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Cancer video. History of attempts to introduce natural cures.
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/04/cancer-forbidden-cures-full-documentary.html
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My Brave Husband
Even though the doctor told us yesterday that is nothing more for them to do for my husband, he told me he is not giving up. After my husband insisting that he would like to be put back on chemo and her explaining to him that since he is this weak any chemo would just kill him faster, he told me he is not going to give up.…
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Two Years Ago Today
Two years ago today I had my surgery, rectal tumor, liver mets, and gallbladder removed. I had 12/23 positive lymph nodes. 1 month later started 6 months of Folfox. I had my blood work in the hospital and my CEA was <0.5 and it has been the same since. I have CT scans every 3 months and so far it just shows an umbilical…
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Questions about Xeloda
My Dr. wants to switch from 5Fu pump to Xeloda with Oxyalplatin and Avastin. Could you please share your experience with Xeloda pills and the side effects of the pill. Is there more nausea, diarrhea, pain, hair loss etc? Please let me know your experience as I am a little nervous about this and I know you are all so good…
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Cannabiss Oil
How many have tried Cannabiss Oil? I would like to hear if it helped anyone. My husband has Merinol, but we are thinking of trying the oil as we have read it is more effective.
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This is not linked to cancer and yet to me it should be shared in general. You just never know.
http://thespiritscience.net/2014/06/17/ninth-grade-girls-show-plants-wont-grow-near-wi-fi-routers/ The plants are telling us something. The wifi in my house will be moved to the basement tonight and everyone is to turn off their phones when they go to bed. It's just good common sense even though there is no true evidence…
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survivors guilt
Can't seem to get past this issue. I was diagnosed july 2013. Surgery in august followed by chemo starting in september. I remember getting each bit of news and saying ok ok ok. There was always a feeling of disconnect. It still hasnt sunk in that I have cancer and all this is happening to ME. My first brother died in sept…
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time frame for ostomy reversal? and update on hubby
Hubby had surgery april 2013, planned on getting reversal last summer. Surgeon said after doing leak test and sigmoidoacopy, that there was a narrowing and he needed some dilation procedures. Had 3 of those and was getting ready for reversal when he had the recurrence in the bones. Had surgery for the femur break and then…
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clean scan
'nough said=} Port comes out next month.
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Need to vent
Hi, as many of you know, my husband has been in and out of the hospital this past month. his last hospitalization was because his coumadin level was very high, the dr sent him to the ER for plasma and vitamin K. well now, it has happened again, and my husband absolutely refuses to go to the hospital - so the dr has…
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Scan Tomorrow - Very Nervous
I have a CT scan tomorrow to look for any signs of recurrence. This will be my first scan following chemotherapy, and I admit I'm pretty darn scared. I should get the results on Thursday (oh boy did I learn my lesson about scheduling that followup appointment several days later! Never again!). Hugs, prayers, and good…
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Feeling of Euphoria
I had a scan yesterday and this morning the weirdest thing happened, total peace. The scan is going to be what it's going to be but I woke up to one of the most beautiful days. 65 degrees, birds chirping, children getting ready for the last day of school, neighbors milling about on their way to work. I declare this peace…
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Happy Father's Day - to all you Dads
To all you Dads on the forum, Please take time today to enjoy your day and not to make the focus on cancer. All my best! On a side note - my Dad died of a massive heart attack when I was only 8 years old so this day has always been challenging for me. So please enjoy your kids!
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Wolfen safe travels and hugs for JBG
Wolfen, I think you should have landed by now, safe driving to your daughter's. Sending my love to you both, my hugs to you both. Let JBG know we are thinking of her and hoping her pain eases soon, I think she'll feel better in your hands almost immediately. Love to you both, Winter Marie
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Thinking of you, Winter Marie.
Hoping all went well with the surgery, and that you are on the road to recovery. Post when you can, just know you're in my thoughts.
