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Hello& No Biopsy Results Yet
Hi All, I just got back from a big ole camping trip to the Great North Woods in Maine. I finally got to see a moose. I have an appointment on Thursday to see the surgeon. I gues I will find out the results of the biopsy then. I noticed a couple of people who wondered "What biopsy?" Well, I had had some bleeding for the…
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Cancer - Nutrition/Exercise Tips
Hi! Here is the end of the article I have been posting. Enjoy. And, as for number 11....we can take a break in Vegas! Cheers, Maura _________ 10.Don't forget your flax. Flaxseeds contain two cancer-preventive compounds: omega 3 fatty acids and lignans, which may reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer. Ground…
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Anyone had Ablation done (liver) while on Folfox?
In February, my dad had ablation done to zap one spot on his liver (very small). At the time his CEA was 2.8. It had decreased during the previous months while he was on treatment. In April his CEA climbed to about a 6/7. He had a PET scan and it was negative. All it showed was the healing in his liver from the ablation.…
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sharing my good news
Hi everyone, I some very good news. My daughter is on vacation in Las Vegas with her boyfriend of 9 years. They were high school sweethearts. She called last night to say she is engaged. I am so happy for her and can't wait to start planning a wedding. I can't wait to see her diamond. Maureen
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Need advice about infection
I am so grateful for this board. Most of my knowledge about this disease has come from all of the courageous, caring and supportive people on this board. I pray for a cure and for all of you. My question concerns my husband who completed his treatment in February for Stage III rectal cancer. He has pain and a lump in his…
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Thanks for the Welcome
Hi all - Betsy here. I am new (posted a few days ago). Thanks so much to all who provided me such a warm welcome. I can tell you are a great bunch - you all made me feel better and much less alone. Gotta question. Wonder if anyone has had results like these........ I am stage IV. Prior to my colon surgery in early June I…
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CT results
Well, not good news, but not bad news... there are two growths in my lungs; next to my thoracotomy scars. It was read as most likely inflammation (like a cold/virus) but cannot rule out metastatic disease. So I am getting another scan in 2 months. The largest of the 2 was 8x9mm. Very small stuff. It isn't in the lymph…
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Anti-Cancer diet....tips 7-9
Hey there...Happy Monday! Thought I would continue this from last week. Here are a few more tips to keep us healthy.... Have a great day. Cheers, Maura ________ 7. Change your oils. Oils that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (i.e., fish and flax oils) have anti-cancer properties. Studies in experimental animals have shown…
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Update on Scott
Hi all, I've been reading the posts and thank everyone for your concern. I too am worried about Judy. Scott is not doing well. He is vomiting about every 2 hours. His weight is down to 118lbs. I can't handle watching him lose his battle. Last night I just started crying and couldn't stop. I can't believe this is all…
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hi everyone! i'm new here...
..i'm new here. I start by saying that i'm not the one with problems, my boyfriend's father is. So i just want to do something for him cause he is in a very bad move. His father has colon cancer, and now he is doing chemoradiations, and i don't know for sure when is the surgery... today he find out that the blood tests are…
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Use of Dietary Supplements
Has anyone heard anything about the dietary supplement Avemar? My sister is a dietian and ran across a study that was conducted in 2003. The study published in the British Journal of Cancer states and compares the effectiveness of standard anti-cancer therapies along with standard anti-cancer therapies plus a dietary…
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Me again... and this time I really need help
Hi All~ I haven't been around in awhile, haven't posted in even longer even though I have tried to read everyday until the past few weeks. Just when I thought cancer was the hardest thing I would ever have to go through....along comes my husband telling me he no longer loves me and wants a divorce. There are two sides to…
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Update & TX petition to fight this CRC
Mom finally was healed July 3rd. She has no more pain and no more cancer, thanks to the grace of God....I still am in denial and shock because this just doesn't seem real to me....... I was told today that on a Colerectal website...a group is petitioning to have Pres. Bush change the recommended testing age for Colorectal…
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Post Treatment depression
Hello. My name is Patricia and I was diagnosed with Stage III (first node was positive) colon cancer 10/5/04 (the day after I turned 27 and was having my colonoscopy). I insisted on moving my treatment right along because I wanted to be done with this ASAP. I had the colon-resection surgery, or joined the semi-colon's as…
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Should I be worried?
