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Back from Mexico
Hi everyone, Got back from Mexico on Friday I had the best time ever. The fishing was great except for a tropical storm that came through on Monday so we didn't get to fish that day, But we did get to go to Sammy Hagars birthday bash at his cantina COBO WOBO and that was a great show. I will post pictures later this week.…
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The Cat Is Out Of The Bag - Craig Update
Craig was feeling much better today so I went to see him. To all of you who participated in getting Craig a gift - Thank you so much and I know there were many more of you who would have gotten involved but I had a short time to contact everybody and I am sorry if anybody feels left out of the loop. That having been said ,…
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CP 7 Toasts
Hi Semi-colons!!! Some of us are off to Colonpalooza 7 in Key West this week. It is an annual celebration of life and lives for us semi-colons for those that can attend. For those that can't, how bout sharing a milestone you would like us to raise a toast to. It can be anything, "major or minor" milestones; NED, surgeries,…
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Healthy Eating: Veganmofo
There has been some discussion on this board of late about a healthy diet being a good support for one's immune system during cancer treatment. I certainly know that we have hued to that purpose during my husband's treatment. Since my husband also has heart issues, I believe our low-fat diet has improved his heart function…
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Cancer Sucks!!
Hi guys, It not that I'm having a bad day or anything but sometimes the black cloud of cancer hanging over my head gets old. CANCER SUCKS!!! Brooks
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New to this
After reading most of your replies and comments, I felt so warmed about your supportive comments that it prompted to join in. I am also a new member of the Cancer Club having just been diagnosed last Friday 10/16 during a colonoscopy. Doc thinks that the mass has invaded the walls but doesn't know what stage I'm in. Due to…
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Singing for the Semis
Hey, folks. I was asked to sing a solo at church this morning. I've sung the song before, "Make Me A Channel of Your Peace." It's based on writings of St. Francis of Assisi. Anyway, I was nervous about it, but I found great comfort in thinking about all of y'all. The refrain says, "Oh, Master grant that I may never seek,…
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Thanks everyone for all your help.
I recently posted several messages about problems I have been having with chemo and other stuff regarding colon cancer and I received many, many helpful responses which I haven't responded to until now. I'm sorry I haven't responded to all of your very kind messages and all your help before this. I was just too sick to do…
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gone over the edge
my dear semi colon family you are probably getting tired of the crazy chick from england csn should devote a board to mental health issues caused by cancer. need your prayers & good thoughts not doing so well today l basically flipped out this morning my husband not talking to me triggered it.l just started throwing things…
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History Of Cancer Timeline
I thought this was interesting. It shows how cancer has been around for a VERY long time. It was on the internet so take it for what it's worth... From the site http://www.cancerquest.org History Of Cancer Timeline
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LAR (low anterior resection)
Has anyone had the LAR procedure and, if so, what side effects did you experience? Did you have fecal incontinece?
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LAR (low anterior resection)
Has anyone had the LAR procedure and, if so, what side effects did you experience? Did you have fecal incontinece?
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feces after radiation is completed
My radiation oncologist told me that after radiation treatment was completed, I would pass blood and sluff off some of the cancer. Does anyone know what color the feces would be, and its consistency?
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Tonight on 60 minutes
I thought I would let everyone no that on 60 minutes tonight they will be doing a segment on the KAZIUS cancer machine. Paula
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New Member Introduction
I was diagnosed on Oct 5 with Stage IIB cancer of the Sigmoid Colon. I live in Boston and am 62 years old. I am an artist. I was having symptoms for a few months before the colonoscopy. The doctor said if I waited another six months it would be inoperable. This is all new to me. And I have been bouncing around emotionally…
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Finding some success
I've had some small successes in business recently, nothing spectacular but still successes. I woke up this morning, took my xeloda and started planning out my next week. Until this morning I had never realized how much I enjoy planning, preparing, and expecting success. Recently, I've spent so much time merely trying to…
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liver resection
My mom will have liver resection on 1th november, after 2 RF and 1 chemoembolozation.I would like to know what we should expect after surgery and how many days takes to recover and back to normal life? Her doctor says 7 days in hospital and 2 weeks for recovery.after one and a half month she could come back to the normal…
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Safer in the wild?
I may be obsessed with this subject of health and cancer, but i guess i have enough reason to be, as most of us do. Just as there are plenty of things out there regarding food to treat and prevent cancer, there is a lot of information as to why so many of us may be getting cancer. This may, or may not be new information…
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Over a barrel....needing to vent....Sorry for the rambling
As for support....what support???? My mother lives with us and although she tries and means well it really is not at all helpful. She was also just diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma (skin cancer) and is awaiting some results from a pap smear to find out what is going on female wise. I am hoping that it is not cancer as…
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chat site on CSN
where is the chat?
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New here and have a few questions
Hi everyone, I have been reading the board for the past few months and have found it to be such a supportive environment. Therefore, I wanted to introduce myself and stop lurking. My husband got diagnosed with Stage IV rectal cancer in January at the age of 34. We have a 3 year old son and were planning to add to our…
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Brrrrr it's COLD!!! More OXI questions
Sorry to bother so much but I am still learning the ropes with all of this chemo and side effects stuff. Someone mentioned some Neoprene gloves to wear to help with the cold...Where can I find these? Does anyone else have any recommendations in this area. I would like my husband to be able to do for himself if he wants but…
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chemo man
My son who is 39yrs old and has stage 3 colon cancer just finished his 4th chemo treatment the other day. He posted this on facebook. By the way he is in Canada today deer hunting and we live in TX. Bobby Minchew: Who can take a needle....and stick you with a smile? Who can feed you poison...for quite a long while? Who can…
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Remedy for aches and pains we all have now
Home Remedy for aches and pains! Goat Tears. Click here for 1 min. video
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Craig Update
F.Y.I. for those to whom it may concern, I have to postpone my visit for a day because Craig`s wife said he is in alot of pain and wouldn`t be very good company. He said he wanted to see me and hated to tell me no but he is looking forward to a visit tomorrow and he thinks he`ll be feeling better by then. If not, there is…
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Cetuximab rash
I got it bad, I got asked "what happened to your face"? You should see the other guy, I said, keeping a sense of humor.
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Craig or Eric
What paper is it going to be in. Do they have an online version? I hope so, otherwise one of you guys is gonna have to mail me the article.
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asparagus
Has anybody heard about below asparagus therapy,I'v got it yesterday by e-mail from a friend: Several years ago, I had a man seeking asparagus for a friend who had cancer. He gave me a photocopied copy of an article,entitled, `Asparagus for cancer ' printed in=20 Cancer News Journal, December 1979. I will share it here,…
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Ok anxiety disorder taking over need a firm talking to
my dear semi colon family after my bio yesterday lf any of you read it you will know l suffer from depression and panic & anxiety related disorder. firstly l have my 6th out of 8 chemo sessions on monday so would appreciate prayers and good thoughts that it goes well.secondly since my new anti depressants are still not…
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New Grandparent!!!
Wow even in the middle of life's difficult momements we have received a wonderful little blessing of good!!! Last night at 11:51pm our Grandson, Gavin, was born. He is our first grandchild and he is the most beautiful little thing there is. I promise not to gush too much, but I am so grateful to have been able to see this…