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How do you get a 2nd opinion at Sloan if you've already started chemo?
My brother is stage IV with colon cancer and started chemo with his local treatment center. He has decided to start looking for a second opinion and called Sloan this morning. He was basically told because he has already started chemo to finish his chemo treatment and then call back when he's done. Hmmmm...not such a warm…
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report from onc
I am still cancer free and all my blood work came back good . I will see him once a month instead of every three weeks . He wants me to stay on chemo until April and I said fine. I had a 50/50 chance of beating this back in July and I have beaten the odds Praise the Lord. Don't ever give up hope.Party time....
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♫ ♪ ♫ Happy Birthday Dear Kimby ♫ ♪ ♫
♥ ♥ ♥ Happy Birthday Kimby (Jan. 23rd/ Saturday) I'm going to a Women's Conference at our church tonight and most of tomorrow and didn't want to forget to wish you a very Happy Day. Love, Diane
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1st post
Hey Folks, This is my first post this board. My wife found you guys after I was diagnosed with Stage IV rectal cancer in July '09. I've been reading everyone's comments for a few months. The info, love and support that flows on this board has meant a lot to me. I'm not sure why it took me so long to join, but it became…
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dianetavegia, question
Hello Diane, If you don't mind please tell us what you are exactly taking to prevent the possible recurrence. Vitamins, supplements, etc. in what daily quantity and what when during the day? Thank you and wishing all the best to everybody, Steven
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Where do I begin?
Hi, everyone; a good Friday and good weekend to you all, and you-all know what that means in our world! I am a newbie/oldie who has been lurking for days now. You seem to be, not what the doctor ordered but what I need: a caring, supportive and knowledgeable community of individuals who, like me, had a dx (I'm learning…
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Friday Thought of the Day
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. - Mark Twain
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Friday Riddle
No googling or searching the internet allowed. We all must use our brains whether if be filled with chemo or not :) RIDDLE: never was, am always to be, No one ever saw me, nor ever will And yet I am the confidence of all To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball
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It's here! Much anticipated scientific test for Stage II and III patients
Announced today, Jan. 21... If you've been reading about this test since May 2009, when it was first presented to the American Association of Oncologists and was promised to be available in early 2010, it's finally here! Now how long will it take the NIH Comprehensive Cancer Centers, or any oncologists for that matter, to…
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four
I lost my dad, Ron, one month ago today. I haven't been able to talk about it because I can't seem to verbalize what this experience has been, and I certainly can't put into words what kind of human being he was. Believe me, I have tried and failed, but I will try again. He was sweet, funny, smart, and tough. He was…
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No chemo today - frustration.
Since my daughter has been sick, my husband took the day off to drive me to chemo. But, no chemo. My oncologist said he was still studying what the pharmacist sent him, and waiting on the results of my stress echocardiogram which was yesterday afternoon, before making a decision. Then he wanted to talk with me again about…
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Prayer (or good thought) request
I would like to ask that all of you who pray will say prayers for my sister. She has been severe pain in her breast. Two doctors examined her and didn't feel a lump. She is scheduled to have a mammogram on Monday. I know that breast cancer seldom presents itself with pain, but I do worry about this. I know that since I've…
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Think I just need a hug
I will be honest, I am feeling blue. I know I can come here and get my spirits lifted back up. So I am. I went today for my surgical consult regarding a liver resection for my anal cancer metastases. I was anxious to meet the surgeon, Dr. Malafa, Head of Tumor Surgery, Moffitt/Tampa. I really liked him. I will give you a…
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Does anyone take Royal Jelly or Melatonin
I know i have to clear it with my Oncologist but I ordered some vitamins from a show I watched "Dr. Beckkers Bionutrients" and a lady who was going through chemo called in and spoke of her tiredness. He suggested she take the melatonin tablet in order to sleep well and royal jelly 3.5:1 concentrate to boost the immune…
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3rd round of Folfox story :)
My first two treatments went well because I had a great mindset, prayers gone up and I began drinking water the day before and all the way through the treatment week to keep the chemo drug flowing out of my body in a speedy matter. The third treatment came and a little rebellion was getting ready to be exposed...I didn't…
