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Friday Riddle
Pronounced as one letter, And written with three, Two letters there are, And two only in me. I'm double, I'm single, I'm black, blue, and gray, I'm read from both ends, And the same either way. What am I?
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FTC warns consumers about bogus cancer cures
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080918/48d1d240_3421_1334520080918714171065
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NEW CANCER TREATMENT - TomoTherapy
WASHINGTON -- Doctors hope a new type of radiation therapy is giving more precise treatment to cancer patients. It's called TomoTherapy. It's a radiation machine with a CT scanner. Patients are scanned before each treatment, allowing doctors to see whether the tumor is changing in size and precisely where to target the…
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CT Scan
Hey guys. Its been a while since I posted. My husbands is still NED for crc. Thank God. The reason I am posting today is because of my own lung scans. I posted the following on the lung boards and did get a response from a wonderful lady, but their board is not as active and I would love some advise from you guys if you…
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Very Sensitive
I was wondering if anyone else had had a problem with Folfox causing severe bone marrow depression. Oncologist said he had only had one other patient as sensitive to the drugs as I am. I started Chemo on July 1st and to date I have only had 3 treatments due to very low White blood counts each time. I am on my 3rd round of…
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one year mark for my dad
so the one year mark has quickly passed us by! i originally posted last winter, with clearly no idea what to expect with my dad's cancer. i had mentioned him and my mother living in hong kong, with us kids here in canada. it's a little easier to cope with when you're not there experiencing it all with him. but distance…
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Colon X-ray seen as effective at spotting cancer
I really don't like this new idea due to the following reasons: a) You miss one day of work to have the virtual X-Ray performed. b) If something is found an needs to be removed, than you miss another day of work and additional prep to remove polyps c) Too many flaws right now and now guarantees it works d) Colonoscopies…
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new at this ! ! !
Hi, I was diagnosed in March of this year with stage 3 rectal cancer.I had 7 weeks of Chemo & Rad together.My body healed LOL and I went for surgery on July 14....and now I am on my second treatment of Chemo I take the infusion pump home for 46 hrs. After a three hour infusion session at the office.This happens everyother…
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SURGERY, 5FU & LEUCOVORIN A YEAR OUT
Hey gang, I hope everyone is feeling well and staying positive. It has been over a year since my last chemo treatment of 5FU and Leucovorin. I had this over a six month stretch. I was given an injection of each every day for 5 days and then had three weeks off. By the end of the last treatment I was pretty well exhausted…
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New Merck osteoporosis drug boosts bone density
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080916/48cf2f40_3421_13345200809162080900920
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Here I go again. Xelox this time
Well, I am soon to start chemo again -- for the 4th time! I have mixed emotions -- on the one hand 'yuck'. But on the other hand, I am glad there is something I can be doing actively to reduce the chance of recurrence or at least postpone recurrence. My situation is a little unusual (I think - altho I am aware of a few…
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Wigged Out
Would like to hear from others how they are coping with hair loss. I started chemo in April before surgery and now have to have chemo again until early Dec. What has grown back will be lost again. Am so self conscious about wearing my wig but I look the best in it. Feel some people are staring at me; some people probably…
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FDA Approves Anti-Nausea Patch
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080915/48cdddc0_3ca6_1552620080915-890808162
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Starting chemo
Hi everyone, I'm going in on wednesday for my first round of Folfox, I would appreciate any advise or suggestions on how to make this easier as I'm getting really nervous about this. I did pretty well with the 5-fu and radiation that I did already, so I'm hoping this is a good sign. They told me I should be there about…
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Bad reaction to oxaliplatin
Hello, this is Valerie, colon cancer, stage 3, currently going through treatment w/5FU, Leucovorin, and Oxaliplatin. Well I went for my 7th treatment today after beirng off for 3 weeks due to low blood platelets and took my vacation which was sceduled to take place even before I was diagnosed. Today I had a bad reaction…
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There is COLON PALOOZA....
