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Probiotics
So I bought this $30 bottle of Probiotics to help with my family's immune system, this is ok to take, right? even though I'm on chemo? and it's ok for kids? The pharmacist told my hubby it be really good for people on chemo because it replenishes what chemo kills? I just want to be sure! Hugsss! ~Donna
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CT Scan-Folox6 (not working---next?)
Need advice - should we get a second opinion and where and how? My husband dx'd with rectal cancer June 09 with mets to liver. xeloda / radiation - 6 weeks - took care of symptoms. CT scan - liver mets, still Systemic chemo (mFOLOX6 / 5FU pump 48 hours / Avastin - 4 treatments CT scan today - mets left and right lobe.…
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Anybody had Immunotherapy?
I never heard on this board that somebody was undergoing onc prescribed Immunotherapy alone or together with chemo and/or radiation. Specific drugs stimulating the Immune system, Cancer vaccines, high dose of infusional Vitamin C, etc., many of these therapies approved by the FDA, successfully applied somewhere, as we…
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The Reading Room: Are Cutbacks on Surgeons Risking Patients' Lives?
This is an interesting article. Who knew? Link: Time Magazine: Are Cutbacks on Surgeons Risking Patients' Lives? Hatshepsut
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: You are on a spaceship with 2 computers. You have 2 doors, one leads to a room with the spacesuits, the other opens directly to outer space (and certain death). Both computers know which door is safe and which is not. One problem is that one computer can only tell the truth and the other can only lie. The other…
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can't reply to anyone's thread
Hi, Is anyone else having trouble with replying to other threads? I wasn't sure if this post of mine would show up or not, but thought I'd try. I've tried to reply to other threads yesterday and today and it won't work. I type my reply and then click on "submit", and absolutely nothing happens. This has never happened to…
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My restaging update... NOW WHAT?
I emailed my cancer doctor and my surgeon about a restaging of my cancer after I read some restaging information on the board. This is the repose from my chemo doctor "JONATHAN A POLIKOFF MD Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:29 AM Signed Stage is based on the original diagnosis only - hence Stage III. The postop path only showed…
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Colon cancer and Ovarian problems
I had my scans and they were o.k.except for an ovary that has a problem. The radiologist suggested an ultrasound. It is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. I am a stage IIIB. Just wondering if anyone has had a problem with colon cancer moving to the ovaries. I have read some reports that say this is rare so I am not all that…
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Limey
Same thing happened to me I could not reply to Usakat post,I just want to say that Mark is going to be so much missed, he was very active on this board when I started my journey,he was such a proud father, I admired him a lot May God give Earl courage and acceptance to continuing raising that beautiful family that Mark…
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Lite a Candle
I used to use an online lite a candle service some time ago. I just revisited this site, and lit a candle for Patti, myself, who requested prayers today and tomorrow, and to all of us. http://light-a-candle.org Blessings to all, Amy
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Rectum Cancer surgery
Im sorry my replies arnt going thru. Thanks for the ones I have received. Thanks Clift, it was nice to hear from you. My dad is gonna be 84. Did chemo and rad last year. cancer tumor shrunk and no cancer for almost 11 months. Cancer cells are back and now we are doing surgery. Any help with the process will be great, We…
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Friday Riddle
NO GOOGLING OR SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET ALLOWED!!! RIDDLE: You are on a spaceship with 2 computers. You have 2 doors, one leads to a room with the spacesuits, the other opens directly to outer space (and certain death). Both computers know which door is safe and which is not. One problem is that one computer can only tell…
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HOPE YOU GOT MY REPLIES
I WROTE BACK TO YOU BUZZARD AND A FEW MORE, HOPE YOU RECIEVED IT LET ME KNOW...LISA
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The Reading Room: "A Place Where Cancer is the Norm"
This article appeared in this morning's NY Times. Link: NYTimes: A Place Where Cancer is the Norm-MD Anderson Hatshepsut
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Leslie
Everyone should read the post that Leslie wrote back to me...The Blog by Dana Jennings is great insight on several things while he is dealing with cancer himslef... Thanks Leslie it was very interesting and funny and sooo true... Check out my post does it ever end..................JULIE
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Heartfelt day....
My grandkids were here this weekend, and when it was time for them to leave my grandaughter Taylor age 10, was crying and she didn't want to leave me. I just kept thinking what will she do when I am gone (I know, but Mark's passing has me thinking). We are very close. I practically raised her and when Mom (my daughter) was…
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Mark-dear friend....
