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week 2 has started
hey guys Jorge has started his 2nd week of radiation and his 24 hours 7 days aweek chemo getting a little scared now for the surgery each week down its just one week closer to surgey oh my lord hope you all have a awesome week hugs to you all .Tina
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Lori, Gail Bellish, phil, msccolon, John 23 , checking list! How are you?
Hugs!
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"Acrylamides" , found in a number of foods, like bread and cereal, potato or corn chips, french frie
tho I can't vouch for the actual validity of what was written as it came from one of the exercise sites I subscribe to with not too current references (and the author pushes products to be bought), nevertheless,for your perusal at your leisure at www.truthaboutabs.com/acrylamides.html called"Are You Being Exposed to These…
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: Decapitate me and all becomes equal. Then truncate me and I become second. Cut me front and back and I become two less than I started. What am I? ANSWER: The word Seven Seven Even (equal) Eve (2nd person, according to the Bible) V (Roman numberal five; two less than seven)
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OK...Time for Musical Chairs again...Who has "GOTCHA" this weekend and week.....and still holding Vi
I got the last one on Sunday evening...That gives everyone a full week of special attention from someone...I will take any after that as well...AND WE'RE OFF !!!!!
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Luvmum
Dora, I am thinking you and your Mom as she has her liver surgery.
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It's been a while Update**
Hello, I have been in the background checking on everyone but thought I would say hi and give an update. We had very premie twin grandsons born last November thankfully they have done well and as of the second week of Feb. they went home. Both little guys are at 9 lbs now and all seems to be going well. Like so many of you…
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heard of collagen implants to stop hernia in stoma reversal ?????
Hi everyone, Anyone heard of this ??? Is it common. My surgeon gave me the impression this is not widely done but will do it for me. I beleive he is as good as he says he is. I mentioned this today at bowel cancer support group and noone had heard of it, not even the facilitator whose been running the group for 7 years and…
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lar =low anterior rescection, how they do it, gory details
Hi everyone I found this today while surfing. It describes the operation. I found it pretty intersting. http://www.rcsed.ac.uk/journal/vol44_1/4410012.htm another slow surgical advance, they call it the gold standard. funny that the surname for my surgeon. "darren gold" cheers, Pete
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Need opinions on delaying chemo treatment
Hello, Some of you may have read my post regarding me developing a blood clot, and now taking daily shots of Lovenox. Today will be my fourth injection of Lovenox, and I am feeling approx 25% better than I did before I started injecting myself. Anyhow, I get Folfox with Avastin every 2 weeks. I emailed my doctor to see if…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Decapitate me and all becomes equal. Then truncate me and I become second. Cut me front and back and I become two less than I started. What am I?
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Looking for another stage 4 colon cancer person - needs advice
I have posted before and am helping my dad. He is 60. He cannot join himself due to a shaking disorder which makes it impossible to type. Anyway, he is very unaware of things to do with cancer, he has not known anyone in his shoes. He knew he had stage 4 cancer but just realized a week ago that there is only 4 stages. He…
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If those so much more learned than us can;t agree, if
researchers, scientists and others investigating all aspects of the multi-fanged monster we call cancer,if all those studying the theoretical cannot come to agreed upon conclusions, how are those putting theory into practice, our oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons,etc ,going to provide the most effective…
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Liver Resection on 28th March
Dear all, Time flies, it seems like yesterday when I was asking about liver resection (about 1month ago). My mum will have liver resection on 28th March (US time 27th March evening) ... the surgeon said, they are going to remove 2/3 of her liver plus some wedges. Please pray for her and the surgical team. I'm scared to…
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disability
It is official, the powers that be have dicided that I am disabled. While I am happy that it will relieve some of the burden I have placed on my wife /family through this battle, it also hurts. I know I shouldnt look at it like "I" caused the problem it was the disease but I cant help that and thats not the issue here. I…
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Can't sleep even with my pill any suggestions? maybe counting sheeps?
does it work?
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Blood clots
Hi, My last chemo started out good, but then took a turn for the worst, and I was in bed for about 3 days. When I started to try and resume my normal activities, my neck was super stiff and swollen, and my left arm (which is on my port side) was either weak, painful, numb or didn't want to move. I would put the pain level…
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its FRIDAY here, any interesting plan for the WEEKEND?
Not me any suggestion will be welcome!
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Pet Scan Results
Well, my husband just got the results from his pet scan. Before we go into details with what the scan said, let me give you a little history. My husband was diagnosed in 2007 with stage 4 colon cancer with mets to his liver, lungs and lymph nodes. After having a foot and half of his colon removed, he started heavy chemo…
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Sonia32
Hey Girl, Just wanted to tell you I've been thinkin bout ya all day. I'm hoping you have received good results. Please update us when you are able. (((((((((((((((((YOU))))))))))))))))))))) Laurie
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packing up, doing the last of the laundry, heading for America!!!
Maybe I'll get questioned again in the Amsterdam airport! I would LOVE another round with those guys in immigration!!! *smile* Dutch hugs to you all, Kathi
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Back from vacation and visit with Dr Lenz
Hi Friends, We are back from our vacation- college trip- Dr. Lenz trip to Southern California. It was a wonderful trip and cancer was not a big part of it. We were fortunate to stay in a lovely resort thanks to some very generous friends. Our daughter got to check out some colleges and we got to see how much they cost…
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Folfox treatment
Can anyone explain to me the difference between Folfox 4, 5, or 6? What determines which one is given?
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Chemo no longer working maybe
This weekend has been a rough one for me. I was dx'd stage 4 in august of 09, also told cancer was inoperable. Started on Folfox with avastin and after 6 rounds had to drop oxi because of severe side effects,stayed on the rest of the combo for 7 more rounds but scan showed progression of tumors. Onc switched me to…
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Chemoembolization did not work- What the f%ck is this?
I read this board everyday but rarely post because I have two boys (age 8 and 8 mos)to keep me busy. However, I come here today because I am at the bottom as we say: Here is a short recap of our story: Hubby dx in Nov 2009 Surgery in Dec 2009 to remove 9 inch of colon with colostomy 2010 spent half the time in hospital…
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No Cancer
No cancer and no hepititis thanks for all you prayers and well wishes michelle
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Has Anyone actually been cured by chemotherapy?
Hello everyone, I hope and pray that everyone's condition is improving and progressing towards the ultimate goal of being NED. It's been 4 yrs for me and still on chemo as we speak. Just finished my 67th round. I started out stage 3C 20/22 lymph nodes, 14" of colon removed. This is my 3rd recurrence and was diagnosed as…
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Herdizziness
I will be in California next week, maybe we can meet up for an hour. I will be in Santa Cruz to see my sister and friend, not sure what day yet. I can PM you if you think it might work out. Christine
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Hey everbody, just thought I'd throw this out there. Does anyone know that March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. You would think that after battling cancer and chemo for 4 years I would know this, but I forget a lot (probably chemo brain). I'm stage 4 and currently going throught my second regimen of folfox + avastin.…
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My story
Unlike @$$holes, everyone has one, but I was thinking that maybe it was for me to share mine: First, despite the hat, I am not a cowboy. No, I am just some guy who sells wine and can read a spreadsheet. I am 6'4" tall, and usually weigh in near 250lbs, so with the boots and the hat you could say I stand out in a crowd :)…