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Warning on amenia drugs
Hi Friends, I know some people have received some of these drugs for anemia during chemotherapy. I thought you'd find this article from the Boston Globe interesting. I know if **** was on any of these I'd be asking some questions.…
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AnneCan how are you?
Thinking of you!
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CEA
Had my CEA checked yesterday....should find out Friday! Just thinking a bit about it. :)
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New oncologist
Well, I am so happy with my new oncologist I could do a happy dance. He came in the room. recited my whole history and said,"did i miss anything?" No dr. has ever done that. They usually come in looking like they just crammed for a test. The end result is that he said I have been through enough and didn't want to put me…
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Anchor has been cut and here I am adrift
My mother passed away yesterday morning Friday the 10th. I received the call as I was turning into my oncologists office. I had tickets to see her one more time, I was supposed to have left at 6:30 AM today. I was lucky, back in March I purchased tickets to see her from June 4th to June 7th to celebrate her 90th birthday…
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COBRA and life insurance portability
Hey gang, Does anyone have experience porting their work life insurance over when moving to COBRA? I have been filling out a ton of forms recently since I have transitioned from STD to LTD. SSDI ( no word yet) SSI ( denied, but I knew that since it's needs based), forms for the insurance company with doctor' records, stuff…
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An update
William and I are hanging in there. William doing quite a bit better than hanging in there...me a little less so. But we keep on moving and my son brings me so much joy and purpose. While it is still in the fundraising stages and not yet in the grant stages, I wanted to let you know about a wonderful charity started in…
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Stupid question I'm sure
but, I'd rather be safe than sorry. I have a cold, sneezing, runny nose, had a sore throat yesterday but that's gone today. Should I stay away from my Aunt who has colon cancer due to the cold or is it only severe colds, flu, etc that effect cancer patients? thanks in advance, Marianne
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Phone Time Offer from Me free
Hi everyone. If anyone would like to have some phone time to call friends or relatives, and can't afford the long distance charges, I won a phone card. Calls have to be made FROM the US continental, also no pay phone or 911 calls can be made. Please private chat me and I will give you the number and pin, There is like…
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something's going on- in distress
For the past two weeks I have been feeling terrible. I was ready to go to ER yesterday morning, but I finally got through to my oncology nurse and an urgent referral was put in for a colonoscopy with ultrasound & I had a period of the day where my symptoms went away for a short while. Then my oncologist (who had been out…
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New to this part of ACS
Well gang I am another one to join the colon cancer team. I was diagnosed Nov 19, 2010 and had surgery 10 days later. I had a tad bit of a long recovery and am finally getting my energy back. I am having a tad bit of nervousness as Wed is my next follow up appt with my oncologist. After 3 months it was determined I was…
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wild and wacky??
Anyone heard of lumbrokinase as a treatment??? Made from worm enzymes but supposed to be very effective??
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2 years
Hi All: Well....*sigh* Today is 2 years that my Mom left...I don't know...I still don't know why. I still wonder why it happened, and whether it has any meaning at all, or not. If it does, what is it? If it doesn't, then how can I go through life without her? :* ( It is soooo quiet without her that I can almost hear what…
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DIET post Apology from Joe
I got a PM from Joe asking me to pass on an apology for any offence his post caused. i thought i'd keep this short and not stimulate heaps of discussion. i made it a new post so his apology stands out clearly and its not lost with the discussions in scam post on the diet post. i have hesitated about this apology post for a…
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health update latest blood test result liver and vitamin d
update blood test result - vitamin d 137 nmol/L and liver enzymes all normal now except ggt which is on way down. bowel getting much better. loosing weight desired. got the results of my monthy liver function and vitamin d blood test. very happy with results considering recent surgery and antibiotics, still a few areas for…
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Bahamas or Bermuda
We will be celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary in Sept 2012 and I would like to know which Island(s) you would choose and why? Yes, I am a planner, and I am beginning the planing early :) ========================================================================================= I am soooooooo confused, you guys have…
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Guarana ***********FYI Only
Just an FYI for those suffering from Diarrhea. Dr Oz had this on his show for increases energy. I don't know about the caffeine, since I stopped drinking coffee for that reason, but I sure do have a lot of energy lately. http://www.rain-tree.com/guarana.htm TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES The uses of this plant by the…
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Alternative to a stoma
What is the medical term for a J pouch or internal pouch surgical operation? Can a permanent colostomy be reversed to a J pouch? Can anyone, with a colon cancer do a J pouch, instead of a stoma? Should I have been asked which of the operation I wanted?
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So excited! Got my new tooth today.....
You know, we old folks have so little to make us happy.....ROFLMAO!!!! (My teeth took a beating during cancer treatments...sigh...this is just another in a long line of crowns since treatment....) Hugs, Kathi
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new to site liver damage from SIRT or chemo?
I'm new to the site. My Dad who is 77 had colon C surgery in 2009 with 2 mets to the liver. He did chemo and 2 treatments of SIRT which killed the tumors. We later found he could have had resection but was mis advised. He developed ascites within the last 6 months and now has two new tumors. We are looking for options now.…
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Low blood pressure .
I'm in very low BP, I'm having Folfiri+Avastin. Does any of you got the same problem? . Hugs!
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chemo induced diarrhea and nutrient deficencies
just some observations about diet and supplements and chemo. most on chemo get diarrhea which reduces our ability to absorb essential nutrients. how critical is this deficency to our health, our immune system and our prognosis. this can be for a few months, 6 months or life long. i would argue that focussed attention to…
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Calling All Juicers
I am looking into purchasing a juicer that is dishwasher safe and easy to use; don't have to cut everything up or peel off skins and wanted to know what product(s) you would recommend? Oh yea, and doesn't cost an arm and leg :) ========================================================================================== I…
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just got out from seeing the chemo doctor
We just got told that Jorge has to do 3months of chemo before they go in to remove the tumor from the liver and 3months after and the chemo he will be on is Folfox Oxaliplatin and the 5fu . I know this one is harder but will it work better thanks guys Tina
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Sharpie lost her Mom on this date
I know it has been a difficult two years and today is especially hard for you. Just wanted to let you know, I am thinking about you all the time especially today. Saffie
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Chemo delayed
My platelets were to low. I am a little worried to miss this week of chemo- feel like these cancer cells are gonna throw a party and go crazy since there is nothing killing them off this week. Hope this missed session doesn't cause to much choas.
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I'm new
I was dx for colon cancer in Oct. 2010. Had surgery to remove tumor and it was successful. Started me on chemo, but only had four treatments. Had to stop because of bad side effects. Now I am on Erbitux. I don't have any sign of cancer in my organs but I have many lympnodes that are effective with caner. Just did my second…
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"50 pounds and what do I get......
My hands are all rosy, and a freezer you BET!" We helped a green grocer friend of ours out yesterday by buying 50 pounds (!) of fresh cherries that had been too long in the heat... Many were throwaways, but we picked thru alot, and I will make preserves and jam, and freezing much of it...anyone have a favorite cherry…
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OT - My Excellent European Adventure Day Six
Woke up early, and down for a very nice breakfast. I should probably mention that we were staying in the Due Torri Hotel, and our room faced out to the Church of Saint Anastasia. The small bus came to pick us up at around 9am. Kathy and I skipped the bus though, and climbed into the BMW that our hosts, Giovanni and Angelo,…
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joint pain
a while ago I posted about joint pain and someone was nice enough to quote her whole regime from her naturopath. I didnt save it and now I cant find it. can I impose once again? I know it was calcium oronate and magnesium, but cant remember dosages thanks again, Betty Jo