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Thoracic lung surgeon
I had been contemplating surgery on the 3 tumors in lung this is the only mets I've had in three years. Today I found out my surgeon, who I had so much confidence in has been diagnosed with MS. Very sad for him and his fam. Does anyone know of top surgeon in Australia or USA ??
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CEA = 0.7 YEAH!!
I will be 2 years NED on 1/31/14. CEA is 0.7, all scans clear. 2 year colonoscopy on 1/17. I was 3b with signet cell. My best to everyone. Thanks for your continued encouragement
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Here's to a good clean colon (pici of me with Doc)
I just got back from my first post treatment colonoscopy. All is well. He said everything looked great. I was awake for the whole procedure, asking questions and watching the screen. I wanted to see the staples they had used so he showed me, then took pictures for me to bring home. Evil looking thngs they are too. Here is…
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Looks like they pulled the survey post
Just fyi for the mods, I took it and I'm pretty sure it was legit. I checked out the research company doing it before I took part. It appeared to be a survey being run for a company making a chemo that causes a nasty rash and risk of heart attack, based on the nature of the questions.
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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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Asparagus to fight cancer?
I got an email from a friend which had attachments regarding the benifit of asparagus for cancer patients. Apparently, taking cooked or canned asparagus, pureeing it in the blender and then taking 4 tablespoons twice daily has some anicdotal evidence in helping cancer patients. I say helping, not curing. Of course, you can…
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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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Need oncology recommendations
A friend lives in Philadelphia. Does anyone have any recommendations? Her mother has mets with primary location in the uterus.
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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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Need help for Dad- Colon Cancer Stage 4 in hospital with Kidney Stones?
Hi, First off I love you all for reading. Dad was dx last year with CC stage 4 he has been on chemo. He had sudden onset of pain and i took him to the ER. He was due for a scan anyway so they did a CT scan with contrast. The Onc said the mass in his colon looked smaller (great news) but initally didnt see anything in the…
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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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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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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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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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20th anniversary today Stage 4 colon cancer.
December 20th 1993, I had a right hemicolectomy and wedge resection of a large liver tumour. During 1994 I had weekly injections of 5 flurourasol, and the dreaded levamisole for 3 days every two weeks. Over the next 2 years I had a right partial mastectomy, and removal of a tumour and my right ovary. I have many health…
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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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Update on Craig (Sundanceh)
Craig's wife has shared on FB that Craig was unable to get his chemo today due to low platelet counts. It seems they are discussing removing his spleen to help get the counts up. Please send prayers, good vibes and well wishes to our favorite Texan. Marie who loves kitties
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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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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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2.0 CEA
Hi Everyone! With all of the stress and sad news that the Big C can bring. I received good news today. My blood tests all came back to normal. My CEA was 2.0! 24 months ago my CEA was 1125. 2 Surgeries, 30 days in the hospital and 6 months of FolFox and 12 more months of recovery. I am starting to feel normal again! Sold a…
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Tanstaafl?
Haven't seen you on here for a long time, it seems. I hope you and your wife are doing well!
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Abdominal Pain Three Months After Surgery
I had a small bowel resection at the end of August, and while the recovery was slow and not without pain, I can say I've been feeling pretty good from the surgery itself for the past few weeks. Until Thursday night. I was woken with abdominal pain that continues today (Sunday). I don't know how to describe it other than…
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Something I should be worried about?
My wife restarted folfiri after being told there is no more new treatment to give her anymore. She went back on it last friday. I noticed some minor twitching from her. But last night around two AM. She started having some serious twitching. Grabbing at her clothes and blanket and trying to take them off. She also started…
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Pepe
how are you doing? a belated merry Xmas and early happy new year to you!
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Update on Kathryn_in_MN
Many of you newer members may not know Kathryn as she had not posted here much recently. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer and 2000 and colorectal cancer in 2009. What is special about Kathryn is that not only has she fought her own battles, she has been very proactive in her state and nationally in bringing awareness…
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Laz
How are you doing?
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Varmint5
Hi - just thinking about you and hoping your daughter is well. How's that grandbaby doing?
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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