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Just stopping to say THANKS
This board has been my lifeline since my DX on Oct 22. I wouldn't have made it without all of you. I want to thank you from my heart. When I am down, you lift me. When I am scared, you encourage me. When I am mad, you fight WITH me, not against. When I am curious, you answer me. When I am happy, you rejoice with me. MANY…
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vomitting following eliostomy reversal
My wife underwent surgery in Sept,which was declared successful in removal of tumor(stage 2).She had eliostomy(which became high output) and in April it was decided to do a reversal.The surgery took 9 hours as I was advised she had also had an obstuction caused by scaring from original surgery.(in order to keep brief I am…
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More questions..PET scan, chemo.... PLEASE answer if u know
Hi guys, I had to go get all my medical records to take to Texas. I got that PET scan CD and as I sit and look at it in my hand I keep wondering if I should pop it in the computer and look at it. Question is.... what will I see... I mean are the areas where you have cancer lit up? Do I actually want to see it???? All they…
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Friday Riddle
RIDDLE: Why wasn't Bertha put in jail after killing dozens of people?
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blasted by #6
My hats off to all you good folks who continue to work through chemo treatments. I had my last oxy infusion a week ago and started on my xeloda. By Monday I was flat on my back, in bed. all shakey and out of touch. My face got red and all puffed up....hard to see out of swollen eyes. So for 4 days I could sleep and eat and…
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Buzzard.....
I love your avatar, and finally seeing your sweet, handsome face from the person who has some of the most inspriational words of wisdom, thanks for letting some of us see what you look like! :) Hugssss! ~Donna
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Single woman with metastatic colon cancer looking for single man with cancer
I live in NYC, am 55 years old, have metastatic colon cancer, and am on chemotherapy. I'm looking for a single man age 45-62 with cancer who also wants love, caring and companionship! I'm smart, attracive, intelligent and love the arts. Looking forward to hearing from Mr. Wonderful- Seena
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Taste Buds ?
Does anyone have this problem or is it just me ? My taste buds are, for the most part, shot. Foods don't taste bad, they just don't taste at all. It seems to come and go but mostly gone. Sweets come through pretty good but nothing else. It doesn't seem to effect my appetite because I keep gaining weight. I'm interested…
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Family In Need Of Some answers Or Advice
Hello,My Grandfather who is 78 years old,was diagnosed with colon cancer in December of 08.We were totally shocked.Because there were not many signs,or he didnt tell us.The doctors say its at stage four,and it is very aggressive,and has spread to his liver.He has been taking chemo now since January,and with the recent…
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Pat -scan test.
My husband finished his chimo.tratment this wendesday,and he was scheduled for a Pat scan today....Just did the pat scan today,go back to work,so tired. Im very concern that hubby hasn't gain any weight,at all just lost few pounds while in chimo,he his not hungry,and dont know what to do about his weight.i have bought him…
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ITS A BOY
Just found out my grandbaby that is due in October is going to be a boy!!! I am so excited. I wanted a girl but I am just as excited..The Lord has truly sent me a gift. Just had to share some good news.. Also I am on my last round of chemo only 9 more days and then I will be done. Then its the waiting game for the PET scan…
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xeloda feet hydrocortisone
Hi -- a quick message for those of you on Xeloda and suffering feet problems. Last round I had a real tough time with my feet. Became sore just to walk down the hall at home. My dr. recommended 1% hydrocortisone cream, 3 times a day. Helped a lot! Now, I don't want to be seen to be pushing steroids!! (there go my chances…
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Your Treatment Schedule
I'm just curious as to what other's treatment schedule is. I know when I started mine last week, the receptionist said that my schedule is not very common for the type of cancer I have/had. I have on day 1 Zofran 32mg (for nausea) run time = ½ hour Decadron 20 mg (steroid for nausea/prevent allergic reaction) run time = ½…
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Xeloda and Fingerprints
Ok, this was on the News just now and it really fascinated me, considering I live 40 minutes from the US border, so traveling back and forth between Canada/US is not at all unusual. They just had a report on the News that a cancer patient was held up at the border because he didn't have any fingerprints! The reason, they…
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Am I that bad?
