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Craig. Where the heck are you?
Well, I think this quiet spell has gone on long enough. You mentioned to us that you may take a break. We explained to you that we would not allow it. Others can take breaks when required, but not you. You have responsibilities here. You are the glue that holds us all together. We warned you that action will be taken. We…
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Helping Gram
My Gram was just diagnosed. Is there a site that can help tell us what she will be experience through chemo nd radition treatment. Would like to know what to expect so we can be ready as possible to help her or comfort her.
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CAM: Acupuncture
How many have used acupuncture in the past, are presently using acupuncture, or are considering adding acupuncture as a complementary tratment to increase their well-being? Best -- Cynthia
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Newbie with pooping issues
Hi Folks, Another newbie here. Dx with Stage two rectal cancer in January. Did the resection end of January. And am now undergoing chemo. The oncologist recommended it even though stage two. Had my first treatment last week (Oxy and 5-FU). Tolerating the chemo ok I guess. Slight nausea but bad diarrhea. My concerns really…
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Travel Insurance for Cancer - possible?
Does anyone know of an insurance company who is willing to take on a pre-existing condition (rectal cancer)? My dad wants to travel to Mexico for 10 days - we are in Canada. Doctor said it would ok to fly and he's scheduling it in b/w his chemo, however, we want to get travel insurance for him should anything go wrong down…
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Jason's 2nd treatment & medical records....
Hey all, just wanted to give you all an update on Jason. He had his 2nd chemo treatment Wednesday, took the pump back today. He is doing remarkably well, he is just very tired today. So far he hasn't had any nausea, very little sensitivity to cold things (he carries a mug of something with ice all the time) his appetite…
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend ?
Not here not feeling very well this week , ,chemo issues I hope, so we will see, what about you mates?. Have a great Weekend!
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Optimistic for now
Well folks you know how things go. George has a CEA of 2.4 and NED on Pet & CT. For now we are thrilled. He is on Vectibix only for now and it is working for him. We know, however, that what works today may not work tomorrow. For now we will just relax a little. Thing is about 75% of his Pet & CT scans come back negative…
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If you can't eat popcorn
I searched for this info because I knew I'd seen it here but didn't want to respond because everyone except the op has since died. Kim (Annabelle41415) posted in 2009...... Kim Posted: If you can't eat popcorn because of an ileostomy/colostomy, diverticulitis, or for whatever reason, the following is a good substitution.…
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Just diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer
New on here and looking for support. There aren't any groups in the area where I live. I have been looking for survivor stories to help keep me positive and stumbled upon this website. I had 18" of my colon removed on 3/5 , had PET Scan today, Chemo starts on 4/10. I have never been so terrified in my life. I try to stay…
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Need a little help please.......
Originally Dx'd Stage II A/B, Resection of right colon, 6 months chemo. 3 1/2 yrs. out from surgery; 3 yrs. out from chemo. CEA before and after surgery has always been in the 4's. Pet scan last Sept....clear. Cea today 5.6. Pet scan ordered for Thursday 28th. My question, could the pneumonia and sinus infection I had from…
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Losing Hair
I'm on irrotecan and Eurbitux. I'm starting to lose a lot of hair with some hairline far back at temple. Has antone else had this happen? Will I lose my hair completely? Wondering if it will just thin a bit or if I need to purchase a wig
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Tara---You are my hero!!!!
Tara, I responded to your last post. I am not sure if you saw it. Here it is again, Tara, You are my hero. I dont post or check like I used too. Sorry I missed this post. I have been on vacation. As you know, we were diagnosed around the same time. Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of my diagnosis. I am sorry that your…
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Counseling/Therapy
Steve and I recently spent time talking to a nurse practitioner while waiting for Steve's Thrombosis doctor. We updated her with regards to the recent spontaneous hematoma and the extremely difficult and lengthy hospital stay. We told her how Steve who is normally very pleasant, friendly and positive was grumpy, rude and…
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Any Stage 3c stories and advice?
It would be great to hear more stories from Stage 3C survivors, your experiences and advice. My wife was recently diagnosed with Stage3c 8/19 nodes and midway through folfox6. As a caregiver I am anxious to find out more about the roller coaster ride we have just embarked on.
