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Victory
On Thursday, I rang the Victory Bell at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. I received my 12th and last chemotherapy treatment. I tried not to cry, but I did. My doctor declared me cancer free. I am blessed to have GOD's love, my family, my Cancer Network Family and loads of friends. The staff at St. Agnes Hospital…
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hi everybody , it is Friday here any interesting plan for the weekend
I'm staying at home with antibiotics and a big cold!
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Nanoknife A Go
Hubby had his Pet Scan yesterday and we got the phone call this morning to confirm that the liver was the only spot to lite up on the scan, I never thought I would be happy to only have one spot lite up, but we got the ok from his team to do Nanoknife. The tumor is about 4 cm and they say he is a excellent candidate for…
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type 2 diabetes
I just found out one of my neighbors is being treated with folfox for stage 3c. He goes to a different hospital than I and doesn't own a computer. Anyway he asked me to ask you guys if folfox affects his glucose levels. He says he has always been well managed but now he is showing over 200 3-5 days a week. True he doesn't…
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The Reading Room: "Cancer World" Review from The New Yorker
For those who might be interested, the November 8, 2010, issue of The New Yorker, ran what I think is a quite intelligently-written review of S. Mukherjee's book "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer." Cancer World Hatshepsut
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today is an strange day, I've been the whole day in bed trying to get recovered of a big
cold!, probably the first time in my life that I remain in bed at home! And it make me think too much, now that I face a new surgery I feel frightened , more than the first time that I was operated,I ask my self if worth it! I know that many of you who are stage lV would be happy to be operated but.....l was operated on…
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Be off for awhile
I found out today that my mother has 20% heart function, so after my appts with liver and colon surgeon on Friday, I'm heading to Washington State to spend a week with her. Since I'll hopefully have surgery this month I won't be able to visit her during any holidays, and this is my window to go see her, she only plans on…
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Thought I would feel great
One year ago I was having major problems, diarrhea, constipation, blood and muscos in stool and yes low and behold I did have rectal cancer. I have been through radiation chemo and a transanal excision, here it it amost a year later and guess what i still have major problems all of the above and add a few like…
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Radiation
Curious how much radiation before you lose your hair. Vanity is my name I guess. Thank you. Winter Marie
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The imposter in me says oh no...not another day....
What do I do with these emotions of mine? I am acting the opposite of how I am normally and I can't hardly stand to live with myself like this. I even let the message storage fill up on my cell so I don't have to hear messages and feel obligated to call back, I deactivated another account on my pc where I was keeping…
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Good Morning, Semi's and caregivers....
Just stopping in to say Good Morning!! Life is good. *My brother is responding VERY WELL (according to our oncs) to his chemo (non-small cell lung cancer) and is doing better than they ever expected. That was something that made my day. I went and sat with him his first treatment which, of course, he was scared. I think we…
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Great resource for cancer patients
I appreciate CaringBridge, but this resource I've just found is so much better. MyLifeLine.org is wonderful. Besides being able to journal, posts photos and receive messages like CB, this offers so much more, and is also free. This site is ONLY for cancer patients. You can customize the links page so your friends and…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!! I might be a dragon, I might be a saint, Maybe I'm friendly, And maybe I ain't, If you take all my letters, And shuffle them round, "Woman Hitler" Is what can be found.
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Encouragement
Hi all Just wanted to share some good news and encouragement with you. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in October 2007. I just had my 3 year CT scan yesterday and am still NED. I am grateful to God for each and every day he has given me. Have hope...keep fighting! I think and pray for you all often. Smiles, Dawn
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feeling lousy & had colorectal spec. appt yesterday- better now
Hi, Just whining a bit- frustrated that the Xeloda hits me so hard lately with the hand/foot syndrome. I have also had a headache and am tired, achy, and basically feel like crap. What a weekend for it too- I had my 10 yr old go to her school carnival last night with her friend's family (my husband had to work late, then…
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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