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anniversary
G'day all, In light of the terrible week we have experienced with our extended family I thought a note of encouragement might be in order. I was origanally dx with what my surgeon descibed as a frightfully aggressive tumour of the transverse and descending colon. It was not overly large but in a short time it had invaded…
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now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the lord my soul to keep if I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take. This has been a very hard time for all of us and death is never pretty we can hold the thoughts of those that has passed on into the gates of heaven before us and remember their smiles and kind words they left behind we can pray…
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2behealed
Hello Emily, I saw your post today + I felt I wanted to let you know that I think your presence on this board has a huge impact + I truly appreciate it when you post. Let me try to explain how I think you have made a huge difference. First, you don't have to be here, your treatment has ended successfully + you could easily…
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count down to surgery
I will be having surgery monday to remove my primary tumor and if possible reconnection to my remaining retum, there is a chance i will have a perm. colosmy(mispelled, i can't spell anything lately). I will have a temp iliotomy if the surgery comes out ok, You all send your prayers and good thoughts my way, and any stories…
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ct scan news
I don't post often but read the boards regularly and I know this month has been hard on everyone. I just wanted to tell everyone that my last ct scan showed that the tumors continue to shrink and nothing new showed up. I was a little reluctant to post because I know how sad everyone has been.I pray daily for all the people…
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JohnSFO Update
We haven't been posting much on the board lately and so I thought it time to give an update and explanation. Unfortunately, 2010 isn't really off to a good start for us either. By tomorrow, Friday, 1/22, John will have had 15 appointments or procedures so far this month, including one trip to the ER while we were…
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Life and Death Here in “Our World”
There have been dark clouds hanging over our community this month. Like a storm that won’t pass, we’ve all been feeling this heaviness in our hearts as we check the Board each day, hoping for news that we don’t want to see, but fearing and knowing that we will. Just like all of you, the grief and sorrow has been almost too…
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Shout out to all California Semis!
I have just been reading the weather forecasts...please, please be careful...a double whammy...El Nino and the Pineapple effect...one guy from Cal State Fullerton said likely to get a whole season's worth of rain in the next 5-10 days... Please take care and watch the forecast in your area before you venture out!!! Hugs…
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Questions asked at pre-op have you>>>
When do you discuss mary jane? Its always asked and i always say no, but thats not true so is it really relivent and does one need to say yes before surgery, its not like i am doing it now? what do you all think winney
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Shayenne's drs. appt.?
Did I miss her posting about the results of that visit? I've been watching but the board was down last night when I tried to log on and didn't get back to it. Just wondering and hoping that things are good for her. If I missed it, sorry Donna. Just concerned about you. Sandy
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FOUR deaths here in less than one month
Brant, Michael and Mike49. Also, Fringetree's Daddy. This is just heartbreaking to me. I'm overwhelmed.
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Michael Bell (Mike 49)
Michael Lawrence Bell, 50 Michael Lawrence Bell died on January 18, 2010, at his home in Gilbert, AZ, following a courageous battle with colon cancer. Mike was born September 10, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ to Alan and Imogene Bell. He served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1979 and was a life member of the Disabled…
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lisa42
lisa, I sent you a pm amy
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Can PET scan show less than 1 cm?
So my ct scan showed mets to both lungs but they are all less than 1 cm. My onc said that he really didn't think a pet scan would show much more information as pet scans do not pick up anything less than 1 cm. What do you all think? I see him on Friday to start new treatment. Had a new port put in today. I'm still sore.…
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SIde Effects of Folfox
Hello,I am new here and am posting a question for my mom. I read your posts everyday and think you all are a wonder bunch of people and I pray for all of you to get better. My mom was just diagnosed with a GI cancer (not sure of origin). We are visitng Mayo Clinic and they want to start her on Folfox. Have any of you tried…