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hi im a newbie so need help please
hi all im new at this so will give as much info as i can i was diagnosed with colon cancer nearly 3 yrs ago i have had rectum removed and lymph nodes. and a colostomy fitted, i have now been in remission for the best part of 2 yrs, what is worrying me and i am very worried is that every site i go on about bowel cancer say…
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TO: neelieC
neelieC, I will thinking and praying for you tomorrow. I hope your first treatment is a breeze. I will tell you like I tell my sis: You are going to be WELL! Just keep the faith, and lean on us! Please let me know how the first treatment goes. I sent an e-mail to you on this site....I tried to send you one. Please check…
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PETCTScan Results...
Greetings all: When I was first diagnosed the primary tumor in my colon was about 2.5cm, there also seemed to be some complication with the surrounding area/tissues. There were several swollen lymp nodes and the colon cancer had metatisised into my liver. The liver showed three cancerous leasions about a cm in size, two on…
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oxilplatin
I am wondering what those of you on oxi have been told about drinking cold beverages. One nurse said avaoid cold beverages altogether, next nurse said 5 days after chemo, 3rd nurse said 10 days after chemo???? Would like my mom to have fruit smoothies and juicies but she is afraid to have anything cold. Thanks Erika P.s.…
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Update
Hi all, I had the bronch done this morning...A tumor was blocking my airway in the left lower lobe.(..sigh) A biopsy was taken and will get word on next office visit what to do next. That mountain is getting bigger. I hope we can fix it. Right now.. very groggy from meds and need to get rest. Love to all.. ~ Wanda
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Obituary/Eulogy
I've been working on my obituary and eulogy; this is not a dark process at all; often I've been called upon to give a eulogy, and felt inadequate because I really didn't know anything about that person or how they lived and thought.. once I have something written, I can tweak it and refine it until it's a really informing…
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Obituary/Eulogy
I've been working on my obituary and eulogy; this is not a dark process at all; often I've been called upon to give a eulogy, and felt inadequate because I really didn't know anything about that person or how they lived and thought.. once I have something written, I can tweak it and refine it until it's a really informing…
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Hello!!
Hello Everyone!!!! Hope the sun in shinning brightly for everyone today!!!! I had my breast biopsy yesterday. They won't let me go back to work until Friday. I am going to definity take today off. I am going to see what happens tomorrow. I really can't afford to be off right now. They did a core biopsy. I will know the…
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Memory
Hello Everyone, For the new members and to refresh the "memory" of us "oldies", Memory is a 27 year old friend I met while receiving my chemo last January. (04) She was orginally diagnosed with lymphoma and went through six months of treatment and went into remission for four months. This fall she was able to return to her…
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cea levels
My mother had Stage 3 rectal cancer and had her sugery July 8th 2004. Since then her CEA levels have been on the rise... August .7 September 1.3 October 2 She's recently had her cea checked but I'm not sure of the results. I left a message for the nurse to call me back. She is getting them checked again in May as part of…
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Thoughts......
Hi to my dear friends. This is going to be long, because I need it to be. Some of you know, but most probably don't. I am Stage IV, dxed Feb. 2004 (mets to the liver and left lung). I did the chemo route for 8 months but after 4 months of a "plateau", I chose to try alternative methods of wellness and healing. I choose to…
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new research
Mornin' all...errr...well maybe evenin over there. Just recently there was a news article on tv that talked about the research into "thalidomide" that could be ground breaking news for a cancer cure. Thalidomide as you may know was deemed to be the cause of genetical problems with newborn babies years ago. I wonder if any…
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Brother needs colostomy bag
Hello everyone, My brother has had the surgery and is home with me know...He has a very strong smell about him... can you help me with this....Also, the surgeon had told him when they were working on him that the cancer has spread to the lining of the stomach and there really was nothing else they could do for him, since…
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CT today -- usual nerves
Hi all. I'm going in for my 2-yr post surgery CT scan today. I was feeling OK about it but last night had a little break down (tears, didn't want to take the prep pills - my husband had to treat me like a 2 year old to take them!). It is just such a stressful thing....(not to mention not pleasant). I keep trying to send…
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Short and simple
"The greatest growth comes after the storm"
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Yep, it's THAT time...
