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Embarrassing Question
Hi All: I am 43 years old and was diagnosed on August 17, 2006 with Stage IV Colon Cancer. The cancer had spread to my liver and my lungs. On August 31st, I had surgery to remove the tumor in my colon and began chemotherapy in October. To date, I have had 5 treatments (5-FU, Oxaliplatin and Leucovorin), with the 3rd…
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update on lung surgery
I had my lung surgery on Friday. The good news is that they were able to do a wedge resection using VATS. My recovery is going SO much smoother than when I had a lobectomy using traditional surgery about 19 months ago. The bad news is that it is another metastasis. I'm feeling fairly calm. I just want to focus on a swift,…
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CEA question??? Does this mean anything????
Help, I am a little confused on the meaning of my CEA results. I am 32 and was diagnosed on September 18th. My first CEA result 11.85. I started radiation and chemo on October 23. The Dr. drew another CEA on November 15 and it was 6.85. I finished treatments on December 1 and that CEA came back as a 2.1. I am having…
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Cancer Survivor Comedy Stand Up
here's my first performance of my "after death experience" comedy bit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU3dK_arNGY
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What to do for Tender and Dry Mouth During Chemotherapy
My husband finished his second chemotherapy treatment on Monday (Avastin and Camptosar). Previously (for four months) he took Xeloda. He is experiencing dry mouth and, while he doesn't seem to have a lot of sores in his mouth, his mouth is tender. I'm watching spicy foods and acidic foods in his diet now. From your…
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Not always chemo
Hi all -- Mark had his fourth chemo on Monday, but had started having diarrhea on Sunday. We figured it wasn't chemo related, but always the suspect! When immodium, lomotil and tincture of opium did nothing to stem the tide, and he was getting daily fluids via his port, they did a stool sample. He has c. diff -- they…
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GOT THRU THE PETSCAN
Hi everyone. I managed to get thru the petscan yseterday. I was at the hospital for 4 hours. I was totally wiped out. Those compression fractures of the spine are grueling. Not being able to get around is horrible. I will have this kyphoplasty done on tuesday. It is supposed to be most effective but does have its…
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to Ginny 5 or Vinny1??
Thanks for the info on the enlarged lymph nodes. The multiple large lymphnodes were at 2 cm. That is pretty big. I have to wait and see what they are going to do next. your friend Fran
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hip pain
Hi, Anyone have lower back pain (ie top of buttocks) and hip pain, and have that be a symptom of colorectal cancer? My doctors are stymied...been in pain for 3 years. Had breast cancer 4 years' ago...
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Symptoms b4 diagnosis?
Looking for info about symptoms anyone had before diagnosis. I've been having problems for a while. Gyn is suggesting colonoscopy while primary doc is suggesting fiber & antispasmodics(sp?) for a few weeks to see if that doesnt't help. I've had a few relatives w/ colon cancer, and also several other types. Thanks for any…
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Tips for Nausea? What works ?
Hi all, Carl just turned in his pump today at noon. Overall, I think he has done remarkably well for his first go round. I do wonder what all of you do for nausea? He is on three different meds and is taking them religiously, but he is still having nausea. I have told him he needs to eat like a pregnant woman, small…
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Need good doctor in Los Angeles
I'm trying to find the best doctor I can for Mark, someone who specializes in rectal cancer stage IV patients. I've spoken with Cancer of Hope. They want $1050 (NOT including labs or scans) and have a long waiting list. UCLA never called me back - they had an answering machine at their "new patient hotline." I'm looking…
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xmas message
Hiya all. I am only home for the weekend and wanted to take this moment to wish you all the very best for XMAS before I travel away again to work.Jen and I both hope that XMAS is a happy time for you all.We sincerely want you all to have a safe and healthy new year.There are so many of you that are still fighting the demon…
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my english keeps on getting worst...
ooppss... what I meant before was that the Dr. said that "stable" doesn't mean that they are not dying....and I just had the blood test result today..went down again to 3.4....I'm verrryyy happy.....2 weeks ago was 4.5 and 1 months ago was 7.9..wwwweeeeeee God bless..
