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Umbrella's
For a little comedy relief, earlier today I asked my husband to get the stroller ready, I asked him to get the umbrella one out to take the baby out to Diary Queen, he said "umbrella"? Yes, I replied get the umbrella one, it'll be easier. What do you mean"? he asked, I replied, "the umbrella one, get the umbrella one,…
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A Small Victory
Thanks Everyone for the support and knowledge of how to handle symptoms. The unknowns in cancer are what we are all afraid of. The various input has been a true help in finding ways to cope with the pain and symptoms. Today I got the news that I that I finished the Chemo! (FolFox) Wooo Hoooo I started on 1st of October and…
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Reading Room: On Coming to Terms with Death - Google Searches
On Coming to Terms with Death The most important freedom in life—and perhaps the only true human freedom—is to put oneself right with Death. For the most profound fact of life is death. Life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one, as night and day, clouds and the rain, the earth and a tree are one. Only…
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Just asking for continued prayer / 6th Chemo Treatment
Hi All - My Mom finished her 6th chemo treatment and seems to be doing well. Please continue to pray for her. After her 8th treatment she will have her PET Scan and then talk with the liver doctor. Thanks - All the best - Liz
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Is it normal?
As ,thanks God,don't use to have big side effects I'm a bit worried today, it's my 4 th day after disconnection and by first time I feel weak, specially on my legs , I feel them heavy, and unstable specially when I wake up from a chair I feel unstable a kind of seasickness,does it happens to any of you?Also yesterday slept…
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Lungs (For Kerry and John)
By Townes Van Zandt Well, won't you lend your lungs to me? Mine are collapsing Plant my feet and bitterly breathe Up the time that's passing. Breath I'll take and breath I'll give Pray the day ain't poison Stand among the ones that live In lonely indecision. Fingers walk the darkness down Mind is on the midnight Gather up…
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ct scans
Hi all, just got results from ct abdo, pelvis and chest for my husband, he finished his 8 cycles of chemo on the 18th march, good new was not traces of cancer anywhere at the moment. Our only concern was by the surgery site (cecum ) was either scar tissue, dead cancer cells or maybe something else. Had blood tests and…
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question
My Aunt has stage 4 colon cancer, they've said it's completely throughout her liver, so much so that they cannot operate on that. I'd like to know if this means she will die quickly or will we have her around for awhile. I know cancer that has spread to other organs is "worse". I would never ask her since she's still at…
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My sister had colon cancer and possibly lynch syndrome
Does anyone know if there is a way to get funds to test my sister's tumor from her colon?. My sister was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2007 and it had spread to liver, lungs and lymph nodes. Also had a brother with colon cancer. My sister did not have genetic testing and neither did my brother. My sister died February 2…
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As long as we're sharing our letters to cancer (I'd love to hear some more from others, I know we al
Dear Cancer, I am but a simple woman, and you are but a simple cell. I went down the straight and narrow path, and you my little simple cell took a wrong turn somewhere, turning into a bad, bad simple cell, and your wrong turn, unfortunately happened in my body. You were always there doing your own little thing, while I…
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John Nimmons near the end
Just got a message on facebook, he is being sedated until the end now. Sending prayers and Good Speed his way. Winter Marie
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update
Hello Everyone, I just got back from seeing the surgeon. Bottom line is not enough info to confirm growth is cancer. so a biopsy is scheduled for Wedensday, unless radiologist wants a different type and then it will be Friday. It will take a few days for results. Waiting now for CEA blood test results. Either way, I will…
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Bears (please reply if you get it) ;)
written by Steven Fromholz Some folks say there ain't no bears in Arkansas Some folks never seen a bear at all Some folks say that bears go around eating babies raw Some folks got a bear across the hall Some folks say that bears go around smelling bad Others say that a bear is honey sweet Some folks say this bear's the…
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CA125 Increased during chemo?
