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changed diet away from gluten
Hi, I just changed my diet to exclude all gluten products and I'm amazed that I don't have any more bloating, or very little. I've also given up most dairy products. I did this because after the folfiri regemine my intestines are just not the same anymore. I also have ascities in the abdomen as well and that may be some of…
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Avastin questions
My mom did 5 treatments of modified Folfox 6 (oxaliplatin), then with round 6 doctor added Avastin. She started chemo #8 yesterday which is the 3rd treatment with Avastin. Since the Avastin was added she says she has a feeling like metal rubbing in 2 specific areas in her lower abdomen where we know 2 tumors are. Sometimes…
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my surgery
I had my surgery on Friday (Nov 13th). It went real well the surgeon said anyway. Except the tumor was not in the sigmoid but higher...I talked to the surgeon last night, she was gone over the weekend. But it did go real well and I am awaiting the related biopsy. I did not have to have a oestomy, I think because of the…
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Prayers needed
I've got my 1 years ct scan colonosotope and blood work next Monday. I get the results on Wednesday and i feeling alittle scared. I would really thank you if you could put me on your prayer list. it would nice to have something special to be thankful on thanksgiving. Thank you all for your support. Jeff Just happy to be…
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new recommendation on breast cancer screening- wait until age 50
Hi, Even though it's not related to colorectal cancer, I am curious to what most of your reactions to yesterday's news of the "new recommended guidelines for breast cancer screening". The new recommendations are to stop screening women with mammagrams at age 40 and wait until age 50. I just can't believe it!! The American…
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just been thinking
i do that alot.i was wondering if any body is having these feelings like i am.i was dx in sept.2009.so it was last year at this time i was just about finished with my xeloda and radiation..with it being fall the coolness in the air and the holidays approaching my emotions are just running wild.i guess what i am trying to…
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Abdominal Metastasis and had Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC? AKA "The Sugarbaker Method"
HI All, I haven't posted in a while and I am doing well. I had Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC in December '08. I just had another clean scan. Woohoo! Three more months of living and loving my family. Now I am trying to help a couple of other ladies do the same. If you have had this surgery and you live in Canada please…
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Well my taste buds ever come back?
I have a question for people who have been on Oxy and 5FU and are over treatment. Do your taste buds ever come back? Life is funny sometimes Brooks
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chemo and H1N1 VACCINE
Does anyone have any opnions on getting this vaccine while doing chemo, I have thought about it I have never gotten the flu shot befor but this one seems pretty serious, my blood counts are all good and I work in nursing home, so have been around a lot of flus over the years but havent gotten it from work, this vaccine is…
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AmyBoston
Hi Amy, How are you doing? I hope your surgery went well on Friday! Please check in when you get a chance. You're in my prayers! Tashina
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What can we expect next???
I am a little nervous, my husband's last chemo cycle is tomorrow and he will have his first CEA blood work, hopefully. I thought he was to have one midway, but his onc said he likes to wait till last treatment. Can anyone tell me when he might have his first CT scan? I'm sure I will find out tomorrow, but feel maybe I…
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Kathleen808 motivated me to post some pics also.
If anyone wants to take a look they seem to be there.
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Grieving
My Daughter (Tawanna) died of Colon Cancer October 16, 2009 at age 26 one week before her 27th birthday. Tawanna battled with cancer for five long years now she is gone. I never left her side from day of her illness. In addition, when ever she had to go Into the Hospitl I was there sleeping in her room with her. My…
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GREAT NEWS
Just got results from CT scan that showed "all clear". I can now come off chemo for at least six weeks. Liver resection all looks good. Stage4 to 6 weeks of vacation from chemo with negative disease. It can be done
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Adrian... Because of you and my mother in-law
Hey my friend. I wanted to let you know that over the last few weeks I have started painting and I love it. I have NEVER done any kind of art thing in my life so this painting thing is something new to me. I seen your heart and the love that you put into it. So a few weeks ago my mother in-law come down from Oregon with a…
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Begin radiation + zeloda today for spine met and chest wall mets
Just to update anyone who may have to follow in my footsteps (I hope not), I begin radiation treatment today for mets. I will have 5 once daily SBRT treatments to my L1 vertebrae met. My radiation oncologist thinks that he can "get all of it". I hope that translates into kill it so that it never returns. During the same…
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Home from Hospital
Hi Everyone: First off, thank you all so much for the lovely comments, prayers and thoughts you all expressed on the other post. The surgery went really well, it's just that my insides were not cooperating. I'm still in a lot of pain but not as much as the original resection. I couldn't have any solid foods until Saturday,…
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Does Anyone Know....
