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Stage IV cc patient released from prison
This poor guy has spent 16 years in prison and has Stage IV cc. The witness who claimed to have seen him at the scene admitted not only to lying about this guy, but wasn't even NEAR the store where this happened. Poor guy was dx'd late due to being in prison, etc. At least he's being released! I hope the govt. will repay…
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Vitamin D
I went to a Pharmacy lecture today - and a Radiation oncologist stated that everyone should have a prelim vitamin D level drawn... He stated that there are Researchers studying the fact that most CRC patients have a Vitamin D deficiency....hummmm I have been treated for over 3 years thru a endocrinologist for an extremely…
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Friday Riddle Answer
CONGRATS to robinvan !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: A rich old lady died and left all her money to her grandchildren and her children. At the end of the will she stated that she had one last thing to give away: her precious diamond. She gave a clue to where it might be. She said "it's in a cylinder…
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pushed into early menopause/bowels still wierd
Hi all - first let me say that I wish that I had found you when I was going thru treatment! I was DX at age 49 with stage II TN3, Oct 2008, had colostomy and tumor removed Nov 2008, chemo Jan 2009 - May 2009, colostomy reversal June 2009. No radiation done and so far, by the grace of God I am cancer free! Now I am…
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Juicer question
I just placed an order for my 1st juicer, I ordered the Omega 8005, does anyone own this? Do you like it? I need recipes, I am allergic to a lot of fruits, so no apples or pears,plums peaches. I can have citrus, melons, berries and all veggies are ok. Do you grow your own wheat grass? Any tips would be great. Also what…
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Colostomy questions
Hello all. I was diagnosed with stage 3c Ovarian Cancer in April 2009. I had surgery(hysterectomy, splenectomy) and 6 cycles of chemo--Cisplatin, Taxotere and Taxol. After all that the Pet scan showed a tumor that survived. The tumor is located on my rectum. I've been on Avastin for 6 months and while it is shrinking the…
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Juicing recipes - 1 for Kerry too
Like many of you I’ve been reading David Schreiber’s book Anti Cancer. On page 9 of the insert is a list of veggies that inhibit cancer cell growth in colon cancer. I’ve been juicing some of the items on this list and thought I’d share. These juices need some help; so if you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them. Tips: You…
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Perforated diverticulum caused by chemo
Had my CT Scan on Monday and ended up in the hospital for three days because of a Perforated diverticulum. Just got home. Supposedly the perforation closed itself off, but it seems to have been caused by the chemo. Have any of you had this? This was supposedly a small perforation, but I have to wonder how bad it can get.
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outside at last!
just a little tip of the topper to Spring. This is the warmest March i can remember for a long time. We have Spring break this week and the kids are out running around. Some years in Canada we will have snow right through March but today it is 60 degrees and you can actually be outside without boots, scarf, mitts. The snow…
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buzzard
any one heard from him
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Friday Thought of the Day
“Let’s assume that each person has an equal opportunity, not to become equal, but to become different. To realize whatever unique potential of body, mind and spirit he or she possesses.” ~ John Fischer
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thot it was just colon/liver but now lungs..??
Hi everyone, I was dx with Stage IV Colon C 3/09. Had large tumor removed from colon, then radiospheres & 6 months of Folfox w/ Avastin, ending last Sept. Clear PT in Oct, but developed ascites (collecting fluid in abdomen). Onc said I needed to do liver biopsy, which I did 10/09 & it showed new activity in liver. Did…
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Needs repeated Please read and do
you need to list in your cell phone the emergency contact person as ICE (incase of emergency) when you have an emergency they will open your phone and look for this and call that person you have listed as ICE it is very important and could save your life...Please do this today and pass this on to others ...
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I've been busy
Thanks to everyone tracking me down. I've been really busy. Between my son, wife, work, and play things haven't slowed down a bit. I haven't turned on my TV in 2 weeks. I've been on the computer very little. I have a lot of irons in the fire and I don't see things letting up for a while. I had a PET/CT last thursday. This…
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Giving Thanks and Appreciation to Hospital Staff with Photos!