Hi all -- I'm having a maniac moment and need a sanity check. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in April '03, stage 2. Had radiation/chemo six weeks, followed by lower anterior resection (no bag), followed by 6 more months of chemo (5FU/Leukovorin). I have been cancer free for 2 years. I have been going to weight watchers…
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to nettie
Hiya sweetie. I posted separately as I wanted to make sure you saw this. As usual my posts are late..snail mail from oz. Time zones always have me posting last. I just wanted to say that Jen and I are here praying that you will be able to tolerate your next treatment and that it will kick those tumours into oblivion. We…
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Grandma Judy
Has anyone heard from Judy or have I justed missed the post. Kaye
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Book
Hi all, From time to time I've seen posted here books on nutrition and books for understanding cancer. I just read, "Help me live: 20 things people with cancer want you to know" by Lori Hope (her real name). Lori is a lung cancer survivor and the book relates her personal stories as well as stories from patients, doctors,…
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sitting.down.hurts???
Hi all..have a question.. had surgery a year ago.my tumor was very low.. didnt end up with a bag..had allmy treatments. finally back to work..my question is this. in my job ( i work with kids..yeah i am nuts) i dont sit down a lot.i will do an art project..read story.. but at intervals I am always moving.. but once a week…
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Hey Emily How did the 5K go?
I am curious. Go Emily! Taunya
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CT results on Monday
I got my CT on Thursday.... and now I wait. I have a busy weekend - to keep my mind off results and my parents are coming into town on Sunday. I am VERY nervous this time around. I haven't had any activity since 5/04, but I am scared!! Think of me Monday morning (central time for my world wide pals). Hope you all have a…
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Avemar
Has anyone heard anything about the dietary supplement Avemar? My sister is a dietian and ran across a study that was conducted in 2003. The study published in the British Journal of Cancer states and compares the effectiveness of standard anti-cancer therapies along with standard anti-cancer therapies plus a dietary…
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Starting Chemoradiation on Tuesday...
Greetings, I start chemo/rad on Tuesday. I'm calling this part of my treatment "Pummel Mode", time to kick the crap out of this disease. My regiment is as follows: Radiation for 5 days a week for 5 weeks, chemo for 4 days straight, off for 25 days, then chemo for 4 more days. My chemo cocktail has changed as well, I'm…
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? about different chemo drugs
My dad started off being treated with Eloxatin(Oxaplatin)but after his first 4 treatmens they did a CATScan and the tumor had grown so now they have switched him to Uri-t-can(sorry I'm spelling it like it sounds I don't know correct spelling). Has anyone been treated with this chemo drug or Eloxatin or know anyone who has?…
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ct results not good
hello all. i got my ct results and meet with the onc on monday. it showed progressive disease. the tumor in my left lower lobe is twice the size it was just in may and i have one in my medial sternum and prgression in the nodes. i expected some growth but not like that. i write this with many tears flowing from my eyes not…
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Anti-CA Diet - tips 4-6
Hi again, Here is the continuation from yesterday. Hope you enjoy! Cheers, Maura I did notice that in the soy section, Edamame - or the beans themselves - aren't mentioned too much. They are so good lightly steamed and added to a salad, or eaten on their own. See what you think. ______ 4. Switch from red meat to seafood.…
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Moms First Birthday
Hi Everyone, Today is my mom's one year post surgery date! One year ago today the Stage 3 tumor and one positive node were removed and she was officially considered CANCER FREE and still is. Today she is back to work feeling and looking great. Tonight we're going out for dinner and getting a birthday cake that says "Happy…
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Survivorship Notebook
I saw this on the LAF website, if anyone is interested. No charge except for ship and handling. Make a donation or buy a wristband while you are there. http://www.store-laf.org/nt001.html Barb
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New Diagnosis
Hi all - my name is Betsy. I've been reading this board the last couple of weeks and thought I would announce myself and ask for any thoughts you all have. I was diagnosed on 5/23 following a colonoscopy. Turns out I am stage 4 - 1 "very tiny" met to the liver. I had colon surgery on 6/7 and just started back to work this…
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The Anti-Cancer Diet
Hi there! I found some pretty good info - not too technical and easy to grasp. Here is a portion and I can continue to post the rest; thought the whole thing would cause eye strain! I have started with the first three of the 12 tips. If anyone wants, I can list the link.... Have a great day!! Cheers, Maura THE ANTI-CANCER…