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"Compound discovered in Florida Keys shows early promise as colon cancer treatment", as reported by
known as "largazole" since first found near Key Largo in 2008, it "has shown effectiveness in fighting colon cancer in preclinical experiments", tho more study is needed.... Meanwhile, medicalnewstoday.com/articles/202685.php reports of a "Key Role Played By LIMK in Cancer Metastasis"...Even tho breast and prostate cancers…
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30 for 30, Into the Wind
Did anyone watch the 30 for 30 on ESPN tonight? It was about Terry Fox who ran across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. Wow what an inspiration. Worth looking up if you get the chance.
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DR called today
Good news today dr called and said biopsy did not show cancer on thorasic spine now he wants to go ahead with the surgery on lung but I wonder if maybe he should biopsy the lung first wouldnt that make more sense then to get cut open what if it isnt cancer there either the tharasic looked like cancer but wasnt any…
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Question about colonoscopy and fear
I have a colonoscopy scheduled in a couple weeks. Been having severe pain episodes/spasms on the right side. To the point it literally takes my breath away and has happened a few times while driving. Needless to say this scares the hell out of me when it happens. So when I went for my last maintenance (I have NHL)…
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H Pylori
Some of you know I was experiencing some digestion issues over the last several weeks leading up to scans and my one year anniversary of NED. Of course scanxiety was at an all time high. Well through a breath test and a blood test I found out that I tested positive for H Pylori, a stomach infection that can be treated with…
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CEA droping, not very much but droping from 33 to 23, onc said lm doing well
as in my case CEA use to be very reliable ! Go to have nice dinner l a restaurant tonight with my wife!
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my husband
my husband has his chemo on and he keeps working with his chemo on is that good or should he be resting i dont know what to do with him
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Got great news!
Well I had my Trans anal exicseion last wednesday. They said the results would take 10 days so when the surgeon called today I almost had a heart attack. YEAAAAA!!!Results came back all clear and they managed to fish out a couple of lyphm nodes (usually don't get any with this kind of surgery) and they also came back…
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The Reading Room: $93,000 cancer drug: How much is a life worth?
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/93000-cancer-drug-How-much-is-apf-2083419757.html?x=0
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Happy Anniversary Holly!
I hope it is the best yet. Have a wonderful day!
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Sundance, have you started....
radiation yet? How is the chemo going? What are you on? Catherine
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I need you guys today.
I will apologize in advance. This might to to much info for some and it's a little long but I can't stop crying over this. I wrote this on a blog that I update daily and of course friends and family have read it, but they don't really get it if you know what I mean? I know you guys will and would love/need to hear some…
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Hospice
My husband isn't doing well, his liver is failing and his kidneys are causing problems. thanks for all the encouragement you have given us....
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kids
Jorge and i have 3kids and 2grandkids .well on sunday celeste gave jorgie her car to use and he took to long. she got mad and started a fight with her brother and her dad got into it and really gave it to the both of them and then last night jorgie came and asked his dad to gave him money to move out .what should i do im…
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Here's a shout out to caregivers
I had my port placement surgery today and that went well and I'm relieved! There's so much opportunity while getting all these procedures etc etc for stuff to go wrong that I just wanted to tell you all how many things went right today during my hospital sojourn: 1) my husband sat and waited with me for 4 hrs before the…
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Bear23
Hi there. I saw on another post that you are on Iriontecan and Vectibix. I am also on this combo now and was wondering how you are doing. This combo has been much easier for me to handle than the FOLFOX,and I sure don't miss that noisy little pump. My CEA has continued to drop and things look good. A few minor side effects…
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trust doctors - here's a rant
When I turned 50 I did what my family doc said go get a sigmoid colonoscopy. No cancer in my family for generations and I was in great health (still trying to remember what that felt like to be in great health). Anyway, I did get the sigmoid colonoscopy. Gastro doc said everything was great. Fast forward five years family…
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Regarding I need you guys today
I really want to thank each and everyone of you for all the support, encouragement and kind words. I do feel better. I really needed to vent to people who understand what I’m going through and just allow myself to feel these emotions. So here are my thank yous:) Nana B (Raquel): Thank You so much for letting me “wake you…
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Hernia Questions
I think I might have a hernia. I have had three surgeries in the past two years. The spot I am worried about is along my original colon resection scar between my belly button and pubic bone. The scar is about three inches. I have the inverted L incision from the HIPEC a year ago and my liver resection on Aug. 18th followed…
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Hospice Called
I read in the background more than I post but you all have been such a support to me whenever I do post. My husband has fought this terrible monster for 4 long years. He had his colostomy in 9/06, 2007 stoma repair, 2 plus years chemo, sent to Vanderbilt in 12/08, 4 % of right lung removed 2/09, 75 % of right lobe of liver…
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Any News on Eric?
haven't seen an update in a while
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JohnSFO update
It's been a while since we've posted here and many of you probably don't know who we are, but I thought I'd post an update for those who remember us and who occasionally email to see how we're doing. I can't remember where things stood when we last posted, but the cancer has continued to grow aggressively and has now…
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5 year scan today
NED !!! Stage 4 Bring on CP8. Still praying for everyone here, there is hope. Jo Ann
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Graduation
Please NEVER NEVER give up. My adventures with colon cancer started in 2000. I was advised that I had stage three colon cancer. Surgery, Chemo, CT scans, PET scans and wonderful hospital and physician's care. Ten years have gone by. Last week I visited my doctor (at a well known Houston based clinic, Central Florida…
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rectal cancer
My dear co-worker found out her son-in-law has rectal cancer last week. age 42 She doesn't feel like the daughter knows the questions to ask or is listening to the answers. I thought maybe you guys could help :) First the colonoscopy was several weeks ago, daughter says an MMRI with dye he is now allergic to that he now…
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Does anyone else do Avastin, Erbitux and CPT 11 (irronitecan)?
Irronitecan, Avastin and Erbitux sounds a bit much to me, but since my husband had a 6 week break the cancer grew 6mm and the doctor wanted to switch therapies. Compared to what's been going on around here, I was thrilled it was only a small growth! Nothing New! The side effects of bad rash, loss of hair, infected nail…
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Stupid question, but how
I have a stupid question here, but you guys are the experts. How is a partial blockage fixed? Sorry for the stupid question, but I am curious. Thanks Beth
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Port placement tomorrow
Of course, I'm not happy to be getting a port again and struggling right now with: "well it could be worse, IV Vitamin C isn't toxic, I'm a good candidate for it, I'm a healthy person with cancer etc" but just can't seem to rally the troops to be all smiles and happy. I think I just get tired with the struggle even when…
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Pretty cool website VERY informative
I have never seen a website with this much information. It has some things that could be beneficial for cancer patients as well. This site gives you info. you would only get from a dietician such as a food's inflamatory factor and glycemic load. It shows store bought products as well as standard natural things. I like the…
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CP8
Hey Everybody, Please let Don and I know if you are local and planning to come to the Colon Palooza in Fort Worth October 13 - 16 at the Worthington. We can't get special rates any longer there, but would love to have more of you come and hang out with us. Just call the Worthington, if you are not sure until the last…