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hey Pete did you find anything out about Wobe mucos nem?
Pete Just wondered if you were able to find out anything from your German doctors about Wobe Mucos Nem. thanks and take care!
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Hyperthermia trial and various liver therapies for unresected CRC:
dailyfinance.com/2012/12/17/bsd-medical-reports-initiation-of-a-clinical-study/ involving hyperthermia,5-FU,oxi and radiotheraphy.......... for "Local Hepatic Therapies for Metastases to Liver From Unresected CRC":…
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My Christmas Poem
I wrote the following poem in 1986. At the time, my daughter was two years old and I was telling her about Santa Claus one day. My older brother (the one who can't wait for me to die) walked by and scowling said "there's no such thing as Santa Claus." I told her that her uncle was just being grumpy, but a day or so later I…
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How to not talk about cancer?
Trying to reach out and ask how do you direct friends or family members not to state platitudes as support? I will find out the next plan for my reoccurence this week and am trying to be strong and keep fearful feelings at bay but it is hard. Maybe I am too sensitive. I try to keep explanations of my current health concise…
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Sort of off topic, but ONC's who get ill....
One of my best friends goes to Emery for her cancer follow up. Her onc has just been dx'd with cancer and she was told it was long term time away or possibly 'never' return. A friend who lives here half the year just told me her onc quickly closed her practice and will not be returning. She just had her 3rd child this past…
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barbebarb, who is your doctor at NW?
I was wondering who you are seeing at NW. I am seeing Dr. Halla Nimeiri, and thought maybe you might be too as there aren't that many female colorectal oncologists at NW. Dr. Nimeiri is also the doctor for one of my best friend's father. Just curious....
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Port Removal without Anesthesia
I'm 6 months post chemo and with a clear colonoscopy and CAT scan, I can get my port out. I hate the bloody thing, but my surgeon says that she uses no anesthesia. In fact she implied I was a bit of a baby for being nervous about it. She says no local is needed either since she cuts along the scar tissue and there "isn't…
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Hi Mates, it is FRIDAY here! Any interesting plan for the weekend?
Hope CSN works better than last week!. Will stay here and finish Christmas errands with wife!. Sunday probably family lunch as usual ,but I have to call them before as they are busy as well with errands. What about you my friends?
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Fustrated and Confused
While I know my scan results may not seem bad I am not happy with them .. They told me no change in the scan results from March to November. Devistating me.. Wondering why I am on this chemo.. Dr says same is better than growth.. and you don't know if you hadn't medicated if it had grown... my cea that always sat at 2 is…
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Heartbreaking
My heart is so sore this morning. Even cancer seems to pale in light of the horror of Newtown. Love and prayer for all, Carhleen Mary
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IntraPeritoneal (IP) Chemo
I was asked, so I'll share what I know and what I experienced. I had metastatic appendix cancer. I had major cytoreductive surgery and colon resections (yes, plural - I'm reconnected in 3 places) followed by 5 3-day cycles bi-weekly of IP chemo, starting the day after surgery. My IP chemo cocktail contained FUDR, which is…
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Lung Nodules
Latest bad news on CT scan. Nodules in both lungs five ranging from 3mm - 5mm. We have to wait for pet scan on Monday. Tues is first chemo. Our heart goes out to all the 20 children who lost their lives in CT. today.
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Omega J8006 juicer for $210
If Santa is thinking of bringing a juicer, this seems to be a good deal: http://www.amazon.com/Omega-J8006-Nutrition-Commercial-Masticating/dp/B001L7OIVI?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals Amazon changes their prices frequently so jump if you want it.
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“The Hits Keep Comin’”
Dad continues to be the gift that keeps on givin’ – the whole year ‘round… Last night at dad’s house, as I was living yet another day of his life, I decided to stop by the cemetery, just to say, “Thanks” for everything. Even with an estate sale, an estate liquidator and a salvage guy, I still can’t get everything out of…
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still in the hospital
after getting great scan results the day before thanksgiving, just wasnt feeling right got worse to where i could not get out of bed or walk.....turns out had a horriable infection in ab wall, so here i still sit, no food, just ice chips and iv's!!!! STINKS!!!! i will keep yall posted!!!
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Appreciate any help
Hi all I’ve been lurking for the past few days while awaiting diagnosis. CT Abdomen Pelvis (with contrast) and colonoscopy showed a 7cm malignant looking rectosigmoid lesion along with 6mm sigmoid polyp and a tiny 3-4 mm rectal polyp (likely Hyperplastic—hot biopsied). The initial (most certain) diagnosis is Sigmoid c. The…
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next roto rooter
will be in 5 years!!! yay me. all clear. I feel so blessed. Now,I can go home to PA and Just enjoy my family. Hugs to all, Judy
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Where's KathiM? Gone. Where? Cruise. AGAIN? Yes....
Hugs to all! Kathi
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Kind of OT
I drove to GA yesterday, because my mom was admitted to the hospital for a blood infection..pretty serious, but she is starting to respond to treatment. Anyway, I was killing time in the CCU waiting room and had my trusty kindle fire, so I took advantage of the free wifi to check email, FB and such. All was good, so I…
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CEA Increase
Devasted. Cea went up from 7.9 to 14.7.
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CEA Levels Rising, Final 12th Folfox Treatment Cancelled
Is it time to panic? CEA Tests: Date Description Level ========== ============================= ===== 05/03/2012 Pre Colon Resection 19.7 05/16/2012 Post Colon Resection (5 days) 8.1 06/05/2012 Post Lung Resection (4 days) 6.3 06/21/2012 First Chemo Infusion 3.7 09/20/2012 Later in chemo cycle 8.7 10/04/2012 Pre Treatment…
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Kenny H And Tara HK
Are you both fine? Hugs my friends!
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It's that wonderfull time of year again. Time for my annual "roto rooter"...
Yep time for my colonoscopy. It was the week before Thanksgiving 2009 when the tumor was spotted. Then after chemo/radiation and nine months of NED my second colonoscopy spotted the recurrence. So, two colonoscopies, two tumors. I'm hoping the third time's a charm and comes back clean. My CEA is good, my scan last month…
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Paw Paw Reg
Anyone tried it with success?
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confused, annoyed, denial, and sick of "I'm so sorry cards."
This just about sucks doesn't it? Since diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer, I really haven't felt that depressed. It's funny though, I think I am becomming more angry by the day because when I was diagnosed (a month ago} the docs were all like. "Oh yeah, 90% survival rate. And now that they have my business they keep…
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Alternatives to chemo/radiation therapy
My mother was diagnosed with stage 3/c colon/rectal cancer in December. She had surgery and now her oncologist wants her to start chemo and radiation therapy. She does not want to do either one. Can anyone recommend an alternative treatment? Has anyone done alternative treatment and if so, how did it work out for you ? Any…
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Pardon, But Your Age Is Showing
Off topic here, but I'm sitting here watching the 12.12.12 Concert, Pink Floyd to be exact and lovin' it. We don't really look THAT old, do we. Luv You Guys, Wolfen
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This is a Get Well Poem from my neighbor and friend:
My neighbor and friend Bruce Wales wrote this for another neighbor. He shared this with me telling me to always have hope and a good spirit. He gave me a book from local writers that had his poem in it. I got Bruce's permission OK to place it on the ACS Site. Get Well Poem to My Friend Faye Written by Bruce Wales There is…
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Organic
What are some of the organic foods and supplements websites for cancer.
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12/12/12...4 years ago
it was 12/12/2008 and we found out it was cancer. Robert is still kicking. Here's to seeing 12/12/13 with my love. Angela