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Any ideas on natural supplements along with chemo
I was just diagnosed with colorectal cancer a month ago. After my colonoscopy the doctor came in and told me I have stage 4 colorectal cancer. He said it is treatable but not curable. He also told me surgery is not an option. I am taking the folfox chemo treatment every 2 weeks. I've had my first one. I'm just wondering if…
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Clinical Trial - Anti KIR, Anti PD-1
Well, I am officially a rhesus monkey! I got accepted into a clinical trial and my first treatment starts... tomorrow! I am excited and scared at the same time. This is the trial: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01714739 I found out about the PD-1 trials through Maia, who mostly posts on the Colon Club forum. Thank you…
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My Doctor was a jerk
Hi All. I just feel like venting. It has only been a month since I was diagnosed. I've gone through all cycles of emotions. I'm finally ready to put the mopping aside and get my war-face on. I'm going in for a battery of tests tomorrow, and more on Monday. My first doctor was a real jerk. While I was waiting for her (for…
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The Thinking of Craig post!
Didn't want you to think we forgot about you Craig! I think of you all the time but don't want to bother you looking for updates, so I just wanted to say hi, let you know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers and I look forward to seeing you post more when you feel up to it. Hugs to you and your wife. jen
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Scanxiety
I have a CT scan next week. My first since finishing FOLFOX chemotherapy. I find myself pretty anxious and scared. While I'm told this is quite normal, that really doesn't help that much. And I know the outcome will be what it will be regardless of how much worrying I do. But if anyone has any kind words, hope, or…
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Yollmbs Post Forwarded
This post was in a different post and thought it should be brought forth as a new. Attached is what she wrote. I've been reading the boards but haven't posted before. I'm on cycle 2 day 2 of the Folfox regime. I have stage 3b colon cancer. I had the resection. They removed almost 5 feet of colon because I had two cancerous…
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You can and you will get through it
good morning dear people. about 7 years ago I was dx with stage 3 colon cancer with lymph node involement. when you're immersed in this ordeal you can't imagine a day where this isn't a HUGE part if your life. Well you can and you will get thorough this...... It won't be easy... But you can and you will. Today was…
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Keeping in touch
I have wondered about this several times over the 18 months I have been a 'friend' on this forum, about how sad it is when one of our 'friends' passes and we have no way of finding out. The first time I thought of this was when LoveKitties did a search and found out that Vickilg had passed away. I have three freinds from…
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Alex?
Wondering about alexinlv and maxiecat...anyone hear from either Alex?
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So far so good
I havent been on the board in awhile and I just wanted to give some support to the ones that are newly dx. I was 37 at the time of my DX in 2007. The dr told me there were "too many to count" when I asked how mant tumors were there. ST 4 colon cancer it was.... Well 14 months of chemo and 2 surgeries later(one colon and…
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Hyperthermia in Germany - Request clinic info. & experiences
I have Stage IV adenocarcinoma of the colon with mets to the peritoneum. My CA19-9 marker is above 40,000 (as of 4/28/2014); No elevation of CEA marker. I have only months to live as my cancer has spread throughout my peritoneum. The affected organs witihin the peritoneum are the OUTSIDE MEMBRANES of my liver, the portal…
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Apr surgery for mum tomorrow, need advice (cancer of rectum)
My mum is 69 and she's has cancer of the rectum, which tomorrow she will have APR surgery to remove her rectum and have a bag For life. To say we are scared is an understatement, I'm worried about death after the op, infections and not healing quickly due to her age. Could anyone give me some peace of mind who's been…
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SPAM Attack
Hey all,just wanted to alert you to a saraduke900 who sent me a private message from this site asking for $. I deleted the email but wanted to give ya'll a heads up that someone with no soul is trying to bilk people going through their own serious trials out of their money.
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my wife
I have been asked to give an update regarding my wife and myself. To start with the best part,My wife turned 80 back in March. Yessterday, we celebrated our 57th wedding aniversary!!! Unfortunately. she has been in a nursing home for the last 18 months . Currently with late stage alzheimers. Her normal weight was about 120…
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Sorry I don't usually rant on the boards but I need to get this out.
I have always been a healthy person overall. In the last few years I put on some extra weight, not exercised the way I used to. I'm the bigger breadwinner in the house and I'm just plain tired from working so much for so many years and being responsible for so many people. I've lost the motivation I used to have. I'm 180…