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My deepest sympathy
I just wanted to tell all of you on here who were friends with Sheri that I am sorry for your loss. It has to be tough for you all. God Bless your friend Betty Jo
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Hi my friends it's FRIDAY, any interesting plan for the weekend? Newbies welcomed to this thread!
Beach, since seems summer has arrived to Barcelona!. Hugs!
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anyone into whey
cannot sleep, going through hell with reconnection , even searching the net cannot help me sleep. been to the loo at least 10,000 times today. I think its entirely possible to poo in your sleep, or to sleep walk to the loo. will find out soon I hope. hugs, Pete PS Now more than ever, Nutritional scientists are discovering…
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Your thoughts
Hey everyone, Yes its me Beth, I dont get on here as much as I would like, but I am always checking in and keeping everyone new and old in my prayers. Just a recap, I am stage 4, been almost 2 yrs out of treatment and still NED (Keeping fingers crossed, scans coming up), I work in law enforcement as a supervisor, extremely…
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Now for the scan...ugh....the wait..... (to the bomb digities of power :)
I just want to say a million thank you's! I don't know what I would have done with out my csn family through this treatment journey. I know it's not over yet as I am waiting to do my scan still. But just the thought of going through this without all of you who know what it's like and having that connection....I can't…
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Off Topic--Social Security Disability
Calling on my friends here with a question. I couldn't find an answer in the Social Security website. My husband has been on SS Disability for about 12 years. Does anyone know when you reach the actual SS age(66 in our case), whether or not you remain on disability benefits or just transfer to regular SS, and also would…
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Folfiri +Avasin cough an breathe issues ,need your help!
some of you has experience on those FX ?. Thank you in advance mates!
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New to board, brother just diagnosed with signet cell
My 30 year old brother has just been diagnosed with signet cell cancer which they believe originated in the bowel. During surgery to repair what they thought was a twisted intestine they opened him up and everything is "glued together". He is at our local hospital waiting to be trasferred to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.…
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Erbitux,Vectibix.. any other EGFR inhibitors?
I am switching to an EGFR inhibitor. Never been on anything but Folfiri so this is all new to me. Would appreciate opinions on these 2 to help me make a choice. Starting new treatment May 17th. Thank you Jennie
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I teased my hair today
I got tired of seeing my flat arsed hair. So I took a brush and teased it like 1969!!!! I felt so good!!! Winter Marie
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STupid CEA keeps rising
Darn it, was down to 2.1 CEA in Feb, and every three weeks it goes up 2 to 3 points. Now up to 3.2, so Onc is increasing Xeloda to 5 pills in morning 4 pills in evening. This is normal amount for Europeans because they don't eat a lot of bread. Since I don't eat bread either, he thinks this will work fine. If not, then…
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Joan asking for info
I have a hard time navigating the mail on here. cant seem to find the person Joan who asked me for some info the other day. LOL I know, its pathetic
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Once upon a time, in the West Lake village, a servant lived with his master. After service of about 30 years, his master became ill and was going to die. One day, the master called his servant and asked him for a wish. It could be any wish…
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Capsaisin and Cayenne
Does anyone know anything about capsaisin (an ingredient in cayenne) and neuropathy? I have read some articles on it and even it's use in cancer treatment. It seems the articles talk about the apoptosis of cancer cells in the treatment and something about confusing the sheaths in neuropathy. I am wondering if anyone has…
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what are the odds?
Do you know what the chances are that colon cancer will metastasize to the brain? Between 1 and 3%. That means there is a 97% that it won't happen. This location of met is being seen more now in colon cancer patients because of extended survival time. As a result of prolonged survival with metastatic disease, the incidence…
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Amazing
I just have to say that you people on here are just amazing. The depth of your knowledge has me flabergasted. I was so sick after my surgery and then starting chemo I didnt research a thing, and I am a nurse. I just went with the flow If I could bring you all together in a bunch you could probably find a cure Well done,…
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colonoscopy prep
I have my colonoscopy schedule in about 2 weeks,and I just received the instructions yesterday, to find out is a new prep called Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,I have been using Half Lightly in the last 3 years and it worked good,and I have seen here a lot of people using the Miralax prep, and to what I think is the easiest one to…
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Starting New Treatment...
Well, time to get back to the battle. My CEA continues to rise....high enough now that anything else has been ruled out except recurrance. Even though the scans show nothing.... that nasty crap is out there lurking...somewhere. Onc said no sense in letting it grow till we can see it so we might as well nip it in the bud…
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Nephrostomy tube and Kidney functions
The last few months I have been having a hard time urinating 100 percent due to the urters (sp) blocked etc. So I have a stint in the right urter (sp) and a few months ago they put the Nephrostomy tube in. It has been very uncomfortable at times. But I am remaining positvie. I go for another renal scan on Tuesday. I seen…
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I have a question
My friends boyfriend is 42 and has been diagnosed with colon cancer. They told him that it looked like stage one. They operated on him and closed him up without removing anything. The doctor told him it was too big. They now think he is stage 4, and want to wait 6 weeks before they do chemo to let his wounds heal. They say…
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Dr Oz & Mary Ann Lila. Cancer foods. FYI
http://www.drozfans.com/dr-ozs-advice/dr-oz-wild-blueberries-muscadine-grape-juice-black-currant-juice/
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has it really been 3 years?
nope not yet May 20, 2008 I had the colonoscopy that said colon cancer I remember being in shock for a very long time. My first grandchild was born on May 16, 2008 and he kept me grounded. My sweet Andy, who is now 3 and a ton of fun! I got 2 opinions- the first one with a colorectal surgeon who basically said I could wait…
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Just Diagnosed...
Hi, I'm so thankful to have found this site - I'd planned to merely lurk, but had to jump right in. You all appear to be knowledgeable and compassionate. I was diagnosed today after a colonoscopy. I have a "6cm cancer appearing mass" according to my report. My dr said they'll biopsy, but it's definitely cancer. He's to…
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Opinions needed PLEASE!....CEA rising...scans clear...chemo or not?
I recently posted that I am getting my CEA tested weekly because it is rising...every test a little more. from 5.0 to 10.5 as of last Monday. However, my PET/CT shows nothing..all clear. I have 2 different teams of docs..with 2 different opinions...and I don't know who to listen to. Here are THEIR opinions but i REALLY…
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My husband won't ask questions
I have read many postings on here and this is my first communication to anyone. My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in January of this year. A severe stomach ache brought him to the ER and from there it was a colonoscopy to surgery within a week. My husband has never gone to a doctor for 18 years. he refused to have…
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Having the blood test today
Well, knew that my blood testing was going to be for the immune system but when the nurse sat me down and said I'll be right back, it took her about 7 minutes to come back (heard her tap, tap, tap in the computer), knew either she was doing extra work while I'm still sitting in my chair or something. Never wanted to say…
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Delaware just passed medical marijauna bill
Delaware is now the 16th state to allow medical marijuana. Progress is being made. Still a long way to go.
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Thought of the Day
“Why should we live with such hurry and waste of life? We are determined to be starved before we are hungry.” ~ Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
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Touching Base
Hello My lovely Cancer fighting friends. It's Eric's sister again! Still loving my brother who is in the loving hands of a faithful God. How is everything going? I would like to stay on the board with Eric's login. Any objections? It makes me feel closer to him when I am closer to you. Chow for now......
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Kathleen808
Thinking of you and hoping things are getting better for you. You are such an inspiration to everyone on this board and on the Colon Club board. Jan