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Results from very first cat scan...
Well we lucked out - the cancer has not spread. DH will have surgery and possibly 1 round of chemo and hopefully that will take care of it. Why might they do a round of chemo after the surgery? Can anyone give me information on recovery time and what happens after the surgery, and life style changes that may occur. DH…
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Over the counter drugs
Help! Although I feel pretty good most of the time, by about 5-6 pm I get gas so bad that I am afraid to go out of the house. I eat carefully6 and not at lot, at that. I suspect I expected a bit too much from the surgery as I thought after taking out two tumors I wouldn't need immodium (spelling?) or Pepcid. Wrong, at…
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Request for good vibes...
Hello everyone, I'm having another set of scans done on July 6 and would immensely appreciate any well-wishes, thoughts, prayers you can spare. I'm really tense about these as they will dictate how my treatment progresses from here on out (surgery/no surgery/clinical trial). My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone here…
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Back to feeling great
The effects of the chemo have worn off over the last few days. I feel great. I've been out mowing grass and gardening. It's really hot but I've stayed well hydrated. I hate having to wear long sleeve shirts and big hats but other than that I feel great. This is truly baffling. To be as far along as I am and feel as good as…
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I'm Halfway There
I just got disconnected today from my 4th treatment and I'm halfway done. I can't believe that I posted just not too long ago about being scared, afraid of the unknown, and being the worst part of my treatment. I have been through the first treatment ok, second was very hard, then started taking vitamin b6 and it seemed…
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The ongoing travel update...lol!
I just posted more of my Holland pics... We have visitors...3 cows are now in the back yard...one of our tennant farmers brought them over...WOW! and are they BIG!!! We traveled to Emmen, and walked thru a beautiful green forest. We then sat on the terrace and had ice cream...it was a beautiful day. We eat fish ALOT! Raw…
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My Mom - Stage IV Colon Cancer
Hi everyone, My mom was diagnosed on 6/11/2009 with Stage IV colon cancer. She is 76 years old and up until two hears ago was never sick a day in her life. She is in great shape, though she does have adult-onset diabetes and thyroid issues but these are under control. Some background information: Mom's family has a history…
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4th of July
I want to wish everyone a very happy 4th of July....Enjoy it to the fullest.....Have a great day!!!!!!! JULIE
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Question for RunnerZ
Need your insight or input please. I have always been active, running, biking, aerobics, etc., but jogging / running is what I really like, but was hoping you could help with a foot thing, I have been to the foot Doc and have a pair of orthodics (sp?), but they really don't help and have had x-rays of both feet and all…
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PET Scans question
I know truly only my Onc can answer my actual question but my husband and I are really wondering what to do here. Anyway my question is how often have you guys/gals had PET scans...especially those who are NED? We might have an opportunity for my husband to go back to work with his old company, which would provide us with…
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Scan Question
I asked the question before about how often people were getting scanned during treatment. Your answer's were different. I am wondering if any of you have had to wait after your treatments end to get scanned? John's Onc say's that after he finishes his twelve treatments he will have to wait a month and then get a scan. Has…
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THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank you so much for all the prayers, good vibes and wishes you are sending my way. If I could only express how much these are truly appreciated.
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1st 3 month checkup and lab workup......
I went in today for my 3 month lab work and my CBC was perfecto..WBC perfecto....CEA...well I will find out Thursday.....Not worried though either way, I will not let cancer or the possibility of its return bother me any more. I have made my peace, consoled my wife and spoke with all of my children and we are all ok with…
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Fawcett's death spotlights a rare cancer
My husband told me last night that NO MEDIA OR PUBLIC were allowed at her funeral, so that could be a reason why we had no media coverage. NICE ARTICLE: http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20090701/4a4aed50_3421_13345200907011965640670
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big mass
doctor told us that my husband has rectum cancer and the mass is about 4 inches and that he has to do more tests to see the stage of the cancer. what should we do?
