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I tried to changed my photo
I tried to changed my photo and here is why. Today was a deep depression day. Yesterday I read about the stage 4 80% reoccurrence rate and it just got me down. This morning the Kubota, me and the chainsaw went into the snow filled woods to cut a load of firewood. The woods are a wonderful place to get your head on…
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Survivor's Anthem
Don't know how many country fans there are on here. Just heard a song ('I'm Alive', by Kenny Chesney feat. Dave Matthews) that speaks volumes. It's probably been out for a while, but just heard it the other day. Really inspirational, check it out! -DJ
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Bleeding - is it ever NOT CRC?
Hi friends. I posted a few days ago about my problem. I do have an appointment with a GI doctor on the 16th. I have spent a great deal of time reading this board and have completely freaked myself out. I'm wondering if there ever is a time when rectal bleeding the bright red kind, does NOT mean CRC? It seems that a…
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Update on recovery
I do not know how to update a post other than to post a new one. I just returned from being with my sister in the hospital as she recovers from her what was supposed to be liver surgery. They found too much peritoneal disease and liver disease to resect but they did find blockage in her colon (again) and were able to…
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question
Hey All, I know you guys might going to hate me now as I know this is the wrong site but since I know many of you already, I feel more comfortable asking here Angelbaby and others...how do you guys get over of a loved one? I know this is really bad to ask here, where you guys are going through this whole stupid cancer,…
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Interesting article
I just read an interesting article online. Here's the link: http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/this-virus-could-be-the-answer-to-cancer/19344145/?icid=main|hp-desktop|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyfinance.com%2Fstory%2Fthis-virus-could-be-the-answer-to-cancer%2F19344145%2F. Sorry, I know there's a better way to post a…
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News item on colorectal cancer drugs now and in develoopment for tomorrow:
"There are today 270 (234) companies plus partners developing 330 (270) drugs targeting colorectal cancer in active development......" according to a "businesswire.com" article dated 2/8, entitled :"Research and Markets:Colorectal Cancer Drug Pipeline Update 2010...." which is basically a CD-ROM that I think…
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Sonic boom has gone away. ;- )
One of my neuropathy symptoms was a 'sonic boom' in my feet when I bent my neck down. It's listed as a 'not so common' side effect of Oxi. Well, it's gone away! I 'think' the feeling in my skin on my legs between my knees and ankles is almost normal again. Chemo ended 5 months and 3 weeks ago so looks like I might be back…
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novalis?
Has anyone here, heard of, or been treated by Novalis Tx. It's a type of radiation therapy similar to cyberknife. Supposedly it can build complex shapes with it's beams. Meaning it can deliver a very high dose of radiation to any shape tumor without too much damage to surrounding tissue. It also has a function for treating…
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Next treatment plan
I'm going to be lazy and just post from my journal here below. I had my oncologist appointment yesterday. After my allergic reaction and ER trip last tx, my family wants me in the hospital for chemo. No one wants the responsibilty if I have a worse reaction. My husband says he won't be able to go to work - he'll be a…
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Help with nausea please
Ok so I just got off the phone with my onc and she told me I have exhausted all anti- nausea meds. I have tried zofran, ativan, emend and compazine. All work until disconnection day. That when it's all down hill. Can anyone tell me if there is any other medication I can try or other remedy that works. I have chemo tomorrow…
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lisa42 palomar medical in escondido
that's where it's at
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Lisa42 you might be in luck
San Diego is the first city to offer Novalis Tx with exac-trac. They've only been doing it for 2 weeks. To make a long story short, they can treat a tumor in your lung while you're breathing. They can also treat tumors as small as 3mm. You should definitely look them up. From what the reviews say, this could be a great…
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anyone help me ...........
hi everybody. my mom had died on 12/0/2k9 due to colon cancer(descending).doctors had recognized it on 10days before the date she was died.she had shifted to MIC. i am not able to know the reason what had happen when is undergone Colonoscopy test. it was happen on 12/1/2k9 at 12:30pm. she was anesthetize before the test…
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Local Excision vs Surgery
Hello, everyone. I am new to this group but need some information and support. Has anyone had the local excision? I am 62 and in good health except for my rectal cancer. It was discovered in October, went through chemo/radiation. Radiation has almost destroyed the tumor, just a spot now. The surgeon initially thought…
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Trish07
you have not posted here for a while. Please updated how your hubby is doing. Take care.
