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Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food
On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on "Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks."[1] They called for a moratorium on GM…
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Horrible News!!! Ray Doc lied to me.... my cancer has spread.... I am so scared!!
My ray doc told me (after reading first PET scan since surgery) that all he found was a small spot on mu liver. That freaked me out enough as you all know. HE LIED TO ME. That was NOT all. I had appt. with my surgeon today. HE told me my results of pet. He did mention spot on liver but said they also found NUMEROUS nodules…
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Hair Growth
Can someone tell me what vitamin is good for hair growth? My hair is falling out more and more each day, and I don't see any new growth. My last folfox/avastin was mid March, and I start chemo again next week....treament 7. I know hair is everything, but it sure hurts seeing it go! Thanks for your help!
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pancreatic cancer board
I have two friends that have pancreatic cancer, I told them to come check out this site. One just e-mailed me and said there wasn't a pancreatic cancer page. I checked and sure enough there isn't one. I think we should all e-mail the administrator and have them start one. I understand why ACS might not want to have one but…
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#6 Tomorrow - Half way there
Well I have the distingushed honor of having my 6th Chemo treatment tomorrow. Aint it great. One step closer to kicking cancer in the ---. (You fill in the blanks.) Bring it on, I can take it. Wish me luck. John
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CAT scan question
Hi Everyone, We have a question in regards to CAT scans. When we looked hard at the results of ****'s 3 cat scans, they only ordered abdominal and pelvic area. The two since surgery don't show any evidence of disease. However, they only looked at the bottom parts of his lungs. I panicked and called a radiologist friend of…
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Family In Need Of Some answers Or Advice
Hello,My Grandfather who is 78 years old,was diagnosed with colon cancer in December of 08.We were totally shocked.Because there were not many signs,or he didnt tell us.The doctors say its at stage four,and it is very aggressive,and has spread to his liver.He has been taking chemo now since January,and with the recent…
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Almost 5 yr Colon Ca survivor???
Hey all~ This is Slammer aka Fmsamos in Cali~ Well, had routine CT scan in early May and well now back to my oncologist in Sacramento. Yes, Dr. Fisher found something on that CT (called immediatly says get blood work) and I have already had a visit w/ him & did a PET scan on Friday- so here I go again...2 small spots on my…
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Questions- 4 weeks out of surgery
Are you guys getting tired of hearing from me yet??? I know I post on here a lot but I have so many questions and you guys always give me good answers. Ok...here goes 1. I am 4 weeks out of surgery where they removed half the right colon... no bag. Is it normal at this stage to still be sore inside? If I have sat in the…
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Traveling
Has anybody traveled out of country while on chemo? I have always wanted to go to Europe and my husband wants to take me this year instead of waiting until I'm off chemo. (The way chemo has been treating me, he thinks it is going to kill me before the cancer does). I asked my doctor and he just told me to make sure I don't…
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help explain department of children and families Fl. shared cost
I have to chose coverage for myself. I would like to hear the experience others have had. What would you recomend. I will begin Social security disability in june 2009. I also start shared cost with a $1571 deductable in june. I will also begin 6 months of chemo and 1 nonth of radiation. My question is did I make a good…
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Scan Panic
o.k- I am starting to have scan panic not just scanxiety. My scan is in 2 days(Wed.) and it is all I can think about right now. I am Stage IV - it has been 6 months since my met was removed and a year since chemo. Hoping and praying that nothing has been growing since. I haven't been able to make any future plans beyond…
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Canada to the rescue?
Would any of you canadians be willing to ship some DCA from your house to mine if I bought it and had it delivered to your house. I will of course reimburse you for your shipping cost and your time. Thanks
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Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winner is PGLGreg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: A man was to be sentenced, and the judge told him, "You may make a statement. If it is true, I'll sentence you to four years in prison. If it is false, I'll sentence you to six years in prison." After the man made his statement, the judge decided to let…
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5 years ago 5/23/2004
good morning semi's, 5 years ago on may 23rd 2004 i was dx with stage 11 colon cancer. went to hospital and emergency surgery, colon was blocked. while in the hospital i found this wonderful, careing site. i had 6 mo chemo, 3 hernia repairs. i have had many bumps in the road but two things that keep me going my faith and…
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What Treatment Centers do you all go to??????
