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CT scan results today
Had appointment with doc today about CT scan results. That news was as good as anyone with cancer can get…no other cancer detectible. There was the caveat that it could just be too small to show up yet, but will take the news as positive anyway. I know that this board is colorectal cancer and I probably don’t really fit…
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How much more?
How much more can a body take? Lost my mother in 2006 to colon cancer. Now my 71 yrs. old father went in on June 7th, 2009 for a colonoscopy, perforated colon, emergency surgery, colonstomy, dx's Stage IV colon cancer with mets to liver, spine, both lungs. July 2nd medi port inserted. July 4th hospitalized spread to ribs.…
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Juicing Recipes
I think it would be a great idea if those of you on this board who are juicing could share your recipes with us newbies to juicing. I have purchased a couple of books but would love others opinions on what tastes good and helps keep the ugly monster at bay. Thank you!
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About my Surgery and Recovery...
Hi Everyone.. I've been OFF THE BOARD since my surgery on Dec 30th and am finally ready to come out of isolation and share my story. There were many surprises and difficulties with my 2-week stay in the hospital. I did not know, until a few days ago, how major a surgery I had. My expectation was that they would reach in…
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nail beds truning dark
I have noticed that all my nail beds are turning a very dark color has anyone else noticed it. Maybe a side effect of chemo . Just wondering if anyone else has had this and will it go back to normal after treatment stops.
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Keryx Trial Show Drug Improves Survival In Colon Cancer
* JANUARY 25, 2010, 9:09 A.M. ET Keryx Trial Show Drug Improves Survival In Colon Cancer DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (KERX) said its experimental cancer drug helped hold off disease progress and improve overall survival in patients with advanced colon cancer, according to updated results from a…
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Not so encouraging news
My mom and I went to Mayo Clinic this week looking for hope and we got the opposite. She has stage 4 cancer but they are still unsure if it started in her colon or somewhere in the GI tract. The doctor said either way they will treat her with Folfox since that is the standard treatment for GI/colon cancer. What is so…
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Cancer and Diet: Tips for a Healthier Barbeque
Here is an interesting link from M.D. Anderson giving suggestions on how to make your family's barbeque healthier: Re-Do Your Family Barbeque Hatshepsut P.S. While you are reading the piece about refining your barbeque technique, be sure to check out the item ("Valentine's Sweetest Treat") on the same page. For those of…
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We shall overcome.
Just wanted to share with you guys a song that I'm sure most of you know, but will help uplift those who haven't. The song is We Shall Overcome, and this is Bruce Springsteen doing this version. It was originally a protest song, but it's been used for fundraising efforts for Haiti, and can be applied in many occasions.…
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Side effects of Flofox
In August 2009, I was diagnoised with stage 4 colorectal cancer. Staring 2 treatments, but had to stop as rushed to hospital with abcess in rectal area and was gangrene. Rushed to Hospital of Univerisity in Phila. Spent 20 days and was released after they did a perianal debridement and colostomy. I was very sick. Since Oct…
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My CT Scans....
WoW....Well I am so humbled by all your posts to me wishing me luck and being prayers, you all bring me up when I'm feeling down, and know that I pray for each and everyone of you every day and night! My appointment with the onc was pretty much the same, except my tumors are still shrinking! Though my liver has too much…
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lisa 42
Hi everybody.I don't wont to bodering just want to ask Lisa how can I pm her about Dr.Cantrell's treatment.Wife have recurrence on her lungs and I want to ask about some details.Thanks
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Well where do I start.....
I got to Madison, and yes... froze my butt off!! :-} I met all the folks at corporate, overall a good visit with them, and finally met with my long distance supervisor of two months who took over our area from a co worker...and **** hit the fan! I had my performance review and it was not good (I was effective, but)..... ,…
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Where do I begin?
