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Kidneys?
Wife have PET/CT who show spread to both kidneys.Did anyone have heard of this and didi anyone have something like this?Did she stay on the same therapy?We have appointment on wednesday with her onc .Please any info will be helpfull.
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: A firefighter stood on the middle rung of a ladder, spraying water on a burning house. He then climbed up 6 rungs before the heat of the flames caused him to come down 10 rungs. After some minutes he was able to climb 18 rungs to the very top of the ladder. How many rungs did the ladder have? ANSWER: 29 rungs. The…
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Feeling helpless
My husband was released from the hospital yesterday, he was there for three days with intraveinous antibiotics to treat an infection following his rectal surgery. Well, with oral antibiotics to complete the treatment things are not improving very much. He's still in pain coming from his left side and the rectal area. The…
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Canada vs USA
Live from Vancouver... It is not uncommon for good friends to be great rivals! Such is the case with Canada and the USA when it comes to ice hockey. Today at 4:40 PST these great rivals take to the ice in Vancouver as part of the preliminary round of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Canada doesn't like to lose in hockey.…
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A nice week off
It sure has been nice this week off from any chemo. It took from Tuesday until Friday to notice that Hey! I'm coming back from ..where ever the heck I've been. My mind seems clearer and energy level has elevated a tad. I even cleaned out the fridge!Took the shelves out and all and it was a big Yuk! The neuropathy, well it…
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Thank you
Thanks to all those that responded to my post asking for prayers and positive thoughts. Also a big thanks to all of you that pm'd me with well wishing. To all those that read my post and said a prayer I also thank you. To those that read my post and blew it off, well, you know where you can put it. I'm keeping my finger…
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Reading Room - To Chemo or Not to Chem: Evaluation of Risk of Recurrence in Stage II Patients
To Chemo or Not to Chemo: Evaluation of the Risk of Recurrence in Stage II Patients Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:57 AM PST Written by Kate Murphy. Here’s a second article from C3 research advocate, Pam McAllister, based on information she learned at the 2010 GI Cancers Symposium in Orlando. Pam’s experience with colorectal…
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Healthy foods vs bad foods
I am a sugarholic,but since I have cancer I am trying to eat better. I am also type2 diabetic. Funny,but I don't crave the sweets as I did before,but don't get me wrong I still like them.For example,I ate a piece of blueberry pie since you all said blueberries are good for me-guess it was the pie crust that wasn't.LOL Does…
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lizbiz?
Has anyone heard from Lizbiz?
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Question about Zometa side effects
My husband receives a Zometa infusion once a month. The infusion lasts for about 20 minutes and is given after hyrdration, Aloxi and Decadron. He seems to be having some pretty bad side effects from the Zometa including chills, severe fatigue, headaches and weakness. I would like to know if any one else has experienced…
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colon cancer blue ribbons
I looked online for cancer ribons and found the one I displayed it is a magnet and is on my car...I paid 6.95 plus shipping for it . I hope everyone here will buy one and display it proudly...
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count down to husbands surgery
Well we go monday for his bladder cancer surgery and I got to tell you I am gettin worried. I think because of what I have been throught and I know what the out come could be I am more aware of all the what if's and what not's...I am very positive about all this but it is the VA and they never talk to me only him. The only…
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pain management: hypnosis, biofeedback, intrathecal pump
Dear Friends, As many of you know, I've been having severe pain caused by a tumor at the sacrum.(Originally diagnosed in February 2009; further spread seen in August and in January.) I've had chemo and two courses of radiation therapy to slow the growth of the cancer and reduce the pain. All of that worked temporarily, but…
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Another long-term Stage IV survivor
An acquintance sent me this link to a story about a short opera co-written by and performed by a colon cancer survivor. Our acquaintance is a family member of the other co-writer and told me that although the story doesn't say so, Rickard was a Stage IV patient. I hope you enjoy this short article. I did.…
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Thank You and Update
I just wanted to reach out and say thank you to those who have continued to post encouraging messages for me on my husband's blog. I just went there this morning to read the guestbook and had two messages I hadn't seen yet from CSN members. It amazes me the support that is still being sent my way from this community after…
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Eleven years and counting!
