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I'm an advocate, but not sure I'm doing enough
Hello everyone.....first off, thank you to all the people on this board who have been so inspiring. I joined a few weeks ago when my father was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. I took my father home from Mt. Sini this past Friday after 11 days. Prior to discharge, we met with the surgeon and the oncologist to discuss…
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post-op pain.
Hi everyone, I had my resection and temp ileostomy 6 days ago. I am taking percocet for pain, but I wish I had something else to take for breakthrough pain, is there anyone out there who took more than one med for pain control.. Also, I am overweight, so my tummy is bigger, I had to go out and buy a girdle for support…
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My turn, NED!
Yesterday I had a long session with my doctor. We laid out the plan for the LAST chemo week, starting June 15. We will continue the 30% reduction of the 5FU as I seemed to tolerate that better last month, compared to the April session that tried to kill me! Then we talked about my future...doesn't that sound wonderful? I…
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DONE WITH CHEMO
I am all done with the CHEMO, thank GOD!!! Now its the wait and more test to see if the cancer is still gone. Please keep me in your prayers!!! Its been a long 6 months, now I need to work on getting my energy up in hopes to make it back to work within the month. My head doc has me on some new meds and they seem to be…
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Question about liver
I am a Stage 3 colon cancer survivor (2 years now) and still NED! But, I just came from the oncologist with my Daughter in Law and she has Stage 4 cancer in the liver: GIST tumor. (we think the origin was in the stomach) Just made me sick to hear that. 29 years old and 3 small kids. Anyway, I know that a few of you have…
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Tips for first rounds of doctor's appts after ending chemo
Hello all I'm heading to Salt Lake later this week and the Huntsman Cancer Institute for my first rounds of doctor's visits after ending chemo, meet with my GI surgeon for a rectal exam, meet with my medical oncologist who does my second opinions regarding monitoring etc. I'd love some practical tips on what to be sure to…
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Emily (2BHealed)
Emily.........Please see diet vs chemo post.......
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needing some positive feedback please
hi yall.my 1st time here....my younger sister was diagnosed with stage iv colon cancer on may 14th and has multiple nodules in her liver,she had the colon surgery they took out alot of her colon,,she has always been healthy (non smoker or drinker) she is 41 has a son 13 a daughter 10 and husband of 20 plus years..she has 5…
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Second Chemo Done
Yesterday got disconnected from second chemo treatment. This time the cold sensitivity lasted in my throat almost 3 days instead of one hour and the cold sensitivity to my hands is still there as of last night. I was holding a glass of cold water and almost dropped it. It felt like pins shooting through my fingers and…
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Newbie here
I am the newbie here in this board.I am so lucky to find this board.I registered for my husband.Our case is a kind of different.I am asian,right after I arrived the U.S for a month,my husband was diagnosed with rectal cancer.It was big shock to both of us.Since I just arrived the U.S, everything is new to me, English is my…
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Friday Riddle Answser
RIDDLE: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Arrange the numbers 1-9 in the above squares (could not copy the squares) so that it adds up to 15 in all directions(horizontal, vertical, and diagonal). Use each number only once. ANSWER: 6 7 2 1 5 9 8 3 4
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1st Visit to Onc......... Got a Surprise... Lung Surgery??
Hey Everybody...... I FINALLY got to meet my onc. after waiting 6 1/2 weeks. To my surprise he was a very knowledgeable and kind man. (Comparing him to the rest of the team).... He asked me what I had been told about my cancer.... In a nutshell... They said I had 1 spot on my liver and multiple spots on my lungs. The Onc.…
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Need to connect with anyone who has a Colostomy for rectal cancer. I have to get a permanent one.
Please someone share your experience with this operation. I am desperate to know what to do what to expect and how to cope and get through with it.