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CHEMO MEDS INTRODUCED
Hi guys, just want to update you all the complete line of meds prepared for my mother this coming Tuesday. Cycle would be 3 weeks in which on each first day of her cycle, she would be getting IV infusion of Avastatin and Oxalipatin (would be given next cycle since it is protocol after a client had a surgery). Then chemo…
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Time Magazine issue on Cancer comes out Friday
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151314343136491&set=a.470156966490.256744.10606591490&type=1&theater
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Critters in the yard
We woke up to Javelina (Peccary) in our yard. They are like furry pigs. The males smell like skunk, and they all grunt like pigs when they are searching for food.
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"What you eat before surgery may affect your recovery":(Plus-chemo shortage still?)
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-surgery-affect-recovery.html (tho of course clear everything first with your surgeon and others on your medica lteam) anybody affected by this www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Cancer_Issues_660/Cancer-Drug-Shortages-Mean-Higher-Costs-and-Greater-Risk-for-Patients.shtml Drugs include…
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Chemotherapy
Just finishing up my second round of chemo today. Am doing okay. Still having some bowel issues which have led to hemmroids which are quite painful. One thing always seems to lead to another with this stuff. But I am grateful that I have had no nausea to date. Still have the stent in my ureter and it will come out on April…
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Where we are
We went to Madison in hopes of rfa or directive chemo but the tumor is too close to the hepatic artery so he is starting chemo next week. We also found out he is Kras - wild type so I am trying to wrap my brain around that and figure out what exactly that means. I am wondering how we got this far with out testing for that…
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UK doctors prescribing....placebo's
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21834440 "In a poll, 97% of 783 GPs admitted that they had recommended a sugar pill or a treatment with no established efficacy for the ailment their patient came in with." "Almost all of the GPs said they had provided patients with treatments, like supplements, probiotics and complementary…
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Met with the surgeon
We met with the surgeon yesterday and he recommended one more treatment tomorrow (this was actually my request, since my husband had a mini 3 week chemo break) and then surgery to remove the rectal tumor mid-late April. The para-aortic nodes that orginally lit up in August pet scan were removed for biopsy and nothing else…
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Kim (Annabelle)
Kim, I hope your son is ok. No matter how old they get, we still worry about them. My son is 24, had numbness in his back, found out he has scoliosis (so either p/t or chiropractor perhaps). He also has complained about chest pains (all over in his chest). Now I know he's a hypochondriac like me, but I also know how…
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This One's For Kim(Annabelle 41415)
Please let's send all our good vibes, prayers, etc. to Kim and her son. She posted near the end of a long thread that he is in the ER with chest pains. I was afraid that it might get hidden there. Kim, Update us when you can. Luv, Wolfen
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MRI and CT Tomorrow
I completed four treatments of Folfiri and Erbitux (treatment 4 was last Thursday). I'm managing to endure through the Erbitux Acne and other side-effects. So far CEA has dropped since starting these treatments. Tomorrow I go in for the MRI and CT follow-ups. The hope is that the tumors will have shrunk / stopped growing…
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Kind of awesome...crowd-sourcing cancer research.
Thought this might be of interest to some folks here. Scientists in the UK have created a website for crowd-sourcing the analysis of slides of cancerous tissue. They are hoping that a cure might be found by harnessing the eyes of people around the world. New stars have been found by amateur astronomers using this method,…
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day 5 of Xeloda
Ok.. so far.. So far no sideeffect.. How long were you on this before you felt any sideeffects. I took this drug for one week last year untill I switched onc's looking for a more progressive treatment and cannot recall if I had any sideeffects. I know I am jinking myself asking this.. but knowledge is power. right... on a…
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Anyone else get these emails here? She called me Dear :-)
"Hello my dear, my name is farida hamed i am a pretty woman seeking honest man please contact me through my email address (faridahamedhamed@ymail.com) so that i will send you my pictures and tell you more about me. Yours Please contact ths privet Email address ok (faridahamedhamed@ymail.com) farida hamed" Just when I…
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Update on KayeKay
Sorry I haven't been on here lately. I have been home since last Thursday. Really in a lot of pain and feeling like crap. I was feeling pretty good the first few days home. Since yesterday I have felt pretty bad. y painkillers just seemed to stop working wtf?? They had to remove more than they planned they found more…