I couldn't reply to any post, so I will do my own... I was just thinking of Mark the other day, and the wonderful kind soul that he is. He truly was a guiding light in this stormy sea called cancer. Please send my hugs to the family. With great sadness, Kathi
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Mark - so sorry
I can't seem to reply either. While I didn't know Mark personally, he seemed like such a nice guy and always so concerned about his kids. I am so sad to hear this. Rest in peace, Mark. And all my best to your partner and children. Betsy
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Mark - Limey
Thank you Katie for letting us know about Mark. I was hoping he would find the cure he was looking for. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time. Heaven has another ANGEL! Sue
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SUGAR GOOD OR BAD?????
I am having a big debate with my girlfriend about this issue. She thinks it don't matter how much sugar I eat as far as effecting my cancer. I, on the other hand, feel like this is a fuel for the fire. Cancer thrives on sugar from what I have read. I don't want to feed the POS that is making my life difficult. Who is…
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ALL DISCUSSION BOARDS AFFECTED
jUST CHECK THE BREAST CANCER BOARD AND A FEW OTHERS AND THEY ARE ALSO HAVING DIFFICULTY POSTING REPLIES. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL GET BETTER SOON. I MISS YOU ALL ALREADY. SORRY THIS IS IN CAPS... TOO LAZY TO TYPE IT OVER. GOOD NIGHT FRIENDS DEBBIE (gramma)
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Poo, Poo, Damn you, Poo!
Hi everyone. OK, we all have some sort of poo issues. I'm just about ready to pull my hair out and I need advice. I am a 5.5 year stage 3 rectal cancer survivor. 95% of rectum removed along with 18 or so inches of colon and an assortment of various female parts while he was at it :-). So, I figured the first year or so…
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Alter egos help power 6-year-old's recovery after liver transplant (Sweet Story for Today)
Costumed boy a super patient Alter egos help power 6-year-old's recovery after liver transplant By Helena Oliviero The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 7:57 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009 When 6-year-old Jonah Henneberg was asked if he needed anything to make his hospital stay more comfortable, the boy with a swollen tummy who…
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MY DAD
HI EVERYONE I HAVENT BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 9 MONTHS. SOME OF YOU MAY REMEMBER MY STORY. MY 83 DAD HAS RECTUM CANCER. LAST YEAR AROUND THIS TIME HE DID RADATION AND CHEMO. THE TUMOR SHRUNK AND HE DID WELL WITH TREATMENT. HE HAS SINCE THEN WENT FOR TEST EVERY 3 MOS AND UP TILL NOW HAS NO SIGN OF CANCER CELLS UNTIL YESTERDAY. YES…
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New to Board - Looking for your wisdom
Greetings everyone. I am new to this board, but not to cancer. I am a 12 year breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with locally advanced (8 positive lymph nodes) and a large tumor, but after a year of very aggressive treatment, I have been NED ever since. I am looking for advice for my brother-in-law. He was diagnosed…
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Neuropathy
While waiting at the ONC office last week, I read the even one glass of alcholic beverage interferes with your nerves, making your neuropathy worse. They do not advice that you drink alhoholic beverages if you are having problems with neuropathy, even a glaa of wine.
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Chemo or not to Chemo
I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op. Stage 2 in my ascending no lymph node involvement 0 for 37, but there were cells in the lymph channel. I'm 39 year old and my cousin (a colon rectal surgeon) thinks I should definitely have chemo. I had my first oncologist appointment and he's not sure. The Onco believes the data says chemo has…
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Need a little advice/encouragement please
Recap: Dx 10/07 Stage IV. 3 surgeries & 6 mos. of FOLFOX w/ Avastin. 15 mos. of NED. My PET scan in July showed a 4mm node in my lung that did not light up and was too small to biopsy. Followed up with CT scan in Sept. 4mm node the same but several small spots in both lungs too little to even measure. So my oncologist said…
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PLEASE HELP ME
Ok so i put a post on here before and i guess my page got deleted...idk but i need help with a paper i have to write in biology...this paper will make me or break me. I need to do an interview with someone who has had or has colorectal cancer. I would be so greatful. Thank you so so so much! Megan
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I could not resist....
I couldn't resist posting pics of my family on my expressions page. :)