I was in the hospital for 2 weeks following my colorectal surgery--wasn't that sick but...couldn't POOP! And...no way do they let you go before a poop. So---to keep my busy mind entertained--I decided to do a story with pics for the hospital's quarterly report. The story never happened but--I grouped all the pics of my…
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starting Gemzar/5FU Wednesday- update: it went well
UPDATE Wed, 3/17: Hi again, All went well today. I've just been home about a 1/2 hr from getting the "new" chemo Gemzar (gemcitabine) along with 5FU and leucovorin. All went well- no weird allergic reactions, as I'm often prone to getting, no problems at all. I didn't even fall asleep the whole time but had a lovely chat…
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liver biopsy
was diagnosed in march '08. surgery and 12 chemo treatments followed. was doing pretty well until feb 2010 when oncologist told me that my last ct scan revealed a "spot" on my liver. oncologist ordered liver biopsy for last week. went for biopsy last week. they were going to find the spot by ultrasound so they knew what…
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let the clenz begin, All reversals please respond, updated
I have such respect for all of you and how you all are handleing such a difficult time in our lives, We all are facing many challenges and I just wanted to say this, I am clenzing for yet another look see and after tomarrow i will know how good my surgery are healed and if the reversal will take place as planned on next…
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Kapper48
carie posted on his caring bridge that he is at home alittle sore but very happy to be home ...I will pray for a good recovery..,.
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It's Been a Humbling Mornin'
Well, it has been an interesting morning already and it’s just barely after 9am here in TX. I was shocked back into reality this morning when a very old friend of mine showed up at my office door with a co-worker in tow. They quickly closed my door and before I could catch my breath, this guy was telling me about his…
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Pain Management/Weight Gain Question
Most of you are familiar with my story; sister age 39 dx 03/09 stage IV with mets to liver, ovaries and peritoneum. Liver resection 2/05 aborted due to too much cancer but did another resection. two weeks later had to have stents placed in liver and kidneys due to severe back pain, caused by tumors in the kidneys and…
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My Mom has left this world
Just wanted to let you all know that my mom took her last breath at 11:30 am yesterday morning with my dad and all of her kids by her side and then went to be with Jesus. She died peacefully after being diagnosed with Stage IV CC in late June of ’09. I don’t tell of this news to discourage anyone here – but to THANK YOU…
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fox chase visit
Hi everyone: My sister (Brenda3.16) had an appt. at Fox Chase in Philadelphia today. The oncologosdt agreed that her chemo is working well and stated that since the cancer is in the liver and lungs, she is most likely not a surgical candidate at this time. It was kind of disappointming, but we realize that it is great that…
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update on to pet or not to pet
well ONC said that I couldn't take the pre med pills for a c scan because it would get into my blood stream and be the same as the dye. Than he said a pet can be done on some one with blood sugar over 120 because the radition is attracted to abnormal cancer cells and would most likey go to them. I explained I don't have…
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Great News
I went for my post op xray and consult with the surgeon yesterday. If you remember, she originally thought she was going after 8 or 9 nodules in both lungs. Well, at the last minute, she tells me that she was going to do a clamshell thoracotomy instead of a sternotomy in order to open the chest wider. She ended up taking…
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How Much and What Kind of Pain Medication Do You Take???
Hi Guys! Just wondering what you all take for pain....how much...how often..and do you fear addiction? Sometimes I think I take too much and darn...I don't wanna get addicted....but dang, I don't wanna hurt either. How do you all feel about this? Jennie
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Reading Room - Natural Ways To Sleep Better - Sleep Solutions from Chinese Masters
Nearly two out of three Americans are affected by insomnia and other sleep disorders. With that many people resting poorly, it is a wonder anyone gets through the workweek—let alone their whole life! While there are many pharmaceuticals available to induce sleep, there are centuries-old traditional techniques that can get…
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Good News...don't give up!
I finished my last round of chemo on my 40th birthday, Feb 8th. During this time I changed my oncologist and am very happy with him. I had a liver MRI and a PET scan this past week. I got my results back Monday. The PET showed NO signs of cancer! The MRI did show a .25 inch spot on my liver. It was originally a little over…
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Scan
Well it's time again. John is having a CT scan on Thursday and we will see the Onc on Friday. His CEA has gone up a little so this worries me. I think I stress more about the scans than he does. The Onc cut his Xeloda back to three pills in the moring and three at night. He seems to have done better on this dose. His hands…
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Please pray for my mom
She had a seizure last night and we are not sure why yet. It may be suggestive of brain met, so the doc says. I will update for those of you who are interested. thank you.