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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…
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cherylcrowe
QUOTE: My name is Cheryl. I am hoping too talk to someone that is going through what I am. I am having a very hard time. Please help me. I am only 44. END QUOTE Hi Cheryl, I saw the above note in the middle of another thread and wanted to see how we can help you! We have MANY younger than you or your age. I'm praying for…
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Hello newbie here
I came across your wonderful site by accident, as I was looking for inspiring survival stories and boy have I found them on here. Firstly have to say you are all positive and inspiring folk and I think I have been brought to this site for a reason. Firstly I'm Sonia, 32 years old, from England. I'm married to my wonderful…
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Should I ask doctor to put Dad on IV??
Should I ask the doctor to put my dad on an IV?? Since he can't eat more than a couple bites of food a day if that. He's very jaundice and weak and puffed stomach from the fluid. and pump his stomach so he may be able to eat. If he can't eat he will never last the 2-3 months doc predicted. Is it possible to get his…
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Question for snommintj
I noticed you said your bills are now over $2 million. My insurance has a $2 mil lifetime cap. Have you had to change insurance companies to continue treatment? Guess we should all keep an eye on these things and be prepared! Again, God bless and wishing you only great news and a dance at your grandchild's wedding! Diane
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Update on Dad & question
Flew in yesterday and saw my father last night. He is very weak, not eating much if anything and probably in bed 23.5 hours a day listening to radio, sleeping. No pain though and still has a urinary tract infection and taking xeloda 2x per day. One thing surprised me was his belly was puffed so big and eyes very yellow. I…
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is this the end?
My dad (66) has been on chemo for 3.5 years non stop since being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with inoperable many many mets to liver. Great results with FOLFIRI + Avastin for 3 years...liver tumors stable entire time with some shrinkage but recently developed new lung mets(very small) in Oct 08. So then doctor…
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Your favorite chemo brain story
Another thread gave me this idea. Keep in mind that I haven't actually had real chemo since end of April of last year, but it was the third time I had full rounds, and they say it can take up to a year or more to completely recover; well, I haven't actually made it that long between chemo, so I guess I can't say if it will…