Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 I also read some where that seltzer water is good? Also baking soda. I asked the nurse tonight hosting the support group, and she said the same thing... drink lots of water and moderate exercise. Thank you for your advice... How long now has it been since chemo.. and what chemo regiment were you on? Re: Jay >>>NEW QUESTION: I have my last chemo on Wednesday... what can I do afterwards to DETOX??? JAY >>>> I just wanted to congratulate you on your last chemo this Wednesday. How wonderful!! After my last chemo I tried to drink lots and lots of water. I personally think there is nothing better than water to cleanse your body.... and I don't even like it:) but I drink it. nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 >>>How long now has it been since chemo.. and what chemo regiment were you on? >>> You are most welcome:) I did not have colon cancer so my chemos were entirely different than what anyone else here has had. I had uterine cancer, stage 3C. Diagnosed Oct 2003, finished all treatments April 2004, emergency bowel resection due to radiation damage June 2004. I had 28 whole abdominal radiation treatments and then was scheduled for six chemos, three weeks apart, of adriamycin and cisplatin. I made it through four of those. We had to cancel the last two. I had reached my toxicity level on the cisplatin drug. I had bottomed out to the point of needing a wheelchair , couldn't continue walking. They did CT scan and everything was satisfactory for me to quit. I'll never forget what it was like to not see colors anymore. Everything was gray. I remember laying in bed and thinking how much trouble it was to breathe. How much easier it would be to just not do it. that's when I knew I was fading fast. I told them I would not live through chemo number 5. guess they took me seriously, huh??LOLOLOL wishing you the very very best........*raising my glass to you* Did I tell you that both of my sons work at an airport??? nancy ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Dear , Glad to hear that you are doing better and thank you for sharing your experiences with us. My dad has stage 4 colon cancer -- he will start radiation (every day for 4 weeks) in addition to his Avastin/Xeloda chemo regimen. He has a large abdominal met near the skin surface on his right abdomen -- the mass causes lots of pain. His doctors think radiation with high level xrays will help shrink this mass. What kind of radiation did you have? Where was the radiation given? What side effects did you have? I don't know anyone who has had radiation since it is not common for people with colon cancer to undergo this type of treatment. Kind regards, Nickie tsalagi@...> wrote: >>>How long now has it been since chemo.. and what chemo regiment were you on? >>> You are most welcome:) I did not have colon cancer so my chemos were entirely different than what anyone else here has had. I had uterine cancer, stage 3C. Diagnosed Oct 2003, finished all treatments April 2004, emergency bowel resection due to radiation damage June 2004. I had 28 whole abdominal radiation treatments and then was scheduled for six chemos, three weeks apart, of adriamycin and cisplatin. I made it through four of those. We had to cancel the last two. I had reached my toxicity level on the cisplatin drug. I had bottomed out to the point of needing a wheelchair , couldn't continue walking. They did CT scan and everything was satisfactory for me to quit. I'll never forget what it was like to not see colors anymore. Everything was gray. I remember laying in bed and thinking how much trouble it was to breathe. How much easier it would be to just not do it. that's when I knew I was fading fast. I told them I would not live through chemo number 5. guess they took me seriously, huh??LOLOLOL wishing you the very very best........*raising my glass to you* Did I tell you that both of my sons work at an airport??? nancy ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 >>>What kind of radiation did you have? Where was the radiation given? What side effects did you have? I don't know anyone who has had radiation since it is not common for people with colon cancer to undergo this type of treatment. Kind regards, Nickie >>> Dear Nickie, It is first line treatment for most cancers of the female reproductive organs. You will be able to find all kinds of info on coping with radiation and side effects at www.hystersisters.com Yes, it's for women that have hysterectomies, but go to the Cancer Concerns forum. The reason I am here, is because I needed info on how to cope with the bowel problems caused from losing 1/3 of my colon and 30 " of small intestines due to the radiation damage. The surgeon said my colon looked like plastic wrap you had stuck a match to.....melted. so, if you don't mind wading through alot of " woman talk " , you could find lots of info at that sight:) My radiation field covered the area from just below my breasts down to.....well, the top of my thighs:) I had some radiation burn, but not all that bad. I did have diarrhea but nothing like what I've been living with for over a year now!! Immodium controlled it completely through my treatments. A diet of bland food really helps too. Alot of potatoes, rice, etc. Has your father had surgery at all? If so, what was removed? ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hey Jay, wow, I didn't realize you were only doihg 6 weeks, you mean I have to finish my last 7 without you leading the way!! My Kinesiologist had me get something called Sonne which is a detox liquid from health food store. I have been taking that on occasion throughout treatment, usually my off week, He also told me that the commercial foot massages are a type of detox or find a chiropractor or kinesiologist that offers " foot baths " . They are kind of weird but what they hell..... Then a nutritionist told me to buy Flor-Essence (sp) and follow those directions and take with water. Add deep breathing with exercise or a chi machine (on ebay) is also what I have been advised of. Good Luck, keep us posted. So happy you are done with this crap!! hugs and prayers, donna Jay Debaca jayishome@...