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Some interesting info from my naturopath re "leaky gut" and chemo
Just wanted to throw this out there for any who might be interested. Went to see my naturopath today to see if she could help with some serious joint pain I've been having. I developed joint/muscle pain a couple of years ago while on my 2nd round of chemo, but it got really bad back in August, especially in my hands and…
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Here we go again:phony Avastin!!!
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-fake-batch-cancer-drug-avastin.html Look at last sentence:amazing!!!!!!!(quality control anywhere/ anymore?)
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Cannot post from my phone anymore
I am at my daughters and she has a laptop. I wanted to Thank everyone for the beautiful Christmas cards. i also wanted to share the good news that I went to see my onc in Jan, he ordered an abdominal CT SCAN....results were No sign of cancer. Liver,abdomen,bottom of lungs the way I understand it.I was so relieved as I know…
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Moving Forward
Just wanted to give an update on my hubby, Ron. We met with MDA Rad Onc today. Another unwelcome, unexpected surprise. First, the good news. Ron will be getting 4 rad treatments on his lung tumor. No lymph nodes lit up in the area on the PET, so no major surgery is recommended. The doc is fairly confident this will…
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Tumeric....
A friend of my husbands told him about the benefits of Tumeric in cancer patients, so I looked online & found this site (along with many others) so I thought I'd share it.....http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html. Tumeric is a spice used to cook with so it can't hurt!
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Re-start chemo based on rising CEA?
I am having a hard time undertanding something. My husband has been receiving treatment for Stage 4 rectal cancer since June 2011. He had liver resection after FOLFOX and then radiation. Before the rectal surgery could be done new liver lesions appeared. He then started FOLFIRI which continued until November of last year…
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Husband's 2nd liver recurrence
Hi Everyone. I've been away for a while. Last Dec . My husband had his liver resection. Latest pet scan as of last week said "one new lesion in right inferior hepatic lobe that has further increased on size and shows more uptake consistent with focal progression of disease. SUV previously 4.0 now 7.6 and measures 4.7x2.2…
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Neuropathy Help
I have stage IIIB colon cancer and started chemo 2 months ago, 4 treatments so far.I am an accomplished artist and was making good money until this all started. Since last treatment on Monday the neuropathy gets worse with each treatment and I am afraid my art career is over. I had neuropathy before the chemo but now it is…
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Erbitux acne
Am on my third cycle. Anyone take antibiotics, or anything else for the acne, or do u just treat it like puberty all over again?
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diapers
Hi everyone. Its been awhile :) I am getting fruasted lately I am wearing diapers for the past few yrs. And I wished I would of kept the bag on.
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AGainst All Odds
Encouraging story! http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-11-2012/fighting-cancer-edie-sundby.1.html Hope today is a wonderful and beautiful day for everyone!!! Phil (Stage IV CRC) (http://pscamihorn.me)
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To: Luvinlife2
What is the class action lawsuit about regarding Celebrex? Liver damage? Just curious. I was taking it with my liver enzymes high from chemo in the hai pump. I stopped it on my own. Doctor never suggested that. Now my liver enzymes are through the roof. I'm scared there is permanent damage.
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Doc_hawk/Ray
Anyone hear from Ray (Doc_hawk) and any news on his trip to Utah??????
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Stoma Hernia
Hi all: I've also posted this on the Colon Club website but seems there aren't many people out there who have had this happen. So I'll try you! I have had a colostomy for 5 months now. It appears I now have a stoma hernia. It may have happened when I used a binder (to keep the operation incision together) - had one…
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What Chemo Causes Mouth Sores?
Hi there... I had mouth sores when I was on Avastin which I know was a side effect but I have switch chemo to Irritecan and Eurbitux and now I have a bad case of mouth sores. Is this left over from the Avastin or are mouth sores common with other chemos?
