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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for November 2010

Thought of the Day
“Let us learn to appreciate there will be times when the trees will be bare, and look forward to the time when we may pick the fruit.” ~ Peter Seller
Outta here for the weekend!
Hi, everyone. I'm leaving tomorrow evening to go to Virgina and attend the Urbanna Oyster Festival. Can't wait to be home in my beloved commonwealth! Won't be on again until Sunday, unless I can get on tomrrow during the day. Have a great weekend! *hugs* Gail
Yearly scans update:
"The results of your recent mammography are negative for cancer. The finding are benign" 5 YEARS!!!!! I am dancing and dancing!!! Hugs, Kathi
Michael Douglas & Suzanne Somers
Hello my semi colon family, Very interesting article on Michael Douglas, according to this as those of us who took the chemo route I have brain damage, kidney damage, heart damage the list goes on. http://www.NaturalNews.com/030274_Suzanne_Somers_Michael_Douglas.html This guy isn't selling the alternative route very well…
CT scan update
Greg's oncologist called him with the good news that his CT scan was all clear! I am so appreciative of your all's thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. I keep each of you in my prayers and heart daily and wish nothing but good health and lots of happiness for all. Much love, Tashina
I have got a cold, bad luck , I got until Monday to recover as I start radio then, any suggestions f
Hugs!
CAREGIVERS and THEIR LOVED ONES – A Song for You Today:)
I was driving into radiation treatment today and the song, “Look at Us”, sung by Vince Gill began to play. It made me do some deep thinking as I was chewing up the miles to the hospital. I found that the words to this song can apply to any of our relationships that we have with our loved ones – from spouse to spouse –…
MCP or IP6
Hello - does anyone supplement with IP6 and/or Modified Citrus Pectin? My Naturalpath just added to that to my regime and was curious if anyone else takes them? Linda
Help UPDATE!!!!!!!!
Hello Dear Ones, I have been silent for awhile but lurking and praying everyday (several times). I know you all understand how sometimes we just don't know what to say or how to say it....soooooo forgive me for not joining in to the discussions. I am now NED for 3 years (Oct 2007) Stage IIIC. I am feeling very blessed to…
Folfox and mouth sores?
Hello all, quick question that I am hoping you might be able to help with. I did my first of 6 rounds of Folfox last Mon/Tues and tolerated it quite well. However, beginning this past weekend, I got a couple of sores in my mouth. The worst of which is on the tip of my tongue. I have been using Biotene a couple of times a…
type 2 diabetes
I just found out one of my neighbors is being treated with folfox for stage 3c. He goes to a different hospital than I and doesn't own a computer. Anyway he asked me to ask you guys if folfox affects his glucose levels. He says he has always been well managed but now he is showing over 200 3-5 days a week. True he doesn't…
Good Morning, Semi's and caregivers....
Just stopping in to say Good Morning!! Life is good. *My brother is responding VERY WELL (according to our oncs) to his chemo (non-small cell lung cancer) and is doing better than they ever expected. That was something that made my day. I went and sat with him his first treatment which, of course, he was scared. I think we…
What we need is a hacker with cancer!
What we need is a hacker with cancer! When we get hit with these idiots that want to push their crap on our forum and screw us up, the hacker would go to their site and wipe them out. When you mess with the bull you get the horns. So come on hacker with cancer. Make our day! Get them. Kerry
to csn spam alert
hayee a person or robot is spaming please can you block them.to those who spam shame on you for doing it to a cancer site!
pet scan
Just wonderig how often you guys get a pet scan. I had one when diagnosed in feb 09, but none since.
Emergency Root Canal Today... on Avastin.... should I worry?
Went to dentist today for what I thought was going to be a cap replacement. No big deal. I have been up ALL nite with tooth....gums actually..hurting..to the point of REAL tears. I have never been soooo happy to see a dentist. Anyway, he numbs my bottom back gum area then goes in with cold water and air....whew...I about…
what is the link between vitamin D and cancer
My mom and grandma had colon and ovarian cancer respectively. Both have had a history ov vitamin 5 deficiency. Can someone expound upon the link?
Can I write off toilet paper as a medical expense?
Don't know if there are any accountants onboard but, I absolutely, positively know that if it weren't for my medical condition I wouldn't be buying half as much toilet paper. And excuse me but, I have to have the good stuff or I'd be using waaaaay more. Day 9 after infusion and I thought I was going to get to skip this…
New MIT Article on Tumor-recurrance
Hi all, For those out there who might be interested in the latest scientific news on tumor recurrence, you can check out the following MIT research news article.(I apologize if the link doesn't work, it's an internal news report to the MIT staff. So I posted it here just in case...) -- Cynthia…
wbc still low
No chemo toay. My white blood count drop even more. Maybe monday. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
!!! Chemo stole my whistle !!!
Help. Call 911. "Hello, 911, how can we help you?" "I can't whistle, someone stole my whistle. Send someone quick!" I turned on the radio this morning and went to whistle along to the song that was playing and .... I can't whistle! What is up with that? The tip of my tongue is still a little numb but really. Anyone else…
ct scan
Ok guys Jorge is off to his ct scan today prayers plzzzzz . Everyone have a awesome day thanks Tina.
At last you can see me baldy in my expressions! Thats the one for the calendar.
It took me some months to get the cap out for a picture but l did it........! LOL.
A randomized controlled trial of outpatient palliative care showed a survival benefit.
http://www.geripal.org/2010/08/palliative-care-prolongs-life.html A study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine by Jennifer Temel and colleagues at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) showed that patients with advanced lung cancer treated with early outpatient palliative care lived longer than…
Be off for awhile
I found out today that my mother has 20% heart function, so after my appts with liver and colon surgeon on Friday, I'm heading to Washington State to spend a week with her. Since I'll hopefully have surgery this month I won't be able to visit her during any holidays, and this is my window to go see her, she only plans on…
Clear Scans, Good Lab and Teeth (o:
Jack had first scan last Friday since Dx last June. Went today and found out everything looking good! Yes!! Blood work is all good too, no Neulasta! Yes! I spent three hours in Dental chair today getting my temporary bridge, I can smile again in public. Yes! Chemo day tomorrow, please Lord let us be on a roll.... Hugs to…
any news from winneyPooh ?
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Tumor on Spine & Xeloda
My husband (age 51) was diagnosed 10 months ago with stage IV colorectal cancer. It was found due to a tumor on his spine causing enough pain to get him to the Dr. - he had surgery to relieve the pressure of the tumor then followed up with radiation to stablize it. He has had 11 rounds of chemo - folfiri and one with…
Sorry for the silly question
Shoot.Okay, I'm sorry for the silly question, but I'm learning how to use the email part of this and I see people are adding me as friends, and I have done the same. Yay! But.....I don't know how to find that list now?....:)I know it has to be in the email section... Please help? Gail :)
2011 Colon cancer calendar?
Did everyone get their pics in on time? Do you need anything from me? Having a great time on my road trip.

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