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CT scan update
Greg's oncologist called him with the good news that his CT scan was all clear! I am so appreciative of your all's thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. I keep each of you in my prayers and heart daily and wish nothing but good health and lots of happiness for all. Much love, Tashina
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To Big Bro Aka Sundance
Hey Bro, Got your magazine in the post today, thank you sooooo much. I'm so proud of you and Kim for appearing in it, plus you signed it, so I'm going to see how much I can get for it on ebay as you are a star now. :-P Hugs Sonia
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I have got a cold, bad luck , I got until Monday to recover as I start radio then, any suggestions f
Hugs!
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Thought of the Day
“Let us learn to appreciate there will be times when the trees will be bare, and look forward to the time when we may pick the fruit.” ~ Peter Seller
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Power port problems
Hi, I'm popping in from the ovarian board, wondering if anyone can shed some light on the power port. I have had mine for 3 years and it has worked like a charm. Yesterday, however when I went for my infusion, the drip was very slow. After changing the needle a few times, what they discovered is that it is not clogged, or…
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Can I write off toilet paper as a medical expense?
Don't know if there are any accountants onboard but, I absolutely, positively know that if it weren't for my medical condition I wouldn't be buying half as much toilet paper. And excuse me but, I have to have the good stuff or I'd be using waaaaay more. Day 9 after infusion and I thought I was going to get to skip this…
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At last you can see me baldy in my expressions! Thats the one for the calendar.
It took me some months to get the cap out for a picture but l did it........! LOL.
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“Sundance Magazine Project Closed – So Many Folks to Thank”
Well, went to the post office after treatment today and mailed out the last batch of magazines. The Sundance project is now completed and I’ve got so many people to thank for making this all happen. The project was a big success! 78 copies of the magazine were sent all across the world. We touched down in England, Spain,…
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pet scan
Just wonderig how often you guys get a pet scan. I had one when diagnosed in feb 09, but none since.
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Update on bdee
Had a PET and CT last week. I don't understand how they can be so different. The PET had six of the seven tumors markedly shrinking. I have mucinous adenocarcinomas in my pelvic area, they think. PET was not positive about this. A ventral hernia is noted along the anterior abdominal wall and pelvic wall. Mucinous producing…
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!!! Chemo stole my whistle !!!
Help. Call 911. "Hello, 911, how can we help you?" "I can't whistle, someone stole my whistle. Send someone quick!" I turned on the radio this morning and went to whistle along to the song that was playing and .... I can't whistle! What is up with that? The tip of my tongue is still a little numb but really. Anyone else…
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ct scan
Ok guys Jorge is off to his ct scan today prayers plzzzzz . Everyone have a awesome day thanks Tina.
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MCP or IP6
Hello - does anyone supplement with IP6 and/or Modified Citrus Pectin? My Naturalpath just added to that to my regime and was curious if anyone else takes them? Linda
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what is the link between vitamin D and cancer
My mom and grandma had colon and ovarian cancer respectively. Both have had a history ov vitamin 5 deficiency. Can someone expound upon the link?
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What we need is a hacker with cancer!
What we need is a hacker with cancer! When we get hit with these idiots that want to push their crap on our forum and screw us up, the hacker would go to their site and wipe them out. When you mess with the bull you get the horns. So come on hacker with cancer. Make our day! Get them. Kerry
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to csn spam alert
hayee a person or robot is spaming please can you block them.to those who spam shame on you for doing it to a cancer site!
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2011 Colon cancer calendar?
Did everyone get their pics in on time? Do you need anything from me? Having a great time on my road trip.
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Port Problem/Switch to Xeloda
My mother has stage III colon cancer (surgically removed) and began 6 month adjuvant therapy in July - FOLFOX For whatever reason the oncology team did not realize that at treatment #6 they needed to use a needle 1 1/2 to 2 inches long to access the port. She did not complete all of the therapy and gave her a script to…
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Emergency Root Canal Today... on Avastin.... should I worry?
Went to dentist today for what I thought was going to be a cap replacement. No big deal. I have been up ALL nite with tooth....gums actually..hurting..to the point of REAL tears. I have never been soooo happy to see a dentist. Anyway, he numbs my bottom back gum area then goes in with cold water and air....whew...I about…
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Good News on Scan
Just got back from the oncologist today. I hadn't seen her for 3 months and I went in for scan results. She told me I just crossed the 21 month NED line since my liver resection. My CEA is tracking at 2.3, down from my high of 300 (before surgery). I have been off chemo for exactly one year. She said that a clean scan at…
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wbc still low
No chemo toay. My white blood count drop even more. Maybe monday. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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One Week Post 1st Chemo Adventure
Yes! I survived a whole week. Today, Monday, is not quite as good as yesterday but, that’s because I think I overdid it yesterday. I woke this morning with a terrible headache that doesn’t seem to want to go away. Plus I actually ate “real” food yesterday so I’m dealing with my hernia not being as happy with solid food as…
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PaulaG
Paula is having a really rough time of it as her husband John declines. I just wanted to start a new thread so that folks here who know her might send her some love and support. As for me, I'll say, Hang in there Paula - we love you and are holding you and John in our hearts.
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Welcome to plh4gail, LeesburgKate, and elaineG
OK you guys kind a snuck in and just to let you know, I'd like to formally welcome you to the board. While I'm sorry that you have to go through this s***y disease, I am so happy to welcome you to the board. There are a lot of really great people here with a whole lot of experience under their belts. I am so glad you found…
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Been a LONG time.
Hi All, Haven't checked in for a long time. I'm having my four year checkup November 15th. Diagnosed with stage III rectal cancer September 2006. Did chemo/radiation, surgery, then FOLFOX and Avastin for 8 rounds. With the exception of some depression, weight gain, and a divorce I have been good. My Aunt Paula was…
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Going to Disney
Kim and I are packing up the kids and heading for Disney World tomorrow. I've always been a stick in the mud about Disney; so this is the first time we've been. Kids are 11, 8 and 4. They're pretty excited. Kim loves Disney. I just hope Mr. Dribbles behaves himself. I have to thank Brooks for helping me see how awesome a…
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Tumor on Spine & Xeloda
My husband (age 51) was diagnosed 10 months ago with stage IV colorectal cancer. It was found due to a tumor on his spine causing enough pain to get him to the Dr. - he had surgery to relieve the pressure of the tumor then followed up with radiation to stablize it. He has had 11 rounds of chemo - folfiri and one with…
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A randomized controlled trial of outpatient palliative care showed a survival benefit.
http://www.geripal.org/2010/08/palliative-care-prolongs-life.html A study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine by Jennifer Temel and colleagues at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) showed that patients with advanced lung cancer treated with early outpatient palliative care lived longer than…
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Pictures
Check out the two new pics from our trip to the Poconos on my expressions page
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Just got Jim home from Hospital
Poor Jim got a nosebleed yesterday morning that just would not stop. Went to ENT to get it packed and came home. Started bleeding again. So back to his office near the hospital to find everyone had left the office. Made a few calls and found out his Doctor was doing surgery there at the hospital so we went to surgical…