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Good or Bad.
I just came from my two week control, CEA has dropped again to 3.5 last scans ,some of you will remember , where not showing disease that's the good part ! the one which keeps me worried is that as things are going so good onc, is insisting more and more in not operate and do some other less aggressive treatment , i'm…
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A comic that made me think of you Gail (Tootsie1)-Kathie Lee needs to read it...
This is a comic that someone posted on Roger's caringbridge page. Kathie Lee, this is for you... http://xkcd.com/828/
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Marie ( Lovekitties )
Are you here?
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hydrogen peroxide and cancer
This is probaby old reading, but the first time I came across it. Anyone try this? \\http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/HydrogenPeroxide.html
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No one can rain on my parade today..........
I pretty sure my husband's fistula is closing. We may have a fighting chance now to deal with his cancer. I have been so happy today it was like flying on a cloud. I am so glad I have you guys who can relate to how I feel.
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Let's see if this works
Brandy Bryant-Hernandez voting for money to go to colorectal research! Ok everyone it's ready and go vote for this cause everyday!! Thanks for all you help!!! "Share Because You Care Contest Brandy submitted a photo to the "Share Because You Care Contest" for a chance to win BIG for a cause. I believe in this cause because…
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Chemo Treatment
Ok here we go round 10 of 12 just got started and by the grace of God I only have 2 more after today. Doctor says I'll get a scan about a month after the final scan and if everything looks good we will do another scan 3 months later and then if that's good another 6 months later. Seems like the CT machine and me will…
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Folfox Treatment #3 today
Jacks platelets were 95000 after his chemo break (4 wks off total). Onc lowered the Oxal and the 5fu by 20 %. Infusion of cal/mag, chemo, then home with his pump. He insisted he could cut up chicken and fry it while I did some work. After dinner he told me that the cold chicken about killed his fingers. Made a mental note…
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Just want to thank all of you!
Hello Everyone.... I don't post on here too often, but find myself diligently logging on each day to read several of the posts... I find it very encouraging to me to say the least because we all have something in common... Not long ago "Bruin" shared his fears with us and I could relate so well to what he was feeling as he…
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colon doctor
Well the colon doctor called to tell us more chemo. Before she goes in to remove the tumor.Feeling a little down about that i was hoping with the CEA count being at 4.2 that Jorge would be good to go .hugs to all Tina
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Hair is coming back
Well, it's official. I think I will be regrowing hair every where. I had gone completely hairless for many months after the abraxane experiment. I lost all my hair every where. It's been coming back little by little but I hadn't regrown any nose hair. Well today I got my first one. Just in time to restart folfox next week.…
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Colonoscopy prep question
I'm on my last day of solid food but can't have veggies, fruit, or grains. I was wondering if anyone knew if dark chocolate is considered a fruit or veggie? I am probably going to have an oz tonight anyway and just say screw it since tomorrow is the "clean out" day but thought it might give us chocolate lovers something to…
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Happy B-Day - December Babies
Julie 44 December 1, 1963 StacyGleaso December 2, 1967 Serenapal December 4, 2009 Usakat December 7, 1963 Maglets December 13, 1946 Sandi1 December 20, 1962 Sfmarie December 22, 1970 Khl8 December 26, 1964 Dianetavegia December 29, 1950 Butterfly23 December 29, 1969 If you would like to become part of the semi-colon B-Day…
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Chemoablation for liver mets
Hi everyone, My dad had colon cancer-now mets to the liver. He was unable to have a resection of the liver-cirrhosis. Now the doctor wants to do chemo ablation. Does anyone have thoughts or experiences with this process? Thanks for any info you can provide. Lisa
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Family
So close to the Christmas Season. Family Cares Family is there Family hurts When your being feels pain Family loves And you love back Family tries to understand Truly they do Family wants to give a hug And when you shrug it off They turn away They feel the Pain But they never really go away Family Cares For every needle…
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New Here
Hi, i'm new here and my mother was diagnosed last November with stage 4 colon cancer. Her cancer has spread to her ovaries, and a spot on her liver. She has had a colon resection, they didn't remove the tumor because it was too large at the time. Since January she has had chemo with Avastin every 3 weeks and also the chemo…
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Sundanceh
Today I spent some time in reflection, and I thank my Supreme Being, for allowing me to know you, to respect you, to follow in your mighty big foot steps. You give hope, longevity in a short cancer world. You fight, and you fight long and hard. You let cancer know it won't win. You knock it down, and when it rears it's…
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Pepe
Has Tote returned?
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please help15 months after stage 1 cc dx and ressection mets to the liver how can it be?
hi evry body my huby was dx in 5/2009 with stage 1 colon cancer had surgery was doing follow up after 4 month cea started rising slowly they could not find any thing (done colonoscopy pet cat xray )at the the 15months mark they found a met in his liver had surgery doc said it was a cure we were happy but said because youg…
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Results from MRI
Hey folks and hope this day finds you all upbeat and feeling frisky:) I told you I would update you on the MRI results of my back issues. First and foremost...NO CANCER evident in my spine!!! YAY! My Onc. says the report states that I have several moderately compressed discs in my lower spine.She is sending me to a…
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Round 10
Ok so round 10 has been started and tomorrow when I go to get this pump disconnected round 10 will be in the books... Then it's down to 2 more treatments and of course the CT scan and Petscan if needed to see where I stand. After all the crap I have been through this year I am so looking forward to God willing a very long…
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Bloody nose and sinuses
For the last week (since the day after my last FOLFOX infusion - and yes, I like to blame everything on chemo - helps me to keep a positive attitude that there is an end in sight) I have had a bloody nose. It started out a lot less and has been getting more over the last couple of days. - Just mostly when I blow my nose.…
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Just wanted to let everyone know I’m still here, and I’m still proud of all of you.
I’m very proud of everyone here, and particularly of people like Sundanceh who continues to be an inspiration to all of us. I try to post every now and then just to let others know that there is hope for all of us. If I can make it so can you. So, never give up hope. Keep on fighting, like Sundanceh and the rest of the…
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Oh man....not again
Bobby, Your post got deleted. I hope it didn't have anything to do with my response. I hope you got a chance to read it. I think the only thing that gets people heated up more than mentioning religion on the board is when I mention all the religions at once. If spirituality and religion have helped you combat cancer, we…
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Starting the next chemo
Okay...I found out today that next Tuesday I will start Oxaliplatin and the 5fu pump again. Getting a little nervous, but also looking forward to getting on with treatment. I will keep reading your posts and put any good advice to use. Gail
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Craig
Wow awesome story on the other post. So proud of you and a big congratulations. You have to be so elated. Post that certificate - it's worth every pixel that makes it up :) Kim
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Hey Mag
Hey Mag just wendering how things are going hun .
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Brant
Just wanted to let y'all know that Melissa posted on Brant's caringbridge site, and it just about broke my heart. It's hard to believe, but it's been almost a year since he's been gone. Melissa shared how wonderfully Will is like Brant, and she also shared her raw pain. Thought y'all would like to remember her and Will…
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Offending People
It has been brought to my attention that this forum is not the location for talking about religion or at least not making folks feel like I am pushing religion upon them. This is certainly not the case and if I offended anyone it was not my intention. As a Christian man fighting stage 4 colon cancer I find great comfort…
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Yikes hair!!!
OK, so I've read that hair thinning (up to 50%) can be part of FOLFOX. Last treatment (#2) I really starting to notice hand fulls of hair. So, I starting only washing my hair once or twice week and using hair spray to try and glue my hairs together to keep them on. I have really fine (not thin ... but skinny - baby fine)…