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1st Folfox w/Avastin Treatment Accomplished
I wanted to run some things by everyone to see what your opinions/experiences were. I got my port in last Thursday, 4/7 (okay until the novocaine wore off) and then had first treatment on Friday, 4/8. Ironically, it was 3 months to the day that I found out I had cancer. I felt extremely fatigued Friday through Tuesday and…
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Ketziah :).... Girl Power
Ketziah, that song is just what I needed. All you ladies and men too should listen. India Arie I am not my hair. You know, I think I just forgot and I'm so glad you reminded me with this Ketziah that I am who I am, it is what it is, and life is different day to day but my heart and soul is what I'm all about. Ok, so I had…
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Off Topic--Inner Peace
Hello Everyone, I found this on the internet and thought it was kind of cute. We have so much sadness on the board right now and meaning no disrespect to anyone, I thought maybe we could use some sunshine. Inner Peace: If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If…
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Treating myself to a Hersheys Chocolate Candy Bar before drinking Readi-Cat2
Yep, scan time again, my, my, my, funny how 3 months goes by too fast. Looking forward to it to tell me my cancer is looking sorry, that my surgery and chemo and Avastin has been kicking it's royal arse. Worried that it isn't arthritis that I feel in most of my bones these days. Strange to pray that the sharp pains in my…
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I just heard from Raquel...nanab
I just heard from Raquel and she asked me to share a couple of things...... Raquel had shared with us earlier how her grandmother lived to the remarkable age of 101 and was nearing her time to go. Her grandmother just passed away. ..... And also, minutes before she told me about her grandmother, Raquel shared the wonderful…
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Lifetime Chemo
Is anyone on, or has been on, the maintenance chemo plan of Avastin, 5FU, and Leucovorin? I was first diagnosed on 9/11/06, and then re-diagnosed 10/1/10. They just performed a PET scan a few weeks ago, and told me that with the current images combined with CEA numbers going up and down I will be on chemo every 2 weeks for…
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need some help
I really feel bad now I have not sighed on for about a year and come to see that some of my friends has passed MY PRAYS ARE WITH THE FAMILY I come to you tonight to ask is there anyone that is stage 4 and never got to NED and went through all the chemo treatment This is my story. I'm at this time a 5 years and 4 months…
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Anyone has been treated with Tarceva for Colorectal cancer?
Just curious !
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"New Perspectives On Cancer and the Immune System":
at medicalnewstoday.com/articles/220316.php
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Flying with Ileostomy
Has anyone had to fly with a bag yet since all the changes in the TSA? I am headed to D.C. for my honeymoon in a couple of weeks, and wondering if I will have an issue with the TSA. Don't want to get booted off the plane before it takes off.
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Does anybody hear about Cheryl ?
Not posting in a while!
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Naturopath
Hi everyone, I have a question. I am still waiting to see if the lesion on my liver is cancer. I had a biopsy Wedensday. The first 2 times i was diagnosed, i kinda went with the flow and just figured they would cure me. Now i am learning maybe not. I am wondering about naturopaths. Do they work with the surgeon & or onc.?…
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Thought of the Day
Remind yourself: You can only deal with the present moment. Everything else is a memory, a hope or a fear.”
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1st chemo treatment last Monday.
