Colorectal Cancer
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naturopathic oncology specialist referrals
Hi everyone. I need some suggestions for a naturopathic doctor for my husband. We have been researching this and would love some personal referrals. Our goal for this doctor is a personalized supplement and nutrition plan. We have tried so many things and are currently on a very restrictive vegan diet, hubbies really…
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Anyone been treated in Mexico?
Been doing some research on other treatment options in Mexico. Anyone been/known anyone who's been treated there? Where? What happened? Worth the cost and trouble of travel? Thanks.
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WOW....
Thank you everyone for responding to my thread...It's so wonderful to be able to put people and places together....And Nanuk your right about getting people together...Daneen lived about 10 minutes from where I orginally lived... It's wonderful... Karen
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Where are you from?
as you can see from the number of responses, this is a popular question; it is also one of common interest to many because it might lend to a sharing of support, information,or just the fact that another semi-colon is close..another suggestion which probably won't materialize, but worth consideration; a part of the site…
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Spreading of Colon Cancer
Quick question - My dad was diagnosed in 5/02. Since then, his cancer has only come back in his liver. According to the oncologist today, he believes that the cancer will never go beyond his liver (back to colon, lungs, etc...) since it has been almost 5 years since diagnosis. Has anyone else received a similar message…
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Frantic - need support/advice
My dad was diagnosed in 5/02 with stage IV colon cancer. We have had severl surgeries and ablations. Until Sept. 06, his cea level never went above 17. Out of no where, it went from 3.9 to 55.1 in one month. Pet scan showed multiple spots (not very sure about this - conflicting opinion between onc and radilogist if all…
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Where is Sam 725?
Anyone heard from Sam725? I've praying all went well with her husband's surgery etc. Ginny
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Remembering TerriL
My good friend Terri, known as TerriL on this board, lost her battle with Stage IV colon cancer this morning, at 4AM Eastern Time. I met Terri on this board in January. We stayed in touch and met in person when she came to CA in the summer. When I saw her in May, she was a happy, hopeful and vibrant ball of fire. Her hair…
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New CC infoFighting the fight..
Fighting the fight... God bless you all.. http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,11773,00.htm?c=1004:5:1:2 http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,11788,00.htm?c=1005:5:1:2
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Spot on Liver
I was wondering if anyone has heard of Neulasta or Neupegen shots causing cysts or lesions on the liver. I am currently going thru the regimen for colon cancer and I was on treatment 9 out of 12 when we found this on CT scan after I had a bout with pancreatitis. Just wondering, I thought that I had read something about…
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Helping young kids deal with chemo..advice?
We have 2 kids ages 10 and 8. To be honest, I am very scared about the whole chemo thing. My husband doesn't start until Dec. 13th. I am very concerned how the kids are going to deal with what may happen to my husband because of the chemo. Does anyone out there have younger kids? How did you help them understand and deal…
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Hello everyone
How are you all doing? I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday I have a web address that I want to share with you all http://www.cfoa.org/ HUGS I hope your feeling well MUAH!
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Alternative/Complementary rx info
There was an article in the StarTribune about Penny George (husband is Medtronic ex-CEO). She had breast cancer 10 yrs ago and has become involved in Integrative Medicine where alternative treatments are used along or instead of the standard treatments. The Bravewell Collaboration is a project she helped to start and her…
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where are you from??
