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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…
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Reading Room: RFA Effectiveness Review & Talking to Your Doctor about Liver Mets
C3 Advocates Contribute to RFA Effectiveness Review Posted: 16 Feb 2010 10:16 AM PST Written by Kate Murphy. How useful is radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in treating liver metastases from colorectal cancer? To answer that question, American Society for Clinical Oncology scientists included two C3 advocates, Rob Michelson…
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Juicer question
I would like to get one and have been thinking about the Omega 8005. What brands and specific models do you recommend? Where to order from?
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Pet and CT Scans ***Update
ALL CLEAR........NED. YES!!! ONC told me that I am clear and even better then before...any little thing that may have been lit up and questionable, is even gone! Nothing, nada! Next scan in 6 months. My blood work is good! On another note, I was put out on a Leave of Absence. ONC does not want me to stress over my job; he…
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Reading Room: Stage II article
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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pet scan (deep breath) tomorrow
Prayers work and are appreciated.
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Colon Cancer Awareness week/month?
Someone posted the day to wear blue for colon cancer awareness. Can you tell me what day that is? I sure wish more were being done to make folks aware....
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Join my Facebook group!
If you are on FB, search for 'Cancer' in Groups & you'll find the group I created. Might be an easy way for us to link up on FB!
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Anti Cancer, a new life **LISA
I don"t think he had this video out when I did my last post....on his book. http://www.amazon.com/Anticancer-New-Life-David-Servan-Schreiber/dp/0670020346 ********Lisa if you get to the part in the book that gives the author of the "You Can Conquer Cancer", can you let me know. I bought the Anti Cancer Book CDs and would…
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To much stress will kill you
Wow what a day I have had I can't go into it all but trust me when I say enough is enough all ready. I am so stressed out I can hardly breath need a break from cancer and life in general. Alot is going on right now and I need to sit back and just try to relax got husbands surgery next monday and need to get my act together…