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Blood found in stool. Have to get colonscopy. Scared
Hi everyone, I am trying to search for answers. I went to doctor for routine pap and he checked stool and said it was positive for blood. Told me I need to get a colonoscopy. I have been constipated lately and having lower back pain. I am so scared..... What kind of symptoms were you having when you were diagnosed? Thanks,…
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8 Years Ago
Hi Friends: Can't believe it was 8 years ago Thanksgiving that my colonoscopy revealed that my once thought hemorrhoid was a rectal tumor. I'm doing well except for the bathroom issues which after 8 years don't think will ever get better. I'm still going up to 15 times a day but I'm living my life according to my normal.…
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Immune Therapy Article
Interesting article, sorry I don't know how to post to just click on it... http://www.philly.com/philly/health/cancer/In-a-first-immune-therapy-tames-mutation-in-colon-and-pancreatic-cancers.html
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L-Lysine
Has anyone used L-Lysine to prevent mouth sores ? I was given a bottle by a co-worker who has just finished chemo for lung cancer. I have not had mouth sores yet and not very interested in getting them. Any advise would be helpfull. John
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Beachinmom hasn't checked in after surgery
Still praying all went well and hope to hear from you soon! Beachinmom had gall bladder surgery on Wednesday.
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Scared 'pooless'
I had a major diverticulitis attack 3 years ago and was hospitalized for 5 days. Since then , I had to require treatment for flare ups every four-6 months. Most of the time I was able allow my body to fend it off. Now, much to my lack of fortitude I've been avoiding colonoscopies, which isn't obviously cool. So then , 3…
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Hello
Hi everyone: I've been away for some time since my brother died last year from cancer at age 52 and then husband had cancer at the same time with kidney cancer. My husband is doing very well, but during my brother's battle and after my brother died I tried to get some support and never got it so I just kind of gave up on…
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medical pot
well 3 diffrent chemos and radiation and 7 surgys now on to medical pot going to try the oil under my tounge starting in 30 days let ya know what results i get
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Seeking Opinions on UCLA & USC surgeons for Colorectal LAR Surgery
Hello Everyone, I'm preparing for Lower Anterior Resection surgery in the Los Angeles area. I'm interested to know if anyone has opinions about surgeons. I hear the the colorectal surgeons at UCLA and USC are quite good. If you have any personal experience with UCLA or USC surgeons, especially if you've had surgery…
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Survivor
Just wanted to let all the newbies who are out there.. I am a stage 4 colon cancer survivor completely NED for 6 years 9 mths!!!!!! There is hope!!!! Hugs to all!!!! Lisa _R
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Attention Admin
Yolllmbs has not been able to log on. Can you help, please. TRU
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Trubrit and Danker meeting
Last night I recieved a wonderful early Christmas gift. Danker turned up on my doorstep. WOW! I was totally shocked and excited. We are spending the day together. I took him up to my favourite healing place, my canyon. What a treat! Happy day!
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Has anyone had Radio Frequency Ablation or Proton beam therapy?
I was diagnosed with colon cancer late February 2016 and they said it was at stage 4. I have been told that I cannot have surgery due to the number and location of liver tumors - I have 20 tumors which are spread through every section of my liver. The only treatment I have had is chemo: 8 rounds of Oxaliplatin, Avastin,…
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Laz Trubrit and Yolllimbs meeting
Finally, after five months, I am able to post the picture of the day I met up with Yolllimbs and Laz. It is wonderful meeying friends from the forum. I am working on meeting up with Danker now.
