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Cancer and Diet: Juicing/Smoothie Recipes and Discussion
With Emily's permission and in the interest of creating an easy-to-find juicing/smoothie "archive," I'm re-posting the recent juicing discussions here. Juicing Recipes and Discussion More Juicing Recipes and Discussion Even More Juicing Recipes and Discussion More and More Juicing Recipes and Discussion Hatshepsut
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colostomy question
I know i have told you that my husbands stomach has been very painful lately and that he looked bloated. When i told the dr he said that with colostomy and illeostomy there can be pain.. But today it is bleeding ALOT out of the colostomy and it usually never puts out anything.. Could this be more of a cancer thing or more…
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FINALLY a follow-up colonoscopy!!!!
I have been jumping through hoops to get this colonoscopy for six months! It looked like it wasn't going to happen, but i guess i bitched enough to finally get some results because they called a few minutes ago, and it's scheduled for FRIDAY!! I don't even have the golytly yet, but hey, i'm not complaining. The only thing…
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Thank You All
Hi. I would like to thank everyone of you for being an inspiration to me since March 2009. I was 42 years old and DX with Stage 4 cc mets to liver and lung. I went through a month of terror not eating, sleeping or living. I was terrified and felt hopeless. I went to Sloan-Kettering and had a very netative Dr. Luckily my…
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spirulina
I've ordered a bunch of stuff to make a photobioreactor (don't get spooked, it's just a sealed environment for nurturing algae) for growing spirulina. I want to go on a low calorie algae diet for a month in the spring. I've tried raw spirulina in the past and really like it. I bought enough stuff to make two. I was…
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No spot here!!!!!
Hello my friends. I wrote a couple weeks ago about a .7 cm spot on my liver that appeared on my recent CT scan. I was stage 3 colon cancer; 4/08 with 1 positive node out of 18. Well I had a series of bloodwork that was good. Doctor started to have me wait 6 months to see if the spot would grow any; and then he would make a…
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The Spirituality, Prayer, and Meditation thread
Not to be too "me-like" but I can't look the other way forever. There is a place that has been set aside for this type of post over in the Spirituality, Prayer, and Meditation thread. I totally understand that prayer for many, is a part of the support. That is why there is a section just for that. I know this is not a…
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Life News
My husband is a HUGE sports fan (Horse racing, Redskins, LA Angels & Wash Caps), so for Christmas I got two VIP Tickets to the first Wash Caps Care Casino Night which took place on Sunday, 24 Jan. We got a room at the Hilton Hotel where the activities were taking place and got a chance to get all dressed up (cocktail…
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Craig is a frigging train wreck!
I saw your video. You must have won the lottery in a past life! Now things are catching up with you.
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Another Subject Needs Answers.... When does Chemo Stop??? Ever???
I am kinda confused. I went NED Dec 1st. Totally estatic. I thought chemo would end and My life would go back to as normal as possible. What I didn't expect is for my Onc. to tell me I would NEVER be chemo free. That I am stage IV and I have to realize I have a chronic illness like diabetis... no cure...only treatment. He…
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Informative Cancer Site
http://www.cancerquest.org/index.cfm?page=5302&lang=english
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What to Eat during chemo....... Interesting info
Food is often a challenge with chemotherapy. Can you choose certain foods to lessen the impact of chemo side effects? Are there foods you should eat or avoid during chemo? How can you maintain your nutrition so you can tolerate the chemo and fight your cancer? I've invited Natalie Ledesma, MS, RD, an Oncology dietitian to…
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Annabelle41415 (Kim)
Kim, You had your procedure done today and hopefully you will be able to post good news later this evening. Hope all is well. I have been thinking of you. Amy
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Health Topics in Jax, FL
My sister has been watching some Health Topics show in her area and she's thinking of me like a rock star! A few days ago their focus was the "Chemo Bath" which you might remember I had done in May of 09. Today's was Microwave Ablation, which I just had done! Wonder what the next topic will be?!!!
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Unexplained diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever that spikes not related to chemo, anyone else had thi
My brother is post op colon cancer with 1 3cm tumor on the liver and 5 microscopic spots on the liver. They were able to remove everything from his colon. He just finished his 2nd treatment of fol fox two weeks ago Monday. About 3 days after being unhooked from his 5FU he started having diarrhea, severe nausea and then…
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CEA of 5 and over BEFORE SURGERY,,,, Have you heard this?
