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I am so emotional
I have been so emotional since I was told in Jan 11 that my cancer is back in my liver. I feel pretty good physically but I have never been this emotional about anything. I cry at the drop of a hat, (when I was first diagnosed with stahe 4 colon cancer on 2007 I wasn't very emotional, I could talk with people about my…
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News on KERRY...... Not Good :(
Hey All......... This is part of an email I received from Kerry's wife Susie. This breaks my heart. She wanted me to share it with all of you. Jennie Hi Jennie. Things have been going downhill over here. ****, the friend that was staying with us the past 3 weeks had to leave. By that time Kerry could not support himself on…
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Thought of the Day
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” ~ William Arthur Ward
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Question on Chemo with blood clots plus info on clots
Hi everyone, I haven't been on here for about a week. I got thrown into a project which has required me to be away from home for most of this week, and I am exhausted from it. Anyhow, I developed blood clots from Avastin, so I am on a 2 week break from Folfox chemo. My question is that I will resume chemo starting this…
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Still extremely sleepy - Normal?
My dads onc took him off of the Oxyplatin he was on and started him on a less toxic chemo about 2 weeks ago. He had a severe allergic reactions after his 8th treatment on the oxyplatin. For the past 2 weeks or so he is falling asleep constantly. He falls asleep drinking coffee, having a conversation, even smoking ( I know…
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I got my Triumph magazine...see me on my expression page!
It is a great article, and talks about all of you, as well!!! BIG hugs! Kathi
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Just don't understand
I have been distancing myself from this board for awhile, I cannot stand the attacks on each other, this board was meant to support one another. Damn it, this is a fight about Cancer, this is a place to share your experieinces, where you go for help, a hug or even a kick in the back side. I miss so many of you here, but…
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Not so good news today
Went over recent scan with onc today.Some good news is the largest tumor in my liver is shrinking but one of the smaller ones is growing. My chest and lungs are clear but the scan showed a pelvic mass and my CEA jumped another 100 points, On Dec 1st it was 23.7 it is 228.2 as of today. Onc wants me to do one more round of…
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Dumb question here
Ok can anyone tell me about this thing called OCMP it's a drink that is made up of minerals with some other nutrients that is so effective at alkalizing cells .i also would like to know if you take this would it mess up what the chemo is doing thanks to you all hugs Tina
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Looking for Craig's/Sundance Angel
His anonymous angel last year for scans. Need to run something by you. please email me at peggy.luckey@am.jll.com thanks! Peggy
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Luvmum
Is that your wedding picture as your avatar? It looks beautiful!
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American Milk: Colon and Breast Cancer Risks
Dear American Friends, This could also be important. I am looking into IGF of late and found this warning, seems reasonable. I have been off dairy for 9 months, except for a couple of icecream binges. Which now I seriously regret, gelato for this guys from here on. Lots of other studies re IGF and cancer risk. It maybe…
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rough weekend
If you don't mind listening, I'll tell you about my crappy weekend. It started off great. I coached my 11 year old's 2 soccer games Saturday morning. I knew we would be missing some players, so I had my 9 year old suit up too. It was really fun to coach both of my kids on the same team. My 9 year old is a total butt kicker…
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Good news here as well , I come from onc and after my first control Cea has dropped from 15 to 12
At least we know Chemo is working since my last 4 consecutive controls was rising 3 points every time! So after first control aftet chemo we stop it and droped it! CEA is been always very reliable, nearly mathematic for me . Well after some hard weeks,it seems several of us are bringing some good news to the board!. Hope…
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colonrectal surgery
I am having Surgery next week in Philadelphia to remove precancerous polps from the ileocecal valve region. Has anyone had any experience with the SILS procedure where they enter through the naval. I am elderly and this is my first surgery, My husband died of stage 4 colon cancer 12 years ago so I know how horrible this…
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Off topic: Those wonderful hospice angels!!!!!
...moved my mom today from a skilled nursing facility to a private home board-and-care. AND the GREAT thing is that they also have counselors for we family members...SIGN ME UP!!! Unfortunately, all of this with momma has caused all the stuff from my younger daughter to bubble up...sigh...I LOVE that there are people who…
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What Cancer Cannot Do!
