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Any experience with retroperitoneal lynph nodes?
Best way to attack them; chemo?,RFA,? radiotherapy? surgery ? Best!
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in a beechy mood
The affects of chemo are really evident in my mother. We went on a family trip this weekend and she didn't want to do anything. She said she didn't feel like going out of the resort condo.
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Today's my B-Day and it's the fist time I've been happy about it
Yep... Today 47 years ago a fat little rollie pollie was born "Me" I really ever cared too much about my birthdays. Yes there was a few I liked. The ones when I was a little kid and got lots of toys. Then the one at 16 when I got my driver license. Then the one at 18 was kind of cool when I didn’t HAVE to listed to my mom…
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A small question
When people say they have been NED or a survivor for as long as they have, do you start counting that time from your original diagnosis of cancer? I saw people signing their names and putting years next to how long they have been a survivor at this cancer walk once and I wondered this question. Thanks :) I know I did not…
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big news today on nanotechnology front
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100901091949.htm
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OK...being I have a BS Degree (and not bachelor of science either)
I have come to the conclusion upon my 10 eh 5 eh 1 year study of why the jaw spasms when we take our first bite of food while on chemo... Based on a myriad of 30 white mice ( they were not hurt in these experiments...much) were given small doses of a platin based chemo and then after a certain number of days were given…
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Stage 4
My father was dx about 2 months ago with stage 4 colon cancer. He is 55 years old. The cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes and to his peritoneum. The doctors told us that it looked like it had just been splattered in the peritoneum. It all started on June 30th when he went in the er with a pain in his side. They did a…
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Food for Thought.....
As with any prescription medicine there are dos and dont's with each. I learned something that may be of interest to some that may not read the warning labels as closely as they might want to. I have read that in most cases the typical "grapefruit" will increase the potency of a dosage by a substantial amount if eaten…
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Kerry, how was the bacon?
Hi Kerry, I am just wondering if you were able to enjoy that bacon this morning. Take good care. You sound in such great spirits so soon after surgery; I am happy for you.
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Geotina
How was your vacation?
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Im New here (Natalie)
Im 37 I have 4 children (20,14,11,&3) I just got colon cancer in August they removed it and I start chemo on Oct 4th. I get my port in about a week. this has been such a big blow. I feel like I can't even breath or sleep. I am so scared whats to come. Im really scared about loseing my hair. Everytime I talk or think about…
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Those doing FOLFOX or other chemo containing Leucovorin:
According to email from C3: "A September 2nd update from FDA cites manufacturing delays at Bedford Laboratories and Teva Pharmaceuticals for leucovorin shortages."......FDA warns of "a possibility for dosing errors in substituting Fusilev for leucovorin" due to dosage of injection being different than dose of other…
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New to this site
Hi. I am new to this site. I am remission from colorectal cancer stage 3 cat b. Was told last yr when I had a colonscopy done in Jan 09 and surgery in March 09. Had several surgeries after that and had a ilesctompy(sp). The reversal was done this yr. Been having a difficult time with loose stools, take lotmoil, immundium,…
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chemo "wroking" but CEA not dropping...
I'm currently on Xeliri plus Avastin for bone mets. Scan after 4 cycles showed the chemo is "working" -- (all the spots shrinking and/or lower "update" on PET). However, my CEA is still high (for me): down to about 17 (from 26) but now hovering there. The whole CEA thing is kinda new to me: I'm one of those people who did…
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new stage....IV
has anyone had a met to the pancreas? my husband had surgery last week and everything that could go wrong did. they are trying to get him off the vent today. i saw the path report and it is now in his pancreas. can't find any info on this. does anyone have some info. thanks...gerryo
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I'm 50!
Not really trolling for birthday wishes, just enjoying the fact that I'm seeing 50! I sure didn't think I would be here when I was first diagnosed back in 2004! The time since has had its ups and downs, for sure, but I have been more blessed than anything! I think of the many great occasions I have been blessed to…
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My mom is dying
It has been a while since I posted. My mom is dying, please keep her in your prayers and ask God to comfort her and give her peace. I've contacted hospice and they are going to her house today. For those of you who know her story and me, thank you for all of your support over the past three years it means more than…
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Have a good weekend
I hereby suspend everyones cancer until tuesday. Enjoy your weekend!
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Funny
I moved my desk in front of the bay window, so I'm sitting here with my back to the window....and my butt's on fire! I think I need to move the desk. The sun in HOT! Just a laugh...
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Nana B
don't you where to keep away from the board for one week? joke again! hahahahahahaha! Take care!
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Thought of the Day
“Did you ever see an unhappy horse? Did you ever see a bird that had the blues? One reason why birds and horses are not unhappy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses.” ~ Dale Carnegie
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Fleeing Earl-update
I just wanted to let everyone know that Earl is coming and I am getting my parents the heck outta here. You may not hear from me for a while. Will see you soon. God Bless! Ktz
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Chemo ?
start chemo in october. (5 Fluorouracil,oxaliplatin,leucovorin)I was really woundering in anyone is one this type and If they lost their hair or not. I am just woundering if I need to go get a wig now or if I should just wait.
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Chemo ?
start chemo in october. (5 Fluorouracil,oxaliplatin,leucovorin)I was really woundering in anyone is one this type and If they lost their hair or not. I am just woundering if I need to go get a wig now or if I should just wait.
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Chemo ?
start chemo in october. (5 Fluorouracil,oxaliplatin,leucovorin)I was really woundering in anyone is one this type and If they lost their hair or not. I am just woundering if I need to go get a wig now or if I should just wait.
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Whipple procedure
I was just wondering if anyone else out there has had a whipple procedure done. if so how long has it been and what do you think of where you are now. I guess just your thoughts on how long it took for you to "recover", do you still have fatigue issues, etc... any info or thoughts would be appreciated, I dont know of…
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Latest test results - good news/bad news
First off, we all like to blame everything on chemo, myself included. But I learned yet another lesson. When things just don't seem right, just don't write it off to chemo effects and do nothing. When I saw my oncologist to discuss my rising CEA I told him that my anxiety levels were at an all time high for my life, and it…
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Dixchi, Maglets, CaptainHop and MaryGale, and VickiCo.....
I haven't heard from them in ages.....anyone else ? I hope all is well with all of them....Buzz
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mom is not good
Dear all, I have posted sometimes here but everyday I read all and always has been usefull for me as a care giver of my mom to learn something from you. After 3 years and 7 months of fighting with the beast now she is not good ,even she couldn't tolarate to have Xeloda+Avastine and the Onco suspended the pills.she doesn't…
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Hello everyone, Jim starts Folfox soon
Sorry to be mia for awile again. We took advantage of Jim feeling good for a few weeks and took a trip up to Macknac Island and Traverse City Michigan. I'll post some pictures. It did us good to have a little time and pretend everything was fine. Next week on the 8th Jim will start his Folfox with Oxilipatin, Lucovorin,…