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question liver enzymes
Hi, **** went in for his blood work prior to chemo (which is tomorrow). Most numbers look good. However, on 5/22/09 his AST was 83 (normal 0 - 37) and his ALT was 105 (normal 0-40). Then today AST 48 and ALT 54. These are down from 2 weeks ago but still not in the normal range. **** had a PET scan 2 weeks ago and got an…
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supplements and herbs
I was just wondering if anyone has been warned by the doc not to take any specific supplements. I currently take a multi-vitamin, flax seed oil,echinacea and golden seed. All of which I cleared with the Onc. ahead of time. I've been reading about resveratrol which is supposed to contain the active ingredient in red wine…
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Cancer patient learns herbals can interfere
Another short and sweet article: http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20090608/4a2c8cc0_3421_13345200906081074702194
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Krista how ya doing?
How are you doing Krista? Please give us an update.
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Reversal misery
Want to hear from those who have chose to have a bag put back on. How did you come to this decision? How long had you had your reversal? Have you regretted your decision? I haven't had a second opinion yet but I want to get one. Did any of you get second opinions. After 20 months I'm still having alot of pain and soreness,…
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Hello everyone I am Jeff's sister
Hi, I am Jeff's sister Patti, He was so sweet to find me positive stuff to read. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 colon with mets to the liver, lymphnodes in stomach and some stomach lining. I had no symptoms I was what I thought healthy. I went in every year for full physicals and female exams. I am 41 with two children…
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When to get scoped for early detection with family history?
My mom was diagnosed last Thanksgiving with Stage 3 (by surgeon) or Stage 2 (by oncologist) colon cancer. A resection and chemo followed. She was only 59 at diagnosis. Only 3 treatments left for her---hoorah!!! The fight has been challenging- but I do believe she is winning the fight! Everyone tells us that me and my…
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Need Opinions
After surgery, I was told I had a 25% chance my cancer would come back if I did nothing. If I did chemo I would reduce that by 5%, does anyone think it's worth it? I have gone through 1 treatment already and it's hitting me hard, not sure this is worth it for 5%. Dave
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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