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CP 6 - West Coast Swing!
WOW!! Colonpalooza 6 in San Francisco!! That's just a little south of Vancouver... too cool! I'm not into long-term planning mode yet but it would sure be fun to take it in. Pam and I have only been to the airport there and have promised each other we would make a return trip. October '08 sounds like a good time to do it!!…
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Another CEA question
Hi all, Summary: Dx with rectal cancer 4/05, treated with chemo/radiation and then local excision; recurrance 4/06, treated with AP resection/colostomy and 9 cycles of Folfox chemo ending 11/06. All my CEAs had been less than 1 or 1 until 4 weeks ago when it had risen to 3.5. CT scan had questionable area of markings but…
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HIGH WHITE CELL COUNT.
Hi, I am always lurking, but seldom post. Just wondering if any of our long term survivers have had high white cells. I am just a little bit worried.
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A little bit concerned
Hi Everyone, I have posted a message about my wife a a few months ago and I remember receiving great responses from lots of people and I am still very Thankful of all of you The reason I am starting a new topic is because I have a few concerns about myself: I have a history of Acid reflux GERD problems In fact I have…
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need good vibes
Hi everyone. I haven't been around too much lately, but have been battling this monster for years. I was diagnosed stage 3, but moved up to stage 4. I now have mets in lungs, bones, and a new dot in my liver. All is fine. I was on a study drug that is working well - been on it since 5/07. My only concern is that my right…
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delay of treatment
Hi All, Lots of good news out there. I am always happy to hear about NED and such, aniversaries, naked dancing, etc. Sorry to whine. My treatment was delayed this week, it really bummed me up. My WBC was 2,200. Guess that's too low. Is this pretty common?? How do you build it back up, my onc nurse said you couldnt do…
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NED 18 MONTHS OUT
Just got the results back 18 months out and still NED. Dx stage III 11/05 treatment xeloda (Capecitabine) /radiation then surgery followed by heavy doses xeloda. Only problem is a moderately low count of my platelets from radiation but Onc says that will improve. Wishing the same outcome for everyone fighting the beast.
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4 year colonoscopy
All clear! this is three years in a row. First year f/u had one one polyp but clean since then. Yeah! She
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We made it! 16 YEARS!!
16 years ago today my beau took me to the county fair. And the rest is history (and herstory...lol). We are going to dinner tonight, He brought home an armload of red roses....WOW! Hugs, Kathi
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Just checking in...
Hi All, I have been so busy reclaiming my life that I haven't had a chance to say howdy in a while. So Howdy! I have been thinking of you all and sending NED vibes out there for each and every one of you every day. Still get tired easily, but I am actually planning stuff again, learning to play the piano with neuropathy in…
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Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Jorie and I just had my second go-round with my second resection. my Cancer was a stage II. I'll be starting chemo and radiation in a few weeks. I'm having difficulties with this resection that I didn't have the first time around and I'm wondering if anyone had the same problems. My resection was…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - EARLY
Since I will be unplugged tomorrow and not a work, I thought I would post it early. Here we go: An old lady has put her life savings in a safe place but she can never remember where it is. To remind herself, she has written the location down in a secret code. While she is out, a thief breaks into the house and finds the…
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short question
I am stage 3 dx 5-07, surgery, 7 of 12 iv chemo done, 5 of 28 radiation (with Xeloda) done. Last pet scan doc said was good, no signs of anything anywhere else. my questions are what happens after that. maybe i am planning my party to soon, but will that be it, get my port out and start living my life again? Will they be…
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Jana
Anyone heard from Jana? She has not logged in since August... This is Claudia. A stage 3 rectal cancer survivor from May 2005. Had chemo, radiation, surgery. still having follow up tests. scans clean. last week had pericardial and pleural effusion but no mets. echo okay. having another echo in two weeks. a bit freaked out…
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Question about Minerals
My Grandma is stage 4 colorectal cancer that metastasized (sp?) in the liver. She's been hospitilized for the last 2 weeks because her body isn't producing enough calcium and electrolytes. She went to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester yesterday but they sent her back to her home hospital today, my family and I are waiting for…
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Radiation and Xeloda
Hi everyone, I was dx on 5-15-07, T2N2M0, surgery and 7 IV chemo tx completed. Now I am on a radiaiont treatment of 28 sessions, completed 5. Have been gettin sick alot, was wondering if anyone had this kind of treatment. I am taking 8 400mg of Xeloda daily, its kicking my but.....any thoughts out there? I get sick to my…
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A GREAT video.....from one of ours...
