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Vital Info

Name:
Linda (laylaj)

Member Since:
January 2, 2012

Home page:
Click here.

Instant messaging:
msn: laylajone

Birthday:
August 30, 1961

Cancer Info

Type of Cancer:
Colon and Rectal Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Stage IV Colon Cancer, Met to liver

Diagnosis Date:
November 12, 2011

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 4

Tumor Size:
06

Grade of Tumor:
Grade 3

Lymph Node Involvement:
Yes

Surgery:
Lymph Node Removal, Hysterectomy, Colorectal Surgery

Chemotherapy:
Fluorouracil (5-FU)

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
More faith in God

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help:
Pray, check in on me

Cancer Drugs Positives & Negatives:
Positives-they help me get better Negatives-side effects

Metastasized? Where?:
Liver, lymph nodes

Gift Friends or Family Could Give You:
Financial

Cancer Center:
Rochester Methodist Hospital (part of Mayo)

Tips for others on how to deal with the physical side effects of chemo/cancer:
This too shall pass

Tips for others on how to deal with the mental struggles of chemo/cancer:
The mind can help overcome some of the physical problems

Colon and Rectal Cancer Symptoms:

Obstruction of bowels, extreme pain-fading in and out

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Open surgery, removed lymph nodes, resected sigmoid, removed some of small intestine, removed gall bladder, resected liver

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Chemo Wed, leave with bag, come back on Fri. Side effects neuropathy, fatigue, nausea, occasional constipation and/or diarhea

Stats

Posts: 6

Photos: 2

Events: 0

My Supporters: 15

I Support: 20

Comments: 74

Views: 3406

Linda's Cancer Blog

Tired Tired Tired

Thought I’d have so much energy when I woke up, only to find myself going back to sleepyland about an hour after my first cup of coffee. Still have that horrible “anti-cold”reaction, as well as the neuropathy. Thank God the nausea is not as bad, and no fever. If I could, however, I would just sleep all day (don’t think THAT is going to happen, but it’s a nice thought)....Everyone have a wonderful day (sun’s out—that in itself makes me feel better right away!)

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 9:23:44 AM by Linda (Tired Tired Tired, 6 comments, 807 views)

Ron would always tell everyone to “Have a Sunny Day”, even if the Sun was not Shining. I always tried to give Ron that “Sunshine” in his life. Find ways to put a “Smile” on your face and that will give you “Sunshine” even on those Cloudy Winter Days!
Have a Sunny Day Linda and May all Your Dreams Come True(Ron would always say that too)....Really do Miss My Special Guardian Angel Soulmate, but I know Ron is watching over me as I find My Life again.
Love, Hugs, Smiles and Blessings,
Sara

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 9:43:51 AM by Ron Siemientkowski

Well, you are taking care of business down here for him, because I have a big smile on my face now! HUGE hugs to you, and prayers for all of us who miss those who have gone before us…

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 12:19:35 PM by Linda

Don’t push yourself, listen to your body. If you are tired, take a nap, nothing wrong with that!

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 10:02:17 AM by Private User

Thanks Mersea, I think I just may do that. Hugs,

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 12:18:12 PM by Linda

I spent entire days in bed during chemo-the fatigue is one of the hardest parts! I did read recently about Adderall (an ADHD drug) being used short-term to address fatigue. I would have definitely asked for that if I’d known about it at the time. Hang in there! Ann

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 10:23:16 AM by Ann

Ann, might have to check that out! At the moment, I cannot work (as my physicians tell me) and I’m waiting on social security. Doing anything (like cleaning the kitchen thoroughly) wears me down, so I guess I need to listen to my body and my friends…...

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 12:41:37 PM by Linda

It must be a tired day! I am so exhausted it is taking all I can to push through this day! Now I am heading to the dentist. Maybe I will fall asleep in the chair and it will go by faster!

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 10:58:48 AM by Private User

I can remember falling asleep in the chemo chair for a couple of hours while they were putting a couple of other meds in me (before I went home with the bag—and I’m not talking about my hubby! :) ) The time did go by fast, so maybe I could just sack out “for a few”...and go from there. The fatigue has got to be by far the most aggravating symptom (because I know I will have it, and badly!) I have the other symptoms but not to the extent of the tiredness. On a positive note, 38 degrees and sunny in Southern Minnesota! :)

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 12:23:06 PM by Linda

I can understand tired. One year post chemo and I still find myself tired often. But, kickin’ it’s ass! So do the same girl!

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 7:40:42 PM by Melissa

:) Working on it for you! :)

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 10:13:08 AM by Linda

What is the anti-cold reaction?

I hope you’re feeling better today, Linda. If you’re sleepy, just sleep right now.

Posted on February 2, 2012 at 6:49:36 AM by 1 Very Palpable Hit

When I drink anything cold, it feels like I’m swallowing glass…and I can feel the cold all the way up my ears if I’m drinking or eating anything cold….horrible

Posted on February 2, 2012 at 9:17:59 AM by Linda

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