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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…
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CLEAR colonoscopy!
Hello all update on February medical stuff Yesterday my colonoscopy was CLEAR! This is my first colonoscopy after the GI surgery 9/08. Last week had a good gynecological exam too, especially after dealing with very dry vaginal tissue for months (thanks goes to my naturopath). Doc said tissue was "better than most folks in…
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REMINDER CC BLUE DAY 3/5/2010
This is just a reminder to wear blue on march 5th it is our day to let the world see our blue stuff....
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Friday Thought of the Day
“You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” ~ Rosalynn Carter
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How many of you out there have copies of their PET scans on their home computers?????
How many of you out there have copies of their PET scans on their home computers????? Call me a nut, but I have every PET scan I’ve had with the reading doctor’s report on CD. I have even gotten them before my doc gets them. They have really helped me in the decision process involved with this %^&$ cancer. Kerry
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Prayers, Chants, and Incantations!
Ok, listen up! I need all you guy's help. I need you to go to your Deity and get me some favor. I have never prayed nor asked for healing, and I won't start now. All I've ever asked for is the strength to endure treatment. But now I need you guys to gather your forces and ask for my cancer to have not advanced since…
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Scan Anxiety so soon?
Yikes! I have blood work on March 16th and then will be scheduled for a CT scan. My follow up with the onc for results is April 6th. I'm a month late getting a yearly colonoscopy because I have to schedule that around a day hubby can have off to take me. I'm scared, Freaking out! I cannot imagine being like this for 7…
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Informational Post: Internet Privacy
I just wanted to bring attention about privacy on the internet. If you put your name pretty much ANYWHERE on ANY page on a website or if you are part of a group that publishes online PDFs or documents of meetings, the chances are very good that some info about you will show up in a search. I'm sure that many of you already…
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Metastasis, only 21, and desperate
Hi everyone. In January of this year I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. I did 6 weeks of radiation and chemo (5FU) followed by a surgery which included a colostomy and partial vaginectomy. I finished up with four rounds of chemo. Two weeks after my last chemo a CT scan was done and it came back positive. Further…
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Kate58
I have not seen Kate posting lately. Anyone heard from her. Sure hope she is ok. Tina
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posted on cancer forums about the million suvivors march
I posted info on this site hoping to get more members and also where to go to buy the blue ribbons. Hope to help spread the word on colon cancer.I am trying to help our cause... Louann
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Juicing Info
Hi Semi-colons! Today the Hinterlands of Northern Minnesota is being socked with a huge winter storm. What a day to be in front of the woodstove snug in my cozy log cabin. Yesterday my little one (the one in the photo) and I took to the woods for some x-country skiing. This is such a magical time of year. It's also the…
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What A Difference A Day Makes! **UPDATE**
So, to recap, my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer in March 2009. He has been on Folfiri with Avastin, Folfox & now Erbitux with irritincan(sp). His CEA # started at 647 & went down to 7.9. At the end of last year, it went back up to 25. In the meantime, we have looked at going to NY for the HAI pump, and…
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Off of Folfox
Went in for my 6th Folfox treatment today and doctor says no more Folfox. The neuropathy is getting too intense and she fears permanent disability if we continue. I will start Xeloda in a week and have my port taken out as soon as it can be scheduled. I have very mixed emotions about this but I do trust her as much…
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Friday Riddle Answer (05 Feb)
05 Feb 10 Winner was dianetavegia. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: I cannot be felt, seen or touched; Yet I can be found in everybody; My existence is always in debate; Yet I have my own style of music. What Am I? ANSWER: I'm a soul.
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Novalis
I was sent this link because I'd asked a question about Novalis when it first was mentioned under a thread on another forum several weeks ago. Not sure if this has been shared here. :-) NOVALIS INFO
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Helpful info for new cancer patient
Where should I go online for good info,what books should I read,What can I do to improve my chances of beating this demon? I thank you all for being here. I have been reading your posts & have gotten some good info from them. There are many sites online-do you use certain ones for getting the info you need? I am in rural…
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Went to San Diego Zoo today.. Check out Pic's
For all of you who are freezing.. DONT kill me , But it was like 78F today at the San Diego Zoo. BEAUTFUL DAY!!! (I posted some pic's on my expressions page)
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IMRT next
After 7 months of 'remission' my colon cancer reaffirmed itself with two tumors in my left lung. I have been back on chemotherapy for 5 months with only marginal reduction in the tumors. I have now decided to seek radiation therapy in hopes to eliminate these tumors and maybe reduce my chemotherapy to a degree. Has anyone…
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Another for Lisa42
This was just posted elsewhere: This just came through the C3 news feed, another update on the promising report from a study first reported in 2009 from Dr. Heinz-Lenz's blog: Inhibitor of AKT shows promising activity in colon cancer READ MORE HERE Briefly: At ASCO in June 2009 a study was presented showing potential…
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Post surgery infection
Has anyone ever experienced post surgery infection. My husband had surgery for his rectal cancer Feb 1st. The news from pathology was great and we were really encouraged. But since last Wednesday he started feeling bad, a little weak no energy and in some kind of pain. Well I got his pain med filled but it didn't quite…
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Blended up Veggie Soups
At times I go a bit overboard on the veggies that I buy....so I have started to make Cream Soups without the cream Cooked tomatos are so good for fighting cancer, that I start my soups with that base, add any vegetable. Onions and garlic if you like. Simmer, then blend it up, add a couple dashes of pepper and hot sauce (if…