I just ended cancer treatment and need some encouragement.
were you all diagnosed with, if you don't mind sharing. I had colon cancer.
I have a power port in place in my chest. Sometimes it will hurt, which I understand is not uncommon. I've been reluctant to do any upper body strength training. I know it won't come loose or anything but I guess I'm afraid it will make it hurt worse. Anyone have any experience with this? I think I'll have my port removed…
I finished my last radiation and chemotherapy treatments in December 2014. My scan in March indicated I am in remission. In 2 months I lost 50#s(not how you want to lose weight,trust me), I have been lifting weights and doing cardio on a regular basis. Although it took awhile to see results I am now making strength gains…
I just wanted to say hello. I was using MFP to lose weight before but I am hoping now to use it to help me maintain my weight and keep an eye on my nutrition. I finished my first round of chemotherapy last week. So far I have pretty good blood counts and I am starting to get my energy back. I was diagnosed with…
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Guys please get checked. It is a simple blood test to get your PSA level. You might have to ask for it to be done since they have decided not to do the check on people under age 50. Ladies please insist that the men in your lives (boyfriend, husband, dad, son, grandfathers) get…
Five weeks ago I had a”TURP” procedure and they discovered cancer in the tissue they removed. Four days ago I had a @TRUS with prostate biopsy “. I’m now waiting on the results to see what stage I’m at. My Naturopath daughter wants me to fight it herbally and not go down the chemo and radiation track. I would like some…
I'm a breast cancer survivor (2-1/2 yrs.) and am having trouble losing the weight that I desperately need to lose due to the meds I'll need to be on for 5-10 years. Anyone else having this problem? What helps you/
May 1st, 2014. Today I was diagnosed with colon cancer. And so my fight begins... Step 1 - Wait for an ultrasound to determine the stage.
I am about to start my post op Chemo regimen after Colorectal Cancer surgery and the Oncologist has given me the choice between GICAPOX which involves cycles of IV treatment for 1 day, Capeitabine pills for 14 days and then a week of rest or GIAJFFOX which involves 48 hours of chemo treatment through a port administered in…
