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Empowering
This morning (22 Dec 10) I listened to a very important radio conversation on my computer called The Power Hour with Joyce Riley. It will be easier to find todays discussion going through Joyce Riley archives on gcnlive . com This very empowering 2nd and 3rd hour discussion concerned cancer and treatment. If you take the…
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A little humor - YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2010 WHEN:
YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2010 WHEN: 1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3. 4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you. 5. Your reason for not staying in touch with…
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Cancer has changed me, in a crazy and wild way
I cannot beleive it, I just booked airfare to London! A friend of mine is temporarily relocating there for 6 months and I am going to go visit! I never would have done this before I got cancer, I would have never even thought to hop on a plan all alone and fly that far! I would be a fool to pass this up, free place to…
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trying to understand
a relative of mine was diag. with colorectal cancer with mets to liver and lungs, over a year ago. 13 mos. later pet showed activity in lung and liver. caught early. one oncologist gives him 3 mos. the other says it is more complicated and gives him more leway. he is doing chemo. again, maintence with artemisinin, and…
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Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to ALL my CSN buddies. I don't post as much as some, but I always read. I am one handed now since surgery on shoulder, but I keep up with everyone. Have a GREAT holiday!! Christy "Don't be afraid to go out on a limb, that's where the fruit is"---H. Jackson Browne
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Happy Holidays and many thanks to you!
As I get into full Christmas celebration mode, I want to thank this forum, its volunteers/staff, and the folk whom responded to my many questions this past year. I could not have made it where I am without you. You are an incredible group, showing both strength, and sharing weaknesses. Sharing - a Christmas virtual you do…
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After the "well, we can prolong your life" talk
how do you all keep on thriving? Yes, I have strategies too, but needing more to hear some friendly voices tonight. all the best, Leslie
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overhwelmed
i feel totally overwhelmed. It is cold dark snowy. I am fussing ...do i have enough presents, is the food prepared, is the house clean enough? Why do I not feel happy, filled with joy to have beaten cancer for another year. I feel afraid, depressed, anxious. i don't want to go to that big party tonight. I have nothing new…
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In the hospital (update 12-17) (update 12/21)
Went to the Oncologist to find out the results of Friday's scan. I was in so much pain from a recent bm and the drive over that he sent me to the ER. The scan showed hot at my original tumor site (where the pain is) and at my inguenal node, causing them to suspect some kind of infection. Right now they are leaning towards…
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#2 is coming up
I'm getting ready now to go in for my Folfox #2. Feeling the blues about it and not looking forward to the symptom's again. I know they began to get better towards the end of the first week, but I'm still feeling a little down. My son is coming from Las Vegas and we are to celebrate his birthday on Thursday and then on…
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checking in
good evening all semi's hope all is well i haven't posted in some time but i look in everyday. i am going for my scope tomorrow. this is the 1st scope since my recurrance last year at this time. i am in a positive mood, last year the gastro dr got the polyp out but wasn't 100 % sure he got it all, so i had surgery and he…
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2011 Calendar News---- Butt Pics Posted!!!!!!
Well, I understand from Dizz that the fantastic idea she had for the 2011 Calendar has fell thru. Just not enough time to get everything organized and published. Thank you so much Winter Marie for all the hard work you put in on this project. We will just take our time this coming year and make a successful 2012 version! I…
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Robert
is now bagless!! Uneventful sx today for reversal and hernia repair. Doc says he can go home tomorrow as long as he feels up to it and can take in some liquid. I thought you had to poop before they would let you go. He is in much pain (nurse says HIT THE BUTTON), and still very sleepy. Any tips on a diet when he gets…
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As time approachs the end of the year...
I sit and gaze at all of the wonderful holiday cards you, my family, have sent. And I am profoundly grateful that I have you as my strength and my warmth! I was asked during an interview for a magazine (yes, blush, another 5 minutes of fame..lol) why I still mentor, and expose myself to the pain along with the joy of…
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Maglets can you open this link?
http://cfs-p5.l3.fbcdn.net/27599/207/10150139082745341_56801.mp4?l3s=20101221125623&l3e=20101223130623&lh=0b62bfcd05be6beccc808&xwrhost=video.l3.fbcdn.net&L3O=cfs-l3-ash1.facebook.com May be will help you to decide an spiritual trip ! LOL. Hugs!
