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Awesome...
Showing my sensitive side here, I wanted to share this with all of you. http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com (click on "View Presentation"). It's sad to say, but for many of us - myself especially - it took this disease for the words you will see at this site to mean something. Be well, my friends... - SpongeBob
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Vaginal Polyps
It's me again. I hope that no one is tired of me but you guys seem to be the only ones with the advise for me. My family doctor has now found vaginal polyps. I have never hear of these. What are they?? These things are starting to scare me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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questions about chemo and radiation
Hi all, I forgot to ask these questions when I posted earlier about the big 5-0!!! Getting forgetful already. LOL. I am in my 5th week of radiation and 5FU continous pump, Monday morn through Sat morning. After I have radiation, I come home and sleep for about 4 hours. Is this normal to feel so zapped of energy? I've also…
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50th birthday, YIPPEE!
Hi all, Well, I celebrated my 50th birthday yesterday. When I found out last July that I had cancer, I found myself asking if I would live to see 50. Dumb, huh??? Never realized what a fighter I was till then. Anyhow, I had a WONDERFUL birthday. Got to see all my family, either Sunday or yesterday. It was great. Feeling…
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Chemo Question
I started my chemo last Friday (5-FU, Camptosar, Leucovorin and Avastin). On this for 3 weeks then one week off and will do this for 6 months. So far so good, no side effects. Does chemo build up over time and do side effects worsen? If so, when did your symptoms start?
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Perianal Crohns Disease/Cancer in Anal Canal
I'm trying to find information on a rare anal canal cancer. My husband is 57 and has had Perianal Crohns Disease since his early 20s. Has never allowed an illeostomy to be performed. A rare (from what his doctors tell us) cancer was found in his anal canal. The "tumor" itself is actually filled with a gelatinous material…
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ct scan shows spot on lung
hi there, my mother was recently diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. she's been having several tests done and her liver is clear but the ct scan showed a 'small spot' on the lung. the doctor said it might just be an infection from when she was young that never healed or it might be cancer. has anyone ever heard of…
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I have a life - I have a future
A few weeks ago I posted a message here about my upcoming right hemicolictomy and what to expect. I was told by both my family and gastroentologist doctors this was my only option to preemptively remove the adenoma that contained high-grade dysplasia cells and possible any cancer cells that could be discover during this…
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ileostomy
What is 'ileostomy'? I've seen the word mentioned a few times lately, but I don't know what it means. Thanks!! Pam
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Miss yall!!!
HI EVERYONE, The capitals means a very big, exuberant hello! I'm sorry that I haven't posted in a while. SOOO many things I want to say, so little time (it's crunch time at McGill, two book reports, two finals, a presentation.... Woes me!) to type. Just wanted to say CONGRATS to Stacey, SB and Judy. It's so very, very…
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Looking for Advice
I was diagnosed in August 2002 with colon cancer with mets to liver and lungs. My last colonoscopy showed no tumor left in the colon and 2 polyps were removed. My PET scan which was done in August 2003 showed tumors but indictated that they were dead. I am seeing my oncologist tomorrow as I am still undergoing chemo. I was…
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Depression/Medication
This past week I have been getting more and more depressed. And crying alot. My doctors do not want me feeling this way and have recommended I take something. So far I thought I was okay and could handle it, but now it seems I am not doing so well with this. I was wondering if anyone has taken any medication for…
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kangatoo "el incognito"
Hiyas all guys!!!!Wow--we have been gone a coupla weeks now and Jen n I have managed to steal a puta for a minute or two.As most of you know we are on our long awaited holiday to the far north coast of OZ--about 2,500 kls from our home town in south ozzie.We are in Brisbane now and heading for Bundaberg before turning for…
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from Mrs. Galliano
Many thanks to all of you and your comments for my husband. Your words of advice & support mean a lot! You've soothed many of my fears! Also, note to Stacy; your sister is the reason that we are at this site. On Monday I went in to Community to pick up hubby's last films, to take to his next PET. I struck up a conversation…
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Judy, Kris, ron, Scmurciakova, pj, Michelle, Carolyn. Et-Al
