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oh the fun you can have when your cea just starts to rise
some wait and enjoy christmas ? and one did something else, i got my christmas presents early!!!!! they are expensive but i think worth it! so far just the new things, all the old stuff is still happening! iscador, artisiane, vit c, avemar, zinc percolate, coffee enemas, thalidamide coming tomorrow or soon. some of these…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I Just wanted to wish Everyone a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year! Prayers go out to all of you everyday. And I am truly blessed to have all of you as friends.. it makes life easier.
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buying some organic coffee beans ? i don't drink coffee. strictely over 18, enter at your own risk!
Dear crc's , checkout my blog for my anticrc adventures. Its about to happen, i am joining the coffee enema club, anyone doing this and can say so publicily ? the research well its compelling. and my old coffee machine now has a use. do your research on coffee and enema and colon colorectal and join me. now when my friends…
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Radiation induced lumbarsacral plexopathy
Looking for someone out there that has have pelvic radiation and years later was diagnosed with Lumbarsacral plexopathy. It is from having radiation to the pelvic area. Your legs start to become weak and you slow are unable to function. A doctor from Baylor has diagnosed me only after I went to MD Anderson who indicated…
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Depression After Surgery
We are now three weeks post surgery and my husband's biggest post operative problem is his mind not his body. We have so much for which to be thankful for; pain is at a manageable point, bowels are moving good and wound is healing nicely. But he continues to be paranoid, anxious, and generally disinterested in the world…
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Lizzydavis how are you???
Has anyone heard how Lizzy is doing? I haven't seen any posts from here in awhile and I was wondering how she was doing? I have been worried about her and was hoping she was doing better than she was last time she posted. Anyone hear from her? Please let her know we are thinking about her and praying for her. Hugs, Teri
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Squamous Cell In Small Intestine
Has anyone experienced SCC in intestines. Originally SCC of throat diagnosed 2 years ago with treatment ending in 03/10. My head/neck rad/onco doctor says he's never heard of SCC with mets to the bowel area????? Had 5 inches of intestine removed with clear margins and 5 lymph nodes NED. Just wondering....this board will…
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Saw Onc Today
I thought it was my last time, but he wants to go thru January, so 2 more infusions of Oxaliplatin with xeloda. Plus a cat scan to figure out if there is something going on in my liver. I have to inject myself, he doesn't want me to use cumadin (sp) He says cumadin doesn't work if you have tumors and I've had blood clots…
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Onc. appt. scan results
Spot that onc. was suspicious of is showing calcification. No spread. I asked him what calcification meant...he said when the body heals it deposits calcium in those places, and with it showing calcification it's much less worriesom. He said we will scan again in March. Like a dumb a$$ I started crying. He looked at me and…
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I hope its ok if I ask this group for some input......regarding a permenant ostomy
Good morning! Well since my cancer is anal, I usually communicate with that 'group'. But a few suggested I ask for some input from you all because I do have a few questions about an upcoming surgery....& a major 'life change'. In July 2010 I was diagnosed with stage 3 anal cancer. I went thru the 'traditional treatment' &…
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Unfortunately: brain mets!
Thank you all for the prayers, warm wishes and loving thoughts while I was waiting. Unfortunately, I do indeed have brain mets! Sigh. So, here is the good news! 1. I got the results about 1 minute after my MRI finished! (my oncologist is a star - with good connections in the radiology dept!). 2. I had meetings with my onc…
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Best Wishes to all!
Hi Guys, First of all I'd like to say thank you to all the people that sent Christmas Cards, you really brightened my Christmas! Just thought I'd stop by to wish everyone a great Holiday season. I've been lurking here and there, just trying to deal with my reoccurrence in my own way. Everyone is a great inspiration to all…
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Thanking god today :) plus thanks to Gail :)
Mum had a CT Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis scan last week- met with her oncologist today- spots in abdomen are now resolved- clear scan !!!! :) :):) So happy right now- was beginning to panic about xmas- looks like god is looking after us- I know its possibly not forever but who knows - A special thanks to Gail from this…
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*************CSN*****************can we get a Natural Remdedy Discussion Board????????????
There are many of us would love a discussion board where cancer survivors that are battling cancer can come to and speak freely about their natural remedy journey. Is this possible? Other then other.......
