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Scan on the 29th of June, and I'm scared.
Firstly hugs to everyone, sorry not been on the board recently, one of my big sisters, this time Lisa42 got me to come out of hiding. I have my next scan on the 29/6/10, and I'm really worried, I know it's scan anxiety but it's just all the emotional trouble I have been through over the last 6 months (husband leaving, then…
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Old-Timers
Has anyone heard or have an update on JADot?
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To All you Dads on Father's Day
I am thinking about all the Dad's on Father's day and I am amazed by all of you. While my family sleeps, I am thinking about **** and what a great Dad he is in the midst of everything he is going through. You men are incredible! I hope you have a joyful Father's Day! Aloha, Kathleen
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CPT 11
After my second treatment of CPT11, my hair has started falling out, I'm losing my taste buds, I am dead tired all the time, sick for three days after, my fingernails are really weak and brittle and my finger tips are peeling. Any one else taking a low dose of CPT 11 and having any of these problems? Thanks, Debbie in…
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Friday Riddle Answer
1) Which fillie holds the current record for most consecutive wins? - Zenyatta 2) How many wins? - 17 wins 3) Who is the #1 jockey? - Rafael Bejerano 4) Top earnings for jockey? - 7 million 5) Who is the top trainer? - Todd Fletcher 6) Earnings for trainer? - 10 million
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Have you women ever had cervical changes while on chemo?
My GYN called to tell me I had a high grade dysplasia (Precancerous to cancerous changes) about a month ago and to pretty much prepare for a hysterectomy. When I asked him what that meant, he said it was worse than a mild grade dysplasia that I had before I was diagnosed. DUH!! I could have told him that. So he wanted to…
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Victory
I have victory over the cancer mass and the chemotherapy. Two weeks ago I finished the treatment, went on vacation, walked 3 miles while there. I have to get mediport out and incisional hernia repaired but other than that, the only side effect I'm waiting for to leave is the neuropothy and in time, it will. I am thankful…
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Thank you! In loving Memory..
A couple of months ago I posted to this board twice to ask a few questions. I wanted to thank you all for your kind advice, words of encouragement and support. In fact, several of you went so far to contact me outside of this board via email that live in/around the Houston area, and it is so very much appreciated!! My…
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Questions About Lung Mets and Xeloda
Haven't posted here in quite some time because life has been very hectic. I do try to read the posts a couple of times a week to keep up. Long story short: Dx'd 10/07 with Stage IV cc with mets to ovaries. Three surgeries & 6 months of FOLFOX which ended in June 2008. I was NED from Feb. 2008 until Sept. 2009, when…
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Apricot Seeds....
Has anyone heard about apricot seeds fighting cancer???? I have a neighbor that swears it helped with her lymphoma and she read it has helped attack the colon cancer cells??? But the Oncol.. said it is a rumor..Just some input!
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after liver resection
For those fellow liver resectionee's, did you have a bulge on your side for some time? my side is still has a little bulge, not painful, but I have the full feeling all the time. My resection was in the beginging of April.
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Avistan?
Hi! I was recently diagnosed with recurrent colon cancer Stage 4. I have already have an ileostomy from my previous cancer diagnosis and chemo. Now it returned in my ovaries and I had a complete hysterectomy. The are talking of treating me with Avistan. Has anyone heard of it and/or had it for treatment. Just looking for…
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What does moderately diffentiated mean?
I was reviewing my surgical pathology report and for the first time I noted that it says "Adenocarcinoma of the colon, moderately diffentiated. What does moderately diffentiated mean? I wish they explained some of these medical terms on the reports.
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Krista
Hi, For those of you who know/remember Krista (kristasplace), she's had a tough time lately. She was in the hospital for exploratory surgery recently and just got home. They discovered the ovaries and uterus were lighting up on a PET and today she posted on FB that it is, indeed, cancerous. They're not sure what type yet,…
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May 2010 "Learn Well" Contest Winners Announced! - Patient Resource Publishing
Today, we announce the first winners of our monthly "Who Helps You Learn Well?" contest, selected from the thousands of entries submitted in recent weeks. Let us introduce you to our May, 2010 winners.... Hi Lou Ann(Lizzy), I just want to share this great news with you. You had nominated ACS Cancer Survivor’s Network –…
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Going for surgery in 3 weeks
Went to cleveland clinic yesterday am scheduled for surgery the 6 of july after colonoscopy on the 30 of this month Dr wants to check everything out first he said the tumor is size of grapefruit but he thinks he can get it all out then in a few months biopsy my lung and go from there I dont understand why different DRS…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO Googling or searching the Internet allowed, and good luck!!!! This week, I thought I would try something different. 1) Which fillie holds the current record for most consecutive wins? 2) How many wins? 3) Who is the #1 jockey? 4) Top earnings for jockey? 5) Who is the top trainer? 6) Earnings for trainer?
