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Thought of the Day
“The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone.” ~ Orison Swett Marden
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Treatment induced diabetes
I have been watching my glucose readings rise as I continue my treatment. My oncology team told me not to worry since the steroids I am given to combat nausea will spike the glucose reading. My glucose is as follows over the last several months: 98 mg/dl...127...90...167...143...188...117...163...274mg/dl (October) This…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the internet allowed and good luck!!!!!! There are these two twin old men that go into the same bar everyday. The bartender at the bar hates one of the twins, but the only way he could tell the difference between the one he hates and the one he likes is because the one that he hates drinks…
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Colonoscopy tomorrow morning
Hi friends, I am asking for prayers and positive thoughts for my colonoscopy tomorrow morning. I have never had one and am a little nervous (well, maybe a lot nervous). I was given the option of drinking the prep or taking in pill form. My doc said most people that have done both prefer the pill form so that is what I will…
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lurking
I have been lurking again, I visit multiple times daily, but haven't posted much. I had my 6 mth post liver resection scan yesterday and Dr visit. My CEA was an all time low of .7 and scans were all great. The Dr was very pleased. He did mention a cyst on left ovary, but he said it was nothing to be concerned with, just to…
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Scan Tomorrow Morning
Well it's scan time again and just getting really nervous. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers that all and everything is normal. Really appreciate all of your support on the board. Hugs! Kim
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New Trial Info
Well, I visited UCSF on Friday and met with a research Dr. To make a very long story short, They did find a trial from me to begin. I will be heading back to SF on Monday evening and begin testing on Tue a.m. with an echocardiogram, bloodwork and, ECG. If all goes well, I will take the little pill on Wed. and be watched…
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foxfox day 4
Just finished my 1st chemo with folfox. Yesterday they took the pump off and wow within a couple of hours I was swiped out. But the fun didn't start until the next day when I had really bad Nausea and stomach cramps. No vomiting just the constant feeling to vomit. Onc prescribed Prochlorperazine and it has helped. Scary…
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Kerry S
You need to do a little talkin about whats on your brain.....I know from one country boy to the next when something needs to be talked about but we're to damned stubborn to do so. You have so much to say for everyone else but yet your not talking about you very much. Throw it out here in the ring and let us haggle over it…
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Colon Palooza 8
Starts tomorrow in Fort Worth. Anyone interested check with the Worthington Hotel downtown. If you live in the area, call the hotel and ask which room the Colon Palooza group is in. If we aren't there, leave a message so that we can contact you and let you know what is goin' on and where we are hangin' out. You could join…
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Media reporting on success of MRI-guided laser ablation to heat up and destroy kidney and liver tumo
performed successfully on five people at Mayo Clinic in Florida....."Although the treatment techniques are in the developmental stage,the physicians say the treatment is potentially beneficial against most tumors in the body--either primary or metastatic--as lomg as there are only a few in an organ and they are each less…
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Disappointed with Colonoscopy Results **Updated**
Monday I had my third follow-up colonoscopy since my colon resection in March 2006. (I was diagnosed with Stage I colon cancer in that same month.) The first two colonoscopies (six months after surgery and one year after that) were clear. This one had mixed results. There were no signs of cancer at the resection site -…
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Does anybody know about
Dr. Mark sircus? cheers.
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Coincidence or Not?
A little story - My sister who I loved dearly and we were very close was diagnosed with cancer in Nov 2003 (Stage IV) - She did pass away in June 2006. I have 7 sisters (no brothers) and us sisters have a family website. I noticed on our family site up at the top of the page it said I had a new email (I was not even aware…
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Any recommendations for doctors at the University of PA - Abramson Cancer Center?
