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Craig and others
Craig, i didn't know that you took milk thistle during treatment. So your onc was ok with that? Did you take it on chemo days, too? How long did you take it, if i may ask? That's something that i would like to take, but didn't know if many people with success took this. That's why i like to see all the different opinions.…
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Please help with Petscan results/ dr gone until July
Hello all! We got Matt's latest Petscan results back today, But his Dr. will not be back until July 5th. Was hoping someone with more experience than us can give us some insight. Impression: 1)Mild activity which is Rimlike, surronding a fluid accumulation in the presacral location. This may correspond with the residual…
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Not Depressed Dont Know What It Is
Im not depressed or anxious but I am angry and I dont even know who I am angry with. I find it hard to go to work every day and listen to people complain about there everyday issues. I just want to shake them and tell them to wake up, that they could be waiting for a test result that could change there whole life. I just…
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Sure Need Your Opinion....
Hey Semi's! I had something happen today and I just couldn't explain it. I thought I would run it by you guys and see if anyone had thoughts or opinions or maybe knew what it could be. Got up this morning feeling great. Had breakfast. Started feeling like a BM on the way but false alarm. Peeing started to get difficult...…
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Son not eating and nauseated all the time
My son has quit eating mainly because when he eats it gives a lot of pain and makes him nauseated. They just started him on Marinol , he has taken two doses and so far nothing seems to have changed. What I am curious about is if it takes a little while to start helping? Has anyone else used it and has it helped you? He is…
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Here's a new one (for me, at least): black raspberry syrup
at:http://ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=27034 "Cutting Off Cancer That Can't Be Cut Out"........................ ".............This experimental syrup made from black raspberry powder suppressed blood vessel growth in up to 60% of patients........" Who knows?
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aborted liver resection
still recovering from June 1st. They did look lapos, but preceded to take out liver which proved to be in bad shape, toxic from chemo, fatty, and small left side. Liver transplant surgeon and my surgeon agreed it would not sustain me if they went with resection, tumor was larger than thought and near blood vessel had some…
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My latest CEA- it went slightly down!
Hi All, I got my results back from my recent CEA draw, which took place this past Tuesday, right before chemo. Drumroll... it went down 7 points! Now, it still is up pretty high- at 312, compared to 319 the time before. BUT... it didn't go up, as I feared it would, so I am relieved about that! Last time it went up to 319…
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Buck what about a new release ?
Hugs Bro!
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Just wanted to say hello
Guys I just wanted to say hello how all is good I'm good Jorge is keeping me very busy with outside work .because he can't pick up anything more then 10lbs .so we have blood work tomorrow with the chemo doctor . Have a awesome day guys hugs tina
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Arm Muscle Pain
I've got to tell ya, the side effects I've had from any treatment have been sooo minimal, that when I do suffer, I guess I turn into a big baby. I'm still on that muscle pain from Avastin, my left arm is much worse then right arm. If I want to shave my left armpit, I have to pick my arm up with the right hand, place it on…
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: I give you some numbers in a specific order, and a few symbols. Arrange those symbols however you can to make a correct math equation. You must use all of them. For example... 753452120 +-= Answer: 7+534-521=20 Also, do not follow the order of operations, perform in the order of the numbers (ie: 3+3*3 normally…
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Surgery to insert bile duct drainage tube
Hi, I am having surgery on Tuesday. I will have a tube that comes out of my side and empties into a bag. I am very nervous about this. Dealing with jaundice and the itching side effects, not being able to eat without being sick the pain in my side where my liver is. I am so ready to be done with this. I have been on chemo…
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Happy Fathers Day
Know this is a little late in the day, but just wanted to wish all you father's a Happy Fathers Day and hope you had a great one. We celebrated mine, and my son's birthday along with father's day at our daughters. Weather held out great and had a great cookout. So to all you amazing dad's - here's to you :) Kim
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Sneezing
I have an issue that has been irritating me lately...my sneezes are nauseating me! In the past, I've always had a delicate sneeze that ends in a squeak...yes, I've been laughed at plenty for my squeaky little sneezes. However, since getting cancer I've noticed that my sneezes are more forceful in nature...no more squeak at…
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Hi mates it's FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend ? newbies welcomed to post!
