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CLEAR SCAN
I want to start by saying thank you to all of those who where sending out prayers and good vibes. Just got back from my ONC and all is clear. He still wants to check me in 6 weeks with an xray, but as of now Mr. NED is my best friend. Now awaiting my new grandson any day now, and off to San Antonio in 6 weeks to start a…
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I'm going to go ahead and get it out of the way.
Thanks for everyone's input on the chemo matter. Looking back, it was probably just a bad day and I was tying to talk myself into delaying the inevitable. I get my port on Friday and start Tx on the 27th. DJ
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Lexapro-zoloft what are you guys taking?
Hi Everyone, Havent posted for a while, got so depressed after my surgery, not sure, guess it finally sunk in. So I'm heading back to do the Chemo thing, been feeling pretty anxious about it, got to put in a new port, took mine our a year ago, just not looking forward to it all. My dr startede on lexapro, but not sure it…
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My Kids :)
I finally figured out how to post pics in the expressions page, you can meet my kids if you click on my nick, then hit "Expressions" and meet the loves of my life :) Hugsss! ~Donna
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Meet my kids
I've posted pictures on the "expessions" page of my profile. I hope others will too
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Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy? Anyone have experience with this and CRC?
I've been reading a bit about this and it sounds very interesting. Just wondering if anyone on here has tried it and what the results were. Thanks in advance, Adrian
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Weight Loss
I am scheduled for surgery on the 29th. When you all had surgery did you lose weight afterwards? I am curious because I was on a diet before I was Dx on the 1st of July and had lost about 30 lbs. When I started chemo (Xeloda) and radiation, several people told me to go off of my diet because a majority of people will drop…
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TUTORIAL: How to email a fellow member (or PM - Private Message)
Here is a link to a little video on how to send a private email (PM) to someone. Hope it helps. -phil http://screencast.com/t/2Ek7Gg0RPIg
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The Hair Loss Paradox
I've been slowly losing my hair since April when I started chemo. I wear doo-rags and wig at this point, I look like a refugee, emaciated and not much hair. WHY then, am I GROWING hair on my face? I swear, it's like this white coating of cotton hair, not to mention the fact that I could cut glass with my upper lip hair.…
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Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winner is zigswife. CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: A man wanted to get into a members only club but because he couldn't become a member, the man hid and watched as the guard at the door of the club house said a number to each member as they approached, the member would respond with a number of their own, if…
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Facing Death
It seemed timely, in light of our conversation here, for me to repost a reflection on "Facing Death" in my blog. "A Cancer Journal" http://rob-pollock.blogspot.com/ In doing so, I picked up on a scene from David Guterson's "Snow Falling on Cedars". A wonderful novel set in the Pacific Northwest during and after WW 2. In…
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leg pain after chemo
My poor 83 year old mother has had 9 sessions of chemo for secondary colon caner (was once bowel) cancer and is receiving chemo and after 5 days she has extremely painful legs. Are there any other suggested remedies to allieviate the pain? Any other patients who have had sore legs can recommend remedies or medication. Much…
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Another secret cure for cancer?
Okay, i've been reading everything i can on hidden secrets of curing cancer, and i've discovered something VERY interesting. Many people are claiming that apricot kernels, all by themselves, cure cancer! It would seem too simple to believe, but then i asked myself why is it illegal to sell apricot kernels? At any rate, i'm…
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Great weekend!
I'm back! We took our 7 year old grandson to Myrtle Beach this weekend for his birthday. What a lovely time! He's such a precious boy, and I'm all about making memories with each member of my family.I highly recommend that any of y'all who are grandparents take the grandkids on special outings. Back to reality this…
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Craig
Can you please private message me? I would like to speak to you but I don't know how to pm sorry......JULIE
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Newbie on the board
Hi all! I hope this post comes across legible. I found the site around 11pm last night and ended up reading posts until 4am, so I'm a little tired today. What a wealth of information and support. I saw my primary a few months back for my 'turning 40' physical. She suggested a colonoscopy since my mother had cc(stage 1,…
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crc has a five year survival rate of ZERO?
