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Archives for December 2010

Pooping is WAY overrated
Here we go again talking about going poop or the lack of being able to poop. Now I’ll be the first one to admit it but there used to be a day I enjoyed my morning poop session. I’d go in the bathroom with a fresh cup of coffee and the morning newspaper and have a nice enjoyable, quit, morning dump. But after removing the…
Merry Christmas to all!!!
I wanted to wish all of you a wonderful Christmas and thank you for all you prayers, support and encouragement this past year. I am so thankful for this board where I have learned so much and received so much love and kindness. I pray for a better 2011 for all of us and for a cure to this disease. I try hard to focus on my…
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate the holiday. I've been struggling with treatments, keeping up with business and getting ready for the holidays. So I haven't been here to post much. I do think about all of you and wish for you wonderful times spent with family and friends as we round out 2010, and move into a…
Got CEA Results...
Went from 6.2 to 5.3 ..........YAY!!!!! ALMOST normal! Husband says that I NEVER been normal...LOL... I know right??? I also found out my Vit D level is 5. That is horrible..VERY low.... I think normal range is around 32. Soooooo.... Onc called in script for some. I called drug store cause I want D-3 not D-2... they said…
Merry Christmas, it's CT time!
Hi everyone, I am scheduled for a CT scan tonight at 9:15...bah humbug! Why didn't it just get scheduled on Christmas Day; it couldn't be much closer! I will get the results in January.
postpone 2nd chemo treatment!
Hello there, After the first chemo treatment {Avastin, Oxaliplatin + xeloda (half portion)}, my mum has been suffering from serious diarrhea and in the end the oncologist decided to postpone her second treatment. Her CEA was 89 before the first treatment... which was even higher than before she had the surgery to cut her…
Flofox # 2
I had my second round on Monday and am having some weird side effects. I can barely look at a light without it feeling like my head is going to explode, the roof of my mouth hurts but no sores. And the worst one well except for her cold sensitivity is the back of my head hurts I can't even sleep on that one side. Has any…
CT results...Merry Christmas....
Thought I'd drop in and say hello and Merry Christmas to everyone, and fill some of my friends in now. Saw my oncologist yesterday for the results of the CT scan I had a couple of weeks ago (and for those I didn't tell - that was an experience in itself - the woman who schedule me - did so for a liver biopsy AND a ct scan…
What are some of your holiday traditions?
We go to the mall on Xmas Eve to feel the "energy".
Good News
Hi All A little good news for the holidays for me to share. Results of my 6 month CT scan, liver lesions are holding stable, opinions are they are benign, cysts or hemangenoma (sp?) . CEA good. Going to yearly on the CT now. 6 years out and holding. Just my every 2 year scope to go in Jan or Feb, no sweat. Best wishes to…
looking for advice on severe burning sensation in lower rectum
As I have reported before on my husband. Colon cancer 2 years ago, surgery 2 years ago removing 14 inches of lower colon/rectum, bag for many months. Reversal last April. His problem now is that he has severe burning just inside his rectum. Has anyone had this problem and if so, what could it be. I beg him to go have…
Help with Probiotics... What do you take???
I want to start taking Probiotics...NOW...or sooner. I won't be seeing a specialist for another 3 weeks for help on that. I want to start NOW...not in 3 weeks. Can those of you who are on regular Probiotics tell what you take..and how much? I checked out the PB8 capsules but there was so many different kinds... like…
News from the doctor
The doctor called us today to tell us Jorge's CEA count is down to 2.6 .so can someone tell me if the CEA count is down the tumors should be getting smaller. thannks Tina
Reading Room: Does Vitamin D Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates?
Featured Post by World Renowned Surgeon and Oncologist Dr. Charles Balch Does Vitamin D Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates There's a lot of controversy about the effects of Vitamin D on survival outcome for various forms of cancer, including breast, prostate and colorectal cancer. Several recent articles associating…
Reading Room -Probiotics: A Billion Good Bugs - Decrease the risk of certain cancers
Probiotics: A Billion Good Bugs Friendly Bacteria for Your Digestive System -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Did you know that your digestive tract contains more than 400 types of “friendly” bacteria? These little guys, commonly referred to as probiotics (which means "pro-life"), help reduce the growth of…
Empowering
This morning (22 Dec 10) I listened to a very important radio conversation on my computer called The Power Hour with Joyce Riley. It will be easier to find todays discussion going through Joyce Riley archives on gcnlive . com This very empowering 2nd and 3rd hour discussion concerned cancer and treatment. If you take the…
Update on LoriS son
I just talked with Lori (7pm edt) and she is at hospital with her son. They have not been able to do operation yet as his blood plateletts are too low. They have inserted a chest tube and have him on strong pain meds. Please say prayers for his recovery.