http://www2.oprah.com/health/oz/oz_20071022_350_106.jhtml?promocode=HP33 From dsladich.....thank you, dearheart!!! Hugs, Kathi
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update
wanted to thank everyone for your response to my post of Oct 14...thanks for your prayers and encouragement...we are taking things as they come....he has tried reikki twice and has found it very relaxing..still lots of edema and ascites and no energy..very difficult to climb stairs In response to Mark asking about all the…
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Juicer
Hi everyone i know this has been posted many times but thought i would go easy way so i am looking for a juicer can you please give me the BEST one to purchase? Thank you
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20 years survivor
Yesterday I received a call from a survivor group that I called the other day. They where going to match me with someone that have been through the same....She is a 67 year old lady that was DX with colon cancer stage III back in 92. In 95 it came back to the lungs ( then stage IV ) she had more chemo and have been NED…
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Serenity
Hi to all, This has probably been posted before but maybe someone has not heard it. I love the words and meanings. Serenity is yours, When chaos looms seek the sweet surrender of simplicity, Gaze above at the glassy sky, feel each blade of green beneath your feet, listen to the sound of faith like reed flute playing inside…
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Friday Riddle Answer
Cheryl (crg123) was VERY close and SpongeBob unfortunately did not have the right answer, so I have to assume he was stumped or maybe just being nice :) Answer: commas and the word "and".
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Stage 4 in the peritoneum lining and 2 out of 16 limpth nodes.
Stage 4 in the peritoneum lining and 2 out of 16 limpth nodes. The Cancer has spread to the peritoneum lining. The Oncologist at Central Baptist in Lexington Ky. told us that in his 20 plus years, he has never seen anyone live more than five years with this. We are looking for anyone who has experience with this and,…
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CEA Spike/Switching Treatment
Question: Has anyone had a large spike in their cea afer switching treatments. My dad switched from vextibux/campostar to 5 flu/erbitrux, and campostar and his cea shot up 115 points in 2 weeks. Anyone had such a reaction? In the past, his cea has never climbed like this while on treatment (whether it was working or not).…
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Have u tried this ?
http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/ I liked the website because they are not selling you anything... I will try this starting tomorrow and I will go on a 100 % ( well maybe (90 % )raw vegetable/fruit organic diet.... Feeling better !
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peritoneum
we have a diagnosis of stage four cancer, bowel portion removed and reconected. anyone having successful treatments to recommend,hospitals or Drs? Patient is 35 year old female
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to oneagleswing
I just read your post of 10/14/2007. I am so sorry to hear this news. Please know that you and you husband are in my prayers. Mary
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Some info for you. maybe helpful
I'm having some computer issues and while trying to fix them , I realized I have a lot of "information links" on my favorites that may give some new people further info or may be of benefit to someone. Some good sites: http://www.healthtalk.com/coloncancer/programs/4_556/page03.cfm…
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Destiny or not ?
Since last Monday ( heard the "is back again" sentence ) i have been reaserching every single method, cure, etc that you can imagine....Like must of you know I believe ( or did ? ) in meditation, visualization, prayers etc, Cahnged my diet to NO red meat at all, barely any sugar , lots of fruits and vitamins and some…
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Cant eat! Foods to eat?
MyDad is so sick. I dont know what to feed him. He gets disentery really bad. Had him in ER rehydrating yesterday. I need help! Radiation 5 days a week, chemo Fridays for 6 times. Only mad two. They say he is on the lowest dose. Help! We got the disentery slowed down but now his tummy hurts. He is 81 yrs old. Thank you, KIM