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  nancyjac wrote on FreeBird's wall

  Thank you for the Easter thought
  The day after is April Fools
  The day on which I will be caught
  Flushing my port instead of stools.

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    FreeBird

    Ha ha

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    over 5 years ago
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  nancyjac posted an update

  A friend of mine is dying. His tumor is bleeding and all efforts to stop the internal bleeding have failed. Because of that chemo has been cancelled. The tumor is inoperable and because it is in his stomach, he can't eat and feeding tubes are not an option. We are making the transport and hospice arrangements today so he can go home and spend his last few days with his family, friends and his beloved 3 cats.

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    SpunkyS

    Keeping your friend, you, and all the people whose lives he touched in prayer.

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    Joachima

    Praying for you, family & friends, and rejoicing with Paul as he enters into his time of rest, free of pain.

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    GregP_WN

    WOW, doesn't that just show that sometimes people are aware enough to wait for a certain event, a family member to come see them, a particular date, or maybe in his case to go home where he wanted to be, before they let go.. I am happy he made it.

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  over 5 years ago
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  nancyjac asked a questionBreast Cancer

  Chemo flashback from colonoscopy.

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  over 5 years ago

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    PaulineJ

    I had many colonoscopies before and after colon surgeries in 1998.I've been a mess since with colon ,small intestines problems.And now with bc ,surgeries of breast and lymp nodes,radiation treatments and chemo pills for 5 years I don't know what's causing what on /or side affects.I have many symtoms all the way around day and night.
    But it's like SueRae1 answered

    since I had all my colonoscopies before I started chemo I didn't put it together, but you're right the prep is a lot like all a bunch of really bad side effects rolled into one.

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    MillieS

    Just a little hint that I got from a nurse.....go on a soft food diet 2 days before cleansing and it lessens those side effects. I did it and it worked for me.

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    over 5 years ago
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    Blue

    Hi nancyjac, it has been awhile since any of us have heard from you. You have been a major
    source of inspiration, caring and information. We are all missing your wise input here. Hope
    you'll return soon. Yes, I agree with you, the colon cleanse for a colonoscopy does create a similar feeling to chemo. Could you let us know how you are doing? We're here worrying about you..

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    over 5 years ago
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  nancyjac wrote on lchapman2000's wall

  I am here because I am a cancer survivor, have worked in the heatlh care industry, and am a moderator on this site. I certainly don't know it all, but it is my job to make sure that people's questions don't go unanswered. I don't know off hand which question to are referring to but I am sorry you found my answer to be rude. I can only assure you that my intent is always to provide the best information that I can.

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    lchapman2000

    I don't know how/what you have done in the health care industry; however, many of your responses appear as if you simply look things up on google or wikipedia and then give advice based on that. That is dangerous!! It would be better in that circumstance where you have no frame of reference for you to allow someone else to answer or allow the question to go unanswered. As for the rudeness, there are MANY instances where you have been unsupportive and uncaring toward others on this site. Remember we are ALL battling cancer. Many on this site are learning about their cancer for the first time and are terrified. There is no need to act superior or belittle anyone for asking questions which are important to them and their health. I am a teacher. I don't allow my students to bully one another and when I read your comments that is exactly how you come off to me. Perhaps you are truly unaware of this. If that is so, then I encourage you to reread your responses before sending them and think back to when you were initially diagnosed. Then ask yourself is this how I would want to be responded to. If the answer is no, then change the response. We need to support and be there for each other no scare people away that need help. If we can't help one another then who can? However, as for myself, I would rather not have someone answer unless they truly have knowledge on my situation unless they were just offering support. I don't want someone to "google" my question and then give me their opinion. After all, I am fully capable of doing that for myself. It is dangerous to do that as some members on here are taking what you are saying as face value and it could impact their treatment. If you are not qualified to recommend a change in treatment then you should not offer it up. None of us on here are oncologists. We should leave that to the professionals.

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