Cancer is so Limited: It cannot cripple love It cannot shatter hope It cannot corrode faith It cannot destroy peace It cannot kill friendship It cannot suppress memories It cannot silence courage It cannot invade the soul It cannot steal eternal life It cannot conquer the spirit --Anonymous God Bless you all, Jan
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hanging on
Hey guys. I'm still eating and drinking. I have an appetite and a sense of humor and direction. My mental capacity is down but hard to gauge by how much. Fatigue is very high. Which leads me to the reason for this post. My schedule is simply to hectic for me to maintain reliable contact here. I will continue to post but…
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Neoplas - Dr. Cantrell ? Anyone??
I'm new to CNS. Don't even know how to PM...which I prefer to do. Has anyone been treated by Dr. Cantrell at Neoplas? Could you send PM, too. I'm newly dx. stage 4 with 15 tumors in liver. (Had colon tumor and lymph nodes removed by surgery......now just have tumors in liver). What are the chances I will be able to…
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Solution to one neuropathy problem....
I've had problems with my hands, particularly driving, since chemo (Folfox). Gripping the steering wheel is painful. However, I recently purchased a sheepskin wheel cover, and I've had no problems since. I hadn't realized how effective it was until my husband pulled the cover off (he was driving my car a long distance, and…
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Indigestion with Folfox 6 - is it common
I have received my 5th Folfox treatment with Avastin and I notice that after treatment, and lasting for about 7-8 days, I have a feeling of upper indigestion or food is sitting at the base of my throat. It kind of feels at times like something is stuck in there. I even get the sensation when drinking. I had a complete…
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hot/cold flashes
Hi all, I've been having a weird sensation all over my body the last few days, has any one else experienced this? When I lie down and try and get some rest I feel like my body is burning up and have chills but no fever. Anyone else experienced this? Hector
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Sir Spheres
Brochure was handed to me yesterday by a Dr. after doing a liver biopsy for probable liver mets. I see onc next Wed., could probably get results earlier, but they are pretty sure it is mets. Since I had such a tremendous reaction to chemo first time around, onc didn't start anything yet. He said surgery might be an option…
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Announcing Colon Palooza 9
Hi semi-colons! Suzannchili, this years coordinator, is a teacher and is up to her eyeballs in the serious yearly testing so she asked me to let everyone the dates, hotel, and rates she has gotten us for our annual Palooza. Dates: Thursday October 13th - Sunday October 16th, 2011 Location: Embassy Suites Downtown Chicago.…
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who determines who is a high risk patient
My husband was dx'd in June 2008. Stage 1, NO, MO. Had a resection. CEA's were in normal range. Everything I have read states if you are considered a high risk you should have a CT scan in 1 year. (Which he did not) What we want to know is who or what determines who is considered "high risk". We would welcome all comments.…
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Recent Proctocolectomy
Greetings. I'm new here, but facing my second bout of colon cancer. 20 years ago I had adenocarcinoma of the rectum (cancerous polyp). I went through surgery to remove it, radiation and chemotherapy. Most recently I was diagnosed with a 5 cm long tumor extending from 2 cm above the anal verge to 12 cm - involing the…
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Chemo in the hospital?
Well I finally get to my 12th round (folfox 5fu) and my Onc dr called me last friday to ask If I would mind doing this treatment in the hospital! Explained ins. (blue cross) would now only pay 3k of the the $4500 drug expense. Either I would have to pay the difference or he could admit me to hosp for entire treatment and…
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Thank you
I just wanted to thank Idlehunters and Gracie2010 for "friending me". I am in hiding until monday. I go to the surgeon then to find out what he plans on doing. ct scan showed lesion on liver,"raising concern for metastic disease'. My onc did not explain the scan to me. So I wait. we all know what that is like. I thought…
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Can't keep a good woman down for long!!!
When they are stressed, some people go shopping, others change their haircut, others still go to the spa.... Me, today being bored...I booked a cruise!!! Inaugural cruise for Celebrity's new ship....Hamburg, Germany to Rome, Italy....on my BIRTHDAY!!! YEA!!! And, even though it only stops in Barcelona, Spain before hitting…
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Phillieg??
I haven't seen any recent posts from you Phil. You have been on my mind and I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather. Amy