I was looking up natural cures such as licorice and black tea and saw a doctor's article that said 'those with a CEA of 5 or higher pre surgery were four times more likely to have a recurrence of their colon cancer'. Have you ever heard such a remark? I'm sorry that I didn't save the link. Hubby's laptop caught a horrible…
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New Onco DX test for Colon Cancer
Has anyone found a doctor who actually has this new test available for Stage II patients yet? I would think some of the big national cancer centers would get it first. If anyone knows where the test is available, please post. K1
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For WinneyPooh - She Asked Me to Open a Post for Her and Ittap
WinneyPooh aka Penny is going to be in the hospital tomorrow (Monday) having her colon resected and her tumor removed - if all goes well, she says it will be a temporary illeostomy, hope I spelled that right, but you get it. She said the surgery will be about 4-hours long - she did not tell me what time the surgery was,…
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How do you get a 2nd opinion at Sloan if you've already started chemo?
My brother is stage IV with colon cancer and started chemo with his local treatment center. He has decided to start looking for a second opinion and called Sloan this morning. He was basically told because he has already started chemo to finish his chemo treatment and then call back when he's done. Hmmmm...not such a warm…
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Some new drugs that you can try now
Some or all of these drugs can be used alone or in combination with what you are already taking. Some are very expensive but many have shown to improve responses to treatment even after it has stopped working. Some or all of these are have just recently been approved or tested for colon cancer. Tarceva Iressa Alitma onxal…
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Has anyone heard from Roy(Shrevebud) ?
I am wondering if anyone has heard from Roy? He joined in August 2009. I have wondered about him and I sent him a PM a couple of days ago. Haven't heard back.
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Squamous carcinoma
Hi folks. I am here to post to get some information for a friend. She was just diagnosed with a squamous anal carcinoma. I know that these are usually an adenoma, but her's was caused by a botched surgery many years ago, so this sort of cancer in this location is rare. She is in the very early stages of investigation (CT &…
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hello everyone
hi everyone. I have been posting for a while, but haven't really "formally" introduced myself to the board.I have added a picture of myself and my sister. (I am the one in the striped shirt, she with the tye dye.) If any of you have read my page you know that my sister has stage IV cc. She was diagnosed in March, 2009. I…
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Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winner is PGLGreg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: RIDDLE: never was, am always to be, No one ever saw me, nor ever will And yet I am the confidence of all To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball ANSWER: Tomorrow
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What to Eat during chemo....... Interesting info
Food is often a challenge with chemotherapy. Can you choose certain foods to lessen the impact of chemo side effects? Are there foods you should eat or avoid during chemo? How can you maintain your nutrition so you can tolerate the chemo and fight your cancer? I've invited Natalie Ledesma, MS, RD, an Oncology dietitian to…
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Thanks
I just wanted to thank everyone for responding to my post last week. I now have a game plan and will be going in for a procedure this Wed. afternoon to fix my kidneys, I also will have a new Onc. to work with when I get my kidneys working right. Anyway I want to say thank you to everyone for being there for me. Pat
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New Anal Cancer Board; Thank you Semi-colons
I just wanted to say thank you to my incredible semi-colon family. I have been so blessed to have found you. My dx is anal cancer but because there was no discussion board for it, I hung around here for a little bit, found my comfort zone and started posting. The acceptance and support has been nothing short of phenomenal!…
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Delicious and fancy schmanzy looking 'salad'
Steam Brussel sprouts until tender. Let cool. Toss with tomato pieces or cherry tomatoes. Add olive oil and red wine or balsamic vinegar (black pepper if you're so inclined). Toss again and Chill until cold. Serve in a salad bowl that is either colorful or clear glass. Add favorite salad spices on top.
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Calling All Juicers!
Hey you fabulous Semi-colons! It seems to me that there are a whole lot of folks on the boards these days who are juicing. I cannot tell you how that warms my heart since 8 years ago I was the only one (except SpongeBob who was "getting juiced"! HA!) so I felt pretty alone. Not anymore yeehaw! I'm just curious who all is…