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good doc report aspire62 3/12/08
hello just wanted to say i had a doc appt on march 4th and my wbc &rbc plat is good so all is good.i was diagnosed with colon ca in 2001 so i,m a 7 year colon cancer survivor i was scared at first and negative at first reaction then i started to think positive and i had chemo/rad/surgery and i,m doing great now medicaly…
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good doc report aspire62 3/12/08
hello just wanted to say i had a doc appt on march 4th and my wbc &rbc plat is good so all is good.i was diagnosed with colon ca in 2001 so i,m a 7 year colon cancer survivor i was scared at first and negative at first reaction then i started to think positive and i had chemo/rad/surgery and i,m doing great now medicaly…
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Colon Cancer Advance Comes From Teen
This article is from NBC News Channel 4 (Wash DC Area) and thought I would pass along to my family here. 17-Year-Old Wins $100,000 Science Award http://www.nbc4.com/health/15572565/detail.html?dl=mainclick
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sorry one more
I forgot, there's one more question....How was everyone's blood work (CBC) when diagnosed? I've been looking at mine and I can't find too much out of the ordinary. Sorry again for all the questions. Trying to level out still from the shocking news!
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more questions
I know I'm going to become a pain in the rear for everyone real soon. But, until I get my biopsy results and my plan of attack, all I can do is think of questions to ask. Can anyone share with me what their early symptoms were? Like bowel movements, abdominal pain, bleeding, etc. For some reason, I find comfort in reading…
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Miralax - prep for colonoscopy
3rd annual post op colonoscopy coming up in a few weeks. Dr. prescribed 238 gram bottle of Miralx to be mixed with 64 oz. bottle of Gatorade -- then to drink 32 oz at 1pm and then 32 oz at 4pm on day before procedure. Also 4 Dlcolax between the 2 drinks. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about this prep?
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Good news!
I had a CT scan today and the radiologist said that, although he still has to look at everything in detail, he could see "nothing untoward" in my liver or lungs. Hurray! I'd dance the naked happy dance except my children would find it gross! I also had a colonoscopy three weeks ago and that was clear too. I hope this gives…
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Johns Hopkins-men are different...
In a recent study, where 100 men and 100 women increased their physical activity to test for CRC 'markers' (don't know what they mean...will find out...CEA?) reduction, the following results were published: All men who exercised 250 minutes a week had a reduction in potentially cancerous cell growth, and men who exercised…
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Hi-New and anxious!!!!
Just want to let everyone know how scared and nervous I am. I had a colonoscopy yesterday, the doc came in and said that it was bad news, that I more than likely have colon cancer. Shock!!! Was not expecting that! Now I have to wait until Thursday for the biopsy result, but he seemed pretty sure. I haven't slept, I can't…
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Lip sores
I wanted to share a fairly successful way to deal with these that I have experienced for myself. After using such products as Abreva and Zilactin, etc. for a cold sore, I had one really bad one awhile back when I had an appt. with my prior onc. in Texas. He said to never use those products and told me to use just plain ol'…
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Reversal of Ileostomy and need food help
Hi! And I'm glad I found you! My wife was diagnosed last April with colorectal cancer. She underwent extensive chemoradiation treatment for 1 1/2 months before having the tumor removed surgically. It was stage 2B. No sign of cancer in the nodes or the margin. Infection resulted in a colostomy, which was later taken down…
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Good Information
Hi all, I see postings from time to time from people looking for good information on colon and rectal cancer. So I wanted to share that I purchased a book from American Cancer Society called the "complete guide to colorectal cancer" It covers everything you can imagine from initial diagnosis through follow up after…
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KathiM
Okay, have you made the appointment? If not, I am going to have everyone here nag you every day :)
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Interesting Article
Read this article in the Parade magazine that comes with my Sunday Washington Post paper and thought my family here would find it interesting. Additionally, it seems to me that more and more research is being done on this subject. http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_03-09-2008/2Thoughts_Can_Heal
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
This week's winner is 4law. CONGRATS :) RIDDLE: A man lives in a house with four walls. Each wall has a window. Each window has a southern exposure. A bear walks by. What color is the bear? ANSWER: Yes, it is a white polar bear
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Funny Article
Hi, I read this article on another board and thought I'd post it here. It is great! Very funny and perfect for CRC Awareness Month. http://www.miamiherald.com/dave_barry/story/427603.html
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OH, geez....