Thank you all for your medication bios..I will call the Drs monday with much ammo..CSN is truly an enlightening and supportive place. Bud
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kickerm&schurciakova reponse
Thanks for your response. I had my colon resection in June of 2001. My CEA level slowly started rising in Jan. of 2002. BY June it was up to 7.5 Oncologist kept saying the number itself is not that important ,take summer off come back and see me in Sept.(I wanted her to start me on chemo as a preventative measure,she…
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INCOMMUNICADO
Ahoy Semi-colons! Just a quick note to say I'm sorry that I've been so hit and miss on posting lately - I reported aboard my new ship on Tuesday morning (after a red-eye from LA! No doubt I made a great first impression!)... Been working "half days" (12 hours+) since trying to get the outgoing XO relieved and get…
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Colon to Liver
My husband's colon cancer nightmare began almost 2 years ago. He had colon resection, no chemo follow-up (unfortunately). 15 months later, he started chemo since by then his CEA had risen dramatically and PET was showing small mass in liver. Chemo for 10 months, then stopped as his CEA began rising more. Now besides PET,…
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nausea, vomiting, fatigue,tests
I'm on 5fu/Oxal/Leuco/ IV bi-weekly for 4hrs, and come home with 5fu & hydration pumps for two days. For the first two days, I don't sleep for 48 hrs because of anti-nausea drugs in the 4hr infusion, then when I remove the pump(s) on day 3, I get nausea & vomiting for 2-3 days..for the past 2 rounds I've used Emend, an…
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Bad taste in mouth
Any suggestions for a really bad taste in the mouth. I was recently on Decadron which my doc said can cause a dry mouth/bad taste in mouth. I have been off the Decadron for a week, and now I have sort of a different bad taste that is driving me crazy!! I brush my teeth and tongue all day long, eat mints, chew minty gum,…
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Plan of action
Hello again, I have posted a few questions to this site and have had great responses that have helped my family to "navigate" through my mom's treatment. (My mom was originally diagnosed in Jan 03 with colon cancer in the sigmoid colon with 4 lymph nodes affected. She had a local recurrence in June 03 and again in Feb 04.…
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Food Tasting Funny...
Happy Friday Everyone~ My Dad who has had 3 treatments of FOLFOX said that food is tasing bad. Has anyone had a similar experience? Can anything be done to help? God Bless and ((Hugs)) Michele
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Rare Anal Canal Adenocarcinoma
My husband was diagnosed with a rare adenocarcinoma of the anal canal - tumor was secreting a gelatinous material - that's how it was discovered by his colorectal surgeon - He also has perianal Crohns disease. Surgery was suggested and my husband refused and has just finished 6 weeks of radiation and 6 weeks with a chemo…
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test results
Well the results are in ...my dr said that things look alright but to be on the safe side we will watch things closer just to make sure.
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Miss Nosy wants to know everything!
So...caught the Judy, Bob and Stacy Show today. You guys were so cool and professional. I would have had a major case of stage fright besides not having a thing to wear. Unlike General Bob with that chest full of lettuce. And Miss Stacy sashaying around in her sexy little flowery number. And Judy sporting a crisp haircut…
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a little nervous
Hi, this is the first time I've ever been to this website. I feel like I should ask some people who have colon cancer about the condition I'm in right now. I am going to start from the beginning with a shortened version of my story. I am 22 years old and about 2 1/2 yrs ago I started having bloody stools, abdominal…
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Judy,SB & Stacey
It was great to see you guys on the sharon Osbourne show it was almost like we had met in person. I just wish that they had talked to you more and in depth. So how was Mortons. Pattie
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Sharon Osbourne Show
Hi Everyone, Did anyone know that we were going to have 3 of our stars on The Sharon Osbourne Show today!!! Now we just need the three of them to come back and give us all the juice. Hey guys tell us all about going to Mortons Steak House together, It must have been a blast to meet each other. Like Judy , Stacy was the…
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Surgery/chemotherapy or chemotherapy/surgery for colon cancer
I was wondering why do some colon cancer patients have surgery and then chemotherapy, while others have chemotherapy and then surgery? Would you respond and let me know in which order you are and why.
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Stacy, Sponger & Judy On The Sharon Osbourne Show
Hi Everyone, Sponger, Stacy & Judy are on the Sharon Osbourne Show today. I just about fell over when Sharon announced there names. I said to myself I know those people!!! You Guys Were Great, Lisa