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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…
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Just4Brooks, Please everyone take a look
Please take a look at his wonderful Avatar, this is what he has submitted for the front of the calendar collage!!! I've only gotten 3 for the front cover, so please don't be afraid, look at just4brooks avatar and you will see how wonderful you can make it on the cover of the calendar!!! Thank you, Winter Marie PS…
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Oh, WOW
So I watch the C word, kind of doesn't fit in life as I know it, but... hey it's the only cancer show. But tonight WOW, her hubby said it all when she told him her death sentence... He said "Does your doctor by any chance wear a long black robe, and have no face,and carrying a scythe? Apparently yours uses it to pokes…
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Question on break in chemo at the very end of treatment.....
Good morning everyone! I haven’t posted in a while but I do come and read almost everyday and keep all of you in my prayers. I had a reoccurrence in May in the plurel area of the lungs, so I have done 10 rounds of Folfori with Avastin. In September my scan came back clear and my last CEA number came in at 3.8 from 29.8.…
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Clear Scans, Good Lab and Teeth (o:
Jack had first scan last Friday since Dx last June. Went today and found out everything looking good! Yes!! Blood work is all good too, no Neulasta! Yes! I spent three hours in Dental chair today getting my temporary bridge, I can smile again in public. Yes! Chemo day tomorrow, please Lord let us be on a roll.... Hugs to…
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Sorry for the silly question
Shoot.Okay, I'm sorry for the silly question, but I'm learning how to use the email part of this and I see people are adding me as friends, and I have done the same. Yay! But.....I don't know how to find that list now?....:)I know it has to be in the email section... Please help? Gail :)
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What A Difference a year Makes....
Tomorrow I start a new full time job. Back to the land of suits, train passes, commuting, corporate world. After not working for almost two years. How do those of you that are in chemo continue to work? Amazing. This time last year I was recovering from yet an other hospitilization....a bowel obstruction I believe. They…
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Kathryn_in_MN
How are you doing?
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any news from winneyPooh ?
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Food Matters
I was watching a documentary yesterday called Food Matters, I was surprised that they were giving patients over 10,000 mil of vitamin C. It is based on the Gerson Therapy and claim vitamin C in high doses can cure cancer. Very interesting. I think there is a book out. I watched it on Netflex (instant watching). I am going…
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CT scan tomorrow
Greg goes in for his annual CT scan tomorrow. His CEA and colonoscopy were great, and we're confident/hoping/praying that his CT will be great too! Nonetheless, prayers, good thoughts, sparks, positive thinking, etc. are greatly appreciated. I'll post the results as soon as I can. Thanks all! You are all wonderful. love,…
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Lilmiss82
Just thinking about you and wanting to check in and see how you are? Smiles, Dawn
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disappointment with onc
hi everyone. i finished folfox 6 3 weeks ago. had my first avastin only infusion a week ago. also had blood work and petscan last week. haven't gotten results of scan yet. anyways my point is this. all thruout my chemo i had constant diaherra(sp). i told doc this over and over. the last couple months especially i got weak…
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Did I say something, not say something, do something, not do something????
(This is an entirely tongue-in-cheek post...) I'm thinking, if I stop posting for awhile, someone will remember ME as being an inspiration...sigh...my name never gets listed in the 'great people of the board'...ROFL! And, yes, this post IS all about me....LMAO (sigh)! Hugs, Kathi
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I have a big toothache ,specially in my wisdom tooth
does any body had it while on chemo? . Thks.
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KathM, How is your Mom doing?
Hi Kathi, I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you + your Mom + hoping she is settling in well.