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Craig, any word on Blue Boy?
I've been watching and don't think I've overlooked any news. Update us Dude!
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Woo Hoo
Today is my 3 year cancer free date. I had my resection 3 years ago, woke up with a temporary ileostomy, unerwent chemo and radiation, then 6 more months of chemo. Had my reversal, endured a difficult 2 years dealing with bathroom issues, finally things are alot more manageable. Soon will be celebrating 20 years of…
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Friday Thought of the Day
“You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” ~ Rosalynn Carter
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the internet allowed, and good luck ! RIDDLE: A firefighter stood on the middle rung of a ladder, spraying water on a burning house. He then climbed up 6 rungs before the heat of the flames caused him to come down 10 rungs. After some minutes he was able to climb 18 rungs to the very top…
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Robotic Surgery
Hi, My name is Mick. In March 2008 I was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was stage 4, I was told it was terminal. Of course I was devastated. Not so much for me, but for my wife and 2 sons. I started out at Northridge Hospital in Ca. For 2 months I lived with the fact that I was going to die. Later, my doctor called and he…
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Scan results
Hi everyone, I got a call from the Onc today with my results from Tues. scans. It seems the spots that have been on my lungs all year are still there, despite increasing the iriontecan dose. I am so disappointed, I guess I was really expecting at least some shrinkage. But, I should know better than to "expect" any certain…
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Thank you
Thanks to all those that responded to my post asking for prayers and positive thoughts. Also a big thanks to all of you that pm'd me with well wishing. To all those that read my post and said a prayer I also thank you. To those that read my post and blew it off, well, you know where you can put it. I'm keeping my finger…
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Question about Avastin
I have been on Xeloda since September. One week on 3600 mg a day and one week off. My doctor just added Avastin last Friday. I had a lung biopsy 3 weeks before that and he wanted to wait 3 weeks to start the Avastin. They day that I ended up getting the Avastin was not when I was taking the Xeloda. It fell in my off week.…
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Radiation Side Effects ~ anyone have any advice on unbearable pain?
I am new to this discussion board, posting this hoping to find some insight for my Best Friends Husband, he was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer and is undergoing radiation 5 times per week and taking chemo pills (8 per day ) he is a little over two weeks in and has around 3 weeks to go i believe. It started off him…
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posted on cancer forums about the million suvivors march
I posted info on this site hoping to get more members and also where to go to buy the blue ribbons. Hope to help spread the word on colon cancer.I am trying to help our cause... Louann
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colon cancer blue ribbons
I looked online for cancer ribons and found the one I displayed it is a magnet and is on my car...I paid 6.95 plus shipping for it . I hope everyone here will buy one and display it proudly...
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CLEAR colonoscopy!
Hello all update on February medical stuff Yesterday my colonoscopy was CLEAR! This is my first colonoscopy after the GI surgery 9/08. Last week had a good gynecological exam too, especially after dealing with very dry vaginal tissue for months (thanks goes to my naturopath). Doc said tissue was "better than most folks in…
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Friday Riddle Answer (05 Feb)
05 Feb 10 Winner was dianetavegia. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: I cannot be felt, seen or touched; Yet I can be found in everybody; My existence is always in debate; Yet I have my own style of music. What Am I? ANSWER: I'm a soul.
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Hey~~ The ball is now rolling "Million Cancer Survivors Walk"
I started a group in Facebook~~ Me and a few of my friends are looking to raise Cancer Awareness by getting people people together for the 2011 "Million Cancer Survivors Walk" I think we're looking to come together sometime in March 2011. This is just starting to get off the ground so we really need to get the word out to…
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Novalis
I was sent this link because I'd asked a question about Novalis when it first was mentioned under a thread on another forum several weeks ago. Not sure if this has been shared here. :-) NOVALIS INFO
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Informational Post: Internet Privacy
I just wanted to bring attention about privacy on the internet. If you put your name pretty much ANYWHERE on ANY page on a website or if you are part of a group that publishes online PDFs or documents of meetings, the chances are very good that some info about you will show up in a search. I'm sure that many of you already…
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Sparks
Hey Folks, I wanted everyone to know that I posted a poem on my “about me” page. I’m not a poet, or any other kind of writer; just a scribbler. I’ve never shared anything I’ve ever written, but snommintj’s post yesterday compelled my to put it out there. During The Great Religious War of Jan ’10, I remained on the…
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my breast cancer update...