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Thought of the Day
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” ~ Albert Einstein
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Need some advice!!!
I got the results of my liver scan test that I had to retake. Well, the spot that was originally seen in Mar., was 1.5mm; checked by pet scan, there was no spot; checked again last week, the spot was there again only it was 1.6mm; had it rechecked Mon. - the results: I was told the spot never had changed from 1.5 to 1.6,…
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CEA tumor marker rising
after 9 years of stage 3, cc,my CEA tumor marker is rising ,tripled in a few months, creating much anxiety & worry, follow up tests & scans pending anyone have experience with CEA marker increasing?
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Sensitivity to prescription meds
I am so proud of my husband he is reading thru the forum here:) He despises computers phones etc just who he is, but I told him seriously I thought reading here would help and it is. Anyhow one of our biggest concerns and questions here is he doesn't do well with prescriptions meds to begin with. Hence using naturopathy…
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Going for surgery in 3 weeks
Went to cleveland clinic yesterday am scheduled for surgery the 6 of july after colonoscopy on the 30 of this month Dr wants to check everything out first he said the tumor is size of grapefruit but he thinks he can get it all out then in a few months biopsy my lung and go from there I dont understand why different DRS…
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Thanks for all of your support! My back is sooooo much better!!!!
First I went to my primary care doc. He examined my back, and wrote scripts for pain killers, muscle relaxants, anti-inflamatants... Next I went to a chiropractor that I met, of all places, in the parking lot of my primary care doc. He was there on his day off, and didn't push, but when I said something about hurting so…
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PICC-line vs Port
Hi everyone, I don't do a lot of posting but I read everything on this web-site. I have a question about picc-lines. A few weeks ago I developed a blood clot in my arm. It was determined that my port caused it. I was hospitalized for 4 days, now I'm on Coumadin. My Oncologist decided that the port needed to be removed…
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Doctor stopped my chemo today, becasue of all the problems I have had from it.
I’ve completed three out of four cycles of the Roswell Park Regimen in which I receive 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin once a week for 6-weeks and then 2-weeks off and this is repeated for four cycles, or 24-treatments. I have completed 18 treatments. I’ve landed in the hospital with each cycle and the last treatment…
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A word about (blush) sex:
I am seriously amazed that I am even posting this, but if it will give someone hope that is struggling...well.... I finished my radiation to the rectal area 1/2005. At first, internal relations were impossible, it just hurt too darn bad! Over time, it got better, but still there was a bit of 'prep work' needed before…
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Louann, How Are You? (Lharper2)
Louann, How are you doing? I haven't seen a post for awhile and I know you have been in so much pain. Please let us know how you are doing. I know you were going to M D Anderson this month for second opinions. We just left there today and I do hope you get to Houston. Anyone heard from Louann? Hugs and Healing, Priscilla
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Frustrated with the Dr.s
Hi me again. Ok when Carl was released the first time after surgery he was discharged and told regular diet no modification necessary. Common sense told us some modification and have stayed away from beef, fats, simple carbs etc. His last breakfast before discharged was eggs, bacon and french toast is what was brought. He…
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Radiologist finally called, started doing that dance nakedly ecstatic, you know,
when you rip your clothes off like Hulk Hogan and start bopping and struttin' around sorta like a cross between Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson (or was that James Brown and Joe Cocker)but you know what.......... my damn ostomy bag kept getting in the way.......As a matter of fact, if that rubbery clip at the end were made…
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Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winner was Canadasue. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: RIDDLE: What has seven letters, is greater than God, Preceeded God, is more evil than the devil, Poor people have it, rich people need it, and if you eat it, you will DIE? ANSWER: Nothing