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Colonoscopy Results
Had my very first colonoscopy Friday, 12 January and the surgeon indicated everything looked normal and wants to do the reverse surgery soon. Have to admit that the prep, TriLyte, wasn't that bad. Mixed it with the lemon-lime flavored packet and used a nose clip each time I drank. The nose clip really helped.
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Vit C for stage IV approved by FDA
http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,11998,00.htm?c=1003:5:1:2
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to do or not to do? colostomy
Hi to everyone on the board. I have responded to several post on the board in the past but now I need some advice. For those of you who don't know me, I'm a stage 4 with liver mets survivor. I was dx in Nov 03, had colon resection in Dec 03 and first liver resection in Jan 04. Here's my problem (I wonder if I should even…
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Spongebob, (thank you :)
I posted a long message to you but I replied on my other message 3 pages back! I thought once you posted a message it bumped it to the top, oops! Please read (and anyone else) thanks Lucky
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Radiation
I am Stage IV with mets to the liver hoping for a liver resection (need slight shrinkage). It was decided that I would not have radiation due to the fact that since the disease had spread, and radiation only targets one area, that it would not be adviceable to do radiation on me. Of course, since I am no longer the proud…
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Stage IV - are we sending misinformation
Hi all - It's a long story and this is second hand, but a very good friend of mine met someone who has recently diagnosed CRC - Stage IV. This person has never posted on our board, but has lurked and read. My friend told me that her friend (the lurker) told her that there are "several" Stage IV patients on this board who…
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How long to heal from Liver resection
Hi all, I was wondering how long it took to completely heal from liver resection. Mine was done almost exactly a year ago. My scars are still a little sensitive and I have always felt some weird dull pains in the liver area. Anyone else experience this? I'm actually getting seeing Oncologist today for check-up and I will…
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Update
First let me begin by saying that I had a wonderful time Sat . at our mini Palooza . It was great to get a chance to meet everyone .Jerseysue Thanks so much for coming out here and making this all happen . A big thanks to your Sister for picking me up . Sue, Suzanne , Kerry , Kay and Jana I had a wonderful time and made my…
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Mark can't eat - Doctors putting him on chemo anyway. Need input.
Mark's trial is starting Tuesday. Last Wednesday the doc said he had to gain weight or he'd be off the trial. He's been feeling like crap for days with constant back pain and nausea. Still he's been making an effort to eat. Thursday he had both a CT scan AND a PET scan. That is a lot of radioactive fluid to consume not to…
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Help for blockages
Hi everyone! It has been a couple of years since I've visited this site, and I've missed it! I first posted when my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in 2003. You were all so helpful and encouraging, and I can't thank you enough. I'm here again for more advice from the experts. My mother is doing well except for…
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Attitude
I've posted this before, but there are so many newbies on here that I thought I'd run it by again. It was one of the things that really helped me and continues to. jams ATTITUDE There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. "Well," she said, "I think…
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HEAD COUNT, please
Alrighty semi colons (there is a drumroll sound here).... I need to nail down a head count of those who are either teetering or definitely coming to COLON PALOOZA 5 in NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. It will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2007 to Sunday, September 16, 2007. More details to follow, but at this time, I really need…
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Dilaudid vs morphine 4 bad pain
any one out there use dilaudid? i'm here with mark and he's suffering from back pain. the tylenol is not working. he's very concerned about becoming addicted to drugs. he's compromised - has no appetite. morphine in the past made him nauseus and he quickly became dependant, actually went through withdrawls after just a few…
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New here and scared to death. Would appreciate input?
Hi, just found this site. I had a colonoscopy on Friday after some blood in stool the week before (no other symptoms) and a malignant polyp was discovered (what's the difference between a polyp and a tumor?). Doctor said it was the size of the tip of his thumb?? ANYWAY, going back to doctor tomorrow for more details and…
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hello semi's
well finally i am starting to feel myself. surgery was 9 1/2 hrs, rough recovery. pain was bad couldn't use morphine drip. came home xmas day a blessing. still can't lay on sides so i lay on my back. i am sorry i have not been posting but i did read some. happy new year to all. let's keep slaying the dragon. this is our…
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Genetic testing anyone????
