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All the prayers are working
I am not quite ned but I am about as close as you can get. Liver - Almost complete resolution. Pelvis - All clear. Abdomen - still some lymph involvement with low activity. The good news is I will be off the erbitux. The bad news is I will still have 3 more months to go on a different regimen to get me completely ned. The…
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Stage 4 Colon Cancer
My father refuses to take his medications, he is not able to eat without throwing up, he has constant phlegm and he is hardly taking any liquids. I am scared. He was given a suppository for nausea so that he could keep food down, but he only takes very little food perhaps 2 mini bites of whatever we can convince him to…
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For Sundance - Craig
Hi Craig, Was just reading Phil's thread about your upcoming thoracotomy, and saw that you have a CT scan tomorrow and follow-up with onc on the 14th. I just wanted to wish you the best Craig, and let you know I will be praying for you and sending all good thoughts and energy your way. Hope all goes well. Like your picture…
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Romance - What do you do?
Since so many of us women have issue with romance and intimancy pre and post treatments, I thought it would be a good idea to pass along what has helped to keep the romance going? Here is what we have done: a) Sexy teddies b) White muscle t-shirt only c) Watching movies d) Bath with bubbles and candles e) Beach atmoshpere…
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Got My PET/CT Results Today.......OH MY GOSH!!!!!
I am still in shock.... a FANTASTIC shock. Onc said the 15+ nodules in my lungs have all decreased to a "VERY LITTLE" status. I mean that as far as size is concerned. I did have 2 that were a little over an inch and 1 that was almost 2". Now ALL pea sized or smaller. My liver had 4 spots. 1 of those was large and against a…
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Friday Riddle
NO GOOGLNG OR SEARCHING THE INTERNET ALLOWED :) !! RIDDLE: You manufacture brain wave entrainment CDs for companies that sell self-improvement products. You are at the post office, with ten boxes of them ready to close up and ship out, but you have a problem. Nine of the boxes contain CDs that are designed to put the…
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Son of a cancer patient, just wanted to share something with some of you guys....
I was hesitant to do this but I figure me and my brothers didn't create one for no one to see, basically as some of you might know, my mom passed away last week and lost her fight with cancer...she fought dearly but the monster took over. I wish all the rest of you great success with your journeys. No one really knows each…
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Had acupuncture on Monday & Folfiri yesterday
I'm losing it (my kids tell me that regularly!), but I don't remember if I already commented on another thread about the acupuncture I had since Monday- forgive me if I'm repeating myself! It went well and it was the first time I had acupuncture. Since I wasn't having any chemo side effects at the time, we focused on my…
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Rectal Cancer
Hello Everyone I'm very new here. I would just like to get in touch with people who have had a permanent Colostomy. I'm a married 49 year old woman. I was told that I must have one now. To be performed in early July. I am so terrifed about this whole operation. I have no idea what to expect or what to do. Although I will…
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Fever blister
I have a fever blister that starts on the outside of my lip and goes all the way through to the inside. Now my magic mouth wash will probably work for the inside, if I can make it swish there, but what should I use on the outside of my lip? Debbie
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PET Results Tomorrow.... Nervous
I said nervous... not scared. But why is it all the sudden my entire stomach has all these symptoms going on??? Like pain that wasn't there b4..... bumps...cramps.... and of course I am sitting here saying "please don't let it be anything new" Okay... maybe I am just freaking out. I am feeling positive. I went in for my…
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*drum roll on NED*
Have to keep it up for 48 hours. My CEA was done today- he will know in 48 hours and call me. I am not worried- He said, "look, you have had a clear colonoscopy in Feb, a non-existent CEA in April, a clean as a whistle CT scan in June- if this CEA is still very low, I am not going to want to see you back for 6 months...."…
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NED is still my friend
Just got back from my ONC appointment. My 6 weeks check up and all is clear. I dont have to do any more test for 2 months, I am excited, that is one less thing off my plate. My prayers continue for everyone here on this board and everyone that suffers from this beast. It has changed my life forever. Thanks to everyone here…
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Question? 5FU or Xeloda.... difference and side effects
I was discussing this with the makers of Xeloda and of course they are bias on their opinion. I knew I could get it straight from ya'll Jennie
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My clinical trial scrapped for now
I met with my interventional radiologist today. He wants me to wait on the clinical trial a few months. He assured me today that he could "for sure" ablate all but one of my tumors and he felt like he could get the other one but wasn't going to say until he tried. I'm being scheduled for treatment next week. he says I…
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Reading Room - Study: Weightlifting helps breast cancer survivors
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20090812/4a839dd0_3ca6_1552620090813410735044
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Aug 12th is going to be a great day!!
