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Hi mates it is FRIDAY, any interesting plan for the weekend?
Tomorrow cinema, Saturday dinner with my oncologist! Sunday family lunch, wife, mother and siblings . What about you?
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Colonoscopy
Well, my surgeon did my colonoscopy....normal.....now this even has me more confused about my situation. I could see me getting this friggen disease if I was prone to polyps or if I had some kind of bowel issues...colitis, irritible bowel disease or something. But, nothing. I had this one friggen polyp that developed into…
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How much would we spend extra on ourselves?
"... Spending dollars on supplements and seminars may just not be possible, without some extremely good numbers on a success rate." - LoveKitties. Not to hijack Pete's thread, I have a question. I've seen total chemo cost rates from 50K - 500K+ per year posted, with various annual out of pocket caps. Total costs for some…
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Fought it to the end
My Dad was a great man whom in his last days would have drug himself to another treatment on his elbows. The time came all too quickly when the Doc explained we were at the time he had told us about. He passed on May 9th, 2012 after 7 days in the hospital. He had been off of chemo for 3 weeks but his strength was not…
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Believe
Hi Everyone, Although I have not written as much as I should, everyone is still in my heart. This website gave me so much encouragement and I am thankful to be going strong today. I would like to write today for a dear friend, Michael, who was just diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer with mets to the liver. He is now…
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Believe
Hi Everyone, Although I have not written as much as I should, everyone is still in my heart. This website gave me so much encouragement and I am thankful to be going strong today. I would like to write today for a dear friend, Michael, who was just diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer with mets to the liver. He is now…
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Just Diagnosed; Questions about laxatives, diet, and narcotics
I just found out that I have colon cancer. The tumor is almost completely blocking my colon and the doctors have me taking 4 laxatives per day, want me if possible to avoid narcotics, and say I should eat a low residue diet. The problems I'm having; All of the laxatives make the stomach cramping worse than it already is.…
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Day 2 of Xeloda*...
Today is the second day of the "mopping chemo". Feb 2011 my Husband was dx with stage lv colorectal cancer (many large mets to liver). We did chemo, rfa ablation, colon recection, ileostomy, liver resection (65%)and ilestomy take down. His first scan since liver resection is clear so the docs want him to do chemo via pill…
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Jorge's ct scan
Hey guys hope everyone is good . Well Jorge got his ct scan back and it said there's a spot on his liver that might be a tumor but there not sure .so now he goes for a MRI on June 7th .omg I can't do this again. Hugs all Tina
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Anyone read Natural Cures by Kevin Trudeau?
Did anyone read this book? My sister (good intentions) bought the book for me to read. I started reading the book but the information just didn't seem to rest well with me. I did a little google searching and found that 20/20 did an expose on this Author ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN5ihrECJms). I think this guy is…
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Takedown tomorrow UPDATE
Okay, so I've read the good, the bad and a lot of ugly. But tomorrow is the big day. Supplies collected and then I'll wait to see what happens. Thanks for all the support I've gotten from here as I prepare for this next passage. (sick joke) Anyway, I've got a serious case of the jitters but it helps to know many of you…
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Scan Results
I just got the call and the results continue to show no evidence of disease. I was sweating the last few weeks. I pretty much talked my brain into believing I would get bad news. Wow what a load off the back.So I guess thats officially one year NED. When I read of the suffering that goes on hear I almost feel guilty…
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The Garden is in:
Although this is off topic thought I would post anyway. Again this year I am part of our community gardens. The garden plots are 25' x 25' and it is finally in. This year I have planted: Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Garlic, Parsley, Carrots, Zuchhini Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Cucumbers, Peas, White Sweet Onions,…
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re pain...again
thank you all for the feedback on my last post...update, my abdominal pain is worse everyday, had a pet scan today, waiting for results, i am changing my doctor, and going to moffit here in tampa, id never bad mouth anyone that trys to help you but after a stage 4 diagnosis and being around for 3 yrs it seems my dr has had…
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vit d and curcumin improves immune function
http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2012/0529_Curcumin-Helps-Improve-Immune-Function.htm?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Help&utm_content=TextLink&utm_campaign=2012Wk22-1 More good news for diet and lifestyle. I Eat turmeric and sunbake, otherwise if I must i do the supplements. Hugs, Pete Ps take a few small…
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At hospital waiting to hear what stage my Aunt's cancer is UPDATE
My Aunt JoJo was diagnosed with uterine cancer last week. Got a call last night she's having surgery today, they're taking out all the female parts (she's 61, no worries about wanting babies) so here I sit. She is now the second in all my family to be diagnosed with cancer, with myself being the first. They are using the…
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How does anyone work with cancer and. All the appts and chemo?
