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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
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My sauna detox week
Hi Everyone, I completed the sauna detox this past week. For those of you who don't know, I agreed to undergo a sauna detox week through my naturopathic doctor's clinic in Encinitas, CA (the Center for Advanced Medicine- if anyone wants to look at their website, it's www.solvingtherootcause.com Anyhow, I survived it & am…
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Melatonin Tablets.... Do they really work?
Anyone know about Melatonin tablets? Do they really relieve stress and help you sleep? I had been reading up on them and then I heard Oprah say she takes them when she can't sleep. I just got some 3mg tabs but not sure how many to take...or when to take..timewise...like right before bed..an hour before bed???? Who has the…
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wow what a busy week********Update on surgery ******
We have a busy week this week on Monday Jorge had his ct scan and today its my youngest birthday she is now a teen god help us . And tomorrow we have to go and see the colon surgeon and she will be telling us about Jorges scan . And I believe she will make a date for the surgery man I'm getting scared now thanks all hugs…
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Immodium AD - Is there some type of Nationwide Shortage?
I need Immodium AD to regulate my semi colon on a daily basis. I've been to three major chains in the last 2 weeks and not ONE immodium AD to be found. Only generic, Is there a shortage or has someone found a way to make a new recreational drug with this too? Peggy
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Expeirences with Erbitux
Onc wants to start chemo again, in two weeks for Robert, and he wants to start him on Erbitux........IF he doesn't have th KRAS mutation. From what I read about this drug, it can cause some issues with the skin, hair, nails, eyes, and a whole other host of problems, including cardiovascular. Robert is ready to keep…
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Chemo back on!
I never thought I'd be happy to get my folfox6 but after a week off, I'm glad to get back on track. My platelets were 149, double from last week. It was a relief that I cam bounce back yet. My white count is still little low. Any suggestions for raising it, vitamin C or zinc? My onc reduced my oxaliplatin by 25% to reduce…
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What is the PET scan process like?
I'm getting my first PET scan tomorrow and wonder what the process entails... I've had CT scans, MRI and ultrasound...and each has been different. For the PET scan, I've been instructed to consume NO CAFFEINE all day today and am expected to not do anything strenuous today...keep my body in "rest state" for the test…
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Blood Test Tomorrow
Well tomorrow is the big blood test on the immune system. Because the red/white count still is not coming up to the normal range, my oncologist wants to do a complete immune system blood test, including HIV, hepatitis, lupus, CBC, etc. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers, and vibes, and anything else you can think…
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Thoughts are with all of you
Just a note to say I read all posts everyday and to everyone, newbies, oldbies and people like me who only post sometimes, my thoughts are with you when it is good, bad or just ok. Your experiences have kept me going, and when you are having a bad day, good day or just want to scream or give us updates on information, it…
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OT - tough week
Aloha, I am thinking about all of you. This week has brought so many emotions for me. **** had his 41st chemo this week. I am so grateful that he will go through this to keep the cancer from growing. A colleague of mine committed suicide this week. It has been very, very hard on everyone at our school. I taught both of his…
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Roby's surger
Surgery was yesterday, lasted a little longer than they had thought it would. Could not remove all of tumor, removed anus now has permanent colostomy. We will have to get with onc to get a plan together possible radiation and more chemo for sure. Doc said liver looked good cancer has not spread. He's doing well, Doc said…
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Anyone taking Bioidentical hormones while recovering?
DX June 21, 2010 - rectal cancer Stage II T3-N0-M0 - Rad/Chemo summer of 2010, surgery Nov 3 with ileostomy, more chemo (Xeloda) Dec 10-April 10. April CT scans looked very good. Reversal surgery scheduled for next week. I have about 3cm left of my rectum and a J-Pouch out of the Sigmoid Colon. I have been taking…
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Cycle 1 of oxaliplatin/irenotecan/5FU Chemo Treatment
Hi all: As promised I am going to report on my treatment today, cycle 1. I think I am getting Folfiri (spelling?) and not Folfox, so my sheet read anyways. Long day, went in at 7:30 am and got home at 3 pm. They started the process with 5 pills and then the oxaliplatin, then an injection for the irenotecan, the other…
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Surgery
Hi all. I was just diagnosed with Colon cancer Aril 16th while in the hospital for something else. Have surgery scheduled Wed May 11th. I can honestly say I am not afraid but I have my wonders of course about the unknown. I think we are catching it pretty early because I had my last Colonoscopy 5 years ago. I guess I…
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Fatigue
Hi everyone, I have a question. I am going to have surgery on the 24th to remove a small 2.5 x 1.5 cm malignant lesion from the liver. That is how big it was 2 months ago. Anyway, the past couple weeks i have had bouts of extreme fatique and when walking the dog my knees get shaky. Now here is my question. Isn't it too…
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small rectal carcinoid, need help with pathology
Hi all, Few days ago presumptive benign 0.5cm rectal polyp came back positive for 0.3cm carcinoid tumor. Unfortunately the pathology report does not talk about margins. I asked my doctor he is not talking about margins. All he is saying is he will go in after 3 months and check. I am currently fighting another cancer so I…
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New to site - My dad has Stage IV Colorectal cancer
My dad is 61 years old and has been receiving treatments since the end of 2009. In January of this year they said they couldn't cure the cancer and he may only have 12 months left. I am having a really hard time dealing with the fact that he won't be around for much longer and I just needed to get it out. I cry almost…
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hernia
Hi have not posted for a long time, 2mths after my husbands chemo has finished for stage 3c cc. Things are going well, have colonoscopy june 9th and another ct to follow. Still early days and keeping our fingers crossed for good results. My husband has developed a hernia near the site of surgery, what happens with this?…