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CT results
Hello, gang. I haven't posted much lately because this infection has laid me low. I completed my FINAL treatment of FOLFOX with Avastin a week ago last Tuesday and had my CT scan on Tuesday of this week. After 7 months of chemo, I have one new nodule in the lining of my abdomen. No idea what it is yet, but I don't like the…
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CT/PET Scan
Hi Friends, On Wednesday I met with my oncologist for a follow up appointment. It's been two years since my diagnosis of Stage 3 colon cancer. I received a colon resection followed with the Folfox regimen. My original CT scan showed three small spots on my lung. The largest of the three was biopsied and found to be a…
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Splenda pt 2
I have looked at natural alternatives and have for the most part followed. I purchased some fructose from the health food store when I was in TX. I have started drinking water and green tea occasionally (which is one thing I can't stand without some sweetener) and once-in-a-blue-moon something else. I have essentially…
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Chemo to begin
Hi everyone. Thanks to every single person who responded to me... you all are so great. Made me feel very loved and special. Please give yourselves a hug from me. :) My onc and I have decided to start with CPT-11 & Erbitux this weekend. Then, if no scary reactions, we will add avastin in 2 wks. He told me if I say to go…
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please help
This was sent to me and is a very worthy cause. Please take a minute and look this over.http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/ Thank you and God bless each of you
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My mom
Well my mom did her 2nd treatment of Folfiri and she has had a lot of diarrhea. Her blood counts are low even with the procrit and neulasta shot. She is being admitted into the hospital for a blood transfusion and to regain strength so she can continue chemo next week. Any advice or similiar experience. Could this be a…
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Stage IV survivor w/inoperable cancer polyps?
Hi, my brother has just had surgery and the doctor has found that the cancer has gotten to his fatty tissues and his small intestines, some of which could not be removed. Through reading the site, I've found that some survivors have had their tumors shrunken after going through chemo. May I ask if others have been in my…
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Post Surgery Ileus
Hi again, Thanks so much for all the replies to my earlier post about post surgery problems I have been having. I am out of the hospital finally after being readmitted post surgery because of cramping and vomiting. I am at home but very afraid everytime that I eat something that my intestines are going to block or decide…
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colorectal cancer/colostomy
My father just found out he has colorectal cancer. He is going to start radiation/chemo next week for 5 weeks. They are trying to shrink the tumor, if that does not work, then he will have the surgery and the colostomy. I would like to get in touch with someone that has a colostomy and how it effects your daily life. He…
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Splenda
What do you think about Splenda as a sugar alternative. Most of the research I have found indicates that it is a "safe" alternative. I say "safe" in that it should still be used sparingly.
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update on CAT scan
Well- the cat confirmed the ultrasound in that there are multiple lessions on the liver- so my love is now officially stage 1V..he will be starting standard chemo (xeloda and irinotican)and we are hoping to be able to find avastin (it has been approved in Canada but the onc isn't sure we actually can get it???) Would love…
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surgery cancelled
I don't know if it is good or bad, but frankly; I am relieved. My surgery was cancelled. The PET scan, finally got the results today (delayed results because of hurricane Rita evacuation). The PET scan shows positive lymph nodes up the entire hilar region on the right side, meaning the only effective surgery would be an…
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re ozzie doctor;
Has anybody heard of John Holt, who has been using a different type of cancer treatment, involving radiowaves and eschewing chemotherapy. A colleague of his has set up a practice here in dublin, and I would love to hear if anybody ahs info about this, or know anybody who has gone for this type of treatment.
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I lit a Cyber Candle for Us
I lit a candle at this site for you all and your families. The initials are TBH. Each candle has initials to allow them to be identified. You will be able to see it for 48 hours from now at 8pm eastern time. www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm
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CT Test Results...
Greetings all: For those of you who aren't familiar w/ my story here it is...I was DX'd last December with Colon Cancer w/ Liver Mets. I had small tumor in my sigmoid colon and three lesions on my liver. Since then I have undergone 12 cylces of chemo, a colon resection, and 5 wks of radiation. Last week I had a CT Scan...I…
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MRI brings good news!
