Successfully dealing with 5FU side effects

I am now on my 110th cycle of chemo, mostly FOLFIRI (5FU, or fluorouracil, plus irinotecan, with leukovorin as an adjuvant) but some FOLFOX too (5FU plus oxaliplatin). Every two weeks.

With the help of my team – spouse as caregiver, all those at CINJ – I no longer have mouth sores, do not experience constipation, do not lose 5 lbs or more fro…

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder common in women. It is also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome. Women with PCOS produce higher amounts of male hormones than usual. It is a common hormonal disorder that causes different symptoms of reproductive age. Women who have PCOS may have infrequent or prolong menstrual period. The ovaries m…

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Srage IV metastatic lung cancer. Spread to bones and liver.

Tumors on liver have finally responded favorably from chemo. Shrank more than half there size. All other is stable. First positive news in a long time. Actually when I was told I was so surprised I got good news I didn’t even react. I was in disbelief but very happy. I know I can’t be cured but cherish any extra time to be with my family.

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Stage 4 No More

In November 2015 I was diagnosed with Stage 4, Triple Positive, Invasive Ductal Metastatic Breast Cancer. I had a LOT of bone involvement, tumors in my liver and LOTS of lymph nodes. My PET scan looked like a Christmas Tree. I started my treatments with 10 rounds of radiation to a bone in my pelvis and a few vertebrae they were afraid would …

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Reactions from People

When someone hears That I have breast cancer and had to have Mastectomy, I get that look then a comment “Men don’t get Breast Cancer”
So then I have to give statics and reasoning and Stating Men Have Breasts too. At first saying you get the Yeah right laughter then are you serious? So I will pull up my shirt and show my scar. I get that EEeyouu…

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Letting go

https://www.sjfh.net/obituaries/Fay-Ann-Myers?obId=5306013

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Diagnosis and Treatment

Had a pea size mole on left flank and removed January 9, 2019.
On Jan 25, 2018 I was diagnosed with Melanoma, surgery February 5th 2018 to remove and trace lymph nodes finding two with metastatic Cancer.
Apt with Oncologist and Brain MRI and PET scan. All Neg.
Went back for second surgery March 12, 2018 to remove remaining Lymph nodes. All…

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Breast Cancer

I wondered from time to time what I would do if I ever came Uppitylady1? with a cancer diagnosis. When I did find out I had breast cancer the news was delivered by a gentleman with his hand on the door knob who I felt. couldn’t<t get out of the room fast enough. That<s ok with me I wanted to leave too.
My thought about what to do mexy took me a…

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Need help

gofundme.com/cancer-care-support

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Climbing the Cancer Mountain

On the off chance that it may help someone else, I have published a personal memoir of my cancer treatment experiences. You can find it at the following link:

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