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update on Brenda3.16
hi everyone: just thought some of you might like and update on my sister (Brenda) well.. things did not go as she had hoped. Xeleri did not work. Last scan showed progression of disease, with a substantial amount of progression in the liver. Onc. put her back on Folfox. She has gone through all of the standard treatments…
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CT liver biopsy
My oncologists can't come to a conclusion about the nodes that show on my regular CT scans of my liver. This has been going on since Jan. I had a regular biopsy & ultrasound through my throat which didn't show cancer metatisis,but there have been more things showing on CT scans since then. To be sure of what they are they…
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good news
i wanted to share some great news with everyone 2 weeks ago i went to my onc, they found a spot on my spine unsure what it was ( i have stage 3 colon cancer doing 12 treatments of folfox) so i had a pet scan done in the process my daughter gave birth to my first grand daughter i went this past monday got my results NO…
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Does Your CSN Name Have a Special Meaning????
Since I changed my photo I have had several comments that Hunters is not idle by looking at all those deer on the wall. I decided it would be great to know if ya'll had a story behind your name. I will share mine. We have owned and operated a landscaping business for many years. It is called "HUNTERS OUTDOOR SERVICES,…
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Christmas in Heaven * Caution may cause tears*
we, Christmas in Heaven. Listen to this beautiful song for all of your family and friends in heaven, We miss you all! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVE7H2QUD-U Christmas without you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAze4zYE3Qg&feature=player_embedded#!
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Avastin
Check out Headline News! The FDA is considering pulling it's support of this drug. This is nothing we have't heard of before, but this issue seems to be coming to a head.
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Update on Melissa aka lilmiss82
We exchanged e-mails and she is ok. She's been dealing with multiple issues on different fronts and has just taken some time for herself. She says she has been keeping tabs on folks and will return to the boards in time.
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appendix/colon cancer
Hi On May 15,2002 I went in for what I thought was an appendix 101 surgery. Diagnosed with appendix/colon cancer, treatment planned with 6 weeks everyday of radiation and continious IV drip of 5FU, after the 6 weeks chemo (5FU) for 18 more weeks. I am at the end of my chemo and doing very well. My concern is I know nothing…
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I wander what happened to ??
I am trying to remember her name, her picture was taken standing on the front porch, I believe with her husband, as though they were looking out at their land. She was very active when Donna was with us. Cowboy?? Boy am I really reaching out now. I can't recall her name, blond lady, maybe in her mid to late 30's. I think…
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turmeric/curcumin
Hi All, Read this article today on Foxnews online in their health section on the health benefits of taking turmeric (curcumin is the ingredient in turmeric that helps). While the article never mentions its benefits for cancer, I have most definitely read in other sources that it has anti cancer effects. What is mentioned…
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Checking List:Graig,KathiM ,Buzz, Kathryn in MN HollyD , everything Fine?
hugs!
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Thought of the Day
“You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want.” ~ Zig Ziglar
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Update on Liver Biopsy
Well, George had his second liver biopsy last week. First one showed nothing but necrotic tissue, second one taken differently does show CRC mets so we know we are not looking at a new cancer. There is progression (we already knew that)based on CEA jump. So next week it will be on to CPT-11 to get things under control…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed, and good luck !!!!! RIDDLE: You die and the devil says he'll let you go to heaven if you beat him in a game. The devil sits you down at a perfectly round table. He gives himself and you an infinite pile of quarters. He says "OK, we'll take turns putting one quarter…
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Getting excited!!!
In 5 weeks.....Me and Chris will be Grandparents for the first time :)
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bloating stomach
HI, My stomach is distended and I don't feel well. I had a Ct and a colonoscopy and both came back pretty good. no blockage but the colon looked a little swollen or irritated. The CT didn't show any new growth to speak of. That is all good but why is my stomach so distended? I've also been having problem breathing. I am…
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perspective!!!!@@??#$#@$.....sheeeeeeeit
From today's NY Daily News: "A jury ordered the billionaire prince of Brunei to fork over $21 million yesterday to the former financial advisers he accused of swindling him out of $7 milion".......blah,blah,blah ".......The goverment of the tiny oil-rich nation spent more than $100 million to cover the legal fees of both…
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I am doing so damn good I feel guilty about it, I kid you not.
I am over the raw butt syndrome as I have been greasing my butt with some stuff I still had from the rad treatments. There is no expiration date on it. Sure works good. I get 2 poops per grease job. I have found that my good old percocet seems to calm down the “gotta crap right now” problem. Only taking 4 to 5 per day.…
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Recipe for Baked Coconut Macaroons
I found this recipe. It sounds good too. I wonder if there is a way to substitute something else for the sugar? Coconut Macaroons 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups sugar 1 tsp salt 4 Cups Angel Flake Coconut 6 Egg Whites unbeaten 2 Tsp vanilla In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add coconut, unbeaten…
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XCguy08 NEW****
XCguy08 from another post, you wrote Tell me about your son? I, myself am 22 years old, and am a little worried that I may have it or a possibility of having it, it has run through the men in my family and lately, I have experienced off GI problems, I have never had before, I am sure they are nothing, but I saw your post,…
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Oh great diarrhea, learning to meditate on the loo
emptied the bag at least 20 times today. feeling tired and warn out. trying to keep fluids and food up. just popped a couple immodiums, not working so far. off to my 5 day cancer retreat tomorrow and am seeing onc before i go. have a great week, pete
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Any News about Brooks?
Has anyone heard about Brooks? The last post I saw was that he was probably going to have to go back to hospital.
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My 22-Year-Old Son Has Just been Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Our lives have been turned upside down, as I'm sure all of you on this board understand... In early October, my son, David, had a colonoscopy because of abdominal pains and some bleeding. The GI thought it was IBS, or at the worst, Crohn's Disease. WRONG. The cancer has metastasized -- three small lesions on his liver and…
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Best Birthday Present Ever
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have just heard some great news. I called the doctors to check on my CEA number as it had not been tested since September when it was 1.8 and as of yesterday it is now only 1.5 which is such a blessing a the best birthday present I could have gotten today. I know many of you were…
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Sleeping Bladder
I had an APR 3 months ago. I am still useing a straight cath to pee, it's getting so old. The urologist says it can sometimes take 4 or 5 months to wake up the bladder. Has anyone experienced urinary retention? Can you shed some light on this issue? ED will be the next topic but I figure no sence even talking about that…
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Hello Again
I have not been active on this board for about a year and 1/2 . I was happy to see so many people still active and supportive. Not sure what caused me to stop participating. I guess I just got a little cocky and thought I could handle this cancer thing all by myself. Since my last post I had surgery on my left lung…
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What a strange ride this has been.
I had a resection for colon cancer in May, 2009 and went through a rough ride with chemo. After all the emotional upheaval that goes with a close encounter with cancer, things started settling down lately and I was thinking I was out of the woods. Then I went to my doctor yesterday and in reviewing my records he informed…
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Kathryn_in_MN not posting since long time ago!
Everything OK?
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Christmas Card List
Does anyone know what the latest Christmas card club list is at. My list has 71 names on it and wanted to see if there were any new names added since. I have tried to email Dorookie but I have not heard back I hope she is well. If anyone wants to be added to the list please email me on the CSN email link. Bobby in Dallas
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Apt. with Dr. Lenz
Hi Everyone, A number of people were curious about ****'s appointment with Dr. Lenz at USC. **** has seen Dr. Lenz four times. When he was first diagnosed (Jan 2009), before his second surgery at USC and after that surgery (May 2010) and then on Monday. **** went with a list of questions. As of ****'s scan on October 12,…