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CA 19.9
hi there, Can anyone advice me, i rececntly did my CA 19.9 test that show 35u/ml. what is range should be for this CA19.9 test.... when i check my blood record its say 1u/ml to 31 u.ml... if its above 31u/ml like 35 u/ml... is that bad... Yas
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Have you heard this remark?
A gal on colon club said her onc told her she was 'out of the woods' after her scan at 2 years. He said (and I still cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong with the quote commands): QUOTE: With Stage III cc, 80% of all recurrences occur within the first 2 years. 19% occur within the 2nd- 5th year and 1% occur within years…
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not looking good- Saturday update
Hi, Many of you know I've been on Dr. Cantrell's treatment of interferon and Lovastatin since mid December. I'm due for my next PET/CT scan on Dec. 10th (I had said before the 12th, but it just got moved up to the 10th). I've been getting bloodwork done with a CEA every couple of weeks. Just got my bloodwork results back…
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Back to reality!!
Today is my birthday and my last day in CABO. We had such a great time this week, but the time went by soooooooo fast! Boarding that plane in the am. Chat with you later! Raquel
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New To Site w/Questions about hands, feet, port, eyes, fatigue, and so forth:
Hello. I am new to this site and needed opinions from others taking chemo treaments. I was diagnosed w/stage 3 colon cancer. I get chemo every other Monday and I just had finished my 3rd treatment out of 12. I have been having some strange side effects. My hands have turned black inside; they are swollen; numb; and hurt to…
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Any Women Warriors Want to Try a Triathlon? (or 5k)
Hi you awesome women of the Semi-colons! If there are any of you that are secretly harboring a desire to embrace your inner athletic goddess and up the ante on your exercise regime, there is a Women's Only Triathlon hosted by Iron Girl, and IF you're a cancer survivor they will waive your entry fee ($95!!)if you write them…
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Ah, the Dutch...my latest adventure:Baking!!!
I am attempting to bake bananna bread here in The Netherlands...now, the first hurdle was to find measuring spoons I could understand...Theelepel and Eetlepel just don't cut it, and most recipes here measure spices and leavening stuff (baking powder, etc) by weight in grams. But, each spice can weight different amounts, so…
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Is it common to have a constant stomach ache with an ILLE
I have had a constant stomach ache with my ILLE so fr, going on two weeks, is this normal, I am drinking only water, milk and cranberry juice ( to help with my unrinary tract infection) eating samll meals and nothing after 7pm. Any thoughts? Live, Laugh< play Winney
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CEA on Monday
Feburary- the CEA and colonoscopy month- I have now been off of chemo for a year, NED for 20months. oh joy So I will see my onc on Monday- haven't even seen him since August. I am not actually worried- just anxious- just the thought of the office brings on the dry heaves. Need a valium before going I guess. Not sure on the…
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Good, no GREAT results!!
Hello - we are back from Houston and everything went great! Bloodwork was good and CT was clear. The only 'area of concern' was on the PET scan. There was a small area that showed up between the chest cavity and lungs BUT, I happened to pull a muscle right in that area the Friday night before we left for Houston packing…
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anyone experience sore throat
Monday will be my 5th treatment. I had a pedicure on Friday and afterwards went walking through the mall for a long time. Later I began to feel my throat being sore. I also notice a sore throat before and during the first 3 days of the 4th treatment. Just wondering if anyone experienced the 'sore throat'...
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Dog bit my Power Port
We have a 6 month old Maltese pup. She was on my chest while I was laying down watching TV biting at my pipe lighter thru my shirt pocket. All of a sudden she found another “lump” to bite. She got her jaws around that damn Power Port and bit hard. Talk about hurt. Mine has been a strange journey. I think they need a…
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See What Happens When You Have Easy Winters :)
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC 959 AM EST THU FEB 4 2010 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL- NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE- PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-EXTREME…
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Will You Watch the Super Bowl?
I toned down my wording so as not to offend, but I usually call it the Stupid Bowl. Am I the only person who doesn't like football? Oh, I'll watch 'Facing the Giants' and cry through half the movie, cheering for the boys to win State, but that's as far as football gets with me. Who do you want to win?