Hi, everyone; a good Friday and good weekend to you all, and you-all know what that means in our world! I am a newbie/oldie who has been lurking for days now. You seem to be, not what the doctor ordered but what I need: a caring, supportive and knowledgeable community of individuals who, like me, had a dx (I'm learning…
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JohnSFO Update
We haven't been posting much on the board lately and so I thought it time to give an update and explanation. Unfortunately, 2010 isn't really off to a good start for us either. By tomorrow, Friday, 1/22, John will have had 15 appointments or procedures so far this month, including one trip to the ER while we were…
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FOUR deaths here in less than one month
Brant, Michael and Mike49. Also, Fringetree's Daddy. This is just heartbreaking to me. I'm overwhelmed.
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repost
I just posted a long post on expressions about emotions and I hope my story gets thru, to all of you that I understand the roller coaster ride, the emotional, physical, psychological, and all the words here everyone festers to place on the board to help them find their piece of mind on the One hell of a roller coaster…
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Think I just need a hug
I will be honest, I am feeling blue. I know I can come here and get my spirits lifted back up. So I am. I went today for my surgical consult regarding a liver resection for my anal cancer metastases. I was anxious to meet the surgeon, Dr. Malafa, Head of Tumor Surgery, Moffitt/Tampa. I really liked him. I will give you a…
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snommintj, your opinion
Hello John, What do you think about the cancer treatment with phenergan: http://www.energygrid.com/health/phenergan-cancer/ http://www.health-science-spirit.com/phenergan.html Thanks and Best wishes to every body Steven
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2nd opinions dana faber, boston, ma
hello, im just wondering if there's anyone out there that has been to dana faber in boston, ma. i am going for a 2nd opinion next week. i live in nh & was told boston has more cutting edge tx. looking for any input, if you've been. diagnosed last feb w/ stage 4 colon cancer, currently undergoing chemo last ct scan wasnt…
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ASCO meeting 1/22-1/24
Hello, here is a link summarizing some of the topics discussed at the conference in Florida this weekend. Some interesting and hopeful information http://www.medpagetoday.com/mtgnbscat.cfm?sCat=23&selSub=335
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Gross colostomy question
Like many people, my colostomy is a "loop colostomy." My bypassed rectum is still fully functioning and requires a "traditional style" poop from time to time. It's usually just mucus, but yesterday I pooped out what looked like two flattened black beans. Totally gross. I laughed like crazy, but it also kind of freaked me…
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Happy Birthday Leslie (lesvanb)
Happy Birthday Leslie. 58 ??? Are you sure ? I'll be 57 in April (I feel like I'm 87). You have a great day lady. John & Paula (Your friends in Utah)
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Colon Palozza 2010
Does anyone have any information on Colon Palooza 2010 ?? When, where, agenda, etc. John
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Cancer and Diet: The Cancer Project Recipe Archive
There was a bit of a interest expressed on the thread "2behealed" in setting up a common category heading for posts on this board that relate to cancer and diet, the rationale being that it would be easier for people to find diet recipes, articles, etc. with a common search term. Our section "The Reading Room" has worked…
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I'm Baackkk...
Hi all, I want to thank all of you for your warm thoughts, prayers and cards over the last several months. You have blessed me in ways you will never know. It seems on my lowest days I'd receive a card, a phone call or an email from someone on this board. It is a wonderful thing. I'm not sure what information you got…
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Prayer (or good thought) request
I would like to ask that all of you who pray will say prayers for my sister. She has been severe pain in her breast. Two doctors examined her and didn't feel a lump. She is scheduled to have a mammogram on Monday. I know that breast cancer seldom presents itself with pain, but I do worry about this. I know that since I've…
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Time for something (not so) serious
How to Poop at Work We've all been there but don't like to admit it. We've all kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brewing down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at work, following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at…
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3 year colonscopy
Well I got my 3 year colonscopy today and it was all good. another small step but glad of the results. Chip
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four
I lost my dad, Ron, one month ago today. I haven't been able to talk about it because I can't seem to verbalize what this experience has been, and I certainly can't put into words what kind of human being he was. Believe me, I have tried and failed, but I will try again. He was sweet, funny, smart, and tough. He was…