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cancer sucks..
I think everytime I turn around I hear or meet someone who just found out they got cancer. In the past year, my cousin, three neighbors, and. a few friends. Got their bad news. It seems like it's spreading like the flu. I'm so tired of hearing more bad news. And no one either has insurance or it don't cover it. I know we…
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When asked reply 'I am fabulous"
For those of you who are asked constantly "how are you doing ?, this usta get me annoyed, cause everyone always asked. they asked my husband, they ask my kids , they ask my friends and frankly it is kind of crazy, they really don't want to hear the latest treatment, or the latest trouble or hurt, or night of sleeplessness,…
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Has anyone one seen 2bhealed around?
I have rin across quite a few of 2bhealed posted juicing related lists, but I would like to get some feedback from her on what protein powder to supplement the vegetable and fruit juice. Does anyone have any recommendations to supplements to add in to a juicing regiment? Thanks
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Whats the trick to change the pic
Off topic of cancer stuff....but does anyone know why I can't change my picture? I figured since this one is from the middle of my treatment almost a year ago, I wanted to change it to better days. I was able to delete it and just the generic thing showed. Then I thought I was adding a new one only it added the same one I…
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To Buckwirth Friend re your question in another thread
Hi, I started this thread so that we could be sure to get you answers to your question about insurance and hospital stays. If you can give us some specifics such as...have no insurance...have insurance but can't get them to cover costs...can't cover costs not paid by insurance...or whatever the case may be, I am sure that…
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Method to predict your response to Cetuximab/Erbitux?
reuters.com/article/2012/idUS116929+20-Jan-2012+HUG20120120 (Warning:the above is a press release) Much more should be coming from this ASCO Gastro meeting Also, new type of CT requiring considerable less radiation: newswise.com/articles/view/584868/?sc=dwhn
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my new idea IV vitamin C in a slow release fanny pack using port
only read this if your interested in vit c which is a complementary therapy i am using. i am not suggesting this for anyone else but me, but am interested in any comments. assuming iv c has real benefits in fighting tumours. i do based on my experience so far and the 500 pages of studies i have read. its use is wide spread…
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Hubby home
Hubby came home today. Hospice intalled hospital bed, special air mattress, suction machine and oxigen machine. They also took care of transporting him home from the hospital as he is now bedbound. So they have set everything up, talked with me, reassured me that I was not alone and they would help me do this. Now everyone…
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What would you do today if...
I wonder what each of us would do today differently if cancer had not entered our lives. When pondering this question I realized that as a caregiver my day would not look that much different but my spouse's would look very different. He would get up and walk outside, then begin helping with household chores. He would make…
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Do you know where your meds come from? Disturbing, if true:
ironmagazine.com/blog/2012/fact-80-percent-of-u-s-pharmaceuticals-made-with-overseas-ingredients/ How can you confirm the "purity" of your meds or supplements? I had read some time ago how much of our vitamins comes from China already and quality control there is rather lax, to say the least (not that matters are that much…
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The Subject of Recurrence in Our Community
Well, I’m in a deeply introspective mood today, yesterday, and in fact, all weekend – thus, I have this innate need to reach out to the community. I’ve been brooding and slowly simmering the past several days over the recent news of recurrence or probable recurrences with several of our friends – they find themselves…
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If You Can Picture This, It Will BeYour Laugh For Today
About a month ago, I chose a new doctor from my healthplan. Now, it takes a lot for me to even go to a doctor. I only go once a year for new blood pressure meds, but I had developed a swollen and sometimes painful knot at the top of my ribcage which just wouldn't go away. So this doctor checked me over and said "I believe…
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4+ years
Hello everyone!! I have been hesitant to post as so many have recently had recurrences and it breaks my heart to hear. But as I thought about it this week I realized that when I came to the boards in 2008 I longed to hear of stories that continued to keep me hopeful.....so I share with you my news to extend hope to you. I…
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Back from Houston (MDA)
Spent 3 days there (2 @ MD Anderson) since now have mets to lungs went there for a 2nd opinion. Was very impressed with the facilitys there and the team I was assigned to. Can see why now that place is rated so high. They showed me some things I never knew I even had. Besides mets to lungs also found out have cancerous…
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Hi mates it's FRIDAY ,any interesting plan for the weekend?