Hello ALL!!!!! In case you've been MIA for the last few pages of this section, I took it upon myself to remind everyone of: WHAT: The SEMI-COLON SEMI-ANNUAL COLON PALOOZA! WHERE: Las Vegas, NV WHEN: October 25th-28, 2005 JUICY DETAILS: (Why yes, this does make me sound like a broken record...or for the "younger"…
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Juicing and Cleansing
Hi again! I want to begin by saying thanks to all for making me welcome and giving me a wealth of info. I have been doing it again: research! I have several people mention juicing and cleansing. I think I know what they are, but where do I find the recipes and ingredients. I am interested in the cleansing b/c I saw some…
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Thank You
I just wanted to take a moment to thank all the caregivers out there. After reading so many posts from loving, caring family members trying to learn about their loved ones disease, I started to reflect on my own battle this past year. Both of my sisters flew in from Colorado and Mass. to New York to be with me during my…
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Need advice
Hi all It's been a long time since I have posted. My husband has been on Erbitux for about a year and it has kept his lung mets from growing for quite awhile. We got the results of his PET scan last week and it wasn't good. He has a new growth in the liver and it shows a possible new growth in the rectum. The lung mets…
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Hi, I'm new!
Hi everybody! I just joined the site yesterday and wanted to sell hello to all. I'm 23 and was diagnosed with rectal cancer in November 04, at 22 years old. I've had pre-op chemo (FOLFOX + erbitux) and surgery on March 16. Surgery went well and I am recovering nicely. Sadly though, they found that the tumor broke the bowel…
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God... give me strength
Some days are just tough for me to get through. I am trying hard to stay strong and positive, but lately I'm living in fear. Fear that the cancer has spread to my lungs...fear that I won't make it. The last few days I can't sleep on my right side. The left side of my head hurts. Especially by my ear and jaw. My teeth ache.…
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FOLFOX6
I need some information. I have been visiting the website for about 4 weeks, trying to learn all I could about this disease that has blown my world apart. My sister was dx with stage 3 colon cancer about a month ago. The surgery is complete and that went beautifully!! Now we start chemo. Has anyone had FOLFOX6? Also, is…
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colorectal surgeon song
Is this the one you meant? http://www.catsprn.com/sounds/Colo-rectalSurgeon.wav
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Funny stuff!
OK.. Here's a funny for you: http://www.blueshdo.com/media/rectalsurgean.shtml You have to type the whole thing.. sorry
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More Poop
On the more serious side-(now that I have your attention) the following article discusses the value of the Fecal Blood Occult (sp) test, and compares the Drs in office test with the home test, stating that the Drs test IS NOT recommended for screening, and the home test is... Is this something that we semi-colons should be…
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More Thought (s) For The Day
Fecal Facts: http://www.smellypoop.com/poop.html
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Inspirational
For those of you who has never seen this... it's awe inspiring and deeply moving. www.interviewwithgod.com ~ Enjoy Luvnhuggs Wanda
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Insulin now??
Well, another chapter to the story. My new chemo is making my blood sugars raise. So....my doctor put me on insulin on a sliding scale. If it's not up, no shot in the tummy. If it is, yippee!!! It was running between 265-300 the night before I went to the doctor. Today it has been fine. Thank God. Just wanted you to know…
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Thought For The Day-(Alaskan Version)
"Life's journey is NOT to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "HOLY SALMON.. WHAT A RIDE!" author unknown.
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Neulasta
Anyone out there have experience with this injectable drug to increase white blood count during chemo? Would like to know how long it takes to kick in and any other information from your personal experience.