Hi all. Still lurking after all this time but I need my semis now! My last test was a CEA in January which was still less than 0, so that's good. But even with full blown cancer my CEA ws only 1.5. My only real symptom was diarrhea and that has returned. I did not have it after my surgery in July 2006. But now it's back…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser
Riddle: A man lives in a house with four walls. Each wall has a window. Each window has a southern exposure. A bear walks by. What color is the bear?
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diet and cancer research
hello Semi-colons! I came across this website with this little blurb and thought I would share it. http://www.cancerproject.org/diet_cancer/type/colon/cancer_fighting.php peace, emily
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colon room 2
I would like to thank everyone that made the new colorectal semi colon room group a sucess last night THANKS next meeting room 2 on March 19 at 7 pm Bev04 and chewbacca
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Conversations about Colorectal Cancer
I just wanted to let you all know that I will be attending this program in Tampa at the Moffitt Center on Saturday. It is sponsored by the Colon Cancer Alliance and looks like it will be very imformative. I will be taking notes and passing on any info that seems new. Anyone else going?
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MY Mom is Gone to Heaven
My mom passed away on tuesday Feb 26th 2008, she went into the hospital on friday because she started to vomit up blood, she went into a semi coma on sunday and passed away tuesday night, my heart is so broken, i feel like i am going to have a breakdown... I cant stop crying... I miss her sooooo much. She had colon cancer…
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San Francisco was BEAUTIFUL!!
Just returned from a meeting/extended weekend in the 'city by the bay'. MAN! Was it beautiful!!!! This time, we didn't have a car, and used public transportation (BART and MUNI). It was perfect. The only tense moment was when 2 guys attempted to lift my beau's wallet!!! Shame on us, we needed a reminder that this is a big,…
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Wondering
It's been just over 3 months since my surgery, and right now my stomach is killing me. It makes me want to panic, because I wonder if this is a sign of something bad again. Or maybe I've done too much. I don't know. Just hate that I'm always worried about everything now. I'm constipated, but then I have IBS, so that's sort…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
This weeks winner is StacyGleaso. CONGRATS!!!!! Riddle: Riddle: Give me food, and I will live; give me water, and I will die. What am I? ANSWER: Fire
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He's feeling better ( ... and so am I :)
We finaly got that diarrhea under control on the weekend and the stomach troubles got better Sunday. The homecare nurse came by today and was actually surprised he recovered so fast. He doesn't remember much of the last week ... and we figure a lot of that has to do with the medication he was taking to counter balance the…
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colorectal semi colon chat room 2
As a reminder we are having a Colonrectal semi colon chat room on March 5 at 7 PM EST in room 2 hope you can join us there we will be getting to know each other the 1 st meeting Bev04 and chewbacca
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New Diagnosis
Hello All - I am new to this board. I've read a few of the messages, but it seems most are to and from people who are much further along in the treatment. My Dad was diagnosed with colon cancer 1 week ago. He is to undergo surgery this Tuesday. He seems so frail, isn't eating much, mostly fluids and I'm really worried. He…
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Upcoming biopsy
I'm fairly new here, so to refresh your memories on me: diagnosed with Stage I colon cancer on Nov.21, operated on Nov.23. Following that I had a mammogram and was called back for "another look." There's definitely a growth there. Radiologist thinks it's a fibroadenoma, but we're doing a core needle biopsy soon, probably…
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new colorectal room
We are starting a new chat room at night for colorectal and semi colons and caregivers. Meeting is on March 5th at 7 PM EST.in ROOM 2. 1st meeting we will be getting to know eachother. The next meeting will be on March 19 at 7PM EST in room 2. We will have different subjects to talk about and we will be e mailing you. hope…