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Question about K-RAS
Can someone tell me exactly what the K-RAS is? I just read through some of my medical records and it says I am negative for this. Is that good or bad?
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To Be Hopeful in Bad Times
I came across this quote by the late Howard Zinn, and although taken out of context (and slightly paraphrased) it seemed apt for what we're all going through on this cancer journey. “To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history of compassion, sacrifice,…
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Posted some more of my rocks
Everybody's been asking so I posted some more of my rocks on my "expressions page". Have a look and tell me what you think. Life is funny sometimes Brooks
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Anyone familiar w/ the Gerson Institute or other nutritional cancer treatments?
Hi, Talking about alternative/nutritional treatments here... anyone familiar with the Gerson Institute?- it's in San Diego, but there's a bigger clinic in Mexico, as well. A woman from my church had breast cancer several years ago, never took chemo or had the recommended lumpectomy. She went down to the Gerson Institute in…
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Calling all female readers and posters...........
This is not cancer related, but want to know if any of the female gender has or is going through what I am and to see what your doctor(s) recommended. I started my period late in life (16 or 17 yrs) and was good to go for many years. After having my son and few years later I started to have irregular periods and spotting…
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HELLO from cabo, quick question
Can I get a lymthathic massage???? Is that bad for me???? A Hrebal wrap?
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Stage III & IV Survivor call !!
Hi !!! I'm starting a journal....and I tried to go back to get this info, but is taking me 4 ever !!! Could you reply just telling us how long have you been NED ? ( just the years..) Besides, is always good to re write this info so the newbies know all about us ..... Thanks,thanks, thanks
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juicing question
How long is it ok to keep my juicer juice in the fridge before it goes bad/losses nutritional value.
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Took the plunge..
Well I finally tood the juicing plunge. I did some research and finally decided on what type of juicer I wanted to get, and ordered it on Sunday and when I got home from work, it was sitting on my front porch. So excited!! I have had a recurrence in my liver, and I was devastated. I am back on treatment, and will be having…
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Well isn't that curious?
Doctors appointments all day today. Still in the indecisive stage of whether or not the liver resection can occur on Friday. So all the pre-op stuff was necessary so I wouldn't lose my spot on the schedule. Consult with the surgeon tomorrow will answer the question. I had a MRI last Friday and a CT today. At the onc.…
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Scan Saturday
:)Keep me in your thots and prayers my CEA is 1.9-2.2 and never got higher then 64(pre surgery)
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ct results--update!!!
I went for results of Ct scan yesterday, and they found out why I am in such pain. The radiation has inflamed my bile duct. They siad this happens in 1/2 of 1 %. Just my luck. The tumor has shrunk already though significantly in just a month. They want to do the left side but need to wait til the bile duct is not pissed…
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I am NED! Yes. Hooray!
I went to the onc today and he said no cancer. I will return in 2 months for another lab check. I am so happy. Thanks for all of your good thoughts and wishes!
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blood work
Hi, everyone, hope everyone is having a good day. I do have a few questions, hopefully you can help. My husband's first and last CEA was on Nov. 17th, how often is the test repeated? He had to go for blood work today for his coumadin level and also his A1C1 test for diabetes, his family doctor also orderd a CBC w/diff. I…
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A funny from another board....
This was just too funny not to share! Enjoy! After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women – she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following…
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No radiation yipee
We got a call from the Radiology Oncologist and she said she presented my case and pathology slides to the the tumor board. There recommendation was no radiation. The tumor was too high and the stuff that was removed more than took care of what was out there. Oh happy day! Now just 5 more folfox treatments to go. I also…
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Colostomy 101...remember rule #1
I forgot rule number 1 from my colostomy training.... 1. NEVER multi-task when changing your bag/wafer...especially on chemo day OUTCOME - you are tired and chemo brain sets in- and when you need to take a long nap after changing your wafer and bag before the nap MAKE SURE YOU CLOSE THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG... oopse...guess…
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Extreme Make Over
Watched the show and cried like a baby that was one of the best ones I have seen. she has the courage to fight the hard fight but more importantly she was the voice of all of us in the battle I am so glad I watched hope all of you did too. Louann
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Had Sir Spheres procedure on Wed.
Went in at 7am, sir spheres procedure around 9:30. Two hours in and 4 hr. recovery. I have to say that when they administered the sir spheres I did feel it and it was very painful. I was told it took a lot of pain meds. and versed to knock me out. I know as soon as I felt the pain and started yelling I was knocked out…
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Liver Pre-op Question
Hi, I am wondering what happens during "pre-op" of liver surgery. My sister is scheduled for liver surgery on 2/4, but has pre-op 2/3. Her PET did show "uptake" in the peritoneal area, but the tumor board gave the green light. Is there a chance they would say no after pre-op? This has happened once before, but it was pre…
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Degradation of joints ? anyone have any dealing or knowledge of this
It seems that since chemo has ended my joints seem to be degrading to not severe but close to it pain and stiffness. Every joint I have is sore and stiff and seems to be getting worse by the week. Is it that I am so sedentary that I am folding ? I don't feel like exercising because of being so sore. especially in my knees…
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Raise CRC awareness with an ad or video and WIN!
Raise CRC awareness with an ad or video and win! Your print or video public service announcement to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and its prevention could be a winner. The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada will award $2,500 for the best video and $1,000 for the best print ad that reduces colorectal cancer by…
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Anyone heard from Sonia32 lately?
Has anyone heard from or about Sonia32 lately? I'm worried about her. We used to exchange PM's and emails and she hasn't answered any lately. I know that last time I talked w/ her, she had separated from her husband and was living (I think) with her father. She had been dealing with depression and was working on changing…
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Does everyone feel comfortable with caregivers here?
I have recently joined after lurking for a couple of months and the information, spirit, and courage of this group is so heartwarming. I am just learning to use the website and prior to today did not even realize that there was a special section for caregivers .... is it acceptable for me to post questions here on behalf…
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Hope for newbies
I haven't posted for ages but this board was a lifeline when I was first diagnosed in February 2007. I've just had the results of my annual scan: ALL CLEAR! Such a relief ... I don't think much about cancer these days but once a year, when I have a scan, the Great Fear grips me once again ... After surgery I was told that,…
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Shoulder pain
When I was in the outpatient facility last week I met one of my CC friends who had an HAI pump implanted the same time as my liver surgery (Feb 2009). He had a sling on his arm and over his shoulder. I asked him what happened and he said that he had had pain in his shoulder and it turned out that the rotator cuff was…
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made it through open surgey at Cleveland clinic!
Had open surgery done on Monday..opened me up from just below the sternum to the pelvic bone....took the tumor that was in my rectum and took out some lymph nodes in the upper pelvic area....Chemo to follow..this clinic is amazing to say the least. please take time to check out their colorectal unit..it is top notch!! Im…
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In a state of what to do
Sorry to bother you - but I am in a state of what to do.....and I just need another shoulder...not sure what rock to pick up and move and carry with me......(must be a rock theme today - just 4Brooks - love your rock painting idea) While on radiation - and Xeloda - I began to have the foot tingles - on both feet....doesn't…
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Kimby Can We Talk
Thanks for your supportive message. Can I ask a few questions about your treatment? You can reach me at steven.rushbrook@aig.com Steve2010
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New to forum
Hi everyone. My name is Pat and I am a new member. I actually found this site as I was googling "nose-bleeds + chemo". Glad it brought me over to your forum as I see that nosebleeds are common with chemo. I have been reading lots of the threads and many of them have been helpful to me.Thanks! I had surgery in October,…