> wrote: I also read some where that seltzer water is good? Also baking soda. I asked the nurse tonight hosting the support group, and she said the same thing... drink lots of water and moderate exercise. Thank you for your advice... How long now has it been since chemo.. and what chemo regiment were you on? Re: Jay >>>NEW QUESTION: I have my last chemo on Wednesday... what can I do afterwards to DETOX??? JAY >>>> I just wanted to congratulate you on your last chemo this Wednesday. How wonderful!! After my last chemo I tried to drink lots and lots of water. I personally think there is nothing better than water to cleanse your body.... and I don't even like it:) but I drink it. nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Hi , I haven't been writing that much and just wanted to say hello. I have monster family problems right now this time between my one daughter and the team of her sister and grandmother. The grandmother has been vicious to her and has broken her heart. I just don'tunderstand people. Take care, Karima (who is doing her life one day at a time) Re: DETOX after chemo... >>>How long now has it been since chemo.. and what chemo regiment were you on? >>> You are most welcome:) I did not have colon cancer so my chemos were entirely different than what anyone else here has had. I had uterine cancer, stage 3C. Diagnosed Oct 2003, finished all treatments April 2004, emergency bowel resection due to radiation damage June 2004. I had 28 whole abdominal radiation treatments and then was scheduled for six chemos, three weeks apart, of adriamycin and cisplatin. I made it through four of those. We had to cancel the last two. I had reached my toxicity level on the cisplatin drug. I had bottomed out to the point of needing a wheelchair , couldn't continue walking. They did CT scan and everything was satisfactory for me to quit. I'll never forget what it was like to not see colors anymore. Everything was gray. I remember laying in bed and thinking how much trouble it was to breathe. How much easier it would be to just not do it. that's when I knew I was fading fast. I told them I would not live through chemo number 5. guess they took me seriously, huh??LOLOLOL wishing you the very very best........*raising my glass to you* Did I tell you that both of my sons work at an airport??? nancy ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Flor Essence I believe is the Essiac tea. I have been taking it for over a year. Jay takes that..yes? Jay? karima Re: Jay >>>NEW QUESTION: I have my last chemo on Wednesday... what can I do afterwards to DETOX??? JAY >>>> I just wanted to congratulate you on your last chemo this Wednesday. How wonderful!! After my last chemo I tried to drink lots and lots of water. I personally think there is nothing better than water to cleanse your body.... and I don't even like it:) but I drink it. nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Flor Essence I believe is the Essiac tea. I have been taking it for over a year. Jay takes that..yes? Jay? karima Re: Jay >>>NEW QUESTION: I have my last chemo on Wednesday... what can I do afterwards to DETOX??? JAY >>>> I just wanted to congratulate you on your last chemo this Wednesday. How wonderful!! After my last chemo I tried to drink lots and lots of water. I personally think there is nothing better than water to cleanse your body.... and I don't even like it:) but I drink it. nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Yes, Karima.... I have one bottle marked essiac tea and just bought the one called Flor-essence. there is so much controversy over who has the real recipe.....i just mix them both!! Barbara Gari karima1@...> wrote:Flor Essence I believe is the Essiac tea. I have been taking it for over a year. Jay takes that..yes? Jay? karima Re: Jay >>>NEW QUESTION: I have my last chemo on Wednesday... what can I do afterwards to DETOX??? JAY >>>> I just wanted to congratulate you on your last chemo this Wednesday. How wonderful!! After my last chemo I tried to drink lots and lots of water. I personally think there is nothing better than water to cleanse your body.... and I don't even like it:) but I drink it. nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Yes, Karima.... I have one bottle marked essiac tea and just bought the one called Flor-essence. there is so much controversy over who has the real recipe.....i just mix them both!! Barbara Gari karima1@...> wrote:Flor Essence I believe is the Essiac tea. I have been taking it for over a year. Jay takes that..yes? Jay? karima Re: Jay >>>NEW QUESTION: I have my last chemo on Wednesday... what can I do afterwards to DETOX??? JAY >>>> I just wanted to congratulate you on your last chemo this Wednesday. How wonderful!! After my last chemo I tried to drink lots and lots of water. I personally think there is nothing better than water to cleanse your body.... and I don't even like it:) but I drink it. nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Karima: I stopped taking it (ESSIAC) when I started this round of chemo. I plan on resumming immediately after this next round of chemo. Which I am DREADING... I can already taste it in my mouth... but hopefully it will be the last one! Donna: Yes... I had done two complete rounds of Xeloda prior to this FOLFOX round. And because all numbers are still coming up negative, we are doing this round only as a precautionary measure. Nip it in the bud sort of speak. I believe FlorEssence is the same as Essiac, but at a better price! I will check out the CHI machine and Foot Bathes. Thanks for all the good advice. Oh... For anyone else that bought the CANCER SUCKS shirt, please wear it, and zap me a picture. Jay Re: Jay >>>NEW QUESTION: I have my last chemo on Wednesday... what can I do afterwards to DETOX??? JAY >>>> I just wanted to congratulate you on your last chemo this Wednesday. How wonderful!! After my last chemo I tried to drink lots and lots of water. I personally think there is nothing better than water to cleanse your body.... and I don't even like it:) but I drink it. nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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