Where or how we can send Christmas Cards to our people in the armed services?? is here some sort of list anyone has or we can find online for the people who would like to receive some Christmas Cheer from people who they don't know, but wouldn't mind getting anything? Thanks! and Hugsss! ~Donna
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Pathology report
I have not posted since I came home from surgery and wanted to let everyone know the latest. I don't think we could have had a better pathology report. When the pathologist calls the surgeon to verify the specimen was correct and the surgeon assures him it is, you know its good. The pathologist found no evidence of cancer…
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Mental Health
I see so many strong, courageous people here, who have been through so much, that I almost hesitate to post. But I know there is strength here, and I may be doing well physically, but sometimes emotionally/mentally, I am not. I had a transanal excision for stage I, T2 rectal cancer, followed by a re-excision because the…
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Colonoscopy
I have my yearly colonoscopy this Thursday (19 Nov) and need your prayers. Thanks :)
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Hi All - home from the hospital!
Sorry I didn't post earlier, but hubby refused to allow me to take the laptop to the hospital. He's a stubborn one! Anyway, my ostomy surgery went very well- laprascopic all the way. I am so sore, but that is to be expected. The suregery was very early Wednesday morning, took a little over 3 hours and I was in my room by…
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Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winner is Muzzy. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Hilary Cliton was in heaven and she met an angel. The angel took her into a room with a lot of clocks. Hilary asked what all of the clocks were for. The angel replied " They represent everybodys lies. Each time you lie your clock moves one minute. George…
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Talked To KIMBY tonight
Hey All....... I finally got a hold of Kimby tonite. We talked for quite a while. She has been in and out of the hospital with some problems but is doing much better now. She said to tell you all that she misses you soooo much and as soon as she can she will be back on here to share her story and catch up with you all. She…
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questions about frozen hands & feet and foods to eat
I am very new at this (both public discussions and cancer) so please bear with me. A year ago my brother was diagnosed with colon cancer and died within 6 weeks of the diagnosis. My Dr had me go see an oncologist within weeks after my brother died and after the colonoscopy they found a cancerous tumor in the colon. They…
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John's Scan
Hi everyone, We went to the doc on Friday. John had his CT and blood work on Tuesday. The scan showed that the lung mets were stable, the liver mets had shrunk some but there was a little growth in the tumor on his right adrenal glad. His Onc seemed pleased. I wanted more! He has had only one cycle of Xeloda plus avastin…
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Cool Sign I Seen In Onc's Office
Seen a new sign in my Onc's office.... thought I'd share with you Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Jennie
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Lump in arm - concern or not?
I'm starting to feel like some sort of extreme hypochodriac, although I've never been one before. I have always been very slow to go to the doctor for anything. But lately every little thing is starting to worry me, as anytime I ignore something it turns out to be something I shouldn't have ignored. I have a lump on my…
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Kimby
She hasn't posted for a long time. Has anyone heard from her?
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Has anyone else come down with a red rash across chest
due to FOLFOX? Just had firsat of nine treatments and besides added tingling in toes, jaw pain,freezing spell, more difficulty sleeping and extreme tiredness during most of day, I have a (painless) sunburn like rash on upper chest.I return to treatment center this Wed for PICC flush/bandage replacement so I'll show it to…