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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…
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Here I Go.....
....Starting to get scared again...I just read the papers that my doctor had to fill out for my hubby's family medical leave act, and there were some things said on the paper like "metastatic disease to liver" and "Adenocarcinoma of the colon" that got me scared, and here I went googling crap... There were articles on…
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HOW LONG DOES THE PAIN GO ON AFTER SURGERY?
i AM HAVEING A LOT OF GAS AND CRAMPS WHEN I USE THE BATHROOM, i HAD MY SURGERY IN SEPT. 2001, AND THIS IS dEC. AND i STILL HAVE SO MUCH STOMACH AND RECTUAL PAIN
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Free Bethesda soap for Cancer Patients
I found this on the colon club website www.bethesdaskincare.com and if you email them at store@bethesdaskincare.com you can get a free bar of soap. In the subject area just type in The Melanie Policy. The owner is doing this in honor of her sister who has colon cancer. I told her to check out this site, and she told me to…
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7 treatment, after surgery
I had my 7th treatment yesterday and took my nausea pills right after chemo. I automatically noticed the cold sensitibity while in the fridge, and my throat tightens up when I drink anything above room temperture. My legs started the achyness and uncomfortness right before bed time so I said heck with it, took a sleeping…
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A Great Colonoscopy....Believe That?
Just wanted to share a good colonoscopy experience with you.... unbelievable that I am writing this but my fourth one was the easiest ever. The few changes that I think were responsible: I could eat breakfast the day before the test for the first time so I had cereal with a little milk and a blueberry muffin.....then for…
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I may get to change oncologists after all
For those of you who read my other posts on my frusrations of wanting to change oncologists to one who specializes in my cancer and is in a major cancer center, but was told by Aetna back in November and again this past week that "no Aetna HMO patients can change doctors while in the middle of treatment"... well things may…
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Can anyone talk about experience with Intra-peritoneal Chemotherapy?
I'm getting my father ready to go through intra-peritoneal chemotherapy.....has anyone been through this? Is there any information available with respect to the length of the treatment, side affects, other pertinent facts? Many thanks....this board has been a tremendous source of encouragement and information.
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5 years ago 5/23/2004
good morning semi's, 5 years ago on may 23rd 2004 i was dx with stage 11 colon cancer. went to hospital and emergency surgery, colon was blocked. while in the hospital i found this wonderful, careing site. i had 6 mo chemo, 3 hernia repairs. i have had many bumps in the road but two things that keep me going my faith and…
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Future liver resection
I had rectal cancer that spread to the liver (3-spots). The rectal tumor was removed in surgery (AP resection) along with the rectum and a portion of my lower colon. The beast is gone? Now we are tackling the liver mtx's. Chemo for 3-6 months, MRI scan and then a right lobe liver resection. Currently all mtx's have been on…
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START MY FIRST CHEMO TODAY
Well, the day is here. I start my chemo at 12:30, number 1 of 12....wish me luck. Dave
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mary Msccolon
Just wishing you a speedy recovery I hope to hear from you soon. Just been thinking of you . michelle
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need some opinions please
well where do i start.went to surgen monday for a 3 month check up.all was fine with the ct scan.he talked to me about the chemo and since i had 5 out of 10 nodes that showed bad cells we both agreed for me to hang in there and do all 12 treatments.then on tuesday i go to my onc to get chemo.told her i was still having…
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Oh Thank You
Thank you soooo much for listening to me whine. Every reply and support within each reply made me feel so much better that I almost started to cry. Again, thank you for your SUPPORT and GUIDANCE :)
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12th Folfox treatment done, I am done with chemo for good I hope
I had a pleasant surprise, I had always been thinking I had to take 13 treatments of Folfox but the Oncologist came through and said this is number twelve and I think we should stop, wait a couple weeks and we'll get some labs and a couple more and another PET scan. I am of course pleased, but it's a shock for everything…
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Progress made with cancer "vaccine"
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31019270/ Here is the link to the article. Very promising...........
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Starting oxaliplatin and 5FU
I'm starting Chemo on 6/3 and was wondering if anyone has had oxaliplatin and 5FU. I was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer and had surgery on 4/30 to remove 1 foot of my colon along with a baseball size tumor. The tumor was malignant and was told I have to do 12 cycles of Chemo. Thanks
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Ain`t no party like a chemo party!
4 more days until more chemo and more erbitux. I might as well scrub my face with a wire brush and drink gasoline. I am so looking forward to it. Ain`t no party like a chemo party!
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Ostomy "Noise"
OK, I was just now in church at a meeting and yep I did it.....farted in front of 8 people...Thats it, I am looking for a muffler or a cork, doesn't matter, Im not embarrassed but just aggravated....Surely with Multi Million dollar inventions, prosthetics ,etc they have some type of muffler system that will work.....Anyone…
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Sorry I need to vent, confused about alot.
Good Day, I know my day will be long. And getting so frustrated, can't find any kinda support. My family is in Cleveland,except for the one person that meant the world to me, my Hero Mom. I have famiky in Shelby N.C. but feel like a burden to everyone. I lost the old me and I really hate it. I was an active person and had…
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1 year later
Well, it's been 1 year since my diagnoses. Had my 1 year follow up colonoscopy and I have my CT's in a few weeks. 1 tiny little polyp and some biopsy but surgeon says don'thave to have another one for 3 years. I'm not comfortable with that. If after surgery to remove the tumor and 6 months of chemo a tiny polyp can start,…
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anzement and ginger
just a bit of info for anyone it might I was feeling nauseaus during and after chemo s started taking my anzemet befor chemo then the next 3 mornings after also I started taking the ginger too. It does help I have more energy this week then normal after chemo hope this can help someone out there also hi to all I havent…
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Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food
On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on "Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks."[1] They called for a moratorium on GM…