leave me alone. I’m trying to remember every relaxation therapy I have ever taught anyone…I can’t remember any of them. He leaves the room…and the noise starts…a grinding circular noise…here I go. The tube is so narrow..that my shoulders are touching…my hair is touching the top. I try to deep breathe..I try to think of my JOY…my Mikaela…I can’t remember what she looks like. So I try to wiggle a bit..I get a foot loose..so I try to knock on the side with my foot…”hello…can you hear me?”...no response…”hello, excuse me..but can I come out?” No response….”Louder…excuse me…sir, I need to come out’...no response…I try to free my hands..but there isn’t enough room. That’s it..I start to squirm and bang my foot and yell” hey…get me out of here”...Hey you…are you there…I’m going to kill that little bastard…Finally I start to come out. ( I’m in 5 minutes) “What’s the problem…he says. ( Here’s the problem I’m going to kick your little creepy ass in a minute”).. “I don’t like that thing…I don’t think I can do it”. Little man is highly annoyed…”Just relax he tells me and pushed me to lay down and tries to walk away. Superwoman (that’s me) breaks out of the Velcro ( like a Phoenix bursting from the flames) and I start to walk out…he asks me “are we done”...I want to say “we’ll be done…after I kick your ass”..but I say..we are done. I walk out and have to check if I have my bra with me. I call Vikki (who is having a wonderful time in Williams Sonoma) and cry” please come get me..I’m in the parking lot”. I call John ..who is outraged and tells me “I’m on my way ( I’m in Sarasota). Anyway..Vikki finally shows up with Williams Sonoma purchase in hand (Margarita mixes for my post op celebration) I’m tearful almost hysterical. Vikki wants to go to lunch…I want to go to TJ Max. I saw a beautiful pocketbook the other day..by Via Spagia…Red Italian leather…I want it. It’s marked down to $159…who cares…I buy a pair of shoes and a nightgown for extra support. I see a Coach bag…from $695 to $300..Vikki says I can’t have it…for the $695 bag I have to finish the whole Pet scan.
I have to plan carefully…John and I have decided that we are going to go to Alaska next year, a road trip and a cruise.(.but I have to to reward myself along the way)...next stop…a great pair of Jimmy Choo Shoes from Norstroms..I’m up in Tampa next week for more tests. What do women do who don’t have access to great stores? I love all of you…Thanks for laughing along the way with me. We will all do lunch before I go to the hospital..I want all of you to remember how kind and sweet I am…BEFORE you all get jealous of my new (25 year old) large perky breasts! My future plan is to only wear “Pam Anderson clothing” after surgery. By the way..some of you may not be comfortable with the updates…tough shit…it’s all about ME! Love you. Annette
Too funny!
Your right, it all about you. It is your fight and your blog and I personally like perky, large breasts of any age…and if you need a bit of help kicking the ass of the cold creepy little bastard call me up and I will ride down.
You have the right attitude, cancer sucks and the best thing to do is kick it square in the sack and keep living.
Keep posting…too funny!
Mac
Posted on April 28, 2008
This was sent to me by a friend who loves nature so I thought all of you might want to view this by going to:
So incredibly beautiful!
http://www.eset.com
Posted on Well as usual my dummy computer skills have got the best of me. I try to download this video but find I don’t have enough space to do it through MSN and of course what you see above is not what I meant to download ….? Sorry for the stupid advertising. Yup these drugs must be working as they say. Drugs for dummies.
April 19, 2008
| Web- site for the above post | Views: 412 |
Sorry here is the web-site.
LifetimeTelevision@email.lifetimetelevision.com
This the Web-site that I left out.
:0} Sherri
| Stop the Violence Against women | Views: 372 |
Get Involved Today!
One in three women will experience violence in her lifetime.
Sign Lifetime’s petition to urge Congress to fully fund the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention & Services Act.
” NEED TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER”
I know that this has nothing to do with Cancer, but it needs to have support. So please join me and others to stamp out the Violence.
Hug sherri
Thanks for your support -
i’m trying to figure out the samething! my mom starts radiation next monday i’m so scared! i dont know if my mom will ever be the same, but its a chance she’s willing to take and i’m just gonna be by her side the whole time. i love her so much and im very scared myself.=( so it’s really your decision b.c they told my mom if she doesn’t do this, she’ll def. die.
I had 36 days in a row of radiation from my ear to the bottom of my rib cage. They did this after chemo, and a radical masectomy. You can’t feel it so it is hard to comprehend. It is like a xray. Mine was called pinpoint radiation and about the 25th day my skin turned to liquid. They had marked on me with permanent markers that I had to be very careful with during that time. I remember that it made me very tired, more so than chemo. The positive side is they expected the stage 3b cancer to make it past my lymph nodes and gave me a six month timeline of life. That was in 2004. I still go for 6 month Pet Scans and I have a burn scar but I am alive. My quality of life is good, I have a 12 yr. old and am able to care for him and my husband as well as my home. Radiation is a scary word but so are snakes when handled incorrectly. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns, it will be okay.