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Luvmydog, what is the GI Cocktail?
I am not sure what is in it Bill. My doctor ordered it for me while I was in hospital. I know they mixed it there. I ask for it after I went home but never got it.
Has anyone else heard of it or perhaps one of our nurses can get us the answer.
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I will even join in on this one. The Group Hug sounds in order. It has been a sad week but those that have left us would want us to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep pluging along.
(((((((((( LCSC )))))))))).
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I remember the Magic Mouthwash all too well. What a taste. Anyway it does work. What works even better and taste great is GI Coctail. Hope all is well soon.
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As always good thoughts are on the way for Charlie. Listen to the others....see a doctor. Better safe then sorry.
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Hi Beth,
Sorry you are having a rough time. I know how you feel. For the last 2 years I have been trying to teach my wife a few things that would help her should something happen to me. I have tried to show her how I do things like the checkbook and my pattern of paying bills etc. I am making her use the computer for thing rather then me doing them for her. I watch her of course.
Hang in there and things will get better. It may seem impossible to you but they will get better in time. Think of you right now and try to take care of yourself.
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I took long naps in the afternoon and practically fell into bed after I ate an early dinner. Gradually, I started to spend more waking hours, but it certainly wasn't a light switch from the sleeping to the waking.
I am glad this thread was started. Becky I am also nearly 3 years out. I still must take long naps. It is not unusual for me to fall in bed around 8 PM especially if I eat about 6PM. I will wake around 8 the next morning. On top of this I will nap for about 1 or 1 1/2 hours for atotal of around 14 hours sleep a day. I am not depressed or anything...just tired. Does anyone else do this after this length of time? Is this too much sleep? Sorry if I should started a new thread.
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I have noticed that a few are needing to find a doctor. Here is a link that you may find useful. I hope it helps somebody.
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Here is a link to 32 Oncologist in Jacksonville. Hope this helps.
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Hi Ginnie,
I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis but wanted to say welcome to our little family. There are lots of stage 4 survivors here. You will find loads of info here. Whatever you are feeling at the time, someone here has traveled in your shoes. Stay with us and keep us informed of your progress while we travel this road together. We will cry with you or laugh with you. Just let us know what your needs are. The best advice I can offer you is to take it one day at a time and don't read between the lines. No need to borrow trouble. Again, Welcome.
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Just wanted to come out of lurk mode now to commend the wonderful work you all perform, and to take a quiet place in the circle, if I may...
Hi Michael,
I am sorry to hear about your father but wanted to say welcome to our little family. You will find loads of info here. Whatever you are feeling at the time, someone here has traveled in your shoes. Stay with us and keep us informed of your progress while we travel this road together. We will cry with you or laugh with you. Just let us know what your needs are. The best advice I can offer you is to take it one day at a time and don't read between the lines. No need to borrow trouble.
Please don't take a quiet place. Jump right in here and post what is on your mind. The fact that your father is a 1 year plus survivor is hope in it's self for many. Again, Welcome.
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Thanks for this one. I really enjoyed them. However most of them are true
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Glad to see you back here Fay. Have been wondering (and worried too) about you. You are such an important part of this board. Missed you.
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Way too funny. Glad my computer can't talk back.
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Way to go Joanie. I knew you would con the doctors and find a way to escape...one way or another. Glad to see you back.
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I am sorry to hear about your father but wanted to say welcome to our little family. You will find loads of info here. Whatever you are feeling at the time, someone here has traveled in your shoes. Stay with us and keep us informed of your progress while we travel this road together. We will cry with you or laugh with you. Just let us know what your needs are. The best advice I can offer you is to take it one day at a time and don't read between the lines. No need to borrow trouble.
I want to echo what the others have said....Ignore The Statstics. They Are Only Numbers. Your father is a human and not a number.
Again, Welcome.
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Way to go Shellie. Glad to see you back.
I don't post a lot but if I can ever be of help to anyone feel free to PM me. Love you all.
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Everyone have a Happy and Prosprous New Year. Stay safe and my prayer for each of you is good health for the coming year.
For those of you that will be celebrating...Please don't drink and drive. we need you here to support us.
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Silent Night here.
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Well said Ann. I am proud to be part of this board. I have learned a lot here as well as made some lasting friendships. God Bless You.
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Perhaps you may have saw this before but I like to share this at this time of the year. Hope that each one of you has Merry Christmas. Praying for a cure for all of us. May God Bless each and everyone of you for the coming year.
Bruce
Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care,
In hopes that Jesus would not come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And mom in her rocker with baby on her lap,
Was watching the late show while I took a nap.
When out of the East there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shuters and threw up the sash.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray,
I knew in a moment this must be The Day.
The light of His face made me cover my head,
It was Jesus returning, just like He said.
And though I possessed wordly wisdom and wealth,
. I cried when I saw Him, in spite of myself.
In the book of life, which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as he searched for my name;
When He said, “It’s not here,” I hung my head in shame.
The people whose name had been written with love,
He gathered to take to his Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound,
While all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was to late;
I had waited to long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of site;
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.
In the words of this poem, the meaning is clear.
The coming of Jesus is drawing near.
There’s only one life and when comes the last call,
We’ll find the Bible was true after all!
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Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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Hi Jenny,
My tumor was 7 1/2 cm. Please keep in mind that my outcome may be different then yours. If I understand correctly, size does not matter as much as type and location.
I was dx March 2003 with NSCLC. I was never given a stage. After all the usual test...CT-Bone-Pet etc the cancer did not appear to have spread anywhere else. I was given 30 radiation treatments along with 5 weeks chemo (Carbo/Taxol). The surgeon told me before the treatments that he was not sure he could get it out if he went in. After the treatments he grinned from ear to ear and said " the sooner I go in the better your chances of beating it." Surgery was scheduled and the lung was removed. I have CT every 6 months and x-ray every 6 months. These are at 3 months intervals.
It has been 2 years 9 months now and I remain Cancer Free. My doctors are pleased and as you can guess I am too. My surgeon uses the words "extremely pleased" and "remarkable recovery" when I see him.
Does 7 cm seem big? When you hear the words cancer, 1 cm is big. Is there hope? I think other members here can join me when I say YES.
Hang in there. Keep us posted as to your progress. We are here to help in any way we can. Feel free to PM me if you need to.
One more thing. My surgeon told me there was a microscopic trace of cancer. Thinking he meant after the lung was removed, I ask how we were going to get rid of that. He laughed and said that was what was left after the chemo/radiation and the report meant micro-scopic trace before surgery. So you see, my 7 1/2 cm went to micro-scopic trace. So don't let size deminish your hopes for a cure. Good Luck.
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Thanks for the laugh this morning Debi.
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Sorry to hear about your mother. That is what makes this disease so strange and bad. As Norme used to say, it is like a big roller coaster. Will be praying for your mother.
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Thanks for the info Ginny and thank you Gail for asking.
I hate to hear about the brain mets but am glad she is a survivor. Think of her often.