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What special thing do you do for YOURSELF on chemo day? Patient or Caregivers
I dress up and think of ways to seem as if I'm meeting old friends for the day (chemo nurses, and hello to chemo). I find these are my best humor days, always finding something humorous to talk about or laugh about. This picture was taken today 1/7/2013, yes we are basking in warmth here in Santa Cruz, trying to send a…
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Clean colonscopy
Hello everyone! Haven't been on here in a while but wanted to tell you that I had my first colonscopy after being diagnosed with cancer and everything was great! Six month now being cancer free! Hugs to everyone and to a very healthy 2014. Cynthia
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Some possible good news in the battle against cancer-sticky balls!
Sounds kind of silly, but this recent research has shown a lot of promise. Scientists attached a cancer-killing protein to nanoparticles and released them into the bloodstream of mice, as well as into human blood. In both cases, the "sticky balls" caused the cancer cells that were floating around to completely disintegrate…
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alexinlv
How is your son doing? and husband? How are you doing? I've been thinking about you and your family. I hope things are looking better. Lin
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After chemo is over
I finished chemo Sept. 5/13. I developed a problem with pain in my glute and piriformis muscles and SI joints and some in my right quad muscle. Have had some physical therapy - ultrasound and electric stimulation which has helped. I had a hernia repair Dec. 23rd and it went well. This was caused by my initial operation…
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Sad news about Zach/Bigman4christ
I am so sorry to have to let you all know that Zach passed away this week. Yesterday was his 32nd birthday. His wife has asked me to let you all know. I am hoping to make it to his service this weekend, so I will print out your comments and take them for her. I know you all share my sadness for Zach, and for his wife, and…
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question about mets?
hi family i went to chemo onc yesterday and got the results of my ct scan that was done on dec.19 i have been off chemo for 2 and a half months due to being hospitalized in nov so onc gave me a break during the holidays.as we suspected all mets in lungs have grown quite a bit largest one is 4.9x3.7cm this is the largest…
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recurrent rectal cancer
Hi! New to this discussion board-just found out have recurrence of rectal cancer in lungs and several lymph nodes- Oncologist wants to re scan in March. Has anyone ever gone to MD Anderson in Texas?
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The Latest News with direct post from Kathryn_in_MN per her wishes
These are words from Kathryn: Hospice services have been nice. I am so glad to be able to be home. I had an incredible massage & healing energy today. She climbed right into my bed with me for part of it. This is the best I have felt in a month. I am totally bedridden now. My pain is well controlled. Because the cancerous…
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Colon Cancer/ Chemo/ Increased Anxiety
I had a diagnosis of stage 3 colon cancer last year.I had chemo,2 major surgeries,one was to remove some of my bowel and to reconnect the bowel. Now I'm cancer free,but I think I still have chemo brain,hardly any energy.I'm fatigued all the time.I have generalized anxiety disorder and I know the stress from all of this…
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Did anyone try Dendrobium, Clove Oil, or BX Antitoxin? Pete43lost at sea - are you there?
Hello all, Never posted before. Tried ALA with LDN and vit C - did not work. Stage 4 colon with metastatic to liver, inoperable. Last treatment SBRT to liver, 40 grays in 5 sessions in August 2013. Did not do 3mo scan, will do 6mo PET/CT in mid March. Currently on Hoxsey. Added to Hoxsey regimen Dendrobium, Clove Oil, BIRM…
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Snow Friends check in here
I'll start ... snowing lovely fluffy flakes all day to add to the 6-8" already on the ground. Snow will continue over the next few days and Tuesday our high temperature is expected to be 0 degrees, is that even possible? One thing I do have on hand is a good deal of firewood, food, bottled water, and batteries for…
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Laz
How are you doing?
