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Lisa42 naturopath update?
How about an update on your cleanse and your naturopath visits? I am still on parabiotics, mastica, and licorice root to clean me out of any parasites that I may have and working on building up the lining in my stomach. I have mailed off my blood specimen to find out what I may be allergic to. Waiting on those results. I…
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Out of hospital again
I had a very unpleasant and freakish overdose of fentynal. They gave me a patch to wear for three days. I put it on and things were fine and it seemed to work well. When I got out of the hospital I went home and took a nap. I have a habit of napping in front of a space heater. Well, After about two hours of napping I woke…
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Smokeyjoe Welcome to the Board!
Hi Smokeyjoe. I saw your first post on another thread and wanted to make sure that you didn't get lost. I'm sorry that you have to be here and deal with this cancer but, I'm glad that you found us. Welcome to the board
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Just back from Onc appt....Xeloda script in hand
Just returned from Onc appointment. Jack told him straight off. I'm done. We talked about his neuropathy, his Oxal reaction, his chances for recurrence...his chances for NED. Basically...it's a crap shoot. Final decision... Doc started Jack on Neurontin, gave us script for Xeloda...we will go back next Tuesday and tell him…
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How is the cybernife or laser trtmt for liver mets
I know some of you have mentioned the cybernife. My ONC. suggested as so did I. that I don't want another liver resection for 2 small mets. He says if they shrink and my Cea's drop. Then its time to have them lasered out. Is this an outpatient procedure? Will I be awake? What is the recovery time? I guess I could ask my…
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Whats next?
Well got the results of Ct scan today. Kind of a mixed bag. Some tumors have shrunk and some have grown slightly. The big kicker is my CEA continues to rise rapidly, it is up just over 100 points since Dec 1st. It seems that my current chemo combo has stopped being effective. I'm running out of standard treatments to try.…
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Colon Cancer Webcast Tomorrow (Thrusday the 10th)
Hi ... I found this on the Colon Cancer Alliance page get your questions together and submit them if you have some: CBS HealthWatch™: Colorectal Cancer Awareness/Digestive Disease Awareness Webcast Thursday, March 10, 2011 2:00 PM (ET) Moderated by Travis Stork of "The Doctors" The event will stream live on…
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Live Web Cast
There will be a live web cast sponsored by the Colon Cancer Alliance and CBS on March 10,2010 at 2:00 p.m. EST Dr. Travis from The Doctors show will be the moderator and there will be several colon cancer experts from around the country to answer questions and discuss the latest treatments, etc. Log on to The Doctors show…
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Disappointed + Frustrated
Today was supposed to be my first round of my new treatment, erbitux, along with irinotecan. My port was accessed + I had saline solution dripping. I waited and waited. Finally a nurse came in + said there was a "paperwork" issue. Cancer Care Ontario, who funds + approves cancer treatments had not yet approved me for…
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Get checked from behind
I was on the Cancer Care Ontario website + notice they have a joint promotion with ten teams in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League). The OHL is a Junior A ice hockey league. Many of the players go on to become NHL players. "Get checked from behind" urges fans to be screened for colorectal cancer. The participating teams will…
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hypervascularity?
Possible Vague hypervascularity was mentioned in my husband's CT report. Do you know how to get rid of it?- Kind of like- I have cancer do you know how to get rid of it? I think Avastin is supposed to slow this from happening. Also My husband's latest scan showed a slight growth, but may be due to necrosis? Do they base…
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Lori ,Gail B. ,C Dixon,Sonia !!
wan't to know about you!
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Pete lost at sea! thinking about you!
Here I'm covering your butt this week! Hugs!
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FBI problems / no fingerprints.
So in January I was fingerprinted at the Sheriff's Department for my volunteer work with Civil Air Patrol. Over and over and over, she tried. Finally she said she got enough of a percentage that she was sure they would accept it. NOPE. Just a warning to new members, 5 FU (part of FOLFOX) removes fingerprints. I completed…
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Off topic
Dear Friends, I have noticed that many of us now have avitars which show our pets or fav animals. I thought it might be interesting to hear those funny stories which come from sharing our lives with them. ************************************************************************************** The two kitties in my pic are…
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Colonoscopy
Well, the dreaded colonoscopy is over. And thank God all is well. Just wanted to give you some hope that we can be NED. No matter what stage. Thanks for your support. I was so nervous about that prep.