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Eye spasms
I am just past my second session with the FOLFOX & 5FU. Yesterday morning my left lower eye lid started to twitch. I went for a little morning walk, temps around 27 F. When I got home, both lower eye lids were twitching like crazy. It lasted about half an hour. Later in the afternoon I went for another walk. Temps around…
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Chemo for Life - how many on this site?
I was wondering how many for lifers are on this site and how long they have been on this phase of life.
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working while getting chemo.
I was wondering if anyone is getting chemo and still working. How do you deal with the fatigue while working? Thanks for any info.
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Stage 4 survivors
I know there have been many posts about survivors, but it's discouraging to look through old posts and then realize many have passed on. Was wondering if the stage 4 folks would mind posting? Things I'd love to know are: 1. How long since initial diagnosis? 2. What made you stage 4? My husband has only distant lymph node…
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celebrex celecoxib
am going to ask my dad's oncologist abt including celebrex / celecoxib along with the xelox chemo he is undergoing... there are numerous trials going on to check the effectiveness of this and i wanted everyone to have a look and share your experincex with celebrex/celecoxib…
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getting NED, staying NED and not DEAD
I saw two naturopaths today and had some very heavy discussions around NED and leaving the german therapies at the optimum time. The question " when will my body be strong enough to go supplement free and stay NED ? is this possible or two risky ?" So I have a new focus for the upcoming round of german clinic visits, it…
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My fantastic news continues CEA 3.2 down from 3.8 with german holistic medicine
Dearest friends, I was wondering about the score today, i did the blood yesterday. I am over joyed that my german therapies appear to be contining to be effective. given how fragile remission's are i am aware that i cannot take my current good health for granted. i suspect my immune system is kicking my cancers hinnie. I…
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I need to know...
I am having my colonscopy on Tuesday... I've been having symptoms for awhile.. Blood and mucus in stool, feeling like i cant empty completely--blah and blah--all the signs. I'm really afraid I have CRC-- although I'm really hoping for something else--I keep hoping it's crohn's disease- or anything else but what I think it…
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First oncologist visit
What should I expect from my first oncologist visit? I have stage 3 colon cancer. The tumor was removed a few weeks ago but three lymph nodes came back positive. Just a little nervous of what is about to happen. Cyn
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Up at 3:00 am, husband is nauseous & vomiting-HELP!?
It's me again....for those of you who don't know, I'm new to the site. My husband Jason was just diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer (upper right side is where the tumor is) & possible met on his liver. It's after 3:00 & he is very nauseous & has vomited 2 times, not a whole lot either time though. He says he feels so full…
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Very low blood pressure with Stage 4 colon cancer
Hey everyone, I'm back with another question. Of the ones of you who have or had Stage 4 Colon Cancer, did you also suffer from low blood pressure & light headedness? My husband is anemic & is on iron pills, so I was just wondering if that is a common occurance with this type of cancer.....Thanks in advance! Kris
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help ct results
hi im new here and just been reading some discussions to find help. im 24 and was diagnosed stage 4 colon in feb. 2011 with liver and lymph node mets. ive been in remission. i had a ct in jan. of last yr. and they found a spot on the liver that they just monitored. they said it could be from the resection i had. had a ct…
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY any interesting thing to do in the weekend?
First of all,feel sorry for not anwer to anybody last weekend but had to go urently to Madrid by Saturday night for work , well this week I have planed to go to see the James bond movie on Friday and Saturday dinner with a good girlfriend jut divorced from one of our best friends! Sunday family lunch as usual,a nap and…
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Getting Spleen Taking Out
I went for a second opinion and this doctor is working with my current ONC now. They are going to take out my spleen by cutting off the blood supply and letting it die. It should be an overnight procedure - same day if the pain isn't bad. Has anyone had this? This is good news if it brings my platelets back up so I can get…
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Stage IV Good News!
I met with my most wonderful doctor this past week. Latest scan results in. All clear. That now makes 3 years and 11 months in remission since my February 2009 colon resection and liver resection. I told her that I could kiss her! I told her I would consider myself 4 years in remission and she said it was close enough.…