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- By jbgary · Posted December 10, 2008
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- Finally had my endoscopy and colonoscopy (both the same time) done yesterday at the hospital. Thank goodness for anesthesia. Things look good. Doc took a few biopsies, just for good measure. The results ...
- By jbgary · Posted November 25, 2008
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- The man whispered, "God, speak to me" And a meadowlark sang, But the man did not hear. So the many yelled, "God, speak to me!" And the thunder rolled across the sky, But the man did not listen. The man ...
- By jbgary · Posted November 15, 2008
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- Went to my oncologist for my 3 mo. check. Lab tests were all good. I have had stomach & bowel problems for the last 6 weeks, so I'm having an endoscopy and a colonoscopy both on the same day. I told my ...
- By joyrmttx · Posted November 12, 2008
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- I've recently received my latest PET scan results and I'm still hangin true! I'm 9 months and no lymphoma! What a great feeling. That alone makes up for the side effects that I still have from the chemo ...
- By jbgary · Posted November 4, 2008
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- This was such a comfort to me, I wanted to share it. WALK WITH ME If you really want to help me Then come walk with me a mile And remind me of the joys of life That always make me smile. You need not ...
- By hummer55 · Posted October 31, 2008
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- Found out my results for my PET scan, I am still in remission, now, if I can get this digestive issue worked out, I will be fine. I will be having my next CT scan in February. I will keep all of you informed ...
- By Cinders · Posted October 29, 2008
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- I was diagnosed with AML Jan 1986 and had a BMT in April 1986. I am a 22 year long term survivor of AML. My sister was my bone marrow donor. I should feel happy and greatful that I made it this long ...
- By ScaredCheryl · Posted October 26, 2008
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- Hi Everyone: Last week I asked for everyone's prayers because I was having surgery for a biopsy of my right lung. Well, I found out on Thursday that I have lung cancer. That's all we know so far ... don't ...
- By ScaredCheryl · Posted October 22, 2008
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- Can anyone tell me if lymphoma can originate in the lungs? Thanks, Cheryl ...
- By ScaredCheryl · Posted October 22, 2008
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- Hi Everyone: Just wanted to ask EVERYONE for TONS OF PRAYERS .... I am having surgery in the morning for the biopsy of the mass in my right lung. Met with thoracic surgeon yesterday to go over final details ...
- By ScaredCheryl · Posted October 17, 2008
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- Hi Everyone: Can anyone tell me if an SUV of 8.4 on a mediastinal lymph node is high? Thanks! Cheryl ...
- By ScaredCheryl · Posted October 11, 2008
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- Hello Everyone, Does anyone know ANYTHING about the 2 procedures listed above? Any information would help. Thank you ...
- By jbgary · Posted October 5, 2008
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- One year ago today I had my last chemo treatment. It has been the longest time in 4 3/4 years and 3 recurrances. This has been quite a year of milestones. In July, I celebrated my 60th birthday ~ which ...
- By jbgary · Posted September 25, 2008
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- This poem was written by a terminally ill young girl in a New York Hospital. Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's ...
- By TammyD · Posted September 18, 2008
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- Hi All, I'm trying to find anyone who's ever been treated for melanoma with the following drugs. Gemzar Taxol Avastin If you've been treated with them, please let me know how they worked for you. Thanks ...
- By TammyD · Posted September 13, 2008
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- For each and every one of us who has had to hear "you've got cancer", we know first hand the feeling of shock that runs completely through your body. There are no words to describe this feeling. We know ...
- By TammyD · Posted September 11, 2008
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- Of all the people you will ever meet in the world, none will be more caring and loving than those whom cancer have touched. Those are the people who will reach out to you to offer you comfort, and strength ...
- By MicheleRN · Posted September 7, 2008
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- I was diagnosed with AML in Sept 2006 after going to several doctors who told me I had chronic fatigue syndrome. I am a nurse so I knew something else was wrong besides being a fat, lazy nurse. I finally ...
- By hummer55 · Posted August 22, 2008
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- This is Hummer, Was writing to find out if anyone of you out there has had lymphoma of the digestive tract? Just wondering. I had an endoscope done for my GERD, and I have been suffering with IBS for ...
- By jbgary · Posted August 12, 2008
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- People say, oh I could never do that! But when you meet cancer patients you understand the bravery and spirit those people show each and every day. Their struggles motivate and inspire you to test the ...