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No one bothered to mention....This is a female related whine, guys feel free to ignore it
Hi all, I am going to post a little whine here. Wednesday I went back to the Dr for what I thought was a continuing UTI situation. I have been 3 times now. The first time was mid February when we got back from Hawaii. I was given 3 days of a low level antibiotic and sent on my way with a diagnosis of a UTI. Things improved…
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need infor about high-dose IV vitamin C
Hi dear all, I read a few articles about high-dose IV vitamin C, I believe it will at least help with reducing the side effects from chemo. Since my husband will start chemo soon, I would like to have him give a try. So if you had experiences with high dose IV vitamin C, please help me with these questions: 1, what dosage…
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Yolanda (Yolllmbs) is doing GREAT. The mass was BENIGN.
I have just recieved a video from our lovely Yolanda, fresh out of surgery and looking pretty darn good. She said that the mass was benign. I think Mr. Happy Dance Man is in order. Sue - Trubrit
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Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Jejunum (Small Intestine)
Finding some stories on these discussion boards that are very encouraging especially since this cancer is rare but have yet to find a match to someone else going through this same cancer. My 58 yr old husband was just diagnosed stage 4 Small Intestine Cancer of the Jejunum at the end of January. There are small metastases…
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A bit of humour
I saw this on Facebook today. Her cards are great! I wish someone had given me one when I was in the hospital. http://emilymcdowell.com/collections/empathy-cards I'd like one that says "I'll never tell you I know what you're going through because I had minor surgery last year and can relate". I'm still stunned at people…
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Question ??????
Hello all hope all is well an everyone has tried to smile or laugh a little today.. It is a new day an we are all still here :) :) i've been doing chemo for two months now. I get a. Cocktail mix of Oxiplantain and then a 48hr pump of folfox. so my Dr said back when we stared that after 6 treatments(the half way point) that…
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Surgery tomorrow
My CSN family and friends, I have been a bit quiet lately as many things have been going on medically. I had my follow up colonoscopy and CT scan. The colonoscopy was clear. No signs of cancer and no polyps. The CT scan showed enlargement of the thyroid and a 10 inch abdominal mass. The thyroid biopsy came back benign. No…
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Xeloda
I haven't seen any recent posts, so I will start a new one. I was diagnosed with Stage I colorectal 3/12, Had surgeries and chemo, and was declared NED. Then 12/13 it was back, Stage IV, mets to lung and liver. I've had chemo again and am now NED (Thank God), but am on Xeloda, and have been told it was for the rest of my…
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You all may be seeing more of me....testing has started....
I had slipped into the background here, having not much to offer with my diagnosis 10 years old...and all was fine. I have been lurking, however... So now: A week ago, I was rubbing my left shoulder and felt one of the subclavial lymph nodes had grown to the size of an almond. This lymph node could be something major....or…
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Hair Today Gone Tomorrow Party was GREAT (sorry pics are sideways, can't find a turn the pic right s
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do I have colon cancer? or C-Diff?
so about 2 months ago, I started taking clindamycin for a staph infection on my ear! about 4 days after taking the antibiotics, I started noticing differences in my stools, such as lines/indents running down the stool, and some mucus, and loss of appetite! then about 2 weeks later I started noticing blood in my stool, so i…
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Can I request a PET scan? Any info would help thanks
Hi guys thank you for all the help so far. I have not been diagnosed with cancer and I do apologize for posting here. I've had allot of symptoms: weight loss of 40lbs over 6 months, night sweats, Fatigue, nauseated, small groin node, (1.5cm)dizzy, small amount of blood in stool, and the worst is hip and abdomial pain. I've…
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Help Moderators SPAM
I always think this is so ridiculous when this spam stuff hits a cancer site .... sigh. Peace ~ Daisy
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Learned something from Donald Trump
One thing I've learned in life, and that is the learning process never ends, thanks Donald Trump!!! LOL https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtubegdataplayer&v=wtTQ4JXufNY I have no idea how to post this youtube stuff right, hopefully someone will correct it For me. Hugs and a bit of humor your way :) Winter Marie
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2nd Colonoscopy in four years a little worried..no alot worried just wondered what led people to go
I have had problems for 6 years with my stomach and digestive system, always kept up on mammos, paps, physicals etc...I have been having pain again a sharper different pain up under my ribs... btw my gallbladder is gone. I started having loose bowels movements which for me is unusual....always for years every once in…
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I got a little lost
Sometimes, things happen in life and you don't know how to deal with it. When news of Craig's death was announced, I was not prepared, not ready, for such a loss, I'm sure none of us were. But I sank into a bit of depression, like the ostrich of lore, I stuck my head in the sand and refused to bring it back up.I didn't…
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The results are in
The results of the biopsy were immediately done before I even woke from anesthesia .. it is indeed a recurrence. Not sure the plan yet .. will know more in the next week or two. My body wasn't lying ..
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Facial Rash from Irinotecan & Cetuximab
I just started treatment for CRC with Irinotecan & Cetuximab. I have broken out in the most horrible rash all over my face. I can't believe my doctor would put me through this. Not only is it hideous, it's painful. It's definitely affecting my QOL ...I can't leave the house. Have others experienced this? How long does it…
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Recurrent
My oncologist has put me on Xeloda, because my cancer keeps coming back. I have had to have majaor surgery every 6-8 months for resecctioning of my lung or liver. I have noticed dark pigmentation on my hands as well as dark spots. It almost looks like my hands are durty. The creases in my hands are also dark, as well as…
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Have a pain question
Hi everyone,its been awhile but I'm back. My mom finished her last treatment of Folfiri and Erbitux last week Yea ! This is her second round,she had 5Fu and Avastin also. Ok here's my question. She hasn't complained of pain in the past. All of a sudden this week she is in agonizing pain on the sides of her abdomen. Dr…
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abdominal cavity mets, need information and help
Hi all, Today we got devastated news, finally the Scan showed multiple spots in my husband's abdominal cavity without attached any organs, we both were very shocked. After scans and scans, nothing showed up but elevated CEA, finally this scan found out the spots. but none of them is big, the biggest one is 8mm.oncologist…