Nothing in here honestly!
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a picture of my daughter, my butt and artesiane methods of operation
do you think i will get into trouble putting this as public on my blog ? the methods of action are documents i have shared at the bottom of the blog in my goggle docs. i made them public but noone can change them. i got them from a trusted source. if anyones interested, the reasons sound compelling. this info ain't…
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Vectibix / doxycycline
Hi, Has anyone been on this alone (no irinotecan) and suffered from fatigue? Thanks! Liz
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Update on George:
George had his six week oncologist appointment yesterday. I expected a not so good report since he has been real cranky, tired, chemo diarrhea, etc. but the news was actually pretty good. It appears the cancer is inactive. Is it still there, well yes, but it isn't growing or moving around and his CEA is down another few…
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flying and clexane for blood clot
Hi, while my husband is feeling well we would like to go to canaries, 4hrs from england. Will he have to declare injections for flying?
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Questions about Folfox issues
Hi folks, I just had my first Folfox treament last Wednesday. The mild nausea and lack of appetite are still with me, which is already a problem since I am visibly losing weight. My ostomy output is also too high so I called the doctor today and he told me to take Lomotil throughout the rest of today. I felt really…
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good news I think CT SCAN clear no mets and latest CEA down 1 from 17 to 16 Yippeee!!!!!!!!
so i am hammering our health system here. 9 am intravenous iv c and i get the cea and full bloods results from last friday. now my cea is down to 16 from 17 over the period of a week while i was away on holidays. note for 3 days of that period i did iv c 60,000 ui and artemisinin. nothing conclusive but still better than a…
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blood clot from avastin
Hi, visited onc today, all areas have responded again to chemo ( liver, lung and peritoneum ) finished chemo for a while, the oxaliplatin will not be continued because of numbness in feet, and the Avastin will be stopped because a blood clot has developed in pelvis area. We are stopping chemo for the while and see what…
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I did it!
I just ordered the Omega Vertical! I'm so excited...estimated arrival date is 1/31....I can't wait! I hope despite the problems and set backs I've been reading about, everyone is in as good as spirits as possible. I think of you all daily. I get my colonoscopy report tomorrow. Yikes it's scary to wait, however I think I…
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The Sundance Book is NOW Finished! – “Let’s Talk About This…”
Well, the book is now finished - I’ve got a full manuscript in my hands now, ready for submission. Can you believe it? You can imagine my thoughts as I’ve crammed 7.5 years of my cancer journey and relived it ‘in detail’ for the writing of this book in less than 5-months, right? I have been living cancer 24/7 these past…
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husband had surgery week ago yesterday for colorectal cancer that met to liver. first diagnosis was
surgeon said he got all of the cancer on the liver, was wondering what to expect next, have app. with oncoligist tomarrow.
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After liver resection, time frame to start chemo?
Good morning, friends. My husband will be 4 weeks out from liver resection surgery tomorrow. His oncologist is going to start chemo on Thursday. 4 rounds every 3 weeks of Xeloda, oxi, and avastin. I did not get to go with him to his onc appt so I couldn't ask questions. does this sound typical as far as time frame after…
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latest CEA results- not good
Hi, Got my lab results back this morning from Friday's blood draw. It's been three weeks since my last CEA check. It went up 132 points in three weeks. It now sits at 727.6 That's a pretty scary number & I've felt myself getting worse and weaker the past couple of weeks. I guess this probably means the natural extract I've…
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24/7 stomach bloating, stinging pain in abdomen
Merry Christmas to everyone, sorry I couldn't bring happier news but I need help. I'm a 23 year old male from Arkansas. About 7 weeks ago, I went to the hospital because of a bloated stomach, lower back pain, and difficulty breathing. They did some bloodwork and an Xray, everything came back fine. I got a call a day later…
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Hard to watch
Hard to watch hubby so ill. Still in hospital, in so much pain. Meds put him out until it starts again. He is so weak he can't hold the phone when calls come. Mornings are better, he seems more oriented. Evenings scare the hell out of me. I know the dr said maybe several months, but how can he last like this. I want to be…
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Nana b - Have not heard from you
We have not heard from you since your cea increased. Just wondering how you are. Take care....Linda