My oncologist is suggesting genetic testing due to my age (32). I met with a genetic counselor and he also agrees. Colon and reproductive cancers seem to be hitting the females on my father's side. Those of you who had the testing, was it worth it???? Do you feel better knowing the results??? I am unable to have children…
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Waiting for surgery making me crazy!!!
Hello everyone.... 32 year old/ stage III rectal cancer. Diagnosed September 18. Started 5FU and radiation on October 23/finished December 1st. Surgeon wanted to give me plenty of time to heal. I am seeing him this week to set a surgery date. He is shooting for end of January beginning of February. Does 8 weeks seem like a…
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Riddle....
What is better than "Paris in the Springtime"? What is better than the Rockettes @ Christmas? What was better than finding the prize in the box of cereal before your sibling did when you were younger? (even though you cheated by setting your alarm earlier than he did but nobody ever found out and your therapist is sworn to…
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The Beast Claimed Secret Santa
Kansas City's Secret Santa made the national news in November when he revealed his identity. He was a millionaire who gave $1.3 million over 25 years or so to needy individuals selected at random. Tonight he died of esophageal cancer. He looked so healthy on TV right before Christmas. I had followed his story over the…
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hairloss
This may just be me being vain.. But whats the best way to deal wth the hairloss thing. My hair is thining really bad. And is causing me to get depressed. Would it just be better/easier to just crew cut it and have it be done with. Or just keep watching it come out 30 strands everytime I touch or brush it? I would be…
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newbie here
Hi I'm Sally and Im 32 yrs old and live in Fl. I started chemo at the end of Sept. I just wanted to say hello and that i'm very happy to have found this place.. Sally
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Something is brewing...
Hmmm.....I can't place my finger on it, but something is brewing.... Something is in the making.... Something bigger than big is getting planned.... Details to follow.... Hmmmmmmmmm.....stay tuned.......(wink!) Stacy P.S. Ever notice how beer makes one write strange postings on Cancer Survivor Web Sites???
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unbelievable and so sad
i work for the visiting nurses and our agency does iv cases. whenever i see orders for 5fu i take a closer look at the details. today we got oders for 5fu for a patient referred to us by chop (children's hospital of philadelphia). the patient is a 15 year old CHILD who's being treated for a recurrence of colon cancer. he…
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DANCING WITH NED!
Saw my oncologists this morning and got the results from my CT scans. "No evidence of metastatic disease" in the lungs, abdomen or pelvis. The two spots in my liver remain unchanged and they still suspect both to be fatty cysts. They'll do another scan in July (along with colonoscopy). My bloodwork was all normal. The CEA…
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Colostomy Fear
Dear Friends: I just got back from a check-up and the PET scan showed that my rectum lit up. (The rectum was the site of my primary tumor, which we thought resolved completely using chemo only.) I go back to MDAnderson in late January for another CAT scan & flex sigmoidoscopy. And my CEA is less than 1. Now I'm frantic…
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Surgery Date Moved
Hi All, Well as you know, my mom had quit taking her Avastin treatments 3 weeks ago in order to have the surgery that will remove her left adrenal gland, which in turn, if all goes well, will make my mom NED!!! So, imagine my surprise when we went to see her onc and do routine blood work, and they say we are doing another…
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Just started takeing Vectibix
Hi all- Just curious if anyone else has started this drug. I just had my first infusion last week and now I have a wonderful acne-like rash on my face and chest. I am looking for a good moisturizer to use with the antibiotic cream to dry the rash. The only advice I reeceived from my oncologist is to chase the antibiotic…
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Thank you, my family
Thank you all for your warm thoughts and prayers. I am keeping busy, getting things settled, and replaying the fond memories of my daughter. When she was 'on', she was the kindest, most gentle person. I was not going to have any memorial, but then I realized I am not the only one who should be allowed to let go of their…
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Thank you
Thank you all...See, I'm already feeling better. You are all a balm to my anxious mind. I really appreciate all you've done for me. Ying, I have read Andrew Weil's book, but it was a long time ago. Long before I was diagnosed. I will have to pull it out again. Mary
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Friday Giggles
Hi Guys: Here are some giggles to help brighten your day a little :) Cheers, Ying =========================================== Male & Female Interpretations THINGY (thing-ee) n. female: Any part under a car's hood. male: The strap fastener on a woman's bra. VULNERABLE (vul-ne-ra-bel) adj. female: Fully opening up one's self…