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IV's Again
Hello everyone, I was in the hospital again over the weekend because of dehydration. Since my colon removal in July, I can't seem to keep any nutrients in my body at all. I have tried the soluable(?) vitamins that several on this board have recommended but its not working. I continually drink powerade zero and water but…
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For those who find stuff like this interesting, here's some interesting stuff from internet:
Unfortunately, nothing that follows is of any practical use to anyone today or tomorrow..... rawstory.com/rs/2011/12/19/scientific-community-abuzz-cancer-breakthroug/ healthcanal.com/cancer/24802-Tissue-structure-delays-cancer-development.html sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111216174446.htm (scientists may be able to…
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Starting first ever chemo
Starting chemo for the first time tomorrow. I have been approved for a clinical trial and have to be at the cancer facility tomorrow morning at 8:30. They said it will be an all day ordeal, at 6-7 hours worth of sitting there... Now I am really looking forward to getting this going, not sure when the nervousness will start…
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Hanging in there
Hey gang, Thanks to you folks for asking about me :-) I should post more often. I'm at my sister's place in PA with the dog and have been for a week or so. I'll probably be here through most of the Holidays. I had a setback starting last last week and my belly got swollen and by Thursday I was hurling like Linda Blair in…
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Way too many bills!
My friends have set up a page for me at giveforward.com/ Just search for Elise's cancer battle. Anyone know of other ways to combat the bills? As a single mom, these bills are just getting CRAZY!
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Recognize a multi-year battle
So I have now been battling cancer for 38 months. Colon to liver to lung. Radiation/Chemo/colon surgery/liver resection/lung ablation/lung resection. At what point do you recognize this is a long-term battle for which death will ultimately be the end?????????? I started out as Stage IV with progression from the colon to…
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Christmas BAD news
UPDATE: I let my wife and kids know and what a pleasant suprise. They embraced the news and offered up their support to get through this next chemo adventure. I guess my concerns were unfounded...whew! I will tell my extended family later as the treatment plan comes together and I have answers before the questions. Thanks…
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Blood Clots (pulomonary embolism)
After my most recent scan I received a call to get into the hospital. A blood clot was noted on my left lung. Now I am taking twice daily shots of Lovenox. Any experience out there with this new challenge? I thought I was done and now I have yet another drug to administer. What I thought was the silver lining was that my…
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At hospital - trying not to freak out
Hi Dear Ones, I'm sitting at the hospital, waiting to get slotted in for an MRI brain scan -- to evaluate whether or not I have brain mets - auugghh! Talk about stressful. Now I have to actually LIVE the advise I dish out to others -- you don't know till you get the results and in the meantime FEED THE FAITH, STARVE THE…
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A Christmas Card for All
If you click on my name under my pic and select my expressions page you will find my Christmas card for all of you. Be sure to click on the image to make it larger. Merry Christmas!
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Started clinical trial
Hello everyone, I haven't posted for awhile. I was in a dark mood for a time. When my CEA tripled from august to october and scan showed progression in my liver, I was about ready to call it quits.I had been on all approved chemos for colon cancer, some of them twice,and the cancer always seemed to find a way around the…
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Mags, how is your friend doing?
Dear Mags, I was wondering how your friend was doing. Did she get an ostomy? Is she home yet? Hugs to her for an easy recovery from surgery. Hugs to you for being a great friend. Marie who loves kitties
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Need your help Mates! How many of you are having Ativan?
Can It elevate liver enzymes ?. Winch is your daily dosage ? . I'm having up to 3 pills of 1 mg a day but not working very well for my anxiety!. Hugs.
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Stage 4 with liver, lung and brain mets-Cyber Knife or whole brain radiation for brain
I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in early May with liver, lung and brain mets. Early on I had Gamma Knife for the brain mets and it seems to have worked well. I originally had 9 spots in the brain. This week, I was told that 1 spot has done nothing...not growing, not shrinking. Dr says to watch it. The other two…
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where does hope come from?
Ultimately god inmho. So the west team Onc and surgeon say watchful wankkkking sorry waiting about my rising Cea. As no tumour to Target on recent pet and ft, thankgod. A reason for gratitude. My tcm oncologist, the eastern team which is qigong, tcm and accupture offer hope now. They say yes we can help. Boost lymphocytes…
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Shopping
Someone came and stayed with hubby for 3 hours this afternoon, so that I could leave and get some Christmas shopping done. I came home without buying a single gift. I just couldn't wrap my brain around it. All I can do is worry about how sick he is. Too late to order gifts online, I am running out of options. How can I…