Just wondering how they choose the pictures that pop up when you sign on bere (where you get to click on discussion boards). I feel like I'm on here a lot, at least once every day, and I see a lot of the same pictures all the time. I have never seen mine! Not that I'm dying to "show off," but it's starting to give me a…
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PM
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to private message someone on this site? I have a question for someone in my state (Utah) and just want to ask them a question. I know there has got to be a way but I can't figure it out. Help Paula G.
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Update on Surgery
Hi all, this is one of her daughters. She asked us to keep you updated on her progress... They took mom down for surgery this morning around 6:30 and she was out around 3:30. She was in recovery for a couple hours, and into ICU by 6. We did not get to see her for more than a couple minutes because the visiting hours were…
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What Treatment Centers do you all go to??????
I am so curious...... do you all go to cancer treatment centers? If so, where? Any in Illinois, Missouri or Indiana? I am looking for a really good facility... a comprehensive center.... Jennie
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Does anyone use these....
I am 6 weeks out from my liver resection and my doc said at that iont I could start 'supplementing' again. Just wondering if anyone uses wheatgrass, probiotics and EFA's? Also do you use them during chemo?
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Hair Growth
Can someone tell me what vitamin is good for hair growth? My hair is falling out more and more each day, and I don't see any new growth. My last folfox/avastin was mid March, and I start chemo again next week....treament 7. I know hair is everything, but it sure hurts seeing it go! Thanks for your help!
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Scantastic
Hi everyone Today I went from Scanpanic to SCANTASTIC !!!! I was diagnoses Stage IV 10/2007. I had my last surgery for an ovarian met 6 months ago and last chemo 1 year ago in early May. My PET/CT today was NED! Thank you all for your support during my panic hours. My onc said see you in 6 months- and a scan in a year.…
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Traveling
Has anybody traveled out of country while on chemo? I have always wanted to go to Europe and my husband wants to take me this year instead of waiting until I'm off chemo. (The way chemo has been treating me, he thinks it is going to kill me before the cancer does). I asked my doctor and he just told me to make sure I don't…
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Fabulous Stage IV News!!!
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Metastatic Colon Cancer Survival Better surgical interventions, new chemotherapeutic and biological agents increase five-year survival from 8 to 30 percent M. D. Anderson News Release 05/26/09 Novel chemotherapy and biological agents for metastatic colorectal cancer, combined…
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First appt with Oncologist - Advice or Suggestions please.
Hi Everyone, This is my first post as I just registered. I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer. There is no tumor but I had a positive lymph node. I had a colon resection on May 15. I have not had chemo or radiation. I will meet with the Oncologist on June 2. Any suggestions or advice? Thanks!
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Diarrhea one year after surgery
My husband had rectal cancer 1 1/2 years ago. He had a stage III tumor removed, 4 of the 19 lymph nodes had cancer cells but his liver "looked okay". He started chemo but after 8 treatments, he quit. He has been feeling great. He began taking synthroid about 5 months ago because his hormones were a bit off balance but had…
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does colorectal CA affect children?
My 9 year old son has had a mucouse discharge from his rectum for a few months, I was unaware it was an everyday occurence, We seen a peditrician, he sent us to a GI specielist, stool sample sent to lab, results normal.No detection of sexual abuse. We are taking our son to another pediatrician on Friday. Has anyone heard…
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#6 Tomorrow - Half way there
Well I have the distingushed honor of having my 6th Chemo treatment tomorrow. Aint it great. One step closer to kicking cancer in the ---. (You fill in the blanks.) Bring it on, I can take it. Wish me luck. John
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Canada to the rescue?
Would any of you canadians be willing to ship some DCA from your house to mine if I bought it and had it delivered to your house. I will of course reimburse you for your shipping cost and your time. Thanks
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Horrible News!!! Ray Doc lied to me.... my cancer has spread.... I am so scared!!
My ray doc told me (after reading first PET scan since surgery) that all he found was a small spot on mu liver. That freaked me out enough as you all know. HE LIED TO ME. That was NOT all. I had appt. with my surgeon today. HE told me my results of pet. He did mention spot on liver but said they also found NUMEROUS nodules…
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CAT scan question
Hi Everyone, We have a question in regards to CAT scans. When we looked hard at the results of ****'s 3 cat scans, they only ordered abdominal and pelvic area. The two since surgery don't show any evidence of disease. However, they only looked at the bottom parts of his lungs. I panicked and called a radiologist friend of…