Beach,beach, beach, wonderful weather here!. Beach and boat!. Have a pecfull and good weekend!
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Biopsy back from surgery
Biopsy is back and it said 4 out of 17 had cancer and doctor was happy .
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lumg tramsplants
Hi Everyone, I'm curious to know if anyone has ever heard of a lung transplant being done on a cancer patient. I'd appreciate any information anyone has. I brought this up to my oncologist, but he didn't seem very willing to look into it. Have a great weekend! Thanks, Jamie
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Off Topic--Getting Old
Today I discovered just how old I am and how far back in the dust I've been left.LOL I was sitting in the surgery waiting area of the hospital today reading my book and waiting for my husband to have minor surgery. I looked to my left and saw a teenage girl playing a video game on her laptop, while listenting to the ipod??…
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an apology for Sharpy
during our most recent disagreements I inserted a simple yawn. Unfortunately this yawn came right after Sophie's post and it honestly was not intended to slur her. I thought her post was wonderful and I should never try to use a joke . The fighing really hurts me, it get's me down, it makes my stomach churn. I should have…
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I had great news last treatment and even better today!
At my 3rd treatment I found out that my tumor marker went down from 337 to 70 then to 17. I went for my 4th treatment today and they removed Oxaliplatin from my cocktail. This will help me with the neuropathy. YAY.....I can drink cold things and touch cold things without pain!!! The best of the news was I gained another 4…
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Questions to the folks that juice
I read the posts on juicing, and supplements and all, and I am wondering....what do you eat??? I am curious. We all need proteins, fats, carbs in our diet, so that it functions well. Do you follow a vegan diet? Juicing takes alot of veggies. Can you juice in advance for the whole day? How often do you have to shop for the…
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What's the worst ? Advil or Tylenol
Have a big headache due to sinus, normally have tylenol but advil works much better on me, seems doctors doesn't like it too much , any comments from your docs?.
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: I give you some numbers in a specific order, and a few symbols. Arrange those symbols however you can to make a correct math equation. You must use all of them. For example... 753452120 +-= Answer: 7+534-521=20 Also, do not follow…
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lumg tramsplants
Hi Everyone, I'm curious to know if anyone has ever heard of a lung transplant being done on a cancer patient. I'd appreciate any information anyone has. I brought this up to my oncologist, but he didn't seem very willing to look into it. Have a great weekend! Thanks, Jamie
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Food for thought:"Low carb, High-Protein diets May Reduce Both Tumor Growth Rates and Cancer Risks"
reported at medicalnewstoday.com/releases/228497.php (and other sites,emaxhealth.com; healthcanal.com; etc) based on a study conducted in mice "but the scientists involved agree that the strong biological findings are definitive enough that an effect in humans can be considered"
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Thought of the Day
“Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.” ~ Thomas Edison (1847-1931)
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dear newbies please search liver damage and chemo in our archives if your interested and have time
dearest newbies, we have lots of amazing discussions, lots are buried in our colorectal archives. some mention ways some of us have tried to protect our liver. please search and read if its the right time for you, or if you are overwhelmed then just comeback and check this out later. search on liver damage chemo is a good…
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Stage 4 Survivors
Just looking for those who wish to share being a Stage 4 Survivor. Having a down day. Thanks -
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FYI:"The Dirty Dozen" and "The CleanFifteen"
According to the Environmental Working Group, the following twelve fruits and vegetables were most often contaminated with pesticides, starting with the most "dirty": 1. apples 2. celery 3. strawberries 4. peaches 5. spinach 6. nectarines (imported) 7. grapes (imported) 8. sweet bell peppers 9. potatoes 10. bananas## 11.…