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Shayenne......Where are ya ?
Lookin for my Sis.........
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hey lisa
Hi Lisa, Please let us know about your ct results whne you get them today!!!! Tinking of you and praying for great results. Amy
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added some new pic
I have added a pic of Dave and myself will keep the mice away lol
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Monday and Tuesday, the 8th and 9th I will be out of the office.......
I will be out of the office on Monday the 8th through Tuesday the 9th and will be back at my desk Wednesday the 10th. I am taking as JR says a couple of "Days Off" from my cancer...if anyone has any emergencies or other issues please feel free to contact any of my associates here and they will assuredly take care of any…
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CEA-update
Well, I am going to see the onc today, should get my first CEA numbers, got a bit of fear over this one. But it will be what it will be right? Later, jan Update, Well they "forgot" to draw the CEA level last week, so I have no results. And, the Dr said I should have said something last week when I had labs drawn, well…
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Update
Okay, I had chemo for the first time in 5 weeks, I was off chemo in prep. for the Sir Spheres procedure. They did a cea it was 17.1 down from 32 tested many weeks ago. Urinalysis showed white blood cells, and hazy, they sent it off for a culture. They said it could be UTI or other things.(what other things?) They did a…
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Reading Room
Colorectal Cancer Research Briefs: Written by Kate Murphy. Briefly · Hormone replacement therapy reduces risk of colon cancer. · Smoking before age 30 increases chances that colon cancer will recur. · Low CEA levels improve both survival and disease-free survival for stage II colon cancer. · Most patients want videos of…
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Now What? ........READ UPDATED INFORMATION
CT Scan… As you already know I had my CT scan today where they pump ink up your back end and look at everything. First of all it was NOT a pleasant experience. It’s been 4 hours and I’m still cramping!! Anyways I need to go back in time from when I had my surgery last August. I don’t know if I told you or not but when they…
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Avastin
Hi. I am home from work today because of a snow day at our school. We have about a foot of snow in NE PA and it is still snowing ! My daughter is skiing with my sister and I am stranded at home alone with lots of time to worry about things ! I am scheduled to start Avastin on Friday. This will be added to the Xeloda that I…
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BP under control.......... Feeling great! YEAH!!!!
Hey Evrybody!! The new meds doc gave me for my BP are working great. BP is now running 128/83. Man, what a difference..... and NO more headaches...YEAH!!!! Hope this continues. Anti-biotics have UTI under control and feeling better. I'm gonna take a nap and then go wash my new camaro!!! Great day here for a nice ride!…
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my update!!!
good evening semi's hope and pray all is well!!!! well this weekend i was back in the hospital with infection. went in friday came home at game time sunday. it was very painfull but i feel well now. i am still home recovering from my surgery!!! everyday a little stronger. just wanted to check in. be well never,ever give…
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I have a Pet and CT Scan Tomorrow
Let's hope that all comes back clear! Thanks!
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beating back the devil
CEA taken on Monday just got the results 2.1 my oncologist called to tell me- and said, "see, I told you over a year ago that you were going to be fine!" HA- he is such a compassionate doctor- I have appreciated his positive outlook and support. 20 months NED and happy to be! colonoscopy is set for Monday!
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Colonoscopy tomorrow
I'm an 8 year survivor of rectal cancer. Lately, I've suddenly lost 15 pounds and have frequent bouts of diarrhea. I'm having a colonoscopy tomorrow. Please pray that the cancer is not back! Thank you!
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Reishi mushroom extract
Hi, Going along the theme of alternative supplements- read the Cimetidine (Tagamet?) thread posted by Diane. It was talked about on another thread, as well- definitely read it and consider it if you haven't yet. Anyhow, I had heard from Serrana a while back about the possible benefits of certain kinds of mushrooms. Reishi…
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Taking A Break
Just going to take a break from the board for awhile. Just going to spend some quality time with hubby and focus on getting over this reversal surgery which has been very hard on me. Thinking about you all always and everyday. Hugs! Kim
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Day off from cancer
I think today would be a good day for me to take a day off. No cancer today. Everyone have a great Superbowl. Go Colts. John
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One Year Scan
Met with my oncologist today to find out the results of my CT scan. Drumroll....NED! So this makes it one year of being NED since my liver resection last February. I have to admit that this past week has been a real nailbiter for me as a friend of mine just had a recurrence at her 9 month scan. My stomach has hurt for the…
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Say WHAT?
Okay, so my friend is telling me at lunch today that her husband had cancer in the small 'tube' to the appendix a couple of years ago. He'd gone in for an appendicitis attack, had emergency surgery and then was called about 10 days later and told the path report said it was cancerous. (It was clogged, they were told) I…
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Anyone heard from Lizbiz
I know she had surgery and HIPEC on 2/1 and am wondering how she is doing?
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Great news !
We just got back from the hospital to meet my husband's surgeon for the postop pathological report. WHAT GREAT NEWS ! All lymph nodes removed tested negative and the piece removed from the rectum was also cancer free. His surgeon feels these results are due to the five weeks of the radiochemo he received prior to his…
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Anti Cancer, a new life
I ordered this audio book and so far have found it quite interesting. Someone posted it early January, so I ordered it. David Servan Schreiber is the author who battled brain cancer. I am only on the second CD but so far he talks about how cancer progresses/multiplies in the body, studies, conclusions and how important a…
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pain in hips after radiation
five year cancer surviver!!!! But i believe radiation in my hip area has caused me to have pain in my hips ,i cant hardly put on my socks or sit indian style i get charlie horses in that area when in my exersize class.doctors say they dont think it was radiation that caused that but i disagree has anyone else had this…
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Questions for the Radiation Oncologist
Well I am looking for your feedback. I have an appointment tomorrow with the radiation oncologist to see what options are available for my liver met that is unresectable. Anal cancer metastases to the liver are pretty rare so I can't get too much information on that discussion board, hope you don't mind that I am asking…
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I'm Bummed :( ******* UPDATE *********
I was all excited today because today was the start of my new treatment with Xeloda and a 30 minute Avastin drip every 3 weeks. No more hours and hours of chemo and no more bag...yeah!!!! Got to Onc's place... had labs done... all fine. My port has been having a few pains here and there in it.... kinda feels like someone…
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Getting Info Out to Others
Hi, I am Jean and this is my lst new post! Thank you to everyone for sharing your fears, joys and news! I was touched by Buzzards post about going to share with other patients about what kind of support is available. I was dx in 3/08 with stage 4 cc. I am blessed to have a wonderful support group made up of friends and…
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AST 42 (Abnormal High) normal 11-38 ((What do you think))
How important is this number? What do you think?
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Information on Post-Surgical Infection Sought
My husband's recovery from colon cancer recurrence surgery in late November continues to be problematic. His initial diagnosis of a very limited recurrence in the abdominal wall turned out to be more extensive than thought and required a resection. A day and a half after being discharged from the hospital, it was necessary…
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Harmless Virus that can Kill Cancer.......... HUMMMMM
Harmless Virus Could Be an Answer to Cancer By MELLY ALAZRAKI Posted 11:00 AM 02/06/10 Technology, Healthcare Comments: 196Print E-mail More Text Size A A A You'd think that infecting a cancer patient with a virus would be the last thing a doctor would want to do. But what if it was a virus that attacks and kills cancer…
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something good
Hi Everyone, I thought I'd share something good in my life. Yesterday, my daughter turned 18. She is the youngest of 7 and was 12 when I was dx. I am very thankful to have made it to this mile-stone and look forward to her high school graduation in June. Sometimes I'm so overwhelmed with just trying to survive and deal…