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pet scan results
well i talked to the doc on monday and he told me the results were that there was several tumors on my liver and the largest of which was on my right lobe the size is 6.4cm, i do not much about sizes is this a large one or not? i do know that the doctor told me that it was not operable and we would check it again in 2-3…
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Carl still in ICU
We are still in ICU. Bili numbers continue to climb is at a 19 now. They are preparing to go in and scope the bile duct tomorrow probably since they don't have a team in today. He has been running around 102 temp indicating possible infection. He has fluid in his lower right lobe of his lung so are treating for pneumonia…
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Daughter having surgery Thursday
Hello again. I just read and read and read on here. You guys are great and so informative and supportive. I'm so sorry about the loss of Lisa42. Even though I didn't "know" her, it was a real gut-punch. I'm so sorry for her, for her family, and for all of you to have lost her from your lives and "family" here. I've read…
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I have Big Dreams
Funny thing, Someone in another thread, stuck a thorn in my side and yes it has festered. He asked what kind of foolishness perhaps people saw when I proudly state I'm going to college. I'm 52, Stage IV Colon Cancer, looking good at the moment, but really how long will that last? So this required looking into my soul,…
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Stable impression on CT SCAN
My dad had his CT Scan today and the results show stable lung and liver nodules. He has had 6 chemo treatments with a break in December when he was in the hospital. Is stable a good thing? I was hoping that it would show some response, but I will be happy with stable, since it could be worse. He want's to take a week break…
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Bone Density / Fractures
Good morning, Wanted to send this message out as a "heads up" ~ Any others out there with this same issue? So, I am sitting here with a non-displaced fractured sacral-ala (lower hip area) due to walking. I am 51 years old and never had problems until I went through radiation, chemo, etc. I had been swimming during my final…
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big dreams are contagious! i love winter! biology health conference and a little mcp info
dear winter, i have caught your big dreams, i want to run an alternative health conference with a focus on health and biology. i already am dealing with the best researchers in australia that could fill a one day program. i know ideas are easy and events are hard work. the speakers would be, the focus would be science not…
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Another question about FOLFOX.
Got severe headache together with some nose problems,had a brain MRI on December and was clear should I have to order a new one or headache is a normal side effect from FOLFOX?Any experience on this? Thank you in advance my friends.
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Liver Resection - religious - UPDATE
Dennis went in at 8:30 am this morning and is expected to be out around 4:30. They did the ileostomy take down, re-draped and started the rection of the right lobe. We have been at this for a while now and I have sat in this waiting room plenty but for some reason today is harder. I am afraid... I am here by myself and I…
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new chemo regimen
has anyone been on oxyplaitin w avastan and xeloda pills for 14 days?
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loss of spouse support
Last april I found out I had stage 3b colon cancer. At 52 years old, I was prepared for the fight of my life. Actually after 9 months and going through surgery and 6 months of chemotherapy, I actually feel pretty good. My wife who supported me so well in the beginning started to get upset with me I didn't seek help sooner…
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Keeps me fighting
I became a first time grandpa on Feb 10th to a grandbaby girl. I feel so blessed to have experienced this wonderful miracle. Just got back from staying with her for over a week. My wife is a real blessing, she helped out so much. Back in Jun 09 when I was dx with stage 4 colon cancer with mets to the liver and told I had…
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Starting chemo Wednesday Anyone have stage 3a. Good new??
HI I am starting this week, for the 6 months of treatment. 1 infusion and 2 weeks on the pills and 1 week off. Had surgery and a port put in. Has anyone else had the same stage and the same treatment? I am hopeing to hear good news. Thanks
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Blepharitis (infection in the eyes)... anyone? anyone? Bueller?
On Erbitux and have the nasty rash. well, it's moved into my eye lids and they diagnost it as Blepharitis. anyone had to deal with this one? going to a opthomologist this week. Joe
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MAGLETS are you in Florida?
Hugs!
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Buckwirth
Hi Blake. I know it is pre-dawn on the west coast......but have been wondering how you are doing. Did I read that you are back home?? Hoping you've made good progress.
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Anyone else using MSM ? i am looking at starting it, but my enduracell my do the same thing
a while back tanstaffl provided this info. i just thought i would check it out. anyone else interested in this supplment and done some homework. MSM is methylsufonylmethane, a derivative of DMSO, that is considered a great source of sulfur, and perhaps other cancer related benefits. i have been on enduracell a brocolli…
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fasting has anyone else tried this ? some new science
some of the science here. http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2012/0210_Fasting-Retards-Tumor-Growth.htm?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Help&utm_content=TextLink&utm_campaign=2012Wk6-2 yes, i have and am looking at doing this, just a matter of when and how long. just finsidhed a little baby two day fast and…
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Checking in
Hi Everyone, It's been a very long time since I checked in and I am devastated to see that we lost Lisa. She was an amazing person and an inspiration to everyone. There's another angel in heaven. I feel bad for not checking in, because I had a personal email from someone from another board who really, really needed some…
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Milk Thistle ... your thoughts and experiences are requested (update)
Hello everyone - I am considering adding milk thistle to the list of mom's daily supplements ... she is currently taking: - Curcumin - Vitamin D3 - MultiVitamin - Biotin (for hair and nails as chemo damaged both) - Magnesium & Calcium to deal with the neuropathy I've heard good thinks about the protective benefits of milk…
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Cesium chloride
is something that is being suggested to me. Would appreciate any comments if you have heard of it or have used it. Thank you. Pat
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Thank you John23 and Tommycat re relies to Carl...Renee
22 years ago I lost my husband to prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. He chose no treatment other than radiation to help bone pain. He just wanted to be home. So with the help of Hospice, which was new in this area, I kept him home. I learned to give him his shots for pain, change out IV bags, and anything…
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Apologise
http://ecancer.org/news/2475 if this has been posted before, just an interesting article i found.
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My Heart Hurts. UPDATE......
Going to hospital. Fill you in later JennIe They discharging me. My heart is beautiful they said. The pain is actually coming from my lungs which have much inflammation from recent cyberknife. They gave me some anti inflammatories and lots of pain meds.....which are now working and i feel ohhhh so much better. Thank you…
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Liver resection criteria?
My wife is undergoing chemo for Stage IV crc. significant involvement of liver (roughly 50%). has had no surgery to date and oncologist mentioned the possibility of surgery after chemo. Apparently a small fraction of people are candidates for surgery. I am just begining to research the surgical option and would like to…
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I know it,s a sad day but I know Lisa would like it so Its FRIDAY, any interesting plan for the week
I'm not able to think about what to do in this sad moment , but life must go on, probably go to dinner somewhere ...we will see! Cheer up my friends!
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Queensland NOT CR (question for our Aussie's)
A couple of my friends (they visit and buy and ship back many things once a year from here)live in the Queensland area, and I actually haven't been able to get a hold of them today. So, how is the flooding there? Do any of our Australian friends from CSN live in that area? And if so how are you doing with the flooding? Is…
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Final arrangements for Lisa42
In case anyone wants to send a card or other rememberance, here are the final arrangements: Lisa Didier's funeral will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2:00 p.m., at Riverview Evangelical Free Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane, Bonsall, CA 92003
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Surgery update
Carls surgery went well he is still in ICU however. his bp has been all over the place today from super low (in the 70s) to high 130s, vomiting and even passed out at one point. Seems more stable tonight though so I suspect he will be on the main floor tomorrow. They said the tumor in his liver was the size of a…
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RON50..... How did biopsy go?
Hi Ron, You have been on my mind and in my prayers. Hope your kidney biopsy went well. Hugs.. Jennie