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standard lab testing
Good morning, this is Valerie, stage 3, 1 positive node. I had my standard bloodwork before my scheduled chemo today. My platelets and other blood tests came up lower than the last test. Haven't had a chance to talk with dr. yet to see why, or if they will cancel my chemo for today. This is only my second chemo treatment…
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clinical trial
I mentioned in my post below that I took part in a clinical trial after the completion of my standard treatment (chemo, radiation, surgery, more chemo). Some of you asked to hear more about it so I thought I would summarize it here. The trial is based out of Duke University but there are twelve participating hospitals…
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Macrobiotics Question
Hello, First of all, thank you to all of you who were so supportive of me when I was first diagnosed (only 1 week ago today officially). I've been reading a lot about this Macrobiotic diet and how cancer survivors are saying how beneficial it can be. I know that a few of you here have made the switch, but I want to hear…
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I made it to my birthday
Yay, me! It's my birthday today. I don't like the number that represents my age these days, but I'm perfectly willing to accept it. After the events of last November, ALL birthdays are good. Happy day to everyone! Gail
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANA!
Today is our dear Jana's birthday (jana11)! Everyone, please join me in wishing Jana a very happy day! Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Dear Jana! Happy Birthday to YOU!!! ......and many more...... Hugs, Jana! You are an amazing woman and I consider myself blessed for knowing you. Katie
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two years...
I received my diagnosis of stage four colorectal cancer two years ago today. And after thirteen rounds of folfox, radiation, surgery and a vaccine/immunotherapy clinical trial I have been NED for over a year. I have since passed the CA bar exam, started an amazing job, moved back out on my own, and am extremely happy. So I…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
CONGRATS to moesimo who is this weeks winner :) :) :) !!! RIDDLE: I have hands that wave at you, Though I never say goodbye. It's cool for you to be with me, Especially when I say, "HI." What am I? ANSWER: Electric Fan
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Erbitux
I don't know how to reply to a message but I just wanted to tell apache that "Proactiv" as seen on t.v. apparently works on the Erbitux rash. Good luck, Fiona.
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colorectal cancer spread to adrenal glands
my husband was dx with stage II in May 2006.His tumor was huge -8 cm but it did not spread.After 6 weeks of chemo and radiation he had surgery on September22 2006. Doctors removed 13 nots they all came negative.Surgery was fallowed by 8 three day chemo sessions. Third session was disaster-he had fever and infection in his…
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Another question about CEA levels
Hi, Just have a question. I know CEA levels are not the be all end all thing but I seen here on the site people with CEA in the hundreds. My husbands was 1.1 pre surgery and then 0.5, 0.5, 0.4,0.6, 0.4 and now its 0.2 which is 1 1/2years later. 1.1 seems real low to me and just wonder if it's best to just not put all our…