Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[Tommi]

~ If only we believe~ Cherishing today. Thanks SD..

Originally Posted by Spirit Dancer

A Time To Believe

To believe is to know that every
day is a new beginning.
It is to trust that miracles happen,
and dreams really do come true.

To believe is to see angels
dancing among the clouds
To know the wonder of a stardust
sky and the wisdom of the
man in the moon.

To believe is to know the value
of a nurturing heart,
The innocence of a child's eyes and
the beauty of an aging hand, for it
is through their teachings
we learn to love.


To believe is to find the strength
and courage that lies within us.
When it is time to pick up
the pieces and begin again.

To believe is to know we are not alone,
That life is a gift and this is our
time to cherish it.


To believe is to know that wonderful
surprises are just waiting to happen,
And all our hopes and dreams
are within reach.
"If only we believe"

Author Unknown

Just thought I would read, and resend strength and courage from my heart to yours. Hope today is full of sunshine for those in the dark, and warmth for those that are indoors,

If only we belive

[DapperButch]

Finally got my chemo port out yesterday! Nice to have that reminder, gone!

Soon I will have another colonoscopy and then I will feel completely in the clear!

[JakeTulane]

Congratulations Dap. Having lost My Dad to cancer.. and watched My Mom fight and beat breast cancer.. I know this must be a huge relief.. and victory for you. I hope you continue to regain your health.. and remain cancer free. smiles.

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Finally got my chemo port out yesterday! Nice to have that reminder, gone!

Soon I will have another colonoscopy and then I will feel completely in the clear!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by JakeTulane

Congratulations Dap. Having lost My Dad to cancer.. and watched My Mom fight and beat breast cancer.. I know this must be a huge relief.. and victory for you. I hope you continue to regain your health.. and remain cancer free. smiles.

Thanks, Jake! I appreciate it...very much!

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Finally got my chemo port out yesterday! Nice to have that reminder, gone!

Soon I will have another colonoscopy and then I will feel completely in the clear!

In 11 days see my Oncologist for my annual check-up..May 15, will be the 7 year follow-up to Endometrial Cancer.

Hey DapperButch, Having that chemo port out must be a reason to Celebrate...:wine: My friend Milana heads to surgery for her second one in on Monday. Infection at 1st port site, and she has only 3 more sessions.

Every day is such an adventure, and your upcoming colonoscopy is one of the favorite things you can do, and I KNOW YOU WILL BE THRILLED WHEN IT IS OVER..

Had mine several weeks ago, and got the best report. Doc said "Your colon is boring. See you in 5 years."

So, keeping my fingers crossed that all the tests, MRI, US, lab work over the last month match the negative colonoscopy results.

[Novelafemme]

DapperButch, a question about your chemo port...did you ever consider leaving it in or was it a no brainer for you as far as having it removed? My thinking is that it's yet another surgery.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

DapperButch, a question about your chemo port...did you ever consider leaving it in or was it a no brainer for you as far as having it removed? My thinking is that it's yet another surgery.

I don't think you can leave them in, can you?

It was a really simple surgery. They don't put you under like they do when getting it inserted. My doc just gave me a local, cut me about 1.5 inches, and then popped it out. Easy peasy. I asked to look at it b/c I was curious. It just looked like a large tadpole!

And there really isn't much pain afterwards, either. I had some serious pain for a few days when they put it in b/c they have to push and pull on the muscle, but no pain really after it came out. I don't think I even took a Tylenol.

ETA: It is funny that someone posted on this thread today. I have my colonoscopy tomorrow...so I going through the "prep" right now. sucks ass. no pun intended.

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I don't think you can leave them in, can you?

It was a really simple surgery. They don't put you under like they do when getting it inserted. My doc just gave me a local, cut me about 1.5 inches, and then popped it out. Easy peasy. I asked to look at it b/c I was curious. It just looked like a large tadpole!

And there really isn't much pain afterwards, either. I had some serious pain for a few days when they put it in b/c they have to push and pull on the muscle, but no pain really after it came out. I don't think I even took a Tylenol.

ETA: It is funny that someone posted on this thread today. I have my colonoscopy tomorrow...so I going through the "prep" right now. sucks ass. no pun intended.

I was told you could leave them in...but SO good to know it is a far less invasive procedure having it removed! PHEW!!

Positive thoughts for tomorrow's "butt T.V." Oh, how I loathe bowl prepping!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

I was told you could leave them in...but SO good to know it is a far less invasive procedure having it removed! PHEW!!

Positive thoughts for tomorrow's "butt T.V." Oh, how I loathe bowl prepping!

Thanks for the positive thoughts! It should be fine. :-)

If you have any more questions/need support, feel free to PM me!

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I don't think you can leave them in, can you?

It was a really simple surgery. They don't put you under like they do when getting it inserted. My doc just gave me a local, cut me about 1.5 inches, and then popped it out. Easy peasy. I asked to look at it b/c I was curious. It just looked like a large tadpole!

And there really isn't much pain afterwards, either. I had some serious pain for a few days when they put it in b/c they have to push and pull on the muscle, but no pain really after it came out. I don't think I even took a Tylenol.

ETA: It is funny that someone posted on this thread today. I have my colonoscopy tomorrow...so I going through the "prep" right now. sucks ass. no pun intended.

Milana, my Buddy had her port in for 10 mos. It got infected last month, had it removed, and she now has a pic line, .have to wait 45 days for infection to clear before doing another port.

Colonoscopy*

*My Doc said "All done. Your colon was boring. See you in 5 years.

Went through that last month. OMGAwd. Prior night->62 OZ of water with bottle of Miramax--fllowed by 32 Oz of water with bottle Miramax in AM before exam.

On Weds. I see my Gyne/Oncologist for the 7 year Endometrial CA follow-up

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Tommi

Milana, my Buddy had her port in for 10 mos. It got infected last month, had it removed, and she now has a pic line, .have to wait 45 days for infection to clear before doing another port.

Colonoscopy*

*My Doc said "All done. Your colon was boring. See you in 5 years.

Went through that last month. OMGAwd. Prior night->62 OZ of water with bottle of Miramax--fllowed by 32 Oz of water with bottle Miramax in AM before exam.

On Weds. I see my Gyne/Oncologist for the 7 year Endometrial CA follow-up

Yeppers...the bathroom would be my friend at this moment. Same routine you describe except magnesium citrate in the morning. Some nasty tasting stuff, as I recall.

Thanks for the good luck. Hopefully, my GI doc will say the same thing!

[Spirit Dancer]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

I was told you could leave them in...but SO good to know it is a far less invasive procedure having it removed! PHEW!!

Positive thoughts for tomorrow's "butt T.V." Oh, how I loathe bowl prepping!

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I don't think you can leave them in, can you?

It was a really simple surgery. They don't put you under like they do when getting it inserted. My doc just gave me a local, cut me about 1.5 inches, and then popped it out. Easy peasy. I asked to look at it b/c I was curious. It just looked like a large tadpole!

And there really isn't much pain afterwards, either. I had some serious pain for a few days when they put it in b/c they have to push and pull on the muscle, but no pain really after it came out. I don't think I even took a Tylenol.

ETA: It is funny that someone posted on this thread today. I have my colonoscopy tomorrow...so I going through the "prep" right now. sucks ass. no pun intended.

Hi sending positive energy to you both, if you have a PICC line it can stay is for a short time, a power port can remain two years and longer as long as it is accessed and flushed every four weeks, and it stay clear of any infections. Power ports are ideally the best for long term chemotherapy IMO they have far less risk of infection. Leaving a for those who are fighting and those who are caring for them.

[DapperButch]

I'm in the clear!