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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…
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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…