My husband has finally had his first treatment for mCRC. I believe it is called folfiri. Can someone explain to me how the side effects work. 4 days after the treatment all he is feeling is alittle tired. I'm not sure if this is a side effect or he is just tired. I feel so confused. Is it possible to have no or little side…
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Feeling fine, 2 months after Liver Surgery
Hi, Just letting everyone know I am doing just great, Still considered cancer free, doing my mop up chemo , doc wans to do 8 but i am ging to stop at 4 just haven't told him yet, My dad is getting a stem cell transplant for his reoccuring Lymphoma, He is doing well. Some weird news, or findings, After liver surgery about…
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folfox express 12 i jumped off the train
hi all and especially for folfox express travelling mates. no internet here so far where we are camping. Am posting from mobile on top of smokey cape lighthouse at dawn. Its pretty beautiful here. Flew down to sydney to get folfoxed in the am and back in the pm. Just made the return flight. My daughter came with me for the…
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alternative treatments
Hi, I have been hanging around here since September when I was dx with Anal Cancer, stage ii, completed chemo and radiation 12/8. I am currently NED. I am very sorry to hear about Kerry and John. My question is for my almost 90 year old Mother in Law dx CC 3 years ago had surgery for tumour, no chemo, no rad. Ned for two…
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ct report
Received ct report today on husband's stage 4 colon/liver. The liver spots have reduced in size but still there. There is also ascites noted. Next week is his last regular chemo but she will keep him on erbitux every 3 weeks. Question: if erbitux is maintenance, does this mean he is in remission? How could that be since…
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Recovery time???
My husband had total mesorectal excision surgery along with a temporary iliostomy 3 weeks ago tomorrow. He had problems with his primary incision being infected and we are nursing it. He is still having quite a bit of abdominal pain and I was hoping for some input from those who have had the same surgery. At what point…
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My heart aches
I've been off the board for a couple months, but seeing all this going on with the deaths and suffering has brought me to tears. My heart goes out to all suffering, and trying to get through all this nasty disease. My love and heart to all lost recently. Hugs! So totally missing you all. Kim
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Update on Kerry...from Susie
Hello Family...... I just received this email from Kerry's wife Susie. Jennie Hospice is a great help! Also the TLC caregiver that comes every night has been wonderful. She comes here at 8:00pm and I go to bed at 10:00 knowing that he’s in good hands. Our son Dan sleeps d/s so she calls him when she needs help to flip him…
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Relay For Life
I'll be out bright and early tomorrow to support Relay for Life. I'll be walking for all of you. My heart goes out to those we have lost this last year and to those of you fighting the fight. And I walk for those of us who show NED and pray we stay that way. Stay strong friends!! Paula
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Today I REALLY hate cancer
Reading about John and Kerry today is just tooo much.
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Mother
Can someone help me please. Mother is 62 and had colostomy in July of last year. Was doing well, though refused chemotherapy and radiation, after surgery. About a month ago she slid acrossed seat in truck and has been in pain sence. No insurance so can't go to doctor. Please tell me what I can do. Can't get Medicaid…
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Pet and CT scan tomorrow
Today, I sat here and did nothing. My grandmother is in transition and hospice is with her. She almost made it to 101 years old. It's sad seeing her just laying there trying to talk. She can't eat or drink and she asked that no intravenous fluids be given to her. I have been feeding her with a syringe. Sigh.... Tomorrow, I…
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Thanks so much!
Dear Tom (TMAC 52), Thank you so much for your contribution! I received it today and love the little note you wrote. I will definitely be thinking of you and all of our group when I walk on May 13! *Hugs* Gail
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Hemrrhoids with Chemo???
My mom is 58 years old. She had a colon resection on January 25 and has had 3 rounds of chemo Folfiri plus Avastin. She has not had any nausea or diarrhea at all and has just felt a bit tired. However, she has immense pain from some very large hemrroids, both internal and external. She is in a ton of pain from them and has…
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Hi, new here, introduction
Hi everyone, My name is Miriam and I am Marjan's daughter. We live in Alberta,Canada. Last week Wednesday after a colonoscopy to try and figure out what had been causing My Mom so very much grief the last few months, we were told that she has a large mass in her upper(left) colon. Specialist said it was imperative to get…
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Juicing help & Good News
I am after suggestions from those people who ARE juicing and want to share with me some recipes/formulas that my partner might try. He is not a veggie eater, but after we were told that his 'bloods were excellent' today after no treatment other than a terrible 2 week Phase 1 trial for 5 months we both have a new positive…
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Needing a second opinon
Has anyone ever used or heared anything about Cancer Centers of America?