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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
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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…