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hey guys
hey guys i just wanted to tell you guys a little about whats been going on with Jorge will we got told that Jorge had 2new tumors so that would make 3 tumors and after having a MRI it show it was 2tumors not 3 so now Jorge is going for surgery on Nov8th and this is the big news i have 4weeks ago Jorge's CEA was at 7 ok are…
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Mucositis ab pain?
Hi all, New to site, quick question. Mouth sores are common on chemo and docs say sores are usually throughout gi tract. My mouth sores are a problem and they are lowering doses but im now having acute lower left abdominal pain that happened as mouth sores rocking. No fevers and moving bowels fine. I think its ulcer.…
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CP-9 Chicago was a BLAST! Shout out to Suzann and Greta and others who helped.
Hello you wonderful Semi-Colons!! Having just last night returned from my very first Colonpalooza, I can attest to the fact that attending this extravaganza was worth every minute and every penny. Meeting CSN members face to face is moving, humbling, exciting, precious, and priceless. The fun and laughs and bonding that…
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No I am feeling blah
This morning I got up feeling pretty good. And wanted to do somemore house cleaning etc. But that is not how I feel this evening. My colon is giving probelms again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hardly a routine colonoscopy....
My younger sister, age 52, Elizabeth after my CC cancer dx 3.5 years ago finally after so long in drilling into her the importance of early detection? had a colonoscopy on Friday little county hospital a few hours from Mayo in Rochester. Highly suspect it was just a regular doctor (although it may have been a GI guy, not…
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side effects, etc
Hi, Well I havent been on here for awhile. I was medically retired from the US Army. And myself and my lil children bought a house. I still have been in and out of the hospital for UTIs due to having stents placed in urteres(sp) so my urine can drain. My right kidney is enlarged. I have been trying to take cranberry pills…
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dog just died of cancer - augh!!
Miserable few days - my sweet dumb dog took ill, off to the vet, ran some tests, started to get a bad feeling, more tests. Turns out the darned dog had cancer -- Augh. I tried my best to stay -- how shall I say it -- neutral and appropriately detached. But, darn it -- very hard when they are 'talking technical' and I know…
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BUZZARD how are you?
Hugs!
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diet ? after rectal surgery
Hi All, I posted earlier about my family member having rectal surgery in about a week in Florida. I have a question that seems a little silly, but hopefully you all might have an answer. I was wondering about diet after the recovery from the surgery. I know that right after in the hospital the diet is very limited. But…
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The Cleveland Clinic in Florida ??
Hi All, I have been following your posts for awhile now. You all have such great advice and support for each other, I am hoping that you can give me a little help. I have a relative who will be have rectal surgery at the cleveland clinic in florida very soon. I was hoping you might know of this place and the success rate.…
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Phil ,Buck , Buzz how are you
just want to know about you!
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CT Scan Results
Yesterday I got the results from the CT tests I took last Friday. It wasn't the best news, but it could have been much worse. The scans showed pretty signifigant ascites (which I knew) and thickening of my peritoneal caking which caused the build up. There was no increase in the size of my primary tumor outside my colon or…
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TaraHK
How are you?,are you in chemo holidays,how do you feel?. Hugs!
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low platelets forever?
After my last lab work 1/12 months of chemo holiday my platelets remained quit low , can I have a permanent damage on my bone marrow? any of you ever had this problem ? any solution for this? Thank you in advence!
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The Guilt associated with the pass away of my mother
My mother passed away on 23 Sep/2011 due to colon cancer. I would like to share my experiences with you and also made some recommendations. My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer in May/2011. The doctors in Richmond, Canada advised us that she is in the final stage and there is nothing they can do and therefore we put…
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Hodgkins, breast cancer, double heart valve replacement now colorectal cancer
When I was 11 I had hodgkins and had radiation to the chest my spleen removed. When I was 13 had a reaccurance and had chemo (mop). Did very good til 38 had breast cancer had breast removed and chemo. Had implants done to feel better. At age 43 needed a double heart valve replacement. I have been trying to get disability.…
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I am so sick of this cancer sh***!
I am a 4-year kidney cancer survivor. My mother is fighting colon cancer now. This cancer crap is taking over my life. I'm depressed, scared, and pissed off all at the same time. Everyday I am hearing someone being dx with some kind of cancer. WHEN IS IT GONNA STOP? People wake up and lets fight this together. Some of you…
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Social Security Disability
Does anyone know how social security benefits work in conjunction with long term disability with your employer ie. do you loose your SS benefits if you are eligible to receive disability from your employer. My husband's company will pay him 60% of his salary when he goes on LT disability and I was trying to find out if…
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just read "blunting lethal impact of nuclear factor-kappaB" i feel reassured and faith is the key fo
the article in the lef magazine, and these articles seem reasonable to me. but i am aware its produced by a not for profit organisation that sells supplements. nevertheless reading the article gives me some confidence in my supplement regime that has been developed completely independently of lef by my wonderful…
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Caregiver finding answers and advice
It has been a while since I've last posted or even logged on here. My mom is currently going through treatment for stage iv colorectal cancer. She was originally diagnosed in June 2009 and has has a recurrence this February. Since then she has been on (and off due to side effect issues) since then. Recently she was…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO Googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!!! RIDDLE: NINE OF US My brothers, sisters, and I make nine, try to guess what we are, go ahead, it's fine, but don't say I didn't warn you when your brain turns to mush. if you don't care, then prepare for the rush! I am so large that I have 4 parts,…
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Colonpalooza crew
I hope everyone is having a great time at CPT! I wish I could be there with you all, but I have very good reason not to be. While I didn't qualify for SBRT (due to positioning of one measly node out of the 4), the radiology oncologist felt very strongly that I should have radiation to try and knock out these stubborn…
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Oh Happy Day
This is my Caringbridge Post so if it seems long and involved it's because this is for my family. It's been a great day for me and wanted to thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Your support for me has been amazing and I pray for you all everyday - whether you want me to or not :) Thats just me. Thursday, October…
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Husband has stage 4
Hi, My husband has stage 4 colon cancer. With mets in his liver. He was dx on Aug 27th 2011. He has just completed his 3rd chemo treatment. He is holding up pretty well. I pray he continues to do good with his treatments. I know we have a long road ahead. Our family and friends have been just wonderful. I'm glad I found…
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Hi mates ! it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Nothing special here, may be plant some winter flowers on the terrace!. Hugs!
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I was just wondering...
Is there anyone on the board who's diagnosis is similar to mine? I had Stage II Colon Cancer and now have mets to my liver. I have approximately 30 lesions; Onc says no resection, no liver transplant, no RF Ablation. I did stumble upon a procedure called SIR-Spheres Microspheres. Is anyone in the same situation as me with…
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My sister has Stage 4
My sister had outpatient surgery a few weeks ago to remove a tumor from her colon. At the time, the surgeon was optimistic that the cancer was caught early and that things would be fine. She found out just a few days ago that the cancer is most likely Stage 4. They are going to do a more exploratory surgery in a few weeks…
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Onko-Sure
Has anyone heard of this or had the test done. I just heard about it. It is supposed to be more accurate than CEA test for detecting recurrence especially for someone like me who has always had a low CEA (Around 1).
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daBeachBum
Ray...how are you?
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Scan results
I am a 6 year stage IV survivor. Everytime I have a scan done I have to bug the hell out of the doctors office to get my results. One time a few years ago I went down there in person and read them myself. I had a scan yesterday and I can't evan leave a message with the oncology nurses. It has to go through the triage…