Hello everyone... I was wondering if people would let everyone know where they are from...I find it very interesting when reading people's messages and learning where they lay there heads.. I now live in Virgina, orginally from upstate NY... Karen
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Estrogen therapy
I am wondering if anyone out there has any advice or experience to share. I'm 25 and with all this I am now in early menopause. I'm ok with that and everything but my gynocologist wants to to start on estrogen therapy. I am really reluctant to do that because I know it increases breast cancer risk...especially beginning at…
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Wow
Thank you all for the warm welcome, I wish I had known about this site long ago. But I am here now and you have made me feel right at home. I have found my issues are no different from most. Like chemo brain, healing, and bathroom. But I am still here. :-) I forgot to mention I am from Virginia. an old country boy. horse…
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Cancer has metastasized to the brain
We got the results on Wednesday evening. My Dad has 2 tumours on his brain. To say the least we are devastated. My Dad's scans have continued to show NED everywhere else in his body. It's just so frustrating that his fight has been going so well and now this. We will meet with neurologists and radiation specialists this…
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Naturopath Dr. Tomorrow
Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a WONDRFUL Thanksgiving. Well, tomorrow I am taking my mom(& dad) to see a naturopath Dr. I am very excited to see what he has to say. My mom is already juicing, and eating a live/whole food diet,(NOT ON THANKSGIVING-BUT EVERYTHING WAS ORGANIC. I DID ALL THE COOKING-YIKES!!!) and taking some…
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VISIT W/ ORHOPEDIC DR.
Hello everyone. And thanks for your responses. Actually I am half falling asleep from these meds. that I am on to control the pain in my back. On Friday saw the orthopdeic DR. The reports from the MRI and catscan on the thoracic area in my back came back as compression fractures. The T8 compression states it appears to be…
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Hello everyone
My name is Russell, I am new to this site. I was just wanting to say hello, and tell you a bit about myself. I think this is the proper thing to do? I have read many of the comment and replys as I waited 2 weeks to get logged on. I am here now and hope I can help and be helped. I was diagnoised in July 04 with stage 3…
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Treatment and Side Effects
Hello: My dad is on a new treatment. I think it is called folfri with Avastin. Anyway, he appears to be handling it very well. 4 cycles and no real side effects. This has me concerned. Is it working? I know that sounds crazy but during all his previous treatments, he had side effects. I have to point out that he is now…
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gargle oil?
Anybody aamiliar with this one? (wierd) ? bud http://www.ayurvedaflorida.com/Research_non_ayurvedic_topics_health_disease_related/sunflower_seed_oil_gargle.htm
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erbitux and leg muscle weakness
Hi all...wondering if anyone out there on erbitux has experienced leg muscle weakness such that regular walking is an effort? Husband has been on erbitux for 10 weeks and has trouble walking around the block or around airports to make flights. He's been on Folfurri for 1 year and he's getting so very tired and weak.
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2 years ago today, the official fight began....
Today, 2 years ago, I was reeling from the diagnosis of rectal cancer. I also was in pain where the tumor was pressing against my tailbone. I was not aware of my family here yet, and pretty much went it alone. Luckily, the following March, I found you all!!! Luckier still, it was about the time the 'serious stuff'…
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Belated Thanksgiving Giggles
Hi All: A much belated Happy Thanksgiving from Beijing! We moved hotels and were left for a day without the Internet. Boy it was rough! Sorry for the late giggles, but hey, better late than never, right? Have a great week! Cheers, Ying = = = = = = What did the mother turkey say to her disobedient children? If your father…
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Contoversial Book re: cancer treatments
Anyone read "Flood Your Body With Oxygen"? A visit to Amazon.com shows 35 five-star testimonials. The information in this book is underwraps, controversial, hidden from the public and is/has been fought by the medical establishment. Would like to hear your thoughts...
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hello again everyone
hope everyone is ok and hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving. i know i have so much to be thankful for, and having all of you to talk to is definately one of them. god bless you all!!!
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The China Study
A book every cancer patient should read: CH 3: Turning Off Cancer Chapter 8: Common Cancers - Breast, Prostrate, Large Bowel-(crc) CH 17: Big Medicine-Whose health are they protecting?
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Anyone use Milk Thistle?
I asked the doc if it was safe for Mark to use this with chemo. I read it's okay with some drugs. He poo-pooed it like it would do nothing to help him. Any thoughts?
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Thank you
I really don't post that much cause I'm not that good at giving advice....but God !!! do I listen to all of you and Do you people realize how good you are ? Its been a 2 year journey...and you have all helped so much....It took me this long to really believe that we can make it....( I just need to work on my diet ) hahahah…