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anyone knows how mag is
I'm just wondering if anyone knows how mag is .
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Scan results not the best
Well I've just returned from NY and the news wasn't the best. There is a new, small lesion in my liver that wasn't there before. While the other lesions are stable, some have even shrunk a little, a new one has popped up. Also, a lymph node is very slightly enlarged. CEA is up to 23. On the positive side, all blood work,…
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I'm now a member of Club NED
All I can say is Yee Haw. I finally got the news I have been looking for, clear scans. It's still sinking in, but damn if all the surgeries and chemo didn't kick a little cancer ****. I still have to have check ups every 3 months. But no more having the beast hanging over my head for now. I want to thank each and every…
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A what is it riddle "It only hurts when its goes around the corners" and good news
A what is it riddle "It only hurts when its goes around corners" I heard this comment in our very first support group. We had our first actual person to person colorectal support group meeting last night. I booked a table for 21 we had a total of 3 including me. We had a good range range cancers to start with. A t2 t3 and…
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Mary jane-this is not a person
Anyone familiar with the laws regarding medical marijuana?
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I'm a little worried.
In April of 2009 I was diagnosed with colon cancer through a routine colonoscopy. It was early enough that surgery was succesful; no chemo or other treatments were necessary, just 8 days in the hospital and a loss of 18 inches of my colon. I was supposed to get a one year check up, but time got a way from me and I haven't…
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Petrina (Mommyof2kids) scans today
I know you were a bit anxious so I wanted to wish you very good luck with your scans today.
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Grandmother with stage 4 colon cancer
I found out about a month ago that my grandma has stage 4 colon cancer. It has spread to her stomach and the tip of her lungs. She told me she doesnt believe in miracles=(. She cant keep any food down and has lost 30 pounds in 2 months.. She has been drinking ensure plus but thats it.. she has tried to eat but she keeps on…
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Thought of the Day
“A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” ~ Winston Churchill
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Maintenance therapy for stage IV - Erbitux
Has anyone done maintenance therapy after becoming NED? I will be done with me twelve rounds of oxaliplatin, xeloda, and erbitux on December 15th. My most recent PET scan was totally clear and my CEA is down t0 1.0. My oncologist has suggested continuing me on just the Erbitux for a while. Here's a brief history of my…
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rectal cancer and pill chemo *updated
My co worker's SIL is figting rectal cancer. He has been on the pill chemo for several months and is scheduled for surgery in a couple of weeeks. Latest CT or PET or whatever,there has been no reduction in the tumor. I thought that was the whole point in chemo before surgery. It probably isn't good news that no reduction?…
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Marie (who loves kittens)
Thank you so much for my first christmas card, it made my day. Hugs Sonia
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2 month scan update
My husbands 2 month scan update showed no growth and his two liver mets were stable in size and one decreased by almost 1/2. YEAH! When he took a six week break from chemo in July, two of his mets showed a minimal increase in growth on his scan in Sept along with a jump in CEA. Since his scan showed growth in Sept we did a…
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Only 30% of my tumor was cancer and I'm wondering what the significance of that is.
One thing that I have been puzzled about since my resection is that my surgeon mentioned that I was lucky because even though my tumor was the size of an orange (8.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm) only 30% of it was cancer. Do any of you know the significance of having a tumor that is only part cancer, and have any of you heard of this…
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Cinnamon to help cure cancer? Its not what you think:
Since my Dx in May last year I've started to learn what I can and subscribe to numerous sources of info on cancer research. Nanotechnology has much potential, if you ask me. Physorg.com had a very interesting article Nov 29 titled "Cinnamon can replace harmful chemicals to create nanoparticles", which stated, in pertinent…
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detection of colon cancer
As a person with prostate cancer, I am aware that early dectection for all cancer types is critical. I am 67, eat a low fat, high fiber diet. I've had a colonoscopy in Jan 2005 with no growths detected.........I wonder what is an appropriate time period between colonoscopies.....I live in south california....is there a…
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The brain drugs have me in a very mellow mood this morning
The brain drugs have me in a very mellow mood this morning and this came to my mind. This is why I always say Attitude 3 times. This battle with cancer is a mind – body – spirit experience. Below is why I think a crazy old coot like me can and will beat this crap. Mind Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Man is what he thinks about…
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going up again
I had chemo yesterday (day changed from Thursdays to Tuesdays). All went pretty well & I just feel a bit nauseated this morning, but not too bad. I'll be off doing errands in another hour or so. Anyhow, in spite of the fact that all went well and easily during chemo, I was dismayed to find out my CEA rate went waaayyy up…
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Friday Funny (no riddle)
God created MAN first, but soon after, realized his mistake, so he created WOMEN; PERFECTION, he SCREAMED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I can rest
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A funny from another board....
From tommaseena on the breast cancer board: A little boy blows up a balloon and starts flicking it all around the house with his finger. His mother tells him to stop it, as he's liable to break some-thing, but the boy continues. "Johnny!" Mom screams. "Knock it off. You're going to break something." He stops and eventually…
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Great news for us from C3
Patients’ Own Tumor Cells Make Effective Cancer Vaccine Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:36 AM PST Written by Kate Murphy. dendritic immune cell Doctors at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire have built personalized cancer vaccines that use the patient’s own immune system to fight colorectal cancer. The key to…
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Matthew 17:20
He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20
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Insurance company wont pay for chemo.....this is BS!
Short history My dad was diagnosed with primary liver cancer in march 2010. Never been sick only 54 years old. Treatment options have been running out and we were going to try using chemo that is used for colorectal cancer gemzar, avastin, and oxilaptin (forgive the spelling). Long story short we were on our way to boston…
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Always something...... ****UPDATE...SEEN EYE DOC*****
I have had so much stuff going on in my life lately that I am just...tired..fed up. It's not even all cancer related either... Personal stuff with my brother has about did it. I find myself crying so much lately and that makes me feel weak. NOT in control. NOT me. I always smile. Not so much lately. I have not mentioned…
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I am one those people that runs on pure gut feel
Guys, I have always run my life on pure gut feel. Hell, I even asked the scary old woman to marry me on the second date. Damned if she did not say yes on the third. 4 months later that project was done. The first time I saw the brain doc, he a projected a sense of urgency about getting this damn tumor out of my brain.…
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Beans
Dr Oz says Beans, Pinto and Red Beans have the highest form on antioxidants! Wow, here's to the upcoming gss, going to crock pot me some beans!! He also states Beets, gets the blood pumping to the heart and other organs, delivering oxygen to the mets/tumors and destroying them! Boil beet, rub under water and take skin off…
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geotina
Please see my post on Caregivers. I googled for the benefits' question. God Bless.
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Christmas time in Barcelona!
Is shopping night here, the whole shopping area of the city is going to be open the whole night !and they will switch on christmas lights by first day,so would be a funny plan but is freezing cold today!, what a shame, I will remain home!.Despite that I have done some pics of the city this afternoon l will post it…
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Severe Hip Pain
Ever since radition and chemo I am having severe hip pain. I can't cross my legs and even have problem putting on my shoes. Saw Radigolist and he acted like he had never heard of this as a side affect. I had a rectal cancer 1 cmm from anal verge. Anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks Laura
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No more exploding
bags in the bed!! Yeah Kerry!! Good wishes to you on the eve of your reconnect and pray all goes well for you. You know you will have to poop for an audience before they let you go All our best Angela