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About Me:: I'm 52 and in the middle of my cancer adventure. Had a colonoscopy on June 28 after having symptoms and they discovered a tumor in my sigmoid colon. Had surgery to remove it on July 7 (my third abdominal surgery in 4 years after having a ruptured appendix and then a year ago an abdominal blockage due to scar tissue). I have finished daily radiation therapy in combination with a chemo daily infusion through a port and that lasted six weeks (some of the most challenging days of my life). I'm now into the followup 12 bi-weekly chemo treatments. I got laid off from my 19 year career the end of September. So, oh boy, I get to go through chemo AND look for a new job at the same time. Currently I'm feeling stronger every day and I am so blessed with supportive friends, family and healing pets.

Where do you live? (city, state, country): Henderson, NV (suburb of Las Vegas)

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At 12:08am on November 3, 2008, Laurie said…: Dear Nancy, wishing you well tomorrow as you take on new treatment.
Let us know how you are doing.
Many prayers,
Laurie

At 11:19pm on November 1, 2008, Laurie said…: Hi Nancy, are you getting rain???? It is 8pm now, and it is raining on and off on the west side of town!!!
Can you imagine that?
Hugs,
Laurie

At 11:02pm on November 1, 2008, Laurie said…: Hi Nancy, many prayer's for Monday! How many treatments per week? If you go to page 9 (I had to look it up :) ), the Nevada Posse is located there. Just click on the link and add yourself. I just want to include the whole state. We had another member join that is from Reno, so we now have 2 there. They both need alot of our prayers!
I will keep you in my prayer's and if there is anything I can do let me know! I am free during the days usually, my daughter finally has her car registered, and will start looking for work on Monday. I only had the rad, so I cannot imagine what you will go through with chemo. My prayers' sending you positive healing, healthy energy waves, that this will be over soon. I am still late on getting my colonoscopy done. Yep I am bad! But now that daughter can drive, she can get me there and back, and I don't have to ask my folks.
Peace for your heart, mind, and family
Hugs to all,
Laurie

At 8:53pm on November 1, 2008, Laurie said…: Ps, would love to have you join the Nevada Posse also! We have another new member.
Hugs,
laurie

At 8:42pm on November 1, 2008, Laurie said…: Hi Nancy, how are things going for you? Just got back from doggie day care, where they had a basset rescue meet and greet. Poor Hannah was overwhelmed by all her cousins! But she did well. I am sure she is passed out at my folks house. I am praying that your chemo if you have started is going well for you. Take care of yourself, and would love to hear from you!
Peace and hugs,
Laurie

At 3:13pm on October 31, 2008, Deborah said…: HI Nancy,
thank you for the note
I did the chemo and radiation before I had any surgery so the iliostomy came after the surgery. I did not have any of the stomach issues when I was doing chemo and radiation, weird how everyone's body reacts differently. Only issue I have had during the new chemo is the cold thing and being tired. Hopefully that will not happen to you.
MAKE sure you maintain that health insurance. COBRA is a little high but it is well worth it for the coverage.
I run my own consulting business. I spent 25 years in retail as a buyer and DMM and have been doing consulting to the industry for 3 years. I am lucky I can work from home most of the time, and pick the hours I work, so I have been able to maintain most of my clients thru all of this mess.
Good luck with the chemo and keep my posted.
fondest regards,
Deborah

At 2:45pm on October 31, 2008, Deborah said…: HI Nancy,
Thank you for adding me as a friend. We have some similar story. I am 52, had not symptoms and had a rountine colonoscopy in April 08 and discovered rectal cancer. I had surgery 9/3 which was tough but I am doing pretty well in my recovery, still trying to get use to my temp illiostomy...not a fun pal but hope it is only temp. I have now done 2 of my 12 new chemo treaments. Infuse in the office than 2 days home on the port. The main difference for me on the new chemo is the reaction to cold , mine has been only for a few days and mostly irritation is thru things I eat or drink( the new added drug does that,-Oxyplatin) and I am more tired than I was with both chemo and radiation that I did pre-surgery.

I wish I could help you in your job hunt, I know that just adds to your stress but try to take each day as it comes. Your main job right now is getting well !!!
all the best to you.
Deborah

At 7:47pm on October 30, 2008, Melissa Boswell said…: Well I will be praying for you. One helpful tip-get some of those hand warmers that hunters use. I got them at a sporting goods store. they are just little and you crack them and they get warm. I used them at my desk all day long-they last a long time. it was hard for me to key at work without them so I sat them right beside my keyboard and I had a little heater on my feet. just drink lots of hot tea and no ice what so ever!! it took me about 5 or 6 treatments before it started but once it started it was there pretty much the whole time. right before my next treatment it would go away but they told me to still not drink cold stuff because it could cause permanent nerve damage. so don't cheat (i did) hee hee. other than that it wasn't that bad. I will not eat ice cream for the next six months in honor of you! good luck
love ya

At 6:37pm on October 29, 2008, Melissa Boswell said…: well congrats on the new addition! I want another puppy too but my husband for some reason doesn't hear me when I talk about it. strange. ha ha
I am feeling well. Had my blood work done on Sat and haven't heard anything-I guess that is good?? Im going to call though, I can't stand it. For some reason I thought you were done chemo???? I thought you had that before radiation. Don't you wish huh?? Well at least radiation is done and you are healing well. that is great news. I had 12 chemos every other week too. might be the same cocktail. the only one I remember is Oxyplatin-it made my fingers and toes hurt and couldn't drink or eat anything cold. did they say anything to you about that? it's call neuropathy (spelling??)

At 6:14pm on October 29, 2008, Melissa Boswell said…: Hi Nancy. Just checking in to see how you are doing. Treatments are all done right?? Hope all is well. Now rest up for the holidays! can you believe it's almost Christmas!
Let me know how you are doing
Love ya

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