A final farewell
It is not just cancer that sucks. I am going to see an old fishing mate this afternoon. I have known Ray for thirty five years. I am probably one of the only true friends he had. He is a vietnam vet and has had major depression problems for many years. There was nothing much I could do about that except to be there when he…
Thanks for the cards!
Hi All, I'm just popping in to say THANK YOU to all of those who included me in their Christmas Card maiings this year. I have really appreciated receiving them. For the past few years I have sent out "Pollock Family Christmas" in lieu of cards. You are welcome to visit there to find family updates, Christmas videos,…
LorisS may be away for a few days
I got this message from Lori. Please offer up your prayers for her son. ************************************* From Lori: I wanted to let you know, since you are my buddy Ms. Marie Kitties, that I am very occupied with my son's health right now. We had to take him into the ER last night as he couldn't breath. He has pleural…
Mom finished chemo today
We got her a pink feather boa some travel brochures and lots of I luv yous. Oddly enough she wants me to help her bake hummingbird cakes so that is what we are doing right now. I thank God for all his glory. Ktz
trying to understand
a relative of mine was diag. with colorectal cancer with mets to liver and lungs, over a year ago. 13 mos. later pet showed activity in lung and liver. caught early. one oncologist gives him 3 mos. the other says it is more complicated and gives him more leway. he is doing chemo. again, maintence with artemisinin, and…
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to ALL my CSN buddies. I don't post as much as some, but I always read. I am one handed now since surgery on shoulder, but I keep up with everyone. Have a GREAT holiday!! Christy "Don't be afraid to go out on a limb, that's where the fruit is"---H. Jackson Browne
Happy Holidays and many thanks to you!
As I get into full Christmas celebration mode, I want to thank this forum, its volunteers/staff, and the folk whom responded to my many questions this past year. I could not have made it where I am without you. You are an incredible group, showing both strength, and sharing weaknesses. Sharing - a Christmas virtual you do…
Item in today's Winnipeg Free Press:"Canada has high ranking in survival for 4 cancers....." (Aust
in a study comparing six countries (Canada, Australia, Sweden,Norway,Denmark and the UK).One cancer type mentioned was colon cancer, tho the only specific citing was "Colon cancer five-year rates have gone up in Canada and further rises are expected....." tho no figures given..... Australia, in same study, did even better…
I am a grandma WOOOHOOO
Happy holidays to all, I used to post alot here, now I lurk from time to time. I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in 3/2003. Had chemo/radiation, surgery with ileostomy, another surgery to reverse ileostomy, more chemo, DIARRHEA for 18 mos. and when I couldn't take the DIARRHEA anymore I had a colostomy done and…
As if there was not already evidence enough...smoking...."thirdhand" danger...
I was at a Christmas party and talking about my mom's smoking with a doctor. She said "have you heard about thirdhand smoke?"..... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thirdhand-smoke/MY00591 I'm talking to mom today....smoke outside, etc...no, she's 87 and will not quit....sigh... Hugs, Kathi
Pondering over 2010
Hello my family, Trouble is in town, ie moi. :-) Just thinking over the last year, we have had so many losses from Louanne, Donna, Eric, John, and many more. I am thankful I got to know them online, especially Donna, she was like my big sister, but she helped me open up more to my family online. And now I have big sisters,…
Field dressing and skinning a deer
A big female deer was hit in front of my house and died in my yard at 12:30 am. The guy that hit it didn't want it andI called at least 10 friends to see if they wanted it. I even called a friend of a friend that has fallen on hard times and could use the meat for his family. nobody wanted to get it. Well I dressed it and…
Missing Digestive Enzyme????
Hey All....... I had appt with Onc today. He said he has all test results in from when I was in hospital for extreme diarrhea. He said I am missing a digestive enzyme that is responsible for fatty stuff in the body???? Is this ringing a bell to anyone? He said they can give me a pill to supplement the loss of this enzyme…

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