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Cancer Free 11 Years Today!
Brief History - Stage 3C - 10 positive lymph nodes. No recurrences to date. Just wanted to share with others starting this journey - keep the faith! Happy Spring! Lisa
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Had APR/permanent colostomy seven weeks out suddenly can't eat
Hi all, I've had the surgery, colostomy is functioning and I was doing okay, moving in the right direction but suddenly these past few days, I have a complete lack of energy, no appetite and water is a turnoff. I'm not feeling generally well. Sleep cycle is very broken. Napping even feels horrible because I know I'll wake…
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The "answer" may come from Anywhere:
this is a meager example of why one never knows from where will come some substance to help: "Researchers identify fish protein that may inhibit cancer metastasis" tho not pertaining to CRC its an example of why one should be rather open-minded http://phys.org/news/2013-03-fish-protein-inhibit-cancer-metastasis.html
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GRAVIOLA/SOURSOUP FRUIT - ANTI CANCER PROPERTIES
Anybody heard about Graviola/Soursop Fruit? I heard a lot of good things about it.
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And the Scan Results Are..........
Ok - enough suspense. CT Scan was clear, Yeah!. This is 1 yr NED as of Jan 31, 1 yr colonscopy found a small polyp and removed. As a CC stage 3b with signet cell I must say I feel like I can breath a little today. I had the CT Scan on Sunday, yes Sunday, my hospital does these also on Sunday. It worked out great. I am…
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CT SCAN and Port Insertion
My mom had just finished 2 things, CT scan today and port insertion yesterday. Tomorrow, we would be meeting her medical oncologist again, and our first meeting with her breast surgeon. After the 2 back to back appointments, my mom will have her iron infusion. With all these things happening, I am thankful to our Creator…
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Barbebarb: Best wishes on your chemo tomorrow
and your scan and brain MRI coming up soon also. My husband has his follow-up brain MRI the middle of May. I enjoy your inspiring picture of the staircase every time I see it! -- Cynthia
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2nd treatment of Chemo, Jaundice & Bilirubin up.
Hello, it's been 37 days since the ER found tumors on my Dads' liver & colon. Only 3 weeks since he was officially diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that spread to the liver. His liver is struggling so bad, he has been jaundice, has ascites bad (been drained twice) feet, ankles swollen and is soo tired and weak. he is…
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What a difference two months make
The last time I posted was in January, after my abdominal scan, and I had the happy news of "no sign of cancer". Yesterday I saw the Gyn whom my Onc wanted me to see due to fibroid cysts in my uterus. The Gyn gave me the news that the fibroid tumor (one time they call it cysts the next time its tumor) has doubled in size…
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Thought of the Day: "GAPS"
It was Rocky Balboa who said it best... I got Gaps - We got Gaps - Together...We Fill GAPS Big thanks to all that have helped me fill gaps! -- Shortest post ever I know:)
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Winter Marie: Is that kitty staying put?
just wondering. -- Cynthia
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Flagging posts
I just saw a post that has been flagged and for the life of me I can't understand the reasoning behind the flag. It was a comment made by John23.This is getting out of hand people. Chill, please! When I first came on this forum flags were reserved for the most egregious offenses like spam or every once in awhile someone…
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Care to share one kind thing you will do for yourself today?
Sometimes my husband, who is the one with cancer and myself as his caregiver, forget to do things specifically for ourselves. We are each trying to help each other or our son most of the time and lose sight of being kind to ourselves. Each day we try to encourage each other to do something just for ourselves, as…
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which way does she turn?
just for fun; post you answers..... clockwise or anti-clockwise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CEr2GfGilw
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Pets/Buzz
Notice one of the topics most commented on was the subject of the sadness of Buzz's death. The other topic commented on even more was the joy of sharing our pets. So we share our joys and sadness. The pictures are just great all of them, they help us to cope with the sadness.
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Still searching for those currently on Stivarga (regorafanib)
Anyone?
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Okay Phil, Wracking My Brain Here
Who is the artist in your video tutorial for posting pictures? Hubby used to love watching his show On Saturday mornings. It aired for many years, even after he was gone. Luv, Wolfen
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Chinese herbal formula Yi-Qi-Fu-Sheng (YQFS) and CRC:
www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/13/65/abstract (click on link for full article if so inclined)
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Tasty, healthy salad from Costco
Tried this salad (description below) yesterday at a St. Patrick's Day party and was surprised by how yummy it was. For those of us trying to eat better, this salad is loaded with cruciferous veggies----extra important for our type of cancer---AND it's good. two thumbs up The Eat Smart Sweet Kale salad mix includes…
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Happy Birthday Mom(Wolfen)
i know we dont do a whole lot of birthdays on here but i thought this person really needed the "Happy Bithday to You".not only has she had to deal with me (her daughter)dx stage 3 colorectal cancer 2008 then in 2011 dx stage 4 with a vengance with mets to liver and lung.now she is dealing with my stepdad who has 2…
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2 Chemo's down (54 weeks!), now on to next treatment option for me.
I haven't been around here much, as I've been back to work and overall was doing pretty well on the Xeloda & Avastin. I had six months of Folfox & Erbitux (24 weeks of treatments - Folfox on the odd weeks, Erbitux on the even weeks) then in late July 2012, a surgery to resect the liver and to remove "the bag" (which I had…
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Yep, another person is/has or is thinking of leaving this forum...
Yep, another one has left the forum. I hope this bully realizes who she is. Everyone should be able to comment and share treatments. We are adults. Something that works for me might work for someone else. This bully has put down many things, juicing, my "purple juice" as she calls it, and other things. A couple of other…
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It all about poorly focused anger
You know all the drama that is going on on this board is poorly focused anger. We are all angry at the disease we have and we so whole heartedly seek acceptance for our thoughts and practices we follow.. What we really want is the cure and we will believe what we want to believe to help us thru this journey. All we seek is…
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Celebrating one year survival since recurrence & chemo
I almost titled this Celebrating One Year NED but stopped myself since I have had two "scares" in the last year where something appeared on a scan that they at first thought was cancer (and the last one is not 100 percent resolved as it may be a new met or it may be new scar tissue formation from my liver resection,…
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Help. Panic.
I am near panic and just need some input from you guys. My daughter is fine, off to a St. Patrick's dinner with friends. Feels great. To recap: Diagnosed at age 32 stage IV in Aug. 2011, 6 weeks after the birth of her first child. Had the cancer and symptoms during her pregnancy. Had Folfox for about 4 months and it…
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CT Scan tomorrow morning ~ Monday. UPDATE :(
CT scan tomorrow morning ~ scan anxiety once again. I have my 2 bottles of contrast to drink - Yuk. Next month will be 1 year ago that I was diagnosed with rectal cancer and life has really changed. I was working at a hospital and busy being a mom, wife, and working full time. Not even thinking about cancer or death. Even…
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lost once but now found
My 5 year clearance, or NED is this June. I am so grateful. Days, weeks, maybe months go by without thinking about it. I work now with a bunch of new teachers who never knew what I went through. None of the administration does. It is so true that most of us carry an untold burden or two. I am around, come and read up on…
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CAM: Cancer/Glucose Connection Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDUoUxI1III still probably.... cat + pidgeons
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Maxicat?
You posted on March 11th that your CEA was rising and you were having an x-ray of your back. No update has me concerned. Can you let us know how you are? (It was in the thread regarding CEA's)