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New Test
On the front page of our newspaper today, is an article about a new urine test instead of the fecal test for colon cancer. It's been developed at the University of Alberta Hospital and should be available by the end of 2012.
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I am the Relay For Life Speaker!!!!
Hey, Have I mentioned that I am the survivor speaking at Relay.. I know they want me to tell my story.. I really want to talk about Hope and Recovery... At Kickoff .. I spoke about seaking normalcy.. Any ideas about what you would say. would really help inspire me.. Relay is June 2.. so I have to get started putting my…
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mediastinal adenopathy HELP?????????
Appears to be a new lymph node swollen. It was clear on Pet Scan but not on CT why do new nodes show up swollen when chemo is going on. My husband has had 3 rounds. He had radiation 4 years ago. This all seems like not a good thing. What is Mediastinal Adenopathy mean.
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rectal cancer treatments & surgery
I am new to the discussion group and I am checking to see if anyone has under gone surgery for rectal cancer.
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Pat's CT scan
The nodule in his lung is stable. Lesions on the liver are stable. All other findings are normal or no suspicious findings. Pat has been feeling pretty darn good! Enjoying the warmer weather, back in his garden, and doing all the things that make him happy. Neuropathy in his feet still bothering him but no other pain. Back…
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Kanzius Cancer Research
Anyone heard much about this? It sounds too good to be true. I don't think they have been approved for human testing yet. I believe MD Anderson in Texas is where the research is being done?
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Swimming with a colostomy
On the slim chance my sister is going to be able to visit me in May I need to know if she can go swimming. How do you do that with a colostomy bag? Any information will be appreciated. Thanks so much, Judy
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Pet or CT scan-which is better??
My husband's cea was 2.8 in March 2011. We were very surprised yesterday that it is now 4.9. Cancer Doctor wants to do repeat of bloodwork in 30 days and then do Pet scan if it is still high. We go back to surgeon in September and he always does the CT. Which scan would be better to find out what is wrong. We thought…
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So upset, feel like I'm drowning
I pop on here now and again, but today I don't know where to go. I was diagnosted Stage IV colon cancer in September 2010. They put me on FolFox. Things were going great, they were surprised how much the tumors were shrinking. Surgery was even mentioned, something they told me wasn't possible. Then boom, things changed.…
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Notice
Damama passed on April 6, 2012 @ 1:46 PM CDT.
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Cancer thoughts running high, appreciate any good vibes
or prayers. Apologise for posting just feel like I'm going to hit rock bottom. My dad rang, the hospital have done several blood tests on him today. Plus he is going in for an endoscopy and colonoscopy next month. They are running tests to see why he gets stomach pain, and he is anemic. I know they are probably suspecting…
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cea and ct scan
Ok guys yesterday jorge has his cea and ct scan done. To we got a call that cea is at 1.3 the same as last month here's to hoping the ct scan says its clear .hugs to all Tina
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Stage 4 - 2 years Ned!
Hi all... Some of you know me, many of you don't. It's been a while. Just wanted to let you all know that my husband was diagnosed stage 3 colon cancer of December 9, 2008 at the age of 34. He did 6mo chemo and then we had our baby boy 1 month later! Unfortunately, his first scan showed a spot in his lung (that was…
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Almost 5 years. Stage 4
I don't post and I don't have cancer but I read because my wonderful son in law was diagnosed stage 4 in February 2008? He was 38 with minimal symptoms but enough to warrant a colonoscopy . They found a baseball size tumor and it had spread to his live. He had his surgery and later liver resection and was considered Ned .…
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CT scan tomorrow
Hey guys just wanted to ask for some best wishes or something . Jorge is having a CT scan and CEA blood work and I'm so scared hugs to all thank you Tina
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Happy Mother's Day!
This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt,…
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three cheers for the immune system
Macrophages are large cells of the immune system that literally consume and digest tumor cells. End quote. I am studying chlorella and cgf and read the above sentence. It reminded me of Craig's post. It was simple I thought I would make this a pro immune system post as Craig's was negative With regard to its ability to…
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Jennie / Idlehunters
Dear Jennie, was just wondering how your appointment with the doc went on Tuesday. Hope that you got a good treatment map. Hugs, Marie who loves kitties
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Facing Death - Awkward!
Hi Everyone, Years ago, I had discussions with others about whether or not I would ever want to know if I was going to die. I didn't think I could handle it but now I know I can. It is a difficult and weird feeling but I am also very glad that I have the opportunity to do some things I want to do and get things in order. I…
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Hi Mates It is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Excelent day here ,my wife is arrived so probablly First swimming of the year ,at least will try! What about you?
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Can the 1 liver mets be taken out before the rectal tumor?
I have rectal cancer and I am currently doing the chemoradiation, then have to wait 3 weeks to take rectal tumor out - is there any reason why they wouldn't take liver tumor out during the wait time? Can they take the rectal tumor and liver tumor out during the same surgery or is that too much? Sandy
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Drumroll......... **** UPDATE ****
At St. Louis Univ Hosp NOW getting PET scan. Will have results by 3:00pm TODAY! So I will know if I am still NED or...... NOT :-( Keep your fingers crossed! Let ya'll know later!! Jennie UPDATE....... Sorry to keep you all waiting..... NOT good news. :-( It appears I am now dealing with recurrence #4. I knew when my CEA…
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Sitting in hospital or rather laying back GOING HOME!!
Being sprung as soon as paper work is done (nurse says could take a couple hours). Doc says good thing I came in when I did, as artery was practically shut, HOWEVER all the other arteries are in great shape surprisingly he said just the one was bad and that was enough to kill you. But I have dodged another bullet! Would…
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another question re: xeloda
They have raised the amount of xeloda my aunt takes, now instead of 2 tablets a.m. and 2tablets in p.m. she takes 2 a.m. and 3 pm. she's done that for two weeks now and she's now complaining (and she never complains) of the bottom of her feet hurting. They do look red and irritated. She has an oncology appt this Thursday…
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Starting Folfiri Monday
Ok.. new oncologist.. suggests starting on Folfiri and is running a battery of tests on my blood and pulling all my tests and pathologies to look for genetics and resistences.. I did the 6 weeks prior to surgery of 5FU and Radiation and after surger I did about 6 months of FolFox and still the metatasis are alive.. so she…
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Has anyone gone to Md Anderson for treatment instead of local?
When I first got my diagnosis on 4/11/12 - my husband and I talked about driving to MD Anderson in Texas, but I told him I wanted to talk to local MDs first to see what they had to say. After talking to oncologist and surgeon - they both said I would be getting identical treatment, unless I wanted to try some experimental…
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Lynch Syndrome
I'm a breast cancer survivor but need support for my friend who had colon cancer at 35 and now was diagnosed again in his late 40s. He sees his oncologist tomorrow. They told him he has lynch syndrome and is really frightened by what he has read on the Internet. Anyone on the board have this? If so, how is it treated?…
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Thanks Marie & PhillieG
Thank you for alerting us to the Spammers that are very busy here today. What a bunch of losers! ("Hey,let's spam the Cancer Sites!") Thanks for the heads up
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Thank You
Just a quick thank you to all who come to this site weekly and some daily. When you have cancer, the consistency and loyalty of people are a big, big help because so many people abandon you. You wouldn't have to come here to offer support... especially the ones who are in remission, but when you do, you are being SOOOOO…
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Your opinion please,
How many rounds of FOLFOX do you think are needed to see if it's working on CAT or PET I'm not monitoring my CEA this time as I don't want to have a nightmare every 15 days but we agree with doc to make a PET after my 3 th shot, is not that too early? Did some body experience growing with 3 or 4 rounds and then after more…