I am so curious...... do you all go to cancer treatment centers? If so, where? Any in Illinois, Missouri or Indiana? I am looking for a really good facility... a comprehensive center.... Jennie
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Happy Memorial Day
I hope everyone has a Happy Memorial Day and safe one. To all of you who have served our country a BIG THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM and God Bless you. It is because of your unselfish dedication and service that we are free. I know my baby is in the Army and I have only seen her once in two years so I know what it is to be…
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Ileostomy and Passing Fecal Matter
I was surprised this morning as I woke up with so much gas - I mean normal gas where it usually comes from. I've had this before so it didn't take me totally off guard but it was almost like normal gas then I went to the bathroom and passed some fecal matter. Now that was a first for me. I have passed mucus and blood but…
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Social Security Benefits
Is anyone on this board getting disability benefits from Social Security? If so, how hard was it to get? Did you use a lawyer or on your own? Thanks, Debbie
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Insurance
Oh Boy....... Wow, I didn't even think this was going to be an issue. I have Aetna insurance thru my husbands work. Just found out that Cancer Treatment Centers of America do not take it as it is a HMO and they would be out of network which would not cover them. I have been on this computer doing research until my tummy is…
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Port placement underside of upper arm
Has anyone had their port placed on the underside of your upper arm? That is where my oncologist said that they are going to insert it. If so, does it work as well as a port in the chest? Thanks, Susan
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It's FAPMOM47 doing much better
I went to the er and they are stupid!!!!! I told them I had rectal surgery on the 11th, and had an odor and color to discharge. They made me sit after I told them I could not sit, we waited 2 hours and I went up there and then I finally got a room. I told them about what was going on and after I got discharged seen they…
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stage 4 with mets to liver
I am a 38 year old male who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Pet scan said there was 3 and maybe 4 mets to the liver. It`s in both lobes and the 3 tumors that showed up conclusively have a high metabolic rate(which means they are really busy).I had my whole ascending colon removed and have just started on…
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chest port
Hi, I'm a newbee, I just had a chestport installed so I can start my chemo next week. The hospital gave me a packet that was supposed to have a dvd in it to show what I'm supposed to do in regard to changing my dressing and taking care of it. It wasn't in the packet, does anyone have any info on care for these things? I…
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eye problems
i know there is a lot of us that have the eye burning thing while on oxy and 5fu.my question is does anybody use eye drops or a prescription drop for this side effect.thanks and have a good day Godbless.....johnnybegood
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Zappa photo ?
Hey Phil. Whats up with the Zappa photo. Are you an old rocker or what ? Been to any good concerts lately ? The day my dr told me I had a "serious problem", my son and I were headed to a Metallica concert. I had a good time anyway. Just curious. John
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Just got PET scan results..... I am a mess.... HELP ME!!!!
I can barely see through the tears to type this... my hands are shaking uncontrollably. I had to come here for some answers. I have never felt such despair in all my life. This is the first pet scan i have had since surgery. I have been nervously awaiting results. The tumor that was removed had grown thru the colon and…
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Am I Just Being a Brat?
I hesitate to say this here, but I really need your honest opinions. I am having trouble with a friend and I really need to know if I'm just being a brat about the whole thing. I really do think it's ok to feel whatever it is you feel, and I am very HURT. But it may ruin a wonderful friendship. A dear friend of mine has…
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FINALLY HOME FROM SURGERY
I have been home since 5/13/2009, but just able to sit up a little. the surgery went fasters then I thought. the next day I was told by the dr. they knicked and a flow put in dye and it was not the bladder. I have called my dr. and he is doing something. I have an ileostomy and 2 days for me ti urinate I have to push ans…
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last infusion
> Now here's a pic no one except on this board would understand. That's my cute chemo nurse. Yesterday I reminded him that we had been at this for five years and he siad..."lordie mags that's longer than I have been married!" lol he has one beautiful baby boy now and another on the way. So here we are kids "Looking Good"…