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peppery heartburn and diarrhea/constipation after chemo
Hello all - The past two wks in between 5th treatment fulfiri + avastin, + 5 days of neupogen shots, I have felt really crappy - 4 days of constipation, then several days of diarrhea - + weird, peppery type burning in esophagus, stomach and throat area - and lots of crampy stomach (told that irinotecan causes cramping and…
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Info help please
Daughter had colonoscopy today for what we thought would be for colitis. instead had 2 medium sized sessile polyps in upper colon she's 32. Dr said they were pre cancer. Don't have path report yet but looking for guidance in chances that it's all ready cancer.. also told her she will need another colonoscopy in one year…
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Abrub - update on recurrence
After surgery 5 weeks ago for my appendix cancer recurrence (after 9 years of NED), they determined that in addition to the defined tumor, there remain scattered malignant cells outside of the tumor margins. With mine being a slow-growing cancer (and the new tumor identical in morphology and pathology to the original…
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DNA tests for medical tendancies
I was discussing this with a member on here and I'm curious if anyone else has done this. Have you had one of those mail in DNA tests done to find out what diseases or medical issues you might have a tendancy for? I was adopted so I have little family history, just on my birth mother's side, nothing on my birth father's…
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Just started our journey...
My husband (57) had routine (1st) colonscopy on Dec 1; 4-5 cms tumor discovered in the cecum; surgery set for Thursday; having the liver and lung CT tomorrow. Of course, we don't know stage yet, but that hasn't stopped me from totally freaking out. Trying to take it one day at a time so am focused on post surgery.…
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47% chance of getting cancer in our lifetime...
This is what we were told when we went to the first cancer 'talk' after I was diagnosed. To me that's basically 50%, half of us. Last weekend the friend that I went to the cancer retreat with was telling me how upset she was because her doctor told her she had a 50% chance of recurrence. I told her that then she's like…
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Just wanted to say "Hello"
Hello! I'm a newbie and just wanted to say that I'm happy to have finally joined! I've viewed some discussions on this site but never got the nerve to join until today!!!
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feeling sad after treatment
Hi im welch girl i have colon cancer ive had my second treatment this past week . and took a pump home for2 days .i was just wondering if you sometimes get sad after treatment and dose it go away after a few day. ive did pretty good with the frist treatment i had some fatigue nauses but did better than what i thought i do…
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Tips for Nausea? What works ?
Hi all, Carl just turned in his pump today at noon. Overall, I think he has done remarkably well for his first go round. I do wonder what all of you do for nausea? He is on three different meds and is taking them religiously, but he is still having nausea. I have told him he needs to eat like a pregnant woman, small…
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A clear scan and a 2.0 CEA, good for 6 more months
Just got the call, and that CEA finally bumped down to 2 from 2.3. Said my liver was the same as the last few scans. As nice a gift as I could hope for with these holidays, I wish good or better news for all of you as well..............................................Dave
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Questions re Curcumin
I have used Curamin in the past, and recently resumed taking it to address some joint pain. However, now as I look online to buy more, I see that there is "Curamin" "CuraMed" and "Curamin-PM" Can anyone explain the differences (I know the "PM" version has Melatonin and B-6), advantages and disadvantages to the various…
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First 3 month test today
I went in for my first three month surveillance scans. Actually the scans have been on the three month interval for the past two however I was going in for monthly CEA tests prior to this last period. So every CT scan and MRI scan I've had (a lot of them) I always feel nauseated shortly after the contrast dye injection.…
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Recent Open APR surgery
Hello, I am first time poster. On Nov 10, I had Open APR surgery for my stage 3 rectal cancer. i am writing this from my phone while laying on my right side. I have a lot leakage from my perineal incision which is clear and red (Not infecred). I also have a fair amount of pain while sitting and leakage increases the more I…
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Donna Juliano
it is with great sadness , for the ones among us who remember her, I let you know that Donna Juliano has past. I was friends with her on Face book and received the post. Rest in Peace colon friend. Marjan ( thingy 45)
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4th port
well to day i get my forth port it worked for 6 weeks got dislogged and also has a fiber sheaf so its surgy at 11:45 and then chemo the next day 3 1/2 years im still here and so is the cancer 3 diffrent chemos and i gusse i 'll have to do trials next but im still here and moving i guess any day above ground is good im…
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No brachytherapy for me
I finally have the final piece from all of my appointments 2 weeks ago: my drs decided that the radiation therapy (brachytherapy) was not recommended because, “while the risk of complications are is, there is no proven track record for low grade, mucinous tumors using this technique." So no more treatments – no chemo, no…