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Hatshepsut
Yes, you should eliminate (or seriously limit) the amount of ALL processed foods: ie, white sugar, white flour, etc. The less processed it is, the better it is for you. Luckily, (and I wish I utilized it fully it at the time) my treating oncologist was in a very nutrition focused center. I learnded some there, but wish I…
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NOT TO STEAL YING'S THUNDER
But seeing as it's past noon and no Friday Funnies have appeared, I figured I would share this little holiday anecdote: Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. " In honour of this season" Saint Peter said "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into…
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COOKIES!!!!!
Following this natural approach. I've been successful in cutting sugar in my diet and hadn't felt overly deprived (giving up cheese and potato chips is a whole 'nother story). However, with this holiday season, I'm feeling very deprived. Candy, cookies, goodies all over the place (except my house). I've done the whole "my…
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reply to emily's post
been trying to reply for 15 minutes..hope they improve this site soon... yepper, what we think about we bring about..
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From Vinny1
It says Ginny5 but actually I'm Vinny1, for some reason I have not been able to log on with my old name and password. My husband had his operation for rectal cancer Dec. 7th. Things could not have gone better. The illiac enlarged lymph node that I worried about for 4 months was benign. Just waiting for pathology to come…
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Answer to chemo and the common cold
Well, I spent the last year petrified that I was going to catch a cold and therefore chemo would have to be suspended. Meanwhile, I have now found out that as long as it is a viral infection (with low fever) and the blood count is okay, then chemo will go on as planned. The real negative piece of it is that you cannot take…
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ct results
Well..like I mentioned before, they are "stable" Dr. said that it doesnt mean that they are dying.he said that its been only 2 months.. but the good news is that my cea it's at 4.8 now..a dropped from 7.5...so I am happy... God bless u all Ileana
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Thyroid Cancer forum
Hi all, I just noticed that a post has gone unresponded to in the thyroid cancer forum since 12/7. Do any of you know anything about thyroid cancer. I feel bad about this post not getting any replies, although i do not know what to say to them because I do not know anything about it. Please help if you can, Susan H.
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THANK YOU ALL
thanks to all of you for your continued support. I saw my oncoligist this morning. He keeps an eye out on my blood count because of this anemia issue. I now developed over night a type of phlebtiis on the top of my foot. Just what I need. I thought it was a blood clot. Oncoligist says no, its from just not being able to…
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Study: Fast Colonoscopies Miss Growths
Saw this article and thought you guys would find it interesting: Tell your doctor to take his time during your next colonoscopy. Those who spent less than the recommended six minutes on the crucial part of the exam found one-fourth as many precancerous growths than those who lingered longer with the scope, a study found.…
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Colon Prep Question
I know this was discussed and posted awhile ago, but I guess I am too lazy to look back, but yesterday I saw my surgeon to discuss the dates for my pre-op colonoscopy and CT Scan along with the date for reconnecting my colon. Tentatively scheduled my colonoscopy for 29 Dec, but can't due to schedule conflicts, but wanted…
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Yee haw!
Hi Everyone- I thought I'd share our good news today. On Monday my husband had his first CT scan since diagnosis. We got great news today - all of the tumors have shrunk! We are very excited, needless to say. He's stage IV with more than 5 mets to the liver (one biggie and several smaller ones, plus some tiny ones on his…
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"Open Your Mind to Receive"
Hello you awesome Semi-colons! I recently found this stashed in my Alternative Medicine file and thought I would share it with y'all after reading FRANTIC's thread. I know I benefit from reminding myself from time to time..... From Catherine Ponder's book "Open Your Mind to Receive": You must be careful what you notice,…
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sad news today
This evening I found out my friend lost her battle with colon cancer. She was diagnosed in Oct 2005 with colon cancer that had spread to the liver. (Her and my father were diagnosed two months apart with CC liver mets.) She was on and off several chemos since then and never did they find one that helped. She then tried the…
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Need prayers for a small guy
I recently joined a "Mom and Tot's" group after moving to a new town. I was added to the email list recently. Today I was passed an email that was written by the woman who grooms my dog. I think this little guy can use all of our support and prayers. Thanks, Patricia Sadie, Our Noah is an inpatient at The Children's…
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STILL SHAKING W/ FEAR
I cannot shake this fear of multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the retroperitioneal area. I am overwhelmed w/ exhaustion. first w/the back issues and now with the lymphnodes. I cannot calm down no matter what I do. I am confined to the house due to my back. I like to sleep all the time to escape. I spoke to my oncoligist…