I just read a post that really got me down today. It is under the posting about death if anyone wants to have a look. It came from a old post that somebody states that crc has a five year survival rate of ZERO? Well, I dont know about anyone else but I dont think that's true. A lot of very old information is out there. I'm…
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One year post surgery colonoscopy
I am one year NED! Had colonoscopy today almost one year post surgery (rectal cancer & lower anterior resection)/4 months post treatment. No polyps or cancer found! The prep was bad and didn't keep it down (used Miralax) so I had an enema when I got there. Dont' have to do another for 3 more years, flex sig in the office…
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Helping others dodge the C bullet
I just got an e-mail from my husband. A fellow he works with had a colonoscopy last Friday. (This fellow was amazed that cancer could happen to newly 50 year olds so he decided he should get checked.) He had polyps and one was of concern so they want to see him again next year to make sure all is well. He could have waited…
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newby with questions
Hi. I am a newby from NM. Recently diagnosed-stage 3- one lymph node involved. I started the Oxi-Leucovorin-5FU on Sept 22nd. The first week wasn't too bad except for the "jaw lock" and the throat constiction with the intolerable cold. The second week has been worse as far as all the symptoms especially the nausea and the…
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Scans tomorrow
I am going for my Ct scans tomorrow. I have been wanting to get this done since before surgery, now the day is coming and I am getting cold feet. I know it is important to find out if there are any problems lurking about. I have become very comfortable with the possibility that this thing is only a 3B, staged because of…
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Death
Morbid topic of conversation l know.But l just thought of it ln the car as l was coming back from my alternative theraphy appointment that my hospital organised. Just wondering if lts just me or has anyone else gone through this. You think if you have an office christmas party to go to would that be your last one for…
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LifeRegenerator (Emily, Check him out!)
...To all who are interested in getting started juicing or eating healthier, I have been watching this guy on youtube all weekend who has been cracking me up, he is funny, and his videos are very informative, and it reminded me of Emily...have you seen this guy Emily? what do you think? But I wanted to see how to use a…
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Last Chance with Christmas Cards!
OK Everyone, last chance to get me or Beth your address so that we may be able to spread some Chistmas or Hannukah, or whatever Holiday cheer it is for you then (please let me know) as I will be putting this together hopefully this weekend if my 12th round hasn't kicked my butt! Just PM me or Beth, so we can get this…
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cancer in the sacrum and bones, started with colon cancer 7 years prior
im doing research for my brother who doesnt have a computer, 7 years ago he had most of his colon removed and has to wear a bag. no follow ups were done.(imean with chemo or radiation of course he had check ups) they said they felt they got it all, 7yrs later he was having severe pain in his tailbone area, turned out it…
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Meet Diane's Gang!
Diane has posted a great collection of family picutes on her expressions page. Children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, dogs, cats, AND even Hubby! She mentioned it on my "Meet My Girls" thread so I'm bumping it out here to let you all know. Check it out... http://csn.cancer.org/user/98733/view/expressions Thanks…
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Afraid to find out
Hi everyone, Been away for awhile sorry..I got new job and I am just wiped out by the end of the day...I was a school bus driver for 15 years than the school distric outsourced the buses..So I had to find another job because I needed to keep the benefits. Well now I am a high school monitor and I am on my feet 8 hours a…
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Craig`s surgery
We all know what a blessing Craig has been to the board and I am returning the favor for the post he put up for me. Post here and send your prayers, good vibes, or whatever you feel comfortable with his way. Craig deserves all the goodness he can get. Not to discount the rest of you but he is the brother in immediate need…
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getting acupuncture
I had my first acupuncture treatment last Thurs. I am working with the Alternative Medicine Clinic at Hennepin County Medical Center in Mpls. I worked with this group on a research grant 15 years ago, so it is rather like reconnecting with old friends. Uli, the clinician I will be working with is also a specialist with…
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ERIC IS IN THE HOUSE !!!!!!
I posted a message under Craig`s discussion topic about me. It either disappeared soon after or got lost in the glitchy mess that the board has apparently been experiencing. For those of you who did not see it, I am alive and well. I`ve just been concentrating on healing because the oxy has been kicking my tail. I`ve been…