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Hey, How are the guys doing, today!
It has been brought to my attention, by someone who shall remain nameless, that my previous thread about some issues with my weight, has left the male population uneasy about posting. My apologies. Never meaning to offend anyone, especially my hunky, speedo wearing, scar toting Semi-Colon men, I offer you this thread. You…
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My web page
I will be 2 years cancer free tomorrow. I finally did a web page. The title is surviving rectal cancer . Maureen
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Curious - How are all my girlfriends doing?
Ladies? How we doing with out weight loss issues? Hate to tell you this, but I gained a couple of pounds. This is the strangest, weirdest time of my life. I can't figure out what the hell my body is doing. Now, I exercise VERY hard 2 days this week, and moderately 2 others, watching my calories,and I step on the scale to…
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Nutritional Tip
Good morning all. We all know this, but here's a reminder: Eating the recommended five or more servings of vegetables and fruits each day could, by itself, reduce cancer rates by more than 20 percent, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. So, go eat some veggies :) Love to all, Barb
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Thanks
Hi everybody, I just wanted to say thanks for all your words of encouragement - you give me great strength. My husband (Byron) is doing well right now. He just finished his 10th round of chemo and never ceases to amaze me with his energy. Thank you for reminding me that miracles do happen - sometimes I get caught up…
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butt joke :)
Maybe you've heard this already: It was this little girl's first day of school, and the teacher asked her what her name was. She replied, "Happy Butt." The teacher said, "Honey I don't think that's your name. You need to go to the principal's office and get this straightened out." So she went to the principal's office and…
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colon cancer bracelet???
Is there a bracelet out there for colon cancer survivors? There sure are a lot of us. Arlene
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Hello fellow semi-colons
Just wanted to check in and say hello to everyone. It's been a little more than 2 years since my surgery and I feel great. This is a wonderful website and has helped me a lot. I want to say thanks again to all the regulars who are always willing to answer questions. Thanks, Arlene
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NUTRITION TIP OF THE DAY
Nutrition Tip Of The Day Brought to you by Bally Total Fitness http://www.ballynutrition.com Do you skip breakfast? If so, you might feel fine and full of energy for the first few hours, but this will wear off as the stress of the day adds up. Don't run on empty. It's difficult to regain an entire day's worth of energy…
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Officially a semi-colon
Hi everybody,I havn't been on in quite a while.I had my surgery on June 14th and was released from the hospital on June 19th. I feel suprisingly good.They took out 16 inches of colon & rectum 38 lymph nodes with only one showing evidence of cancer.But the radiation had done its job.THANK GOD!!! I have an Illiostomy for 6…
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You won't believe this!!!
Mom-stage 3 crc=taken Avastin,5FU,Oxi ect....stopped the Avastin 2 weeks ago and began Eributox....after a week..abdomen swelling..not sure if colostomy related ect...so she refuses treatment last WEd. until they find out what is going on with her stomach...Sunday her leg swells...long story short...2 blood clots in her…
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Another Update of Scott
Hi all, hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day (well here in Baltimore anyway). Well, Scott is back in the hospital again. He went in on June 6 and was released this past Saturday (at least he was home for Father's Day). Then Sunday night into Monday morning he was vomiting again. Had to bring him back to the ER. He…
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just checkin in
hello all. i have been off chemo now since dec and the results of my last scan were what one would expect. i dont go for another scan until aug. anyway we took our first family vacation ever and had such a great time. although i am enjoying my time off chemo i feel like at the same time i am not doing anything to kil this…
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NUTRITION TIP OF THE DAY
Nutrition Tip Of The Day Brought to you by Bally Total Fitness http://www.ballynutrition.com Specific situations can trigger unhealthy eating habits. To identify these times, keep a food log that records what and when you eat as well as what stressors, thoughts or emotions are at play. You should begin to identify patterns…
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Adding another Lance Bracelet
Well my fellow semi-colons, tomorrow is my 1 year cancer free anniversary. I have decided to take Emily's lead and wear an extra Lance bracelet for every year without cancer. So...tomorrow morning on goes another one. Just to reflect for a moment. This site has been and continues to be a God send. To have a place to go and…
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update-Stage III CRC- and question re: spleen
Hi, I don't post often but check the board almost daily. Lots of great folks and information here. Several months ago I mentioned my wife's case-diagnosed Oct. 04 at age 45, Stage III, 10 of 14 nodes positive. She completed 12 Folfox 6 treatments in May. The news is good, she is NED with normal CEA and no cancer evident on…
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Update on my mother-Stage IV cc
It took a while in deciding to write this update about my mother
but your responses and prayers give me hope in not giving up and do whatever I can to help my mother battle this fight
.I just went to pick up her report from her PET scan that was performed last week and it indicated that he has developed a 2cm node in her…
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Anyone heard from Judy?
