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My Sweet Husband is Gone
My beloved husband and best friend left this world last night. I got to spend the whole day by his side talking to him, loving him, and telling him it was ok to go. He went peacefully and quickly. I was so lucky to have him for 27 years and my heart will forever be filled with his love and precious memories. He fought so…
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Pet Scan Results
Hi all - we've had lots of sad news here lately and I wanted to share my husband's good scan results. He had a pet/ct last Friday and we met with the onc yesterday and she said it was a perfect scan - nothing of concern. First scan since he was diagnosed 2 years ago that had nothing of concern. I know I have to update my…
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It's official I'm stage 4
Hey everybody, Its been confirmed that the spot in my liver is a 1.6 cm met. It's discouraging because there was a small chance it was something else. I prepared myself for it though and I'm ready for this next step. Compared to what others have been through and what they're facing I can certainly handle this. My daughter…
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We are near the end of our journey
I don't post often but have been on this site for almost the entire seven years my husband has been fighting this horrible disease. After two months of home hospice I had to move my sweet husband of 27 years to the hospital. We could not keep him comfortable or deal with nausea/vomiting at home. I am by his side. He is on…
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Labor Day...any plans?
I can't believe summer is almost over! The older I get, the faster time seems to go by. (I read an article recently that said this is due to the fact that as we get older, each period of time is a smaller percentage of our overall lifespan, so that's why a summer seems to last forever when you're 10 but not so much when…
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I'm scared, tired, and frustrated..... I need a friend
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer January 2013, by a uncaring emergency room doc. Started folfox, got two colonic stents, chemo biweekly, at this point he has lost 60 pounds. Folfox 10 months, started folfori, ended up in hospital severe esophageal sores, not eating, feeding tube put in, horrific…
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Nanab & Trubrit rock Reno
Today I have the privilege of spending time with NanaB. What a lovely lady. I think we should do this more often. Update: OK, I'm home now, and not fighting with my iPhone. I had to convince Nana that she looked beautiful without her hat. So now I am posting both pictures. I had a wonderful time with her. She is a…
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Colonoscopy Biopsy Result
Hi. Colonoscopy on 8/18/14. I had three polyps and one mass between 3 to 4 centimeters. GI said the mass was colon cancer right after the colonoscopy. However, GI sent biopsies of the polyps and the mass to a lab. I spoke with GI yesterday. The lab results indicate that the polyps were precancerous. The mass was identified…
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Labor Day Weekend
Thursday morning started with an appointment at UMHS Cancer Center. We met with the surgeon. this is the same surgeon who did my liver resection on 2/7 this year. He said he has studied my liver MRI images. He sees five tumors where the radiologist only reported three. He said it is operable but he is in agreement with my…
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Low Iron
My wife had Colon Rectal cancer 8 years ago. She has had all the scopes on time. The last one only had 1 polup in June of this year. Her family Dr ordered more blood test this week as a follow up to her regular check. The iron levels are really low. Is this a major cause for concern? some things I have read indicate that…
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Braelee ,Pepe, & Louiswift
Has anyone heard from them?
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my dear wife
my wife of 42 years passed august 2 2014 she had colan cancer stage 4 detected 2 years ago. we had no clue until a week before her death. we were camping in the mountains the friday before . monday she had an appointment with the liver dr she was in such pain. they admitted her monday by friday she died in my arms . i was…
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Dr Gerson - Good article.
http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/issue/13-dr-max-gerson/
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Art By CSN Friend Easyflip
Hey all, just wanted to share some wonderful art created by Easyflip, aka Richard. I asked in another thread if he had some images he could share, and he was kind enough to do so in a PM. And to give me permission to post the link to his site. Thought you guys might to take a look! It's always interesting to see what CSN…
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splenda instead of sugar
just wondering if anyone has done any research on this i know diebetics can use splenda becuse it dont break down to sugar but what about cancer?