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One more treatment after today and I'm mopped up!
Hey Guys awhile back I posted my concern about staying on the folfox train. I was truly afraid of the damage it was doing I stuck it out after reading all of the responses. Some were for stopping and some were for staying on the chemo. Most importantly all the responses I recieved were from people who were concerned for me…
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I'm Back..........
well....... do i ever feel loved!!!!! thank you all so much for your concern. kathyG called me from Holland (WoW...thanks kathy)...emails...PM's....FB posts... I am still not 100% but feelin better....just had to say ..YOU ARE ALL ONE HELL OF A FAMILY!!! Quick story.... Started puking then poopin..then sittin on toilet…
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Just spoke with Jennie....Idlehunters.....
She contracted food poisoning, went to urgent care, then to hospital. She was very dehydrated, and now has a bit of a bowel infection that is causing great pain (she's on the good drugs for it..lol) and swelling and diarrhea. She doesn't have her computer or anything, so I told her I would update you all...I told her we…
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port problems
since the day my port was put in (left arm) until it was removed (last june 2010) I have had problems with pain in arm and the veins in the left side of my neck protrude. Has anyone else had anything like this? Am having ultrasound next week.
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We're jumping on the juicing bandwagon!
Last week our car radiator took a dump along with my computer which we just got back up and running, so I've been out of touch here a bit. Jim couldn't get his treatment last Monday because his WBC was low. 1.4 Then he started running a temp mostly at night even as high as 102. They finally put him on an antibiotic and the…
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4th Treatment / Liver Resection
Hello. My Mom had her CT Scan yesterday, which showed her 2 spots on her liver have shrunk from 4 cm to 2 cm. To date, those are the only cancer spots that showed from the scan. Today she has her 4th chemo treament, however because of certain side-effects todays treament will not consist of Avastin and her treatment of…
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UPDATE on John23
I got an email from John the other day, he asked me to pass it along: "I had to go to the ER on Feb 28 due to severe dehydration. I've been in here since then, because no matter how much they pump in, I fall back into dehydration as soon as they take away the IV. I seriously don't know what's going to happen next, and they…
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Just wanted to share...
Today (3/4/11) was "Wear Blue Day" for colorectal cancer awareness. To those of you who weren't aware, it was created on Facebook by Donna's daughters. To those of you who are new- Donna was a well loved CSN member here who passed away last year. I just wanted to let you know how much I was moved by what my former teachers…
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another new dutch experience....
We went to a beautiful farm outside of Staphorst today, and I got my fingers suckled by a almost-newborn calf!!!! WHAT an experience for this 'city gal'!!!!! It's a beautiful day here today, sunny and clear. By Wednesday, it is forecast to rain...so, off we go biking!!! Tot ziens! Knuffels, Kathi
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Hi i need good vibes
They found a 14 mm nodgel on my right lung going for biopsy in 2 weeks i am scared even thou they havent done it yet i am still wiggin out having knee surgery this thursday i so wished angel was here to just hold my hand. will go it alone with angel watching from above. michelle
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Melatonin
Well many on this board all liked the Turmeric so much, you may wish to Google Melatonin. I took this years ago for sleep when I was traveling a lot but more recent studies have found some very positive effects, including it increasing the efficacy of both Chemo & Rads for cancer patients. I recently added it to my list of…
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Turmeric - Curcumin
Here is an interesting article on Turmeric which is a know anti-inflammatory substance and also useful in cancer prevention and treatment. It is available either as a spice or now in Supplement form (Caps). http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/218047.php Extract from the article: 'Turmeric, a bright yellow spice from…
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Tumor or Tumour......either or....
I have noticed that Canucks spell it with a u in the end and I see we spell it without...OK, Im a dummy.I admit it..what gives...maybe a French connection ? love to all, duncebuzz.....lol
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News on Kerry
I had a long talk this morning with the "scary old woman" this morning about Kerry. He's still in rehab and doing good. He did have a episode of where he snuck out for a smoke and crashed his wheel chair. "That sounds like him" So now he no longer tries to sneak off since that last try. He's eating like a half starved…