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Will be thinking of everyone tonight
Well- I am walking tonight at the relay in Richmond, MO---for my Mom- cc- surviving the fight of this ugly beast; and, also for my grandfather- lung cancer- who lost his fight many years ago. It is so strange that they were both diagnosed around the same time of Thanksgiving several years apart- but my grandfather's fight…
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Vicki Co
Vicki Yes I would like to meet with you I also went to Phila school I ended up graduating from Dover in 78 though just keep me posted of when you will be in town Sheri22
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new to the board
I am 59 and recently diagnosed stage 3 rectal cancer. I have 8 days left of radiation and chemo. I feel like I am still in shock. The plan is for me to have surgery later (4-6 weeks after end of radiation )I have had apt with surgeon at Duke and also met with a surgeon in my home state of SC. Anyone have opinions about…
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It's been awhile; and I miss you guys...
Dear Online Family, It's me again, mary from WI, here to say "hi" and hope each and every one of you are safe, happy and doing well today and always! And, long story short, my mom passed away from Stage IV colon cancer 9/17/07 where it eventually reached her brain. Thanks be to God; she passed as she had always wished to -…
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Burning Pain on Left Side of naval..... Hearnia? Any ideas???
This pain is next to my naval and is not going away. It hurts when I cough or stretch the wrong way. It is a burning pain. I can feel fever in my naval and about an inch all around. There is no redness. I saw my PCP Friday for allergies which is causing post nasal drip and in turn causing me to cough. Not good right now.…
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Antidepressants amd weight gain
I need to go on an antidepressant cause I am depress and cry and feel like I do not want to do any thing have a hard time sleeping.Now my question is do any one here take an antidepressant that does not make you gain weight and what is the name of it.So many people I know take antidepressants and gain a lot of weight now I…
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Side effects beginning antidepressant
I just started an antidepressant last night before bed (as directed) and some of the side effects are drowsiness and dizziness. I feel that 13 hours later. I also feel more anxious. Is that normal starting an antidepreessant? The POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS on the paper that comes with the RX says that these are side effects…
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Nodule or Tumor????
What is the difference between a nodule and a tumor???? Jennie
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Colonoscopy
I'm going on tuesday for my first colonoscopy post everything. I'm hoping that doing the prep on monday won't be really bad. I don't need to take any sort of laxatives nowadays so I'm wondering what the prep will do?? I definitely know I'm not making any plans for monday...lol. Hope everyone's enjoying the weekend! Denise
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Priobiotic yogurt to relieve nausea and gut problems during chemo
While this study relates to particular chemo drug, the same would apply to many other drug treatments as well given nausea and related gut problems are common. The bacteria referred to (and others) is available in the form of a probiotic yogurt that is available in supermarkets. For those who are currently undergoing…
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Colostomy People....or Not....
I know someone has mentioned this site here, it's for people with cancer who have had colostomies, and some who just want to add to the discussions, who are facing having it done, or just want to talk...but they have invited you all to their forum if you all need help with your colostomies, and lots of information to be…
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It's my birthday!
Here in NC it's now officially June 3, and it's my birthday! I'm older than I would like to think, but hey, I'm here! *hugs* Gail
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wondering...
All of you are such wonderful people. The compassion, humor, openess devotion,truthfulness and love you all share with each other is unique. My question is...were you always like this, or did you achieve these higher levels of human emotional development after you had diagnosis?
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Alcohol and Chemo ?
I'm interested in your opinions on drinking any alcohol while on chemo. A few days before treatment, while I'm feeling almost human, I will have a beer or a glass of wine. It doesn't seem to have any adverse reaction. Most importantly, it makes me feel like I have some control over what I can and cannot do. Any opinions…
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Liver & Lung Mets..... Going to MD Anderson in Texas
After receiving information early this week that I have 1 nodule in Liver and numerous in both lungs.... I decided I needed to go somewhere good.... one of the best. This is quite serious as my doctors have told me no surgery and treatment only to prolong my life. I just don't understand though. If I only have 1 nodule in…
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Friday Riddle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Arrange the numbers 1-9 in the above squares (could not copy the squares) so that it adds up to 15 in all directions(horizontal, vertical, and diagonal). Use each number only once.
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Antidepressants
Does anyone take antidepressants going through cancer? I called my dr to see if there was anything I could take to help my appetite and he suggested an antidepressant called Remeron (I think). I have never taken one so I was curious as to what to expect. He said it should help my appetite and get me through the down…