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FRIDAY RIDDLE ANSWER
phillieg has the correct answer :) !!!!!!! RIDDLE: How could I place a bookbag on the floor where no one could jump over it? ANSWER: Place in a corner
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Wish me well... surgery Monday
Well Monday I head back to Stanford to get a right lung met removed. I had a left lobectomy in 11/07 and now this showed up in the March CT scan. They may be able to do a VATS procedure but that depends on my blood oxygen level, otherwise it will be an open procedure. I know what the surgery feels like and that is both…
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Important vote on March 31 for national screening
Hi everyone, Everyone deserves to be screened. Please help with this vote. Go to www.CoverYourButt.org and learn about our Congressional call in on March 31 – People are working to pass a national colorectal cancer screening program for the un/under-insured, and every voice counts. You can get an automatic reminder by…
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First "mop up" week done!
Well, I made it. We had quite a week here. It started out in the 70's, ended in a Blizzard. They actually decided to cancel my 5th visit because of the storm, but then it passed quicker than expected and they called me in anyway. The early part of the week was fine - just tired. I had some bowel issues because of the…
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Hope for numerous lung mets
Hello, I´d like to respond to the "colon cancer went to the lungs" posting. I´m stage 4/liver mets that have been resected. There´s a doctor in Germany, Dr. Axel Rolle, who specializes in removing multiple lung mets and/or deep-seated ones with a special laser specifically created for that purpose. I live in France and…
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See the Dr today
Well I had treatment # 3 last Monday (folfox). Had a few side effects, nothing bad. Then Friday I seem to have caught a cold, or maybe its sinus.MY blood counts were down and I experienced fatigue like never before. . There really is no way to describe it to someonme who hasn't lived thru it, is there? . I am starting to…
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Has anyone ever had sypmtoms like this...
Ok I will apologise if this seems a silly question, so sorry, that's out of the way.:-) Since I got my Stage 3 news, and I had that funny turn, where I felt lightheaded I got scared that I was going to pas out then,racing heart, flatulence,going to toilet for n2 (sorry) then I felt sick and was better, even though I was…
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Diet tips...
Hello, just want to know where i can find diet tips for someone diagnosed with rectal cancer...any links that is useful and has examples is helpful.
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FINALLY got the report!
I had my mammogram a week ago on Friday, and I finally got the letter today stating that results were normal! I was getting quite anxious, so that made me feel wonderful. For all the ladies on here, they did include a sentence with information I already knew (and you probably do, too), that women who have had colorectal…
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My Husbands Superviser
I just found out yesterday that my husbands superviser may have colon cancer. I feel so bad he is the one that was so good to my husband when i went through my sugeries,radiation an chemo. They even let him change shifts.His wife also is the one at my workplace that handles the FMLA things,she is a very sweet person to. I…
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Mouth Sores
I have terrible mouth sores and crackes and sores in the corner of my mouth.My oncol gave me Magic mouthwash which doesn't help much and cream for the corners of my mouth which also doesn't help much..Just wondering if anyone has the same thing going on and what helps you for the pain..Now the sores are going down my…
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I dont know where else to go...but here...
Hello, i am actually a son of a cancer patient and I was looking for people/inspiration who have gone through what my mom has been diagnosed just this monday. The doctor stated that the colorectal cancer might have spread to the liver based on the CT scan. I have been reading alot of info and it states it is Stage IV colon…
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Colonoscopy with an ostomy at the sigmoid
Anyone ever have this done lately...I have to have another colonoscopy in April and was wondering if there was anything different in the prep for it with an ostomy... At least the raw butt won't happen this time...LOL......This will be my first colonoscopy with an ostomy and was just wondering how it goes...
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FRIDAY RIDDLE
RIDDLE: How could I place a bookbag on the floor where no one could jump over it? Answer will be provided on Monday, GOOD LUCK :)
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Gallbladder Attacks
Hi there I just wanted to know if alot of you have had a gallbladder attack while on chemo (Folfox)... Last week I started to have terrible pain in my chest..Went to ER and my liver count was high so they did an ultra sound on my gallbladder..I had three stones...Was admitted to the hospital and did pass the stones..Had…
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my CT scan results
Hi everyone, Well I had the CT scan Tuesday and went into the oncology office today to pick up a copy of the radiologist's report as well as a copy of my latest labwork. The labwork was all good- my white count was above the normal point- yay! The CT scan results had mixed results- nothing bad at all- my colon and rectum…
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From dead to NED.
