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I have a Dilemma, any one else been there?
Hello Friends, I have a dilemma and would like some feedback please. Maybe some of you have been in the situation I now find myself. This is going to ramble a bit, please bear with me. April 29th I was told I had cancer & needed surgery right away, that great tasting stuff they have you drink (bowel prep) before you get…
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A SPECIAL TOAST FOR WOMEN !!!!
Just to change the subject a bit, I thought i'd share a poem i wrote with you guys especially all you strong women who I've come across in these forums. keep your spirits up!! :) Heres to you all wishing you health, strength, hope and lots of love for 2011. xxxxx A SPECIAL TOAST FOR WOMEN Here's to the women who stand up…
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John's Memorial
I've just returned home from John's Memorial. I just wanted to let you know it was beautiful. It was wonderful to meet all the others that John had touched in their hearts there. Adrian did a wonderful job planning the Memorial. I was honored to be able to be a part of it. I carried the rest of you in my soul with me, so…
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Sometime I just wonder
I feel so lucky for being cancer free (as far as I know or until they tell me otherwise) Since I have been diagnosed it has been weird, I thought I would be dead by now. I saw it kill my mom and her mom, surely no one survives colon cancer right? Survivor guilt has started a bit now, I know my mom and grandma would be the…
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Off to the Carribean...
I will post when I return, February 1. Just in time for my birthday, Superbowl Sunday!! Then my colonoscopy two days later! But I will not think about that. No cell phone! Take care!!
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Home from the hospital
As I've posted before, I had my surgery on 1-10. It took six hours (4:30-10:30pm), removed the entire rectum (anus, sphincter, everything) and cost me about two pints of blood. After a brief stay in recovery they moved me back to my room, reduced my pain meds to 20% of the pre-surgical level, and failed to re-connect the…
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Liver Resection - what to expect?
It has been a few years since I posted on this forum. Quick background - Diagnosed stage 4 at age 41 during colon resection in February 2004 with 9 of 25 nodes positive and 3 liver mets. Did 6 months of FOLFIRI with Avastin and then RFA on the liver mets. CT scans every 6 months since have been clean. However, found out…
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Hair...to shave or not to shave???? UPDATE!!! YOU'LL LOVE THIS!
Jim's hair is coming out in his comb....any suggestions? I told him I think he'll look "hot" bald, but he's not buying it. I think we should just shave it and get it over with and go buy him some new clothes and a hat and go to a movie! He's starting to feel depressed. I'm going to try and get him laughing today, it's good…
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I Weep
Sometimes I just weep. I sob my heart out for every bad news and turn. My soul hurts for those who suffer so much more then I. Sometimes, I cannot keep reading for the tears that well up in my eyes. Sometimes, I cry, but I cry for joy. I laugh a hearty deep laugh, for those that have the most wondrous news,when a test…
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Hi people, it's FRIDAY anything interesting for the weekend?
Hugs!
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xeloda
My husband had stage 3 cancer dx in Aug 2010, he has been on xeloda only for 8 cycles fin in march 2011, why are some people on 2 types of chemo? Also his cea was 2 then 4 then 2 again is this anything to worry about.
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Mom update...better news!
Thank you all for your good vibes and prayers! My mom was moved yesterday from the hospital to a nursing facility. Hans' son and my daughter visited her, and sent some pictures. She DOES look frail, but, to be honest, I have seen her looking almost as bad before... So, things are getting a bit better. They are still not…
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anyone know where phillieg has been
havent heard from him in awhile
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Has anyone been on just Xeloda?
This may be an option for my "eternal preventative maintenance" I was told I should do.... Just checking to see what I can expect with side effects.... Thanks Friend In Penn
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Thinking of you Adrian
Adrian, I have been thinking of you today as you prepare for John's memorial tomorrow. I will be holding all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I know tomorrow will be a beautiful celebration of John's life. I will be thinking of you when I lay some flowers in the ocean. Aloha, Kathleen
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stage 4 cancer spread to lungs
Hi Everyone Im off and on this site and everyone has been such an inspiration. My father was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with stage 4 colon cancer. Today we were told he has 5 nodules in the lungs. Course of action they want to take is 5fu and cbt11. Does anyone have experience with this?
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has anyone had stage 4 that went to the lungs?
Can you let me know how you are doing what type of chemo and procedures you under went? Thanks again for everyones help
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question for my colon peeps
hello csn family, 2 years ago i was hit with stage 4 colon cancer, had a colon resection, and 12 rounds of chemo and than maint... got bad scans this month, and low and behold another mass in my colon has reared its ugly head, has anyone had 2 of these surgeries?? was told it could be an option but a meeting with other dr…
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taking a break
My mother's illness has consumed everything I have and everything I am and I need to take a break from all things related to cancer.
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Oxygen therapy, does this work?
Has anyone heard of oxygen therapy during chemo. I was researching and read that oxygen therapy helps kill cancer cells. Cancer cells do not thrive will in oxygenated environment. And the other body cells need oxygen.
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PET scan and CEA
My wife had PET scan yesterday. A bright spot was found on her right chest. Its brightness has higher scale from 2.2 (3 months ago) to 2.7. In the same period, her cea increased from 1.5 to 3.3. She gained over 20 lbs in the past year. Her weight increased about 3 lbs in the last 3 months. Any indication from the above…
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Need input please!
Been away for a week or two or three...trying to catch up on everyone. Glad to find all are still kicking. :-} Robert had his reversal and hernia repair Dec 21. One month later, his appetite is still not back. He's lost over 20 lbs. We have seen the surgeon 3 times since surgery for follow ups..the reversal was left open…
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KEFIR.
Did any of you ever had Kefir? does it work? Hugs!
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Increased CEA level.
I'm receiving chemo and in the past 6-months my CEA level has gone from 1.9 to 2.1 and is now 2.8. I know this is still within normal, but I'm concerned that it keeps going up. Should I be worried?
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Positive thought and prayers *update*
I had my chemo yesterday. it went well. My labs looked great. even though I did not get the Nuelasta inj. last time. My platelets were up and WBC's great. I guess my juicing is paying off. My results were not too bad. They only found 2 new small lesions in my liver. possibly left behind from surgery went un detected in…
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First Chemo - 1/17 - FEELING IT
First I want to thank this wonderful group of folks for all your thoughts, stories and advice. I have not been sharing, but have been avidly reading - sometimes I cry, sometimes I cheer. I have learned much, which helped me prepare mentally for my first chemo treatment this past Monday. How to I feel? Pretty shity, though…
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buzzard
hey bud glad to hear you are doing fine. i had a ct scan and would like to pm you and get some information on vanderbuilt.not sure how to pm someone you may have to help me out.thanks and Godbles......johnnybegood
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Another Dutch morning!
Today is Friday. Every Friday we start the same way. After breakfast, showering and dressing, we get in the car (or on the bikes in summer) and make our way downtown to the market. This market has been there since the 1500's. Stalls for anything and everything you could or do need. Fresh fruits and vegies. Handmade…
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chemo doctor
Jorge has chemo doctor tomorrow and blood work. jorge wants to ask the chemo doctor is he should stay on chemo longer to see if the tumor in the colon will get smaller and maybe fall off of his back so it will be easier for the surgeon I don't want jorge to go for surgery anymore I just want him to stay on chemo because…
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SBRT Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Hi my friends, I dropped in from the Uterine board. Can anyone recommend an outstanding medical center for SBRT? Or better yet an outstanding Rad. for SBRT. Thanks, Starfish