Dear All, I reached china 3 days before and my wife started her 4th chemo yesterday. Not bad so far except that she feels v v tired and didnot move from the bed at all since yesterday!!! while talking to her onc, I asked him if I could have her blood results before surgery, after surgery and after chemo treatments( BTW I…
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Another day, another test
I went to my oncologist today, and he very thorougly poked and prodded my abdomen. YES,THAT'S WHERE IT HURTS!!! Anyway, he decided to order an ultrasound, just to be sure. So I have that coming up the first Monday in May, and the colonoscopy on April 27. No results were in yet on the bloodwork from Friday, and nothing on…
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For those with an ostomy
I found this interesting, regarding the first colostomy. **************************************************************************** The First Colostomy A French surgeon named M. Pilore performed the first ostomy surgery in 1776, after all other treatment attempts had failed to help his patient. Without treatment, the…
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New medication called "Psorinum 6x"
Dear all, Has anybody knows about this medication. I heard that it is getting used in Europe and it is highly effective? You can find some information in these links. Maurice http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/724743/ http://humlegaarden.com/uk/treatments/psorinum-10022011-uk.pdf…
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need imformation
is black tarry stools and constipation symptoms of colan cancer.scuttlebug
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colo-anal internal colostomy bag
Hi, Although I've not had the colon surgery myself, this idea always intrigued me- especially since I've already been told if I ever do have a recurrence in the rectum or colon that I would need the surgery. A neighbor's son who had ulcerative colitis needed a colostomy a couple of years ago. My neighbor told me that he…
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heartbroken
Dear Friends, I'm sorry for posting another sad news. I haven't been on this board for a while because we just went through really really difficult time. My dear husband passed away on March 26 at age 47. He fought the disease so hard and held on the hope all the time even in the last few days. I still cannot believe he…
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Some help mates!
Got some changes in my voice since on chemo, 1st. time it happens to my do you got any experience about?. Thankyou in advance!
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My ct results
Got my initial results, apart from my two cysts on my liver I'm still ok (touch my head). Have a colonscopy coming up very soon, so will see what happens. But at least I wont have to wait three weeks like I did for my results. So 2 years post surgery I'm ok so far, and I couldn't have come this far without my online…
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weight lost - not a good sign?
Dear all, I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Is it normal to have weight lost after liver resection? I worry it's not a good sign - would it be the cancer cell coming out and depriving her nutrients? Today is the 13th day after my mum's liver resection. Her diarrhea is under control in the end, she has appetite and…
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Lori!
How are you?
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Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winnders are....AnneCan, PGLGreg & abrub. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When you behead a word, you remove the first letter and still have a valid word. You will be given clues for the two words, longer word first. Example: Begin -> Sour, acidic Answer: The words are Start and Tart. 1. Small piece broken…
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Thought I was gonna forget ????? Today is Saturday...Time for a new special one to hold up this wee
Who wants to start out? Who dares to take the buzz on for the week? Don't be skeered !!!LOL...OK...here we go......
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Severe back pain..can you please read in case you can help.
I have a friend who was diagnosed with colon cancer in about May of last year (2010). He was stage 4 when diagnosed. Had 6 months of chemo. Apparently the tumor has shrunk but not enough. Please forgive me for broken details. I dont fully understand it all. They are now waiting another month to give him another set of…
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I have reached the
5-year celebration mark with my cancer journey and wanted to take a moment to THANK my family here for all your guidance, support and prayers I have recieved over these 5-years. 5 years ago was a smack on the head for me as well as a shock. I was not sure how I would cope or get through this time in my life; yes, I had…
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My juicing and others!
since liver resection and further chemo mi liver enzymes were in the roof! 800 af. 400 got 300 gpt! last 15 days start to have a fresh juice 500 ml..daily of , celery , mango, papaya, strawberry ,carrots ,apple and pineapple , all together done in a liquidizer with all the love from my wife!. In this 15 days. my enzymes…
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CT lymph node
Hello, this is my first log in. I was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer with mets in liver and lungs in Dec 2009. Went through multiple surgeries and chemo. Two days ago got my CT report stating that thoracic node increased slightly in size (by couple of millimeters). My CEA is at 2.1. I just finished chemo, with plans…