I just left the Cancer Center. My oncologist shook his head, laughed and said I had no evidence of disease. I asked really. He said he couldn't believe it either. What a year! It's been 1 year and 1 week since my first chemo treatment, 9 months since my first colon/liver resection, 3 months since my second liver resection.…
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saw my Dr. today
Well, I had my Dr. visit with my oncologist today. Since I already picked up the CT scan report on Wed, he didn't have to spend time explaining that to me. His demeanor was positive and we spent time discussing his views on how tragic it would be if the U.S. ends up with national healthcare. He said he's currently treating…
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Increase your laugh expectancy
Attend CP7!!! Colon Palooza 7 will be in Key West, Florida October 21st-25th. We have gotten a block of rooms at the Casa Marina Resort with some great rates! If you click on the link below you can check out the hotel and if you click on guest rooms each of the different kinds of rooms. The rates are guaranteed if you want…
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Hopeful News from Vanderbilt
As you have read in the past my husband of 40 yrs was diagnosed with stage 4 colonrectal cancer in 8/06...surgery and colostomy done 9/06...chemo until 12/08 at which time our local onc. said nothing left for him to do. So he sent us to Vandy...met with liver surgeon and he said he could have liver resection but he had a…
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Reality setting in.... needing a pep talk
Hi, typically i have been one to be able to keep a pretty upbeat positive attitude, and have done my best to help others to think positive thoughts and 95% of the time i do great and don't worry too much, but tonight I am feeling nervous and am starting to worry more about recurrence etc... All along, I have been given a…
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NanaB
Where are you? Just as they did to me - haven't seen a post from you in a while, everything ok?
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Unsterile Colonoscopy Equipment at VA Hospitals!!!
10 people have been diagnosed with liver disease - Hepatitis B & C - after being exposed to improperly sterilized colonoscopy equipment at several VA hospitals. Thousands more were also exposed and are being advised to seek blood testing. Please read the attached articles. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29916792/…
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Good news CT
Hello Semi-Colons, Well I just returned from the oncologist and the chest CT Scan I had last week showed no change in the questionable nodules in the last 3 months so the doctor does not think they are cancer. Probably scar tissue from radiation I received years ago. They will continue to monitor and I will go for a…
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Johnnybegood, how did number 2 go?
I'll be leaving for #3 in a few minutes and hadn't seen you post. Guessing you're sleeping it off! Hope and pray it went well. Diane
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side effects of oxiplatin
got my third transfusion of oxaliplatin on friday and am taking capecitabine pills for two weeks and had no side effects before. now my hands and feet tingle, my stomach is constantly upset and i have a bad smell and taste of iron in my mounth. Anyone know what can help get rid of these or atleast make it easier to deal…
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Scan and Radiologist Anxiety
Well, I guess I'm into countdown mode. On Friday, I go for my lung CAT scan. This is a twofold scan. It is being done at the hospital I had my Lung RFA done as the 8 week followup scan after my RFA procedure and at the same time I will be having the followup appt. with the radiologist who did the lung ablation. I really…
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Rectal Cancer Surgery?
I am nearing the end of a 28 session radiation therapy. The next step is surgery. I was told throughout the diagnostic phase that a colostomy would be necessary and likely be permanent. I want to avoid this. I am looking for new surgical techniques to best my chances. Any input is greatly appreciated. I have begun my…
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Worst I've felt yet...
I don't have severe side effects similar to those that I read on this message board. I felt blessed. I had my 5th treatment and finished it on Thursday afternoon. The only "new" side effect I had was my chest hurt with every breath and I had a temperature of 99.6. It was not extreme pain, but something did not feel right.…
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Dear Cheryl
This is truly a great place to be. I still consider myself new at this cancer. (Diagnosed 12/08, stage 3c) There are people here that have had cancer a long time. They seem to know the "ins and outs" of everything. They're supportive, kind and informative. I thought..."life is over" until I found out that there are peopple…