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CEA roller coaster
Well this is my 5th time on chemo since I was first diagnosed in 2007. My CEA levels seem to keep bouncing around this time (see below). No sure what to do. I'm KRAS positive, so that limits my choices. I've maxed out Oxy (thankfully) and have been on Xeliri, but it doesn't seem to be very effective. Been thinking about…
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Wanting to hear from Wolfen and JBG
Ladies, please stop in and let us know how you are doing. Hugs, Marie who loves kitties
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First long time coming. Need some encouragement
I was diagnose with stage III in March of 2012. I had surgery to remove 1 foot of colon. I recovered very well. My new colon shape took some getting used to but it worked out eventually. I started chemo right after and finished in the fall. The scan showed NSD. The three month scan was all clear, 6 month clear, 9 month…
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smokeyjoe please check in
Thinking about you. ~ Cynthia
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AnnLouise how are you?
Please check in. ~ Cynthia
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Has anyone heard from barbebarb?
She has not posted since Thanksgiving ... ~ Cynthia
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My son had a mental breakdown
I don't post often but for four years you all have been a source of strength inspiration for me as a caregiver. So, if anyone can relate, I know it is you. My 20 year old son, who has been a rock through his dad's illness, had a mental breakdown. After 14 hours of ER and hospitals yesterday, he is admitted to a place to…
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Blood thinners
I was wondering if any of you are on blood thinners. My brother had clotting issues so they told him he will probably be on blood thinners for the rest of his life. This wasn't the case pre-cancer. They put in a filter to prevent future clots, but they are having issues getting his INR where it needs to be. I am told it…
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When do you know it's time for hospice care?
My husband Pat is not doing well. 2nd month of Stivarga (regorafenib) and 2 trips to the ER within that time frame. He is in pain (stomach, groin, hips, back) so once again he is on strong pain meds, Fentanyl patches & Oxycodone. No appetite and losing a lot of weight. He is very depressed and no matter what I do, it's…
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CEA Results
My last three CEA results were under 1 to 1.1 to 3.0. I know that 3 is still normal but the fact that it has risen the last two times is concerning. Last January an MRI detected three liver tumors (two small and one larger). After four treatments of FILFIRI and Erbitux the f/u MRI only detected the larger tumor (which had…
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Update on my mothers colposcopy
She came out clear accept for some fatty tissue on her intestine. The doctor thinks that the diarrhea was due to her previous colon surgery where they removed part of her colon. They will give her meds for her diarrhea, but what I don't understand is why didnt they do this before? Why go through biopsies and drama. Is this…
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Resolution Revolution!
Well, once again a new year rolls around, and once again I start thinking about the resolutions I would like to achieve in the coming months. In the past, I’ve been in the habit of making resolutions that are impossible to achieve, so this year, with the hope of reducing the degree of soul-crushing disappointment I…
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Hair loss, scanxiety, help!!
Hello and happy New Year! My husband is losing hair rapidly on his thighs and calves in big patches. he hasn't had chemo for over 6 months. Has anyone had this happen? Also his hair growth is slowing elsewhere on his body. Also, Monday is pet scan day and tues will be the appt with onc. Pet was ordered after something…
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Appointments tomorrow
I'm going in for a couple of follow-up appointments and for a CEA test. I had an ultrasound as a follow-up on testicular cancer. I didn't think this would be a worry but just read the US report. Said I have a small cystic focus on my left testical. Just when I have a good chance for a remission with crc I have to worry…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hello Family, Wishing all of you a Happy New Year & sending prayers to everyone for a healthier 2014. Gavin
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Happy New Year to all!
Heres to a great 2014 to all of you! I would like to thank my friends for all of your support the past year. You all made it much easier to deal with. God Bless you all.
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2013 was a mixed bag!
One of the greatest blessings in my life is my granddaughter. She was born this year and is the light of my life. I wish she and her mommy and daddy lived closer, but Skype has helped us keep in touch. It has also been one of the saddest yesrs in my life. My brother went from stage 2a to 4. He has been hospitalized 3 times…