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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. :)
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One more thing.
I went for my first after DX MRI tonite. They postponed it because they want to check and see that I can have a MRI because of a previous surgery. I almost started crying in the waiting room, and after I found out they couldn't do it, after I had changed and everything into the gown, I almost lost it completely. I told the…
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Oprah and the Black Eyed Peas - FlashMob Dance!! Very Uplifting!!!
I was watching Oprah the other day, she had the Black Eyed Peas on, and the crowd was awesome, if anyone wants to feel happy and smile, listen to the song, and watch this, it is sooooo amazing how they got 20,000 people to do this! One of the best things I've seen in a long time! (besides my kids and hubby of course lol)…
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We've all heard it, and probably said it - The book - Bright-sided:
We have all been told to think positive, look on the bright side, there's a bigger meaning behind our cancer...whatever. I saw her interviewed on some show (The Daily Show?) and it cracked me up yet struck a chord with me. Sometimes I want to feel like crap and I don't want to cheer up. Things COULD be worse but they…
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Lizbiz (Elizabeth)
Elizabeth hasn't posted since early September when she said: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I don't think I'm thriving, in fact, I've given up hope. I'm 33 years old, a newlywed, was just getting on with my career and starting to think about having a family...but I'm dying. I wish I could be…
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Dental Checkup is scheduled in 2 weeks.
My dental checkup and cleaning is scheduled in 2 weeks. Has anyone had problems while on chemo and having the cleaning & x-rays? Thanks.
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good CT results
I do feel like an old-timer as a 3 year Stage 4 survivor right now. Just got back from Stanford and Dr. saw clear scan. This is now 7 months past my 2nd lung resection. He said lets see you in about 5 months... wow..even more time. Take care all. Love Chip
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spongebob
just thinking of you and wondering how are things michelle
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Eric
Need to ask you what kind of pain were you having in your legs when you went into the hospital??? I am having a painful come and go pain in my upper left leg. Then in my calf of right leg dull pain but enough to make me change positions alot..It seems to get worse in bed at night time...Any advice would help.....Thanks…
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Wonderful things YOU say to cancer survivors (warriors)....
I'm taking from LizzyDavis on the 'stupid things' thread... I usually open with "Well, I'm here to answer questions, give out hugs, listen to ranting, and just generally be here for whatever makes this easier for you." Hugs, Kathi