...and then there is Moo-la-palooza!!! This is a hoot, or should I say, MOO, and features a couple of cute kids who can really throw down a bovine groove...it will hopefully put a smile on your face :) Check it out: http://www.cousinssubs.com/moo/ For more information on COLON PALOOZA, see: http://colonpalooza.com/ and…
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New to all this, Any tips? Stage IIIC colon cancer
I am 36 and had a tumor in my ascending colon, 12 inches of my colon and 17 lymph nodes (6 of which were cancerous) removed back on July 16. I was told by the surgeon he was fairly confident that he removed all the cancer. I have recovered well from surgery, but still don't feel myself inside yet. I go for my 3rd round of…
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Any acai juice or other supplements during chemo?
Hi, I'm wondering what some of you do, or have been told by your oncologists, regarding taking supplements during chemotherapy. I've been given Mona Vie (acai berry juice) to take as a supplement. First time during chemotherapy a year ago, I heeded my onc's advice to avoid antioxidants during chemo. His idea was that some…
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Prayers please
I was just informed this morning that a co-worker (contractor/vendor) where I work that has been fighting cancer for about 2 years is not doing well. It has spread throughout his body and is now in his brain and the family will be calling Hospice, so all PRAYERS are really needed at this time to help this family except…
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tomorrow is the day
Well I decided to handle it this way...I found out my mom's cea is rising before her scheduled appt. I usually call ahead to get results so I know what to expect. I was struggling with do it tell her or let her onc tell her. Well, I was with her most of yesterday and today and I didn't specifically tell her, however I said…
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Curious...Erbitux experiences
I know that I have posted my experiences with Erbitux and it's side effects. So, now, I am wondering what experiences other have had with it. Most have mentioned the rash, but has anyone else had this inflammation around finger and toenails? It has taken three months for my toe to be almost normal again and my thumb is…
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Ultrasound & Xray
Hello everyone, Just thinking about the effectiveness of Ultrasound and Xray as a diagnostic tool. Had an xray to the chest and ultrasound to the abdomen. Everything showed up fine, bloodwork good. The only questionable thing was an area on my liver that is thought to be fat. The size of the area has not changed in a year…
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Any other stage2's doctor says no chemo needed
I had stage 2 colon cancer that was removed did not spread anywhere else.possibly have lynch disease.Doctor says I do not need chemo.Does anyone else have had this recommendation and has it worked for you?
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Bone metastasis
Saw the orthopedist today, and i got a double edged diagnosis. Thank God, there is NO BONE METASTASIS!! That was wonderful to hear, but unfortunately, i have a broken sacrum. :( I know i should be very happy, and i am relieved. I just wish it had been even better news. As it stands, this fracture will heal in a few months,…
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Friday Riddle - ANSWER
This week's winner is krystiesq. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) RIDDLE: How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25? ANSWER: Once, because after you subtract it's not 25 anymore.
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RIP Marco - I will love you forever!
Hi there, I haven't posted in awhile and I always enjoy the time away. Away from reality. Some of you already know my story but for those who don't I'll give you a bit of history. My uncle died from Colon Cancer in 2000, my mother was diagnosed in 2004 with Stage 3 Colon Cancer and is still doing well today. Four months…
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What can I expect from a PET scan?
Hi All - From those of you who have had one? Just wondering how it goes - Can I drive myself? Should I expect to feel yucky afterwards?? I get sick (from the association of the contrast drink) so just wondering about the PET ? Thanks -
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hello,advice?
i have been here for a few weeks just looking. i started out at cancer compass don't remember how i found you all but there is definitly alot more person to person relation here that's nice. i am 30 dx at 29,3 months after my 3rd child was born.9,5,and 10 months they're great! i had a football size tumor encircling my…
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Tooth Question
DX with Stage 2 Colon Cancer in 7/06. Did the FLOFOX Regime and had my surgeries. Have been NED since 2006. I had eye surgery when I was about 5 years old due to poor muscles and than again when I was 16/17 years old. Since that time I didn't have anymore eye issues and only need one set of glasses to read, watch TV and…
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EXOLDA Question
Last week my DR. took me off of the IV infuions after 7 treatments. I am now taking Exolda for the remainder of my treatments, At the DR office she told me I would be taking 5 pills a day, 3 in the AM and 2 in the PM, but when I got my perscription filled it says to take 5 in the AM and 5 in the PM. I called my DRs nurse…