Hi everyone - We were suppose get results tomorrow but the nurse just called to confirm the liver spot is NOT cancer! My mom was diagnosed in March 2004 with Stage 3 Rectal Cancer. On a routine follow up a spot appeared on her liver and there was a strong suspicion for malignancy. We got confirmation it's just a sist! I'm…
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Emotional battle during treatment
In looking back on my experience with cancer, I often think about the many emotional issues I dealt with, issues that were separate from my day-to-day struggle with the cancer itself. And, I wonder what I would want to change if I had to go through it all over again. I believe that most of us going through cancer treatment…
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CT Scan Today
Hi everybody, We just got back from a 2 week vacation with the kids! Byron wanted to take them to see all kinds of neat stuff so we travelled over 5000 miles by motorhome in 16 days!!! So now we are back to business! This morning he goes in for a CT scan (the first after his 12 rounds of FOLFOX with Avastin and his colon…
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Post Surgery problems
I'm back in the hospital. I had surgery , rectum removed, j-pouch and temporary ileosotmy on Sept 9th. Now I am back because of 3 separate cramping and vomiting attacks. They dont seem to know hwhat is wrong and its very frustrating. Antone with similiar experience? Adhesions, ilioum kinks, discoordinated small intestines,…
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New Member
Hi, Everyone... I just found this forum tonight. I thought that perhaps I could be of help to someone who may be going through what I went through 18 years ago after I was diagnosed with cancer of the mesentary at age 37. The mesentary is the blood supply to the small intestine. The cancer was wrapped around the majority…
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THANK YOU!
Hey all! Thank you for the birthday greetings. I headed into the bush of Northern Minnesota for a wonderful canoeing/camping trip at the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. We were able to see some prehistoric pictographs painted on the rock walls that we canoed past. Had a wonderful picnic on a sun-warmed rock and then had to…
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Hospice
Hi all. Just wanted to drop a quick note and let you all know that Scott is going into Hospice. There is a place called Gilcrist down here that, from what I hear, is a wonderful place. Scott is more comfortable now. He is on a lot of morpine, but still has his sense of humor. His oncology nurses came to visit him. They…
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Xeloda versus 5FU
I have a question for anyone who has experience with both oral 5FU and infusion 5FU. Although my scans recently came back clean (I was diagnosed stage 4 in May of this year), my oncologist still wants for me to complete my chemo cycles (I have five left and I dread every one of them). But the side effects get more intense…
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update on my wife, stage IIIc CRC
Hi all, just wanted to pass along great news regarding my wife Kim. It has been one year since her diagnosis and surgery. Five months of FOLFOX6. She is doing beautifully and is NED! CEA of 1.0, all blood and liver measurements normal, scans clear! She is still regaining her strength and dealing with the neuropathy…
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correct spelling for becky
Regimes used in the treatment of this disease: 5-Fluorouracil 5-Fluorouracil + Leucovorin Capecitabine FOLFIRI (Irinotecan + Leucovorin + 5-Fluorouracil) FOLFOX 4 (Oxaliplatin + Leucovorin + 5-Fluorouracil) FOLFOX 7 (Oxaliplatin + Leucovorin + 5-Fluorouracil) Irinotecan Mitomycin Raltitrexed XELOX (Capecitabine +…
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to littlejulie
I know your mom is getting a mri today and i just wanted to let you know she is in my prayers. Again, when my dad was first diagnosed he had to have a mri too as a result of them finding a spot on his liver, but again, it was just that - a hemangioma. Good luck and let us know as soon as you find out. Susana
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DAD IS NED!
Well after having a little scare this past week with my dad's scans, it has turned out the little "spot" on his lung is truly nothing. In fact, the radiology report didn't even mention anything about it. My dearest dad is now 8 months post chemo and almost 1 1/2 years post surgery for stage 3 colon ca, and thankfully and…
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Happy Birthday to Emily (2bhealed)
I wish a wonderful day to my fellow juicaterian!!!! Emily, we thank you for your insight, wisdom and sincerity. You are awesome and I truly hope you have a wonderful birthday weekend!!!! Lisa P.
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Acid vs. Alkaline
Good Morning, I was wondering if anyone has used any type of supplement to raise the body's alkaline level. My Dad is as acid as a body can get and from what I have been reading, cancer causes that. Being acidic prevents the body from being able to optimally fight anything. I have also read about some studies that showed…
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CT scan on Tuesday
Ladies and Gentlemen: Just wanted to let you know that I DID complete my final treatment of FOLFOX w/Avastin this week, in spite of having a nasty headache and sinus infection that got carried away due to low white count. I don't feel the greatest right now, but it's OVER!! Please remember me next week when I have my CT…