Hello all, Some of you are probably thinking I am on the wrong discussion board... I am an oldie here as a caregiver for my husband who recently passed away on 9/25/09 and now newly diagnosed myself with breast cancer. When I posted 2 weeks ago, I was overwhelmed and touched by all of your words of encouragement, faith,…
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I have a stupid question ???
About a month ago someone started a thread something like, shout out or roll call to cc survivors. Most of the replies implied that you have to be NED to be considered a cc survivor. I was dx about 15 months ago and I'm still alive. Am I a survivor ? I think so. I,m still all chemoed up, and probably will be forever, but…
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REMINDER CC BLUE DAY 3/5/2010
This is just a reminder to wear blue on march 5th it is our day to let the world see our blue stuff....
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Prayers, Chants, and Incantations!
Ok, listen up! I need all you guy's help. I need you to go to your Deity and get me some favor. I have never prayed nor asked for healing, and I won't start now. All I've ever asked for is the strength to endure treatment. But now I need you guys to gather your forces and ask for my cancer to have not advanced since…
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Kate58
I have not seen Kate posting lately. Anyone heard from her. Sure hope she is ok. Tina
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What A Difference A Day Makes! **UPDATE**
So, to recap, my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer in March 2009. He has been on Folfiri with Avastin, Folfox & now Erbitux with irritincan(sp). His CEA # started at 647 & went down to 7.9. At the end of last year, it went back up to 25. In the meantime, we have looked at going to NY for the HAI pump, and…
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Juicer question
I would like to get one and have been thinking about the Omega 8005. What brands and specific models do you recommend? Where to order from?
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Reading Room: RFA Effectiveness Review & Talking to Your Doctor about Liver Mets
C3 Advocates Contribute to RFA Effectiveness Review Posted: 16 Feb 2010 10:16 AM PST Written by Kate Murphy. How useful is radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in treating liver metastases from colorectal cancer? To answer that question, American Society for Clinical Oncology scientists included two C3 advocates, Rob Michelson…
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Post surgery infection
Has anyone ever experienced post surgery infection. My husband had surgery for his rectal cancer Feb 1st. The news from pathology was great and we were really encouraged. But since last Wednesday he started feeling bad, a little weak no energy and in some kind of pain. Well I got his pain med filled but it didn't quite…
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Reading Room: Stage II article
To Chemo or Not to Chemo: Evaluation of the Risk of Recurrence in Stage II Patients Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:57 AM PST Written by Kate Murphy. Here’s a second article from C3 research advocate, Pam McAllister, based on information she learned at the 2010 GI Cancers Symposium in Orlando. Pam’s experience with colorectal…
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Join my Facebook group!
If you are on FB, search for 'Cancer' in Groups & you'll find the group I created. Might be an easy way for us to link up on FB!
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Off of Folfox
Went in for my 6th Folfox treatment today and doctor says no more Folfox. The neuropathy is getting too intense and she fears permanent disability if we continue. I will start Xeloda in a week and have my port taken out as soon as it can be scheduled. I have very mixed emotions about this but I do trust her as much…
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Anti Cancer, a new life **LISA
I don"t think he had this video out when I did my last post....on his book. http://www.amazon.com/Anticancer-New-Life-David-Servan-Schreiber/dp/0670020346 ********Lisa if you get to the part in the book that gives the author of the "You Can Conquer Cancer", can you let me know. I bought the Anti Cancer Book CDs and would…