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  • jo armitage's blog
    Chemo feet!!!
    Hi all, Just about finished my 2nd cycle of 8 of oral chemo (Xeloda). Had xeloda before for 31 days with my radiotherapy and only got painful feet after I finished for a short time. I am on a higher dose now and this has kicked in already,and I've got another 6 cycles to go!!! My hands are also starting to sting. I know this is a common side effect of Xeloda. I was on 3000mcg a day and now I am on 4250mcg. I asked my partner to massage feet for me but even this hurts!!! Anyone got any tips...
    Former Member
  • ANDREAC's blog
    Lung Cancer Newly diagnosed
    Hi, Just recently joined the website, my mum is currently on her first course of chemo, she has had a 3 day dose and has now come home she is then due back for a review next Wednesday, and she will then have the same treatment every 3 weeks for 3 months. This is all so new to me, my Mum is being so positive about it all, but i am just not sure what to expect she has not had any side effects as yet, so not sure at all what to expect, can anyone help out with advise etc. I have yet to speak directly...
    Former Member
  • porchiajeff's blog
    Cancer Marker
    Would like to know how important is taking a cancer marker for you. My 1st marker at 2000, dropped to 300, went up to 600 last week. Dr say he cant explain why, nothing to worry about. I take a test every 3rd week. My hubby's marker was 10 500, dropped to 190. His dr is not really keen on markers.
    Former Member
  • Babybear's Blog
    Chil out music
    Hi I was trying to upload some music that my son recorded for his dad to help him relax and "chill out" can anyone tell me how to do it please if this does not work Teri
    Former Member
  • nanaboo's blog
    The effects of chemo
    Hi all ... As i said on last entry Alan (hubby) has started chemo. Today he is tierd and went off to bed after tea. Has felt cold and his hands were trembling\ shaking have other had this .Not all the time i must say . Monday he has his lung function test.
    Former Member
  • Raincoat's blog
    What Next?? Whatever Next!
    Following conversation took place yesterday between me and the GP, during bloods test: Doc [in slightly disapproving Dr Finlay voice]: The only letters I seem to get about you from the hospital are regarding your next holiday. Self: OK, take a look at this (points to unsightly and painful lump on wrist) I seem to have been bitten by some evil foreign predator. Doc: Doesn't look like a bite. Seems to me more like a ganglion. Self [horrified]: A f***ing WHAT??? Doc: Ganglion. The traditional...
    Former Member
  • porchiajeff's blog
    Not ready for Liver opp
    I started my 7th chemo today after i said no to surgery. Dr wants to do colon first, then I must recover, then 2 or 3 opps on liver. I dont know what to do. Anybody who would like to give me advice please.
    Former Member
  • Unkysheep's blog
    Joke for today
    First-year students at the UC Davis Vet school were receiving their first anatomy class, with a real dead cow. They all gathered around the surgery table with the body covered with a white sheet. The professor started the class by telling them, 'In Veterinary Medicine it is necessary to have two important qualities as a doctor: The first is that you not be disgusted by anything involving the animal body.' For an example, the Professor pulled back the sheet, stuck his finger in the butt of the dead...
    Former Member
  • marie millie's blog
    water infection
    hi there can anyone help me i was told the other day my water was positive and needed another test the doctor told me this does happen at times when having chemo,ok,she said would sort out antibotics when the results came back so at the moment i am drinking loads of water and cranberry juice,my next chemo is next thursday so i suppose they will sort me then just surprised they leave you so long in discomfort any other ideas i can try thanks.
    Former Member
  • Unkysheep's blog
    Joke for today - 3 little ducks
    Three little ducks go into a Bar... "Say, what's your name?" the bartender asked the first duck. "Huey," was the reply. "How's your day been, Huey?" "Great. Lovely day. Had a ball. Been in and out of puddles all day. What else could a duck want?" said Huey. "Oh. That's nice," said the bartender. He turned to the second duck, "Hi, and what's your name?" "Dewey," came the answer from duck number two. "So how's your day been, Dewey! ?" he asked. "Great. Lovely...
    Former Member
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