I just know this! I have my quarterly oncologist appointment in the afternoon. Expecting a CEA test and a "let me feel those nodes!" exam. Good Luck tomorrow Eric! I will be rooting for good news to come your way! Root!Root! Who else has an appointment we can holler about tomorrow?
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Pulmonary Embolism and Infected Port
Had both at once and ended up in intensive care last week. Now they're saying I can never have a port again and I have to get a picc line instead. Does anyone have a picc line and do I have a choice on where it's placed? I had a temporary one in the hospital and I was miserable with it.
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Aspirin for crc
The study says taking aspirin decreases your chance of dying from colon cancer 30%. I read the results of the study and I'm not convinced of everything it says, but even a 1% would saves thousands of lives. aspirin absolutely kills my stomach, but I'm gonna give some a try.
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The Reading Room: Isotope Shortage Means A Healthcare Crisis
For the many people on this board whose doctors use scans to monitor their health: LATIMES: Isotope Shortage Means A Healthcare Crisis Hatshepsut
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leg cramps
hello hope everyone is doing good,i am having some problems with my legs.the nurse did tell me when the chemo was over the side effects would get worse before getting better. i am 4 weeks out of chemo and having bad cramps in my calves,they feel as though they are cramping up when i walk and i cant hardly even walk because…
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Reading Room - Any spread of breast cancer raises risk of return
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20090812/4a824c50_3ca6_1552620090812-725207315
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Caregiver distressed
Hi folks, New to this board and CRC. This past December, my wife was diagnosed with CRC with mets to the Liver. She is age 50 and had no symptoms until pain on the right side. A medi-port was installed and she was given Folfox 6 with Avastin. Her response seemed very good, numbers were good and the tumors appeared to be…
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Gong for Round 11
Off to get my round 11 of treatment, hopefully it's shrinking whatever is laying on my liver. Well let you all know what my CEA level is at, hopefully it stayed the same .2. Praying for NED!
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For Buzzard
Hi Buzzard, We don't know each other, but I have seen your posts on the boards. This morning I am sitting at work reading back over old threads, and I came across a post from a young girl "Sophie" who posted that her mother had passed away. She apparently is not from this country, and is alone in this world. Everyone who…
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Where is Buzzard?
Buzzard? I haven't seen ya since I got out of the hospital, are you ok? whatcha been up too?? Hugssss! ~Donna
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New Jersey Semi~Colons?
Hello, Just inquiring about site members in NJ. Thanks
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PET/CT today
Get results Thursday. This is my first test since DX. Hopefully I will see improvements. Onc said we will discuss options at this time. Regardless..... I am not scared & I will continue to fight. Wish me luck and I will take all prayers..... Thanks guys Jennie
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Liver surgery delayed
Well, I was eager to progress to liver resection surgery and get on with my path to a cure. Liver surgery is supposed to be the "Gold Standard" of care. Before surgery it was suggested I go to Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC for a second opinion. The result; the experts thought I should hold off on surgery and try 3-months…
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Teenagers UGH
Boy oh boy all I am good for anymore is my car and my money......I have a 18 year old daughter and let me tell you UGH UGH UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! All she can think about is her boyfriend (of 1 year and 1/2 years).... I really miss doing things with her but I also know thats life...I do remember what its like to be 18…