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Prayers Requested
A little history: In October 2008 I lost my full-time job of 8 years and finally received a full-time contracted/temp position with NO benefits in March 09, making ALOT less than what I was before. In 2006 I applied and received an offer from Loudoun County Public Schools in their Constrution Dept, but turned them down due…
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#9 is today
well i go for my 9th treatment today.had a bad day yesterday ,you know one of those crying days that says i just dont want to go anymore.at least the onc is stopping me at 10 so after today only 1 more to go.hope everyone has a good day and Godbless.....johnnybegood
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Brand NEW DX for hubby
My husband was tested for colon cancer on Thursday, found out it was positive yesterday, and went in for a CAT scan of the pelvis and stomach areas to see if it has spread. Does anyone know how common colon cancer spreading is? We are so new at this - did NOT see it coming - just a routine test we thought. Anyone know of…
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Juicer Experts--Calling Emily and Scouty!
Hello. I'm trying to do a better job with vegetable juices for my husband. (My citrus juicer works well and he gets fresh citrus juice every morning, but my vegetable juicer is--at least to me--difficult to use.) I have a Breville vegetable juicer and I find it hard to use and time-consuming to clean. I also find that the…
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FDA, Cancer, Money, Kanzius
I get the first chemo treatment of my 3rd cycle today. This just burns me up, so I just need to write some thoughts down. This whole Kanzius, gold nano particle thing really isn't a new idea. Gold nano particles have been around for decades and they have been researched for cancer treatment for many years. In fact, there…
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Mexico treatment
My question is has any one ever tried the Bio Clinic in Mexico. They have some Hoxey stuff there. I went there before I even went to any doctor here as far as the chemo stuff. I had the surgery to have the mass cut out here but then went to straight to mexico. I have alot of people in my home town that has went and they…
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wrong turn
I was navigating to the colorectal discussions board and accidentally hit childhood cancers. How frigging depressing is that? I would gladly go through what I've been through to keep my son from experiencing the same.
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Chemoprevention
At my oncologist meeting we had a long discussion about this company and their approach to cancer recurrence issues; http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2562024 http://www.genomeweb.com/biotechtransferweek/ua-uc-irvine-researchers-form-company-further-develop-colon-cancer-chemopreventi?page=show (this…
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Date is SET
Wendy and I have decided to tie the knot on 9-6-09 in Las Vegas. Not sure of any other details except the date. It will be small, as we all know it is not legal, but to us it will mean the same as to heterosexual couples. Like I said not sure where or what, we are thinking of the Elvis chapel that is where my daughter got…
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Attn Everyone! Take advantage of this offer!
Hi Everyone, This info was posted awhile back by someone, but I wanted to post it now for anyone who may have missed the information. Okay, so it isn't an offer of free flatscreen TV's being given away here, but Bethesda skin care company will send anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis a free bar of their soap! **All you…
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So Much Help, Info And Support~~Thank You :)
I was seeking a connection, hope, and community. I am so happy to become acquainted with the caring spirits, funny, loving and supportive folks on this site. I read posts often, and sometimes comment, too. The sharing and support offered hear is amazing. I am here because this "beast" seems to run in my family. I have lost…
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A Big Round of Hugs :)
Thank you ladies! I can feel the hugs in your words, and i'm sending them back to all with tons of faith and gratitude :)
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Some More Funnies
ENJOY, these are cute..... My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping channels. She asked, 'What's on TV?' I said, 'Dust.' And then the fight started... ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She said, 'I want…
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It's My Birthday
I turn 45 years young today and I feel 30ish, so that is a good sign to have :) . As I sit here at work (been here since 5:00am) typing this, I am also thinking, what have I done and accomplished in these 45 years and I guess it really doesn't matter what we accomphlish in life, it is what we DO WITH LIFE that counts :) So…
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I have asked before
Has anyone heard from Limey. I worry about him a lot