Just celebrated my eleven year anniversary of my diagnosis of stage 3 rectal cancer. Completed my colonoscopy recently and am ALL GOOD to go for another 3 years. Sorry I have not been here to post in ages-but life is so busy and beautiful at the same time. Oldest is a senior in high school, number one in her class and…
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prayers answered-I am Stage 1
Hello all, I had my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on Tuesday and my pathology report just came in --I am officially Stage 1 !! All 5 lymph nodes removed were negative and my margins were clear...I am feeling blessed and very grateful. I know I will still have radiation and not sure yet about chemo, but enjoying the…
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Opinions Requested
I have been considering and thinking about getting a blue ribbon tatoo with the word survivor on it for awhile, but I have never had one and would like to know the pros and cons if anyone can provide. Thanks :)
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Update on my second clinical trial
After 5 weeks of treatment with Erbitux, Sorafenib and Irinotecan, today I went to hospital to have CT scan. The preliminary result shows "significant decrease" of the size of nodules in my lung and the lymph nodes in my chest area. Liver lesions have not changed much in size, but the "activities" are lower. It could mean…
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Anyone else have Facebook?
Just wondering who else has Facebook. We all should add each other as friends. If you do Facebook and want to add me please PM me your name and I'll add you. Life is funny sometimes Brooks
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Woo Hoo
Today is my 3 year cancer free date. I had my resection 3 years ago, woke up with a temporary ileostomy, unerwent chemo and radiation, then 6 more months of chemo. Had my reversal, endured a difficult 2 years dealing with bathroom issues, finally things are alot more manageable. Soon will be celebrating 20 years of…
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Question about Avastin
I have been on Xeloda since September. One week on 3600 mg a day and one week off. My doctor just added Avastin last Friday. I had a lung biopsy 3 weeks before that and he wanted to wait 3 weeks to start the Avastin. They day that I ended up getting the Avastin was not when I was taking the Xeloda. It fell in my off week.…
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Sparks
Hey Folks, I wanted everyone to know that I posted a poem on my “about me” page. I’m not a poet, or any other kind of writer; just a scribbler. I’ve never shared anything I’ve ever written, but snommintj’s post yesterday compelled my to put it out there. During The Great Religious War of Jan ’10, I remained on the…
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chemo pump
I have newly found out I have colon cancer. Monday I am to be fitted with a port. My question is: will I be happy withe pump or the old fashioned way, whatever that is,to get chemotherapy?
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GREAT NEWS FROM ONC
I am so excited just came from visit w/onc and he said blood work still good and I start my Xeloda today and go back March 12th right before I start my next round and the good news is it will be my last round I will finish up March 25th....I am happy to be getting off chemo and still being cancer free and all in the colon…
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my breast cancer update...
Hello all, Some of you are probably thinking I am on the wrong discussion board... I am an oldie here as a caregiver for my husband who recently passed away on 9/25/09 and now newly diagnosed myself with breast cancer. When I posted 2 weeks ago, I was overwhelmed and touched by all of your words of encouragement, faith,…
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Radiation Side Effects ~ anyone have any advice on unbearable pain?
I am new to this discussion board, posting this hoping to find some insight for my Best Friends Husband, he was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer and is undergoing radiation 5 times per week and taking chemo pills (8 per day ) he is a little over two weeks in and has around 3 weeks to go i believe. It started off him…
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SMILEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...and SINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG...and WALKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
C'mon Semi Colons.......I think we need a "We Are The World" sing along also...We all have or are fighting a battle all over this world..We should start finding a way to make us heard louder than ever before...Colonpalooza is great, how about a rendevous at a state capital bldg. or in front of a National Prime Time…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the internet allowed, and good luck ! RIDDLE: A firefighter stood on the middle rung of a ladder, spraying water on a burning house. He then climbed up 6 rungs before the heat of the flames caused him to come down 10 rungs. After some minutes he was able to climb 18 rungs to the very top…
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Scan results
Hi everyone, I got a call from the Onc today with my results from Tues. scans. It seems the spots that have been on my lungs all year are still there, despite increasing the iriontecan dose. I am so disappointed, I guess I was really expecting at least some shrinkage. But, I should know better than to "expect" any certain…