I'm concerned. Haven't heard anything in a while. Please let me know. Thanks. Barb
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Need Your help
Hi all....am sending this out in desperation, my husband 42 diagnosed with colon cancer with mets to lining of stomach wall...tell us no cure, it has been a year, was doing well, came back with in 6mths, is now experiencing 2nd bowel obstruction, kidney functions are too high to continue his chemo (oxaliplatin). They tell…
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Carbs
OK, I'm on the fence here.. I have a respected practitioner, other semi-colons, DRs, etc. weighing in on both sides; the consensus of opinion falls on the argument that cancer cells are sugar burners, and that a cancer patient eating carbs is not unlike throwing gasoline on a fire.. whaddayathink semi-colons? Bud
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Carbs
OK, I'm on the fence here.. I have a respected practitioner, other semi-colons, DRs, etc. weighing in on both sides; the consensus of opinion falls on the argument that cancer cells are sugar burners, and that a cancer patient eating carbs is not unlike throwing gasoline on a fire.. whaddayathink semi-colons? Bud
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And Nutrition Tip O' The Day
Hi there - This will be a quick start to a thread. I am off to the hospital today; my father is having his stomach removed (tumor found about two weeks ago)...... And I am talking about food?? Okay, here we go. Today can be like a relay. I'll start and then hand it off!! My thought for the day is to - as much as we can -…
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Fitness Tip 'o The Day
I found this one this morning: Exercise Helps Battle Effects of Cancer Treatments Here are two studies that blow traditional theories of how to treat and recover from cancer out of the water. Rather than rest, aerobic exercise and strength training have emerged as the keys to reducing the pain and fatigue that accompany…
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Port removed - now what?
Hi all There is no better group to turn to for advice, so here goes: My husband had his port-a-cath removed today (the doctor did it in his office). He developed an ulcer in the skin over the port and the doctor said the tissue around the port was infected. My husband is still getting Erbitux once a week and this is…
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Latest Battle
Well I am compelled to write about the latest battle in my mom's life of living with cancer...since you all out there are the only ones that can really relate. My mom is stage4 cc with mets to liver and abdominal area. She has been accepted as a Patient for the chemical heated wash of the abdomen while doing a liver…
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My relay for life walk
Hi, I participated in a relay for life walk last w/e. It was a wonderful experience and I wasl glad that I finally feel well enough and was able to attend. I would like to thank Barb who sent me her banner. We were the only team with one. I walked with it for a while and then proudly hung it on our tent. Maureen
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AND...Your Fitness Tip o' the day
Make Your Body Burn More Calories by: FitnessandFreebies.com Metabolic Rate is the rate at which the body burns up calories. A body that consumes 2500 calories a day, and burns 2500 calories a day will stay at that weight. A body consuming 2500 calories daily but burning only 2000 will gain weight at the rate of about 1lb…
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NUTRITION TIP OF THE DAY
"Rice" to the occasion. Rice is a great alternative to pasta and potatoes. It provides a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, and can even be a good source of calcium. To increase your fiber, choose wild or brown rice. To add flavor to rice, add herbs and spices, use it with stir-fry, add beans and sauces like marinara,…
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visit my blog
Hey fellow Semi-Colons...visit my blog and tell me what you think. The writing is almost a form of therapy for me and helps to keep everything in perspective...otherwise I'm gonna go crazy! Thanks, Brian. http://briansjourney.blogspot.com
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Mom-Colorectal Stage 3-4
Looking at some of the discussions gives me hope - because Surgeon did not. They opened Mom up for double colostomy because her bowels were blocked supposedly from a contained 10 cm tumor but everything was ok and could be cured. After surgery has now said it looked pretty bad, and has spread to all of her female organs…