I am a nurse on med/surg and work 12 hour shifts, or used to. Since my diagnosis on 4/11 I haven't been able to work, now with surgery coming up and chemo for 24 weeks after, I don't think I will be able to work again. I would love to be back at work, I miss it so much. How does everyone else work? Also all the bills…
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In the days ahead....
CTscan and CEA tomorrow. Onc visit the 7th. Liver biopsy the 18th. Prayers and good thoughts welcome. Will do the same for all of those "scanning", etc. at this time. Cathleen Mary
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This weekend I lived cancer free
I just sort of let it go for a few days, turned off my phone, refused to participate in society, skipped the barbeques, stopped people in their tracks who came by and insisted on talking about it (there are some people who are obsessing with helping me even when I tell them my mind is finally resting and I need a break)…
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Testing blood to determine best chemo
Hey, anybody ever heard of this? Not sure exactly awhat they call it, I believe it was profiling or something. It's done in Greece. They take a sample of blood and test the cancer markers in the blood to determine the best course of chemo. I just had a naturopath talk to me about it. -Dawn
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blood work
I'm having blood work today for the first time since Feb. Silly me, I'm so frightened. I've an appointment with my onc next Tues. to find the results. Lydia
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Protein, appetite and chemo
Has anyone used protein powder to keep up their weight and muscle mass after surgery or during chemo? (Besides food or in addition to) I am at a weight I should be since my two surgeries but am concerned about getting enough protein before chemo starts next Friday. My appetite is better but I cant consume large quantities…
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Owner of a Lonely Heart
I've heard from one other person who has had similar experience, so I wanted to see if this is common or not. I believe in being upfront and honest about my dx, so when I meet a new lady and things start going well I let her know early on that I have Stage IV cancer. I get some typical supportive sounding noise, but then…
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Colorectal cancer caused by toxic chemicals
I am in desperate need to find information regarding the relationship between toxic chemicals and colorectal cancer. To be more specific, any info on Xylene toluene alcohols and colorectal cancer. If anyone has any info at all or any resources that might help me out will you please respond to this post? I have less than 30…
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NYU Cancer Institute - May 2012 presentations on CRC on YouTube
I found presentations 5 & 6 to be the most helpful. for anyone facing surgery to remove the primary tumor, lecture 5 should help you understand what is ahead...made me feel much better about my wife's likely upcoming surgery. NYU Presentations
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just finished another 5 day retreat with Ian gawler
30 other cancer patient and a few partner spent 5 Days meditating, eating great vegan meals ,exercising and learning and sharing. All have been very committed to this lifestyle, so the content ad pretty advanced. Ian's stories of real live success stories inspired me. My 30 minute meditations once or twice daily are being…
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juicer vs. blender
I start my first round of chemo this coming Friday. I have read the info from the oncologist and feel fairly well prepared ( I am sure you chemo veteran's are thinking "sure you are"). I have a question, though: I am thinking of getting either a juicer or blender (have neither). Any recommendations for me? Thanks!
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Does the personalization ever go away or ease?
I am only two years post diagnosis and one year post treatment and surgery and currently waiting on tests as the cancer may be slowly but surely returning... I am wondering if the personalization of everything cancer related will ever go away, or at least ease? I feel like a walking pin cushion, anyone mentions cancer and…
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Tumors
Hello all, It has been awhile since I have posted. I have a new diagnosis that I would like to figure out. My cancer is colon cancer but has acted very strange. It has spread to my muscles. I do have a very small met in my lung but the other tumors are in odd places such as in the muscle around my spine which responded to…
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payback
If your hospital, cancer cener, or what-ever has a colorectal support group, I would encouragee you to join it. I didn"t discover this group untill I was NED two years out, Those newly dxed with colon cancer need to hear our stories. They still think cancer is a death Projection. By meeting with them and describing their…