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Hi mates ! it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Nothing special here, may be plant some winter flowers on the terrace!. Hugs!
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TaraHK
How are you?,are you in chemo holidays,how do you feel?. Hugs!
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BUZZARD how are you?
Hugs!
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diet ? after rectal surgery
Hi All, I posted earlier about my family member having rectal surgery in about a week in Florida. I have a question that seems a little silly, but hopefully you all might have an answer. I was wondering about diet after the recovery from the surgery. I know that right after in the hospital the diet is very limited. But…
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Oh Happy Day
This is my Caringbridge Post so if it seems long and involved it's because this is for my family. It's been a great day for me and wanted to thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Your support for me has been amazing and I pray for you all everyday - whether you want me to or not :) Thats just me. Thursday, October…
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Michael has passed away
Good Morning my Friends I refer to each and every one as my friends, who have helped me along the journey, however yesterday morning my Michael, my Angel was called back to heaven.. as I am writing this, I feel he making his way to where he needs to be, it was time his heart stopped he had enough and was tired, although we…
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Flu shots
Hi all, do any of you still continue or take the flu shots after dx. tessa
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My sister has Stage 4
My sister had outpatient surgery a few weeks ago to remove a tumor from her colon. At the time, the surgeon was optimistic that the cancer was caught early and that things would be fine. She found out just a few days ago that the cancer is most likely Stage 4. They are going to do a more exploratory surgery in a few weeks…
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in recovery
My hubby went in to surgery at 7:30 this morning and is in recovery now. They removed the primary tumor in the rectum (said they got really good margins), took a large lymphnode and large margins around that. The surgeon said he toyed with not giving him the iliostomy but decided to go ahead to be on the safe side, he…
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Hodgkins, breast cancer, double heart valve replacement now colorectal cancer
When I was 11 I had hodgkins and had radiation to the chest my spleen removed. When I was 13 had a reaccurance and had chemo (mop). Did very good til 38 had breast cancer had breast removed and chemo. Had implants done to feel better. At age 43 needed a double heart valve replacement. I have been trying to get disability.…
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thank you Johnnybegood
thank you Johnny, pepe, judy, lizzy.....and all My scan of liver and lungs seems to be clear. I attribute this enormous gift as purely the luck of the draw....every time I get news i swear i will change my ways....i will eat a vegetarian diet, I will never have a glass of wine, I will start running....and then I never…
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CT Scan Results
Yesterday I got the results from the CT tests I took last Friday. It wasn't the best news, but it could have been much worse. The scans showed pretty signifigant ascites (which I knew) and thickening of my peritoneal caking which caused the build up. There was no increase in the size of my primary tumor outside my colon or…
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I was just wondering...
Is there anyone on the board who's diagnosis is similar to mine? I had Stage II Colon Cancer and now have mets to my liver. I have approximately 30 lesions; Onc says no resection, no liver transplant, no RF Ablation. I did stumble upon a procedure called SIR-Spheres Microspheres. Is anyone in the same situation as me with…
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Did anyone develop a dependence on prescription drugs? :(
Wondering if anyone out there developed a dependence on prescribed medicines i.e. T3s, Ativan, etc. If so, what did you do, or are you doing, to break the habit? I was prescribed Ativan almost two yrs and am only now slowly weaning myself off it it, but it has its challenges for sure.
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just read "blunting lethal impact of nuclear factor-kappaB" i feel reassured and faith is the key fo
the article in the lef magazine, and these articles seem reasonable to me. but i am aware its produced by a not for profit organisation that sells supplements. nevertheless reading the article gives me some confidence in my supplement regime that has been developed completely independently of lef by my wonderful…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO Googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!!! RIDDLE: NINE OF US My brothers, sisters, and I make nine, try to guess what we are, go ahead, it's fine, but don't say I didn't warn you when your brain turns to mush. if you don't care, then prepare for the rush! I am so large that I have 4 parts,…
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Caregiver finding answers and advice
It has been a while since I've last posted or even logged on here. My mom is currently going through treatment for stage iv colorectal cancer. She was originally diagnosed in June 2009 and has has a recurrence this February. Since then she has been on (and off due to side effect issues) since then. Recently she was…
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CEA going up
My CEA is going up ON chemo. By way of background, I had colon resection in mid May revealing IIIB colon cancer. (colonoscopy in August, 2008 cleared several polyps, and this cancer came on quickly and metastasized in short order.) I began oxaliplatin and capecitabine in early June. CT's chest and abdomen were negative. My…
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I'm open for suggestions
Please tell me what do you take for the side effects resection left us with. I will go on for a period of time and think all is well, then ....Ugh the reminder of my surgery strikes again. I take Immodium and it helps, but that is after the fact. Is there something I should be taking daily? Among several vitamins, I only…
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day 3 of big road trip with just 2 kids and 2 dogs
left sydney a few days ago heading north to newcastle, gold coast and then brisbane in our 4wd campervan and trailer. just drove 700 km's today and we are camped at fitness first on the gold coast. this is a really top class gym with pool, sauna and spa and usual weights and exercise machines. we pulled in here tonight in…
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Onko-Sure
Has anyone heard of this or had the test done. I just heard about it. It is supposed to be more accurate than CEA test for detecting recurrence especially for someone like me who has always had a low CEA (Around 1).
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Low Hemoglobin
Here for counseling again! Hubby came home today after a planned one day hospital trip that turned into 10 days. Multiple problems. But one I wanted to ask you guys about. How long should a blood transfusion keep the hemoglobin count up. He had one transfusion when he went in, than another one yesterday. They did give him…
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I'm new here
My 53 year old husband, Patrick, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer with mets to the liver in June. I have found this site to be the most helpful and honest about all aspects of living with cancer and decided to join. It would be nice to talk to people and hear down-right truths instead of "he looks so good" today.…
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Need advice
My husband is a stage 3 rectal cancer survivor. He is doing great 5 1/2 years NED. I need a little advice regarding myself. About 3 week ago I had a change in my bowel movements. I was very regular 3 times a day good movements. I am constipated, upper abd. bloating and breasts are swollen and sore. Laxatives and edema help…
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Annabelle...... Scan Results yet???
Hey Kim..... You have been on my mind.... Any news yet? Hugs.. Jennie
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daBeachBum
Ray...how are you?
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Too much testing?
Hey everyone. I don't post very much but do read everyday. I go in today for my 6 month onc visit and was wondering if I would be crazy to ask for a CT scan? I have been clean for 2 years but have had a lot of pain at my incision site over the past few months. My colonoscopy in April showed some irritation at that site but…
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Need advice about advising....
DH is a broken man this A.M. We both know it's temporary, but he is really down. He had chemo/rad and then surgery (resection/rectal removal) and is now in second round of chemo. He goes 5 days for treatment, 2 wks off, times 4. He has completed his second 5 day set. Only has 2 more to go. When he is having treatments he…
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NED since 2009 - Now have stomach pains nightly & unable to sleep
Just wondering if this sounds familiar to anyone who is NED? I have had stomach pains for over a week mostly at night. I get up and take something to help me sleep. I know I am going to have to see a doctor but should I go to the colorectal surgeon, Internist, or GI? My first colonoscopy since 2008 is scheduled on Oct 18.…
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Sorry I've been MIA:
Had a lot going on in life. George is finally back on track. The CPT-11 was kicking him pretty hard. We ended up getting a a blood transfusion and fluids again in September. He also had to take the Nuprogen (sp) shots. As of this week though his white and red blood cells are once again in the very normal range and…