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Pending Procedure Worries
It's been a challenging and somewhat confusing last few weeks. It's been a year since my diagnosis (and all of the emotions that go with that), and my oncologist suggested that even though my tumor was in the small intestine, a repeat colonoscopy would be a good idea. She referred me back to the GI doctor who originally…
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Megan rocks her cancer
At the very least it will make you smile. http://youtu.be/BaQdwTsVtCY
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scanned
My wife had a PET with high resolution, triple contrast CT scan done, it's 53 months since diagnosis. We're hunting for a met. Four radiologists' signatures, and then an outside reread, can't find anything. "Our" radiologist mentioned, that (52 mo ago) he checked with the oncologist at a well known cancer center, who said…
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How can you find members topics. Moderator Please
How can you find members topics or responses from previous posts? It seems like so many have been deleted since the upgrade. Just wanted to check on JBG page and the whole thing is deleted along with Lisa2012. Do the "About Me" pages get deleted if someone passes? This seems sad as people can get a bit of history from…
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It's Back
Hello im new to the group stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver nd groin finshed my first round of chemo in nov 2013 had 2 tumors in my colon and spots in my groin and liver recived ostomy and and the chemo took care of the spots had my 3rd pet scan wed found it back in my groin nodes had surgy and they removed 3 nodes…
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Our dearest Lisa2012 passed away August 25th 2014
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news, that our Lisa2012 passed away today, August 25th 2014. I have permission from her husband to share this sad news. Lisa was a Facebook friend, and I always found her to be a humble, quiet, supportive and loving friend and member of this forum. I know that she walks with…
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Prayers and good vibes for Winter Marie UPDATE by WM 8/26/14
Our dear friend, Winter Marie, is back in the hospital and is struggling. They are trying to get her weight up so she can get next chemo treatment. Please send prayers and all good thoughts her way. Marie who loves kitties
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Father had 3rd recurrence. Preparing for the worst frankly.
Hello, My father has been dealing with CRC for about four years now, His treatment started in January 11, after diagnosis right before Solstice/X-Mas '10 (Months after I graduated college, go figure) He had a part of his colon removed, and six months Chemo. Sorry I do not know specifics of his case. It was already in his…
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Tears and frustration...
I went to see the oncologist yesterday to discuss the recent scan findings. As previously posted last Friday's MRI detected three new tumors near the incision line from a liver resection done on 2/7/14 (six months ago). The doctors are very concerned about the quickness of this recurrence and this is now factoring into the…
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MODERATOR I do not authorize the deletion of About Me Page or Posts
While going before surgery I've authorized the hospital, doctors and staff to DNR. I am requesting now, and my husband and children are aware of this request, that you DO NOT remove my content from this board. I believe my story is beneficial to others going through this and believe you should respect my wishes. My "About…
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New Trial Pain Drug I'm Doing
I was asked the name of the pain block trial drug...SAPORIN Ar this time it is only being offered here in Dallas at UT Southwestern. Nowhere else in the U.S. I talked to the doctor today......they are looking for candidates for procedure......said they would pay for boarding even. So, I wanted to put this out there for…
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What am I gonna' do with you guys?
I received a gift from my friends here at CSN:) Your benevolence has touched my heart. You guys really snookered me this time......didn't see it coming....and so fast. Thank all of you involved:). Your support really counts....this back pain dFor the past year has taxed me no.end. The trial drug is fading now...too low a…
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CEA Test Result
I got my CEA Test result yesterday. It was 2.5 my lowest amount ever. That makes it over 5.5 years NED. I read the book Nana B recommended Radical Remission. Most of the stuff I have been doing is the same as what others did to beat cancer. I remember 5 years ago when I asked my onc what the chances for recurrence were and…
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Newly Diagnosed and wanting to connect.
Heh everybody, Female and 54, fit, slim and healthy grandma, with no family history, no smoking, yet have been dianosed with Polyposis syndrome and am now scheduled for a right hemi-colectomy in 5 weeks. This means I grow the nasty kind of polyps and lots of them rather quickly. It also means thateven if I do not have…
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Craig (Sundanceh) update
Hello All, Our dear friend Craig asked me to tell you all that he had surgery today, but that he should be home tomorrow. He just started an eight week clinical trial, and he's only the third person ever to take part in it, so let's hope that this is the one that works!! Please join me in sending warm thoughts or prayers…