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AnnCan
I looked for the canadian wines locally in Georgia. It was 20 dollars for half a bottle. Do you know of any particular brands that are good? I think I am going to have to try to do an internet order.
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Solstice Lunar Eclipse
Pretty rare event tonight people who live in North America. There will be a total lunar eclipse PLUS it's the Winter Solstice. Hasn't happened in close to 400 years. From Nasa website: Everyone knows that "the moon on the breast of new-fallen snow gives the luster of mid-day to objects below." A similar lunar eclipse in…
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Update on Dennis..IRE Nanoknife
Hello all, So sorry that I have not posted earlier, trying to get onto this site has been an issue with JAVA. Dennis did habe the IRE Nanoknife done on Tuesday, the tumor grew to 4.5cm and we were not able to get all of it removed. Wednesday they were going to do T.A.C.E. and postponed it till yesterday. It has been a…
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Thanks for all the Christmas cards
Merry Christmas everyone, Thanks so much for all the cards! Sorry I was only able to get a few done before Bill ended up in the hospital. All treatments were stopped in October, as they were no longer working. We had to take Bill into ER for for them to try to get his pain under control, he was transfered to a palliative…
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Totally awesome group of people!!!
I am a faithful "lurker" of this group and just wanted to tell all of you what a special wonderful group you are. I have Follicular Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma stage3 grade2 TypeA (indolent)-diagnosed in June 2010. Just finished my last round of CVP-R chemo with 2 years Rituxan maintenence coming up... and will be getting a…
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Vitamin D follow-up - **Update**
I was looking for the thread on vitamin D, because I promised to report back after my appointment with the specialist, which I had this week. Ton Wednesday, I had my appointment with an MD who works in the Integrative Medicine department at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Dr. Wesa is conducting a study about Stage 4 colon cancer…
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Maglets!
14 degrees C, tomorrow in Barcelona ! Springtime!. Crazy weather!
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MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!!
Chances are, I won't be posting (my hubby will probably forget to bring my computer to Stanford) so I just want each and everyone to receive my Christmas tidings now. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas morning, those with families, may you enjoy every moment of your loved ones being close. To those that are alone,…
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my quest for life retreat
my quest for life retreat was an overwhelming experience. my heart was touched and broken and healed. the support team had hearts, hands, voices, words and songs of gold and used them. the cancer patients were matured and the retreat was the best xmas present I could give myself. And indirectly my family and friends. and…
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Christmas - Glad to be alive present!
My Husband wants to know where I want to go as my Christmas present; to pick my destination, WOW. Just him and I...or just I, whatever I want. Just don't know! Europe, Alaska, New York, Maine (the only two states that I have not been to), ah, to visit my bff, to visit his mom, his sister, his brother........hmmmm.
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Our Christmas with our family
First off you all need to understand that this old farm is a super tranquil place to be. Well, it all started Saturday at 2 pm. They all showed up. Our boys and their families. Plus their dogs. I had leveled out to almost normal. Just tired. What wonderful pandemonium. We had our big dinner meal cooked by all. I ate like a…
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large intestenal obstruction from adhesions
have a large bowel obstruction from a colorectal cancer surgery 9 years ago.i have been telling the dr,s over the years that the pain that that ihave for the last 9 years,6 weeks after my surgery that i felt that it was because adhesions growing.and that is why around this time i had and have been taking laxatives.the dr,s…
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Rising CEA Levels
I was dx with colorectal cancer with liver mets. in 2007. I've had 2 types of chemo treatments, and 3 surgeries. One year after my last surgery my CEA levels began to rise. At first they were slowly rising but recently (within the last 4 months) they have been rising quickly and are now at 180. There is no evidence of…
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Of interest ?
Of interest ? During research of a matter not related to cancer, or TCM, or anything related cancer-wise, I stumbled upon the following web sites. I found the topic so interesting, I felt compelled to share it.... What is MSG? Names of ingredients that contain processed free glutamic acid (MSG) Since I've been suffering…
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Had a busy weekend but
I wanted to say that I've missed a bit on the boards and apologize to anyone that needed hugs or prayers that I might have missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I had a great early Christmass weekend and really loved seeing my older son as it had been a couple of months. I will be getting FOLFOX #5 today (if my…