My father has stage IV colon cancer. He had the tumor in his colon removed in Jan of 09 and has a colostomy. At initial diagnosis he was told he had three large tumors in the liver and a small nodule in the lung. He has responded well to chemo and drs at Sloan Kettering are recommending a hepatic pump for 3 months and then…
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I left my heart, in Fort Worth, Texas.....UPDATE
I'm sooo excited!!! For 4 days: I get DOORS opened for me!!! I get called "ma'am" with all respect intended. I get to watch men put something wild between their legs. (in PUBLIC, no less!) I get to see a fair as big as Texas.... WHEW! Almost more than my little SoCal heart can stand!!! And, yes, what happens in Fort Worth,…
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the dreaded prep
it has begun... I am scheduled for a follow up colonoscopy in the morning, so tonight is the routine we all love so much. This is my 2nd colonoscopy after finishing chemo. The last one right after was good and i am praying that this one will be too. We will know soon enough. I'll keep you posted. Gotta go, Time for the…
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Liver Resection - What can I expect?
I'm new to posting on here -- this network is one of the best resources avalable and there's nothing better than hearng from those who are experiencing this first hand. I'm having liver resection surgery 10/15 and want to hear about your experience with this surgery. I was dx last July with Stage IV colorectal cancer and…
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great results
As most of you know, I started my 2nd clinical trial a couple of months ago at Lombardi (Georgetown). I got scans on Friday and the results today. Most tumors have remained stable and even had a slight decrease in a few. My doctor is very pleased with the results and of course we are continuing on with it. This is a phase…
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White counts still low, but good enough for chemo tomorrow!
I went for labs today so i wouldn't have to go all the way to the farther office where I get my chemo, just to be sent home again, if my counts were too low. They are finally coming back up. They are still really low considering it has been 4 weeks since the last chemo. I'm glad they are high enough I can get back to…
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Cancer Centers of America
I'm heading to a Cancer Centers of America location in IL. for a second opinion and possibly treatment. I like their mind,body soul approach and use of supplements and nutrition, Anyone else use one of these centers?
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Off topic , Sending my best vibes and prayers to
Chilean miners rescue has started! Good luck!
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getting close to dream
Hey people: Well, I had to share this with you guys, as I'm so happy about it. Okay, as some of you know I've got the chance to start high school earlier than the average kids (I'm smart, what can I say? jk!). Well, anyway, I am taking biotechnology and they did a testing at the beginning of the school and if you got…
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Can someone make me understand
Today Jorge is acting very down and i'm not understanding it at all. Yesterday we got some awesome news that his CEA count was at 11 when i told him the news about it he wasn't happy about it well he wasn't acting like he was .Last night i was thinking that he was acting like that because he was having a hard time having a…
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How Many out There on Third Line Chemo?
What are you using and how is it going? Thanks, Catherine
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Thanks Craig!
I received my package, plan to grab some coffee in the morning and sit down and read it cover to cover. Thanks again!
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2nd opinion at Vandy Monday at 1..........*******UPDATE with GOOD NEWS*******
I have an appt with another Onc to see how my protocol matches up with my wants against the Onc I now have here at home. I am now looking at maybe getting another opinion that gives me a wider range of choices in the longevity of my lifespan in case something comes back up and exactly how I can do more with less so that…
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Cancer FREE at 21 months
I just got my results from my CEA on Oct. 7th and I remain CANCER FREE at 21 months! I give glory to God, my Great Physician! Psalms 116:8 I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. 9 No wonder my heart is filled with joy, and my mouth shouts his praises! My body rests in safety. 10…
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I know can be a hard job but
l would appreciate if one day some of you with time ,can explain me your healthcare system , assurances ,and so.It's difficult to me understand you by not knowing your public and private system. HEre in Europe everything much easier, you choose your assurance ( if got it) or social security. Then everything free in both…
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unfortunately
this appears to be the end of the road for me. the big turn around happened back in July when i checked into ER with an obstruction. yes, it was an obstruction caused by cancer of the omentum which is strangling my intestinal tract. i also have kidney failure so i've decided only to have fluid removed during dialysis no…